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T. Rowe Price launches crypto ETF; Bitcoin bulls face challenges; dormant whale moves $383M.

Xryma Eyes Euronext Paris Debut With 110 Million Shares and No Capital Raise

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Xryma is heading to Paris. The Cyprus-based payments and banktech group is set to list on Euronext Paris on July… Read the original on Xryma Eyes Euronext Paris Debut With 110 Million Shares and No Capital Raise. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Leaks Reveal Suno Fed Thousands of Hours of Deezer, YouTube and Pond5 Data Into Its AI

Decrypt - Source code leaked reveals how substantial portions of Suno’s training library were assembled.

Trump teleprompter operator made $100K betting on Kalshi markets tied to speeches: ABC

CoinTelegraph - According to ABC News, federal regulators are investigating whether the longtime White House staffer used nonpublic information to profit from event contracts tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches.

Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Made $100,000 Betting on a President Who Ignores the Script

BeInCrypto - CFTC probes a Kalshi insider trading case where Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly made over $100,000 on speech bets. The post Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Made $100,000 Betting on a President Who Ignores the Script appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2027 Zano Overhaul Could Cut Confirmations to 60 Seconds With Zenith

Bitcoin.com - Zano is preparing to replace its hybrid proof-of-work and proof-of-stake system with Zenith, a privacy-preserving pure proof-of-stake protocol promising 15-second blocks, faster confirmations, and lower token issuance. Zano Targets 2027 for a Major Consensus Shift The privacy-focused blockchain announced that Zenith is now in implementation, with a network transition planned for 2027, subject to testing, […]

$7 Trillion Giant T. Rowe Price Launches Crypto ETF With XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum

U.Today - Wall Street heavyweight T. Rowe Price, which oversees roughly $7 trillion in assets, has entered the cryptocurrency ETF market. Wall Street heavyweight T. Rowe Price, which oversees roughly $7 trillion in assets, has entered the cryptocurrency ETF market.

$400 Million Crypto.com Deal Links Citadel Securities to Digital Finance Expansion

Bitcoin.com - Crypto.com secured a $400 million strategic investment from Citadel Securities, valuing the digital asset platform at $20 billion and opening its first institutional funding round in ten years. The deal, announced Thursday, gives Crypto.com fresh capital to expand beyond cryptocurrency trading and further into tokenized securities, derivatives and other financial products. The companies said the […]

Polygon Labs announces layoffs as Coinme acquisition enters final stages

Cryptopolitan - Polygon Labs has cut jobs as it moves to complete its acquisition of crypto payments firm Coinme, its CEO, Marc Boiron, stated on X on Thursday, July 16. Boiron wrote that the company is “in the final stages of completing the Coinme acquisition,” which folds Coinme’s team into Polygon Labs, and cast the acquisition as...

Japan's 27,500-chip Nvidia deal challenges China's grip on robotics

Cryptopolitan - Japan has bought its way into the advanced models and chip industry after a year of the United States dominating the space, with China pouring subsidies into the machines that use them. Japan is directly challenging China’s lead in robotics, using the same Nvidia hardware that Chinese robot makers themselves depend on. Why is Japan...

Japan passes the crypto law traders wanted but its 20% tax could still wait until 2028

CryptoSlate - A 2028 start depends on FIEA enforcement landing in 2027, while eligible assets and product approvals face separate gates. The post Japan passes the crypto law traders wanted but its 20% tax could still wait until 2028 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

TSMC posted a 77.4% year-on-year profit jump in Q2

Cryptopolitan - Taiwan’s largest chipmaker, TSMC, reported another blockbuster quarter on Thursday as strong demand for AI chips continued to drive growth. The company said its net profit jumped 77.4% from a year earlier and rose 23.4% from the previous quarter, marking its fifth consecutive record quarter. Revenue increased 36% year over year to NT$1.27 trillion (about...

XRP Slides Toward $0.92 as Whale-Retail Gap Hits -24.4 Score

TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP is sitting at $1.11 and it’s not looking good. The 8-hour chart has flashed a head and shoulders pattern… Read the original on XRP Slides Toward $0.92 as Whale-Retail Gap Hits -24.4 Score. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

CRO Surges as Crypto.com Secures $400M in Citadel Securities-Led Funding

CryptoPotato - This was the exchange's first-ever institutional funding round. As a result, CRO skyrocketed by 25% in minutes.

Morgan Stanley Launches Spot Crypto Trading on E*TRADE

cryptoDNES - Morgan Stanley completes crypto rollout on E*TRADE, allowing customers to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly within their brokerage accounts. The post Morgan Stanley Launches Spot Crypto Trading on E*TRADE appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

How prices from the future fooled a crypto oracle into paying out up to $24 million

CryptoSlate - Future-dated reports allegedly cleared an authorized signer check, while Ostium has yet to publish final loss accounting or a postmortem. The post How prices from the future fooled a crypto oracle into paying out up to $24 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Bulls Lose Grip After BTC Hits $63,808 as Fed Rate Bets Shift Again

Bitcoin.com - After briefly crossing $65,000 following positive U.S. producer price index data, bitcoin fell back to around $64,200, dragging its market cap back under $1.3 trillion. Volatile Intraday Trading On Thursday, bitcoin failed to maintain an uptrend that had seen it log significant gains in the prior 48 hours. Market data shows the cryptocurrency gradually retreated […]

Micron signs deal with Qualcomm and other tech partners over AI-powered automobile chip components

Cryptopolitan - Micron Technology locked in long-term supply deals with Qualcomm and six other automotive suppliers on Thursday, moving to secure memory and storage capacity for an automobile industry that is starting to consume chips at a scale rivaling data centers. The company said the Strategic Customer Agreements cover seven Tier 1 suppliers, which include Qualcomm, Visteon,...

Grupo Salinas Chairman Anchors $40 Million Raise for Bitcoin Treasury Startup

Bitcoin.com - A group of bitcoin investors led by Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden, and Ricardo Salinas raised $40 million to launch a permanent capital company called ORANGE JUICE that buys small businesses and puts a portion of their profits into bitcoin. Lyn Alden announced the raise on July 15, 2026, from the company’s headquarters in Westport, Connecticut. […]

Grayscale Highlights a 22% Bitcoin Yield Opportunity as Early Bottom Signals Emerge

BeInCrypto - Grayscale is pitching covered calls as a way for Bitcoin holders to earn yield during a range-bound market, even as Glassnode detects early signals of a bear market bottom. The strategy means holding Bitcoin while selling someone else the right to buy it from you at a set price. In return, you receive a payment The post Grayscale Highlights a 22% Bitcoin Yield Opportunity as Early Bottom Signals Emerge appeared first on BeInCrypto.

XRP Can't Keep Up as Bitcoin Takes a Breather: Analysis

Decrypt - The post-CPI rally gave XRP a nudge. The coin barely moved. Now the chart is filling in the picture.

Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE launches spot crypto trading through Zero Hash

CoinTelegraph - Eligible E*TRADE retail clients can now buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ether and Solana through a partnership with crypto infrastructure provider Zero Hash.

Bitcoin must climb 92% to rescue last year’s $120K buyers and the escape routes begin at $72K

CryptoSlate - At $64,073.49, Bitcoin needed 12.7% to reach the first cost basis and 92.2% to make that buyer whole. The post Bitcoin must climb 92% to rescue last year’s $120K buyers and the escape routes begin at $72K appeared first on CryptoSlate.

How Satoshi Nakamoto Solved Bitcoin's Quantum Dilemma 16 Years Ago Today

U.Today - Exactly 16 years ago today, Satoshi Nakamoto outlined the exact code-upgrade mechanism developers are deploying right now to survive the quantum threat. Exactly 16 years ago today, Satoshi Nakamoto outlined the exact code-upgrade mechanism developers are deploying right now to survive the quantum threat.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $383 Million After More Than 8 Years

Decrypt - The wallet holding nearly 5,908 BTC since 2017 transferred its entire balance to a new address.

SEC filing shows viral $71 million XRP ETF claims are out by 1,000x

CryptoSlate - The adviser reported 12,380 XRPI shares worth $71,059, not $71 million, under the SEC's current nearest-dollar convention. The post SEC filing shows viral $71 million XRP ETF claims are out by 1,000x appeared first on CryptoSlate.

You may hate MiCA, but the truth is more complicated than both sides admit

CryptoSlate - The following is a guest post from Yuliya Barabash, Founder and Managing Partner at SBSB Fintech Lawyers. MiCA may make Europe safer, but it also risks making it smaller. In its effort to impose order on crypto, the EU is building a regulatory framework that many early-stage startups simply cannot afford to comply with. Yet […] The post You may hate MiCA, but the truth is more complicated than both sides admit appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The $65.5K Rejection: What Top Analysts Are Saying About Bitcoin’s Next Move

CryptoPotato - On the flip side, BTC managed to reclaim a key support level, which should provide more upside momentum.

Peter Brandt Spots Bitcoin Inverted Head and Shoulders as Neckline Looms

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Peter Brandt thinks Bitcoin might be bottoming. The veteran trader flagged what he sees as a potential “inverted head and… Read the original on Peter Brandt Spots Bitcoin Inverted Head and Shoulders as Neckline Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

TSMC Raised Its 2026 Revenue Guidance: What It Means for AI Chip Demand

BeInCrypto - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to slightly above 40%, up from more than 30%, after the second-quarter profit hit a record, and artificial intelligence (AI) chip demand held firm. The chipmaker raised its 2026 capital spending target to between $60 billion and $64 billion. It also pledged a The post TSMC Raised Its 2026 Revenue Guidance: What It Means for AI Chip Demand appeared first on BeInCrypto.

DOGE Confirms Golden Cross, but Next Move Depends on These Two Levels

U.Today - Dogecoin's golden cross hints at the next big move, with market now watching closely. Dogecoin's golden cross hints at the next big move, with market now watching closely.

BlackRock’s Fink Calls Leverage ‘Wiped Out’ as Bitcoin ETFs Log $107.7M Clean Sweep

99Bitcoins - BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Bitcoin's excess leverage is gone, as spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $107.7M with zero outflows on July 15. The post BlackRock’s Fink Calls Leverage ‘Wiped Out’ as Bitcoin ETFs Log $107.7M Clean Sweep appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

MoonPay buys Glide to bolster crypto deposits infrastructure

CoinTelegraph - MoonPay acquired Glide, a crypto infrastructure startup founded by former Robinhood Wallet engineers, to expand cross-chain crypto deposit infrastructure.

This Bitcoin-backed company is betting retiring founders will swap private stock for their life’s work

CryptoSlate - Roughly 2.9 million American businesses are owned by people 55 or older, supporting 32.1 million workers and generating $6.5 trillion in annual revenue, according to research from Project Equity and Harvard Business School. Only about 20% to 30% of businesses that go up for sale find a buyer at all, per the Exit Planning Institute. […] The post This Bitcoin-backed company is betting retiring founders will swap private stock for their life’s work appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitunix Exchange Launches Visa Debit Card for Daily Purchases and Earning

DailyHODL - Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 16th July 2026, Chainwire The post Bitunix Exchange Launches Visa Debit Card for Daily Purchases and Earning appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Nvidia deepens Japan robotics push while cutting Asian chip distributors

Cryptopolitan - Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has announced that ten of Japan’s largest industrial names, including FANUC, Fujitsu, Sony Group and SoftBank Corp., plan to build robots and factory systems on its physical AI software. This announcement comes in spite of the fact that Nvidia is halving its approved distributor list across Asia to keep advanced GPUs out...

XRP Ledger Hits Yet Another Growth Milestone

U.Today - The XRP Ledger has surpassed 8 million activated accounts, marking another milestone in the network's long-term growth. The XRP Ledger has surpassed 8 million activated accounts, marking another milestone in the network's long-term growth.

US Senate unanimously adopts resolution opposing clemency for SBF

CoinTelegraph - The Senate approved a resolution opposing clemency for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried as prediction markets put the odds of a Trump pardon by July 31 below 1%.

Bitcoin to Reach $500,000 to $1 Million in Current Halving Cycle, PlanB Predicts

U.Today - With 639 days left in the current halving cycle, analyst PlanB explains why Bitcoin is still on track for $500,000. With 639 days left in the current halving cycle, analyst PlanB explains why Bitcoin is still on track for $500,000.

XRP News: XRP Jumps 2% as Binance’s $800K RLUSD Reward Campaign Goes Live

99Bitcoins - Binance's $800K XRP airdrop rewards RLUSD holders until Aug 14, 2026 — pushing XRP price 2% higher amid bullish macro and CLARITY Act expectations. The post XRP News: XRP Jumps 2% as Binance’s $800K RLUSD Reward Campaign Goes Live appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Senate AG Nominee Faces Grilling Over DOJ Crypto Unit Cuts and Zhao Pardon

TheCurrencyAnalytics - President Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney General is in serious trouble on Capitol Hill. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee… Read the original on Senate AG Nominee Faces Grilling Over DOJ Crypto Unit Cuts and Zhao Pardon. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Stanford’s Bitcoin Prediction Market Study Targets Polymarket’s 5-Minute Window

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Researchers at Stanford have a problem with five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets. Specifically, they think the short windows are basically an… Read the original on Stanford’s Bitcoin Prediction Market Study Targets Polymarket’s 5-Minute Window. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

BTC Steady Near $65,000 After South Korea Rate Hike

Binance News - Bitcoin (BTC) traded just below $65,000 after South Korea raised rates for the first time in over three years to fight inflation. According to CoinDesk, the Bank of Korea lifted its benchmark by 25 basis points to 2.75%, while Korea’s headline inflation rose to 3.2%, the highest since 2023. Crypto investigator ZachXBT also called hardware wallets “complete garbage,” criticising Ledger and recommending a dedicated iPhone for signing transactions.

XRP/BTC Pair Eyes Breakout After Ten Weeks of Tight Consolidation

TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP is getting attention. Bitcoin has been parked near $65,000 for ten weeks now, and that stubborn calm is pushing… Read the original on XRP/BTC Pair Eyes Breakout After Ten Weeks of Tight Consolidation. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Nationwide Telehealth Provider Paying California Customers in $1,800,000 Data Tracking Settlement

DailyHODL - A telehealth provider has agreed to a $1.8 million class action settlement over alleged unauthorized sharing of patients' data via third-party tracking pixels. The post Nationwide Telehealth Provider Paying California Customers in $1,800,000 Data Tracking Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

South Korea Moves to Fold Crypto Into a 76-Year-Old Asset Law

CoinPaprika - South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance plans a National Asset Basic Act to replace its 1950 State Property Act. The new framework would bring virtual assets and intellectual property under state management for the first time.

STOCKS | KKR, ECP Raise DCC Takeover Bid to More Than £5.7 Billion

Binance News - KKR & Co. and Energy Capital Partners raised their takeover offer for DCC Plc to more than £5.7 billion ($7.6 billion) and secured more time to complete the deal, according to Bloomberg. The higher bid extends a drawn-out acquisition process for the company.

New Whale Wallet Opens Short Position on CXMT After Depositing $10 Million in USDC

Binance News - A newly created whale wallet deposited $10 million in USDC on Hyperliquid to short CXMT, the listed entity of Changxin Technology. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the wallet has already opened a 1x short position of 514,357 CXMT and placed limit orders to add another 490,000 CXMT short position between $8 and $9. The wallet’s current position and planned additional short exposure were disclosed on July 16.

TotalEnergies Flags Strong Oil Trading as Iran War Roils Market

Binance News - TotalEnergies SE said its oil trading unit posted robust second-quarter results as it benefited from market turmoil caused by the war in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. Gas trading underperformed. The company did not provide additional figures in the brief note.

Didi Says Hong Kong Ride-Hailing Demand Near Tourist Sites Rose Nearly 50% In July

Binance News - Didi said platform data showed that since July, ride-hailing demand around major Hong Kong tourist attractions, shopping districts and hotels has increased by nearly 50% from the previous month, and the related demand is expected to rise further, according to Ming Pao. The company entered Hong Kong's ride-hailing market in 2015 under the "Kuai Di Taxi" brand.

Binance Futures to Launch MUUUSDT, SOXSUSDT, and TZAUSDT Perpetual Contracts

Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Futures will launch three USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts to expand trading choices and improve the user experience on the platform. The new contracts are scheduled to go live on 2026-07-16 at 09:00 (UTC) for MUUUSDT, 2026-07-16 09:05 (UTC) for SOXSUSDT, and 2026-07-16 09:10 (UTC) for TZAUSDT. The contracts will be settled in USDT and will trade 24/7, with a tick size of 0.01 for each product, a minimum trade amount of 0.01 MUU, 0.01 SOXS, and 0.01 TZA, and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. Binance also stated that each contract will support a maximum leverage of 25x and Multi-Assets Mode. The announcement said MUUUSDT is linked to the Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF ...

UK Economy Grew in May Despite Political Turmoil

Binance News - The UK economy unexpectedly grew in May, suggesting consumers and businesses remained more resilient than feared despite political turbulence and higher energy prices, according to Bloomberg.

Variant Fund Raises $222 Million and Publishes 10 Investment Theses

Binance News - Variant Fund has raised $222 million and published 10 investment theses, including views that AI agents will dominate traffic, computing power will remain in short supply, open-source roles will expand, and multi-model systems will become the default. According to PANews, the firm also said its assumptions cover additional topics beyond those four points.

Legendary Trader Spots Possible Bitcoin Bottom Pattern

U.Today - Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottoming pattern. Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottoming pattern.

UK Government Brings British Steel Under Public Ownership

Binance News - British Steel has come under public ownership after the UK government moved to protect steelmaking, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying the decision secures jobs and a key national capability, BBC reported. The Scunthorpe works employs roughly 2,700 people and supports other industries in north Lincolnshire. The government took control of British Steel operations in Scunthorpe last year, while the business remained owned by Jingye Group. Jingye has begun seeking compensation for nationalisation after previously saying the company was losing £700,000 a day; the government has said it could limit or refuse any payout. Parliament passed legislation on Wednesday allowing ministers to bring steel companies into public ownership when a public interest test is ...

WORLD CUP | Harry Kane Refuses to Rule Out Another World Cup

Binance News - Harry Kane said it is too early to say whether England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina will be his last appearance at the tournament. England led through Anthony Gordon before Enzo Fernandez equalized and Lautaro Martinez scored a stoppage-time winner, and Kane told Sky Sport Germany that he first needs to process the exit, according to Yahoo Sports. The Bayern Munich striker said he loves playing for England but would not make an emotional decision immediately after the loss.

ZachXBT Calls Hardware Wallets Complete Garbage

Binance News - Crypto investigator ZachXBT on Thursday criticized hardware wallets as unreliable for signing transactions or storing meaningful funds. According to CoinDesk, he said current hardware wallet options fall short on security and usability and are unsuitable for high-stakes use, while recommending a dedicated iPhone stripped down for wallet signing duties. He singled out Ledger as the worst offender, citing frequent Ledger Live updates that overhaul the UI and apps and can break basic functions.

Uber Agrees to Buy Delivery Hero for €41.50 a Share

Binance News - Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to acquire German food-delivery company Delivery Hero SE for €41.50 a share, according to Bloomberg. The deal would help Uber better compete with DoorDash Inc. outside the US.

Stripe and Advent’s $53 Billion PayPal Bid Rattles Digital Payments

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fifty-three billion dollars. That’s what Stripe and Advent International are putting on the table to buy PayPal — a 28%… Read the original on Stripe and Advent’s $53 Billion PayPal Bid Rattles Digital Payments. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

STOCKS | TSMC to Spend $265 Billion on US Buildout in Trump Deal

Binance News - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to spend an additional $100 billion to expand its US chipmaking capacity, bringing its total planned US investment to $265 billion, according to Bloomberg. The commitment formalizes part of a broader Washington-Taipei deal aimed at bringing semiconductor manufacturing to American soil.

Arthur Hayes Buys ETH Above $1,900 Weeks After Selling at $1,700

CryptoPotato - Meanwhile, newly emerged whales have gone on a substantial ETH accumulation spree.

Brookfield-Backed Csquare Raises $1.05 Billion in IPO

Binance News - Csquare Inc. raised $1.05 billion after pricing its initial public offering below a marketed range on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The data-center company is backed by Brookfield.

Iranian Military Command Spokesman Warns of Regional Infrastructure Retaliation

Binance News - Iran's Supreme Joint Military Command spokesman said that if U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten attacks on Iran's infrastructure, Iran will target all infrastructure in the region. According to Jin10, the statement was made in response to Trump's continued threats.

STOCKS | U.K. Construction Output Falls 0.8% in May, Misses Forecast

Binance News - U.K. construction output fell 0.8% month over month in May, compared with expectations for a 0.3% decline and a prior reading revised to -0.1% from 0.1%. According to Jin10, the previous figure was revised from 0.10% to -0.1%.

UK Services Index Rises 0.3% Month Over Month in May, Beating Forecast

Binance News - The UK services index rose 0.3% month over month in May, above the expected 0.1%. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised to -0.1% from -0.20%.

UK May GDP Growth Misses Expectations at 1.3%

Binance News - The UK's GDP rose 1.3% year on year in May, below the expected 1.4%. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised from 1.2% to 1.1%.

UK Construction Output Falls 1.8% Year on Year in May

Binance News - United Kingdom construction output fell 1.8% year on year in May, compared with expectations for a 1.1% decline. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised to -1.6% from -1.0%.

STOCKS | U.K. Industrial Output Rises 1% in May

Binance News - U.K. industrial output rose 1% year on year in May, below expectations for 1.2%. According to Jin10, the previous reading was revised from -0.2% to 0%.

STOCKS | Citigroup Indian Clients Expect More Rupee Weakness

Binance News - Citigroup Inc. said its Indian corporate clients expect the rupee to keep weakening and are seeking products that would let them profit from the currency's volatility, according to Bloomberg. The bank's comments point to growing demand for hedging and trading tools tied to the rupee as companies brace for further swings.

Israel and U.S. Defense Chiefs Discuss Cooperation Amid Possible War

Binance News - Israel's Defense Minister Katz spoke with U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth. According to Jin10, Katz said in a statement that Hegseth informed him about U.S. activities in Iran, and the two agreed to continue cooperating in the event that war could break out.

South Africa Finance Chief Reviews $219 Billion Fund CEO Suspension

Binance News - South Africa’s finance minister said the board of the continent’s biggest money manager briefed the government on its decision to suspend the chief executive officer over alleged governance issues, according to Bloomberg. The government will assess the information after talks with those involved.

AI | TSMC Beats Estimates as AI Demand Holds Up

Binance News - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted quarterly profit that beat estimates, underscoring robust global demand for AI computing, according to Bloomberg. The result is the latest sign that AI-related chip demand remains strong.

AI TRENDS | ClaudeDevs Resets All Users' 5-Hour and Weekly Usage Limits

Binance News - ClaudeDevs announced on X that it has reset all users' 5-hour usage limits and weekly usage limits. According to Odaily, the company said the limits were reset for every user.

STOCKS | TSMC Q2 Net Profit Rises 77.4% to Record High, Beats Forecasts

Binance News - TSMC said second-quarter net profit rose 77.4% year over year to a record high, topping market expectations. According to Jin10, the world's largest foundry company reported net profit of NT$706.6 billion for April through June, compared with a LSEG SmartEstimate of NT$632.6 billion. The company said revenue in the second quarter was NT$1,270.381 billion, up 36% year over year. TSMC said the results were driven by surging global demand for artificial intelligence processors, and noted that its customers include Nvidia and Apple.

ABB Agrees to Buy Rotork for About $5.5 Billion

Binance News - ABB Ltd. agreed to buy British industrial components company Rotork Plc for an enterprise value of about $5.5 billion to expand its automation business, according to Bloomberg.

AI TRENDS | Visa and Artemis Release Report on Agentic Payments

Binance News - Visa and Artemis released a research report titled "Agentic Payments from the Ground Up," which says AI agent payments are moving from theory into real commercial use cases. According to Odaily, the report divides agentic payments into two categories: macro commerce and micro commerce. Macro commerce refers to agents making purchases on behalf of humans, such as bookings and subscriptions, similar to traditional e-commerce. Micro commerce refers to frequent small payments between software systems, usually below $1.

Ether Outruns Bitcoin As ETF Money Returns, Almost All From BlackRock's Fund

Binance News - Ether has outrun bitcoin as ETF money returned to the market, while bitcoin rose 4% over the same stretch and solana, TRON and hyperliquid all fell. According to CoinDesk, nearly all of the inflows went to BlackRock's fund.

Ether Rises 11% Over Seven Sessions as Spot ETFs Add $96 Million

Binance News - Ether rose about 11% over seven sessions, while Bitcoin gained 4.2% for the week. According to NS3.AI, U.S. spot ether ETFs added $96 million in the first three days of the week, with inflows heavily concentrated in BlackRock’s low-fee products.

STOCKS | Pop Mart Surges Over 8% After Tim Cook Welcomes Wang Ning to Apple Headquarters

Binance News - Hong Kong-listed Pop Mart rose more than 8% in afternoon trading after a straight-line jump. According to Jin10, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on Weibo at midday to welcome Pop Mart founder Wang Ning's visit to Apple headquarters.

Greer Praises Swiss Investments as US Weighs Tariff Decision

Binance News - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer praised Switzerland’s approach in trade talks and its investment in the US as the country seeks a 15% tariff and tries to avoid further confrontation with US President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.

US Pushes Vietnam on Trade Barriers, IP in Deal Talks

Binance News - The United States is pressing Vietnam to do more on non-tariff barriers, economic security cooperation and intellectual property as the two sides keep negotiating a trade deal, according to the US Trade Representative, Bloomberg reported. The talks have dragged on for months as Washington seeks further action from Hanoi on trade frictions and IP issues.

Cheung Kong Hutchison Investors Told Some Senior Managers May Retire After Asset Sales

Binance News - Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that investors, bankers and business partners close to Cheung Kong Hutchison Holdings (0001) have been told some senior managers are expected to retire after the company completes the sale and spin-off of its telecoms, ports and retail assets.

Fidelity Plans to Rebuild Gold Holdings on Long-Term Bull Case

Binance News - Fidelity International Ltd. plans to add back gold positions it reduced earlier this year, saying bullion’s long-term drivers remain intact, according to Bloomberg. The asset manager did not give a timetable for rebuilding the holdings.

Chuangchuang Information: Retail Fuel Price Cap May Rise at 24:00 Tomorrow

Binance News - In the current pricing cycle, international oil prices rose sharply on concerns over control of the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran. According to Jin10, the average crude oil price for the cycle increased from the previous period, turning the domestic benchmark crude oil change rate from negative to positive and creating expectations for an increase in refined fuel retail prices. According to Jin10, Chuangchuang Information estimated that as of the close on July 15, the reference crude oil change rate for the ninth working day was 5.58%, and gasoline and diesel prices are expected to rise by 245 yuan per ...

Czech Republic Gives ISPs 15 Days to Cut Off Polymarket’s 800,000 Users

TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Czech Finance Ministry just added Polymarket to its official blacklist of unauthorized online gambling sites. ISPs have 15 days… Read the original on Czech Republic Gives ISPs 15 Days to Cut Off Polymarket’s 800,000 Users. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Kalshi Traders Price 79% Chance of Senate Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet senators at the White House on Thursday as traders on Kalshi price a 79% chance of a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess. According to NS3.AI, Senator Cynthia Lummis said a new draft version of the bill will be introduced in the next few days. Kalshi traders assign the CLARITY Act a 36% chance of becoming law in 2026, while Polymarket traders put the odds of it being signed into law this year at 39%.

Iranian Media Says Semnan Airport Damaged in Pre-Dawn Airstrike

Binance News - According to Jin10, a Semnan provincial official said an enemy airstrike hit Semnan Airport in the early hours of the morning, damaging one side hangar and breaking some windows. No casualties were reported.

Sun Hung Kai Properties Renames Kwun Tong Mall 'The ANGLE' After One Year

Binance News - Sun Hung Kai Properties (0016) has renamed its large commercial project at 98 How Ming Street in Kwun Tong from 'Scramble HILL' to 'The ANGLE', according to Ming Pao. The mall's official website and latest promotional materials have fully adopted the new name, with the original 'Scramble HILL' name removed. The mall was formally named and announced to the public only about a year ago, prompting online discussion and speculation about the reason for the change.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Welcomes Pop Mart Founder Wang Ning to Apple Park

Binance News - On July 16, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on Weibo welcoming Pop Mart founder Wang Ning to Apple Park. According to Jin10, Cook shared a photo showing him and Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus communicating with Wang Ning on site.

Trump to meet with senators over CLARITY Act on Thursday: Politico

CoinTelegraph - US President Donald Trump is set to meet with several senators on Thursday as negotiators race to get the CLARITY Act across the line before the Senate’s August recess.

United Airlines to Remove Middle Seats in New A321XLR Economy Plus Section

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao, United Airlines announced Tuesday that it will eliminate middle seats in the Economy Plus cabin of its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, replacing them with a shared table for aisle and window passengers to provide more spacious seating. The carrier said it will be the first U.S. airline to offer such a configuration and may extend it to other aircraft models. The move follows industry trends, with European carriers such as Lufthansa and Finnair already offering empty seat reservation services in business class, and some airlines allowing passengers to pay for adjacent empty seats. In March, United also announced plans to introduce "Relax Row" on select Boeing widebody aircraft starting next year, enabling economy passengers to ...

PhotonPay Opens Brazil Office to Expand Latin America Payment Operations

Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, PhotonPay, a next-generation global payment operating system, announced the official launch of its Sao Paulo office in Brazil. The expansion follows its offices in Hong Kong and Dubai as part of the company's Latin America strategy. PhotonPay integrates Brazil's local Pix clearing, real-time foreign exchange, and AI-driven compliance into a unified operating system. The expansion is supported by its global multi-asset wallet, which connects traditional fiat currency with licensed stablecoin infrastructure to improve capital flow efficiency for global enterprises.

Binance Affiliate Program to Implement 3x Volume Multiplier on bStocks Trading

Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange is introducing a limited-time 3x volume multiplier on bStocks trading for its Affiliate Program. During the promotion period from 2026-07-16 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-10-15 23:59 (UTC), every $1 traded in bStocks will count as $3 toward the affiliate's Spot Evaluation volume threshold, enabling faster progression through affiliate tiers. The multiplier applies exclusively to Spot Evaluation trading volume under the Affiliate Program and does not affect standard commission payouts, which remain unchanged. For example, a $100,000 bStocks trade will be recorded as $300,000 in evaluation volume. No additional registration is required for eligible users. The promotion targets affiliates seeking to upgrade their Spot ...

Syngenta's $5 Billion Hong Kong IPO Faces Fresh Delays

Binance News - Syngenta Group's planned $5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering is facing fresh delays as the seed and pesticide company waits for improved conditions in the agriculture sector, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Goods Over Trade Practices

Binance News - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on July 15 that it has imposed a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods, acting under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as directed by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Odaily, the decision follows a year-long USTR investigation that found several Brazilian measures — including those related to digital trade and electronic payment services, unfair preferential tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement interference, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation — to be unreasonable and burdensome to U.S. farmers, workers, innovative businesses, and exporters.U.S. Trade Representative Greer stated that despite extensive negotiations with Brazil over the past year, these ...

AI TRENDS | OpenAI Launches $230 Codex Micro Keyboard for AI Coding Assistant

Binance News - OpenAI has launched the Codex Micro keyboard, priced at $230, designed for its AI coding assistant Codex. According to Odaily, the keyboard was developed in partnership with keyboard designer Work Louder. It features illuminated keys that display agent status, shortcut keys for common Codex operations, a joystick for launching workflows, and a dial to adjust the agent's "reasoning" level, functioning as a command center for the agent. The device can be controlled and customized through the ChatGPT desktop application. Separately, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last week, accusing its senior leadership of intentionally extracting Apple's confidential information to ...

GEOPOLITICS | Asian Gas Prices Rise to Highest Since March on Mideast Tensions

Binance News - Asian liquefied natural gas prices rose to the highest since late March, according to Bloomberg, as fresh hostilities in the Middle East deepened concerns that shipping through the key Strait of Hormuz will remain disrupted for longer.

Japan’s Katayama Leaves Open Possibility of GPIF Domestic Shift

Binance News - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated she will pursue measures to encourage the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) to invest more in domestic financial assets, according to Bloomberg. Katayama stressed she has no authority to step into the fund’s investment decisions, leaving the possibility of a shift open.