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Clarity Act's passage is likely; Bitcoin's long-term outlook strengthens with ETF developments.
Coinbase Layoffs Architect Exits Weeks After Cutting 700 Jobs
BeInCrypto - Coinbase's people chief quit 11 weeks after running the 700-job cut. His own exit deal is far softer. The post Coinbase Layoffs Architect Exits Weeks After Cutting 700 Jobs appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Former House Financial Services Chair: CLARITY Act’s Passage Is ‘When, Not If’
Bitcoin.com - Former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry told Bloomberg the CLARITY Act’s passage is “a question of when, not if,” days after comparing the crypto market structure bill to the 1996 Telecommunications Act. A Telecom-Sized Comparison Patrick McHenry, the former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee who helped shepherd the CLARITY Act through […]
XRP ETF Gains Investment From Kansas-Based Wealth Manager
U.Today - Kansas-based wealth manager Leisure Capital Management has disclosed a $206,000 investment in Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF. Kansas-based wealth manager Leisure Capital Management has disclosed a $206,000 investment in Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF.
Claude Opus 5 Outscores Fable 5 on Most Benchmarks—At Half the Price
Decrypt - Anthropic's new everyday model undercuts its own frontier product on cost and beats it almost everywhere that counts.
EU Targets Crypto Platforms in Massive New Russia Sanctions
cryptoDNES - The EU's 21st sanctions package targets 14 crypto platforms and 94 financial institutions to block Russia’s access to the international financial system. The post EU Targets Crypto Platforms in Massive New Russia Sanctions appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Clarity Act on the Ropes as Ethics Fight and Shrinking Calendar Threaten Passage
Decrypt - Senate Majority Leader John Thune signals the crypto market-structure bill likely won't clear the chamber before the August recess, as Democrats reject the GOP's ethics language and analysts slash the odds of passage.
BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for 90% of a $225 million Bitcoin ETF reversal after a seven-day buying streak
CryptoSlate - US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net outflows on July 23, ending a seven-session inflow streak as net redemptions from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust dominated the reversal. IBIT posted a $202 million net outflow, accounting for 89.96% of the US spot Bitcoin ETF sector’s aggregate net outflow. Five other funds recorded combined outflows […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for 90% of a $225 million Bitcoin ETF reversal after a seven-day buying streak appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Top Crypto Lobbyist Says There Is Still Hope for Clarity Act
U.Today - The crypto industry's push to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before Congress breaks for its August recess is still alive. The crypto industry's push to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before Congress breaks for its August recess is still alive.
CLARITY Act Unlikely To Pass Before August Break, Says Senate Leader
BeInCrypto - Industry backs the CLARITY Act, but a contested Trump ethics deal stalls the Senate before the August recess. The post CLARITY Act Unlikely To Pass Before August Break, Says Senate Leader appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BlackRock and Strategy Lead a $15 Million Push to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin
CoinPaprika - Nine institutional Bitcoin firms, including BlackRock, Strategy, and Coinbase, launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium on 23 July 2026. Members pledged a combined $15 million over three years to fund developers and post-quantum cryptography research.
Nvidia, Meta, and Microsoft Tell Washington: Don't Kill Open-Source AI
Decrypt - Twenty-five companies signed a letter defending open-weight models days after a Chinese AI helped Hugging Face survive a hack triggered by OpenAI's own systems.
Bitcoin's LTH Accumulation Hits Six-Year High
U.Today - Bitcoin's long-term holders are quietly accumulating Bitcoin again as the metric reaches its highest level in six years, despite the ongoing market downturn. Bitcoin's long-term holders are quietly accumulating Bitcoin again as the metric reaches its highest level in six years, despite the ongoing market downturn.
Dem Senator Slams GOP’s CLARITY Ethics Proposal as ‘Not a Serious Effort’: Report
CryptoPotato - Sen. Ruben Gallego is working with Senator Thom Tillis and other Republicans to come up with a counteroffer after bipartisan negotiations collapsed.
Strategy Overhauls Bitcoin Metrics, Debuting 'Net Bitcoin Per Share'
Decrypt - The firm says its "digital credit" shift needs new yardsticks that strip out debt and preferred claims to show what common shareholders own.
Ether ETFs Add $26 Million as Bitcoin’s 7-Day Streak Ends
Bitcoin.com - U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.18 million in net outflows on Thursday, ending a seven-session inflow streak. Ether funds moved in the opposite direction, adding $26.32 million on the second anniversary of their market debut. Bitcoin ETFs See $225 Million Exit as Net Assets Fall Below $80 Billion The week’s strongest crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) […]
India Orders GitHub to Delete Bitchat Repositories
cryptoDNES - India's Ministry of Home Affairs orders GitHub to remove Bitchat repositories amid protests, citing security concerns over decentralized mesh communication. The post India Orders GitHub to Delete Bitchat Repositories appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
World Foundation raises $52.5M in Pantera-led funding to expand World ID infrastructure
CoinTelegraph - The organization sold locked WLD tokens to strategic investors as it seeks to grow its biometric identity network amid rising demand for human verification online.
Coinbase Makes AI Payments Its Top Bet as Agents Start Buying
CoinPaprika - Coinbase Business rolled out a payments stack on 23 July 2026 that lets merchants accept crypto payments from AI agents. The system uses Coinbase Payments and the x402 standard to settle agent transactions in USDC on the Base network.
World Foundation Raises $52.5M to Scale Sam Altman’s ‘Proof of Human’ ID
Decrypt - Pantera Capital led the one-year locked token sale, joined by Bain Capital Crypto, as World scales its ID network for AI agents.
Bitcoin Keeps Hitting a $68,000 Wall—A 3.55 Million BTC Cluster Helps Explain Why
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s advance is running into heavy resistance near $68,000 as 3.55 million BTC approach their holders’ cost basis, creating a supply wall that is offsetting strong spot bitcoin ETF demand. ETF Demand Is Driving Bitcoin, but Price Faces a Supply Wall Bitcoin gained roughly 10% in July, rebounding from lows near $58,000 to around $63,955 […]
Bitcoin falls under $64K as surging US bond yields boost Fed rate-hike odds
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin saw several dips under the $64,000 mark as a Binance “plunge protection team” reemerged with bid liquidity to avoid a deeper BTC price rout.
Bitcoin’s $15M Quantum Defense Fund Backs New Crypto Cryptography Race
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin developers just put $15 million on the line. The newly launched Quantum Defense Fund is a direct bet that… Read the original on Bitcoin’s $15M Quantum Defense Fund Backs New Crypto Cryptography Race. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
EU Names Justin Sun's HTX in Russia Sanctions, Two Months After UK
Decrypt - The 21st package stops short of a full asset freeze for HTX, which it accused of "significantly frustrating" its Russia measures.
Japan's Bitcoin ETF Potential: Why an $18.4 Billion Target Is Not an Overstatement
U.Today - Japan’s upcoming Bitcoin ETFs could hit $18.4 billion by 2028, drawing from a massive $14.6 trillion pool of idle household savings. Japan’s upcoming Bitcoin ETFs could hit $18.4 billion by 2028, drawing from a massive $14.6 trillion pool of idle household savings.
US S&P Global PMI expected to show steady business growth in July
BeInCrypto - July's US S&P Global PMI is expected to show steady business growth. Input-cost comments are in focus as EUR/USD stays bearish. The post US S&P Global PMI expected to show steady business growth in July appeared first on BeInCrypto.
A quantum roadmap would push Bitcoin much higher: Charles Edwards
CoinTelegraph - A Bitcoin development roadmap that addresses quantum computing risks could see the price surge by “double digits” very quickly, according to Charles Edwards.
Thailand SEC files complaint against Bitkub over alleged false disclosures
CoinTelegraph - Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors over alleged false disclosures linked to a 2021 cyberattack involving $50 million in assets.
Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio Signals an ‘Optimal’ Spot Accumulation Window
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio has fallen into rare territory, creating an asymmetric risk-to-reward setup.
Wall Street Still Loves These 3 Quantum Stocks, But The Data Says Otherwise
BeInCrypto - Wedbush, a multibillion-dollar US investment firm, still rates three of the market’s hottest quantum stocks a buy. Yet there is a catch, because institutional money is quietly leaving them. Every one of these stocks has corrected sharply this month, down between 24% and 36%. Yet the buy ratings still stand from spring and have not The post Wall Street Still Loves These 3 Quantum Stocks, But The Data Says Otherwise appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Amid Gaza Ruins, One Trader Keeps His Crypto Screens Running
BeInCrypto - A makeshift Gaza trading tent stunned crypto fans online. The clip is unverified, but crypto is a real lifeline there. The post Amid Gaza Ruins, One Trader Keeps His Crypto Screens Running appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto Industry Seen Adding $55 Billion and 232,000 Jobs to US Economy
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new study puts a big number on the table. The US crypto sector is on track to inject $55… Read the original on Crypto Industry Seen Adding $55 Billion and 232,000 Jobs to US Economy. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Buying Bitcoin Today Is Like Buying It at $2, Says Analyst
CryptoPotato - A crucial metric has also dropped to oversold territory, which has formed the bottom in previous cycles.
Peter Brandt Predicts a Bitcoin Bottom Near $40,000 by October
CoinPaprika - Veteran trader Peter Brandt said in a recent interview that Bitcoin has further to fall, forecasting a cycle bottom in the high-$40,000s in early October. He then expects a multiyear rally above $250,000 by 2029.
Charles Schwab Calls CLARITY Act a ‘Fundamental Catalyst’ as White House and Thune Clash Over Timing
Bitcoin.com - Charles Schwab, which manages $13 trillion in client assets, is calling the CLARITY Act a “really important fundamental catalyst” that “needs to pass” even as Senate Majority Leader John Thune and White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt publicly disagree over whether a vote happens before the August recess. Wall Street’s $13 Trillion Endorsement Charles Schwab, […]
Kazakhstan rolls out rules for miners to apply for capped fees on electricity usage
Cryptopolitan - Kazakhstan’s government intends to fill up the national Bitcoin reserve by withholding a portion of the cryptocurrency extracted under new rules for “strategic digital mining.” The recently approved framework offers participating miners preferential access to electric power in exchange for up to a tenth of all coins minted in their data processing facilities. Kazakhstan to...
24-Hour Stock Trading Talks Put Nasdaq, Cboe, and LSE at a Crossroads
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Can Wall Street actually run all night? The SEC thinks it’s worth asking. The agency has scheduled discussions… Read the original on 24-Hour Stock Trading Talks Put Nasdaq, Cboe, and LSE at a Crossroads. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Pass the DAM Clarity Act': Ripple CTO Emeritus Gives Stalled US Crypto Bill Ironic New Identity
U.Today - Amid Washington’s delays, Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz gives the stalled US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act an ironic new identity. Amid Washington’s delays, Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz gives the stalled US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act an ironic new identity.
When the BIS discovers its own irrelevance
Atlas21 - The central bank of central banks warns that dollar stablecoins bypass capital controls, fearing the erosion of its own relevance as an intermediary The post When the BIS discovers its own irrelevance appeared first on Atlas21.
BTC supply in profit eyes 60%, but analysis hints recovery may ‘roll back over’
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin supply profitability improved versus its 2026 low, but analysis warned that a fake recovery had already broken down at the start of June.
Polymarket Account in Farage Backer's Name Took $9M in Crypto From Unknown Sources: FT
Decrypt - The "GCottrell93" account bet the funds on Trump's election win and cashed out the profit, though who paid in and who collected is unclear.
BlackRock Clients Withdraw $202 Million From Bitcoin ETF to Fuel Ethereum
U.Today - BlackRock’s IBIT ETF logs a $202 million outflow as institutional clients rotate capital into spot Ethereum ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF logs a $202 million outflow as institutional clients rotate capital into spot Ethereum ETFs.
South Korea’s Korbit to rebrand as Digital X under Mirae: Report
CoinTelegraph - Mirae Asset reportedly plans to use the South Korean crypto exchange as a hub for tokenized assets, stablecoins and digital finance.
Ripple launches Mint to expand institutional access to RLUSD
CoinTelegraph - Ripple launches Mint to expand RLUSD access for institutions as the stablecoin’s market cap approaches $1.6 billion.
Bitcoin Ethereum Weekend Levels Take Focus at Current Prices
TheCurrencyAnalytics - As the weekend approaches, focus shifts to key technical levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Traders are watching how price action… Read the original on Bitcoin Ethereum Weekend Levels Take Focus at Current Prices. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CLARITY Act Ethics Fight Splits Senate Along Partisan Lines
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senate Republicans dropped the proposed text for the CLARITY Act on Wednesday. And almost immediately, Democrats came out swinging —… Read the original on CLARITY Act Ethics Fight Splits Senate Along Partisan Lines. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wisconsin’s Kalshi Fights Back Against Voting Rights Threat Tied to Election Trading
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Wisconsin just drew a line that nobody saw coming. The state’s Elections Commission put out a warning telling residents that… Read the original on Wisconsin’s Kalshi Fights Back Against Voting Rights Threat Tied to Election Trading. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitget Brings MiniMax Stock Exposure to USDT Traders Via Quanto Futures
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitget just launched something that didn’t exist before in crypto. The exchange rolled out what it’s calling the first TradFi… Read the original on Bitget Brings MiniMax Stock Exposure to USDT Traders Via Quanto Futures. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
MoonPay adds Discover Network, opening a third card rail for crypto buyers
Cryptopolitan - U.S. clients can now buy or sell cryptocurrencies at MoonPay using Discover cards, giving them yet another opportunity to invest in digital currencies. By integrating Discover to the list of supported services already featuring Visa and Mastercard, MoonPay has made it possible for clients to process their transactions using any card from the three biggest...
Dem senator calls GOP’s CLARITY ethics proposal a ‘piece of s---’: Politico
CoinTelegraph - On Wednesday, Senate Republicans released the proposed text for the CLARITY Act, which has been met with pushback from Democrats regarding ethics provisions.
Tesla robotaxi delays leave AI investors waiting on a payoff
Cryptopolitan - Tesla’s plans for self-driving taxis and humanoid robots are progressing more slowly than anticipated, which comes in spite of the company spending staggering funds on artificial intelligence. This has led some investors to ask a question they are used to hearing: when are these AI ventures expected to bear fruit? The market’s reaction to Tesla’s...
ADNOC Offers Spot Crude Cargoes for August-October Loading in Seventh Tender Since Early June
Binance News - According to Jin10, sources said ADNOC offered spot crude oil for loading in August, September, and October in a tender, its seventh such tender since early June.
Macquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake Departs With $339 Million Stake
Binance News - Shemara Wikramanayake is stepping down as chief executive officer of Macquarie Group Ltd. after leading the Australian financial conglomerate to bumper profits and a record-high share price, according to Bloomberg. Her exit leaves her with a $339 million stake and makes her one of the best-paid female bank executives in the world.
STOCKS | Chinese Chemical Shares Strengthen as Several Stocks Hit Limit Up
Binance News - Chinese chemical shares strengthened, with Sunvim Group and Kane Shares both hitting the limit up. According to Jin10, Yongtai Technology rose more than 6%, while CSSC Tech, Tinci Materials, Xingfa Group, New Asia Manufacturing, Kingho Gas, and Do-Fluoride rose as well.
Brazil Extends 0.44 Real-Per-Liter Gasoline Subsidy For 30 Days
Binance News - Brazil's Finance Ministry said on Thursday that the government will extend its gasoline subsidy of 0.44 real per liter for another 30 days, starting July 26, after an escalation in Middle East conflict pushed up global oil prices. The subsidy was set to expire on July 25. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the extension will be funded by higher government revenue from rising oil prices, including petroleum royalties. The ministry also said Brazil had cut part of its diesel subsidy in late June when tensions eased and oil prices fell, but the decline did not last; the current diesel subsidy of 1.12 reals per liter remains in effect, according to 36Kr.
Brazil Rejects U.S. Tariffs Over Forced Labor Claim, Threatens WTO Action
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, Brazil's government on Thursday, July 23, rejected a new U.S. tariff increase on 60 trade partners, including Brazil, over alleged forced labor, calling Washington's decision arbitrary and lacking justification. Brazil said the U.S. Trade Representative was using a human rights and labor rights issue without a domestic legal basis to support protectionist policy, and said it would immediately activate retaliation tools under Brazil's Reciprocity Law and take the dispute to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Under the new measure, Brazilian exports to the U.S. will face a 12.5% tariff. Last week, the Trump administration separately imposed a 25% tariff on several Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices. Brazil ...
South Korea's FSC to Brief National Assembly Staff on Proposed Digital Asset Basic Law
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission virtual asset division is set to brief National Assembly staff today on a proposed digital asset basic law. According to NS3.AI, an FSC official said the commission has been in frequent contact with the National Assembly.
STOCKS | Southern 2x Short Tesla Rises More Than 15% on Tesla Earnings Miss
Binance News - Southern 2x Short Tesla (07366.HK) rose more than 15%. According to Jin10, Tesla's quarterly profit missed expectations and free cash flow turned negative for the first time in more than two years.
SK Hynix, Samsung and Kioxia Face Earnings Test on AI Demand
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and Kioxia Holdings are facing a key earnings test as investor appetite for memory chips is buffeted by swings in AI-linked bets, according to Bloomberg. South Korea’s stock market, now seen as a bellwether for global AI sentiment, has been volatile amid leveraged chip trades.
GEOPOLITICS | Australia to Spend Another $3.2 Billion on AUKUS Shipyard
Binance News - Australia plans to spend another $3.2 billion on a government-run shipyard as it prepares to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to Bloomberg. The funding is aimed at upgrading the navy and expanding domestic shipbuilding capacity under the AUKUS defense pact.
U.S. Central Command Targets Iranian Military Facilities to Reduce Threats in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said the targets included Iran's military command centers, drone storage facilities, communications networks, coastal surveillance points, and maritime combat capabilities. It said the strikes were aimed at further weakening Iran's threat to civilian mariners and merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
XRP ETFs Now Hold Record 1.47% of Total Supply Before Senate Crypto Vote
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP exchange-traded funds just hit a record. ETFs specializing in the token now hold 1.47% of its entire circulating supply… Read the original on XRP ETFs Now Hold Record 1.47% of Total Supply Before Senate Crypto Vote. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
GEOPOLITICS | Modi Seeks to Calm India Protest Anger Over Exam Paper Leaks
Binance News - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fresh effort to calm anger over examination paper leaks as students prepared nationwide protests on Friday, according to Bloomberg. Demands are growing for the education minister to step down as the backlash widens.
China’s CSRC Says Capital Markets Have Good Allocation Value
Binance News - China's Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said at a July 23 meeting that geopolitical conflicts remain elevated and risks of global financial market spillovers are rising, while positive factors are accumulating in macro policy, fundamentals and liquidity. According to Jiemian News, the commission also said reforms in China's capital markets are continuing to take effect and that the market as a whole has relatively good allocation value.
China Publishes Tougher Solar and Polysilicon Energy-Efficiency Standards
Binance News - On July 22, China published the detailed rules for three mandatory national standards covering energy consumption limits for polysilicon and germanium unit products, energy-efficiency limits and grades for crystalline silicon PV modules and inverters, and energy consumption limits for monocrystalline silicon unit products, with implementation set for January 1, 2027. Jiemian News reported that Huatai Securities said the energy-efficiency requirements for polysilicon were stricter than expected, with the grade-3 standard tightened versus the September 16, 2025 draft. Huatai Securities said the mandatory standards will raise entry barriers across polysilicon, wafers, cells and modules, and reaffirmed its view that solar demand-side pressure may ease in the second half ...
Gallup Finds 23 Million U.S. Adults Trapped In Job Lock By Health Insurance
Binance News - According to Axios, a new Gallup analysis found that 23 million U.S. adults, or nearly a quarter of workers, are staying in jobs they do not want because they do not want to lose health insurance coverage. The survey found that 48% of respondents who called health care a major financial burden said they were staying put, while 53% of workers who feel a lot of stress from health care costs said the same. Gallup also found that 44% of workers with personal or household medical debt and 37% of those who borrowed money last year to pay medical expenses reported job lock, compared with 22% of workers who did not borrow. Workers with one or more chronic conditions were 12 percentage points more likely than those without chronic conditions to report job lock, at 29% ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Frustrated as Iran War Drags On
Binance News - Sources said U.S. President Donald Trump became increasingly frustrated as the Iran war entered its fifth month and showed no sign of ending. According to Jin10, at a recent Oval Office meeting, he criticized Iranian leaders and said they were "scum" and "maniacs," while some of his advisers worried the war was draining his presidency and hurting Republicans' prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. People familiar with the matter said Trump believed force was the only language Iran understood, and that he was in "revenge mode" toward Tehran.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: U.S. Treasury FX Report Cites U.S.-Japan Joint Statement
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the U.S. Treasury's foreign exchange report mentioned the U.S.-Japan joint statement, which says excessive exchange-rate volatility is undesirable. According to Jin10, Katayama made the remark in response to the report.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Says She Will Not Comment on Specific Foreign Exchange Levels
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she will not comment on specific foreign exchange levels. According to Jin10, she made the remark on foreign exchange levels.
STOCKS | Capital Economics Says Japan July PMI Shows Economy Unaffected by Oil Shock
Binance News - According to Jin10, Capital Economics Asia Chief Economist Marcel Thieliant said Japan's preliminary purchasing managers' index data showed the economy continued to shake off the impact of the energy cost shock. Japan's economy remained resilient and still pointed to a sharp acceleration in inflation. The composite PMI rose slightly from 52.8 to 53.1 in July, a four-month high, which was consistent with GDP growth of about 1.5% above trend. Thieliant added that the improvement was hard to explain because both services and manufacturing PMIs weakened. He said this may be because Japan was finally starting to benefit from stronger demand for AI-related products.
SEC sets September talks on move toward 24-hour stock trading
CoinTelegraph - Nasdaq, Cboe and the London Stock Exchange are among major exchanges moving toward longer trading hours.
Samsung Heavy Industries Seeks Broader Cooperation With U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said it will pursue wider cooperation with the U.S. shipbuilding industry as South Korea and the United States opened a shipbuilding cooperation center in Washington to support a planned $150 billion investment in the U.S. shipbuilding sector under a trade and investment deal reached last year. Senior officials and industry leaders from both countries attended the Thursday opening of the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center, which is intended to advance the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA)" initiative. Samsung Heavy Industries CEO Choi Sung-an said the launch marked a new milestone ...
HD Korea Shipbuilding Signs AI Platform Deal With Siemens Unit
Binance News - According to Yonhap, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) said Friday it signed an agreement with Siemens Digital Industries Software to adopt an artificial intelligence platform for shipbuilding. The next-generation marine platform is intended to create an autonomous manufacturing system that links ship design, production, supply chain management and maintenance, while allowing shipyards to push design changes and real-time production updates to the shop floor and across suppliers. HD KSOE President and CEO Kim Hyung-kwan said the company aims to build a future-ready shipyard by combining AI, digital twin and automation technologies, while Siemens President and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn said the system could help improve throughput, quality and workforce ...
Niche Holdings, Wai Kee To Buy Targets For Up To HK$100 Million
Binance News - Niche Holdings and Wai Kee Holdings said they have entered into a restructuring framework agreement with the target companies, the seller and the provisional liquidators acting as seller, to acquire about 100% interests in the target companies, including Paul Y. Construction, for a maximum total consideration of HK$100 million, according to Ming Pao. After completion, the target companies and the investor or its nominee will retain only their licences and the "Paul Y." trademark, and will no longer hold any other substantive or material assets or liabilities.
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Fall as Brent Trades Above $100
Binance News - Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower as investors questioned whether the billions pouring into the artificial intelligence buildout will generate adequate returns, according to Bloomberg. Brent traded above $100 a barrel.
Anthropic Reportedly Leads OpenAI in ARR as Both Companies Post Strong Growth
Binance News - TickerTrends data shows Anthropic's annual recurring revenue reached about $7.41 billion in July, compared with OpenAI's roughly $4.13 billion, leaving a gap of about $3.28 billion. According to ChainCatcher, Anthropic's tracked ARR rose from $1.02 billion in January to $3.56 billion in April, $6.96 billion in June, and $7.41 billion in July. OpenAI's tracked ARR increased from $2.14 billion in January to $3.3 billion in May and $4.13 billion in July. Anthropic's ARR grew 57.7% since the last reporting period, while OpenAI rose 65.2%, indicating that OpenAI's recent growth rate was slightly faster despite Anthropic's larger absolute revenue ...
ARK Invest Buys Tesla, Circle Shares and Sells Figma, Robinhood
Binance News - Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought 160,151 Tesla shares on Thursday, along with 130,136 Circle shares and 48,377 Securitize shares. According to Odaily, Ark Invest also sold 976,368 Figma shares and 40,553 Robinhood shares.
Japan Seen Key to AI Energy Challenge by Top Environmental Fund
Binance News - Asia's best-performing environmental fund has increased its exposure to Japan, according to Bloomberg, as it expects the country's technology sector to play a growing role in meeting the artificial intelligence industry's rising power demand.
Northeast Moulding Resumes Review of 673 Million Yuan Purchase of Remaining Shanghai Fuchi Stake
Binance News - Northeast Moulding has resumed review of its plan to issue shares and pay cash to acquire the remaining 34.75% stake in Shanghai Fuchi High Technology and raise supporting funds, after the Shanghai Stock Exchange had suspended the deal review because financial documents expired, according to Jiemian News. The transaction values the target at 673 million yuan, and the company disclosed that Shanghai Fuchi's 100% equity was valued at 1.938 billion yuan in the latest appraisal, up 43% from 1.353 billion yuan in February 2025. The deal has drawn market scrutiny because Shanghai Fuchi is already a controlled subsidiary and the new purchase would come from related parties at an ...
STOCKS | Shenzhen Stock Exchange Adjusts Southbound Connect Securities List
Binance News - Shenzhen Stock Exchange announced that the list of eligible Hong Kong Stock Connect securities was adjusted and will take effect on July 24, 2026. According to Jin10, Hesai-W (new), Sg Micro Corp, and Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment were added to the list.
FCA Puts Insurance Groups on Notice Over Vertical Integration Conflicts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is going after a problem hiding in plain sight: insurance groups that control underwriting, distribution,… Read the original on FCA Puts Insurance Groups on Notice Over Vertical Integration Conflicts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Amazon requires sellers to label AI-generated people in product media
Binance News - According to CNBC, Amazon is requiring third-party sellers to tag product images and videos that contain AI-generated people after New York passed a law mandating greater transparency around synthetic performers in ads. The company told sellers on Wednesday to add specific metadata keywords to images and A+ content before upload, and said it will add an indicator to listings where applicable. Amazon said the rule does not apply to TV, video game or movie characters, or to content featuring real people that has been altered using AI. The New York law took effect last month and requires companies to disclose when synthetic performers are used in place of human actors in advertising. Amazon also has been expanding its use of AI across its business, while third-party ...
Musk Wants Peer Review for Frontier AI Models Before Release
Binance News - Elon Musk said he wants the most advanced AI models to undergo peer review before release, rather than government review. He acknowledged that cooperation among leading AI companies would require him and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set aside their differences, according to 36Kr, even though the two recently clashed sharply on social media.
CITIC Securities Says 2027 Pig Prices Could Improve as Industry Deleverages
Binance News - CITIC Securities said pig prices stayed weak in the first half of 2026, leaving the sector deeply loss-making and showing wide cost differences among listed companies. According to 36Kr, the broker said industry losses are continuing, cash flow pressure remains high, policy constraints are tightening, and regulatory measures are being implemented. It expects capacity cuts to continue in the second half of 2026, with a better pricing cycle possible in 2027. The firm added that per-head market value for live hog companies is already at a relatively low level and reiterated its positive view on the sector.
Ubisoft Q1 Net Bookings Fall 9.2% to 256 Million Euros
Binance News - French video game developer Ubisoft reported first-quarter net bookings of 256 million euros, down 9.2% year on year but slightly above its target of about 250 million euros. The company forecast second-quarter bookings of about 370 million euros, according to 36Kr. Chief Financial Officer Frederick Duguet said more detailed plans for future game development will be disclosed within the next year, and some large-scale projects have been pushed back to fiscal 2028 and fiscal 2029 to improve product quality in an increasingly competitive market.
Anthropic adds Opus and Sonnet to Claude voice mode
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic is giving Claude’s voice mode a major upgrade, allowing paid users to run spoken conversations on its more powerful Opus and Sonnet models for the first time. Until now, every voice request was routed through Haiku 4.5, Claude’s smaller and faster model. The upgrade will make voice mode more suitable for handling difficult tasks...
GEOPOLITICS | Singapore Rejects US Tariffs Over Forced-Labor Claim
Binance News - Singapore’s top diplomat said there was no economic justification for the US to impose tariffs on the city-state, and said Singapore wants to avoid becoming “collateral damage” in Washington’s broader trade policy, according to Bloomberg. The comments came after US levies were imposed on a forced-labor claim.
US Raises Tariffs On Australia To 12.5% Over Forced Labor Claim
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters and AFP, the United States has raised tariffs on Australia from 10% to 12.5% on the grounds of forced labor, prompting Australia to say it is disappointed and that the new tariff is “completely unreasonable.” Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Friday, July 24, that “in our view, this makes no sense at all.” Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said the U.S. action was wrong, calling the tariffs unreasonable and a violation of the two countries’ free trade agreement, and said they should be withdrawn. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said on Thursday, July 23, that the ...
AI TRENDS | AMD Launches New AI Chip, Says It Outperforms Nvidia
Binance News - AMD introduced a new AI chip at a product event and said its performance would exceed Nvidia's. According to Odaily, the company also unveiled a new microprocessor, an upgraded AI accelerator, and a server design. AMD said it is targeting a $2 trillion market.
Iranian Media Reports Tehran Activates Air Defenses Against 'Hostile' Threat
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Nour News reported that Tehran has activated air defenses to respond to a 'hostile' threat.
Bitwise Says 40.2 Million ETH Is Staked, Reaching a New All-Time High
Binance News - Bitwise said 40.2 million ETH is now staked, equal to 33% of the total ETH supply and a new all-time high. According to NS3.AI, the Q3 2026 Staking Report said the increase this year has mainly come from institutions, including staking ETFs, corporate treasuries, and other large holders. Bitwise also reported high staking rates for Solana, Near, Hyperliquid, and Avalanche.
Bitcoin Could Break Above $72,000 After Range Trading, Whale Says
Binance News - Whale trader “Set Ten Big Goals” said on X that he reopened long positions shortly after closing short positions because his medium- and long-term view had not changed. According to Odaily, he said Bitcoin’s key dividing zone in the last bull market was near $60,000, while mainstream mining costs are now concentrated in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. He said Bitcoin briefly fell to $58,000 last month before quickly rebounding, which confirmed support in that area. He added that, absent systemic risk or major changes in fundamentals, the risk-reward profile for continuing to short at current levels is not attractive. After Bitcoin completes consolidation and ...
CITIC Securities: Copper Could Test $15,000 This Year
Binance News - CITIC Securities said multiple favorable factors are pushing copper prices back toward $14,000, and under a neutral assumption prices could test $15,000 later this year. The report said lower inventories and supply disruptions are likely to remain the key drivers, while most potential tariff paths still favor copper, according to Jiemian News. It added that the copper sector is still at the early stage of valuation recovery, with rising price expectations and improving market sentiment likely to continue supporting re-rating.
Lithium Prices Fall, But China Demand for Restocking and August Output Remains Firm
Binance News - China Securities reported in a research note from China Securities Co., Ltd. that lithium prices have fallen sharply recently, while upstream producers are becoming more reluctant to sell and are pushing back on prices. Some spot quotes are still above 160,000 yuan per ton, while material makers are showing stronger buying interest below 150,000 yuan per ton, although purchases remain cautious and focused mainly on essential needs. According to Jiemian News, lithium carbonate output is declining as some lithium salt plants enter scheduled maintenance, causing a marked drop in spodumene production lines. On the demand side, July production scheduling is expected to keep rising, with material plants' operating rates staying at a high level and forecast to increase by more ...
China Gas Turbine Orders Surge as Jerry Shares Gains 90%
Binance News - Global power structure shifts and the expansion of computing infrastructure are lifting demand for gas turbines, while leading manufacturers are seeing full order books and tight capacity, according to Jiemian News. In this backdrop, Chinese gas turbine suppliers are seeing more overseas opportunities, with domestic companies landing large foreign orders and listed peers potentially benefiting in earnings and valuations. Jerry shares said its controlling subsidiary signed a gas turbine generator supply contract with an internationally known cloud service provider and received a procurement order worth $1.465 billion, or about 995 million yuan. ...
Zhibao's $220 million Bitcoin PIPE deal comes with new board control
Cryptopolitan - Zhibao Technology will accept about 3,500 Bitcoin worth $220 million for new shares, handing majority board control to the buyer.
South Koreans Oppose Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Launch in Realmeter Poll
Binance News - A Realmeter survey conducted on July 22 found that South Korean adults held a largely negative view of the introduction of single-stock leveraged ETFs. According to Odaily, 63.7% of the 504 respondents aged 18 and older said it was the wrong decision, including 41.2% who called it very wrong and 22.5% who said it was generally wrong. The poll also found that 19.0% of respondents thought the decision was correct, while 17.4% said they were unsure. Regarding supplementary measures announced by South Korea’s financial regulators on the 16th, 59.2% said they were not sufficient. ...
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich Plans Three-Stage Bitcoin-Backed Credit Market
Binance News - Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said he plans to build a three-stage digital credit market backed by Bitcoin. According to NS3.AI, the first stage would involve issuing preferred shares and corporate bonds backed by Bitcoin, with annual yields of 4% to 6%. Gerovich did not provide additional details on the later stages of the planned market.
STOCKS | South Korea Advances Leveraged ETF Deposit Rule to July 31
Binance News - South Korea will move up to July 31 the date it had planned to lift the minimum cash deposit requirement for investors in leveraged exchange-traded funds, according to Bloomberg. The rule is intended to curb demand for leveraged ETFs, which are blamed for amplifying stock volatility.
South Korea Extends Reduced Fuel Tax Rates Through Sept. 30
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea will keep reduced fuel tax rates in place through the end of September as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said the current tax cuts of 15% for gasoline and 25% for diesel and butane, which were due to expire at the end of this month, will now run through Sept. 30. The ministry said the move leaves room for further fuel tax adjustments if oil prices become more volatile and is intended to ease energy costs, including for diesel used in logistics and butane used by small trucks.
AI TRENDS | VanEck’s Matthew Sigel Says Several DAT Companies Have Sold Or Adjusted Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - VanEck digital assets research head Matthew Sigel said on X that several public companies using digital asset treasury strategies have abandoned or adjusted their Bitcoin reserve policies since 2026. According to Odaily, Satsuma Technology, Bitdeer, Prenetics, Genius Group, Vaultz Capital and MAIA Biotechnology have sold all of their Bitcoin or other digital asset holdings, while MARA Holdings, Strategy, Nakamoto, Smarter Web Company and Cango sold part of their Bitcoin to repay debt, buy back shares or add working capital. Exodus and DigitalX have also moved from simply holding coins to actively managing digital asset holdings.