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Bitcoin rebounds to $60K as ETFs prompt SEC rule reevaluation; Ripple locks 70% of XRP.
Ripple Locks Away 70% of July Unlock: Why Exactly 300 Million XRP Were Released
U.Today - Ripple locked 700 million XRP back in escrow, capping its July release at $319 million to match tight market capacity. Ripple locked 700 million XRP back in escrow, capping its July release at $319 million to match tight market capacity.
Crypto and Prediction-Market ETFs Push the SEC to Rethink Its Rulebook
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission opened a 60-day public comment period on 30 June 2026 to review rules for novel exchange-traded funds. The request targets funds holding crypto and other non-traditional assets.
Anchorage Digital brings off-exchange settlement to Binance
CoinTelegraph - The integration addresses one of the biggest obstacles keeping institutional capital on the sidelines of crypto markets: exchange counterparty risk.
Zuckerberg Eyed Kalshi Buyout Before Developing Meta’s Own Prediction App
Bitcoin.com - Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg approached prediction-market leader Kalshi about a takeover before ordering his own team to build a competing app, according to a new report. How a buy-then-build turned into a contested market NPR reported Monday that Zuckerberg met Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour last year to discuss buying the exchange as […]
Bitcoin price returns to $60K as US dollar strength rejects weekly high
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin started July with a bang, rallying above $60,000 as traders predict a relief rally as the “base case” throughout the month.
Republican Senators Target Foreign AI Threats With New Security Bill After GENIUS Act
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Two Republican senators dropped a new bill last week. It’s aimed squarely at shielding American artificial intelligence technologies from foreign… Read the original on Republican Senators Target Foreign AI Threats With New Security Bill After GENIUS Act. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum backers launch nonprofit to lead institutional adoption efforts
CoinTelegraph - Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine and SharpLink, the independent organization will serve as a liaison for financial institutions exploring Ethereum as competition for institutional capital heats up.
Ahead of NYSE Listing, Securitize Exec Says DeFi Can Break Wall Street's Grip on Stock Lending
Decrypt - Securitize President Brett Redfearn argues that tokenization will bring crypto's core benefit of disintermediation to retail investors.
The Fed’s independence is a legal fiction
Atlas21 - The SCOTUS rulings of 29 June 2026 on independent agencies reveal that the American central bank has always been, in practice, an appendage of executive power: the problem is architectural, not personal. The post The Fed’s independence is a legal fiction appeared first on Atlas21.
Anthropic Bringing Claude Fable 5 Back Online as US Lifts Export Controls
Decrypt - The Trump administration reversed its shutdown order after weeks of talks, with Anthropic tying Fable 5's return to a new safety classifier and other moves.
Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Fed Chair Warsh Flags AI’s Growing Economic Weight
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin pushed toward $60,000 this week, riding a wave of cautious optimism after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh spoke about… Read the original on Bitcoin Nears $60,000 as Fed Chair Warsh Flags AI’s Growing Economic Weight. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
EFF maps the data collected by age verification in the UK
Atlas21 - The UK's Online Safety Act requires platforms to identify their users: behind every age check lies a surveillance system with opaque rules on data collection, access and retention. The post EFF maps the data collected by age verification in the UK appeared first on Atlas21.
Renewal
Trustnodes - It's summer of 2026 and renewal may be in the air as bitcoin and politics starts to adjust to shifting tides.
Winklevoss Twins Sell $60 Million of Bitcoin
U.Today - The Winklevoss twins have made huge Bitcoin deposits into a major crypto exchange in a suspected attempt to sell and take profit while Bitcoin struggles to recover. The Winklevoss twins have made huge Bitcoin deposits into a major crypto exchange in a suspected attempt to sell and take profit while Bitcoin struggles to recover.
Tom Lee Welcomes New Ethereum NPO: Why Biggest ETH Treasuries Back This Alliance
U.Today - Tom Lee links his Ethereum treasury firm, Bitmine, to the new non-profit alliance. Tom Lee links his Ethereum treasury firm, Bitmine, to the new non-profit alliance.
Citi Slashes Bitcoin Target to $82K
U.Today - Wall Street giant Citi has slashed its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $82,000 and its Ethereum target to $2,200. Wall Street giant Citi has slashed its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $82,000 and its Ethereum target to $2,200.
Bitcoin Standard Treasury postpones merger vote with Cantor Equity to July 10
Cryptopolitan - Instead of a shareholder vote on July 2, Adam Back will now have to wait until at least July 10 before his Bitcoin Standard Treasury (BSTR) can decide to advance its merger with Cantor Equity Partners. The third postponement in just a couple of weeks is the latest fork in the road for Back, whose...
Open USD Backed by Visa, Mastercard, and Google Targets USDC and USDT
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new stablecoin just walked into the room. Open USD has launched with backing from Visa, Mastercard, and Google —… Read the original on Open USD Backed by Visa, Mastercard, and Google Targets USDC and USDT. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple News and XRP Price Update Today: July 1
CryptoPotato - A closer look at the latest and most important developments surrounding Ripple and XRP.
Finance and Tech Lose 28,000 Jobs a Month — AI Leads the Reasons
BeInCrypto - Tech and finance shed 28,000 jobs a month in 2026 as AI adoption accelerates layoffs, Bloomberg and Challenger data show. The post Finance and Tech Lose 28,000 Jobs a Month — AI Leads the Reasons appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Tron Hits Record Highs in June, Topping 385 Million Transactions and 26.9 Million Active Accounts
Bitcoin.com - The Tron network set fresh usage records in June, with Lookonchain reporting that the ecosystem recently surpassed 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million wallet addresses as its stablecoin-driven activity has accelerated. A Record Month for Network Activity Onchain data showed the network reaching new all-time highs in June 2026, with figures circulated by analytics […]
Wall Street and Crypto Agree on One Chip Stock, and It Is Not Nvidia
BeInCrypto - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock has surged over 150% in 2026, and the big investors who once piled into Nvidia are now moving their money into AMD instead. The shift is showing up everywhere, from Wall Street trading desks to the crypto markets trading stock perps. To see why it matters, start with just how The post Wall Street and Crypto Agree on One Chip Stock, and It Is Not Nvidia appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Can Now Fire SEC and CFTC Chiefs After Supreme Court Reversal
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on 29 June 2026 that the president can fire commissioners at independent agencies at will. The decision exposes the SEC and CFTC, crypto's main regulators, to direct White House control.
Circle CEO touts USDC's network advantage as OUSD emerges
CoinTelegraph - Bernstein said OUSD could become the strongest new challenger to the Circle-Tether duopoly, while flagging unresolved questions around governance, operations and revenue sharing.
Last-minute MiCA approvals mark end of EU transition period
CoinTelegraph - A final wave of MiCA approvals expanded Europe's roster of licensed crypto firms as the transitional period came to a close.
Australia’s new crypto transfer rules to make exchange withdrawals pass through identity checks
CryptoSlate - From July 1, AUSTRAC’s virtual-asset transfer rules change what exchanges ask before crypto moves. The post Australia’s new crypto transfer rules to make exchange withdrawals pass through identity checks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Mega-Deals Drive Global M&A to $2.8 Trillion in First Half of 2026
BeInCrypto - Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a record $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 48% from a year earlier. This marked the strongest opening six months since LSEG began tracking deals in 1980. Large takeovers carried the market. Fewer companies changed hands, yet the deals that closed were far bigger, lifting total The post Mega-Deals Drive Global M&A to $2.8 Trillion in First Half of 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump’s $6.5 Billion Disclosure Includes Over $1 Billion in Crypto
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Donald Trump has just made his financial disclosure public. The total reported: $6.5 billion, including more than a billion in… Read the original on Trump’s $6.5 Billion Disclosure Includes Over $1 Billion in Crypto. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
MetaMask Money Account: Earn 4% Yield and Spend via Mastercard
99Bitcoins - MetaMask's new Money Account pays up to 4% variable APY on mUSD stablecoin balances while letting users spend at Mastercard merchants without leaving the app. The post MetaMask Money Account: Earn 4% Yield and Spend via Mastercard appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period to Reshape Novel ETF Rules
99Bitcoins - The SEC's 60-day comment period on novel ETF regulation targets crypto assets, event contracts, and leveraged strategies — here's what it means for investors. The post SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period to Reshape Novel ETF Rules appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Becomes America’s Top Corporate Political Donor With $189 Million Poured Into 2026 Midterms
Bitcoin.com - The cryptocurrency industry has spent $189 million influencing the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, making it the single largest source of corporate political money in the country. Crypto Outspends Its Entire 2024 War Chest The figure already exceeds the roughly $170 million the industry deployed across the entire 2024 election cycle, Public Citizen said. Crypto now […]
Bitcoin Holds $59K and Ethereum Stays Flat as MiCA’s 4,938 ETH Stake Move Draws Attention
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is still sitting at $59,000. Ethereum’s barely moved. And somehow, the day MiCA’s full enforcement kicked in turned out… Read the original on Bitcoin Holds $59K and Ethereum Stays Flat as MiCA’s 4,938 ETH Stake Move Draws Attention. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto enters Q3 with thinner liquidity but less leverage after Q2 reset: Talos
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin and Ether open interest fell sharply after $8.35 billion in long liquidations, while ETF outflows, weaker Strategy purchases and declining market depth reduced liquidity.
Venga lands rare MiCA license as EU moves ahead with leaner crypto space
Cryptopolitan - Venga has received authorization from Spain’s Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), joining a limited group of firms approved under the bloc’s new regulatory framework. The authorization comes just weeks before the end of MiCA’s transitional period on...
Ripple President Reveals What's Next for XRP in Global Payments Race
U.Today - Ripple president predicts future of payment with focus on XRPL, XRP and RLUSD. Ripple president predicts future of payment with focus on XRPL, XRP and RLUSD.
Binance and CZ Sued for $200 Million in UK Over ‘Unauthorized’ Derivatives Sold to 1,700 Traders
Bitcoin.com - Nearly 1,700 UK investors have filed a £150 million (nearly $200 million) claim against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao in London’s High Court, alleging the exchange sold them high-risk crypto derivatives it was never authorized to offer. A Decade-Old Marketing Push Under Scrutiny The claimants allege that Binance began marketing complex leveraged derivative products to […]
Gate Europe’s MiCA Status Marks a New Era for Licensed Crypto in Europe
BeInCrypto - The MiCA deadline is here, which means the European market is now closed to unlicensed crypto exchanges and platforms targeting EU clients. MiCA is the biggest regulatory overhaul in digital asset history. The new framework has seen many giant exchanges like Binance exit the €10 billion market. However, some exchanges, like Gate, have successfully achieved The post Gate Europe’s MiCA Status Marks a New Era for Licensed Crypto in Europe appeared first on BeInCrypto.
1,700 Binance UK Customers Sue the Exchange for £150M
99Bitcoins - Nearly 1,700 British investors filed a £150M High Court claim against Binance and CZ over alleged unauthorised sale of crypto derivatives to UK retail users. The post 1,700 Binance UK Customers Sue the Exchange for £150M appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.5B in June, eclipsing Strategy's $1.25B raise
CoinTelegraph - US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a record $4.5 billion in June outflows, pushing year-to-date totals to $5.5 billion, signaling an unprecedented pace of withdrawals.
Binance Keeps EU Withdrawals Open as MiCA Reshapes Crypto Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance wants its European users to know one thing clearly: your funds aren’t going anywhere. The exchange moved quickly to… Read the original on Binance Keeps EU Withdrawals Open as MiCA Reshapes Crypto Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Trump’s financial disclosure puts $1B crypto payday at center of CLARITY Act vote
CryptoSlate - President Donald Trump's 2025 annual financial disclosure was filed with the Office of Government Ethics on June 29 and certified on June 30, arriving as the CLARITY Act stalls over whether elected officials and their families should be allowed to hold, issue, promote, or profit from digital assets while writing the rules for those markets. […] The post Trump’s financial disclosure puts $1B crypto payday at center of CLARITY Act vote appeared first on CryptoSlate.
UK Regulator Softens Landmark Crypto Rules in New Policy Adjustment
DailyHODL - The UK’s top financial regulator has eased elements of its landmark cryptocurrency rules, providing relief to firms navigating the new compliance landscape. The Financial Conduct Authority announced adjustments to its cryptoasset regime, scaling back certain requirements that had drawn significant industry pushback, reports the Financial Times. The changes aim to balance investor protection with fostering […] The post UK Regulator Softens Landmark Crypto Rules in New Policy Adjustment appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Strategy Overhaul Puts MSTR Buybacks and Bitcoin Sales on the Table
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy is moving fast. The company launched a capital restructuring plan aimed squarely at killing off what investors have been… Read the original on Strategy Overhaul Puts MSTR Buybacks and Bitcoin Sales on the Table. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Netflix Director Carl Rinsch Gets 30 Months for Buying Dogecoin With Production Money
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Carl Rinsch is going to prison. The director behind “47 Ronin” got sentenced to 30 months for taking money Netflix… Read the original on Netflix Director Carl Rinsch Gets 30 Months for Buying Dogecoin With Production Money. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Anthropic to bring back Fable 5 as US lifts export controls
CoinTelegraph - Claude Fable 5 will be redeployed with a new set of classifiers designed to identify and block a broader range of cybersecurity-related tasks.
New Federal Data Reveals Donald Trump Holds $50 Million in Bitcoin in Cold Wallet
CryptoPotato - A federal filing revealed that Trump holds more than $50 million in Bitcoin, though the disclosure's highest reporting category suggests even more.
AI | Vertiv Opens Malaysia Factory to Supply Power Gear for AI Data Centers
Binance News - Vertiv Holdings Co. opened a factory in Malaysia, highlighting the rapid pace of AI infrastructure buildout in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Bloomberg.
Anthropic Says Fable 5 to Launch Globally on Claude Platform Tomorrow
Binance News - Anthropic said Fable 5 will roll out globally on its Claude platform tomorrow, according to 36Kr. The company said it will continue coordinating with the US government to expand access to the Mythos 5 model under its “Glasswing” program so more US-based and international partners can obtain usage permissions. Anthropic also said it will re-enable Fable 5 access on AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Foundry as soon as possible. Pro, Max, Team and Select Enterprise users will be able to access Fable 5, with usage capped at up to 50% per week through July 7, 2026.
Trump Clears $1 Billion in Crypto Gains While the Market Tanked
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Donald Trump made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency. That’s the headline number buried inside his 2025 financial disclosure —… Read the original on Trump Clears $1 Billion in Crypto Gains While the Market Tanked. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Omdia: US PC Shipments Fell 7% YoY to 15.8 Million Units in Q1 2026
Binance News - Omdia data showed US PC shipments (excluding tablets) fell 7.0% year on year to 15.8 million units in Q1 2026, marking the biggest YoY decline since Q3 2023, according to 36Kr. Omdia attributed the downturn to sharp increases in PC memory and storage prices that constrained supply and raised costs, as well as a pull-forward in demand after the Windows 11 upgrade cycle ended, which led to a notable short-term drop in commercial demand. It also cited a base effect: shipments were elevated in Q1 2025 as enterprises stocked up ahead of expected tariffs, while in Q1 2026 channel inventory build was limited and mainly tied to anticipated memory price increases.
BOE’s Bailey Says Oil Shock Frustrates Policy With Economy Weak
Binance News - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the BOE was on track to cut UK interest rates twice this year because of concerns about weak growth before the outbreak of the US-Iran war pushed up inflation, according to Bloomberg.
Anthropic to Restore U.S. Access to Claude Fable 5, Polymarket Odds Rise to 97%
Binance News - A Polymarket contract on whether Claude Fable 5 will be restored for U.S. customers before July 1 rose to 97%, up 71% over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, the data was tracked by the PPP prediction market monitoring tool. Anthropic previously suspended global access to Claude Fable 5 several days after releasing the model on June 9, following U.S. government export controls imposed on national security grounds. Odaily reported that Anthropic has been notified that the U.S. Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and that the ...
KKR, SK Inc. Form Korea Renewable Energy Venture Valued at 2 Trillion Won
Binance News - SK Inc. and KKR & Co. are launching a Korea-focused renewable energy joint venture valued at 2 trillion won ($1.3 billion), the companies said in a press release, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | China Gold Jewelry Prices Little Changed, Quoted Around 1,203-1,213 Yuan Per Gram
Binance News - Domestic gold jewelry prices in China were little changed from the previous day. According to Jin10, a comparison of prices across multiple brands showed quotes generally clustered around 1,203 to 1,213 yuan per gram.
Anthropic launches Claude science for research purposes
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic has announced the release of Claude Science, a research environment that consolidates multiple scientific databases, tools, and visualization capabilities into a single platform for scientists and researchers. Anthropic announced the product at its “The Briefing: AI for Science” event on June 30, where the company explained Claude Science was not a new AI model....
STOCKS | Serenity Says Sivers Semiconductors Completes 700 Million Swedish Krona Capital Raise
Binance News - Sivers Semiconductors (SIVE) has completed a 700 million Swedish krona capital increase financing round, according to a post on X by Serenity. According to Odaily, Serenity said the round was subscribed by multiple times and the company slightly increased the size from its original plan. Serenity said the proceeds will mainly be used to expand production capacity for indium phosphide (InP) lasers and optical amplifiers, and to support capacity ramp-up under a fab-light model. Serenity said the financing may indicate SIVE has reached a key inflection point ...
Iran Refuses to Meet US Envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha as Oil Rises
Binance News - Iran refused to meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Doha on Tuesday June 30, dimming ceasefire hopes in the ongoing war and lifting oil prices. Qatar’s prime minister met the Americans instead, according to BeInCrypto, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Hormuz mine clearance falls under June’s memorandum of understanding (MoU) and needs no outside help. Brent crude peaked at $74.75 a barrel Tuesday before settling to $73.29 early Wednesday. Alex Vatanka of the Middle East Institute said Iranian officials want visible progress on the June 17 MoU first, including unfreezing Iranian funds and ending hostilities in Lebanon.
Director of ‘47 Ronin’ who gambled Netflix funds on crypto gets 30 months
CoinTelegraph - Carl Rinsch will serve two and a half years in prison for taking money meant for a Netflix show to buy Dogecoin, stocks and luxury goods.
AI | Japan Investment Corp.'s Hata Sees Rising Capital Demand as Japan Focuses on Physical AI
Binance News - Japan Investment Corporation Senior Managing Director Yuka Hata said demand for capital is growing as Japan shifts its focus toward physical AI and deep technologies, according to Bloomberg. Hata added that Japan’s labor shortages have increased the need for AI-driven solutions, making the sector a key investment priority for JIC.
Glenmede Expects U.S. June Unemployment Rate to Hold at 4.3%
Binance News - Glenmede’s investment strategy leaders said investors should expect the U.S. unemployment rate in June to remain unchanged at 4.3%, with nonfarm payrolls rising by about 87,000. According to ChainCatcher, the forecast was provided by Jason Pride, head of investment strategy, and Michael Reynolds, vice president of investment strategy at the private wealth management and investment firm. They said the projected job growth would be lower than May’s 172,000 increase, but would still represent a solid outcome given what they described as a labor ...
Wells Fargo Says U.S. Labor Demand Has Been Largely Steady With No Clear Reacceleration
Binance News - Wells Fargo’s economics team said U.S. labor market conditions have continued to stabilize after a low point in 2025, but recent data did not show a clear reacceleration in labor demand. According to Jin10, the team said initial jobless claims have remained low, and employment PMI readings from regional Federal Reserve banks indicated hiring activity picked up slightly in June. However, the economists noted that other recent indicators have softened. Since spring, job postings and ADP weekly hiring measures have declined, while small ...
Japan Tankan Shows Large Non-Manufacturers’ Sentiment at Highest Since 1991
Binance News - Japan’s Tankan survey showed the sentiment index for large non-manufacturing firms reached its highest level since 1991, alongside strengthening inflation expectations. According to Jin10, the report indicated that inflation expectations continued to firm even as companies faced ongoing cost pressures. The survey also suggested corporate willingness to invest remained steady. Market participants have increasingly anticipated that the Bank of Japan will accelerate the pace of policy normalization.
Palm Oil Futures Fall for Second Day as Indonesia Implements B50 Biodiesel Policy
Binance News - Malaysian palm oil futures have fallen for a second consecutive day as Indonesia’s new B50 biodiesel policy took effect today. According to Jin10, the edible oils market is facing mixed drivers, with expectations of higher production and rising inventories competing with anticipated output reductions linked to El Nino. Jin10 said the opposing forces have intensified a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, leaving the broader oils market at a critical juncture.
Daiwa Securities Expects Japan Business Sentiment to Improve Further
Binance News - Daiwa Securities economist Yutaro Suzuki said Japan’s business sentiment may become more optimistic than indicated by the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey. According to Jin10, Suzuki said the Tankan suggested business sentiment would worsen over the next three months, but he argued the latest survey was unlikely to fully reflect the impact of peace talks between the United States and Iran. Citing a Bank of Japan official, the report said about 70% of respondents submitted their answers before the agreement was announced. ...
China Manufacturing Posts Best Quarter Since 2020, Private Survey Shows
Binance News - China’s manufacturing sector capped its strongest quarter in almost six years, a private survey showed, even as growth eased slightly in June, according to Bloomberg. The gauge suggested the underlying economy remains fragile.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic to Develop Framework for Assessing AI Jailbreak Severity With Partners
Binance News - Anthropic said it will work with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and other Glasswing partners to develop a framework for evaluating the severity of AI jailbreaks. According to Jin10, the company said the effort will focus on creating an assessment framework for how serious AI jailbreaks are.
Anthropic Says It Will Expand Access to Mythos 5 Under Glasswing Program
Binance News - Anthropic said it will continue coordinating with the U.S. government to broaden access to its Mythos 5 model under the Glasswing program. According to Jin10, the company said the expanded scope would allow more U.S.-based and international partners to obtain permission to use the model.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Says It Will Restore Access to Fable 5 on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry
Binance News - Anthropic said it will re-enable access to Fable 5 as soon as possible on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Foundry. According to Jin10, the company did not provide a specific timeline or further details.
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Transit Rules Have Changed As Ship Traffic Rebounds
Binance News - Iran said the rules governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz have changed, with a proposed “transit fee” being avoided while an “environmental service fee” is becoming the legal framework for a new post-war rule. According to Jin10, 51 ships transited on June 30, with traffic recovering somewhat from weekend lows.
Foreign Buying of Indian Bonds Hits Record After Tax Break
Binance News - Foreign inflows into Indian bonds that are open to unrestricted global investment hit a record monthly level after the government scrapped taxes on foreign investors, according to Bloomberg.
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Oil Market Surplus Could Exceed 3 Million Barrels a Day Next Year
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said global crude oil supply would be released again as transit through the Strait of Hormuz resumes. According to Jin10, the bank said that even if countries begin replenishing their strategic petroleum reserves, those purchases would only partially offset the additional supply. Goldman Sachs forecast that the oil market’s daily surplus next year could exceed 3 million barrels.
Data Show 95 Private Fund Firms Ranked Among Top Holders of 106 Newly Launched ETFs in H1 2026
Binance News - ETFs are increasingly being allocated by private fund managers, with data from Simuwang showing that as of June 30, 2026, products under 95 private fund firms appeared among the top 10 holders of 106 ETFs launched in the first half of the year, holding a combined 1.214 billion units. A total of 44 ETFs were heavily allocated by private funds, with private-fund holdings of at least 10 million units each; 11 of those ETFs had private-fund holdings of at least 30 million units. By product, private funds held 51.90 million units of Southern Asset Management’s STAR Market AI ETF, 48.8989 million units of GF Fund’s Securities ETF, and 42.9680 million units of ChinaAMC’s Home Appliances ETF, according to 36Kr.
Wedbush Initiates Coverage of SpaceX With Outperform Rating and $190 Target Price
Binance News - Wedbush initiated coverage of SpaceX (SPCX.O) with an “outperform” rating and a target price of $190. According to Jin10, Wedbush issued the rating and target price in its first coverage report on the company.
South Korean Won Slides Toward Weakest Since 2009 as Foreigners Sell Kospi for Eighth Straight Day
Binance News - According to Bloomberg, South Korea's won slid toward its weakest level since the global financial crisis, leading a retreat in Asian currencies, as the dollar strengthened and overseas investors sold local equities. The won declined as much as 0.6% to 1,559.10 per dollar after depreciating to 1,562.20 last month — a level last seen in March 2009. Overseas investors sold a net 1.46 trillion won ($938 million) of stocks in the Kospi index on Wednesday, set for an eighth straight day of outflows. "The dollar's strength is such that a fresh low for the won would not be surprising," said Moon Dawoon, an economist at Korea Investment & Securities Co. in Seoul. "If it does break through, it will be difficult to identify the next ...
India Proprietary Traders Brace for RBI Funding Squeeze
Binance News - India’s proprietary trading firms are bracing for a funding squeeze from the Reserve Bank of India that could pressure returns from strategies including cash-futures arbitrage, options market making and index arbitrage, according to Bloomberg.
UK crypto investors sue Binance, Changpeng Zhao for $200M
CoinTelegraph - One Binance customer said he lost the equivalent of more than $132,000 from the crypto exchange’s derivatives offerings before restrictions were imposed on Binance.
Citi Forecasts Higher European Gas Prices in the Second Half of 2026
Binance News - Citi forecast that average TTF natural gas prices in the second half of 2026 will be 36.5 euros per megawatt-hour. According to Jin10, Citi also projected JKM liquefied natural gas at $13.5 per million British thermal units and U.S. Henry Hub natural gas at $3.2 per million British thermal units for the same period.
Circle Removed From Several Russell Growth Indexes in Annual Reconstitution
Binance News - Circle (CRCL) has been removed from multiple major Russell Growth Indexes as part of the latest Annual Reconstitution. According to Odaily, the adjustment covers five key Russell Growth indexes, including the Russell 1000 and Russell 3000, which are tracked by many institutional investors and passive funds. U.S. stock market data showed CRCL closed down 17.55% in the previous session, last reported at $62.63.
Address 0x268 Buys 9,876.38 ETH and Stakes It as wstETH
Binance News - An address starting with 0x268 made its first purchase of 9,876.38 ETH about 11 hours ago and then staked the holdings into wstETH. According to Foresight News, the transaction was tracked by @ai_9684xtpa. The monitoring data said the ETH was bought at an average price of $1,559.82.
China Factory Activity Expands Less Than Expected in June, Survey Shows
Binance News - China’s manufacturing activity grew less than expected in June, according to Bloomberg. The survey result contrasted with an official gauge that showed an uptick, partly due to export strength.
Goldman Sachs Flags Oil Surplus as Iran War Impact Fades, Hormuz Traffic Recovers
Binance News - The global oil market is set to swing back into oversupply as the impact of the Iran war fades and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Bloomberg reported.
Xi’an ESM Materials Sales Set Up With RMB 5 Million Registered Capital
Binance News - Xi’an ESM Materials Sales Co., Ltd. has been established with registered capital of RMB 5 million and legal representative Liu Huanping, according to 36Kr. Tianyancha information shows the company’s business scope includes sales of electronic specialty materials, semiconductor device specialty equipment, metal materials, and computer hardware and auxiliary equipment, as well as new materials technology promotion services and goods import and export. The new entity is wholly owned by Xi’an ESM Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
State Power Investment Corp Takes Stake in Shanghai Lianhe Rihuan Energy Tech
Binance News - Shanghai Lianhe Rihuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd. has added State Power Investment Corp (SPIC) as a shareholder and increased its registered capital to about RMB 730 million from about RMB 190 million, a rise of roughly 285%, according to 36Kr. The company was founded in December 2018 and is legally represented by Ye Yuanwei. Its business scope includes energy technology and new materials technology development, technology transfer and consulting, technical services, and engineering management services. It is now jointly held by Shanghai Lianhe Investment Co., Ltd., Shanghai Rihuan Technology Investment Co., Ltd., and SPIC.
Binance Stocks Will Enable Whole-Share Limit Orders for BSP During Regular Trading Hours
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Stocks will allow users to place whole-share regular trading hours limit orders for BSP stocks starting from 2026-07-01 09:05 (UTC), as the platform seeks to expand trading choices and adjust the user trading experience. Order Handling and Market Opening: Binance said that, based on historical Nasdaq behavior for high-profile IPOs, the BSP symbol is not expected to open at the usual 13:30 (UTC). The initial price discovery phase typically lasts for several hours, during which orders are queued and will not be executed until the market is officially open for BSP. Prior to the opening cross, only limit orders are ...
Crude Oil 2608 Falls 2.01% Intraday to 452.8 Yuan per Barrel
Binance News - Crude Oil 2608 weakened in intraday trading, with losses widening to 2.01% and the latest price at 452.8 yuan per barrel. According to Jin10, turnover was about 21.7 billion yuan, open interest increased by nearly 1,300 lots during the session, and market volatility picked up.
AI TRENDS | Samsung Electronics Outlines 2nm Process and AI Semiconductor Partnerships at SAFE Forum 2026
Binance News - Samsung Electronics held its SAFE Forum 2026 in Seoul, where it presented its next-generation 2nm process, design-technology co-optimization (DTCO) methods, a high-performance SRAM roadmap, and its strategy for expanding cooperation in South Korea’s AI semiconductor ecosystem and advancing foundry technologies. According to Odaily, Samsung said it will use the SAFE Forum to strengthen communication with customers and partners, and to reinforce its platform role in South Korea’s system semiconductor industry beyond foundry manufacturing. South Korean AI fabless company Rebellions said it has developed the REBEL100 ...
Sixth Street, KKR to Provide BridgeBio $1 Billion in Preferred Equity
Binance News - Sixth Street Partners and KKR & Co. have agreed to provide $1 billion of preferred equity to biotechnology company BridgeBio Pharma Inc., according to Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
Yuan Rally Bets Fade as Options Traders Turn Bullish on Dollar
Binance News - Bullish bets on the Chinese yuan are fading, with options traders unwinding one of the year’s most crowded trades after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Philippine Church Group Protests for Second Day, Disrupting Manila
Binance News - An influential religious group continued its protest for a second day on Wednesday in support of a senator allied with Vice President Sara Duterte, again slowing traffic on Manila’s main highway, according to Bloomberg.
Iran War Drives Big Swings in China’s Petrochemicals Trade
Binance News - The war in Iran has reshaped China’s petrochemicals trade, enabling Chinese plants to reduce a glut of key building blocks used in plastics, rubber and textiles by increasing exports, according to Bloomberg.
Yageo to Raise Capacitor Prices Across Product Lines Starting July 1
Binance News - Yageo has told customers it will raise prices across its full range of capacitor solutions starting July 1, in what industry sources described as the company’s broadest price increase in recent years. According to ChainCatcher, Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reported the increase will cover MLCCs, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, tantalum capacitors, and polymer aluminum capacitors. Industry participants said the move reflects continued increases in global manufacturing costs tied to geopolitics, energy, raw materials, and international freight rates. ...
STOCKS | China Fluorochemical Stocks Rise Early, Sanmei Shares Hit Limit-Up
Binance News - China’s A-share fluorochemical sector rose in early trading, with Sanmei Shares hitting its daily limit-up. According to Jin10, Haohua Technology, Unigroup Guolian, Jinshi Resources, Yonghe Co., and Weihua New Materials also moved higher.
Kotak Mahindra Capital Reclaims Top Spot in India ECM League Table
Binance News - Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. reclaimed the No. 1 position in India’s equity capital markets league table for the first half of the year, according to Bloomberg. The move puts Kotak in position to lead a year expected to feature the country’s largest-ever initial public offerings in the pipeline.
Australia’S Seasonally Adjusted Building Permits Fell 1.1% Month Over Month In May
Binance News - Australia’s seasonally adjusted building permits fell 1.1% month over month in May. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of a 2% increase and a previous reading of -3.40%.
STOCKS | Uber-Backed Bike Firm Lime, Investors Raise $174 Million in IPO
Binance News - Neutron Holdings Inc., better known as Lime, and some of its shareholders raised $174 million in a US initial public offering that priced at the midpoint of the marketed range, according to Bloomberg.
Xiaomi EV Deliveries Stay Above 30,000 Units in June 2026
Binance News - Xiaomi Auto said its vehicle deliveries remained above 30,000 units in June 2026. According to Jin10, the company stated that deliveries continued to exceed the 30,000-unit level during the month.
China Sets Yuan Midpoint at 6.8067 per Dollar
Binance News - China’s interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan’s central parity rate at 6.8067 per U.S. dollar on July 1, 2026, down 42 points from the previous fixing, indicating yuan appreciation. According to Jin10, the euro/yuan midpoint was set at 7.7574, down 97 points; the Hong Kong dollar/yuan at 0.86784, down 7.1 points; and the pound/yuan at 9.0076, down 69 points. The Australian dollar/yuan midpoint was set at 4.6987, up 183 points, while the Canadian dollar/yuan was set at 4.7842, down 5 points. The 100 Japanese yen/yuan ...
Mbappe’s 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Odds Rise to 42% on Predict.fun
Binance News - Kylian Mbappe’s implied probability of winning the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup rose to 42% on predict.fun after briefly reaching 50% earlier in the morning. According to Odaily, Mbappe’s odds were up 16 percentage points over the past 24 hours, placing him second behind Lionel Messi at 47%. Erling Haaland and Harry Kane were tied for third at 5% each. Odaily also reported that in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, France beat Sweden 3-0, with Mbappe scoring two goals. His tournament total reached six ...
U.S. Stocks Rise as Jobs Data Shows Steady Labor Demand; Iran-U.S. Doha Talks Watched
Binance News - U.S. stocks closed higher after the latest U.S. employment data pointed to steady labor demand, while markets also watched a new round of Iran-U.S. peace talks in Doha, according to Ming Pao. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 136 points, or 0.27%, to 52,319. The S&P 500 gained 58 points, or 0.8%, to 7,499. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 393 points, or 1.53%, to 26,213. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index added 0.64% to 5,847.
Coles Says It’s in Talks to Buy Greencross From TPG Capital
Binance News - Coles Group Ltd. said it’s in talks to buy pet store and veterinary business Greencross Pet Wellness Co. from TPG Capital, Bloomberg reported. The potential deal could be valued at as much as A$4 billion ($2.8 billion).