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Russia legalizes crypto, Telegram launches wallet, Bitcoin shows bullish signals for future.
Russia’s Duma Advances Bill 1194918-8, Sending Crypto Law to Putin’s Desk
Bitcoin.com - Russia’s State Duma passed a bill Tuesday that gives the country its first full legal framework for cryptocurrency, treating digital assets as property while keeping them out of everyday payments. According to Rossiyskaya Gazeta (rg.ru), lawmakers approved Bill No. 1194918-8, “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” in its second and third readings on July 21. […]
Pavel Durov Wants to Give a Billion Telegram Users a Crypto Wallet
Decrypt - The promise of instant, zero-fee crypto transactions for over a billion Telegram users sent its native Gram token up 7%.
Pavel Durov promises zero-fee transfers in 'largest crypto wallet rollout in human history'
Cryptopolitan - Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on July 21 that the company will put a native, non-custodial Gram wallet inside all of its apps this summer, giving more than 1 billion users a way to move crypto instantly and without fees. Durov stated in his Telegram channel that the rollout will be the largest for a...
Ripple Prime Sees More Recognition with Key Nominations
U.Today - Ripple Prime has received four nominations at the Hedgeweek US Awards 2026. Ripple Prime has received four nominations at the Hedgeweek US Awards 2026.
Citi Analyst With 80% Success Rate Calls an Overlooked AI Stock
BeInCrypto - Bel Fuse (BELFB) is up about 57% this year, yet it remains an overlooked AI stock almost no one is searching for, even as one of Citi’s best-performing analysts just told clients to buy more. That gap between Wall Street’s conviction and the public’s attention is the story. Ultimately, it sits in a quiet corner The post Citi Analyst With 80% Success Rate Calls an Overlooked AI Stock appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Winklevoss twins gave Trump’s super PAC $10 million 23 days after CFTC joined Gemini relief bid
CryptoSlate - Matching FEC rows name Gemini because it liquidated the same bitcoin, not because the exchange donated another $10 million. The post Winklevoss twins gave Trump’s super PAC $10 million 23 days after CFTC joined Gemini relief bid appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Pakistan steps up crypto enforcement with dedicated federal unit
CoinTelegraph - A senior official with Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency reportedly recommended other agencies establish similar units to address crypto-related crime.
Microsoft expands Mistral AI partnership with multi-billion dollar deal for AI compute
Cryptopolitan - Microsoft has agreed on Tuesday to pour billions into Mistral’s European data centers and pull the French startup’s models deeper into its own products in a deal aimed at giving enterprises in regulated industries an avenue to run AI on European infrastructure. Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, told Reuters that the agreement adds...
Falcon Finance Launches USDf Card in More Than 90 Jurisdictions for Daily Spending
Bitcoin.com - Falcon Finance has introduced a payment card that lets eligible users spend USDf, its overcollateralized synthetic dollar. The product is designed to connect tokenized collateral, onchain liquidity, and real-world purchases. Falcon Card Lets Users Spend USDf Online and in Stores With a $0 Annual Fee Falcon Finance has launched a payment card aimed at turning […]
Google Ships New Gemini Flash Models, But Pro Is Still Missing
Decrypt - As Gemini 3.5 Pro stalls in testing limbo, Google ships 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and a restricted cybersecurity model—and quietly teases Gemini 4.
Russia’s Duma Passes Crypto Law Targeting Sanctions With Digital Trade
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Russia’s parliament pushed through a new cryptocurrency law. The State Duma approved the legislation as part of a direct effort… Read the original on Russia’s Duma Passes Crypto Law Targeting Sanctions With Digital Trade. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Pavel Durov says Telegram to roll out native Gram crypto wallet
CoinTelegraph - Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the messaging platform will roll out a native non-custodial Gram wallet this summer, bringing self-custody crypto transactions to its more than 1 billion users.
UK robot maker Humanoid raises $152 million, joins the unicorn ranks
Cryptopolitan - Humanoid, a London-based builder of wheeled industrial robots, has raised $152 million in a Series A funding round. The two-year-old company is now valued at $1.35 billion. Forbes has labeled Humanoid Europe’s first robotics unicorn and the funding round lands just as investors begin to pour money into “physical AI.” Who is buying Humanoid stocks? ...
Crypto market breakout could accelerate as AI trade cools, analyst says
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin topped $67,000 while crypto stocks rallied on optimism over US crypto legislation and signs investors may be rotating out of AI trades.
Institutional Ethereum Stakers Weigh Speed and Privacy Trade-off Under EIP-8222
Bitcoin.com - A proposed Ethereum upgrade could make validator activity harder to trace, addressing a long-standing concern for institutional stakers. Yet the added privacy may come with higher operational costs, slower workflows, and new compliance challenges. Sygnum’s Dubuis Warns Privacy Upgrade Could Raise Institutions’ Execution Costs Ethereum’s staking market is approaching record levels, with roughly one-third of […]
White House agrees to ethics provisions in market structure bill
CoinTelegraph - The price of Bitcoin moved above $66,000 to reach a seven-week high on Tuesday as reports circulated of a deal with the White House to address ethics in the CLARITY Act.
Trump backs crypto ethics limits, putting CLARITY Act decision in Democrats’ hands
CryptoSlate - President Donald Trump has reportedly agreed to proposed ethics restrictions tied to sweeping US cryptocurrency legislation, addressing one of the biggest obstacles in months of negotiations and shifting the next decision to Senate Democrats who have demanded limits on how public officials can profit from digital assets. The agreement came after Trump met last week […] The post Trump backs crypto ethics limits, putting CLARITY Act decision in Democrats’ hands appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Russia Regulates Crypto Markets to Fuel Global Trade
cryptoDNES - Russia's new law regulates crypto exchanges and brokers for international trade while maintaining a domestic payment ban for digital assets. The post Russia Regulates Crypto Markets to Fuel Global Trade appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Google Is Building an AI Chip Just for Gemini—And Investors Already Moved On It
Decrypt - Codenamed Frozen v2, Google's new server chip would bake part of Gemini's architecture directly into hardware for a projected 6–10x efficiency gain.
Galaxy Digital Puts $5 Million Behind Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Galaxy Digital is writing a $5 million check to keep Bitcoin safe from quantum computers. It’s a big bet on… Read the original on Galaxy Digital Puts $5 Million Behind Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Bottom Near $40,000 Before Multiyear Rally
Bitcoin.com - Veteran trader Peter Brandt says bitcoin has further to fall before its next major advance, telling Trade Secrets show host Ciaran Lyons he expects a bottom near $40,000 to $50,000 in early October, followed by a rally that carries the asset above $250,000 by 2029. Peter Brandt, who has traded markets for 51 years, said […]
Russia passes law recognizing cryptocurrency transactions as legal
Cryptopolitan - The Russian parliament has adopted a long-awaited law legalizing various crypto transactions such as investment and trading while banning others. The legislation introduces rules for participants in a regulated market for digital assets, determines who will be able to own them and what they can be used for. Russian lawmakers pass delayed ‘digital currency’ bill...
IMF says AI could better Sub-Saharan Africa economy by 4% if internet, power improve
Cryptopolitan - AI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about 4 percent over the next decade, according to an IMF paper published on Tuesday, but only if governments fix electricity, internet access, and digital skills first. The IMF believes that without these reforms, any gains from an AI boom will shrink to almost nothing. A 4% upside...
Bitcoin Just Triggered Three Rare Signals That Previously Marked Market Bottoms
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin is showing the same monthly chart signals that coincided with the 2015, 2019, and 2022 market bottoms.
London Stock Exchange sets 2027 date to launch overnight trading sessions
Cryptopolitan - The London Stock Exchange (LSE) says that it will be opening a separate overnight trading platform called LSE 24 in the first half of 2027. This will give retail and international investors a regulated way to trade London-listed products long after the main market closes. The new venue is seen by some quarters as an...
Jack Mallers leaves Twenty One as Strike tie-up ends and Bitcoin treasury pressure builds
CryptoSlate - Raphael Zagury inherits a large Bitcoin balance sheet and a mandate to prove it can support a durable business. The post Jack Mallers leaves Twenty One as Strike tie-up ends and Bitcoin treasury pressure builds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitget Hits $70 Billion in TradFi Perpetuals, Trailing Only Binance by a Thin Margin
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitget processed nearly $70 billion in TradFi perpetual trading volume during the second quarter. That puts it second globally —… Read the original on Bitget Hits $70 Billion in TradFi Perpetuals, Trailing Only Binance by a Thin Margin. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
MEXC adds Bittensor TAO staking for its global user base
CoinTelegraph - The integration with validator Yuma gives millions of MEXC users access to Bittensor, an AI-focused blockchain whose ecosystem now spans 128 specialized subnets.
Jack Mallers Exits Twenty One Capital as $2.9B Bitcoin Treasury Gets New Leadership
Bitcoin.com - Jack Mallers stepped down as chief executive of Twenty One Capital effective July 20, and the board named director Raphael Zagury as his replacement. Mallers co-founded Twenty One Capital and led the company through its December 2025 debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via a merger with Cantor Equity Partners. He and the […]
Tesla first cash burn in two years to test investor faith in AI
Cryptopolitan - Automobile manufacturer Tesla is expected to report its first quarterly cash burn in over two years when it releases Q2 results after the close on Wednesday, a warning sign for investors who have bet that the company’s spending on robots and self-driving cars will pay off. LSEG data puts the company’s second-quarter free cash flow...
BitMine is now $484 million away from completing its 5% Ethereum target
CryptoSlate - BitMine would now need to spend just $482 million more to complete its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's total supply, though management is signaling that the final purchases will come more slowly. On July 20, the company revealed that it held 5,777,468 ETH after adding 7,430 tokens during the previous week. The latest purchase […] The post BitMine is now $484 million away from completing its 5% Ethereum target appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin nears seven-week high as stocks ignore Iran strikes, Trump 10% tariff plans
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin and crypto joined US stocks in brushing off US-Iran war escalation and the threat of fresh trade tariffs before the end of the month.
Galaxy Launches Bitcoin Quantum Defense Fund
U.Today - Galaxy has committed up to $5 million to help future-proof Bitcoin against the long-term threat of quantum computing. Galaxy has committed up to $5 million to help future-proof Bitcoin against the long-term threat of quantum computing.
Most world cup traders won less than $5 on Polymarket while FIVE wallets walked away with millions
CryptoSlate - Spain’s second World Cup title settled the largest sports-related winner markets yet on Polymarket and Kalshi, closing a tournament that brought prediction trading closer to the center of the global sports-betting business. Available data from the two leading platforms show that they recorded about $5.57 billion in cumulative volume on contracts tied to the tournament […] The post Most world cup traders won less than $5 on Polymarket while FIVE wallets walked away with millions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum Reclaims 10% Market Dominance as ETH Outperforms Top Cryptocurrencies
CryptoPotato - Analysts note that ETH's jump in dominance has unfolded without a single obvious catalyst, making the recent rally harder to explain.
Fewer Than 300 Made the Cut: Ivan Nevzorov on MiCA, CASP Licensing, and What’s Next for Crypto Firms
CryptoPotato - Of the more than 3,000 companies that were legally serving crypto clients across the EU as recently as this June, fewer than 300 hold the right to do so today, according to CASP Tracker. The reason is the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which took full effect across the European Union on 1 July 2026: […]
Bitcoin Surges to $66,250, Rising 3.5% in a Single Day
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin surpasses $66,250 this Tuesday at 1:45 PM. A rise of 3.5% in twenty-four hours, and over the past week,… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges to $66,250, Rising 3.5% in a Single Day. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Blackrock Pulls $116 Million Into IBIT as Bitcoin Funds Post Longest Streak Since May
Bitcoin.com - US spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $226.92 million on Monday, extending their inflow streak to five trading sessions. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also opened the week with gains, while HYPE ETFs remained quiet. Bitwise Funds Lead Gains for XRP and Solana ETFs Institutional investors returned from the weekend with their appetite intact. Bitcoin traded above […]
CoinShares debuts Bitcoin mining ETF in Europe entrance
CoinTelegraph - The UCITS ETF, CoinShares’ first in Europe, began trading on Deutsche Börse Xetra, tracking a rules-based index of publicly listed BTC miners.
Bitcoin’s $66,000 price breakout survives continued US-Iran escalation, but a bigger test looms
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin climbed above $66,000, extending its advance as exchange-traded fund inflows and a sharp drop in balances on major crypto exchanges eased some of the selling pressure that has weighed on the market since May. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the largest cryptocurrency traded as high as $66,277 and was changing hands near $66,181 as […] The post Bitcoin’s $66,000 price breakout survives continued US-Iran escalation, but a bigger test looms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
David Schwartz Regrets Selling XRP at $0.10 and 40,000 ETH, But Stands By His Logic
99Bitcoins - Ripple's CTO Emeritus David Schwartz admits missing massive crypto gains but says a household risk-management pact — not lost conviction — drove every early exit. The post David Schwartz Regrets Selling XRP at $0.10 and 40,000 ETH, But Stands By His Logic appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Hedge Funds Slash US Tech Holdings at Fastest Pace in a Decade
DailyHODL - Hedge funds sold IT stocks in six of the last eight weeks at the largest pace in ten years, driving tech exposure to its lowest level since February 2026. The post Hedge Funds Slash US Tech Holdings at Fastest Pace in a Decade appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
ARK Buys the Dip on Musk’s SpaceX for $20.5 Million While Cathie Wood Trims Robinhood Stake
Bitcoin.com - Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 170,634 shares of SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX) worth $20.5 million on July 20 as the stock traded near $119.85, even as the company’s shares remain well below their initial public offering (IPO) price. The same day, ARK sold 41,322 shares of Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) worth $4.1 million. A Familiar Pattern of […]
Grayscale Files for Spot Worldcoin ETF to Track WLD Price
cryptoDNES - Grayscale has filed an S-1 with the SEC for a spot Worldcoin ETF (GWLD). The fund aims to provide regulated exposure to WLD tokens on Nasdaq. The post Grayscale Files for Spot Worldcoin ETF to Track WLD Price appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Galaxy Commits Up to $5 Million to Prepare Bitcoin for Quantum Threat
Decrypt - The crypto firm's initiative arrives as researchers, exchanges, and the U.S. government warn that "Q-Day" may land as soon as 2030.
More MiCA-licensed crypto firms may exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO
CoinTelegraph - Gate Europe’s Giovanni Cunti says some MiCA-licensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain compliance costs as Europe enters its new regulatory era.
Morning Minute: The Clarity Act Has New Life
Decrypt - Odds of the Clarity Act passing in 2026 jumped to 42% after a surprising new development from the White House.
Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market
CoinTelegraph - The State Duma legislation creates a regulated framework for crypto market participants and now moves to President Vladimir Putin for his signature before becoming law.
Bitcoin Eyes $70,000 as Strategy’s Cash Raise Splits It From Tech Stocks
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin didn’t follow tech stocks down. That’s the story right now, and it’s got traders paying close attention. While major… Read the original on Bitcoin Eyes $70,000 as Strategy’s Cash Raise Splits It From Tech Stocks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Foreign Investors Pour Near Record-Breaking $121,000,000,000 Into US Stocks in One Month
DailyHODL - Foreign private sector net purchases of US stocks hit $35.2 billion in May, the second-largest monthly inflow on record, bringing year-to-date totals to $270 billion. The post Foreign Investors Pour Near Record-Breaking $121,000,000,000 Into US Stocks in One Month appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ostium commits to cover liquidity providers losses in relaunch plan
Cryptopolitan - Ostium plans to resume trading this week, roughly five days after an attacker drained its liquidity vault, the Arbitrum-based exchange said on Monday, July 20. Traders and liquidity providers have had funds frozen since July 15, and the restart will be their first chance to act on positions in nearly a week. The company stated...
XRP Whales Shrink Supply on Binance as Price Reclaims $1.13
U.Today - XRP's biggest holders are barely sending tokens back to exchanges as Binance inflows appear to be drying up while sentiment flips bullish. XRP's biggest holders are barely sending tokens back to exchanges as Binance inflows appear to be drying up while sentiment flips bullish.
Wrapped Ethereum Just Logged a Five-Year Whale Record: Here’s Why It Matters for ETH
CryptoPotato - Whale WETH activity is breaking multi-year records as ETF, L2, treasury, and institutional narratives are heating up.
XRP’s $1.18 breakout line draws a $300 million surge in leveraged bets
CryptoSlate - XRP open interest is above $2.4 billion, about $125 million up over the last week, as traders rebuilt derivatives exposure beneath the token’s next price barrier. XRP trades near $1.13, up 1.5% over 48 hours, with CoinGlass recording $1.98 billion in futures volume, $274 million in spot volume, and $2.53 million in liquidations. CoinGecko measured […] The post XRP’s $1.18 breakout line draws a $300 million surge in leveraged bets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
'Pointless': Dogecoin Co-Founder Slams Ending Merge Mining
U.Today - Dogecoin co-founder says DOGE merge mining should stay put. Dogecoin co-founder says DOGE merge mining should stay put.
Bitcoin price gains to $66.3K as range breakout attempt sparks 1-month high
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin beat out local resistance to pass $66,000 amid predictions of as much as 6% BTC price upside if momentum continued.
South Korea’s CBDC pilot skipped independent security audit
Cryptopolitan - The pilot program for the central bank digital currency (CBDC) in South Korea seems to have gone through live blockchain payments with thousands of users without even a single independent security audit, raising new doubts as central banks around the world speed up their plans to implement digital currency systems. The Project Hangang by the...
Worldcoin’s WLD Jumps 8% on Grayscale ETF Filing
Decrypt - The asset manager's S-1 for a spot WLD fund would be the first U.S. ETF tied to Sam Altman's biometric crypto project.
Patrick Witt Delays Military Training to Keep CLARITY Act Moving in Senate
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Patrick Witt isn’t going to basic training. Not yet. The White House’s chief crypto policy negotiator pushed back his military… Read the original on Patrick Witt Delays Military Training to Keep CLARITY Act Moving in Senate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
London Stock Exchange Eyes 24/7 Trading by 2027, Pressured by Crypto’s Always-On Model
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The London Stock Exchange wants to run overnight. By 2027, it plans to launch overnight trading sessions — a direct… Read the original on London Stock Exchange Eyes 24/7 Trading by 2027, Pressured by Crypto’s Always-On Model. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Markets Add $70B Daily as Bitcoin’s Price Hits Monthly High: Market Watch
CryptoPotato - Cardano's ADA is among the top performers in the past 24 hours.
XRP Is Breaking Out With a 5% Surge as Analysts Say Ripple’s Time Has Come: Details
CryptoPotato - Another analyst warned XRP's year-long correction continues but there's hope on the horizon.
Gold’s slide near $4,000 is a liquidity test crypto can’t ignore
Cryptopolitan - Gold is priced close to $4,030 per ounce which means it is approximately 28% lower than the price reached in January this year. The factors responsible for the pressure on gold prices are the same forces influencing the cryptocurrency market, that is rising real interest rates and tight money conditions. Whenever both factors negatively affect...
XRP Performs 3rd Biggest Price Breakout in 2026 Yet
U.Today - XRP's biggest breakout yet might finally become a foundation for a longer-term recovery. XRP's biggest breakout yet might finally become a foundation for a longer-term recovery.
Bitcoin News Today: Saylor Argues Corporate BTC Buying Could Set New Price Floor
99Bitcoins - Strategy's Michael Saylor calls corporate Bitcoin adoption a structural must — here's what the demand thesis means for BTC's long-run price floor. The post Bitcoin News Today: Saylor Argues Corporate BTC Buying Could Set New Price Floor appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Arthur Hayes Buys More ETH as Analysts Eye $2.3K and Beyond
CryptoPotato - Hayes continues to purchase more ETH when the asset's price is rallying.
AI Fuels 45% Surge in New US Business Formations Since Launch of ChatGPT: Report
DailyHODL - AI-related business formations have surged 45 percent since the launch of ChatGPT, with Census data projecting record overall new company creation led by professional services. The post AI Fuels 45% Surge in New US Business Formations Since Launch of ChatGPT: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bernie Sanders Targets Crypto Lobby Spending as Washington Influence War Heats Up
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bernie Sanders is angry. Not a new development, sure, but his latest target is the cryptocurrency industry’s lobbying machine —… Read the original on Bernie Sanders Targets Crypto Lobby Spending as Washington Influence War Heats Up. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Take on Crypto': Socialist Sanders Rallies Against Tech Billionaires
U.Today - Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has renewed his attack on the cryptocurrency industry, railing against the influence of the crypto lobby in Washington. Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders has renewed his attack on the cryptocurrency industry, railing against the influence of the crypto lobby in Washington.
Ripple Veteran on Selling XRP: 'I Wish I Hadn't'
U.Today - Ripple CTO David Schwartz claims that his decisions to sell XRP at $0.10 and Ethereum at around $1 were driven by his strong aversion to risk rather than a lack of faith in crypto. Ripple CTO David Schwartz claims that his decisions to sell XRP at $0.10 and Ethereum at around $1 were driven by his strong aversion to risk rather than a lack of faith in crypto.
CLARITY Act Stalls With 18 Senate Days Left Before August Recess
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The clock is running. The CLARITY Act — the bill meant to bring actual regulatory structure to the U.S. cryptocurrency… Read the original on CLARITY Act Stalls With 18 Senate Days Left Before August Recess. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kiyosaki Would Spend $10,000 on Education Before Touching Bitcoin or Stocks
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Robert Kiyosaki has a plan. Lose everything, start with $10,000 — and don’t buy a single stock, coin, or piece… Read the original on Kiyosaki Would Spend $10,000 on Education Before Touching Bitcoin or Stocks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Grayscale files S-1 for first US Worldcoin ETF
CoinTelegraph - The filing expands Grayscale’s growing lineup of crypto-related exchange-traded products outside of Bitcoin and Ether.
Celsius co-founders Leon, Goldstein to pay FTC over $6M
CoinTelegraph - The settlements add to former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s $10 million FTC settlement in April.
Coinbase Backs Revised CLARITY Act as 31% Polymarket Odds Expose Trump Ethics Drag
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase wants the CLARITY Act to pass. But right now, the odds aren’t great. The San Francisco-based exchange has thrown… Read the original on Coinbase Backs Revised CLARITY Act as 31% Polymarket Odds Expose Trump Ethics Drag. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Exodus Slashes 25% of Staff as Monavate and Baanx Deals Reshape Its Core Business
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Exodus is cutting a quarter of its global workforce. The crypto wallet company is dumping a chunk of its headcount… Read the original on Exodus Slashes 25% of Staff as Monavate and Baanx Deals Reshape Its Core Business. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
London Stock Exchange Plans Night Trading Platform in First Half of 2027
Binance News - Reuters reported that the London Stock Exchange has unveiled plans to launch a night-time trading site in the first half of 2027, according to the Financial Times.LSE's new exchange will operate separately from its main market and initially offer access to exchange-traded products such as funds tracking the UK or US stock market.The move comes as exchanges grapple with the growth of cryptocurrencies and other assets not restricted by traditional opening hours, raising expectations particularly among retail traders of being able to trade anytime.Nasdaq plans to extend trading to 23 hours on weekdays in December. CME rolled out 24/7 trading of crypto futures and options in late May, and Cboe plans to launch 23x5 trading of US equities on its EDGX exchange in ...
London Stock Exchange eyes overnight trading launch in 2027: FT
CoinTelegraph - The move comes as traditional exchanges face growing competition from crypto markets and tokenized equity platforms that offer around-the-clock trading.
South Korea to Favor Non-Seoul Firms in State Contract Bids
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea will give preferential treatment to companies based outside the Seoul metropolitan area in state contract bidding as part of an effort to promote balanced regional development. The Ministry of Finance and Economy issued an advance notice of proposed revisions to the enforcement decree of the state contracts act and will collect public意见 through the end of August, with the goal of putting the changes into effect in November. Under the revisions, if bidders receive identical scores in price and capability assessments, preference will go first to companies in regions with population decline and then to other areas outside the Seoul metropolitan area. The ...
Shinsegae, OKO Group To Form $500 Million Property Joint Venture
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean retail conglomerate Shinsegae Group said Tuesday it will set up a $500 million joint venture with global real estate developer OKO Group to develop luxury hotels and other properties. Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin and OKO Group Chairman Vlad Doronin signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul to create the venture, and the companies plan to work together on luxury hotels and branded residences in Asia and North America as well as commercial and mixed-use real estate projects in South Korea. OKO Group owns the luxury hospitality brands Aman and Janu and has developed hotels and branded residences under both names.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Rises 1% to $57 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver rose 1.00% intraday to $57 an ounce. According to Jin10, it was last reported at $57 an ounce.
Israel Says Iran Has Moved Nuclear Centrifuges to the Pickaxe Mountain Facility
Binance News - According to The Wall Street Journal, Israel believes Iran has moved nuclear centrifuges to the Pickaxe Mountain facility.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Two Tankers Explode and Catch Fire South of the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two tankers tried to pass through a dangerous shipping lane south of the Strait of Hormuz under misleading guidance from the U.S. military about an hour ago, and both exploded, caught fire, and were forced to halt operations. According to Jin10, rescue teams are evacuating the crew from the vessels in the area.
STOCKS | China Futures Open Mixed as Silver, Copper Rise More Than 1%
Binance News - Domestic futures main contracts opened mixed in the morning session. According to Jin10, coking coal, paraxylene, PTA, low-sulfur fuel oil (LU), and coke fell more than 2%, while bottle-grade PET and eggs fell nearly 2%, and short fiber dropped more than 1%. On the upside, Shanghai silver, soybean meal, the Europe line on the shipping index, international copper, rapeseed meal, and palladium rose more than 1%, while soybeans No. 2 and Shanghai copper gained nearly 1%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Hong Kong and Laos Sign Gold Market and Financial Services MoU
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui signed a memorandum of understanding with Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane in Vientiane on July 20 to promote cooperation between the two sides in the gold market and financial services. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Information Services said the signing took place on July 20.
Hyundai Motor Group To Launch Global Integrated V2X Service
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it will roll out a global integrated vehicle-to-everything service that lets electric vehicles serve as mobile power sources for homes, buildings, other vehicles and the power grid. The automaker said the new platform, branded All Day Energy, will bring together its separately run V2X services in South Korea, the United States and Europe. The service will debut in Britain before being expanded sequentially to other markets through Hyundai Motor Group's vehicle apps.
ASMPT Appoints Bassel Haddad As Group CEO, Executive Director
Binance News - ASMPT (0522) said Huang Zida will retire as chief executive on August 11, and Bassel Haddad has been appointed group chief executive and executive director, according to Ming Pao.
Polymarket Pirates Outcome Swings Sharply in Yankees Matchup
Binance News - The Pittsburgh Pirates option in Polymarket’s Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees market fell to 12.5% from 46.5% an hour earlier, a 34% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was flagged by Catcher Predict monitoring, which noted that related breaking news may have influenced the change.
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Odds Surge to 84.5%
Binance News - The probability for the Tampa Bay Rays option in Polymarket’s "Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays" market jumped from 36.5% one hour ago to 84.5%, a 48 percentage-point swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was tracked by Catcher Predict monitoring, and the report noted that related breaking news may have affected the market.
U.S. Officials: Trump to Decide Within Days on Expanding Iran War
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next few days whether to expand military action against Iran and resume full combat operations. According to Jin10, U.S. officials said no final decision has been made, and one official confirmed that U.S. forces had largely avoided targets near Tehran or Iranian nuclear facilities.
Meta and Nvidia Join CuspAI Materials Discovery Project
Binance News - Meta and chipmaker Nvidia said on Monday that they are jointly participating in a materials discovery project by UK AI startup CuspAI, which aims to find new manufacturing materials for the semiconductor industry. According to 36Kr, CuspAI had previously received backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the UK government, and it completed a $450 million funding round earlier this month at a valuation of $2.6 billion.
CITIC Securities Says Higher Oil Prices Are Widening Airlines' Profit Divergence
Binance News - CITIC Securities said surging oil prices are sharply widening profitability differences among airlines. Domestic full fares for the first three weeks of April and in May rose 17.0% and 12.7% year on year to 900 yuan and 916 yuan, respectively, creating room for fare flexibility, according to Jiemian News. The broker said if oil prices stabilize and retreat, leading to lower fuel surcharges, base fares could absorb part of that surcharge-cutting room. It added that the airline sector was hit by short-term disruptions at the start of the summer travel peak, but traffic growth has already improved on a month-on-month basis after stripping out typhoon effects. The second half of ...
GigaDevice to Sign Amendment Extending Xiaomi Manufacturing Fund Investment Period
Binance News - GigaDevice said on July 20 that it will sign an amendment with the fund manager and other partners to extend the investment period of a Xiaomi private equity fund in which it holds a limited partner stake. The company invested 200 million yuan in July 2022 in Beijing Xiaomi Zhizao Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), managed by Xiaomi Private Equity Fund Management Co. According to Jiemian News, the fund approved the change at a July 20 partner meeting. The investment period will be extended from four years to five years from the first closing date, and during the extended period the annual management fee will be 2% of each partner's share of the cost of investment projects that have not yet been exited. GigaDevice said the adjustment reflects ...
CITIC Securities: Insurance Sector Faces Second-Half Profit Pressure
Binance News - CITIC Securities said first-half results in China's insurance sector were sharply divergent and that the industry faces pressure for negative profit growth in the second half, according to Jiemian News. It advised investors to focus on dividend-advantaged names and said the sector's long-term upward trend has not changed. The report also highlighted major insurers' resource advantages and service capabilities as future core strengths, while watching local pilot programs and nationwide implementation of commercial health insurance and medical insurance coordination policies, which it said could support continued growth in health insurance.
U.S. Judge Approves Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement
Binance News - A U.S. federal judge in Northern California on July 20 approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement and rejected objections that the compensation was too low, according to Jiemian News. The agreement is intended to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of writers, who accused Anthropic in 2024 of using their works without permission to train its Claude AI chatbot.
DGrid AI Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding
Binance News - DGrid AI has completed a $5 million seed funding round with participation from Waterdrip Capital, IoTeX, Paramita, and Zenith Capital. According to Odaily, the project provides distributed computing infrastructure for running and monetizing onchain AI models, and supports developers in deploying, verifying, and executing AI workloads on a decentralized GPU network.
Young Investors Bet Big on Tech Stocks Amid AI Rally
Binance News - A wave of retail investors in their 20s and early 30s is piling into tech shares as the AI boom drives sharp gains in markets from the US to South Korea, BBC reported. Michelle Huynh said her tech-stock holdings rose by A$31,000 by the middle of July before easing to about A$22,000, while Singaporean student Shyan Lim said 23,000 Singapore dollars invested in Intel and Micron in October are now worth about 100,000 Singapore dollars. South Korea’s Kospi has jumped more than 50% since January, though it has also swung sharply, including a fall from above 9,000 points in June to around 6,500, and trading has been halted seven times this year after an 8% drop. The story also noted SK Hynix’s $26.5bn New York listing earlier this month, the largest ever US listing by a foreign ...
South Korea Exports Jump 52.3% in First 20 Days of July
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's exports rose 52.3% from a year earlier in the first 20 days of July, with outbound shipments totaling $54.9 billion in the July 1-20 period, according to Korea Customs Service data. Imports climbed 20% on-year to $42.7 billion, leaving the country with a trade surplus of $12.2 billion.
Dormant Pre-Mined Address Holding 2,000 ETH Reactivated After 11 Years
Binance News - A dormant pre-mined address containing 2,000 ETH was activated at 03:30 (UTC+8) today after 11 years of inactivity. According to Odaily, the address was worth about $620 in 2015 and is now worth about $3.785 million.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Higher, Up 0.62% at 64,536.70 on July 21
Binance News - The Nikkei 225 opened 395.58 points higher, or 0.62%, at 64,536.70 on July 21 (Tuesday). According to Jin10, the index rose at the open.