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Congress blocks CBDC for 4 years; XRP sees 71% activity spike; $3B Bitcoin sale urged for confidence.
Securitize Targets July 2 NYSE Listing With $400 Million SPAC Merger
CoinPaprika - Securitize expects its shares to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2 under the ticker SECZ. The tokenization firm expects to raise about $400 million through its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
Congress blocks introduction of any CBDC in the next 4 years – but the fight over digital money is just starting
CryptoSlate - Congress just blocked the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC, and the companies benefiting most are private stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate 85-5 on June 22 and cleared the House 358-32 the next day, and folded inside that housing package is a four-year ban […] The post Congress blocks introduction of any CBDC in the next 4 years – but the fight over digital money is just starting appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Network Wakes Up With 71% Activity Spike
U.Today - XRP on-chain activity skyrockets 71% to 39,500 active addresses despite bleeding toward $1.04. XRP on-chain activity skyrockets 71% to 39,500 active addresses despite bleeding toward $1.04.
Zcash Founder Rails Against Coinbase
U.Today - Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn has ignited a public debate over ethics and user protection in crypto after sharply criticizing Coinbase for aggressively pushing "gambling-like" features. Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn has ignited a public debate over ethics and user protection in crypto after sharply criticizing Coinbase for aggressively pushing "gambling-like" features.
SpaceX Stock Heads for Nasdaq 100 – Here’s What to Expect
BeInCrypto - SpaceX will join the Nasdaq 100 on July 7 just weeks after its record IPO, as Elon Musk turns 55. The post SpaceX Stock Heads for Nasdaq 100 – Here’s What to Expect appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple President Monica Long to Share Vision for XRP at Major Event
U.Today - Ripple President Monica Long set to take center stage at upcoming XRP key event with expectations rising. Ripple President Monica Long set to take center stage at upcoming XRP key event with expectations rising.
Crypto Community Debates Stability as Weekend Sentiment Holds Steady
TheCurrencyAnalytics - This weekend the crypto community is trading notes on a remarkably steady tape. On Twitter and Telegram channels, conversations keep… Read the original on Crypto Community Debates Stability as Weekend Sentiment Holds Steady. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy Urged to Sell $3 Billion Worth of Bitcoin
U.Today - Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl has publicly urged Strategy ($MSTR) to execute a major $3 billion Bitcoin liquidation to cover its impending cash obligations and restore battered market confidence. Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl has publicly urged Strategy ($MSTR) to execute a major $3 billion Bitcoin liquidation to cover its impending cash obligations and restore battered market confidence.
Grayscale's Pandl hopes Strategy sells $3B in Bitcoin to restore confidence
CoinTelegraph - Grayscale's research head Zach Pandl said Strategy should sell $3 billion in Bitcoin to cover its cash obligations, but CryptoQuant argued the company has other ways to support STRC.
AI TRENDS | Trader Says ByteDance Discusses Up to $70 Billion in 2026 AI and Data Center Spending
Binance News - A trader said ByteDance has recently raised its AI capital expenditure plans and is discussing major investments in data centers and AI infrastructure. According to Odaily, trader @nft_hu wrote on X that ByteDance is discussing capital spending of up to about $70 billion in 2026 for data centers and AI infrastructure. The post said part of the funding could come from ByteDance’s roughly $50 billion in profit in 2025. ...
Tencent Tests TenPayGo App to Help Overseas Visitors Use Mobile Payments in China
Binance News - Tencent is internally testing a “China living convenience assistant” app for overseas users, designed to provide one-stop digital services including mobile payments, according to 36Kr. The app is intended to let users pay directly at tens of millions of merchants nationwide that accept WeChat Pay. It remains in limited testing and is not yet fully available. The reporter noted the app has been listed on Apple’s App Store under the name TenPayGo.
Sydney Home Auction Clearance Rate Hits Weakest Weekend in Over Six Years
Binance News - Sydney posted its weakest weekend home auction clearance rate in more than six years as higher interest rates and property tax changes dampened activity and weighed on prices, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. Says Latest Strikes on Iran Were Larger Than Previous Night’s Operation
Binance News - The U.S. military’s latest round of strikes on Iran was larger in scale than the operation carried out the previous night, Fox News reported. According to Jin10, the U.S. military and Bahraini forces shot down nine Iranian drones that were flying toward U.S. forces stationed in Bahrain.
WORLD CUP | England beat Panama 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scores and sets up goal
Binance News - England beat Panama 2-0 in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Saturday evening to finish top of the group, one point ahead of Croatia. Jude Bellingham scored the opener with a volley and delivered the cross for England’s second goal, according to Yahoo Sports. England also faced injury issues at right-back: Reece James suffered a hamstring injury before the match, his replacement Jarell Quansah was later forced off injured, and Tino Livramento had been injured before the tournament, leaving Thomas Tuchel potentially with Djed Spence as the only specialist right-back option for the round of 32.
Shells Hit Village on Qeshm Island, Iranian State Broadcaster Reports
Binance News - Several shells struck a village on Qeshm Island, Iran’s Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. According to Jin10, the report did not provide further details on casualties, damage, or who was responsible.
Iranian State Broadcaster Reports Explosion Sounds in Sirik After Shells Hit Communications Tower
Binance News - Explosion sounds were heard in the Sirik area in southwestern Iran, Iran’s Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported, linking the incident to multiple shells striking a communications tower. According to Jin10, U.S. media outlet Axios reported that the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran.
Certik Joins XDC Network as Validator to Strengthen Trade Finance Infrastructure
Bitcoin.com - Web3 security firm Certik has signed a memorandum of understanding to become an institutional masternode validator for the XDC Network. Hybrid Architecture and Security Controls Web3 security firm Certik has joined the XDC Network as an institutional masternode validator under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the companies announced. Under the agreement, Certik will deploy […]
DCG-Backed Yuma Launches Institutional Bittensor Fund as TAO Offerings Expand
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Yuma is going after institutional money. The DCG-backed firm just launched a new investment fund built around Bittensor, the decentralized… Read the original on DCG-Backed Yuma Launches Institutional Bittensor Fund as TAO Offerings Expand. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
GEOPOLITICS | Venezuela’s Machado Plans Quick Return Amid Quake Response
Binance News - Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado is planning to return to the country as soon as possible, according to people with direct knowledge of her plans, Bloomberg reported. The move could reshape the political landscape as acting President Delcy Rodríguez struggles to respond to Venezuela’s worst natural disaster in decades.
Kled AI Founder Says Investors Will Build Multi-Million-Dollar KLED Position Starting Today
Binance News - Kled AI founder Avi Patel said several existing equity investors and institutional investors will continue building a collective KLED token position totaling several million dollars starting today. According to Foresight News, Patel shared the update in a social media post. Patel also said the company’s equity financing round has officially closed. He added that until the Series A round, he will direct new institutions and venture capital toward the KLED token. In addition, Patel said some token holders will have an exclusive opportunity to ...
Mexico Names New CFO for Embattled Oil Giant Pemex
Binance News - Petroleos Mexicanos’s board named a new chief financial officer, filling a role that had been vacant since the prior finance chief was appointed to the company’s top job last month, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | India Urges Kailash Pilgrims to Secure China Visas, Permits After Nepal Delays
Binance News - India advised citizens planning the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage in Tibet to ensure they have all required Chinese visas and entry permits before starting their trip, according to Bloomberg. The advisory followed reports of pilgrims stranded in Nepal while awaiting documentation.
World Cup Day 17: Group Stage Complete as England and Colombia Claim Top Spots
Binance News - The final day of World Cup 2026 group-stage action delivered drama across six matches. England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 to finish second, and Colombia held Portugal 0-0 to win Group K. DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, Argentina saw off Jordan 3-1 with Messi making history, and Algeria and Austria played a thrilling 3-3 draw. The group stage is now complete, with the Round of 32 set to begin. Panama vs England: Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer as the Three Lions overcame a sluggish start to beat Panama 2-0 and finish top of Group L. After a frustrating first hour in which Panama threatened on the counter-attack, Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock on 62 minutes with a ...
WORLD CUP | Algeria and Austria draw 3-3 as Algeria reach Round of 32
Binance News - Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in a Group J finale at Kansas City Stadium, a result that sent Algeria through to the Round of 32 after a six-goal match. Austria finished second in the group on goal difference, while Algeria advanced as one of the best third-placed teams and will face Switzerland in the Round of 32, according to Yahoo Sports.
Zach Pandl: Strategy Selling Over $3 Billion in Bitcoin Could Better Restore Confidence
Binance News - Zach Pandl said Strategy selling more than $3 billion in BTC could be more effective in restoring confidence. According to NS3.AI, Pandl also said a 50 basis point STRC dividend increase next week would add about $100 million in dividend obligations over the next two years. Pandl did not provide additional details on the timing or structure of any potential Bitcoin sale, or on the terms of the proposed dividend change beyond the estimated impact on obligations.
WORLD CUP | Messi sets World Cup record with goal in seventh straight match vs Jordan
Binance News - Lionel Messi scored on a free kick in the 80th minute against Jordan on Saturday for his 19th career FIFA World Cup goal, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. Messi did not start and came on in the 60th minute after Argentina had already wrapped up Group J, according to Yahoo Sports.
Next Week's Macro Outlook: US Nonfarm Payrolls Moved Up to Thursday as Independence Day Compresses Trading Week
Binance News - PA News reported that next week brings a "data tsunami" for markets, with the US June nonfarm payrolls report moved up to Thursday due to the July 4 Independence Day holiday compressing the trading week. The confluence of month-end, quarter-end, and half-year-end institutional rebalancing creates heightened risk of sudden liquidity dislocations and systematic volatility spikes. The macro backdrop has shifted: oil prices have fallen from about $100 a barrel a month ago to around $70 as the Middle East ceasefire holds, while the S&P 500 is up over 7% year-to-date but has struggled in June. Gold experienced another week of violent swings — dip-buying and safe-haven demand initially gave way to a sell-off driven by stronger-than-expected US economic data, stubborn inflation, ...
WORLD CUP | Nico Williams injured after Nicolas de la Cruz tackle in Spain 1-0 win over Uruguay
Binance News - Spain winger Nico Williams criticised Uruguay midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz for a "completely unnecessary" tackle that left him with a muscle injury in Spain’s 1-0 World Cup win over Uruguay, and Williams is expected to miss at least Spain’s last-32 match. De la Cruz was booked for the challenge in added time, and Uruguay’s Agustin Canobbio was later shown a straight red card for a challenge on Pau Cubarsi, according to Yahoo Sports.
China Could Win Big if CLARITY Act Dies in Washington, Strategist Warns
Bitcoin.com - China could gain influence over digital-asset standards if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act. A strategist has warned that U.S. hesitation could affect financial infrastructure, dollar dominance, and global rulemaking. Digital Asset Rules Take on Geopolitical Stakes in Washington China could gain significant influence over global digital-asset standards if Congress fails to pass the […]
50,000 Bitcoin Hit Exchanges at a Loss as Short-Term Holders Crack Under Pressure
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Nearly 50,000 BTC just landed on exchanges. At a loss. That’s not a small number — and it’s not a… Read the original on 50,000 Bitcoin Hit Exchanges at a Loss as Short-Term Holders Crack Under Pressure. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Netanyahu Says Israel Was Not Involved in Iran-U.S. Agreement
Binance News - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was not involved in an agreement between Iran and the United States and that Israel has interests it needs to discuss with Washington. According to Jin10, Netanyahu said, “We did not take part in the agreement between Iran and the United States; we have interests that need to be discussed with Washington.”
Over 120 A-Shares Saw Institutional Surveys June 20-26; Guangshengtang Drew 53 Firms
Binance News - More than 120 A-share stocks were surveyed by institutions in the week of June 20-26, with Guangshengtang attracting the most attention, according to 36Kr. Guangshengtang was surveyed by 53 institutions, including six fund companies, six securities firms and eight private equity firms. Shenghong Technology, Shenghong Co., United Chemical and Hengkun New Materials each received ratings from more than 20 institutions; Hengkun New Materials, Guangxin Materials and Dinglong Corp. were also cited as having exposure to the photoresist theme. ...
Velvet Surges 111.81% as Worldcoin Dips — Daily Movers June 28
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Velvet soared 111.81% to $1.59, leading the gainers, while Worldcoin fell 5.62% to $0.4394, marking the largest decline. NEAR Protocol and JUST also posted gains. Read the original on Velvet Surges 111.81% as Worldcoin Dips — Daily Movers June 28. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | DeepSeek-V4 Online Service Reports 85% Faster Generation Under Real Traffic
Binance News - A DSpark paper signed by Liang Wenfeng and released in June 2026 said DeepSeek-V4’s online service saw an 85% increase in generation speed under real-world traffic. According to PANews, the paper said the improvement was not solely due to hardware upgrades, but was achieved by using confidence-based scheduling to reduce compute waste from ineffective verification. The report described large-model competition as shifting from a focus on parameter scale toward system-level engineering centered on inference efficiency ...
WORLD CUP | Colombia 0-0 Portugal to win Group K; DR Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1
Binance News - Colombia drew Portugal 0-0 to finish first in Group K on seven points, with Portugal second on five after also drawing DR Congo in its opener. DR Congo scored three second-half goals to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, finishing third on four points to clinch a knockout-round spot as one of the top eight third-place teams in the country’s first-ever World Cup knockout appearance, according to Yahoo Sports.
Newly Created Wallet Withdraws 1,350 BTC From a Centralized Exchange
Binance News - A newly created wallet address, bc1q4m, withdrew 1,350 BTC from a CEX (centralized exchange) on June 28. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was tracked by Lookonchain monitoring.
Binance bStocks Crosses $100M AUM as Co-Founder Pushes Back on Critics
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance’s co-founder came out swinging this week. He dismissed recent criticism of the exchange and pointed to bStocks crossing $100… Read the original on Binance bStocks Crosses $100M AUM as Co-Founder Pushes Back on Critics. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | Z.ai Shares Jump Over 30% in Hong Kong After GLM-5.2 Release
Binance News - Z.ai released GLM-5.2, an open-source AI model featuring 750 billion parameters and a 1-million-token context window. According to NS3.AI, Z.ai shares surged more than 30% in Hong Kong trading following the announcement. The report also said the stock is up over 800% since debuting in January.
Kalshi Partners With ADI Predictstreet on FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout-Stage Placements
Binance News - Kalshi and ADI Predictstreet announced a strategic partnership to expand prediction markets globally, including co-branded placements during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ knockout stage and post-tournament international expansion. According to BeInCrypto, the deal links Kalshi with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s official prediction market partner, and includes a co-branded hub with football prediction markets, live updates, and fan content. The firms also plan infrastructure integrations on ADI Chain’s technology, including stablecoins, Web3 products, and on-chain settlement solutions.
STOCKS | Wall Street Focuses on Middle East Ceasefire as Oil Falls and Gold Swings
Binance News - Wall Street remained focused this week on developments in the Middle East, and energy prices eased after a ceasefire agreement was reached. According to PANews, oil prices have fallen to around $70 a barrel from $100 about a month ago. Major U.S. stock indexes are set to close out a solid first half of the year next week. The S&P 500 is up more than 7% so far in 2026, though equities faced a more difficult period in June. Gold prices saw sharp volatility this week. Early dip-buying and safe-haven ...
WORLD CUP | Marsch says Alphonso Davies is back for Canada vs South Africa in Round of 32
Binance News - Canada coach Jesse Marsch said captain Alphonso Davies is back, healthy and ready to play ahead of Canada’s Round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium. Marsch said he expects an intensive, physical test from South Africa, who finished second in Group A after a surprise win over Korea Republic, according to Yahoo Sports.
XRP Sits at $1.05 While ChatGPT Forecasts a Run Toward $5 by Late 2026
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP is stuck. It’s trading around $1.05 right now, and the chart isn’t pretty — a slow grind lower for… Read the original on XRP Sits at $1.05 While ChatGPT Forecasts a Run Toward $5 by Late 2026. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Whale sat0shi777 Holds Losing BTC Long and ETH Short Positions, Analyst Says
Binance News - A whale identified as sat0shi777 (0x50b...9f20) opened a 468 BTC long position on the 24th at a price of $62,729, after which Bitcoin fell below $60,000. According to Odaily, on-chain analyst Yu Jin said the whale later shorted 47,500 ETH yesterday morning at a price of $1,536, and Ether did not continue to decline afterward. Yu Jin said the whale’s combined position was showing an unrealized loss, with the BTC long down $1.86 million and the ETH short down $1.23 million.
WORLD CUP | Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland coach after World Cup exit confirmed
Binance News - Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach after their World Cup exit was confirmed on Saturday, despite having signed a new contract through 2030 before the tournament in North America. Scotland were eliminated from contention for a best-placed third-place spot after losses to Morocco and Brazil and a 1-0 win over Haiti, with their elimination confirmed following Croatia’s win over Ghana, according to Yahoo Sports.
Ripple CEO Bullish on Bitcoin but Says Strategy’s Leverage Hurt Crypto Market
Bitcoin.com - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he remains bullish on bitcoin while distancing that view from Strategy’s approach, adding that Michael Saylor and Strategy were not focused on the right priorities and that this has hurt the overall market. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Bitcoin Has Established Its Role as Digital Gold Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse […]
Israel’s Defense Minister Says Israel Will Respond If Iran Obstructs Deal Implementation
Binance News - Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would retaliate if Iran obstructed the implementation of an agreement. According to Jin10, Katz also said the Israel Defense Forces would prepare for a long-term deployment in a security zone in Lebanon.
AI | AI Boom Lifts Hong Kong Share Sales to Five-Year High in H1 2026
Binance News - Hong Kong share sales surged to a five-year high in the first half of 2026 as investor enthusiasm around the artificial intelligence boom outweighed a sluggish equity market and regulatory headwinds, according to Bloomberg.
Robert Kiyosaki Says Gold May Be Starting $35K Bull Run After Latest Purchase
Bitcoin.com - Robert Kiyosaki says gold may be entering a bull run after he bought and saw prices jump. He pointed to Jim Rickards’ bold forecast and warned that debt, inflation, and a weakening dollar could keep driving investors toward gold. Robert Kiyosaki Points Retail Investors Toward Gold and Technical Analysis Gold’s recent price action led Robert […]
Kalshi Partners With ADI Predictstreet to Expand World Cup Prediction Markets
BeInCrypto - Kalshi and ADI Predictstreet team up for a World Cup co-branded hub and global prediction market expansion. The post Kalshi Partners With ADI Predictstreet to Expand World Cup Prediction Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
WORLD CUP | Kovacic assists as Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to finish second in Group L
Binance News - Mateo Kovačić set up Petar Sučić’s first-half opener and Nikola Vlašić headed an 83rd-minute winner as Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in Philadelphia to secure second place in Group L and a spot in the round of 32. Ghana equalized in the 73rd minute through Derrick Luckassen after a VAR review confirmed the goal, and the result also ended Scotland’s qualification hopes, according to Yahoo Sports.
Best Crypto Discord Server to Stay Ahead of the Market Crash
cryptoDNES - Bitcoin is down roughly 50% from its ATH, sentiment is terrible, and people are beginning to walk away from crypto trading after enduring repeated losses. However, not everyone is losing money. In fact, even at the peak of the downturn, a handful of disciplined traders still experienced green days simply by staying plugged into the […] The post Best Crypto Discord Server to Stay Ahead of the Market Crash appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
WORLD CUP | Scotland eliminated from 2026 World Cup after Croatia beat Ghana 2-1
Binance News - Scotland were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after Croatia’s 2-1 win over Ghana meant Steve Clarke’s side could no longer finish among the eight best third-placed teams to reach the knockout stage, according to Yahoo Sports. Scotland opened with a 1-0 win over Haiti but then lost 1-0 to Morocco and 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, leaving them third on three points with a minus-three goal difference; their only goal of the tournament came in the Haiti match.
WORLD CUP | Uruguay federation cancels charter flight after 2026 World Cup elimination
Binance News - Uruguay’s soccer federation (AUF) canceled the charter flight that was set to take players from their base camp in Mexico back to Montevideo, leaving them to take commercial flights either home or to family vacations, according to Yahoo Sports. Uruguay’s World Cup ended Friday with a 1-0 loss to Spain that allowed Cape Verde to advance to the knockout rounds, and manager Marcelo Bielsa drew attention afterward for angrily yelling at journalists in a postgame interview.
Ripple CTO Emeritus Schwartz: XRP Concept Predated Bitcoin, but XRP Did Not
Binance News - Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz said an early Ripple precursor concept predated Bitcoin (BTC) by about five years, but XRP (XRP) itself did not. Schwartz responded on X, according to BeInCrypto, after a post claimed XRP predated Bitcoin by decades and called it the oldest digital asset. Schwartz said Ryan Fugger outlined a decentralized payment and settlement network around 2004, later known as RipplePay, but it had no decentralized assets or native token and operated as a trust-based credit network. He said the XRP Ledger and XRP launched in 2012, three years after Bitcoin’s January 2009 genesis block, and were built by Jed McCaleb, Arthur Britto, and Schwartz before ...
WORLD CUP | Kane becomes England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer vs Panama
Binance News - Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer on Saturday, heading in a Jude Bellingham cross to double England’s lead over Panama, according to Yahoo Sports. The goal was Kane’s 11th at the FIFA World Cup, moving him past Gary Lineker’s previous England record of 10.
XRP Origins Debate Reignites as Ripple’s EX CTO Says Concept Came Before Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Ripple's CTO Emeritus clarifies XRP origins, separating Fugger's 2004 payment concept from the XRP Ledger's 2012 launch. The post XRP Origins Debate Reignites as Ripple’s EX CTO Says Concept Came Before Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
GEOPOLITICS | US Conducts Fresh Round of Strikes in Iran After Second Ship Hit
Binance News - The US conducted a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday, the military said, according to Bloomberg.
US, Mexico Open Sterile Fly Plant to Fight Screwworm Threat
Binance News - The US and Mexico opened a facility to produce sterile flies to combat the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that threatens cattle herds, according to Bloomberg. Authorities view releasing sterile flies as the most effective method to stop the pest from spreading through herds.
Neuberger’s Purtell Sees Stronger Dollar Short Term as U.S. Real Rates Rise
Binance News - A Neuberger portfolio manager said the U.S. dollar could continue strengthening in the near term as U.S. real interest rates rise. According to ChainCatcher, Joseph Purtell said he expects the dollar to break out of the trading range it has held over the past six to nine months. Purtell added that over the longer term the dollar may weaken, citing structural concerns including the fiscal sustainability of the U.S. government.
Fidelity rebuts claims Bitcoin becomes less secure after halvings
CoinTelegraph - The asset manager argues Bitcoin's fixed supply schedule does not undermine network security, even as miners face shrinking block rewards after each halving.
China’s AI Models Gain Ground on Anthropic and OpenAI
BeInCrypto - Chinese AI models are gaining ground on Anthropic and OpenAI after Z.ai released GLM-5.2, an open-source system running at roughly one-sixth the cost of US frontier labs. The launch arrived as Washington tightened access to American models. The timing reshaped the entire competitive picture across the global AI industry in just one week. How GLM-5.2 The post China’s AI Models Gain Ground on Anthropic and OpenAI appeared first on BeInCrypto.
WORLD CUP | Official line-ups: Croatia vs Ghana and Panama vs England
Binance News - Croatia named a starting XI featuring Luka Modric, Martin Baturina, Nikola Vlasic, Petar Sucic and Marin Pongracic for its Group L match against Ghana, while England reshuffled its team to face Panama as the fixtures that complete the group, according to Yahoo Sports. Both matches kick off at 22.00 UK time (23.00 CEST). Croatia’s XI is Dominik Livakovic; Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Marin Pongracic, Ivan Perisic; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric; Nikola Vlasic, Petar Sucic, Martin Baturina; Ante Budimir. Ghana start Lawrence Asare; Ebenezer Annan Senaya, Razak Simpson Adjetey, Joseph Aidoo Luckassen, Gideon Mensah; Thomas ...
Iran Says Hormuz Strait Transit Rules Remain In Force
Binance News - Iranian state television reported that Iran’s transit instructions for the Strait of Hormuz remained in effect. According to Jin10, the report said all vessels entering or leaving the strait must contact and coordinate with the Navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Coinbase CEO floats Chinese open-weight AI models as antidote to runaway bills
Cryptopolitan - Coinbase’s CEO has proposed experimenting with cheaper open-weight AI models to keep AI spending in check as token consumption climbs. This proposal has led to concerns over the security and geopolitical risks of directing enterprise workloads through Chinese-origin systems. Why are companies using Chinese AI models? U.S. export controls have made it harder for Chinese...
WORLD CUP | Sweden defender Isak Hien out of 2026 World Cup with serious left hamstring injury
Binance News - Atalanta defender Isak Hien has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious left hamstring injury and leaving Sweden’s camp, according to Yahoo Sports. Hien started all three of Sweden’s Group F matches, but lasted 37 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Japan on June 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas before limping off. The Swedish Football Association said the injury is too severe for him to recover before the end of the tournament, with team doctor Jonas Werner warning Hien will be out of football “for some time,” and Hien wrote on Instagram: “Unfortunately this dream ends prematurely.”
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Baghdad Tomorrow, Report Says
Binance News - Iran’s foreign minister is set to travel to Baghdad tomorrow. According to Jin10, Saudi media outlet Al Hadath reported the planned visit.
Tehran-Dubai Flights to Resume on July 1, Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority Says
Binance News - Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority said Tehran-Dubai flights will resume operations on July 1. According to Jin10, the authority did not provide additional details in the statement.
WORLD CUP | Italian referee Mariani assigned to Brazil vs Japan Round of 32 match
Binance News - Italian referee Maurizio Mariani has been appointed to officiate the World Cup Round of 32 match between Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Japan, with Daniele Bindoni and Alberto Tegoni as assistant referees and Switzerland’s Sandro Scharer as fourth official. The game kicks off at Houston Stadium on Monday at 18.00 UK time (19.00 CEST), according to Yahoo Sports. Mariani is the only Italian referee at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, and has previously handled Saudi Arabia’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay and Colombia’s 1-0 win over DR Congo. Brazil topped their group after a 1-1 draw with Morocco and 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland, while Japan finished ...
Sony to Remove 551 Purchased Films From UK PlayStation Store Accounts on Sept. 1, 2026
Binance News - Sony Interactive Entertainment will remove access to 551 films previously purchased on the UK PlayStation Store on Sept. 1, 2026, citing content licensing agreements with StudioCanal. According to BeInCrypto, Sony published a legal notice saying the removals follow the expiration of its licensing agreement with StudioCanal and offered no refunds or alternative compensation. The affected titles include Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Rambo: First Blood, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Paddington, and customers will lose access regardless of purchase history.
WORLD CUP | Neymar returns from calf injury as Brazil top Group C vs Scotland
Binance News - Neymar made his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup after a calf injury, coming off the bench in Brazil’s final Group C match against Scotland as the Selecao topped the group, according to Yahoo Sports. The report also said England expect to be without Reece James for their final Group L game against Panama while Declan Rice is being assessed, and Spain’s Nico Williams (groin) and Yeremy Pino (collarbone) suffered setbacks against Uruguay.
Yuma Launches Bittensor Total Market Fund Offering Institutional Exposure to TAO and AI Subnets
Binance News - Yuma, an investment company backed by Digital Currency Group, has launched a new fund designed to give institutional investors diversified exposure to the Bittensor ecosystem as asset managers expand products tied to decentralized artificial intelligence. According to Cointelegraph, the Yuma Total Market Fund offers exposure to Bittensor’s native TAO token alongside a basket of AI-focused subnets through a single investment vehicle, aiming to simplify access without requiring investors to choose individual subnet tokens. The fund launched with seed capital from an undisclosed anchor investor. Bittensor is a decentralized network that supports AI infrastructure and ...
Oman and Egypt Foreign Ministers Discuss Strait of Hormuz Navigation Security
Binance News - Oman and Egypt’s foreign ministers held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, the report was attributed to the Islamic Republic News Agency of Iran.
DCG-backed Yuma launches fund offering institutional exposure to Bittensor
CoinTelegraph - The new investment vehicle arrives as asset managers expand TAO offerings and decentralized AI gains momentum following recent restrictions on Anthropic's models.
Billionaire Grantham Uses Extreme Words to Describe Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Jeremy Grantham says Bitcoin is 'proof of unnecessary work' and predicts crypto will dwindle over decades. The post Billionaire Grantham Uses Extreme Words to Describe Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Amazon Prime Day Online Spending Tops Adobe Estimate at $26.4 Billion
Binance News - US online spending across all retailers reached $26.4 billion during Amazon.com Inc.’s annual Prime Day sale, narrowly beating Adobe Inc.’s earlier estimate of $26.3 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Whale Buys $217,954 on Polymarket’s Ghana Outcome in Croatia vs. Ghana Market
Binance News - A whale placed a $217,954.97 single buy on the “Ghana” outcome in Polymarket’s “Croatia vs. Ghana” prediction market, according to on-chain monitoring by Catcher Predict. According to ChainCatcher, based on the latest trade price, the market-implied win probability for that outcome was 82%.
Iranian Police Estimate 30%–35% of Population Will Attend Ali Khamenei Funeral Ceremonies
Binance News - Iran’s police forces said an estimated 30% to 35% of Iran’s population will take part in farewell, funeral procession, and burial ceremonies in July for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei. According to Jin10, the police estimate that about 15 million to 20 million people will attend the ceremonies in Tehran. The estimate also puts attendance in Mashhad at about 3.5 million to 8 million people, and in Qom at about 3 million to 5 million people.
Anthropic nears deal to restore public access to Claude Fable 5
Cryptopolitan - The Trump administration is close to lifting restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model, Axios reported Friday.
SEC and CFTC Push for Unified Margin Rules as Crypto Derivatives Expand
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Explosive Drone Hits Iranian Kurdish Opposition Camp North Of Erbil, Security Sources Say
Binance News - An explosive drone struck a camp belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group north of Erbil in Iraq, security sources said. According to Jin10, the report cited security department sources as describing the incident as a drone attack involving an explosive device. No further details were provided in the report.
Iranian Lawmaker Says Iran Will Respond Decisively to Violations of Strait of Hormuz Shipping Directives
Binance News - The head of Iran’s parliament National Security Committee said any actions that violate Iran’s shipping directives in the Strait of Hormuz would face a decisive response. According to Jin10, the official did not provide further details on what specific actions would be considered violations or what measures Iran would take in response.
ARK Invest's Wood backs Bitcoin over AI as 'insurance policy' for global wealth
Cryptopolitan - ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has stated that Bitcoin stands apart from the artificial intelligence trade because it offers protection against sovereign currency risk, something no tech stock can offer. “Capital outflows from less stable countries around the world will light another fire under bitcoin and other digital assets,” Wood wrote on X on June...
U.S. President Donald Trump Unveils Limited-Edition Passport Design Featuring His Portrait
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday released a new design rendering for a limited-edition U.S. passport featuring his portrait to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. According to Odaily, Trump previously posted on the Truth Social platform that the new U.S. passport would include the phrase, “Welcome, but follow the rules!” The “Patriot Passport” is set to be issued by the U.S. Department of State starting July 6 and will be available until supplies run out.
Zuckerberg asks Meta to seek partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket
Cryptopolitan - Mark Zuckerberg has told Meta executives to pursue potential partnerships with prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi with the company planning the development of its own competing app called Arena. Meta has seen an aggressive push into the prediction markets sector that has exploded since the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Combined trading volume on Polymarket...
Aave Governance Cuts Annual Buyback Budget to About $30 Million Under Aavenomics 3.0
Binance News - Aave has moved to automated AAVE buybacks under Aavenomics 3.0, following an earlier discretionary buyback program that purchased more than 205,000 AAVE. According to NS3.AI, Aave governance also reduced the annual buyback budget to approximately $30 million from about $50 million. The update is tied to the “Aave Will Win” framework, under which 100% of revenue from the Aave Protocol, GHO, and Aave-branded products is directed to the DAO treasury.
Base Stalls Twice in Two Days as a Single Sequencer Falters
CoinPaprika - Base halted block production twice in two days, on June 25 and 26, 2026, after an invalid block froze its sequencer. No user funds were at risk, but the outages delayed withdrawals and the Beryl upgrade.
Address Buys $570,000 in Croatia Win and Ghana Not Win Positions Ahead of Match
Binance News - An address recorded a weekly profit of $860,000 and then bought $570,000 in positions on a Croatia win and Ghana not win ahead of their upcoming match. According to Odaily, the purchases included $310,000 placed on Croatia to win and $260,000 placed on Ghana not to win, with the Croatia vs. Ghana match set to begin in six hours. The address involved was 0x924379a79c64b77ad5816ad362122a5f6228658e.
Ripple CEO Praises XRP, Questions Strategy’s Impact on Bitcoin and Crypto
CryptoPotato - Brad Garlinghouse was the latest to comment on the hot topic of Strategy, its Stretch stocks, and the impact on the overall crypto market.
Ethereum’s oldest wallets are selling into the $1,500 demand line buyers cannot dodge
CryptoSlate - Four long-dormant ETH wallets sold most of a 37,602 ETH stash near $1,560, turning Ethereum's drawdown into a test of whether fresh demand can absorb old-holder supply. The post Ethereum’s oldest wallets are selling into the $1,500 demand line buyers cannot dodge appeared first on CryptoSlate.
KOSPI Triggers Second Circuit Breaker This Week as AI Chip Rout Hits Global Stocks
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI triggered its second circuit breaker in a single week after an 8.19% intraday plunge on Friday forced a 20-minute trading halt, dragging Wall Street, Tokyo and Tokyo-listed SoftBank lower. According to BeInCrypto, the Korea Exchange halted trading at 12:10 p.m. local time after the index stayed more than 8% below the prior close for at least one minute; the KOSPI hit 8,198.33 at the suspension and later closed down 5.81% at 8,411.21. Samsung Electronics fell 5.30% and SK Hynix slid 8.36%.
Billionaire Jeremy Grantham Dismisses Bitcoin, Says Crypto Will Fade 'With a Whimper'
Decrypt - The seasoned investor has little faith in Bitcoin's staying power, expecting crypto to quietly fade away over time.
Morgan Stanley Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 143 BTC via MSBT ETF, Arkham Data Shows
Binance News - Morgan Stanley increased its Bitcoin exposure by 143.312 BTC through its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, MSBT, according to Arkham monitoring data. According to ChainCatcher, the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 4,784 BTC. The report valued the latest addition at $8.54 million and Morgan Stanley’s total Bitcoin position at about $293 million.
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse calls Saylor's bitcoin funding model a 'damning indictment'
Cryptopolitan - Ripple’s chief executive, Brad Garlinghouse shared doubts about whether Strategy’s CEO Michael Saylor has been a positive influence on the broader crypto market during a Friday interview with CNBC. Garlinghouse specifically described the untethering of Strategy’s Stretch (STRC) preferred stock as a “damning indictment. However, the Ripple chief executive maintained that he remains bullish on...
Pakistan And Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Situation In Phone Call
Binance News - Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on the evening of June 26 to discuss the regional situation. According to Jin10, the ministry released the statement on June 27. Dar reiterated that Pakistan remained firmly committed to playing a constructive role on multilateral platforms to help achieve lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond, the statement said.
America’s Farmers Need USMCA More Than Ever
Binance News - American farmers are increasingly reliant on Canada and Mexico as export markets as trade disputes, weak commodity prices and rising costs strain the agricultural economy, according to Bloomberg. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson said many producers are operating on dwindling hope as financial pressures mount. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson said trade deals helped US exports to Canada and Mexico grow roughly 600% since NAFTA’s creation. As negotiations begin, farmers are focused less on expanding the agreement than on preserving certainty and avoiding new disruptions.
PPP Lists Upcoming Match Schedule for June 28
Binance News - PPP released a list of upcoming matches scheduled for June 28, with start times provided in UTC+8. According to Odaily, the schedule includes Panama vs. England (Group L) at 05:00 (UTC+8) on June 28 and Croatia vs. Ghana (Group L) at 05:00 (UTC+8) on June 28. The list also includes Colombia vs. Portugal (Group K) at 07:30 (UTC+8) on June 28 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) at 07:30 (UTC+8) on June 28. Additional matches are Algeria vs. Austria (Group J) at 10:00 (UTC+8) on June 28 ...
US Pet Market Seen Surpassing $250 Billion Over Next Decade
Binance News - Americans are spending more on their pets beyond traditional preventative care, with the US pet market projected to grow from about $150 billion today to more than $250 billion in the next decade, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg Intelligence consumer staples analyst Diana Rosero-Pena discussed the outlook for pet retail on Bloomberg This Weekend with David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and special dog correspondent Brutus.
Billionaire Ray Dalio’s Hedge Fund Pours $145,220,000 Into Four Assets That Have Exploded 100%+ Year-to-Date
DailyHODL - Billionaire Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates fully exited its stakes in BlackRock (BLK) and two US banks, while rotating capital into four high-flying names. Bridgewater’s 13F filing from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that in Q1 of this year, the firm sold its remaining 4,581 BLK shares previously worth $4.903 million. On top […] The post Billionaire Ray Dalio’s Hedge Fund Pours $145,220,000 Into Four Assets That Have Exploded 100%+ Year-to-Date appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Trades Above $60,000 as Estimated Production Cost Near $84,300
Binance News - Bitcoin was trading just above $60,000, while the estimated all-in cost to produce one bitcoin was near $84,300. According to NS3.AI, Galaxy Research said Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 10.09% in mid-June. Separately, CoinShares said public mining companies could generate as much as 70% of their revenue from artificial intelligence by the end of 2026.
Bitcoin ETFs Set Another Anti-Record as $1.8B Left the Funds Weekly
CryptoPotato - The same streak follows the Ethereum ETFs as mass withdrawals continue to dominate.