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Fanatics expands in prediction markets; BlackRock backs CLARITY Act; crypto bill faces opposition.
Fanatics Buys 2 CFTC-Registered Entities as Prediction Markets Hit $48 Billion
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fanatics just bought its way deeper into prediction markets. The sports merchandise giant acquired Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse… Read the original on Fanatics Buys 2 CFTC-Registered Entities as Prediction Markets Hit $48 Billion. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Blackrock Backs the CLARITY Act — Congress Is Running Out of Time to Pass It
Bitcoin.com - Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, backed the CLARITY Act as the Senate races against its legislative calendar, putting Wall Street’s support behind the landmark crypto market structure bill as lawmakers face mounting pressure to advance it. Blackrock Adds Wall Street Pressure Congress is running out of time to pass the CLARITY Act as the […]
Prediction Market Traders Brace for Surprise Fed Rate Hike
Decrypt - Prediction market traders have pushed the odds of a July Fed rate hike to 27% on both Polymarket and Myriad, rising double digits in the last 24 hours.
SparkKitty Malware Found in App Stores Targets Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
Decrypt - A newly detailed report says SparkKitty malware scanned photos on infected iPhones and Android devices for cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases after infiltrating Apple's App Store and Google Play.
New York AG Letitia James Opposes the Crypto Bill Coinbase Wants Passed August 3
BeInCrypto - Letitia James says a Senate crypto bill guts state fraud cases. Coinbase wants a vote by August 3. The post New York AG Letitia James Opposes the Crypto Bill Coinbase Wants Passed August 3 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
China Is Outspending the US on Crypto Rails, Coinbase Tells Senate
BeInCrypto - China crypto rails have moved $2.37 trillion in digital yuan payments while the US Senate delays its crypto vote. The post China Is Outspending the US on Crypto Rails, Coinbase Tells Senate appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Fanatics Buys CFTC-Registered Exchange in Prediction Markets Land Grab
Decrypt - The deal for BGC's Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse lets Fanatics list and settle its own event contracts, echoing DraftKings and FanDuel as sports-betting giants scramble for a foothold in the sector.
Bybit Lands on CNBC’s 500 Fintech List With 80 Million Users Behind It
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bybit made CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026. Not a minor mention — it’s in the Digital Assets category, and… Read the original on Bybit Lands on CNBC’s 500 Fintech List With 80 Million Users Behind It. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitmine keeps buying Ether as ETH outperforms Bitcoin
CoinTelegraph - The company added nearly 10,000 ETH over the past week, bringing its holdings to 5.79 million Ether, about 85% of which is staked through its validator operations.
Microsoft Says MDASH Beats Claude Mythos and GPT-5.6 Sol in Cybersecurity Test
Decrypt - Microsoft says its new cyber model lets more than 100 AI agents find software flaws at half the cost of its current best MDASH configuration.
Entire Market Is Now One Trade, Big Short Investor Steve Eisman Says
BeInCrypto - Steve Eisman sold Google to cut AI exposure and now holds cash, warning the entire market trades as one AI bet. The post Entire Market Is Now One Trade, Big Short Investor Steve Eisman Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Why Two BlackRock Competitors Told Clients to Buy It
BeInCrypto - Traders have started betting on a rebound in the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock since its July earnings beat. They are doing it while the BlackRock stock price falls, and weeks after two of the firm’s biggest rivals told clients to buy. JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley both lifted their targets on July 16, and the The post Why Two BlackRock Competitors Told Clients to Buy It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Liquid Staking Giant Lido Moves 8 Million ETH Onto New Validators to Ease Ethereum Network Load
Bitcoin.com - Lido has activated the largest upgrade to its Core Protocol since Lido V2, and it starts by moving more than 8 million ETH onto Ethereum’s newer validator design, the company explained on Monday, in a note shared with Bitcoin.com News. That stake, worth roughly $16.5 billion, is about a fifth of all ETH currently staked. […]
Securitize Capital becomes SEC-registered investment adviser
CoinTelegraph - The registration expands Securitize’s regulated platform for tokenized assets, adding investment advisory services to its institutional offering.
Your Shared Claude Chats Were Being Quietly Published on Google
Decrypt - A missing line of code meant "share with a link" and "searchable by anyone" were the same thing—and someone already saved 11,241 of those messages to GitHub.
Emorya advances mainstream health app push with AI Health Module launch
Cryptopolitan - Emorya has launched its AI Health Module inside the live app, marking a major product update for the Web3 health and fitness platform as it continues to move beyond its original move-to-earn foundation. The new module brings AI-powered food scanning into the Emorya app, allowing users to scan meals, analyze what they eat and add...
Nvidia, Microsoft and IBM Launch Open Secure AI Alliance to Strengthen AI Cybersecurity
Decrypt - More than 40 technology companies and organizations have allied to develop open-source AI security tools and standards for cyber defense.
Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto Infrastructure
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Uphold just shed 17% of its global workforce. That’s 85 people — permanent staff and contractors both — gone as… Read the original on Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto Infrastructure. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strive Buys Another 79 BTC, Bringing total to 20,000
CryptoPotato - The publicly traded company announced its new treasury reserves тодаъ, making it the 7th largest corporate holder of BTC.
Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin as Bitmine buys 9,946 ETH
CoinJournal - Ethereum gained 24% in the past month, beating Bitcoin’s 8% rise. BitMine increased its holdings with a purchase of 9,946 ETH. Spot Ethereum ETF inflows continue to support ETH demand. Ethereum has extended its recent rally, outperforming Bitcoin over the past month as institutional demand continues to strengthen. The latest boost came after BitMine Immersion […] The post Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin as Bitmine buys 9,946 ETH appeared first on CoinJournal.
FIFA Declared World Cup Clean Before Watchdog Logged 7 Integrity Notices
Bitcoin.com - FIFA said its integrity task force found no suspicious betting or evidence of match manipulation across the 2026 World Cup. A monitoring network that sits on that same task force disclosed a day later that it issued seven integrity notices, placed 15 matches under enhanced scrutiny and monitored prediction markets continuously for the first time. […]
Two Weeks Left: Crypto's CLARITY Act Hangs on a Trump Ethics Deal
CoinPaprika - Senate negotiators released new text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, adding an ethics provision that gives President Trump about a year to divest crypto holdings or use a blind trust. Lawmakers have until the early-August recess to clear procedural votes.
BitMart Processed Just 63 Withdrawals and $800K After Shocking Closure Call
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BitMart is shutting down. The exchange announced it will cease operations by January 31, 2027, and the early numbers are… Read the original on BitMart Processed Just 63 Withdrawals and $800K After Shocking Closure Call. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitmine Marches Toward 5% of Ethereum Supply After Fresh ETH Buy and Share Purge
Bitcoin.com - Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 9,946 ETH and retired 6.1 million shares last week, tightening its grip on ethereum’s supply while signaling that management sees value in both the asset and its own stock. As of 7 p.m. EDT on July 26, Bitmine disclosed it held 5,787,414 ETH worth about $11.27 billion at a Coinbase price […]
Kraken parent Payward acquires Magic Labs’ wallet business
CoinTelegraph - The deal brings wallet technology to Payward’s enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with.
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Goes Live Tomorrow: What Changes for ZEC Holders
BeInCrypto - Zcash locks its biggest private pool Tuesday when Ironwood goes live. Here is what changes for ZEC holders. The post Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Goes Live Tomorrow: What Changes for ZEC Holders appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase CEO pushes back against pivot to AI, calls it a “zero sum, scarcity thinking"
Cryptopolitan - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has pushed back against calls for crypto founders to pivot to AI. In a post on Sunday, Armstrong took aim directly at the years-old slogan “If you’re in crypto, pivot to AI,” which seems to have become popular in recent months, amid the growth of AI. “It’s zero sum, scarcity thinking,”...
Bitmine Nears Goal of Controlling 5% of Ethereum Supply With $11.8 Billion Treasury
Decrypt - The company says it now holds 5.79 million ETH, equal to 4.8% of the cryptocurrency's circulating supply, while expanding its staking operations and share buyback program.
HashKey Merges 4 Regional Exchanges Into One App for Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Middle East
TheCurrencyAnalytics - HashKey Holdings just collapsed its separate regional exchanges into a single platform. One app, four markets, and a compliance engine… Read the original on HashKey Merges 4 Regional Exchanges Into One App for Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Middle East. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Every CLARITY Act Vote Will Be Scored: 3 Million Crypto Advocates Want Senators to Vote Yes
Bitcoin.com - Stand With Crypto will score senators’ CLARITY Act votes on public lawmaker scorecards, giving 3 million U.S. advocates a permanent record of who backed the crypto market structure bill ahead of the November midterm elections. Stand With Crypto Puts Senators’ Votes on Record Stand With Crypto, a U.S.-based crypto advocacy organization, announced July 27 on […]
Global Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2008 as Fed Decision Looms
BeInCrypto - Global bond yields hit their highest since 2008 as the Fed meets. See what surging yields mean for markets and crypto. The post Global Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2008 as Fed Decision Looms appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Strategy increases its cash reserves by $525 million, buys no Bitcoin
Cryptopolitan - Strategy Inc. (MSTR) raised its cash reserve by $525 million over the past week. The company filed Form 8-K on Monday, reporting it sold 5.4 million MSTR shares last week for $544.5 million. In that period, it also repurchased 288,930 shares of its STRC preferred stock for $25 million. Michael Saylor, the company’s executive chairman,...
All Eyes on July 28 as Zcash Rolls Out Security Upgrade
U.Today - Zcash set for major upgrade to strengthen ZEC supply security. Zcash set for major upgrade to strengthen ZEC supply security.
‘Perfect Vehicle to Funnel Money’: John Oliver Slams Trump’s Crypto Foray on HBO
CryptoPotato - John Oliver’s latest Last Week Tonight episode focused on Trump’s crypto activities in a scathing breakdown.
Anthropic Nearly Tripled Its Lobbying Bill to $3.53 Million in Six Months
BeInCrypto - Technology, artificial intelligence, and prediction market companies spent record sums lobbying Washington in the first half of 2026. New federal disclosures filed this month show the scale of the push. Anthropic nearly tripled its federal lobbying, outpacing rival OpenAI by more than $1 million. Anthropic Outspends OpenAI on Federal Lobbying The Financial Times reported that The post Anthropic Nearly Tripled Its Lobbying Bill to $3.53 Million in Six Months appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Only a Break Above This Level Will Confirm BTC’s Recovery
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin has stabilized following its sharp decline from the mid-$80K region, with the price gradually making higher lows on the lower timeframes. Although short-term momentum has improved, the broader trend remains challenged as BTC continues to trade beneath key moving averages and several overhead resistance zones. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily […]
Hong Kong crypto giant HashKey merges regional exchange into one
CoinTelegraph - Hong Kong’s HashKey will unify its crypto exchange branches, with users from its Hong Kong, Global, Singapore and Middle East regions using the same platform.
Rate path still divides investors: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin traders prepared to navigate a slew of volatility catalysts as US inflation data and US-Iran war triggers keep risk-assets in an unpredictable state.
Strategy Adds $525M to Cash Reserve, Skips Bitcoin Buy for Fifth Week
Decrypt - The Bitcoin treasury firm also tapped its $1 billion preferred buyback for the first time, spending $25 million on STRC.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Keeps Buying Ethereum, Treasury Nears 5.8 Million ETH
CryptoPotato - There's an evident decline in the number of tokens the company has bought lately.
Strategy sells MSTR shares, buys back $25M in STRC preferred stock
CoinTelegraph - Strategy raised $544.5 million through MSTR stock sales as it repurchased $25 million of STRC shares and expanded its US dollar reserve to $3.75 billion.
Strategy and Strive Bolster Bitcoin Reserves with New Buys
cryptoDNES - Strategy and Strive Asset Management increase Bitcoin holdings, with Strategy reaching 843,775 BTC and Strive hitting the 20,000 BTC milestone. The post Strategy and Strive Bolster Bitcoin Reserves with New Buys appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Crypto Firms Pivoting to AI Is 'Zero-Sum' Thinking: Coinbase CEO
Decrypt - Brian Armstrong says crypto is infrastructure that underpins AI, and that AI agents will need it to transact on their own.
End of HODL: Co-Founder of Once World's Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Moves Millions in Crypto to Binance
U.Today - F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang reverses his two-month accumulation strategy, depositing millions in Ether and wrapped Bitcoin back into Binance hot wallets. F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang reverses his two-month accumulation strategy, depositing millions in Ether and wrapped Bitcoin back into Binance hot wallets.
Saylor’s Strategy Keeps Rebuilding Its Cash Pile, Putting Bitcoin Buys on Hold
CryptoPotato - Today's announcement comes after another interesting hint on X yesterday.
Dogecoin Confirms Short-Term Golden Cross, 2 Key Levels That Matter
U.Today - Dogecoin's golden cross coincides with rare signal alignment across monthly, weekly, 3-day, and daily charts. Dogecoin's golden cross coincides with rare signal alignment across monthly, weekly, 3-day, and daily charts.
Mitsubishi teams with a robotics firm to mass-produce humanoids in Japan
Cryptopolitan - Mitsubishi has now joined a growing list of automakers around the world pushing to start making their own robots. The Japanese automaker is teaming with Tokyo-based Highlanders Inc. to mass-produce humanoid robots, according to a Sunday report by The Mainichi. Highlanders, a startup that spun out of the University of Tokyo in 2023, builds general-purpose...
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $465M Over Two Days, Led by BlackRock's IBIT
Decrypt - The selling reversed a seven-day, $1 billion inflow streak, with analysts blaming renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Fed rate-hike fears.
Bitcoin’s $65,000 rebound looks like a relief rally, but Wednesday’s Fed decision could turn it into a trap
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin reclaimed $65,000 on Monday as a pause in US-Iran strikes revived demand for risk assets ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Data from CryptoSlate showed that the largest cryptocurrency rose about 1% to $65,155, while Ethereum gained 4% to around $1,964, its highest level since early June. The move came as Washington temporarily […] The post Bitcoin’s $65,000 rebound looks like a relief rally, but Wednesday’s Fed decision could turn it into a trap appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BNY Mellon unit joins MiCA register as ESMA adds 15 providers
CoinTelegraph - BNY Mellon’s European subsidiary joined the MiCA register as ESMA added 15 CASPs, including banks and crypto platforms, in the third post-deadline update.
Fed Rate Call and FTX’s 900 Million Dollar Payout Put Crypto on Edge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Federal Reserve hasn’t moved yet. But markets are already flinching. Central banks in the U.S., UK, and Japan are… Read the original on Fed Rate Call and FTX’s 900 Million Dollar Payout Put Crypto on Edge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
163% Ethereum Volume Jump: Three New Whales Scoop 25,425 ETH
U.Today - Ethereum is finally seeing a continuous market accumulation which is the foundation for a proper retrace. Ethereum is finally seeing a continuous market accumulation which is the foundation for a proper retrace.
31 newly discovered vulnerabilities expose 99% of x402 crypto payments to asset theft and free shopping
CryptoSlate - The 15 operators covered 99% of observed transactions, with two free-shopping cases validated and other high-impact tests deliberately bounded. The post 31 newly discovered vulnerabilities expose 99% of x402 crypto payments to asset theft and free shopping appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Coinbase CEO touts agentic finance as Base tops 100M AI payments
CoinTelegraph - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says AI agents will expand crypto adoption, pointing to Base, USDC and x402 as key pieces of agentic finance.
Gandalf of XRP: AI Wants Ian McKellen to Play Ripple CTO Emeritus Schwartz
U.Today - Grok AI wants Ian McKellen to play Ripple’s David Schwartz in a mock biopic as wizard of XRP Ledger. Grok AI wants Ian McKellen to play Ripple’s David Schwartz in a mock biopic as wizard of XRP Ledger.
Strategy Sits on $3.2B Cash Pile as Saylor Teases Bitcoin’s “Next Color
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ETH Hits a 2-Month High Near $2K, Bitcoin Reclaims $65K: Market Watch
CryptoPotato - SHIB has corrected after yesterday's big rally, while PUMP is today's most impressive gainer.
Five years of Bitcoin Law: bitcoin remittances in El Salvador remain at 0.7%
Atlas21 - Data from the Central Bank of El Salvador for the first half of 2026 show that of more than $5 billion in remittances received, only $35.4 million moved through digital asset channels. The post Five years of Bitcoin Law: bitcoin remittances in El Salvador remain at 0.7% appeared first on Atlas21.
Bitcoin’s 200-Week MA Is Back in Play: Why It Matters for BTC’s Price
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin is in a mid-term accumulation phase whose results could emerge over the next two months, the analyst said.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The U.S. Returns to Talks Whenever Energy Prices Spike
Binance News - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the United States initially believed Iran would collapse and surrender within three days after the outbreak of war, but now, months later, the U.S. is in its current position and still takes pride in the crimes it has committed. According to Jin10, Baqaei also said the United States returns to the negotiating table whenever global energy prices rise.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says the U.S. Is Facing Difficulties
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States is facing difficulties. According to Jin10, he said Iran would not allow the United States to decide the timing or duration of war and peace.
ETF Managers Warn IOPV May Diverge on ChangXin Memory Technologies' Listing Day
Binance News - Several ETF managers, including ChinaAMC and Harvest Fund, issued notices ahead of ChangXin Memory Technologies' listing, saying some of their ETFs participated in the IPO and valued the stock at the issue price. According to Odaily, the managers said the ETFs' indicative net asset value, or IOPV, only includes ChangXin Memory Technologies' issue price and does not reflect market price swings, so the IOPV on the stock's first trading day may differ from the fund's net asset value. A fund manager said ETF IPO subscriptions are generally carried out together with active equity funds. The manager said ETF IOPV is calculated strictly ...
Live Updates: Ether Leads Crypto Higher, China’s Gold Imports Surge
Binance News - China’s gold imports rose for a third straight month in June to about 173 tonnes, the highest since March 2024, as retail buyers also accumulated bullion through bank-led savings plans. Ether led crypto higher while bitcoin held as a defensive anchor, according to CoinDesk, with analysts saying the market may stay range-bound as macro and earnings catalysts loom.
AI | Multiverse Computing Raising $570 Million at $1.7 Billion Value
Binance News - Multiverse Computing SL is raising $570 million in a funding round that would lift its valuation to $1.7 billion, as investors back companies seeking to lower the cost of using artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. The fundraising underscores continued investor demand for AI infrastructure and efficiency tools.
HSBC Nears Sale Of Australia Loan Business To Blackstone
Binance News - HSBC is close to selling its Australia loan business to Blackstone Group, according to Ming Pao. The proposed sale is part of a broader effort by HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery to streamline the bank's operations.
US LNG Shipment to China to Be Re-Exported
Binance News - The first US liquefied natural gas shipment to China in more than a year will be re-exported, with local companies involved seeking higher profits overseas and avoiding tariffs, according to people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | European Major Benchmarks Open Higher
Binance News - European major stock indexes opened higher, with the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.9%, Germany's DAX up 1.3%, the FTSE 100 up 0.7%, Italy's FTSE MIB up 0.6%, and Spain's IBEX 35 up 1%.
European Stocks Open Higher on July 27
Binance News - Germany's DAX 30 opened up 324.12 points, or 1.29%, at 25,415.81 on July 27. According to Jin10, Britain's FTSE 100 opened up 69.72 points, or 0.65%, at 10,805.95; France's CAC 40 opened up 77.09 points, or 0.92%, at 8,449.37; the Europe Stoxx 50 opened up 61.51 points, or 0.98%, at 6,342.45; Spain's IBEX 35 opened up 205.41 points, or 1.05%, at 19,791.11; and Italy's FTSE MIB opened up 386.77 points, or 0.75%, at 52,189.00.
STOCKS | China’s ChiNext Rises More Than 3% as N Changxin Soars 465.8% on Debut
Binance News - China’s stock market closed higher, with the ChiNext Index rising more than 3%, the Shenzhen Component Index and the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index both gaining more than 2%, and the Shanghai Composite Index rising 1.15%. According to Jin10, N Changxin rose 465.8% on its first day of trading, set multiple A-share records, and reached a total market value of 3.28 trillion yuan.
STOCKS | AstraZeneca Shares Rise 1% After Earnings Beat Expectations
Binance News - AstraZeneca shares rose 1% in European trading after the company reported earnings above expectations. According to Jin10, the stock gained 1% as company profit exceeded expectations.
AI TRENDS | Polygon CEO Says Crypto Is Shifting Toward Real-World Use Cases
Binance News - Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal said crypto is undergoing a fundamental shift from a "wild west" environment to real-world use cases. According to Foresight News, he said stablecoins used for cross-border payments are the first real example of this transition.
AI TRENDS | TrendForce Says NVIDIA and Broadcom CPO Switches Begin Small-Scale Shipments
Binance News - According to Jin10, TrendForce said NVIDIA's next-generation Spectrum-X CPO switches have shipped to some partners, while Broadcom's 51.2T Bailly CPO switches continue small-scale shipments. It added that the supply capacity of core components such as light engines, silicon photonic chips, and advanced packaging will be a key factor affecting the pace of CPO switch expansion.
STOCKS | Hong Kong PCB Concept Stocks Rally in Afternoon Trading
Binance News - Hong Kong PCB concept stocks rose sharply in afternoon trading, with Xinqi Micro-assembly (09630.HK) up more than 14.5%, Dingtai High-tech (01377.HK) up more than 8%, Ka Yan Laminate (01888.HK) up more than 6%, and Shennan Circuits (02476.HK) and Guanghe Technology (01989.HK) both up more than 5%. According to Jin10,
Polymarket Submarket on Musk Tweet Date Range Sees Sharp Odds Swing
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitored a sharp move in the Polymarket submarket tied to the event "Musk tweet from July 21, 2026 to July 28, 2026," where the "Yes" option in the "260-279" range fell from 39.95% one hour earlier to 18.6% currently, a drop of 21.35%. According to ChainCatcher, the move may reflect the impact of sudden news developments.
Stripe Partnership Lead Connor Fitzgerald Leaves Company
Binance News - Stripe partnership lead Connor Fitzgerald said on X that he left the company this week. According to Foresight News, during his time at Stripe, he helped secure partnerships with Visa and others to support wallets and fintech companies issuing Visa cards backed by stablecoins.
Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score Falls to 0.42 as Analyst Sees Undervaluation
Binance News - CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. said Bitcoin's MVRV Z-Score has fallen to about 0.42, roughly four times below its historical mean of 1.7, indicating the asset is in an undervalued range. According to ChainCatcher, the metric has not yet entered negative territory, suggesting the market has not seen the kind of capitulation selling often associated with cycle bottoms. Bitcoin's 7-day realized profit and loss has also turned positive after being negative, now standing at about $239 million, which suggests on-chain selling pressure has eased. The analysis said the market is in a phase of undervaluation and short-term stabilization, but it has not yet shown the capitulation signal ...
Hanwha Ocean Q2 Net Profit More Than Quadruples On Higher-Value Ships, Weak Won
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Hanwha Ocean Co., the shipbuilding arm of South Korea's Hanwha Group, said its second-quarter net profit more than quadrupled from a year earlier as higher-margin vessels and a weaker won boosted earnings. Net profit for the three months ended in June rose to 692.6 billion won ($471.9 million) from 148.5 billion won a year earlier, while operating profit climbed 98% to 736.1 billion won and sales increased 65% to 5.44 trillion won. A company spokesperson said orders for high-value ships started to flow through to results in the second quarter and that higher vessel prices and the won's weakness against the dollar also helped lift earnings. For the first half, net profit more than tripled to 1.19 trillion won from 364.2 billion won, operating profit ...
Scaramucci Says Clarity Act Is Major Improvement Over Crypto 'Wild West'
U.Today - SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci claims that the Clarity Act is a major improvement over the current regulatory uncertainty in the United States. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci claims that the Clarity Act is a major improvement over the current regulatory uncertainty in the United States.
STOCKS | MSCI Asia Pacific Index Rises 1%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1%.
GCL Energy Technology Invests in New AI Computing Data Service Company
Binance News - According to Jin10, GCL Energy Technology recently invested in the establishment of GCL Yuanji Intelligent Computing Data Services (Qingyang) Co., Ltd. The company’s business scope includes AI application software development, AI theory and algorithm software development, technical consulting services for public AI service platforms, and data processing and storage support services. Qichacha equity data shows the company is jointly held by Wuxi GCL Yuanji Technology Co., Ltd. and other shareholders under GCL Energy Technology.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Puts Crypto Vault Registration on the Table
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Hester Peirce wants the industry to pay attention. The SEC commissioner raised the possibility that certain crypto vaults may need… Read the original on SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Puts Crypto Vault Registration on the Table. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CXMT's Global DRAM Share Rises to 7.7%-8%, Analyst Says
Binance News - A Milk Road AI analyst said CXMT's global DRAM market share rose to approximately 7.7%–8% over the past year. According to NS3.AI, the analyst added that CXMT still does not have enough production capacity to change global AI memory supply dynamics.
Vodacom Trims Payout, Raises Revenue Goal to $18 Billion
Binance News - Vodacom Group Ltd. cut its dividend-payout plan and raised revenue, earnings and cash-flow targets as it seeks to reinvest capital in its higher-growth eastern and northern African businesses, according to Bloomberg. The wireless carrier now expects stronger growth in those regions as it shifts more capital toward expansion.
Former U.S. Air Force Colonel: Iran May Hold the Advantage in a Long Conflict
Binance News - Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton said Iran may have an advantage over the United States in sustaining a long conflict because Iran still has large weapons stockpiles, while the United States is consuming high-end precision-guided munitions that could take years to replenish. According to Jin10, Leighton said Iran still has large stockpiles of missiles, drones, and rockets, and estimated that Tehran still retains about two-thirds of its original weapons stockpile despite months of U.S. strikes. Leighton added that although U.S. strikes have destroyed command-and-control centers, weapons systems, and military infrastructure, they have not reduced ...
LBBW Analyst Says Fed Vote Count May Draw Attention Ahead of Wednesday Decision
Binance News - LBBW senior fixed income analyst Elmar Voelker said in a report that investors may focus on the number of potential dissenting votes in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday. According to Odaily, he said there could be as many as three dissents, noting that a similar-sized group voted against the Fed's then-looser forward guidance in April. Voelker said that if the Fed unanimously adopts a wait-and-see monetary policy stance, it would be a surprise that favors the bond market, as it would challenge the market's current broad expectation that a September rate hike is nearly certain.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Says Trump Is Unlikely to End Iran War Soon
Binance News - According to The Hill, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy said U.S. President Donald Trump ending the Iran war soon "seems unlikely" and suggested Trump seek a path through Congress to advance peace. Cassidy said he believes the country needs a fuller national discussion on how to move forward, and he has criticized Trump's handling of the war, especially its impact on the cost of living. In May, after failing to keep his Senate seat, Cassidy became one of four Republican senators supporting a war powers resolution that would require Trump to withdraw U.S. armed forces deployed inside Iran.
STOCKS | The9 Holds 1,686.39 Bitcoin as It Advances Digital Asset Strategy
Binance News - The9's current Bitcoin holdings stand at 1,686.39 coins, according to Treasury Stocks monitoring. According to Foresight News, the Nasdaq-listed internet company said it continues to advance its digital asset strategy while supporting growth in its AI-driven platform.
AI TRENDS | AMD to Set Up AI Research Center in South Korea
Binance News - AMD will build an artificial intelligence research center in South Korea and create an open AI infrastructure ecosystem. According to Jin10, South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said it signed an AI chip ecosystem cooperation memorandum of understanding with AMD in San Francisco on the 23rd. AMD plans to set up an AI excellence center in South Korea to support technical cooperation among South Korean companies, universities, and research institutions, AI chip software development, computing technology verification, and joint research. It will also promote cooperation with South Korean local AI chip companies. ...
Argenx to Buy Forte Biosciences for About $2.2 Billion in Cash
Binance News - Argenx SE agreed to buy Forte Biosciences Inc. for about $2.2 billion in cash to expand its immunology medicines portfolio, according to Bloomberg.
Arthur Hayes Bets Even Bigger on Ethereum as $4K Calls Grow Louder
CryptoPotato - Dr. Profit said he holds more ETH than BTC for the first time ever.
SEC's Hester Peirce Says Crypto Vaults May Fall Under Securities Laws
Binance News - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said crypto vaults and onchain lending strategies may fall under federal securities laws. According to NS3.AI, the statement is not a rule or an enforcement action. vaults.fyi tracks about $75 billion in EVM deposits, while its data shows curated vaults hold about $8.75 billion across 811 live products.
Coinbase CEO Rejects 'Pivot to AI' Narrative
U.Today - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has pushed back against the growing narrative that investors and entrepreneurs should abandon crypto in favor of artificial intelligence. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has pushed back against the growing narrative that investors and entrepreneurs should abandon crypto in favor of artificial intelligence.
Senator Bill Cassidy Says U.S. President Donald Trump Ending Iran War Soon Appears Unlikely
Binance News - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy said on Sunday local time that it appears unlikely that U.S. President Donald Trump will end the Iran war soon. He said Trump should seek a path to peace through Congress. According to Odaily, Cassidy said there should be a broader national discussion on how to move forward. He added that he has criticized Trump’s handling of the war, especially its impact on the cost of living. Cassidy said in May that, after failing to keep his Senate seat, he became one of four Republican senators supporting a war powers resolution that would ...
HKEX To Launch Weekly And Monthly Options On Zhongji Innolight On July 30
Binance News - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388) said it will launch weekly and monthly options on Zhongji Innolight (3308) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the stock’s listing date. HKEX will also add the shares to its designated securities list for short selling on the same day, according to Ming Pao.
GEOPOLITICS | Uber Africa EV Pilot Sees Demand Rise on Iran Conflict, Fuel Costs
Binance News - Uber’s partner in its first African low-cost electric vehicle offering said demand for its branded vehicles is increasing as the war between the US and Iran lifts fuel prices, according to Bloomberg. The company said the conflict is helping spur interest in the pilot in Africa.
BOE Seen Holding Rates Steady Despite Oil Price Surge
Binance News - Economists expect the Bank of England to strike a hawkish tone at this week’s meeting while keeping interest rates unchanged. According to Jin10, they said the global oil price has been pushed back to around $100 a barrel after the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, and European natural gas prices have climbed to their highest level since the start of the conflict.
Trump launches fresh tariff blitz on 60 trading partners
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump on Friday imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, the U.K. and Canada, with duties of 10% to 12.5% taking effect at 12:01 a.m. E.T. Friday after the previous 10% baseline tariff expired July 24. The White House is using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court ruled in February that the earlier tariffs were illegal, and officials said the new measures are tied to alleged forced labor practices. The tariffs apply to 99.4% of U.S. imports. Analysts said the move comes against a backdrop of higher oil prices, Middle East tensions and supply chain pressure, and could leave markets facing a more persistent drag on growth and inflation.
4 Things That May Move Crypto Markets This Week as Fed Rate Hike Odds Increase
CryptoPotato - A huge week lies ahead on the economic calendar with the Federal Reserve rate decision, key inflation data, and some high-profile earnings reports.
India Draws Nearly $40 Billion in Overseas Capital Since June
Binance News - India’s push to attract overseas capital has brought in nearly $40 billion since June, helping strengthen the country’s external buffers as policymakers seek to slow the rupee’s decline, according to Bloomberg. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra made the comments to BusinessLine.
STOCKS | Seven & i Falls After Ending Zabka Investment Talks
Binance News - Seven & i Holdings Co. shares fell after the Japanese retailer ended talks over a potential investment in Zabka Group SA, Poland’s largest convenience store operator, according to Bloomberg. The company said it is still seeking expansion opportunities outside Japan.