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SBI invests $76M in EDX, SEC to introduce crypto safe harbor soon, Bitcoin rally hinges on Fed document.
Prediction Markets Price Platner’s Maine Senate Exit as All but Certain by Late July
Bitcoin.com - Prediction-market traders now see the withdrawal of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner as close to inevitable within weeks, after a new allegation triggered a collapse in Democratic support. Contracts on Polymarket and Kalshi rapidly repriced his exit, the seat’s partisan odds, and even his likely replacement – each in a matter of hours. How […]
SBI Holdings Backs EDX Markets With $76 Million, Fuels OCC Trust Charter Bid
Bitcoin.com - EDX Markets closed a $76 million Series C funding round led by SBI Holdings, the Chicago-based crypto exchange operator announced Tuesday. The latest round adds a major Japanese financial backer to EDX’s cap table as the firm pushes deeper into institutional digital asset infrastructure. EDX operates an institution-only trading venue paired with a central clearinghouse, […]
SEC's Long-Promised Crypto Safe Harbor to Be Introduced as Soon as This Month
Decrypt - The SEC updated its agenda to indicate that a key crypto rulemaking is slated to be released for public comment in July.
Radar Chat Merges Bitcoin Lightning Payments Into an Encrypted Messenger
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin payments have always had a friction problem. Radar Chat wants to fix that — by making sending sats feel… Read the original on Radar Chat Merges Bitcoin Lightning Payments Into an Encrypted Messenger. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The Top 8 Crypto Exchanges by Reserves; Binance Holds a $130.1B War Chest
Bitcoin.com - Binance controls more crypto than any other exchange currently operating on earth, holding $130.1 billion in digital assets tracked across onchain wallets by Arkham Intelligence. That figure puts Binance well ahead of the next nine exchanges combined in some categories, according to portfolio data pulled from Arkham’s blockchain analytics platform. The rankings, logged on July […]
SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda
CoinTelegraph - The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.
Payward asks Delaware court to enforce $22M award against Kraken's ex-auditor
Cryptopolitan - Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to enter final judgment against Mazars USA, moving to collect a $22 million arbitration award it won against the accounting firm that quit its audit in late 2023. A confidential arbitration, decided by a retired judge, produced the award. Kraken...
New Hampshire Bitcoin Bond Nears Final Vote, But There is a Catch
BeInCrypto - New Hampshire's Executive Council votes on a $100 million Bitcoin bond as research flags a likely liquidation trigger. The post New Hampshire Bitcoin Bond Nears Final Vote, But There is a Catch appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost
CoinTelegraph - ETH charts a path toward $2,000 as TradFi adoption, DAT buying and a long-awaited network upgrade boost investor interest.
AI data centers push Rush Belt manufacturers power costs to record levels
Cryptopolitan - Manufacturers across the US industrial heartland are taking up record electricity costs as AI data centers crowd onto the same regional grid, with one Ohio brickmaker watching a single monthly charge climb from $1,600 to $12,000, according to a Reuters review of energy data and interviews with about a dozen firms. This rising cost is...
Rick Rule Warns the Fed May Have to Print Again to Bail out Markets
Bitcoin.com - Rick Rule says the biggest threat to markets right now sits inside high-yield bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors mistake for cash. The veteran resource investor made the comment during a July 7, 2026, interview with David Lin of The David Lin Report, recorded from the floor of the Rule Symposium in Boca Raton, Florida. […]
Michael Saylor's Strategy Ramps Up Bitcoin Sales, Shedding 3,588 BTC to Fund Dividends
CoinPaprika - Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for about $216 million in the week ended 5 July 2026. The proceeds funded distributions on its preferred stock and refilled its dollar reserve.
AI Is Changing the Workplace and Universities Aren’t Keeping Up, Study Warns
Decrypt - A University of Manchester researcher says schools should move beyond AI cheating concerns and prepare graduates for workplaces increasingly shaped by automation.
New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds
CoinTelegraph - The proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member executive council.
Europe’s MiCA Did Not Approve a Single Asset Under This Category
BeInCrypto - Zero ART issuers 2 years into MiCA contrast with 280 licensed firms. Hansen wants the EU review to fix or cut the category. The post Europe’s MiCA Did Not Approve a Single Asset Under This Category appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin rally now depends on one Fed document coming Wednesday
CryptoSlate - The Federal Reserve publishes the minutes of its June 16–17 meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, and the release will either validate Bitcoin's week-long recovery or pull out its foundation. Traders bought the rebound on a single macro assumption: a weakening US labor market limits how long the central bank can stay hawkish. The […] The post Bitcoin rally now depends on one Fed document coming Wednesday appeared first on CryptoSlate.
SEC Unveils Sweeping 2026 Agenda to Reshape Crypto and Capital Markets
Bitcoin.com - The SEC’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda signals a broader push to modernize U.S. capital markets through crypto clarity, IPO reform, and expanded private market access. Why the SEC Is Recasting Market Rules Around Innovation Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins released a July 7 statement on the 2026 Regulatory Agenda, placing crypto, IPOs, and […]
Kraken wins $22M arbitration against former auditor Mazars
CoinTelegraph - The crypto exchange's parent company says Mazars' withdrawal from its 2022 audit caused millions in damages and tied the dispute to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
LeBron James Leaves Lakers as Prediction Markets Wager Millions on His Next NBA Home
Bitcoin.com - LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers he will not return, and prediction market bettors are already betting big on where he lands next. The four-time NBA champion ended an eight-year run with the Lakers this month, closing out a Los Angeles chapter that began in 2018 and included a championship in the pandemic-shortened […]
Gold Price Outlook For July 2026
BeInCrypto - Gold price prediction for July 2026 covers Fed hike odds, ETF outflows, and a head and shoulders target near $2,575. The post Gold Price Outlook For July 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple Clears Last MiCA Barrier to Serve 30 European Markets
CoinPaprika - Ripple received full MiCA authorisation for its crypto payments licence from Luxembourg's CSSF on 6 July 2026. The approval clears the company to serve financial institutions across all 30 European Economic Area countries.
'Semi-Shock': Bloomberg Analyst Stunned by Vanguard's Crypto Move
U.Today - Vanguard, the $10 trillion asset management behemoth, has stunned industry analysts by launching a search for its first-ever Head of Digital Assets for Personal Wealth. Vanguard, the $10 trillion asset management behemoth, has stunned industry analysts by launching a search for its first-ever Head of Digital Assets for Personal Wealth.
Radar Chat Wants to Make Sending Bitcoin as Easy as Firing Off a Text
Decrypt - Built on Signal’s open-source technology, Radar Chat combines encrypted messaging with self-custodial Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network.
Galaxy Digital completes Phase I of Helios AI data center, delivers 133 MW of power to CoreWeave
Cryptopolitan - Galaxy Digital has reached a major milestone in its shift from cryptocurrency mining to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company has reported that Phase I power is fully operational at its Helios data center campus in West Texas. This grants CoreWeave (CRWV) 133 megawatts of critical IT capacity through a 15-year lease, marking the site’s evolution...
Wintermute Cautions 'Relief Rally' Likely as Bitcoin Touches Highest Price in Weeks
Decrypt - Market maker Wintermute remains cautious, suggesting that recent Bitcoin action is a relief rally rather than a fundamental market change.
AEREDIUM Joins Lava Sandbox to Test Real Estate Settlement Across Multiple Payment Rails
Bitcoin.com - Blockchain infrastructure company AEREDIUM has joined the Lava Tokenization Sandbox, which aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets by testing payment-agnostic settlement infrastructure. Overcoming Settlement Barriers Blockchain infrastructure company AEREDIUM has joined the Lava Tokenization Sandbox, a collaborative initiative led by the Lava Foundation and Bretagne Holding Limited, to test how […]
Belgium's FSMA Warns Against Six Unauthorized Crypto Providers
CoinPaprika - Belgium's financial regulator, the FSMA, warned the public on 6 July 2026 against six crypto firms operating without authorisation. The companies offer crypto-asset services in Belgium without the licence that the European MiCA rules require.
Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliament amid crypto “gift” scandal, will stand in by-election
CoinTelegraph - The Reform party leader and Brexit champion confirmed that he was the subject of probes by UK authorities following reports of what he called “gifts” from figures tied to crypto ventures.
Institutional crypto exchange EDX lands $76M from SBI Holdings
CoinTelegraph - The funding round comes as institutional investors continue backing crypto market infrastructure despite slower venture investment across the digital asset sector.
Tesla FSD and in-vehicle cameras: EU drivers face tough choices on safety
Cryptopolitan - The European Union (EU) road safety drive just shifted into top gear as regulations in the bloc have evolved to the point where, as of today, July 7, every new car and van registered in the EU must ship with an infrared camera permanently directed at the driver’s face. A standoff is now brewing as...
Kucoin Locks In Exclusive Crypto Deal With UAE Team Emirates for Tour de France
Bitcoin.com - Kucoin announced Tuesday it has become the official cryptocurrency exchange partner of UAE Team Emirates – XRG, with the deal making its public debut at the 2026 Tour de France. According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the crypto exchange’s branding now appears across the team’s buses, support vehicles, and fleet cars for the […]
Ethereum Stuck at $1,800 as Analysts Eye $2,245 Realized Price Target
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum can’t seem to catch a break. The second-largest crypto by market cap is grinding near $1,800, trying to shake… Read the original on Ethereum Stuck at $1,800 as Analysts Eye $2,245 Realized Price Target. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Germany plots billion-euro tax boost with plan to scrap crypto tax exemption
Cryptopolitan - The federal government of Germany is expecting several billion euros in additional revenue from increased taxation of cryptocurrency profits. The tax reform ending an attractive exemption coincides with the full enforcement of Europe’s MiCA law, which should expand regulated access to digital assets. Germany to scrap one-year crypto holding period The executive power in Berlin...
Vanguard is hiring a head of digital assets
Cryptopolitan - Vanguard is now hiring for a Head of Digital Assets, signaling yet another shot at the crypto market by the asset manager, which once denied clients access to crypto. According to a job posting Monday, the $12 trillion asset manager is seeking a Head of Digital Assets in the United States to lead “digital assets...
10-Year Treasury Hits 2.07% as Traders Brace for Fed Minutes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Treasury yields crept higher Thursday. Investors aren’t waiting around — they’re repositioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s release of minutes… Read the original on 10-Year Treasury Hits 2.07% as Traders Brace for Fed Minutes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
DeepSeek lives up to market disruptor reputation with in-house chips talks
Cryptopolitan - Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is designing an in-house chip to run its models, according to sources close to the matter. The disclosure, if true, would reduce its dependence on both Nvidia and Huawei. For a company that already forced a rethink across the industry once, the plan especially puts pressure on the American chipmaker, losing...
Bitcoin Covenants part 3: SIGHASH_ANYPREVOUT
CoinTelegraph - APO lets a Bitcoin signature authorize any compatible UTXO rather than one fixed outpoint. It allows for rebindable pre-signed transactions for Lightning, vaults, and layer-2 protocols without new key management overhead.
WEMIX Solidifies Global Reach with Listing on Kraken
BeInCrypto - WEMIX, the Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem developed by gaming brand WEMADE, today announced that its native coin (WEMIX) has been officially listed on Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges. Trading is scheduled to commence on 7 July 2026, allowing Kraken’s global user base to deposit, withdraw, and trade WEMIX against The post WEMIX Solidifies Global Reach with Listing on Kraken appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Experts Split as CZ Floats Freezing Satoshi's 1.1 Million Bitcoin
CoinPaprika - Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million bitcoin if quantum computers threaten the network's cryptography. The idea has split developers and investors over whether such a freeze breaks Bitcoin's permissionless design.
Vanguard Spent Years Fighting Crypto, Now It’s Planning for It
BeInCrypto - Vanguard is hiring its first Head of Digital Assets to build a crypto roadmap, but a Vanguard Bitcoin ETF still isn't coming. The post Vanguard Spent Years Fighting Crypto, Now It’s Planning for It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Richard Teng: Crypto has become a leading financial infrastructure, not just an asset
Cryptopolitan - Richard Teng discovered crypto in 2017, while still working as a regulator, and it changed how he viewed the future of financial services. “The more I deep dive into it, I realized that this is going to be the future of financial services,” he said in a recent appearance on the podcast “Figuring Out With...
KuCoin partners with UAE team Emirates-XRG ahead of Tour de France
CoinJournal - KuCoin partners with UAE Team Emirates–XRG ahead of Tour de France. KuCoin debuts Tour de France sponsorship with UAE Team Emirates–XRG. KuCoin expands global sports push with UAE Team Emirates–XRG deal. KuCoin announced that it has become the official cryptocurrency partner of UAE Team Emirates – XRG, marking a new sports sponsorship agreement that will […] The post KuCoin partners with UAE team Emirates-XRG ahead of Tour de France appeared first on CoinJournal.
XRP Back to $1 Billion: Deconstructing the 10.5% Price Jump That Saved Key US ETF Threshold
U.Today - US-based spot XRP exchange-traded funds hit $1.05B as a 10.5% price jump to $1.15. US-based spot XRP exchange-traded funds hit $1.05B as a 10.5% price jump to $1.15.
Coinbase Announces Biggest-Ever Service Expansion in UK
U.Today - Coinbase secures major license in the UK to allow it to offer traditional investment products, including equities and derivatives, to its customers within the country. Coinbase secures major license in the UK to allow it to offer traditional investment products, including equities and derivatives, to its customers within the country.
Coinbase Wins UK License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives Alongside Crypto
Decrypt - The FCA authorization lets the exchange offer equities and derivatives to UK users, a step toward its "everything exchange" ambitions.
China produced 67 new unicorns in the first half of 2026
Cryptopolitan - China has witnessed its second-highest number of new unicorns created in a half-year, amid the boom in AI and robotics. In the first half of 2026, ending June, ITJuzi reports that China produced 67 new unicorns, which are private companies valued at least $1 billion. By that count, it means a new unicorn was created...
Coinbase Secures UK License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives
cryptoDNES - Coinbase gains a new UK license to offer stock trading and derivatives, moving toward an 'everything exchange' model for 7 million British crypto owners. The post Coinbase Secures UK License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin nears cycle bottom as over half of supply is held at a loss, says K33
CoinTelegraph - K33 said Bitcoin has historically bottomed within weeks of more than half of its circulating supply being held at a loss, with strong one-year returns following in most previous cycles.
Bitcoin’s $70K path now runs through pump prices as Iran shock fades
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin cleared $60,000 again the week the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported June payrolls grew by just 57,000, unemployment climbed to 4.2%, and labor-force participation slipped to 61.5%. The dollar index dropped 0.56% to 100.83, September Fed-hike odds fell to 54% from 67%, and Bitcoin is trying to breach $64,000 as of June 6. Stephen […] The post Bitcoin’s $70K path now runs through pump prices as Iran shock fades appeared first on CryptoSlate.
World ID London: The Sam Altman Orb Scans Hit Oxford Street
99Bitcoins - Sam Altman's World opens a permanent Oxford Street flagship, bringing iris-scan proof of human verification to the heart of London's busiest retail strip. The post World ID London: The Sam Altman Orb Scans Hit Oxford Street appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
XRP’s Chart Doesn’t Lie: Analysts Clash Over Ripple’s Next Move
CryptoPotato - Is XRP heading above $10 or is there something else to the story?
XRP Ripple Explodes In Korea: XRP Volumes Detonate BTC and ETH on Upbit
99Bitcoins - XRP tops Upbit with $52.33M in 24-hour volume, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum as Korean retail and whale accumulation drive structural demand. The post XRP Ripple Explodes In Korea: XRP Volumes Detonate BTC and ETH on Upbit appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plan Hits Wall as 3 Agencies Fight Over Control
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The plan for a national Bitcoin reserve is basically dead in the water right now. Federal agencies can’t agree on… Read the original on U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plan Hits Wall as 3 Agencies Fight Over Control. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Coinbase has secured the UK’s MiFID license
Cryptopolitan - Coinbase has received a MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) license in the United Kingdom, as it prepares for the country’s full crypto regime next year. The permission allows Coinbase to offer British users traditional financial instruments outside its main crypto offerings. Coinbase said the new license marks its “biggest ever expansion of Coinbase UK’s...
3,999,999,999 DOGE Moved to Binance in One of 2026's Biggest Transfers
U.Today - Huge DOGE whale transfer to Binance has market watching closely. Huge DOGE whale transfer to Binance has market watching closely.
Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equities
CoinTelegraph - Coinbase said its UK investment services authorization will allow institutional and advanced traders to access derivatives, while retail users will be able to trade equities.
Siada and Innovation City Launch UAE’s First Sovereign AI Hub in Ras Al Khaimah
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UAE just opened its first sovereign AI data center. Siada and Innovation City announced the launch on July 6,… Read the original on Siada and Innovation City Launch UAE’s First Sovereign AI Hub in Ras Al Khaimah. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Traders Sue Polymarket Over 'No' Ruling on Strategy Bitcoin Sale
Decrypt - The plaintiffs say Polymarket added a rule after the fact, turning their winning "Yes" bet on Strategy's Bitcoin sale into a loss.
ETH’s Path Beyond $2K Depends on This One Condition: Analyst
CryptoPotato - Another analyst outlined an 'insane' correlation between ETH and the copper/gold chart.
Ripple’s Stuart Alderoty Pushes Congress to Stop Sidelining 52 Million Crypto Voters
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stuart Alderoty is done being polite about it. The Ripple executive and National Cryptocurrency Association president wants federal lawmakers to… Read the original on Ripple’s Stuart Alderoty Pushes Congress to Stop Sidelining 52 Million Crypto Voters. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Coinbase Wins UK License, Paving the Way for Stocks and Derivatives Trading
CryptoPotato - The move comes amid the ongoing regulatory push in Europe.
Vitalik Buterin confirms AI identified his anonymous Ethereum proposal contribution
CoinTelegraph - The Ethereum co-founder said AI recognized his intellectual habits, ending a two-week public challenge to identify an anonymous contribution he made.
Grayscale’s Zach Pandl Says Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Could Form a Durable Price Bottom
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Grayscale thinks Strategy’s Bitcoin sale might actually steady the market. Zach Pandl, who works at Grayscale, said the move could… Read the original on Grayscale’s Zach Pandl Says Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Could Form a Durable Price Bottom. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
MiCA Wipes Out 90% of Europe’s Crypto Firms, Just 280 CASPs Survive
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Europe’s crypto market just got a lot smaller. The MiCA transition deadline hit on July 1, and the fallout was… Read the original on MiCA Wipes Out 90% of Europe’s Crypto Firms, Just 280 CASPs Survive. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy’s Bitcoin sale may give BTC a ‘durable bottom,’ Grayscale says
CoinTelegraph - “Investors are now more confident about the instrument,” said Grayscale’s Zach Pandl regarding STRC, which reclaimed $90 for the first time in three weeks.
Strategy Executes Record $216,000,000 Bitcoin Sale Under New Program
DailyHODL - The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has completed its largest crypto sale to date by divesting 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 million between June 29th and July 5th. The transaction happened under the firm’s newly introduced BTC monetization program designed to support dividend payments. “This framework is designed to strengthen credit quality and enable the Company […] The post Strategy Executes Record $216,000,000 Bitcoin Sale Under New Program appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple Exec: Washington Can't Ignore Crypto
U.Today - Ripple executive and National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) President Stuart Alderoty has urged federal lawmakers to stop dismissing the U.S. cryptocurrency constituency as a marginal movement. Ripple executive and National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) President Stuart Alderoty has urged federal lawmakers to stop dismissing the U.S. cryptocurrency constituency as a marginal movement.
White House Weighs Federal Bitcoin Reserve as Multiple Agencies Join Talks
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The White House is actively looking at how to build a federal fund that holds Bitcoin as a long-term reserve… Read the original on White House Weighs Federal Bitcoin Reserve as Multiple Agencies Join Talks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Trump says he became ‘a big crypto guy’ partly for politics
CoinTelegraph - US President Donald Trump once called Bitcoin “a scam,” but admitted on Monday that he got involved in crypto “a little bit for politics.”
L1s face decentralization 'tug-of-war' as adoption grows: Injective CEO
CoinTelegraph - Blockchains will face increasing pressure to compromise on decentralization to meet user demand for speed and scalability, Injective CEO Eric Chen said.
US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: Bloomberg
CoinTelegraph - The report follows comments from White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt in May, who said the administration was examining the legal implications of creating a Bitcoin reserve.
Bitcoin bulls shake off Strategy's $216M BTC sale as price overtakes $64K
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin reversed course from its Monday open selloff and closed the day above $64,000 as bulls began to price in Strategy’s selling.
Two Japanese-Owned Supertankers Carry Saudi Crude Toward the Strait of Hormuz, Data Shows
Binance News - Two Japanese-owned supertankers carrying Saudi crude oil were heading toward the Strait of Hormuz and preparing to leave the Gulf region. According to Jin10, the information was based on data.
SpaceX Unveils Midwest AI Data Center Plan, Confirms Deorbiting About 100 First-Gen Starlink Satellites
Binance News - SpaceX on Monday announced a new plan to build an AI-focused data center and confirmed it is proceeding as scheduled with deorbit operations for about 100 first-generation Starlink satellites, according to 36Kr. The company said it plans to construct the data center in the U.S. Midwest to support AI workloads, and it will directly use Starlink's high-speed, low-latency network for data backhaul.
Even Realities Raises $150M Pre-B Round at Over $1B Valuation
Binance News - Even Realities said on July 6 that it has raised $150 million in a Pre-B round at a post-money valuation of more than $1 billion, becoming a unicorn, according to 36Kr. The round was co-led by Meituan Longzhu and Meituan Strategic Investment, with Tencent and other existing shareholders participating with an oversubscribed follow-on. The company, founded less than three years ago, has previously raised multiple rounds from investors including Sequoia Capital, CDH Investments, Aier Eye Hospital Group, and Qingshan Capital.
Shanghai Gold Exchange Admits Hong Kong Precious Metals Clearing as International Member
Binance News - The Shanghai Gold Exchange said it has approved the admission of Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing System Co., Ltd. as an international member, according to 36Kr. The exchange disclosed the decision in a notice dated July 7.
Iran Fires At Least Two Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says
Binance News - A U.S. official said Iran fired at least two missiles at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, Axios reported that two merchant ships were hit and badly damaged, but there were no casualties.
STOCKS | The Kobeissi Letter Says Chip Stocks Lead Current U.S. Bull Market
Binance News - Chip stocks have become the new leading sector in the current U.S. stock market bull run, The Kobeissi Letter said in a post on X. According to Odaily, the account said many of the “Magnificent 7” stocks have fallen more than 20% from recent highs, while the semiconductor sector has taken over market leadership. The Kobeissi Letter added that eight of the top 10 best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 this year are from the chip industry. ...
Semiconductor Stocks Beat Big Tech and Crypto in H1 2026 as SOX Jumps 102%
Binance News - Semiconductor stocks outperformed Big Tech and crypto in the first half of 2026, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 102% while the Magnificent Seven fell 2% and Bitcoin (BTC) slid 33%. According to BeInCrypto, Deutsche Bank and CoinGecko data also show Ether (ETH) down 47% and Solana (SOL) down 41%, while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF rose 72% and the iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 99%. Wall Street is split on H2: Goldman Sachs expects investors to keep backing chipmakers, while Morgan Stanley strategist Michael Wilson says the chip trade is unwinding as investors rotate toward hyperscalers.
JPMorgan Asset Management Cuts Long Yuan Bets as Outperformance Cools
Binance News - JPMorgan Asset Management has trimmed its long yuan positions against the dollar and shifted its focus to higher-yielding currencies as the yuan’s outperformance begins to cool, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Steadies as Traders Await Fed Minutes for Rate Outlook
Binance News - Gold was little changed as traders awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting for clues on the path for US interest rates, according to Bloomberg.
Strategy sells $216M Bitcoin, Bollinger bullish on BTC: Hodler's Digest, June 29-July 6, 2026
CoinTelegraph - Bollinger Bands creator John Bollinger says the charts suggest Bitcoin could take off from here. Vitalik Buterin unveils a new Ethereum strawmap, but why is it taking so long?
Fed Rate Outlook Shows Higher Odds of Holding Rates Steady in July
Binance News - Market pricing shows a 74.3% probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in July, with a 25.7% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate increase. According to Odaily, the probability of the Fed holding rates steady through September is 42.9%. The same data indicates a 46.2% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point increase by September and a 10.8% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point increase by that time.
China Securities Co., Ltd: Do Not Overestimate Near-Term Value of China Floating-Rate Bonds
Binance News - China Securities Co., Ltd said China’s floating-rate bond market is small but structurally concentrated, with policy bank financial bonds dominating and most coupons linked to DR007 and the loan prime rate (LPR). The brokerage said floating-rate bonds only outperform fixed-rate bonds when DR007 or the LPR rises and triggers coupon resets; if risk-free yields rise while the benchmark rates fall or stay low, floating-rate bonds face greater pressure. With the LPR still in a rate-cut cycle and DR007 lacking a clear basis for an uptrend, it said investors should not overestimate the near-term allocation value of floating-rate bonds. A smoother investment window may emerge toward the end of the easing cycle, after dovish expectations are fully priced in and DR007 ...
U.S. Memory Chip Stocks Fall in After-Hours Trading
Binance News - U.S. memory chip stocks broadly declined in after-hours trading. According to Jin10, Sandisk fell 3.5%, Micron Technology dropped 2.3%, Seagate Technology declined 2%, and Western Digital slid 2.8%.
JPMorgan Sees AI Chip Dip as Buy; Morgan Stanley Says Trade Is Rotating
Binance News - JPMorgan told clients the recent pullback in AI-linked semiconductor stocks is a buying opportunity, citing strong demand, tight supply and no meaningful new chip capacity until 2028. According to BeInCrypto, the bank prefers chipmakers over hyperscalers and expects global stocks to reach new highs in the second half of 2026.Morgan Stanley CIO Michael Wilson said momentum in chip stocks is fading after leading the rally, with earnings estimates at historic extremes, and pointed to slipping hyperscaler shares despite capex forecasts of $805 billion in 2026 and $1.116 trillion in 2027. Investors are watching Nvidia for signals on AI chip demand.
Moody's Ratings: Iran Conflict Highlights Australia's Role as a Key LNG Supplier
Binance News - Moody's Ratings said the conflict involving Iran has further highlighted Australia's position as a key supplier of liquefied natural gas, even as the country faces rising policy risks. According to Jin10, Moody's Ratings stated that the situation has underscored Australia's importance in global LNG supply while noting that policy-related risks for Australia are increasing.
Jim Cramer: Consider starting a position in Constellation Brands amid market rotation
Binance News - According to CNBC, “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer said Monday that investors should not fear the latest market rotation and argued it is creating buying opportunities in several stocks pulled lower by institutional selling, including Constellation Brands, PepsiCo, Starbucks, TJX Companies and Johnson & Johnson. Cramer said Monday’s action followed last week’s June jobs report, which pointed to a slowdown in hiring from the prior month, prompting some large money managers to reposition portfolios; he added that basket trading tied to economic themes can push quality companies lower even when their businesses have not changed. He said PepsiCo’s pullback has erased much of the rally after its strong earnings report last quarter and called it an appealing entry point ahead ...
Japan’s May All-Household Spending Falls 0.3% Year on Year
Binance News - Japan’s all-household spending fell 0.3% year on year in May. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of a 2.5% decline and a previous reading of a 0.50% drop.
Japan's May Labor Cash Earnings Rise 3.2% Year Over Year
Binance News - Japan's labor cash earnings rose 3.2% year over year in May. According to Jin10, the market expectation was 3.40%. The prior reading was revised to 3.60% from 3.50%.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Sumitomo Chemical Unit Form Glassem JV for Glass Core Materials
Binance News - Samsung Electro-Mechanics said on July 2 that it signed a master agreement with Dongwoo Fine-Chem, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical Group, to jointly establish a venture named “Glassem” to produce glass core materials used in glass substrates, according to Jiemian News. On the same day, BOE Technology Group unveiled its glass-substrate packaging carrier board business to the market for the first time at its 2026 Investor Day event. The report said the glass-substrate theme has remained strong in China’s A-share market and has drawn attention across the advanced semiconductor packaging supply chain, as the industry looks beyond traditional ...
WORLD CUP | Martinez Says It “Does Not Make Sense” to Continue as Portugal Coach After Spain Loss
Binance News - Roberto Martinez said “it does not make sense” for him to continue as Portugal coach after Portugal’s last-16 exit to Spain at World Cup 2026, according to Yahoo Sports. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the only goal in the first minute of added time in Dallas as Portugal failed to threaten a Spain defense that has yet to concede in the tournament. Martinez, whose contract was set to expire at the end of the tournament, said no decision had been made about his future until now and called the defeat “the end of the cycle.” Bruno Fernandes said Portugal were “sad” and “not at our best level,” while Spain will face the winners of USA and Belgium in a ...
STOCKS | Samsung Electronics Shares Fall 4.5% in Nextrade Pre-Market Trading
Binance News - Samsung Electronics shares fell 4.5% in Nextrade pre-market trading. According to Jin10, the decline occurred during pre-market trading on Nextrade.
STOCKS | S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump as Broadcom Rallies on Extended Apple Chip Deal
Binance News - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Monday as Broadcom and other chip stocks rallied on investor demand for artificial intelligence-related names ahead of what is expected to be a strong second-quarter earnings season, according to RTHK. Broadcom rose 3.7% after it and Apple agreed to extend a deal through 2031 to develop and supply a range of custom chips. The S&P 500 information technology sector index climbed 1.3%, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index gained 2.2% after two straight sessions of losses. ...
AI | Intel-Backed AI Chip and Software Maker Syntiant Files for IPO
Binance News - Syntiant Corp., an Intel-backed maker of semiconductors and software for artificial intelligence, filed for an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg.
Universal’s Latest ‘Minions’ Debuts With $62 Million in Ticket Sales
Binance News - Universal Pictures’ Minions & Monsters was the No. 1 movie in US and Canadian theaters over the long July 4 holiday weekend, posting $62 million in ticket sales, according to Bloomberg. The debut still fell short of earlier entries in the seven-film franchise.
COMEX Gold Settles Up 1.23% at $4,176.3/Oz; Silver Gains 2.33%
Binance News - COMEX gold futures settled up 1.23% at $4,176.3 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures rose 2.33% to $62.485 per ounce, according to Jiemian News.
Jim Cramer Urges Buying Nvidia After Company Denies NVL144 AI Rack Delay Claims
Binance News - Jim Cramer urged investors to buy Nvidia after the company rejected claims that its Kyber NVL144 AI rack systems have been delayed until 2028. According to NS3.AI, SemiAnalysis reported that the high-density rack design had slipped by more than 12 months, citing printed circuit board (PCB) midplane manufacturing problems. Nvidia disputed the delay allegation and said its AI chip roadmap remains intact.
WORLD CUP | Ronaldo Fights Back Tears After Portugal Lose 1-0 to Spain in Round of 16
Binance News - Cristiano Ronaldo fought back tears as he lingered on the field after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday in what is set to be his final World Cup game, according to Yahoo Sports. The match was scoreless into second-half added time before substitute Mikel Merino scored the winner. Ronaldo, 41, said before the game that this would be his final World Cup, though he has not set a retirement date. He appeared in his sixth World Cup earlier in the tournament and became the first player to score in six World Cups when he netted in the group stage against Uzbekistan.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise by 1.427 Tons to 1,002.793 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, described as the world’s largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 1.427 tons from the previous day to 1,002.793 tons. According to Jin10, the fund’s latest reported holdings stood at 1,002.793 tons after the daily increase.