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Bitcoin enters buy zone; Ripple CEO bullish on BTC; July outlook hinges on key factors.
Bitcoin’s Price Has Finally Entered the Buy Zone: Analyst Maps Out Big Targets
CryptoPotato - The bottom might be just around the corner, said Martinez.
'I'm Bullish on Bitcoin': Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Discusses BTC's Future
U.Today - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlights Bitcoin's positioning as digital gold, reiterating his bullishness on the crypto asset. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlights Bitcoin's positioning as digital gold, reiterating his bullishness on the crypto asset.
Apple’s CXMT request tests US restrictions on Chinese chipmakers
Cryptopolitan - Apple is reportedly requesting approval from the White House to buy memory chips produced by ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). The Pentagon lists this firm among the military-linked companies from foreign nations, which means that Apple will have quite a hard time closing this deal. Apple needs to make this request because the increasing cost of...
Bitcoin’s July Outlook Depends on These Key Factors
CryptoPotato - One analyst said there's no evident demand for BTC at the moment, another pointed to the ETFs.
Ripple CEO Criticizes Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy While Remaining Bullish on BTC
BeInCrypto - Ripple CEO Garlinghouse called Saylor's Bitcoin model a 'damning indictment,' with STRC trading 26% below par. The post Ripple CEO Criticizes Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy While Remaining Bullish on BTC appeared first on BeInCrypto.
How MiCA is Testing Binance’s Four Competitive Advantages
BeInCrypto - Binance's competitive advantages by the numbers, from a 39% market share to a $200M compliance arm under MiCA pressure. The post How MiCA is Testing Binance’s Four Competitive Advantages appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Securitize expects to raise $400M ahead of public debut
CoinTelegraph - Securitize says less than 30% of shareholders in the acquisition firm taking it public elected to redeem, giving it an expected $400 million on its upcoming debut.
Anthropic regains limited Mythos 5 access after two-week US government standoff
Cryptopolitan - On June 26, the U.S. Commerce Department approved Anthropic’s request to resume selling Claude Mythos 5 to a select group of U.S. customers, allowing Anthropic to have its previous export-control order partially reversed. Two weeks prior to this order, the company was compelled to remove its two most advanced AI products, Mythos 5 and Fable...
July May Be the Lifeline XRP Holders Waited For, Price History Suggests
U.Today - XRP holds near the critical $1 mark after a 22% June plunge, but historical Q3 data signals a potential July recovery toward $1.40. XRP holds near the critical $1 mark after a 22% June plunge, but historical Q3 data signals a potential July recovery toward $1.40.
Kalshi Bets on Bitcoin to Anchor Its 4-Asset U.S. Perpetual Futures Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The CFTC gave KalshiEX the green light. Now the hard part starts. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved KalshiEX’s Bitcoin… Read the original on Kalshi Bets on Bitcoin to Anchor Its 4-Asset U.S. Perpetual Futures Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bolivia Shifts to Flexible Exchange-Rate System After 15 Years
Binance News - Bolivia is moving to a flexible exchange-rate system after 15 years, as the government seeks to strengthen macroeconomic stability, according to Bloomberg. The Finance Ministry announced the change Friday.
Philippines Plans 6% Budget Increase Next Year to 7.2 Trillion Pesos
Binance News - The Philippines plans to raise its budget by 6% next year to 7.2 trillion pesos ($117 billion), according to Bloomberg, citing the budget department.
Patrick Shyu Says He Sold All Bitcoin After Heavy Losses From High Leverage
Binance News - Former Google YouTube app architecture technical lead Patrick Shyu said he sold all of his Bitcoin after suffering significant financial losses tied to excessive leverage. According to Foresight News, Shyu wrote on social media that Bitcoin fell from 120,000 in October last year to just above 60,000 in the summer this year, a decline he described as 50%. Shyu said no amount of preparation can fully address the psychological impact of such market moves, particularly when using leverage. He added that his leverage ratio was too high and that a small mistake led to severe consequences.
WORLD CUP | Muslera hauled off at half-time as Uruguay suffer humiliating night vs Spain
Binance News - Fernando Muslera was substituted at half-time by Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa during a World Cup 2026 match against Spain after mishandling Alex Baena’s shot for Spain’s opener, with Sergio Rochet coming on in goal. Muslera’s mistake was described as his third error leading to a goal in the campaign, the first time a goalkeeper has done that in a single World Cup since records began in 1966, and Uruguay were left needing a win against Spain to have any chance of qualifying from Group J after draws with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia, according to Yahoo Sports.
Vance Says Iran Will Face Military Response If It Resorts to Violence
Binance News - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran would face a military response if it resorts to violence, following U.S. military strikes on Iran on the 26th. According to Odaily, Vance wrote on social media that Iran had signed a ceasefire agreement and that the United States had adhered to it. He said that if Iran has objections to how the memorandum of understanding is being implemented, it can call to communicate directly, but warned that violence would be met with force. Earlier on the 26th, U.S. Central Command said in a statement that U.S. forces ...
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Begins Limited Preview Testing for GPT-5.6 Series
Binance News - OpenAI has begun limited preview testing for its GPT-5.6 series, according to a market update. According to Jin10, the testing is being conducted as a limited preview.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Preview With Sol, Terra, and Luna Models
Binance News - OpenAI has released a preview of its next-generation GPT-5.6 model series, including the flagship model Sol, the balanced model Terra, and the fast, low-cost model Luna. According to Odaily, GPT-5.6 introduces a new maximum reasoning effort setting and includes a “super mode” that can speed up complex tasks through sub-agents. The company said the model offers stronger agent capabilities in areas including coding, biology, and cybersecurity. OpenAI listed pricing per 1 million tokens as follows: Sol at $5 for input and $30 for output; Terra at $2.5 for input and $15 for output; and Luna at $1 for ...
Qualcomm Plans to Launch New Smartphone Chip Architecture
Binance News - Qualcomm plans to introduce a new smartphone chip architecture. According to Jin10, U.S. financial media outlet Semafor reported the plan.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Says U.S. Government Restores Limited Access to Claude Mythos 5
Binance News - Anthropic said the U.S. government has informed the company that its Mythos 5 cybersecurity model can be redeployed to a group of U.S. institutions. According to Odaily, Anthropic said it has been working closely with the U.S. government since June 12 to restore access to Claude Mythos 5 and FABLE 5. The company said Mythos 5 is its strongest cybersecurity model and that it will continue working with the government to expand access to Mythos 5 and make FABLE 5 available to the public again.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Names Prabhjeet Singh as India General Manager
Binance News - OpenAI said Prabhjeet Singh will join the company in September as its general manager for India. According to Jin10, OpenAI announced Singh’s appointment and said he will take on the India general manager role after joining in September.
Chinese open-source GLM 5.2 wins enterprise budgets as US export controls gate Anthropic and OpenAI
Cryptopolitan - Zhipu’s GLM 5.2 open-source AI model now sits within a percentage point of Anthropic’s Opus 4.8 on a key agentic benchmark at roughly a fifth of the cost, per CNBC. OpenRouter token traffic for the Chinese model is climbing faster than it did after DeepSeek’s V4 launch in April. GLM 5.2 went live to Zhipu’s...
Iraq Says OPEC Begins Gradual Restoration of Its Oil Production Quota
Binance News - Iraq’s Oil Ministry said the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has begun gradually restoring Iraq’s oil production quota to levels seen before the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. According to Jin10, the ministry made the statement on June 26 local time. An Iraqi Oil Ministry official said on June 25 local time that Iraq might consider leaving OPEC if its crude oil quota was not significantly increased. The Oil Ministry issued a statement the same day denying reports that Iraq might ...
Canada Says It Has No Plans to Open Embassies in Venezuela or Iran
Binance News - Canada’s foreign minister said the government currently has no plans to open embassies in Venezuela or Iran. According to Jin10, the minister made the remarks in response to questions about Canada’s diplomatic presence in the two countries.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Urges Talks With Polymarket and Kalshi as Arena App Is Tested
Binance News - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged his team to explore potential partnerships with prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi. According to Odaily, Meta is also developing a prediction market-style application called Arena. Executives said Arena is currently in internal testing and may not be released. They added that the app would use video game-like points rather than accepting cash wagers. ...
STOCKS | SpaceX to Join the Nasdaq 100 Index on July 7, 2026
Binance News - Reuters reported that SpaceX will be added to the Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, exchange operator Nasdaq confirmed Friday, paving the way for a surge of passive investment into Elon Musk's rocket and AI company less than a month after its June 12 market debut. Inclusion in the tech-heavy index typically drives share-price appreciation as ETFs tracking the benchmark — including Invesco's QQQ and QQQM — are forced to buy shares of the newly added constituent. JPMorgan estimated that SpaceX's addition could draw approximately $4.3 billion in passive inflows. Nasdaq, alongside index providers FTSE Russell and MSCI, relaxed entry requirements covering profitability, days since IPO, and free-float share count ...
AI TRENDS | Strategy CEO Says AI Cut Stretch Development Timeline to Eight Months
Binance News - Strategy CEO Phong Le said AI reduced Stretch’s estimated development cycle from three years to eight months. According to NS3.AI, the team used AI tools to retrieve case law and financial key performance indicators. Official data showed Stretch at $80.84, below its $100 par value.
Iran and UK Review Regional Situation and Pledge Continued Diplomatic Consultations
Binance News - Iran and the United Kingdom reviewed the latest bilateral and regional developments and said they would continue diplomatic consultations to support regional stability and advance negotiations. According to Jin10, the two sides emphasized that ongoing talks were aimed at maintaining stability, pushing forward the negotiation process, and achieving positive and sustainable outcomes.
Iranian Lawmaker Warns Gulf Cooperation Council Leaders Against Outsourcing Security
Binance News - Iranian parliament National Security Committee Chairman Ebrahim Aziz warned Gulf Cooperation Council leaders that outsourcing security would instead reduce their security guarantees. According to Jin10, Aziz said relying on external parties for security could undermine, rather than strengthen, the region’s security protections.
Mexico Names New CFO at Pemex After Prior Finance Chief Became CEO
Binance News - Petroleos Mexicanos’s board named a new chief financial officer after the prior finance chief was promoted to the company’s top job last month, according to Bloomberg.
WORLD CUP | Messi to start on bench for Argentina vs Jordan in World Cup 2026 group finale
Binance News - Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina against Jordan in their World Cup 2026 group-stage finale, with coach Lionel Scaloni saying Messi will play in the second half, according to Yahoo Sports. Argentina, the defending champions, have won their first two matches against Algeria and Austria, with Messi scoring five goals in those games.
Atlanta Fed President Search Resumes, Giving Warsh a Say
Binance News - The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has resumed its search for a new president after the arrival of Kevin Warsh, giving the new Fed chairman a role in selecting an official who will vote on interest rates in 2027, according to Bloomberg.
Neel Kashkari Says It Is an Appropriate Time to Reset the FOMC Statement
Binance News - Neel Kashkari said it is an appropriate time to reset the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement. According to Jin10, Kashkari made the remarks while discussing the timing for updating the committee’s policy statement.
Hellman & Friedman-Backed Hub International Files Confidentially for IPO
Binance News - Hub International Holdings Inc., an insurance broker backed by Hellman & Friedman, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. The company may use proceeds from the IPO to pay down debt.
Goldman Sachs Sees 2026 IPO Surge but No 1990s-Style Speculative Frenzy
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The IPO market is back. U.S. companies are going public at a pace that’s turning heads on Wall Street, and… Read the original on Goldman Sachs Sees 2026 IPO Surge but No 1990s-Style Speculative Frenzy. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Aave's Kulechov confirms securities-backed lending in push for Wall Street's trillion-dollar markets
Cryptopolitan - Aave founder Stani Kulechov has announced that the decentralized lending protocol will be expanding beyond crypto-native assets into securities-backed loans and securities lending. “Aave is expanding its TAM from Crypto assets to all assets with Securities-backend Loans and Securities Lending,” Kulechov wrote on X on June 26. This expansion will see Aave V4 become a...
Saks Global Exits Chapter 11, Unveils New Corporate Identity
Binance News - Luxury retailer Saks Global said it concluded Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and unveiled a new corporate identity on Friday, according to Bloomberg.
SpaceX, Charter Held Talks on US Consumer Mobile Phone Partnership
Binance News - SpaceX and Charter Communications Inc. have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the US, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Biolife Said to Draw Takeover Interest From Repligen
Binance News - Biolife Solutions Inc. has attracted takeover interest from parties including diagnostics company Repligen Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter, according to Bloomberg.
Old Ether wallets move 37,806 ETH as whale conviction faces key test at $1.5K
CoinTelegraph - Old Ether wallets moved 37,806 ETH as long-term whale profitability turned negative for the first time since 2019, signaling mixed sentiment among large holders.
Apple Raises Laptop and Tablet Prices Across Multiple Markets as PC Component Costs Climb
Binance News - Apple has raised prices for some laptops and tablets in multiple markets worldwide, with increases ranging from 16% to 25%. According to Jin10, prices for many popular computer models in China have also risen sharply, alongside broad increases in the costs of key components such as memory, storage drives, CPUs, and graphics cards. At a computer retailer in Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics district, a best-selling gaming laptop that launched last July or August had a retail price of about 7,000 yuan, but its current end price has exceeded 10,000 yuan. Store ...
Base Restores Mainnet Block Production After Second Disruption in Two Days
Binance News - Base reported a second mainnet block production disruption within two days, with block production stopping at 15:33 UTC and resuming at 16:11 UTC after the team confirmed the issue. According to Odaily, Base said node operators need to restart Base mainnet nodes to complete resynchronization. Base said the incident showed a chain halt and had similar symptoms to the previous day’s disruption. On Thursday, Base said an abnormal block prevented the sequencer from building new blocks, halting the network for about two hours. Base said user funds were not affected during the earlier incident, but ...
Tando Launches Service Enabling Bitcoin Transfers for 40 Million Kenyans via M-Pesa
Binance News - Tando has announced a service that allows 40 million Kenyans to send and receive Bitcoin using M-Pesa infrastructure. According to NS3.AI, the Kenya-based company connects Bitcoin wallets with M-Pesa payments by using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and Lightning addresses linked to users’ phone numbers. The company said the setup is designed to enable Bitcoin transfers through the existing M-Pesa payment rails.
U.S. Final June Michigan Consumer Sentiment Rises to 49.5 as Gasoline Prices Ease
Binance News - U.S. consumer sentiment in June came in above the initial estimate, supported by a pullback in gasoline prices. According to Jin10, the University of Michigan’s final June consumer sentiment index was 49.5, up from a preliminary reading of 48.9 and about 10% higher than May. The report said sentiment improved across consumers of different income and wealth levels and across political affiliations. Expectations for business conditions over the next five years rose 16%, suggesting consumers’ concerns about the long-term consequences of the Iran ...
Kalshi Launches U.S.-Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures After CFTC Approval of BTCPERP Contract
Binance News - Kalshi has launched U.S.-regulated crypto perpetual futures, with leverage examples dated June 3 ranging from 5.9x for Bitcoin to 2.2x for HYPE. According to NS3.AI, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved KalshiEX’s BTCPERP contract on May 29 as a futures contract that references Bitcoin’s spot price. Kalshi’s materials indicate the offering spans markets tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and other crypto assets. ...
U.S. University of Michigan June Expectations Index Final Reading Rises to 50.7
Binance News - The final reading of the U.S. University of Michigan Expectations Index for June came in at 50.7. According to Jin10, the market consensus estimate was 49.5, compared with a prior reading of 49.3.
US crypto perps are live but Bitcoin may be the only market many traders can actually use
CryptoSlate - Kalshi’s broader board is now visible, but depth, spreads, funding, and venue habit will decide whether alt markets matter. The post US crypto perps are live but Bitcoin may be the only market many traders can actually use appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI | Anthropic Nears Deal With US to Lift Curbs on Top AI Models
Binance News - Anthropic PBC and the Trump administration are moving closer to an agreement that would lift US restrictions on the company’s top two artificial intelligence models after weeks of talks over the systems’ security, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
Securitize Eyes $400 Million NYSE Debut Through SPAC Merger Backed by BlackRock
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Securitize is heading to Wall Street. The tokenization firm expects to raise $400 million through a SPAC merger set to… Read the original on Securitize Eyes $400 Million NYSE Debut Through SPAC Merger Backed by BlackRock. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | VIX Briefly Hits Two-Week High, Last Up 1.42 Points to 20.31
Binance News - The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” briefly touched a two-week high. According to Jin10, the VIX was last up 1.42 points at 20.31.
UAE Foreign Minister Urges Protection of Navigation Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - The UAE foreign minister told Iran’s foreign minister that maritime routes and freedom of navigation must be protected in waters including the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, the statement was reported by the Emirates News Agency.
Iranian Media: 22 Crew Members From Iran Oil Tanker Handed to Iran Consulate in Karachi
Binance News - Twenty-two crew members from an Iranian oil tanker detained by the United States were handed over to Iran’s consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. According to Jin10, Iranian state media reported that the crew members were transferred to the Iranian consulate in Karachi.
STOCKS | Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Falls 4% at the Open
Binance News - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 4% at the market open. According to Jin10, the index opened down 4%.
OpenAI's 'Sol, Terra, Luna' Models Excite Crypto Community
U.Today - The company unveiled three new capability tiers named Sol, Terra, and Luna. The company unveiled three new capability tiers named Sol, Terra, and Luna.
Iran Says Its Military Capabilities Safeguard Its Right to Self-Defense
Binance News - An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran’s military capabilities safeguard the country’s right to self-defense. According to Jin10, the spokesperson stated that Iran’s military strength ensures its ability to exercise its right to defend itself.
WORLD CUP | Senegal keep knockout hopes alive with 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq
Binance News - Senegal kept their 2026 World Cup knockout-stage hopes alive by beating 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match, with goals from Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, two from Pape Gueye and one from Iliman Ndiaye, according to Yahoo Sports. Senegal finished Group I on three points with a +2 goal difference after earlier losses to France (3-1) and Norway (3-2), and now must wait on results in other groups to see if they advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Metaplanet to Acquire Siiibo Securities for JPY 2.1 Billion, Closing Expected in Late August
Binance News - Metaplanet signed a share-transfer agreement to acquire Siiibo Securities for JPY 2.1 billion, with the share transfer expected on July 13. According to NS3.AI, Siiibo is expected to become a wholly owned subsidiary in late August. Metaplanet said the acquired firm may be renamed Metaplanet Securities after the transaction closes.
Kalshi Eyes $40 Billion Valuation as CFTC Takes Kentucky to Court Over Prediction Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The CFTC sued Kentucky. That’s the short version. The longer one involves Kalshi, Polymarket, the Bundesliga, and a federal agency… Read the original on Kalshi Eyes $40 Billion Valuation as CFTC Takes Kentucky to Court Over Prediction Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Rosatom Head Says Staff Could Be Sent to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Coming Weeks
Binance News - The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom said the company could send personnel to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant in the coming weeks if the situation remains stable. According to Jin10, the Rosatom chief said the deployment would depend on continued stability, without providing further details on the number of staff or the specific timing.
Must-Read Books About Alan Greenspan's Legacy
Binance News - Tom Keene and Lisa Mateo discuss must-read books about Alan Greenspan’s legacy on this week’s edition of “Bloomberg Money,” according to Bloomberg. Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan died this week at the age of 100.
China’s Transport Ministry Calls for Optimizing National Transport Corridors and Integrated Network
Binance News - China’s Ministry of Transport held an executive meeting chaired by Party Secretary and Minister Liu Wei to review draft rules on general aviation operating license procedures and general aviation business management. According to Jin10, the meeting also heard a briefing on navigation safety保障 work during the construction period of the new Three Gorges water transport channel. The meeting said authorities should strengthen implementation of the main functional zones strategy, further optimize the layout of national comprehensive ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Rises $15 to Break Above $4,060 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot gold rose $15 in a short-term move, breaking above $4,060 per ounce. According to Jin10, spot gold was up 0.83% on the day.
Metaplanet bets Bitcoin treasury firms can survive by packaging Bitcoin income
CryptoSlate - Regulated securities rails could give BTC treasury firms a new engine, if product demand and mNAV math hold up. The post Metaplanet bets Bitcoin treasury firms can survive by packaging Bitcoin income appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple CEO Says Strategy’s STRC Preferred Stock Trades at 25% Discount to Face Value
Binance News - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Strategy has had a negative impact on the market. According to NS3.AI, Garlinghouse pointed to Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, STRC, which he said was trading at a 25% discount to its face value. Garlinghouse cited the discount as an example supporting his view on the company’s market impact. The remarks referenced Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, and its issuance of the STRC perpetual preferred stock.
Angola Sets August Crude Oil Exports at 35 Cargoes, Up From 29 in July
Binance News - Angola’s crude oil export schedule showed that the final number of cargoes for August was set at 35, compared with 29 in July. According to Jin10, the figures were based on the country’s export schedule.
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rise 0.3% Month Over Month In May
Binance News - U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.3% month over month in May. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 0.40% and a previous reading of 0.60%.
WORLD CUP | Dembele hat-trick puts France in command vs Norway; Senegal lead Iraq
Binance News - Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France took command against Norway in the final round of Group I games, with Thelo Aasgaard pulling one back for Norway. Senegal also led Iraq through a Seck goal, while Iraq’s Sulaka was sent off, according to Yahoo Sports. Norway and France had already qualified for the last 32 with six points each, while Senegal and Iraq both realistically needed a big win to keep their chances of progressing alive.
Disney To Pay $50,000,000 Settlement After Being Accused of Driving Up Live Streaming Prices
DailyHODL - Media and entertainment conglomerate Disney has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a class action lawsuit initiated by subscribers of three streaming platforms. According to the settlement administrator’s portal, Disney will pay $50 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit that was consolidated and filed in October of 2023. The class action lawsuit alleged […] The post Disney To Pay $50,000,000 Settlement After Being Accused of Driving Up Live Streaming Prices appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Leads Bid to Buy WildFire Energy for Over $4 Billion
Binance News - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. has emerged as the front-runner to acquire closely held WildFire Energy for more than $4 billion in what would be its largest-ever acquisition, according to Bloomberg.
TPG, Leonard Green Explore Sale of McIlroy-Backed Troon Golf
Binance News - TPG and Leonard Green & Partners, the private equity owners of Troon Golf, are exploring a potential sale of the company, which is one of the largest US golf course operators, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
WORLD CUP | Dembele scores second-fastest World Cup hat trick as France face Norway
Binance News - France’s Ousmane Dembele scored the second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history, netting three goals in 32 minutes against Norway on Friday, according to Yahoo Sports. Dembele’s goals came in the opening 32 minutes, and the report noted it was the first first-half World Cup hat trick since 1994; only Austria’s Erich Probst scored a quicker World Cup hat trick, doing so in 24 minutes in 1954 against Czechoslovakia.
Bitcoin Trades Near $60,073 as Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over Digital Services Taxes
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened immediate 100% tariffs on countries that tax American technology firms through Digital Services Taxes. According to NS3.AI, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Austria have similar measures in place. Markets showed a mixed reaction on June 26 following the comments. Bitcoin traded near $60,073 and was up about 1.5% over the past 24 hours.
Jeremy Grantham said Bitcoin will gradually lose relevance
Cryptopolitan - GMO (NYSE: GMO) co-founder and Wall Street’s most famous bear, Jeremy Grantham, on Friday repeated his long-held negative view of Bitcoin, saying he expects it to slowly disappear over time instead of becoming a lasting part of the financial system. Jeremy has built a reputation by warning about major asset bubbles and has argued that...
Argus Research Initiates Coverage of SpaceX With Hold Rating
Binance News - Argus Research initiated coverage of SpaceX (SPCX.O) and assigned the stock a hold rating. According to Jin10, the research firm said it was starting coverage and did not provide additional details in the report excerpt.
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 CME Net Long Positions Rise to 987,977 Contracts in Week Ended June 23
Binance News - U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed stock fund managers increased their net long positions in S&P 500 CME futures by 4,547 contracts to 987,977 in the week ended June 23. According to ChainCatcher, stock fund speculators reduced their net short positions in S&P 500 CME futures by 146,022 contracts to 355,669 over the same period.
British Billionaire: Bitcoin Will Die With a 'Whimper'
U.Today - Legendary British billionaire investor and GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham has leveled a scathing critique against the leading cryptocurrency. Legendary British billionaire investor and GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham has leveled a scathing critique against the leading cryptocurrency.
AI | Apple Vision Pro and Smart Glasses Chief to Leave for OpenAI
Binance News - Apple Inc.’s top executive in charge of the Vision Pro headset and the company’s smart glasses efforts is leaving for OpenAI, continuing a streak of high-profile defections to rivals in the artificial intelligence and hardware sectors, according to Bloomberg.
5 US Tech Stocks in Focus as Trump Threatens 100% Digital Tax Tariffs
BeInCrypto - Trump threatened 100% tariffs over digital taxes on US tech firms, with Meta and Microsoft rising while Apple slipped. The post 5 US Tech Stocks in Focus as Trump Threatens 100% Digital Tax Tariffs appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Spain regulator rules out extension for non-MiCA compliant crypto companies
CoinTelegraph - Carlos San Basilio said that “there will be no exceptions or extensions” to the MiCA deadline requiring crypto exchanges offering services to EU-based users to be licensed.
Senators Demand Answers From CFTC Over Alleged Polymarket Deceptive Advertising
Decrypt - Senators are seeking answers from the CFTC about recent allegations of deceptive marketing from Polymarket.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6—But Only for Some Users Due to Trump Admin
Decrypt - OpenAI introduced the GPT-5.6 family of AI models on Friday, but only limited users can access them for now thanks to the U.S. government.
Polymarket says its annualized revenue has climbed above $1 billion
Cryptopolitan - Polymarket says its yearly revenue pace has climbed past $1 billion, a figure revealed as trading activity accelerates across prediction markets. The update arrived just over a month after the company opened access to its regulated U.S. marketplace by removing a waiting list that had been in place since launch. Recently, the FIFA World Cup...
Binance will be cut off from Europe on July 1 – Removes the “best liquidity in the world” says CZ
CryptoSlate - The July 1 deadline will show whether licensed venues can absorb users without weakening execution or stablecoin access. The post Binance will be cut off from Europe on July 1 – Removes the “best liquidity in the world” says CZ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BitGo Cuts 85 Jobs After NYSE Debut, Bets Hard on AI Infrastructure
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BitGo is cutting roughly 15% of its staff. That’s somewhere between 85 and 90 people out of a total headcount… Read the original on BitGo Cuts 85 Jobs After NYSE Debut, Bets Hard on AI Infrastructure. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SEC, CFTC seek input on unified portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives
CoinTelegraph - The regulatory agencies are seeking public feedback on cross-margining, collateral and risk management as cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading continue to expand.
Kalshi Scores FIFA World Cup Spotlight as Prediction Market Trading Surges to Record
Decrypt - As prediction markets notch record trading volumes, Kalshi is ramping up its marketing push through a high-profile FIFA World Cup deal.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Is Here—But Most Users Still Cannot Access It
BeInCrypto - OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-5.6, its latest frontier AI model family, but most developers and businesses will have to wait before gaining access. The company announced that GPT-5.6 will initially be available only to a small group of trusted, government-approved partners, with a broader rollout expected in the coming weeks. The staggered launch marks one The post OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Is Here—But Most Users Still Cannot Access It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
PRECIOUS METALS | China Seeks Public Comment on Draft Rules for Gold Import and Export Management
Binance News - China’s central bank and customs authority issued a notice seeking public feedback on a draft set of rules governing the import and export of gold and gold products. According to Jin10, the People’s Bank of China and the General Administration of Customs released a notification on the public consultation for the “Measures for the Administration of the Import and Export of Gold and Gold Products (Draft for Comments).” The draft states that, except as provided under Article 4 of the measures, ...
Crypto’s ETF Boom Faces $4.5 Billion Reality Check After Brutal Week
Binance News - Investors who were expected to bring stability to Bitcoin through exchange-traded funds are pulling money out, delivering a $4.5 billion reality check to the crypto ETF boom, according to Bloomberg. The shift underscores renewed volatility in crypto markets as ETF flows reverse after a period of strong demand.
Ethereum whale who shorted October 2025 crash opens $19.7M ETH short position
CoinTelegraph - Ether’s technical setup points to a potential drop to $1,375, a move that could lift one whale’s unrealized profit to $2.39 million.
Italy’s June Istat Manufacturing Confidence Index Holds at 88.4
Binance News - Italy’s Istat manufacturing confidence index came in at 88.4 in June, matching market expectations of 88.4. According to Jin10, the prior reading was revised to 87.9 from 87.9.
Italy’S Istat Consumer Confidence Index Falls To 92.4 In June
Binance News - Italy’s Istat consumer confidence index came in at 92.4 in June, down from 93.4 previously and below the 94.5 consensus expectation. According to Jin10, the release showed a weaker reading than both the prior figure and market forecasts.
Morgan Stanley-Led Group to Sell Chicago Parking Meter Lease for $2.5 Billion
Binance News - New York-based Stonepeak Partners will pay $2.5 billion to buy the remainder of a lease of Chicago’s parking meters from a Morgan Stanley-led group, according to Bloomberg. A spokesperson for Stonepeak confirmed the transaction.
Credit Agricole Expects Mild Month-End Demand for U.S. Dollars
Binance News - Credit Agricole said its month-end pricing model indicated markets were likely to see mild U.S. dollar buying ahead of the end-of-June fixing. According to Jin10, the bank said global equities performed strongly in June and the U.S. dollar rose against major currencies over the month. After factoring in equity moves, market-cap weights, and exchange-rate performance, it said portfolio rebalancing flows at month-end were expected to generate overall mild demand for dollars, with the strongest buy signal seen in USD/SEK. The bank cautioned that market moves were not only influenced by month-end ...
Trump Administration Asks OpenAI to Limit GPT-5.6 Rollout: Reports
Decrypt - The reported request to OpenAI follows the Trump administration's move to limit access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.
3 Assets Smart Money Is Buying as the Crypto Winter Drags On
BeInCrypto - With the crypto winter meter stuck at 32, capital is leaking out of digital assets and hunting elsewhere. BeInCrypto’s tracking shows it landing in commodities and stocks, where the assets smart money is buying point to early positioning rather than chasing. Across two metals and a hyperscaler, the pattern repeats: quiet accumulation into a pullback, The post 3 Assets Smart Money Is Buying as the Crypto Winter Drags On appeared first on BeInCrypto.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes Will Face 100% Tariffs
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said many European countries are discussing plans to impose digital services taxes on U.S. companies, and that some are close to implementing them. According to Odaily, Trump said any country that levies such a tax would have all goods it sells to the United States immediately subject to a 100% tariff.
DraftKings Launches DKeX Prediction Markets Exchange After $11.3 Billion Annualized Trading Volume
Binance News - DraftKings has launched its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, after its vertical reached about $3.4 billion in annualized consumer volume. According to NS3.AI, DraftKings said its annualized total trading volume was roughly $11.3 billion as of June 21, with the World Cup driving activity. DraftKings said DKeX uses technology from Railbird Technologies. Railbird holds a CFTC license and was acquired by DraftKings in October 2025.
Kish Airport Resumes Operations After Four-Month Suspension, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - Kish Airport has resumed operations after a four-month suspension, Iranian media reported. According to Jin10, the report cited Iran’s Nour News as the source of the information.
Polymarket Whale Buys $56,397 on France in Norway vs. France Market, Implied Odds at 63%
Binance News - A whale placed a single $56,397 buy on “France” in Polymarket’s “Norway vs. France” prediction market, according to on-chain monitoring data. According to ChainCatcher, the trade was flagged by Catcher Predict as a large fund movement on Polymarket. Based on the latest transaction price, the market’s implied win probability for France was 63%.
TikTok and YouTube remove 4.7 million accounts amid expanding global enforcement efforts
Cryptopolitan - Indonesia has shut down about 4.7 million social media accounts held by children under 16, the country’s communications minister said, as the government’s new rules on young users start to take hold. Officials called the figure an early sign that platforms are beginning to meet their duty to keep children safe online. The deactivations are...