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DeepSeek eyes IPO; XRP gains traction in Japan; Bitcoin's corporate buying perception shifts.
DeepSeek May File for IPO This Year as It Weighs Fresh Fundraising
BeInCrypto - Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has begun preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) and has also opened early talks with new investors for another funding round. The moves come only weeks after DeepSeek closed its first external round, signaling that investors are aggressively chasing top Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) plays. DeepSeek Eyes IPO Filing This The post DeepSeek May File for IPO This Year as It Weighs Fresh Fundraising appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Why Strategy’s Tiny 32 BTC Sale Changed How Investors View Corporate Bitcoin Buying
CryptoPotato - Corporate treasury demand still supports Bitcoin, but Strategy's balance sheet now matters more than headline BTC purchase announcements.
Japanese Retail Investors' Net Short Dollar Bets Hit Record High Since 2008
Binance News - Japanese retail investors' bearish sentiment on the U.S. dollar intensified last month, with net short positions surging to the highest level in nearly 20 years. According to Jin10, data from the Japan Financial Futures Association showed that net short dollar positions held by Japanese retail investors increased more than fourfold from the previous month to 2.79 trillion yen (approximately $17.2 billion), the highest since records began in late 2008. Japanese retail investors dominate spot foreign exchange trading in Tokyo, and their positioning may influence the effectiveness of government intervention to support the yen. With these investors already heavily betting on a weaker dollar, if the government sells dollars and buys yen, the impact may be less than in the past. ...
AI TRENDS | South Korea’s FSC Plans to Expand Public Growth Fund to 200 Trillion Won
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to expand the operating size of its Public Growth Fund from 150 trillion won to 200 trillion won and broaden its investment scope to include sectors such as aerospace. According to Odaily, a policy briefing said the FSC will raise the fund’s annual operating scale to 40 trillion won from 30 trillion won. The briefing said the fund’s total operating scale over the next five years is expected to reach 200 trillion won. Support targets will be expanded beyond 12 major high-tech industries currently ...
XRP Gains Institutional Momentum as SBI Expands Finance Infrastructure in Japan
Bitcoin.com - XRP is at the center of a new institutional finance initiative in Japan after SBI Digital Finance and Doppler Finance formed a strategic partnership, extending Doppler’s collaboration with SBI Group companies beyond an earlier XRP yield and tokenization initiative. Why Is Japan Becoming a Focal Point for Institutional XRP Finance? Doppler Finance, a tokenized capital […]
Jordan Says It Intercepted Three Ballistic Missiles Entering Its Airspace From Iran
Binance News - Jordan's military said its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iran early Wednesday. According to Jin10, the military described the missiles as coming from Iran into Jordan's airspace.
China's NBS: Economy Stayed Within a Reasonable Range in the First Half
Binance News - China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said China's economy operated within a reasonable range in the first half of the year, with new quality productive forces being fostered and high-quality development improving, according to 36Kr. The NBS also warned that external instability and uncertainty remain elevated, while China faces a pronounced imbalance of strong supply and weak demand, meaning the foundation for an economic recovery still needs to be consolidated.
China's NBS: Intellectual Property Product Investment Rose 9.4% in H1, Share of Fixed-Asset Investment Hit 13.8%
Binance News - Investment in intellectual property products in China rose 9.4% year on year in the first half of 2026, accelerating by 1.5 percentage points from the first quarter, according to 36Kr. The share of intellectual property product investment in total fixed-asset investment reached 13.8%, up 1.4 percentage points from the first quarter, Wang Guanhua, spokesperson for China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said at a State Council Information Office press briefing on July 15.
Shenzhen Zhichuangxin Microelectronics Raises Pre-A Round, Plans OpenHarmony and RISC-V Partnership With Kaihong Digital
Binance News - Shenzhen Zhichuangxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (Zhichuangxin) has completed a Pre-A funding round, with participation from TusStar Venture Capital, an industry fund initiated by Shenzhen Kaihong Digital Industry Development Co., Ltd. (Kaihong Digital), Zhuhai Zhengling Group, and Yingguang Technology, according to 36Kr. After the round, Zhichuangxin and Kaihong Digital plan a strategic partnership focused on integrating OpenHarmony with open-source RISC-V to build a "dual open-source" hardware-software ecosystem and accelerate deployment in scenarios such as smart terminals. Founded in 2022 by former Alibaba T-Head executive Chen ...
SK Hynix Stock: US Investors Paying 51% More Than Seoul Despite a 10% Pop
BeInCrypto - US investors pay 51% more than Seoul for SK Hynix stock, even after Seoul shares jumped 10% Wednesday. The post SK Hynix Stock: US Investors Paying 51% More Than Seoul Despite a 10% Pop appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Anthropic's cemetery ad draws mockery from Altman and tech workers
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic aired a commercial over the weekend that begins with a burning house. Later, the location resurfaces in a cemetery with numerous headstones.
MoonPay Joins x402 Foundation Board
Binance News - MoonPay has joined the x402 Foundation as a board member. According to Foresight News, MoonPay announced its participation in the foundation and said it will serve on the board.
Goldman Sachs Sees Brent Crude Possibly Exceeding $110 a Barrel in the Fourth Quarter of 2026
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said Brent crude prices could rise above $110 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2026 if the recovery in exports from the Gulf region remains stalled and the rebound in production is delayed.
Trump Holds Situation Room Meeting on Wider Iran Offensive
Binance News - According to Axios, President Trump held a Situation Room meeting Tuesday to discuss plans for a major offensive in Iran that sources said would be broader than the current U.S. strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reported the U.S. military carried out strikes in the strait area and along Iran’s southern coast for a fourth straight day, targeting air defenses and radar systems, anti-ship missile positions, and drone launch sites, while U.S. officials said the goal was to degrade Iran’s ability to attack ships transiting the strait. Iran continued retaliatory missile and drone launches at U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports took effect Tuesday afternoon; U.S. officials also said the military coordinated the transit ...
AI TRENDS | China Merchants Securities: Electronic Fiberglass Cloth Is in a Super Cycle, With Growth Drivers Shifting to Earnings
Binance News - China Merchants Securities said the current rally in electronic fiberglass cloth is a high-prosperity cycle jointly driven by a surge in AI industry demand and orderly supply. According to Jin10, the brokerage said trading has moved from a phase dominated by price increases caused by cloth shortages to a stage focused on whether price gains can exceed expectations and how long the upcycle can last, which it said will respectively determine companies’ earnings per share and valuations. China Merchants Securities said the electronic fiberglass cloth industry still ...
MEXC Logs 7.1 Billion USDT in SpaceX Futures as CEO Vugar Usi Reshapes the Exchange
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MEXC just dropped its Q2 2026 report, and the numbers are big. SpaceX futures alone hit 7.1 billion USDT in… Read the original on MEXC Logs 7.1 Billion USDT in SpaceX Futures as CEO Vugar Usi Reshapes the Exchange. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran-Aligned Iraqi Militia Kataib Hezbollah Warns It Will Respond to Any "New War" Against Iran
Binance News - An Iran-aligned Iraqi paramilitary group, Kataib Hezbollah, warned that it would respond if an adversary launches a “new war” against Iran. According to Jin10, the statement was attributed to Al Jazeera. The report said Kataib Hezbollah described itself as prepared to respond in the event of such an escalation.
Arch CTO Himanshu Sahay Says Bitcoin Validates Rules, Not Motives, as BIP-110 Rift Deepens
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor’s description of BIP‑110 as dangerous has deepened rifts within the Bitcoin community, leading Arch co‑founder Himanshu Sahay to urge a measured, fact‑based review of the proposal. A Fault Line in Bitcoin Philosophy Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s argument pushing back against BIP-110 has stepped directly into one of the most polarizing philosophical fault […]
DBS Group Targets S$1 Trillion in Wealth Management Assets by 2030
Binance News - DBS Group is seeking to more than double its wealth management assets to about S$1 trillion by 2030 as it accelerates expansion in Asian markets. According to Jin10, foreign media reported that the bank plans to add at least 600 employees and open 18 new wealth management centers in its core markets of Singapore and Hong Kong. DBS Group said its S$1 trillion target reflects an ambition to rank among large global asset managers alongside institutions such as UBS Group, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan that manage more than $1 trillion in client assets. ...
Xbox Workers Stunned After 3,200 Job Cuts, About 20% of Staff
Binance News - Xbox is cutting about 3,200 jobs, an estimated 20% of its workforce, with around 1,600 roles going immediately and the remaining 1,600 over the next 12 months, according to BBC. The layoffs follow a memo from Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma saying she planned to “reset the business”, and Xbox leadership said the “painful” cuts are intended to focus resources on its biggest franchises, including Fallout. The BBC said affected staff included workers at Xbox-owned ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda-linked studios such as ID Software, where former employees said nearly 100 staff were laid off. Xbox told the BBC reports that ...
WORLD CUP | England Face Argentina in World Cup Semi-Final at Atlanta Stadium
Binance News - England will play Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, with Thomas Tuchel’s side aiming to reach the country’s first men’s World Cup final since winning in 1966. Yahoo Sports reported that the winner will face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final.
Messi Leads 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Odds at 59% on Predict.fun
Binance News - Messi’s probability of winning the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot rose to 59% on predict.fun, moving him ahead of Kylian Mbappe, according to monitoring by the PPP prediction market tool. According to Odaily, the probability increased by 25% over the past 24 hours, while Mbappe’s odds fell to 32%, down 24% over the same period; Harry Kane was third at 9%. Odaily reported that France lost 0–2 to Spain and was eliminated earlier today. As of now, Mbappe and Messi lead the scoring chart with eight goals each, while Erling Haaland has seven goals and is no longer in contention for the Golden Boot. ...
England vs. Argentina World Cup Semifinal Market Implies 35% Win Probability for England
Binance News - A prediction market event for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina showed implied probabilities of 35% for an England win, 33% for a draw, and 32% for an Argentina win. According to Odaily, the market is limited to the match result within the first 90 minutes of regular time, including stoppage time. The semifinal match is scheduled for 3:00 (UTC+8) tomorrow.
South Korean Asset Managers Discuss Raising Minimum Deposits for Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Investment Association said CEOs from 10 major asset management firms discussed investor protection measures for launching single-stock leveraged ETFs, including raising minimum deposit requirements and spreading rebalancing trades across the trading day. According to Odaily, a statement from the association said participants agreed it is necessary to increase the minimum deposit required to invest in such leveraged products from the current level of 10 million won. To reduce the market impact of daily rebalancing trades that are concentrated ...
PBOC Sets Yuan Midpoint at 6.7910 per Dollar, Up 80 Pips
Binance News - China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), set the yuan's daily midpoint at 6.7910 per U.S. dollar, up 80 pips from the previous trading day's 6.7990, according to 36Kr. The prior session's official close was 6.7779, and the offshore yuan last closed at 6.7730.
China's Second-Quarter GDP Rose 0.9% Quarter on Quarter
Binance News - China's GDP rose 0.9% quarter on quarter in the second quarter. According to Jin10, the result matched the 0.9% expectation and compared with a prior reading of 1.30%.
U.S.-Iran Options Narrow After Another Hormuz Clash
Binance News - Both the United States and Iran are facing fewer and fewer options after another conflict erupted around the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump wants to end the war before the midterm elections, while Iran is trying to use pressure on shipping to wear down U.S. resolve. The report described the situation as a contest centered on time, costs, and political endurance.
China's Industrial Output Growth Accelerated to 5.3% Year Over Year in June
Binance News - China's industrial output rose 5.3% year over year in June. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 4.7% and a prior reading of 4.50%.
Apple opens new Siri AI to public beta testers with iOS 27
Cryptopolitan - Owners of iPhones can now test Apple's redesigned Siri without a developer account. On Monday, Apple released the public beta of iOS 27.
Iranian Military Says It Carried Out A Second Strike On U.S. Facilities At Azraq Base In Jordan
Binance News - Iran's military said it carried out a second strike targeting U.S. military facilities at the Azraq base in Jordan. According to Jin10, the statement described the operation as Iran's second attack against U.S. facilities located at the Azraq base.
China to Release Second-Quarter GDP and June Activity Data Shortly
Binance News - China is set to publish its second-quarter GDP year-on-year figure, as well as June year-on-year growth for value-added industrial output above the designated size and total retail sales of consumer goods. According to Jin10, the data were scheduled to be released in about 10 minutes.
South Korea Plans to Complete Measures by Early Next Year to Join MSCI, Finance Minister Says
Binance News - South Korea’s finance minister said the government plans to have all measures in place by early next year so the country can be included in MSCI. According to Jin10, the finance minister did not provide further details on what measures would be implemented or a specific timeline beyond early next year.
DeepMind’s Hassabis Bets AGI Will Hit Harder Than Electricity Ever Did
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Demis Hassabis said it plainly. AGI — artificial general intelligence — will dwarf the impact of electricity and fire. Not… Read the original on DeepMind’s Hassabis Bets AGI Will Hit Harder Than Electricity Ever Did. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP FOMO Rises as Crypto Sentiment Turns Bullish Despite Price Dip
Bitcoin.com - XRP-related sentiment has reached a five-week high, according to Santiment’s analysis, as bullish commentary accelerates despite price weakness. Market participants are showing increased optimism while payments-related developments continue to shape discussions around XRP’s future opportunity. XRP FOMO Rises as Investors Focus on a Bigger Payments Opportunity XRP sentiment has shifted sharply as bullish commentary around […]
Bitmine generated $46M from Ethereum staking last quarter
CoinTelegraph - Ethereum staking generated 98% of Bitmine’s revenue last quarter as the company’s pivot from Bitcoin mining gained momentum following its March validator launch.
US government to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group
Cryptopolitan - The Trump administration launched Gold Eagle today, an AI-backed clearinghouse that ranks pooled software vulnerability reports from federal agencies and private companies by their level of danger. The program then coordinates patching these vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure, including financial systems. According to the July 14 White House press release, Gold Eagle has already started to...
CryptoQuant Flags Whale Accumulation and Profit Signals as Bitcoin Wobbles
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s sending mixed messages right now. CryptoQuant’s on-chain data is flashing what analysts are calling bullish signals — improving investor… Read the original on CryptoQuant Flags Whale Accumulation and Profit Signals as Bitcoin Wobbles. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol deletes user files and databases on its own
Cryptopolitan - Developers say that OpenAI's newest coding model, GPT-5.6 Sol, has deleted files, worktrees, and at least one production database without being asked.
Anthropic backs Canadian AI research with $10M in Claude credits
Cryptopolitan - According to the statement made by Anthropic on Tuesday, the firm is set to give eight research organizations in Canada $10 million CAD in Claude credits. We’re committing $10 million CAD and partnering with leading AI institutions in Canada to help fund new AI research. https://t.co/A8wpanWYQO — Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) July 14, 2026 These credits will...
CleanSpark Secures $6.6 Billion Lease, Eyes AI Beyond Bitcoin
TheCurrencyAnalytics - CleanSpark makes a significant move. The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company has signed a 20-year infrastructure lease with a global tech… Read the original on CleanSpark Secures $6.6 Billion Lease, Eyes AI Beyond Bitcoin. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CFTC steps in after Michigan tries to cancel Kalshi contracts
Cryptopolitan - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission invoked its emergency authority on July 14 to stay a proposed emergency rule from KalshiEX that would have force-liquidated Michigan users’ trades. At the same time, the commission asked Kalshi to perform the open agreements through normal settlement during the process of reviewing. The dispute stems from a temporary restraining...
Japan’s May Core Machinery Orders Fall 12.4% Month Over Month
Binance News - Japan’s core machinery orders fell 12.4% month over month in May. According to Jin10, the result compared with a forecast of a 4.2% decline and a prior reading of an 8.70% increase.
WORLD CUP | Spain Beat France 2-0 to Reach Final as Deschamps Questions Referee Iván Barton
Binance News - Spain beat France 2-0 in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal to advance to Sunday’s final, with goals in each half and a first-half penalty converted by Mikel Oyarzabal after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box. France coach Didier Deschamps criticized the officiating after the match and questioned whether referee Iván Barton of El Salvador was at the level to handle a World Cup semifinal, according to Yahoo Sports.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel Confident Rice Can Start England Semi-Final After Training Ahead of Argentina
Binance News - Thomas Tuchel said he is confident Declan Rice can start England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina after the midfielder trained on the eve of the match, according to Yahoo Sports. England face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday after reaching the last four with a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami, a game in which Rice was substituted at half-time after illness left him bedbound for three days before the quarter-final. Tuchel said everyone is fit to start except Jordan Henderson, who missed training after arm surgery, and Jarell Quansah, who is suspended for Wednesday as he serves a two-match ban following a red card at the Estadio Azteca; Reece James is also pushing to start after returning from a hamstring issue as a second-half substitute against ...
STOCKS | Mercer Says U.S. Corporate Pension Funding Level Fell 1 Point to 109% in June
Binance News - U.S. corporate pension plans sponsored by companies in the S&P 1500 saw their estimated funding level fall by 1 percentage point in June to 109%, Mercer said. According to Jin10, Mercer said the decline was driven by a drop in U.S. stocks. Mercer said that as of the end of June, the estimated total surplus for these plans fell by $7 billion to $139 billion, compared with a surplus of $146 billion at the end of May. Mercer partner Matt McDaniel said that after a strong nonfarm payrolls report in ...
U.S. Government Moves Seized Alameda and FTX Crypto Assets to Eight New Addresses
Binance News - The U.S. government emptied another wallet holding seized assets linked to Alameda Research and FTX and distributed the funds to eight new addresses. According to Odaily, Onchain Lens monitoring showed the transfers included 4,110 AXS, 5.37 YFI, 1,230 COMP, 311,600 MANA, 0.533 WBTC, 4,050 NMR, 138,950 RLC, and 209.18 ETH. The original wallet’s balance was reported as zero after the transfers.
Weizhao Semiconductor Files for Hong Kong IPO With GF Securities as Sole Sponsor
Binance News - Shenzhen Weizhao Semiconductor Co., Ltd. filed an application for a Hong Kong listing with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) on July 14, with GF Securities as the sole sponsor, according to 36Kr.
South Korea’s June Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.7%
Binance News - South Korea’s unemployment rate was 2.7% in June, down from a previous reading of 2.80%. According to Jin10, the latest figure marked a decline from the prior level.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise by 1.998 Tons to 1,004.447 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 1.998 tons from the previous day. According to Jin10, the fund’s current holdings stood at 1,004.447 tons.
EU sanctions $300M Trickbot ransomware operations kingpin
Cryptopolitan - Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, the Russian national who ran the Trickbot ransomware syndicate under the alias “Stern,” has been sanctioned by the European Union. The sanction is the result of a coordinated action with the United States and the United Kingdom that targeted a wide network of cybercriminals and the services that keep them online. Who...
Yum Brands shares fall as Taco Bell pulls some items amid cyclosporiasis outbreak scrutiny
Binance News - According to CNBC, Yum Brands’ Taco Bell said it removed limited items from some restaurants as a precaution, while noting U.S. health officials have not confirmed a link between the widening cyclosporiasis outbreak and the chain or any specific food product. Yum shares fell as much as 4.5% after The Washington Post reported federal and state officials were investigating whether lettuce served at Taco Bell may be associated with the outbreak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that lab-confirmed cases rose to 1,645, up by more than 800 from a week earlier, with 34 states reporting cases; the outbreak began on May 1 and has resulted in 141 hospitalizations as of July 13, with no deaths reported.
Over 95% of Coinbase’s code is now written with help of AI
CoinTelegraph - Coinbase’s Rob Witoff said the company is leaning more on AI to help with execution, but still needs high-agency humans for judgment and strategy.
U.S. President Donald Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Power Plants Next Week Without Deal
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran power plants next week if no agreement is reached. According to Jin10, Agence France-Presse reported the remarks.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says the U.S. Held Talks With Iran on Tuesday
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States held talks with Iran on Tuesday. According to Jin10, Trump did not provide additional details about the dialogue.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Iran Energy Facility Targets Would Be Left for Last
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would leave targets involving Iran's energy facilities until the end. According to Jin10, Trump made the remark without providing additional details.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Strikes on Iran Will Continue Until He Says Enough
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said strikes on Iran would continue until he says they are enough. According to Jin10, Fox News reported that Trump said Iran still has some will to fight, but not much remaining capacity.
Explosion Sounds Linked to Clashes in Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Media Says
Binance News - Explosion sounds appeared to be linked to exchanges of fire and clashes in waters in the Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported the assessment.
Iranian Military Says Drones Struck U.S. Facilities at Jordan’s Azraq Base
Binance News - Iran’s military said it launched drone attacks on U.S. military facilities at Jordan’s Azraq base, targeting an F-18 aircraft position, personnel housing, and an equipment warehouse, and said it had previously carried out six rounds of strikes on U.S. bases in the region. According to ChainCatcher, the report was cited from Jinshi.
Iranian Military Says Drone Operations Against U.S. Bases in Region Will Continue Until “Final Victory,” Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - Iran’s military said drone operations targeting U.S. bases in the region would continue until “final victory.” According to Jin10, the statement was reported by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.
Eric Balchunas Says T. Rowe Price’s Active Crypto ETF TKNZ Is Ready to Launch
Binance News - Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on X that T. Rowe Price’s active cryptocurrency ETF, TKNZ, is ready to launch and could go live at any time, adding that he expects it to debut on Thursday. According to Odaily, Balchunas said he believes the ETF was held back until the effects of October selling eased somewhat, and he described the timing as appropriate.
Three Senate Democrats urged colleagues to oppose the Clarity Act amid Trump's crypto ties
Cryptopolitan - Three Senate Democrats used a Capitol Hill press conference on Tuesday to press their colleagues to reject the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing the crypto market structure bill would shield President Donald Trump’s personal crypto profits unless it is rewritten. Their stand matters because the bill cannot clear the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster without at...
Three US senators oppose CLARITY Act on ethics grounds with vote expected soon
CoinTelegraph - Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly said the chamber will consider a vote on the crypto market structure bill before Aug. 10, though it’s unclear whether it has enough Democratic support to pass.
International Oil Prices Rise as WTI and Brent Settle Higher
Binance News - International oil prices rose at the close. According to Jin10, the New York Mercantile Exchange light sweet crude oil futures contract for August delivery rose $1.20 to settle at $79.34 per barrel, up 1.54%. The London Brent crude oil futures contract for September delivery rose $1.43 to settle at $84.73 per barrel, up 1.72%.
Iranian Media: Hengam Island Hit by U.S. Shelling
Binance News - Iranian media reported that Hengam Island in Iran was hit by U.S. shelling. According to Jin10, the report cited the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Iranian Media: Iranian Officials Deny Any Explosion in Chabahar
Binance News - Iranian media reported that Iranian local and security officials denied that any explosion occurred in Chabahar. According to Jin10, the report was attributed to Iran's Tasnim News Agency.
Iran Activated Air Defense Systems Near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - Air defense systems near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant have been activated. According to Jin10, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported the activation of the air defense systems in the area near the facility.
3 Dota 2 Survivors Advance as Rune Eaters Stuns Virtus.pro at EWC 2026
Bitcoin.com - Team Liquid, Rune Eaters Esports, and LGD Gaming survived elimination Tuesday at the Esports World Cup 2026 Dota 2 tournament, while an integrity review postponed the remaining July 14 series. 3 Teams Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive The Survival Stage at the Esports World Cup in Paris began with 12 teams competing for the tournament’s […]
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Says Its AI Smart Speaker Did Not Infringe Apple Trade Secrets
Binance News - OpenAI said its AI smart speaker product did not infringe Apple’s trade secrets. According to Jin10, OpenAI stated that the product did not violate Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) trade secrets.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Plans to Launch an AI Smart Speaker as Its First Hardware Product
Binance News - OpenAI plans to launch an AI smart speaker as its first hardware product, positioned as an AI companion assistant. According to Jin10, the information was described as a market report.
MicroStrategy Holds 152,000 Bitcoin as Dot-Com Ghost Haunts Saylor’s Bet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor has done something pretty remarkable. He took a company that became a cautionary tale of the dot-com crash… Read the original on MicroStrategy Holds 152,000 Bitcoin as Dot-Com Ghost Haunts Saylor’s Bet. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple Burns Another 10 Million RLUSD
U.Today - Ripple has burned another 10 million RLUSD, continuing a string of treasury burns that has reduced the circulating supply of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. Ripple has burned another 10 million RLUSD, continuing a string of treasury burns that has reduced the circulating supply of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
U.S. API Gasoline Inventories Fall 1.664 Million Barrels in Week Ending July 10
Binance News - U.S. gasoline inventories fell by 1.664 million barrels in the week ending July 10. According to Jin10, the market expectation was for an increase of 600,000 barrels, while the previous reading showed a decline of 2.929 million barrels.
U.S. API Cushing Crude Oil Inventories Rise by 238,000 Barrels in Week Ending July 10
Binance News - U.S. API Cushing crude oil inventories rose by 238,000 barrels in the week ending July 10. According to Jin10, the previous reading was a decline of 69,000 barrels.
Meta sued by 26 workers alleging AI-driven layoffs discriminated against employees on protected leave
Binance News - According to CNBC, a coalition of current and former Meta employees sued the company, alleging it used artificial intelligence in its latest round of layoffs in a discriminatory way. In a lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, attorneys for 26 unnamed workers said the plaintiffs were among the 10% of Meta’s workforce cut in May and alleged the company’s internal AI systems did not account for approved absences when selecting employees for termination, potentially violating laws tied to protected leave, pregnancy and disability discrimination. The complaint said the tools relied on inputs including performance ratings, productivity metrics, “AI-native” ratings and AI-token consumption, which the plaintiffs argued ...
Jito proposes routing all JTX fee revenue into JTO buybacks and burns
Cryptopolitan - Jito, the largest liquid-staking protocol on Solana, recently put forward a governance proposal that would commit its entire share of fees from JTX, its new trading platform, to buying JTO tokens on the open market and permanently destroying them. The plan, filed as JIP-38, only works if JTX becomes popular and generates a lot of...
U.S. Military Resumes Maritime Blockade on Vessels Traveling to and From Iranian Ports
Binance News - The U.S. military confirmed it resumed a maritime blockade on vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas at 4:00 a.m. According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said the blockade was restored at 4:00 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time) today. U.S. Central Command said more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft are deployed in the Middle East. It added that U.S. forces remain on high alert, have lethal strike capability, and are ready to act at any time.
Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in May, While the U.K. and China Increased
Binance News - Japan reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasuries in May. According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Department data showed Japan held $1.143 trillion in U.S. Treasuries in May, down from $1.210 trillion in April. The data also showed the United Kingdom held $949 billion in U.S. Treasuries in May, up from $938 billion in April. China held $659 billion in U.S. Treasuries in May, up from $651 billion in April.
Ethereum Futures Data Complicates $1.85K Breakout Attempt
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum is stuck. Price has stabilized near $1,850 after getting hammered down from May highs around $2,400, and right now… Read the original on Ethereum Futures Data Complicates $1.85K Breakout Attempt. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iranian Media: U.S. Missile Hit Area Near Sirik Without Damaging Residential Or Commercial Zones
Binance News - A missile launched by the U.S. military hit an area near Sirik, according to a statement from the Hormozgan provincial government. According to Jin10, Iranian media Mehr News Agency cited the Hormozgan provincial government as saying the strike caused no damage to residential areas or commercial zones.
DeepMind CEO Says AGI Will Be Bigger Than Electricity or Fire
Decrypt - Demis Hassabis says artificial general intelligence is only a few years away and proposes a new U.S. standards body to test frontier AI models before release.
Bipartisan senators introduce PROMISE Act to set process for Social Security reform
Binance News - According to CNBC, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act, a bill that would create a legislative process for considering changes to Social Security as the program faces a projected funding shortfall. The proposal follows the 2026 Social Security trustees report, which projects the retirement trust fund could be depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, after which 78% of retirement benefits would be payable; if the retirement and disability trust funds are combined, full benefits could be paid until 2034, when 83% would be payable. The bill’s sponsors include Sens. Dick Durbin, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Tim Kaine, Angus King and Thom Tillis, and it would direct the Social Security Advisory Board to gather public input and submit a base bill designed ...
Ethereum’s AUCIL Framework Puts Sybil Resistance at Center of Node Security Debate
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum researchers are sounding alarms. A post on Ethereum Research digs into Sybil resistance vulnerabilities inside the AUCIL framework, raising… Read the original on Ethereum’s AUCIL Framework Puts Sybil Resistance at Center of Node Security Debate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades Despite State Restraining Order
Binance News - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered Kalshi on Tuesday to honor trades involving Michigan residents, despite Michigan’s effort to force cancellations. According to The Block, the directive follows a Michigan state court’s 14-day restraining order issued about two weeks ago that told Kalshi to stop offering sports-related event contracts and to unwind certain existing trades. Kalshi is a registered designated contract market regulated by the CFTC under the Commodity Exchange Act. The CFTC has also filed lawsuits against several states, arguing it is acting to protect the jurisdiction it says Congress granted.
Lucid Stock Crashes 50% on Alleged False Report
BeInCrypto - Lucid stock crashed 50% after a report said the EV maker weighs Chapter 11 or going private. Lucid calls it false. The post Lucid Stock Crashes 50% on Alleged False Report appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump scrapped a proposed 20% Strait of Hormuz transit fee within 24 hours
Cryptopolitan - President Donald Trump reversed course on a proposed 20% shipping fee for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, less than a day after announcing it, saying Gulf nations had offered large investment deals in its place. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, saying he would swap the transit fee for trade...
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Mine Clearance Completed in Northern Strait of Hormuz, Mines Still Present in Old Channel
Binance News - Iran’s deputy foreign minister said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy had completed mine-clearing operations in the northern part of the Strait of Hormuz in line with a memorandum of understanding. According to Jin10, the official added that mines still remained in the old shipping channel.
Wells Fargo Tops Q2 Estimates, Reiterates 2026 Net Interest Income Outlook
Binance News - According to CNBC, Wells Fargo reported second-quarter revenue rose 8.6% year over year to $22.62 billion, beating the $21.84 billion LSEG-compiled consensus estimate, while earnings per share increased 25% to $2 versus a $1.71 estimate; the bank said $0.04 of EPS was tied to a one-time tax benefit. Shares were down nearly 3% in afternoon trading after the results, and the stock was down about 8% year to date. The bank said it returned about $4.4 billion to shareholders in the quarter, including $3 billion of buybacks for 37.4 million shares and $1.4 billion in dividends. Wells Fargo reiterated its 2026 net interest income outlook of plus/minus $50 billion and kept its 2026 noninterest expense outlook at about $55.7 billion.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Says New Shipping Route Planned for Omani Vessels
Binance News - Iran’s deputy foreign minister said Iran has planned a new shipping route for Omani vessels. According to Jin10, the official did not provide additional details.
Hyperscale Data GPUS Buys 32.49 More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 1,032.49 BTC
Binance News - Hyperscale Data GPUS has purchased an additional 32.49 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 1,032.49 BTC. According to Odaily, BitcoinTreasuries.NET said in a post on X that the AI data center developer ranks 45th on the Bitcoin 100 list.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Strait of Hormuz Is Part of Iran's National Security
Binance News - An Iranian deputy foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's national security. According to Jin10, the official described the strait as falling within Iran's national security interests.
Binance Marks Ninth Anniversary With 323 Million Users and Expansion Beyond Crypto
CryptoPotato - The exchange's user base represents about 43% of the estimated 741 million people worldwide who currently own cryptocurrency.
China pivots to robotics as US guards early lead in AI race
Cryptopolitan - China is focusing its artificial intelligence efforts on robotics, making them a key part of its 15th Five-Year Plan. Meanwhile, the United States is actively working to keep its lead in advanced models and chips, with Chinese labs fast catching up. This difference will be clear at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai,...
Some U.S. Senate Democrats Come Out Against Clarity Act, Calling It a 'Corrupt' Bill
Binance News - Three U.S. Senate Democrats—Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley—stepped up opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, calling it “corrupt” and urging colleagues to vote against it. At a Capitol Hill press conference, they cited President Donald Trump’s personal crypto profits and pressed for an ethics provision barring senior officials, including the president, from engaging in the crypto industry, according to CoinDesk. Van Hollen said the bill “will do a lot of harm,” while backers seek enough Democratic votes to clear the Senate’s 60-vote hurdle before Congress’ summer break.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Says Iran Will Defend Sovereignty in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Iran’s deputy foreign minister said Iran would defend its sovereignty in the Strait of Hormuz at any cost. According to Jin10, the official stated that Iran would uphold its sovereignty there regardless of the price.
Bitcoin-Backed Borrowers Add Collateral After Maintenance Notices, Filings Show
Binance News - Fold posted 50 BTC after receiving a formal collateral-maintenance notice. According to NS3.AI, Empery Digital and Nakamoto also added Bitcoin collateral—576 BTC and 688 BTC, respectively—after loan thresholds or maintenance requirements were triggered. The report said some reviewed loan agreements allow borrowers 12 or 24 hours to add collateral or repay debt, with lenders gaining sale rights if borrowers fail to comply. However, none of the reviewed filings reported a lender sale of pledged Bitcoin, and no filing indicated that a 12- or 24-hour response period was currently in effect.
Bitcoin treasuries already faced two collateral calls in 2026 and some loans can liquidate after just 12 hours
CryptoSlate - Empery disclosed two February calls, but missing collateral data now hides which treasury would be forced to act first. The post Bitcoin treasuries already faced two collateral calls in 2026 and some loans can liquidate after just 12 hours appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Iran's IRGC: No Oil or Gas Exports While U.S. “Evil Actions” Persist in the Region
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the region would not export a single drop of oil and natural gas as long as the United States' “evil actions” in the region continued. According to Jin10, the statement linked any resumption of exports to the end of what it described as U.S. “evil actions” in the area.
Fed Boss Opposes Crypto Bailouts
U.Today - Rescuing troubled crypto firms will not be the Fed's problem, according to Chair Kevin Warsh. Rescuing troubled crypto firms will not be the Fed's problem, according to Chair Kevin Warsh.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say Hormuz Strait Reopening Will Be Delayed If U.S. Actions Continue
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would be delayed as long as the United States continues its actions. According to Jin10, the statement linked the timing of any reopening to whether the United States keeps acting.
US Government Shifts $12.36M in ETH, USDC and USDT to Coinbase After Monday’s BTC Move
Bitcoin.com - The U.S. government moved $12.36 million in ether, USDC and USDT out of a Bitfinex hack seizure wallet on Tuesday, July 14, sending the funds to Coinbase Prime and one unlabeled address, according to Arkham Intelligence data. The transfer follows Monday’s movement of roughly 3,941 BTC to Coinbase Prime, giving the government two straight days […]