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Trump's actions impact Bitcoin and oil; Saylor holds cash, while Kraken debuts debit card in Europe.
Trump’s Crypto Fortune Puts Conflict-of-Interest Rules at Center of Market Structure Bill
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Democrats are pushing hard on ethics. President Trump’s crypto holdings — substantial by any measure — have become the flashpoint… Read the original on Trump’s Crypto Fortune Puts Conflict-of-Interest Rules at Center of Market Structure Bill. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
4 Base Experiments That Flopped Before Brian Armstrong Called Time
BeInCrypto - Brian Armstrong called time on Base content coins after Zora, creator coins, and team-backed tokens burned their users. The post 4 Base Experiments That Flopped Before Brian Armstrong Called Time appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Increases Cash Reserve by $450,000,000, Goes Third Consecutive Week Without Buying Any Bitcoin
DailyHODL - The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has now gone three consecutive weeks without buying any BTC. On Monday, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced the company increased its US dollar reserve by $450 million over the past week but opted not to buy any new Bitcoin. Over the two weeks prior, the firm sold a total […] The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Increases Cash Reserve by $450,000,000, Goes Third Consecutive Week Without Buying Any Bitcoin appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Claude's Personality Changes Depending on the Model—And the Language You Speak
Decrypt - According to new Anthropic research, Claude consistently expresses different values across models and languages.
Brent Crude Oil Price Jumps 11% as Trump Moves to Control Strait of Hormuz
BeInCrypto - Brent crude oil price jumps 11% as Trump moves on the Strait of Hormuz. RSI breakout points to a $90-$92 test. The post Brent Crude Oil Price Jumps 11% as Trump Moves to Control Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Democratic Opposition to Clarity Act Grows in Crypto Bill's Do-or-Die Final Weeks
Decrypt - Democrats are mounting a final case against the Clarity Act centered on its lack of language restricting Trump's sprawling crypto fortune.
Kraken launches debit card for UK and Europe users
Cryptopolitan - Kraken has announced that it would start issuing its recently launched debit card to eligible customers in the UK and the EEA, letting them spend crypto and cash balances straight from their Kraken accounts and earn up to 2% cashback. The Kraken Card runs on Mastercard’s network, which Kraken says reaches more than 200 countries...
Ripple Funds $250,000 Grant Program for Veteran-Owned US Businesses
U.Today - Earlier today, Hire Heroes USA announced the first 25 recipients of the Ripple Effect: Certified Veteran Employer Grants Program. Earlier today, Hire Heroes USA announced the first 25 recipients of the Ripple Effect: Certified Veteran Employer Grants Program.
Bitcoin Slides Toward $62,000 as Trump Hits Hormuz Shipping With New Fees
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin dropped. Fast. On July 13, President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz… Read the original on Bitcoin Slides Toward $62,000 as Trump Hits Hormuz Shipping With New Fees. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitmine hits 96% of its 5% ETH target as BMNR stock keeps sliding
Cryptopolitan - Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) now controls 5.77 million Ether, which is about 4.8% of all Ether in circulation. The company is now 96% closer to its goal of owning 5% of all the ETH tokens in circulation. Despite these optimistic figures, the company’s stock BMNR is trading near the bottom of its...
Kalshi launches Kalshi Pro, a professional trading platform targeting high-volume traders.
Cryptopolitan - There are two distinct paths that the prediction market sector is taking. Platforms are rapidly growing in the US to draw big investors and expert traders. Italy is the most recent nation to outlaw a significant prediction market platform, while other nations tighten laws. Kalshi builds a professional trading cockpit Kalshi has introduced Kalshi Pro,...
Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment rises to $50 billion
Cryptopolitan - Meta announced today that it will expand its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts of computing power, and the tech giant has also raised its committed investment into the site past the $50 billion mark. The expansion of the planned data center, termed “Hyperion” by Meta, will support more than 1,000 jobs once...
Bitmine Raises Ether Holdings to 5.77 Million, Reaches 4.8% of Ethereum Supply
Bitcoin.com - Bitmine now holds 5.77 million ETH, equal to 4.8% of ether’s total supply, putting it 96% of the way to its 5% target. The company said its staked ether position has grown to 4.92 million ETH, with projected annualized staking revenue of $242 million. Bitmine Grows ETH Treasury to 5.77 Million, Reaching 96% of 5% […]
Crypto exchanges are becoming the new distribution channel for Wall Street assets
CryptoSlate - Crypto exchanges are increasingly becoming distribution platforms for Wall Street exposure as trading in tokenized stocks and real-world asset derivatives accelerates across crypto markets. Tokenized assets became the most-listed category across major centralized exchanges in the first half of 2026, accounting for nearly one in every five new listings, CryptoRank data shows. The category represented […] The post Crypto exchanges are becoming the new distribution channel for Wall Street assets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Russia holds its first humanoid robot wedding in a Moscow library
Cryptopolitan - Russia's first robot wedding was a staged demonstration intended to raise awareness of the nation's humanoid robotics efforts.
Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 19,900 with $64,000 Purchase, Cash Reserves Steady
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strive has just acquired 18 bitcoins. Not much on paper, but the 8-K filing submitted to the SEC on Monday… Read the original on Strive Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 19,900 with $64,000 Purchase, Cash Reserves Steady. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $5.81 Billion Across 52 Events Amid Buying Frenzy
Bitcoin.com - Across 52 distinct markets monitored by Bitcoin.com News, over $5.81 billion floods World Cup prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi, shifting liquidity for traders. Prediction markets have reached unprecedented liquidity milestones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capturing billions of dollars in volume as digital asset traders search for alternative high-yield environments. Capital allocations across […]
Bolivia mulls recognizing USDT as payment currency amid dollar shortage
CoinTelegraph - As foreign currency reserves remain under pressure, Bolivia is considering a framework to let the world’s largest stablecoin be used for payments, savings and trade.
Standard Chartered Pushes Strategy Rethink at World’s Largest Bitcoin Treasury Firm
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Standard Chartered wants answers. The bank has called out the world’s largest digital asset treasury company, saying its messaging around… Read the original on Standard Chartered Pushes Strategy Rethink at World’s Largest Bitcoin Treasury Firm. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
China Zeroes In on Privacy Coins and Mixers
U.Today - Chinese judicial authorities are zeroing in on privacy coins and mixers, proposing that their usage be formally designated as clear indicators of money laundering intent. Chinese judicial authorities are zeroing in on privacy coins and mixers, proposing that their usage be formally designated as clear indicators of money laundering intent.
'The Odyssey' Director Chris Nolan: Young Audiences are Rejecting 'AI Slop'
Decrypt - The younger generation's judgment of AI has been “immediate and harsh,” according to the Oscar-winning director.
Ondo's $407M Treasury Fund Shows Wall Street Building Crypto's Collateral Layer
CoinPaprika - Ondo Finance's tokenized Treasury fund OUSG held about $407 million on 10 July 2026, split between the XRP Ledger and Ethereum. Its holdings route into BlackRock, State Street, Franklin Templeton and Fidelity products, showing regulated assets moving onto blockchain rails.
Hyundai completes USDT treasury settlement pilot between US and Mexico
CoinTelegraph - Hyundai completed a proof-of-concept using Tether's USDT to settle a cross-border treasury transfer between its US and Mexican subsidiaries, highlighting growing enterprise interest in stablecoin-based payments.
This Is How Much Your Boyfriend Is Spending on AI Girlfriends
Decrypt - Romantic AI companion apps have brought in nearly half a billion dollars as users pay for virtual partners, flirting, and digital intimacy.
Intel commits more than $5 billion to Ireland as Trump presses chipmakers to invest in America
Cryptopolitan - Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has started a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) upgrade of its Irish campus outside Dublin, the U.S. chipmaker announced Monday.
Bitcoin and Oil Respond to Trump’s US Hormuz Control Plan, But Dubai Mulls a Bypass
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin slipped near $62,600 and oil jumped 4% after Trump said the US would take control of the Strait of Hormuz. The post Bitcoin and Oil Respond to Trump’s US Hormuz Control Plan, But Dubai Mulls a Bypass appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Escalates CLARITY Act Push as China Threatens US Crypto Lead
Bitcoin.com - President Donald Trump urged the Senate on July 13 to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that China and other countries could seize control of cryptocurrency innovation while also challenging America’s lead in artificial intelligence. Trump Casts the CLARITY Act as a Fight for Global Control A July 13 Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald […]
Bitcoin News Today: Strategy Raises $467 Million in Equity — No Bitcoin Sold, USD Reserve Now at $3 Billion Ahead of First Semi-Monthly STRC Dividend
Binance News - Strategy raised $466.7 million by selling 4.8 million MSTR Class A shares through its at-the-market offering between July 6 and July 12, according to a Monday 8-K filing with the SEC. The company did not buy or sell any Bitcoin during the period. Holdings remain at 843,775 BTC at an average purchase price of $75,476 per BTC. The equity raise boosted the USD reserve to $3 billion — up from $2.55 billion a week earlier — as Strategy prepares to make its first semi-monthly STRC dividend payment on Wednesday July 15. MSTR shares were trading down approximately 3% to $91.80 ahead of Monday's Nasdaq open.The Capital Raise — Equity Over Bitcoin SalesThe shift from Bitcoin sales to equity issuance is the most significant element of Monday's disclosure. Last ...
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas: No Guarantee Russia Oil Price Cap Mechanism Can Continue
Binance News - The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas, said there is no guarantee the mechanism to maintain a price cap on Russian oil can be continued. According to Jin10, Kallas made the remarks in comments about the continuation of the Russian oil price cap mechanism.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: U.S. Airstrikes on Monday Killed Three IRGC Members
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Monday killed three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to Jin10, the statement described the deaths as resulting from U.S. strikes carried out on Monday.
AI TRENDS | Google Expands TPU Sales to Neoclouds as It Competes With Nvidia in AI Chips
Binance News - Google is stepping up competition with Nvidia in the AI chip market by expanding the commercial use of its in-house Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to target AI computing demand long dominated by Nvidia. According to Odaily, Google is both a major customer of Nvidia’s AI server chips and is developing its own AI chips that could serve as alternatives to Nvidia GPUs. The report said Google has shifted strategy since this year and plans to sell TPU chips to emerging cloud computing providers known as neoclouds. These cloud ...
Trump is channeling his crypto earnings into traditional financial markets instead of Bitcoin
Cryptopolitan - Trump brought in more than $1.4 billion from crypto ventures linked to his family during 2025, but his latest wealth report shows a far bigger sum parked in stocks and bonds. While Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump promoted digital asset projects to investors, many retail buyers later took painful losses. Meanwhile, the president’s...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Sees SpaceX Reaching a $2.5 Trillion Valuation by 2030
Binance News - Cathie Wood’s SpaceX position is based on ARK’s view that the company could reach a $2.5 trillion valuation by 2030. According to NS3.AI, ARK’s thesis underpins Wood’s exposure to SpaceX. SpaceX shares were priced at $135 on June 12 and ended the first trading day up nearly 19%.
STOCKS | Angang Steel Warns of Wider 1H Loss on Weak Steel Prices and High Input Costs
Binance News - Angang Steel Co. (0347) issued a profit warning, citing persistent oversupply in the steel industry, weak demand conditions and continued low steel product selling prices, according to Ming Pao. The company said high prices for key raw materials such as iron ore and coking coal have kept pressure on margins, with the spread between procurement and sales continuing to narrow. Angang Steel expects a loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 2.047 billion for the first half, widening from an adjusted RMB 1.115 billion a year earlier. ...
STOCKS | China Resources Land June Contract Sales Fall 2% YoY to RMB229.9 Billion
Binance News - China Resources Land (1109) said its total contracted sales for the single month ended June 30 were about RMB229.9 billion, down 2% year on year, according to Ming Pao. Contracted sales area was about 799,000 square meters, down 11% year on year. Month on month, contracted sales value fell 2.2% while contracted sales area rose 53.4%. The company’s monthly contracted sales have declined for two consecutive months. For the first six months of 2026, cumulative contracted sales amounted to about ...
Iranian Security Official: Trump Forgot the Strait of Hormuz Belonged to Iran for Millennia
Binance News - An Iranian security official said U.S. President Donald Trump had forgotten that the Strait of Hormuz had belonged to Iran for thousands of years before the United States was founded. According to Jin10, the official made the remark in response to Trump.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline Graham Nordone to fill Senate seat through year-end
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump said in a TruthSocial post on Monday that he recommended Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve as interim senator through the end of the year. Graham, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday, creating a vacancy for the remainder of his term.
U.S. Central Command Says It Struck Iranian Naval Repair Facility Using Unmanned Surface Vessels
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said its forces used multiple one-way attack unmanned surface vessels to successfully strike an Iranian submarine and ship repair facility. According to Jin10, three “Pirate” unmanned surface vessels hit the port at the Bandar Abbas naval base, marking the first time the U.S. military has used maritime drones in combat operations. U.S. Central Command said the strike last night weakened Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial shipping.
Markets Price In At Least One Fed Rate Hike Before September
Binance News - Markets were close to fully pricing in expectations of at least one Federal Reserve rate hike before September. According to Jin10, market pricing also fully reflected expectations for two rate hikes by the end of March next year. The report added that U.S. President Donald Trump previously announced on social media that the United States would restart a blockade of Iran and planned to impose a 20% fee on any goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Has Not Discussed Potential Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees With Regional Allies, Sources Say
Binance News - The United States has not discussed with regional allies the issue of potentially charging transit fees to secure the Strait of Hormuz, sources said. According to Odaily, the information was reported by Axios, citing sources.
Copper Rises as Traders Weigh Demand After US-Iran Strikes
Binance News - Copper edged higher as traders assessed the outlook for demand after renewed hostilities between the US and Iran raised concerns about global economic growth, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Analyst Fiona Says TSMC and ASML Earnings Are Key as TSMC Reports 67.9% June Revenue Growth
Binance News - An analyst said upcoming earnings reports from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and ASML will be closely watched amid recent developments in the semiconductor sector. According to Odaily, analyst Fiona wrote on X that the financial results expected this week from companies including TSMC and ASML are particularly important. TSMC’s June revenue report released today showed revenue rose 67.9% year over year. FundaAI said TSMC’s gross margins in the second and third quarters are ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Senate Should Pass CLARITY Act to Honor Lindsey Graham
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the Senate should pass the CLARITY Act to honor Senator Lindsey Graham, describing the late South Carolina Republican as an important supporter of the bill. According to Odaily, crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reported Trump’s remarks in a post on X.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Will Resume 'Blockade Iran' Operations and Impose 20% Cargo Fee
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will resume “Blockade Iran” operations and impose a 20% fee on all cargo shipments. According to NS3.AI, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran. Trump said the operations would only block Iranian ships or customers from entering or exiting.
Oil Prices Rise as Trump Announces Renewed Blockade on Iran
Binance News - U.S. crude oil and Brent crude extended short-term gains, trading at $74.71 per barrel and $79.5 per barrel, respectively. According to Jin10, the move followed an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would restore a blockade on Iran.
Markets Fully Price In A 25-Basis-Point ECB Rate Hike Before September
Binance News - Market pricing showed that expectations for European Central Bank interest-rate hikes have been revised higher. According to Jin10, markets have now fully priced in a 25-basis-point rate increase before September.
London IPO Revival Faces Setback as Hopefuls Consider Delays
Binance News - Several UK companies, including Waterstones Booksellers Ltd. and SumUp Payments Ltd., are considering deferring their initial public offerings in London to 2027, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The potential delays would dent hopes for a substantial revival in listings activity in the UK capital this year.
Qubic Reports GitHub Security Incident, Urges Key Rotation and Wallet Migration
Binance News - Qubic said its GitHub organization experienced a security incident after a compromised account was used to access code repositories and extract keys, adding that the team has identified the issue and is handling it. According to Foresight News, Qubic urged Network Guardian users to immediately rotate their mnemonic phrases. The project also advised users who unlocked the web wallet between 11:00 and 18:00 to migrate to a new identity as soon as possible. ...
Jito Network Plans to Use 100% of JTX Revenue Share for JTO Buybacks and Burns
Binance News - Jito Network said it plans to allocate 100% of JTX revenue-share proceeds to buy back and burn JTO for at least one year. According to Odaily, the plan was disclosed in an official announcement.
STOCKS | SpaceX Shares Fall as Much as 4.9% Intraday
Binance News - SpaceX shares extended losses to as much as 4.9%, hitting an intraday low. According to Jin10, the decline widened during the session to 4.9% at the day’s low.
WORLD CUP | Arsenal Star William Saliba Misses France Training Again Ahead of Spain Semi-Final
Binance News - Arsenal defender William Saliba missed France training again as he continues a modified program ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain, according to Yahoo Sports. L’Equipe reported Saliba was absent from Saturday’s session as France manage his back pain, though he has still started and played 90 minutes in five of France’s six matches at the tournament.
Ukraine Says It Hit More Than 10 Russian Military Targets With Drones; Russia Reports Strike on Chornomorsk Port
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Xinhua, Ukraine’s Security Service said on July 13 it carried out a large-scale drone attack overnight on more than 10 Russian military targets, including an air base in northeastern Crimea, three fixed radar stations, three oil storage tanks at Port Kavkaz, and a fuel storage area in Russia’s Stavropol region. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the same day that its forces conducted a group strike overnight using long-range precision weapons and drones, destroying infrastructure at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port used to load and store military supplies, along with fuel storage facilities, weapons warehouses, and vessels transporting supplies, including two ferries and a container ship.
Carmignac: 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Around 4.50% Is Neither a Strong Buy Nor a Strong Sell
Binance News - Carmignac said the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield at around 4.50% is neither a strong buy level nor a strong sell level. According to Jin10, the asset management company described a yield near 4.50% on the U.S. 10-year Treasury as not signaling a clear conviction trade in either direction.
Carmignac Expects the ECB to Raise Interest Rates at Least Once More
Binance News - Carmignac said it expects the European Central Bank may raise interest rates at least once in the future, and possibly twice. According to Jin10, the asset management company said the ECB could deliver one additional rate hike, or even two.
Strategy Pads Cash Reserves to $3 Billion, Skipping Bitcoin Buy for Third Week
Decrypt - Strategy went another week without buying Bitcoin, focusing instead on lifting its cash reserves to $3 billion via common stock proceeds.
3 Years After The Key Ripple-SEC Ruling: How XRP Went From SEC Target to Institutional Asset
CryptoPotato - After the SEC fight, Ripple bounced back with new deals, acquisitions, tokenization efforts, and XRP ETFs.
Anthropic hires Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield for compute team
Cryptopolitan - Tom Blomfield, the co-founder of British digital bank Monzo, is taking a leave of absence to join Anthropic’s compute team. Anthropic is in the middle of an intense industry contest for AI talent. The company is paying some technical staff base salaries above $1 million and heading toward a possible IPO this fall. Who is...
Coinbase Ventures tops crypto VC list for H1 2026
CoinTelegraph - Coinbase’s venture capital arm leads 2026 crypto investing even as funding withered and unique investors shied away amid the bear market.
Strategy raises cash, leaves its Bitcoin stack untouched
Cryptopolitan - Michael Saylor’s Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) extended its recent conservative streak of managing its billion-dollar BTC reserve as the firm directed the roughly $467 million it raised last week to its dollar reserve instead of buying Bitcoins, according to a Monday SEC filing. The decision, which pushed the firm’s USD Reserve up to $3 billion, could...
Strategy sells $467M in MSTR shares, leaves 843,775 BTC stack untouched
CoinTelegraph - Strategy boosted its US dollar reserve to $3 billion after selling $466.7 million in MSTR shares, while keeping its 843,775 Bitcoin holdings unchanged.
Iran Strikes Again, Dollar Wobbles, and Yen Feels the Pension Squeeze
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The dollar’s having a rough Thursday. Iran ramped up military activity, and traders didn’t sit still — the dollar index,… Read the original on Iran Strikes Again, Dollar Wobbles, and Yen Feels the Pension Squeeze. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy and Strive Bolster Bitcoin and Cash Reserves
cryptoDNES - Strategy increases cash reserves to $3 billion while Strive adds 18 BTC, signaling a shift in corporate Bitcoin treasury management strategies. The post Strategy and Strive Bolster Bitcoin and Cash Reserves appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitmine Snaps Up Over 30,500 ETH as Tom Lee Focuses on Crypto’s New Success Story
CryptoPotato - Lee outlined the breakaway success of the Robinhood Chain L2 mainnet launch, built on Arbitrum.
Saylor’s Strategy Boosts USD Reserves by $450M Without Selling BTC: Here’s How
CryptoPotato - What will be the impact on BTC's price after the latest Strategy move?
Bitcoin whale moves $188M for first time in 7 years
CoinTelegraph - A dormant whale transferred BTC worth $188 million after seven years of holding, adding to the growing ratio of whale transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges.
XRP Victory Day: Remembering Win That Vindicated Ripple
U.Today - Today marks the three-year anniversary of "The XRP Victory Day." Today marks the three-year anniversary of "The XRP Victory Day."
Binance Futures Volume Hits $1.6 Trillion Milestone
U.Today - Binance records a rapid increase in futures trading activity on its exchange as derivatives activity on the platform remains strong despite market weakness. Binance records a rapid increase in futures trading activity on its exchange as derivatives activity on the platform remains strong despite market weakness.
Chinese Prosecutors Float Treating Crypto Mixer, Privacy Coin Use as Sign of Money Laundering
Decrypt - An article in the top prosecutors' paper urges new blockchain evidence rules, presumptions of intent, and a state platform to sell seized coins.
Capital Doesn't Sleep: Backpack Launches 24/7 Trading for Real US Stocks
CoinPaprika - Backpack launched a 24/7 market for tokenized US equities on 10 July 2026, starting with SpaceX, Micron, and SanDisk. The shares are backed 1:1 by real stock and trade on the Solana blockchain.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Now Grip 84% of Supply While Short-Term Coins Vanish
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin climbed from $58,000 to $64,000 in early July. That’s a 7% gain after a rough June, and it came… Read the original on Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Now Grip 84% of Supply While Short-Term Coins Vanish. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin’s $60K price floor is back in play as Hormuz oil shock returns
CryptoSlate - BTC fell below $63,000 after new U.S. strikes as oil, the dollar and yields rose and equity futures retreated. The post Bitcoin’s $60K price floor is back in play as Hormuz oil shock returns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Quiet Weekend Sets Stage for Crypto Week Ahead
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Over the weekend crypto markets remained largely quiet with limited volatility and only modest price shifts across major assets. Trading… Read the original on Quiet Weekend Sets Stage for Crypto Week Ahead. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | Zhipu AI Founder Tang Jie Says Firm Will Keep Investing in Four Key Areas
Binance News - Zhipu AI founder Tang Jie issued an internal letter titled The Giant Wave Has Arrived amid volatility in the company’s share price and the lifting of restrictions on previously locked-up shares. According to PANews, the letter said Zhipu AI has not rushed to monetize after its listing, and instead plans to continue investing in four areas: long-horizon tasks, autonomous agents, self-training, and safety governance.
STOCKS | Fulin Transportation Forecasts 2026 First-Half Net Profit to Rise 134.56% to 191.03%
Binance News - Fulin Transportation said it expects its net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026 to be between 270 million yuan and 335 million yuan, up 134.56% to 191.03% year over year. According to Jin10, the company said the increase was mainly driven by the completion of an equity transfer transaction during the reporting period, which led it to recognize 208 million yuan in investment income from the disposal of equity. The company added that net profit after excluding non-recurring items showed a ...
China's Agriculture Ministry: Wholesale Agricultural Price Index 200 Rises to 111.09 on July 13
Binance News - China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said the "Wholesale Agricultural Price Index 200" stood at 111.09 on July 13, up 0.65 points from last Friday, while the "Vegetable Basket" wholesale price index was 110.82, up 0.76 points, according to 36Kr. As of 2:00 p.m. on July 13, average prices at China's wholesale agricultural markets were 15.95 yuan/kg for pork (up 1.8%), 66.69 yuan/kg for beef (up 0.4%), 64.48 yuan/kg for mutton (down 0.6%), 9.81 yuan/kg for eggs (up 2.2%), and 17.54 yuan/kg for dressed chicken (up 2.0%) versus last Friday.
Bitcoin Holds $63,800 While Gold and Oil Whipsaw on U.S.-Iran Strikes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin didn’t flinch. While gold swung, oil spiked, and stocks lurched in both directions, the world’s largest cryptocurrency sat near… Read the original on Bitcoin Holds $63,800 While Gold and Oil Whipsaw on U.S.-Iran Strikes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Morgan Stanley Expects U.S. Stock Rally to Broaden Beyond Tech Giants
Binance News - Morgan Stanley strategists said U.S. stocks beyond the tech giants were likely to post strong results in the current earnings season, helping extend the market rally to a wider set of shares. According to Jin10, the team led by Michael Wilson said the median company in the S&P 1500 Composite Index was seeing earnings-per-share growth of more than 10%, the best performance since the post-pandemic recovery began. The strategists added that analysts were still raising profit expectations for the consumer discretionary and transportation sectors, which they described as closely tied to economic growth. The team said it expected the market’s ...
Iran Says U.S. Pressure on Oman Is Hindering Joint Strait of Hormuz Mechanism Talks
Binance News - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran is trying to establish a joint mechanism with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz, but U.S. pressure on Oman is obstructing the effort. According to Jin10, the spokesperson said the United States has put pressure on Oman, which has hindered Iran’s attempt to build the joint mechanism.
Tata Capital to Enter Gold-Loan Market With Majority Stake in Yogakshemam Loans
Binance News - Tata Capital Ltd., one of India’s biggest shadow lenders, is entering the country’s $194 billion gold-loan market by acquiring a majority stake in Yogakshemam Loans Ltd., according to Bloomberg. The deal adds competition in what Bloomberg described as India’s fastest-growing lending segment.
Helsing Raises Funding at $18 Billion Valuation With Goldman Backing
Binance News - Drone startup Helsing raised a financing round at a valuation of $18 billion, cementing its status as Europe’s largest defense startup, according to Bloomberg.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Says the United States Has Repeatedly Violated Agreements
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry said the United States has repeatedly violated agreements. According to Jin10, the statement did not provide further details.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran Will Not Fulfill MoU Commitments Unless U.S. Does So First
Binance News - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran will not fulfill the commitments in a memorandum of understanding signed with the United States as long as the U.S. side does not fulfill its own commitments. According to Jin10, the spokesperson stated that Iran’s position is conditional on the United States carrying out what it promised under the memorandum of understanding.
STOCKS | Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Sees Profit Boost for Stocks Beyond Tech
Binance News - US stocks beyond the technology giants are poised to report strong earnings this season, potentially broadening the equity rally, according to Morgan Stanley strategists, Bloomberg reported.
Africa’s Raxio Plans Tanzania Entry as Funding Pool Rises to $380 Million
Binance News - Africa-focused data-center firm Raxio Group plans to enter Tanzania as it increases its funding pool to $380 million, Chief Executive Officer Robert Mullins said, according to Bloomberg.
AI | South Korea Plans to Use Record AI Tax Windfall to Fund Growth
Binance News - South Korea expects to reap a record tax windfall from the artificial intelligence-driven semiconductor boom, giving President Lee Jae Myung’s government added fiscal capacity to fund an ambitious investment agenda, according to Bloomberg.
XRP Falls to $1.07 and Bitcoin Slides to $62,000 as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates
Binance News - XRP fell to the $1.07 range and Shiba Inu traded at $0.0000054 after the U.S. launched fresh attacks on Iran. According to NS3.AI, the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz escalated, with missiles being fired from both sides. Bitcoin also declined, falling to the $62,000 zone amid the heightened geopolitical tensions. In broader markets, Japan’s Nikkei dropped more than 1,500 points as Asian markets opened Monday lower.
STOCKS | Dutch Chip Equipment Makers ASMI, ASML, and BESI Fall 2% to 3%
Binance News - Shares of Dutch semiconductor companies ASMI, ASML, and BESI fell by between 2% and 3%. According to Jin10, the three stocks each declined within that range.
Chris Burniske Says Bitcoin Will Reward Patience, With ZEC as a Complement to BTC
Binance News - Placeholder partner Chris Burniske said he has been reading Lyn Alden’s book Broken Money and that it has strengthened his view that Bitcoin and other internet-native “hard money” will most reward patient holders. According to Foresight News, Burniske added that ZEC is the most credible complement to BTC. Burniske said a “wave of impatience” emerged during 2016-2025, when many people did not deeply understand Bitcoin and instead treated it as another technology platform. He argued that Bitcoin is closer to a social reboot than a simple technical upgrade, and that such a reboot takes decades to complete. ...
STOCKS | ChangXin Technology Details Pre-IPO Employee Share Plans Ahead of STAR Market Listing
Binance News - ChangXin Technology said in its prospectus that it implemented two pre-IPO employee shareholding plans, granting equity a total of 6,760 times and covering management, key business staff, core technical personnel, and frontline employees in critical roles. According to Odaily, the two plans were carried out over four years. The first phase began in September 2021, granting shares to 3,596 employees at a price of CNY 1.05 per unit of registered capital, covering staff involved early in production line construction and technology R&D. The second phase began in June 2023, when the company was experiencing heavy losses and a significant erosion ...
U.K. Government Bond Yields Rise 3 to 5 Basis Points at the Open
Binance News - U.K. government bond yields rose by 3 to 5 basis points at the market open today. According to Jin10, the move was seen at the start of trading.
STOCKS | European Stocks Open Mixed as DAX, CAC 40, and Euro Stoxx 50 Fall
Binance News - European stock indexes opened mixed on Monday. According to Jin10, Germany's DAX 30 opened down 131.42 points, or 0.52%, at 24,954.00. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 opened up 1.71 points, or 0.02%, at 10,499.00. France's CAC 40 opened down 28.45 points, or 0.34%, at 8,310.52, while the Euro Stoxx 50 opened down 31.02 points, or 0.49%, at 6,238.95. Spain's IBEX 35 opened down 80.13 points, or 0.41%, at 19,304.57, and Italy's FTSE MIB opened down 148.67 points, or 0.28%, at 52,465.50.
GEOPOLITICS | Sfakianakis Says Iran Is Testing US Resolve in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Iran and the US traded tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend, issuing conflicting statements on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping, according to Bloomberg. John Sfakianakis, chief economist and head of research at the Gulf Research Center, said a return to full-scale war is a possibility but that the situation is “not yet” at that point.
MUFG Overtakes Toyota as Japan’s Most Valuable Company
Binance News - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.’s market capitalization rose to the highest in Japan, surpassing Toyota Motor Corp. The move marked the first time a bank has held the top spot since the current three so-called megabank groups were established, according to Bloomberg.
Yen Weakens After Report Japan Has No Plans to Change GPIF Allocation
Binance News - The yen weakened against the dollar after Reuters reported that Japan has no plans to overhaul the Government Pension Investment Fund’s asset allocation, according to Bloomberg.
WORLD CUP | Merino Scores Again off Bench as Spain Beat Belgium 2-1 to Reach Semi-Finals
Binance News - Mikel Merino came off the bench for the second straight match and scored the decisive goal as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals, according to Yahoo Sports. The Arsenal midfielder previously scored as a substitute against Portugal in the last 16, and Spain will now play France on Tuesday for a place in the final.
STOCKS | CXMT Files STAR Market IPO Prospectus Seeking 29.5 Billion Yuan Raise
Binance News - CXMT has disclosed a prospectus for a planned IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market, targeting proceeds of 29.5 billion yuan. According to NS3.AI, the offering is set to issue 6.688 billion shares, representing about 10% of the company’s post-issuance share capital. The prospectus also states that CXMT’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) covers 6,760 employees.
Middle East Conflict Prompts Economists to Cut Euro Zone 2026 Growth Forecast
Binance News - Economists have lowered their forecast for euro zone economic growth in 2026 after fighting in the Middle East resumed. According to Jin10, a survey conducted from July 3 to 8 showed that economists expected the euro zone economy to grow more weakly this year than previously forecast. The median forecast from 56 economists put euro zone growth in 2026 at 0.5%, down from 0.7% expected last month and below the European Central Bank’s baseline scenario of 0.8%. ...
Tianwei Video Names Ji Tong Chairman, Replacing Zhang Yumin as Legal Representative
Binance News - Tianwei Video has changed its legal representative and chairman, with Zhang Yumin stepping down and Ji Tong taking over, according to 36Kr. Corporate registry data from Tianyancha shows the company was founded in July 1995 with registered capital of about RMB 803 million, and its business scope includes information system integration, internet data services and IoT technology services. The company is jointly held by shareholders including Shenzhen Media Group and China Telecom Corp., the report said. Media reports cited by 36Kr said Tianwei Video previously announced it had completed a board re-election, and Ji Tong formally assumed the roles of the companys Party committee secretary and chairman.
Stellantis Shipments Rise 10% on North America Growth
Binance News - Stellantis NV shipments climbed 10% in the second quarter, fueled by growth in North America, as the maker of Jeep sport utility vehicles and Ram pickup trucks continues with a turnaround plan, according to Bloomberg.
France Jobless Rate Seen at Seven-Year High in 2026, Survey Shows
Binance News - French unemployment is forecast to reach its highest level since 2019, raising concerns about the fragility of the euro zone’s second-largest economy, according to Bloomberg.