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Saylor's cash hoard grows as BTC steadies post-rate hike; South Korea embraces crypto regulation.
Stanford’s Bitcoin Prediction Market Study Targets Polymarket’s 5-Minute Window
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Researchers at Stanford have a problem with five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets. Specifically, they think the short windows are basically an… Read the original on Stanford’s Bitcoin Prediction Market Study Targets Polymarket’s 5-Minute Window. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saylor Hoards $3 Billion in Cash as Strategy’s $55 Billion Bitcoin Bet Sinks $9.9 Billion Underwater
Bitcoin.com - Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) now pairs a $3 billion U.S. dollar reserve with 843,775 BTC worth roughly $55 billion, a barbell structure executive chairman Michael Saylor is pitching as the company’s path through the bear market. A New Strategy, No Pun Intended The world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder has stopped stacking and started hoarding dollars. […]
BTC Steady Near $65,000 After South Korea Rate Hike
Binance News - Bitcoin (BTC) traded just below $65,000 after South Korea raised rates for the first time in over three years to fight inflation. According to CoinDesk, the Bank of Korea lifted its benchmark by 25 basis points to 2.75%, while Korea’s headline inflation rose to 3.2%, the highest since 2023. Crypto investigator ZachXBT also called hardware wallets “complete garbage,” criticising Ledger and recommending a dedicated iPhone for signing transactions.
XRP/BTC Pair Eyes Breakout After Ten Weeks of Tight Consolidation
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP is getting attention. Bitcoin has been parked near $65,000 for ten weeks now, and that stubborn calm is pushing… Read the original on XRP/BTC Pair Eyes Breakout After Ten Weeks of Tight Consolidation. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Nationwide Telehealth Provider Paying California Customers in $1,800,000 Data Tracking Settlement
DailyHODL - A telehealth provider has agreed to a $1.8 million class action settlement over alleged unauthorized sharing of patients' data via third-party tracking pixels. The post Nationwide Telehealth Provider Paying California Customers in $1,800,000 Data Tracking Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
South Korea Moves to Fold Crypto Into a 76-Year-Old Asset Law
CoinPaprika - South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance plans a National Asset Basic Act to replace its 1950 State Property Act. The new framework would bring virtual assets and intellectual property under state management for the first time.
STOCKS | KKR, ECP Raise DCC Takeover Bid to More Than £5.7 Billion
Binance News - KKR & Co. and Energy Capital Partners raised their takeover offer for DCC Plc to more than £5.7 billion ($7.6 billion) and secured more time to complete the deal, according to Bloomberg. The higher bid extends a drawn-out acquisition process for the company.
New Whale Wallet Opens Short Position on CXMT After Depositing $10 Million in USDC
Binance News - A newly created whale wallet deposited $10 million in USDC on Hyperliquid to short CXMT, the listed entity of Changxin Technology. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the wallet has already opened a 1x short position of 514,357 CXMT and placed limit orders to add another 490,000 CXMT short position between $8 and $9. The wallet’s current position and planned additional short exposure were disclosed on July 16.
TotalEnergies Flags Strong Oil Trading as Iran War Roils Market
Binance News - TotalEnergies SE said its oil trading unit posted robust second-quarter results as it benefited from market turmoil caused by the war in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. Gas trading underperformed. The company did not provide additional figures in the brief note.
Didi Says Hong Kong Ride-Hailing Demand Near Tourist Sites Rose Nearly 50% In July
Binance News - Didi said platform data showed that since July, ride-hailing demand around major Hong Kong tourist attractions, shopping districts and hotels has increased by nearly 50% from the previous month, and the related demand is expected to rise further, according to Ming Pao. The company entered Hong Kong's ride-hailing market in 2015 under the "Kuai Di Taxi" brand.
Binance Futures to Launch MUUUSDT, SOXSUSDT, and TZAUSDT Perpetual Contracts
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Futures will launch three USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts to expand trading choices and improve the user experience on the platform. The new contracts are scheduled to go live on 2026-07-16 at 09:00 (UTC) for MUUUSDT, 2026-07-16 09:05 (UTC) for SOXSUSDT, and 2026-07-16 09:10 (UTC) for TZAUSDT. The contracts will be settled in USDT and will trade 24/7, with a tick size of 0.01 for each product, a minimum trade amount of 0.01 MUU, 0.01 SOXS, and 0.01 TZA, and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. Binance also stated that each contract will support a maximum leverage of 25x and Multi-Assets Mode. The announcement said MUUUSDT is linked to the Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF ...
UK Economy Grew in May Despite Political Turmoil
Binance News - The UK economy unexpectedly grew in May, suggesting consumers and businesses remained more resilient than feared despite political turbulence and higher energy prices, according to Bloomberg.
Variant Fund Raises $222 Million and Publishes 10 Investment Theses
Binance News - Variant Fund has raised $222 million and published 10 investment theses, including views that AI agents will dominate traffic, computing power will remain in short supply, open-source roles will expand, and multi-model systems will become the default. According to PANews, the firm also said its assumptions cover additional topics beyond those four points.
Legendary Trader Spots Possible Bitcoin Bottom Pattern
U.Today - Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottoming pattern. Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottoming pattern.
Luno Pushes South Africa to Rewrite Crypto Rules Through Parliament, Not Proclamation
Bitcoin.com - Luno has formally challenged South Africa’s proposed capital flow regulations, which aim to place digital assets under a modernized exchange control regime. Strict Enforcement and Steep Penalties Cryptocurrency exchange Luno has launched a formal challenge against a proposed overhaul of South Africa’s foreign exchange laws, arguing that the National Treasury’s plan to bring digital assets […]
UK Government Brings British Steel Under Public Ownership
Binance News - British Steel has come under public ownership after the UK government moved to protect steelmaking, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying the decision secures jobs and a key national capability, BBC reported. The Scunthorpe works employs roughly 2,700 people and supports other industries in north Lincolnshire. The government took control of British Steel operations in Scunthorpe last year, while the business remained owned by Jingye Group. Jingye has begun seeking compensation for nationalisation after previously saying the company was losing £700,000 a day; the government has said it could limit or refuse any payout. Parliament passed legislation on Wednesday allowing ministers to bring steel companies into public ownership when a public interest test is ...
WORLD CUP | Harry Kane Refuses to Rule Out Another World Cup
Binance News - Harry Kane said it is too early to say whether England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina will be his last appearance at the tournament. England led through Anthony Gordon before Enzo Fernandez equalized and Lautaro Martinez scored a stoppage-time winner, and Kane told Sky Sport Germany that he first needs to process the exit, according to Yahoo Sports. The Bayern Munich striker said he loves playing for England but would not make an emotional decision immediately after the loss.
ZachXBT Calls Hardware Wallets Complete Garbage
Binance News - Crypto investigator ZachXBT on Thursday criticized hardware wallets as unreliable for signing transactions or storing meaningful funds. According to CoinDesk, he said current hardware wallet options fall short on security and usability and are unsuitable for high-stakes use, while recommending a dedicated iPhone stripped down for wallet signing duties. He singled out Ledger as the worst offender, citing frequent Ledger Live updates that overhaul the UI and apps and can break basic functions.
Uber Agrees to Buy Delivery Hero for €41.50 a Share
Binance News - Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to acquire German food-delivery company Delivery Hero SE for €41.50 a share, according to Bloomberg. The deal would help Uber better compete with DoorDash Inc. outside the US.
Stripe and Advent’s $53 Billion PayPal Bid Rattles Digital Payments
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fifty-three billion dollars. That’s what Stripe and Advent International are putting on the table to buy PayPal — a 28%… Read the original on Stripe and Advent’s $53 Billion PayPal Bid Rattles Digital Payments. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | TSMC to Spend $265 Billion on US Buildout in Trump Deal
Binance News - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to spend an additional $100 billion to expand its US chipmaking capacity, bringing its total planned US investment to $265 billion, according to Bloomberg. The commitment formalizes part of a broader Washington-Taipei deal aimed at bringing semiconductor manufacturing to American soil.
Arthur Hayes Buys ETH Above $1,900 Weeks After Selling at $1,700
CryptoPotato - Meanwhile, newly emerged whales have gone on a substantial ETH accumulation spree.
Brookfield-Backed Csquare Raises $1.05 Billion in IPO
Binance News - Csquare Inc. raised $1.05 billion after pricing its initial public offering below a marketed range on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The data-center company is backed by Brookfield.
Iranian Military Command Spokesman Warns of Regional Infrastructure Retaliation
Binance News - Iran's Supreme Joint Military Command spokesman said that if U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten attacks on Iran's infrastructure, Iran will target all infrastructure in the region. According to Jin10, the statement was made in response to Trump's continued threats.
STOCKS | U.K. Construction Output Falls 0.8% in May, Misses Forecast
Binance News - U.K. construction output fell 0.8% month over month in May, compared with expectations for a 0.3% decline and a prior reading revised to -0.1% from 0.1%. According to Jin10, the previous figure was revised from 0.10% to -0.1%.
UK Services Index Rises 0.3% Month Over Month in May, Beating Forecast
Binance News - The UK services index rose 0.3% month over month in May, above the expected 0.1%. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised to -0.1% from -0.20%.
UK May GDP Growth Misses Expectations at 1.3%
Binance News - The UK's GDP rose 1.3% year on year in May, below the expected 1.4%. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised from 1.2% to 1.1%.
UK Construction Output Falls 1.8% Year on Year in May
Binance News - United Kingdom construction output fell 1.8% year on year in May, compared with expectations for a 1.1% decline. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised to -1.6% from -1.0%.
STOCKS | U.K. Industrial Output Rises 1% in May
Binance News - U.K. industrial output rose 1% year on year in May, below expectations for 1.2%. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised from -0.2% to 0%.
STOCKS | Citigroup Indian Clients Expect More Rupee Weakness
Binance News - Citigroup Inc. said its Indian corporate clients expect the rupee to keep weakening and are seeking products that would let them profit from the currency's volatility, according to Bloomberg. The bank's comments point to growing demand for hedging and trading tools tied to the rupee as companies brace for further swings.
Israel and U.S. Defense Chiefs Discuss Cooperation Amid Possible War
Binance News - Israel's Defense Minister Katz spoke with U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth. According to Jin10, Katz said in a statement that Hegseth informed him about U.S. activities in Iran, and the two agreed to continue cooperating in the event that war could break out.
South Africa Finance Chief Reviews $219 Billion Fund CEO Suspension
Binance News - South Africa’s finance minister said the board of the continent’s biggest money manager briefed the government on its decision to suspend the chief executive officer over alleged governance issues, according to Bloomberg. The government will assess the information after talks with those involved.
AI | TSMC Beats Estimates as AI Demand Holds Up
Binance News - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted quarterly profit that beat estimates, underscoring robust global demand for AI computing, according to Bloomberg. The result is the latest sign that AI-related chip demand remains strong.
AI TRENDS | ClaudeDevs Resets All Users' 5-Hour and Weekly Usage Limits
Binance News - ClaudeDevs announced on X that it has reset all users' 5-hour usage limits and weekly usage limits. According to Odaily, the company said the limits were reset for every user.
STOCKS | TSMC Q2 Net Profit Rises 77.4% to Record High, Beats Forecasts
Binance News - TSMC said second-quarter net profit rose 77.4% year over year to a record high, topping market expectations. According to Jin10, the world's largest foundry company reported net profit of NT$706.6 billion for April through June, compared with a LSEG SmartEstimate of NT$632.6 billion. The company said revenue in the second quarter was NT$1,270.381 billion, up 36% year over year. TSMC said the results were driven by surging global demand for artificial intelligence processors, and noted that its customers include Nvidia and Apple.
ABB Agrees to Buy Rotork for About $5.5 Billion
Binance News - ABB Ltd. agreed to buy British industrial components company Rotork Plc for an enterprise value of about $5.5 billion to expand its automation business, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Visa and Artemis Release Report on Agentic Payments
Binance News - Visa and Artemis released a research report titled "Agentic Payments from the Ground Up," which says AI agent payments are moving from theory into real commercial use cases. According to Odaily, the report divides agentic payments into two categories: macro commerce and micro commerce. Macro commerce refers to agents making purchases on behalf of humans, such as bookings and subscriptions, similar to traditional e-commerce. Micro commerce refers to frequent small payments between software systems, usually below $1.
Ether Outruns Bitcoin As ETF Money Returns, Almost All From BlackRock's Fund
Binance News - Ether has outrun bitcoin as ETF money returned to the market, while bitcoin rose 4% over the same stretch and solana, TRON and hyperliquid all fell. According to CoinDesk, nearly all of the inflows went to BlackRock's fund.
Ether Rises 11% Over Seven Sessions as Spot ETFs Add $96 Million
Binance News - Ether rose about 11% over seven sessions, while Bitcoin gained 4.2% for the week. According to NS3.AI, U.S. spot ether ETFs added $96 million in the first three days of the week, with inflows heavily concentrated in BlackRock’s low-fee products.
STOCKS | Pop Mart Surges Over 8% After Tim Cook Welcomes Wang Ning to Apple Headquarters
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed Pop Mart rose more than 8% in afternoon trading after a straight-line jump. According to Jin10, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on Weibo at midday to welcome Pop Mart founder Wang Ning's visit to Apple headquarters.
Greer Praises Swiss Investments as US Weighs Tariff Decision
Binance News - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer praised Switzerland’s approach in trade talks and its investment in the US as the country seeks a 15% tariff and tries to avoid further confrontation with US President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.
US Pushes Vietnam on Trade Barriers, IP in Deal Talks
Binance News - The United States is pressing Vietnam to do more on non-tariff barriers, economic security cooperation and intellectual property as the two sides keep negotiating a trade deal, according to the US Trade Representative, Bloomberg reported. The talks have dragged on for months as Washington seeks further action from Hanoi on trade frictions and IP issues.
Cheung Kong Hutchison Investors Told Some Senior Managers May Retire After Asset Sales
Binance News - Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that investors, bankers and business partners close to Cheung Kong Hutchison Holdings (0001) have been told some senior managers are expected to retire after the company completes the sale and spin-off of its telecoms, ports and retail assets.
Fidelity Plans to Rebuild Gold Holdings on Long-Term Bull Case
Binance News - Fidelity International Ltd. plans to add back gold positions it reduced earlier this year, saying bullion’s long-term drivers remain intact, according to Bloomberg. The asset manager did not give a timetable for rebuilding the holdings.
Chuangchuang Information: Retail Fuel Price Cap May Rise at 24:00 Tomorrow
Binance News - In the current pricing cycle, international oil prices rose sharply on concerns over control of the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran. According to Jin10, the average crude oil price for the cycle increased from the previous period, turning the domestic benchmark crude oil change rate from negative to positive and creating expectations for an increase in refined fuel retail prices. According to Jin10, Chuangchuang Information estimated that as of the close on July 15, the reference crude oil change rate for the ninth working day was 5.58%, and gasoline and diesel prices are expected to rise by 245 yuan per ...
Czech Republic Gives ISPs 15 Days to Cut Off Polymarket’s 800,000 Users
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Czech Finance Ministry just added Polymarket to its official blacklist of unauthorized online gambling sites. ISPs have 15 days… Read the original on Czech Republic Gives ISPs 15 Days to Cut Off Polymarket’s 800,000 Users. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi Traders Price 79% Chance of Senate Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet senators at the White House on Thursday as traders on Kalshi price a 79% chance of a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess. According to NS3.AI, Senator Cynthia Lummis said a new draft version of the bill will be introduced in the next few days. Kalshi traders assign the CLARITY Act a 36% chance of becoming law in 2026, while Polymarket traders put the odds of it being signed into law this year at 39%.
CFTC Blocks Kalshi From Cancelling Michigan Sports Trades Ordered Voided
Bitcoin.com - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has stopped Kalshi from liquidating sports event contracts that a Michigan court ordered cancelled and refunded. The intervention leaves Michigan’s restriction on new sports trades intact while opening a direct federal-state confrontation over who controls transactions already executed on a regulated derivatives exchange. Federal order protects completed trades, not new […]
Iranian Media Says Semnan Airport Damaged in Pre-Dawn Airstrike
Binance News - According to Jin10, a Semnan provincial official said an enemy airstrike hit Semnan Airport in the early hours of the morning, damaging one side hangar and breaking some windows. No casualties were reported.
Sun Hung Kai Properties Renames Kwun Tong Mall 'The ANGLE' After One Year
Binance News - Sun Hung Kai Properties (0016) has renamed its large commercial project at 98 How Ming Street in Kwun Tong from 'Scramble HILL' to 'The ANGLE', according to Ming Pao. The mall's official website and latest promotional materials have fully adopted the new name, with the original 'Scramble HILL' name removed. The mall was formally named and announced to the public only about a year ago, prompting online discussion and speculation about the reason for the change.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Welcomes Pop Mart Founder Wang Ning to Apple Park
Binance News - On July 16, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on Weibo welcoming Pop Mart founder Wang Ning to Apple Park. According to Jin10, Cook shared a photo showing him and Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus communicating with Wang Ning on site.
Trump to meet with senators over CLARITY Act on Thursday: Politico
CoinTelegraph - US President Donald Trump is set to meet with several senators on Thursday as negotiators race to get the CLARITY Act across the line before the Senate’s August recess.
United Airlines to Remove Middle Seats in New A321XLR Economy Plus Section
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao, United Airlines announced Tuesday that it will eliminate middle seats in the Economy Plus cabin of its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, replacing them with a shared table for aisle and window passengers to provide more spacious seating. The carrier said it will be the first U.S. airline to offer such a configuration and may extend it to other aircraft models. The move follows industry trends, with European carriers such as Lufthansa and Finnair already offering empty seat reservation services in business class, and some airlines allowing passengers to pay for adjacent empty seats. In March, United also announced plans to introduce "Relax Row" on select Boeing widebody aircraft starting next year, enabling economy passengers to ...
PhotonPay Opens Brazil Office to Expand Latin America Payment Operations
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, PhotonPay, a next-generation global payment operating system, announced the official launch of its Sao Paulo office in Brazil. The expansion follows its offices in Hong Kong and Dubai as part of the company's Latin America strategy. PhotonPay integrates Brazil's local Pix clearing, real-time foreign exchange, and AI-driven compliance into a unified operating system. The expansion is supported by its global multi-asset wallet, which connects traditional fiat currency with licensed stablecoin infrastructure to improve capital flow efficiency for global enterprises.
Binance Affiliate Program to Implement 3x Volume Multiplier on bStocks Trading
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange is introducing a limited-time 3x volume multiplier on bStocks trading for its Affiliate Program. During the promotion period from 2026-07-16 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-10-15 23:59 (UTC), every $1 traded in bStocks will count as $3 toward the affiliate's Spot Evaluation volume threshold, enabling faster progression through affiliate tiers. The multiplier applies exclusively to Spot Evaluation trading volume under the Affiliate Program and does not affect standard commission payouts, which remain unchanged. For example, a $100,000 bStocks trade will be recorded as $300,000 in evaluation volume. No additional registration is required for eligible users. The promotion targets affiliates seeking to upgrade their Spot ...
Syngenta's $5 Billion Hong Kong IPO Faces Fresh Delays
Binance News - Syngenta Group's planned $5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering is facing fresh delays as the seed and pesticide company waits for improved conditions in the agriculture sector, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Launches $230 Codex Micro Keyboard for AI Coding Assistant
Binance News - OpenAI has launched the Codex Micro keyboard, priced at $230, designed for its AI coding assistant Codex. According to Odaily, the keyboard was developed in partnership with keyboard designer Work Louder. It features illuminated keys that display agent status, shortcut keys for common Codex operations, a joystick for launching workflows, and a dial to adjust the agent's "reasoning" level, functioning as a command center for the agent. The device can be controlled and customized through the ChatGPT desktop application. Separately, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last week, accusing its senior leadership of intentionally extracting Apple's confidential information to ...
GEOPOLITICS | Asian Gas Prices Rise to Highest Since March on Mideast Tensions
Binance News - Asian liquefied natural gas prices rose to the highest since late March, according to Bloomberg, as fresh hostilities in the Middle East deepened concerns that shipping through the key Strait of Hormuz will remain disrupted for longer.
Japan’s Katayama Leaves Open Possibility of GPIF Domestic Shift
Binance News - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated she will pursue measures to encourage the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) to invest more in domestic financial assets, according to Bloomberg. Katayama stressed she has no authority to step into the fund’s investment decisions, leaving the possibility of a shift open.
Japan Robot Makers Join Nvidia's Physical AI Coalition
Binance News - Nvidia Corp. and four of Japan's leading industrial automation companies will expand their collaboration on robot development, bolstering CEO Jensen Huang's push into AI-enabled hardware, according to Bloomberg.
Jordan Intercepts Eight Iranian Missiles
Binance News - Jordan intercepted eight Iranian missiles. According to Jin10, the incident was reported.
Nvidia’s Huang Courts Japanese Suppliers With Kanda Pork Skewers
Binance News - Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang was in Tokyo’s central Kanda district on Wednesday night courting the little-known Japanese suppliers that underpin the AI supply chain, according to Bloomberg.
Dongshan Precision Expects H1 2026 Net Profit to Surge Up to 295% on Optical Module, PCB Demand
Binance News - Dongshan Precision (002384.SZ) expects net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.9 billion yuan to 3 billion yuan for the first half of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 282.58% to 295.78%, according to Jiemian News. The company cited strong performance across its PCB, optical module, and data center businesses. In the second quarter alone, net profit is projected at 1.79 billion yuan to 1.89 billion yuan, a record high. The company's shares hit the daily limit on July 14 and closed at 262.49 yuan on July 15, up about 210% year-to-date. Dongshan Precision acquired optical module maker Sorlight Technology in 2025, which contributed significantly to earnings. The company also announced in June 2026 that Sorlight and its subsidiaries would invest $1.2 ...
Samsung Semiconductor Forms BEOL Process Organization for HBM4 Production
Binance News - Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division recently formed a BEOL (back-end-of-line) process organization within its etching technology team under the memory business unit. According to Odaily, the organization is scheduled to be fully established this month and will begin operations at the Pyeongtaek campus, initially comprising around 30 members, most of whom are senior engineers. The discussions include securing BEOL process technology for high-value memory such as HBM, personnel allocation, and strengthening supply chain operations. ...
Cleanspark Lands $6.6B AI Lease as 20-Year Deal Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Strategy
Bitcoin.com - Cleanspark has signed a 20-year triple-net lease at its Sandersville, Georgia, campus, expected to generate $6.6 billion in contracted revenue. The tenant has also secured exclusivity over Cleanspark’s 885 MW Texas portfolio, signaling a broader artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure partnership. Cleanspark Turns Georgia Mining Site Into 175 MW AI Campus With $6.6B Lease Cleanspark is […]
U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Goods Over Trade Practices
Binance News - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on July 15 that it has imposed a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods, acting under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as directed by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Odaily, the decision follows a year-long USTR investigation that found several Brazilian measures — including those related to digital trade and electronic payment services, unfair preferential tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement interference, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation — to be unreasonable and burdensome to U.S. farmers, workers, innovative businesses, and exporters. ...
JPMorgan: Raises ASML Price Target to $2,400
Binance News - JPMorgan raised its price target for ASML (ASML.O) to $2,400 from $2,200. According to Jin10, the investment bank issued the upgrade.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Surges Over 2% at Midday, XPeng Rises Over 8% to Lead Blue Chips
Binance News - The Hang Seng Index continued to strengthen before the midday close, rising over 2%. According to Jin10, XPeng (09868.HK) surged over 8%, leading the index's constituent stocks. Technology and internet stocks performed strongly, with Kuaishou (01024.HK) gaining over 6% and Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) rising over 3%.
Ant Group Invests in Mint Health, Becomes Largest Shareholder With Over 28% Stake
Binance News - Ant Group has invested in Mint Health, acquiring a stake of over 28% and becoming its largest external shareholder, according to 36Kr. Founded in 2008, Mint Health operates a weight-management platform with more than 200 million users and a database of 1.6 million food items. The company completed a Series D round in 2021 at a valuation of 20 billion yuan. The investment amount is several hundred million yuan, a person close to the deal said. Mint Health generates revenue from e-commerce sales of food and supplements, membership fees, and partnerships with GLP-1 drug makers and CROs. Ant Group's health app 'Afu' is also focusing on weight management to boost user engagement, integrating Mint Health's food database for calorie tracking. The deal was ...
Hormuz Flare-Up Forces Pakistan to Buy Priciest LNG Since 2022
Binance News - Pakistan bought its most expensive liquefied natural gas spot shipment in four years, as renewed hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz disrupted contracted deliveries from its main supplier Qatar, according to Bloomberg.
Piper Sandler: Initiates Coverage on SpaceX with Neutral Rating, $156 Target
Binance News - Piper Sandler has initiated coverage on SpaceX with a neutral rating and a price target of $156. According to Jin10, the investment firm began research coverage on the company.
AI TRENDS | South Korea to Launch Sovereign AI Model for Cybersecurity by Year-End, Science Minister Says
Binance News - South Korea will launch a sovereign artificial intelligence model focused on cybersecurity by the end of this year, Science Minister Paek Kyung-hoon said on Thursday. According to Jin10, the move aims to address growing security threats in the digital domain. It follows the United States' sudden imposition of export controls on advanced AI models, including Anthropic's "Mythos 5," which is known for its vulnerability detection capabilities, raising concerns about digital security. Speaking at a policy briefing chaired by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the Blue House, Paek stated: "We are working to create an AI model focused on cybersecurity within the year by training our existing sovereign AI model with security-related data."
RWA Perpetual Contract Trading Volume Hits Record $120 Billion in June
Binance News - RWA perpetual contract trading volume reached a record high of $120 billion in June. According to Odaily, data from Unfolded showed that trading volume has been growing since it was about $22 billion this January. The main growth driver was U.S. stock-class assets, followed by stock indices and crude oil.
Bitcoin OG Transfers 5,908 BTC After Eight-Year Dormancy
Binance News - A Bitcoin early adopter transferred 5,908 BTC to a new wallet after eight years of inactivity. According to Odaily, the transfer was monitored by Lookonchain. The address originally received the 5,908 BTC eight years ago and had held the coins since then.
SK Hynix ADR and Korean Shares to Open for Conversion by Month-End, Arbitrage Unlikely
Binance News - SK Hynix's American depositary receipts (ADRs) and its common shares listed in South Korea are expected to open for two-way conversion by the end of this month, though individual investors' anticipated arbitrage trades are unlikely to materialize. According to Odaily, the Korea Securities Depository (KSD) stated on the 16th that mutual conversion between SK Hynix ADRs and Korean common shares will become possible after the 29th, the scheduled listing date for the newly issued Korean common shares. Actual conversion requires meeting several conditions. Converting Korean common shares into ADRs is limited to the ADR issuance quota set by the issuer. For ...
South Korea's Democratic Party Plans to Introduce Digital Asset Basic Act in September
Binance News - South Korea's ruling Democratic Party aims to introduce the final Digital Asset Basic Act in September. According to NS3.AI, lawmaker Park Min-gyu said the timing reflects the party's internal schedule, including a national convention and a new task force.
STOCKS | Lithium Battery Stocks Rebound in China A-Share Market, Huasheng Lithium Up Over 10%
Binance News - Lithium battery concept stocks in China's A-share market experienced a volatile rebound. According to Jin10, Huasheng Lithium rose over 10%, while Furih Group hit the daily limit earlier. Fuxiang Co., Binhai Energy, Lingpai Technology, Zhuhai CosMX Battery, and Haike New Energy also followed with gains.
Kaia Opens Early Deposits for First CR Mission With USDT and KAIA Staking Requirements
Binance News - According to Foresight News, L1 blockchain Kaia has opened early deposits for its first CR Mission. Participants must meet two conditions: deposit Kaia native USDT into SuperEarn or Unifi, and delegate tokens to a GC via Public Delegation or stake KAIA through an LST protocol such as Swapscanner or Lair Finance. Both actions must use the same wallet or a Kaia Portal-linked wallet, with rewards calculated based on contribution ratio. CR Mission rewards include protocol native USDT yield, KAIA staking rewards, and additional contribution rewards. Rewards are settled per Epoch and unlocked linearly over six months. The first Mission will be activated on July 22. ...
STOCKS | Goldman Sachs Analyst James Yaro Maintains Buy on Robinhood, Raises Target to $137
Binance News - Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro raised the price target for Robinhood (HOOD) to $137 while maintaining a "buy" rating. According to Odaily, the previous target was $121.
Pound Index Hits One-Year High on Mahmood for Chancellor Reports
Binance News - A measure of sterling's strength rose to its highest level in a year on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg, following reports that incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will name Shabana Mahmood as his Chancellor of the Exchequer.
KB Financial Group Launches $67 Million AI and Digital Assets Fund
Binance News - KB Financial Group has launched a 100 billion won (approximately $67.29 million) AI and digital assets fund focused on investing in South Korean crypto startups, AI models, application services, and data inference and analysis technology companies. According to Foresight News, the fund was jointly funded by KB Kookmin Bank, KB Securities, KB Insurance, KB Kookmin Card, and KB Life, and is managed by KB Investment.
AXON Finance Raises $2M in Strategic Funding for PayFi AI Layer 1
Binance News - AXON Finance has completed a $2 million strategic funding round, with participation from InfiniteAll AI, UZ Capital, and BMF. According to Odaily, the project focuses on developing a PayFi AI native Layer 1 and plans to launch a U.S. stock copy trading engine supported by L1 settlement and account abstraction.
UBS Hires Former Goldman Sachs MD Takehiro Sakuramoto as Japan DCM Head
Binance News - UBS has hired former Goldman Sachs managing director Takehiro Sakuramoto as head of Japan debt capital markets, seeking to rebuild its presence in the Japanese corporate bond market. According to Jin10, an internal memo showed Sakuramoto joined UBS's Japan local investment banking division on Thursday. The spokesperson said UBS will compete to underwrite Japanese corporate bond mandates, with an initial focus on foreign currency-denominated bonds. This is the latest in a series of senior management hires by UBS in Japan recently. Sakuramoto is at least the fourth Goldman Sachs veteran to join UBS Securities Japan in the past 10 months. He previously led Goldman Sachs' Tokyo debt capital markets business. This marks his second stint at UBS, having served on the UBS ...
Walden Robotics Raises $300M Seed Round at $1.1B Valuation
Binance News - Humanoid robotics startup Walden Robotics, spun out from the Toyota Research Institute, has raised approximately $300 million in seed funding at a $1.1 billion valuation, according to Bloomberg. According to ChainCatcher, the round was co-led by Deviation Capital and Toyota Motor, with participation from Toyota's strategic investment and early-stage venture arm, as well as Nvidia, Boeing, AE Ventures, Samsung Ventures, and CoreWeave Ventures. Walden is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and develops proprietary hardware, software, and AI models for deploying general-purpose robots in manufacturing and logistics facilities to handle labor-intensive tasks. Co-founder Russ Tedrake said the company has begun selling humanoid robots to clients across multiple industries, ...
RoboStrategy Raises $16M in Private Placement, CEO Invests $10M
Binance News - RoboStrategy, a closed-end investment company focused on robotics and real-world AI, has completed a series of private equity issuances, raising approximately $16 million. According to ChainCatcher, the company issued 450,684 shares at a weighted average price of about $35.5 per share. RoboStrategy CEO Andrew Kang subscribed to 272,405 of those shares, investing roughly $10 million at a price of $36.71 per share.
Iranian Military Struck US Communications System and Fuel Tanks at Jordan's Azraq Base, Iranian State Media Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian state media reported that Iran's military carried out strikes targeting the U.S. military's communications system and fuel storage tanks at the Azraq base in Jordan.
Alibaba Led China's AI Coding Market With 47.6% Revenue Share in 2025: IDC
Binance News - Alibaba held a 47.6% revenue share of China's AI coding market in 2025, ranking first, according to a July 16 report from IDC cited by 36Kr. Alibaba's Qoder platform has served hundreds of thousands of enterprises including China FAW, CITIC Securities, and AsiaInfo Technologies, with over 5 million global users, making it one of China's most popular agentic coding platforms.
Samsung May Raise Galaxy Z8 Prices Amid AI-Driven Memory Shortage
Binance News - A persistent memory supply shortage fueled by AI demand is putting upward pressure on smartphone prices from manufacturers including Samsung Electronics, Apple, and Xiaomi in the second half of the year, according to industry sources. According to Odaily, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z8 series, expected to launch this month, may see price increases depending on storage capacity. The 256GB base model is likely to remain at the previous generation's price of around 3.05 million won, while the 512GB and 1TB variants could see increases of approximately 120,000 won each. ...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Mandates Testosterone Testing for Military Personnel Aged 30 and Above
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP and Reuters, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that all US military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo mandatory testosterone level testing as part of annual health checks. In a video posted on X on July 15, Hegseth said that the scientific community has confirmed testosterone levels naturally decline with age, and the testing is intended to restore and optimize natural function to ensure long-term health and combat readiness, not to artificially enhance physical performance. Hegseth stated that soldiers would decide whether to accept treatment if test results suggest it, and that those under 30 may also opt in. Hegseth used gender-neutral terms such as "warfighters" and "warriors" and did not clarify ...
Hong Kong Semiconductor Stocks Rally: SMIC Up 2%, Tianshu Zhixin Up 3%
Binance News - Hong Kong semiconductor stocks rebounded from intraday lows. According to Jin10, SMIC (00981.HK) rose over 2%, Tianshu Zhixin (09903.HK) gained more than 3%, while Shengbang Gu Fen (03661.HK) and Innoscience (02577.HK) also advanced.
South Korean Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Lose 8.83 Trillion Won in Valuation
Binance News - Four South Korean single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw their combined valuation fall by 8.8337 trillion won between July 1 and July 13. According to NS3.AI, the data was provided by FnGuide Quantwise and Mirae Asset Securities. These leveraged ETFs are designed to amplify daily returns of the underlying stocks, making them highly sensitive to short-term price movements in major South Korean chipmakers.
Ondo Surges 15.64% as Ethereum Gains — Daily Movers July 16
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ondo surged 15.64% to $0.3674, leading the gainers, while DeXe fell 9.38% to $36.35, topping the losers list. Ethereum also saw a notable rise, gaining 2.83%. Read the original on Ondo Surges 15.64% as Ethereum Gains — Daily Movers July 16. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Citrini Research Forecasts Global DRAM Supply Gap of 28.7EB by 2030
Binance News - Citrini Research forecasts a global DRAM supply gap of 28.7 exabytes (EB) by 2030, accounting for about 18% of total demand. According to Jin10, data shared by Citrini Research researcher Zephyr projects 2030 demand (including HBM) at 157.5 EB against supply of 128.8 EB. Standard DRAM is the biggest bottleneck, with annual supply of roughly 91 EB versus demand of 120 EB, widening the gap from 18% to around 25%. Even as Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, and Chinese producers expand capacity, new supply may be quickly absorbed by surging AI demand. The core cause is the AI infrastructure boom, with large model training and inference and HBM as a key AI accelerator component also driving traditional server DRAM demand. Under tight conditions, DRAM average selling price (ASP) ...
China's Fuel Prices May See Ninth Increase of the Year, Institution Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, the fuel price adjustment window will open again at 24:00 on July 17. Industry机构 Longzhong Information expects the adjustment to be an increase of about 250 yuan per ton, equivalent to approximately 0.18 yuan per liter. This would mark the ninth price increase of the year. Based on calculations, a private car owner with a 70-liter tank would pay about 13 yuan more to fill up. The final adjustment range is subject to official announcement.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Will Not Comment on Specific Forex Levels
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that she will not comment on specific foreign exchange levels.
Hong Kong Auto Stocks Rally, XPeng Surges Nearly 6%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed auto stocks continued to strengthen. According to Jin10, XPeng (09868.HK) rose nearly 6%, Voyah (07489.HK) gained nearly 5%, and Li Auto (02015.HK) and Leapmotor (09863.HK) also followed the uptrend.
Hong Kong New Consumption Stocks Rally, Bloks Group Surges Over 7%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed new consumption concept stocks strengthened. According to Jin10, Bloks Group (00325.HK) rose over 7%, Pop Mart (09992.HK) gained over 4%, and Miniso Group (09896.HK) and Guming Holdings (01364.HK) also followed the uptrend.
EU, India to Expand Ties Beyond Landmark Free Trade Deal
Binance News - The European Union and India agreed to begin formal talks on New Delhi's participation in the bloc's Horizon research program, broadening cooperation beyond a landmark free trade agreement expected to take effect next year, according to Bloomberg.
India’s SEBI Adopts Code to Curb Conflicts of Interest
Binance News - India’s capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has voluntarily adopted a code of conduct for its board members, according to Bloomberg. The move aims to boost transparency, prevent conflicts of interest and enhance public trust.
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Strait of Hormuz Is Pillar of Iran's National Security
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a pillar of Iran's national security and that Iran must maintain its existing arrangements in this vital waterway. In a speech to the Iranian people published on July 15, Ghalibaf said Iran is engaged in a complex struggle with the United States and must be prepared to fight at all times. He added that the U.S. strategy toward Iran has not changed, with goals that include not only weakening Iran but also creating divisions within the country. Therefore, Ghalibaf said, whether in conflict or negotiations, Iran's approach must be based on reality, national interests, and a long-term perspective.