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Emirates accepts crypto payments; Draper Index shows crypto-friendly states winning; Bitcoin's correlation to liquidity strong.
Rare 30% Hike Odds Shake Bitcoin Before Most Unpredictable Fed Decision Since 2020
BeInCrypto - CME FedWatch prices rare 31.5% Fed rate hike odds as Bitcoin traders brace for the most divided decision since 2020. The post Rare 30% Hike Odds Shake Bitcoin Before Most Unpredictable Fed Decision Since 2020 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
‘OC’ Actor Ben McKenzie Urges Congress to Block CLARITY Act Over Trump Ties
CryptoPotato - New York Attorney General Letitia James has also warned the bill could reduce states' ability to pursue crypto fraud cases.
Robinhood-Susquehanna Exchange Deploys Eventus Validus Across 3.5 Billion-Contract Market
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Rothera just picked Eventus. And it’s a pretty significant call for a platform that’s already moved 3.5 billion traded contracts… Read the original on Robinhood-Susquehanna Exchange Deploys Eventus Validus Across 3.5 Billion-Contract Market. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI firms are shredding physical books because copyright law is quietly rewarding them
CryptoSlate - A case-specific Anthropic ruling valued one-for-one replacement while physical preservation remained outside the legal test. The post AI firms are shredding physical books because copyright law is quietly rewarding them appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Crypto-Friendly States Are Winning, Draper Index Shows
U.Today - Crypto-friendly states are emerging as the biggest winners in the race for innovation, according to the latest Draper Innovation Index. Crypto-friendly states are emerging as the biggest winners in the race for innovation, according to the latest Draper Innovation Index.
AmericanFortress proposes quantum-safe crypto wallet protection without fund migration
CoinTelegraph - The proposed cryptographic scheme aims to protect existing Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana wallets from future quantum attacks without requiring users to move funds or change wallet addresses.
Zcash Activates Ironwood Upgrade After Counterfeiting Scare
Decrypt - The long-awaited network upgrade retires Zcash's vulnerable Orchard shielded pool and introduces new safeguards to protect the cryptocurrency's supply.
Emirates Launches Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings as Dubai Advances Cashless Strategy
Bitcoin.com - Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay on its website and mobile app, giving eligible UAE residents a new way to pay for flights priced and settled in Emirati dirhams. The rollout allows customers with a Crypto.com account to select the payment service during checkout on emirates.com or through the Emirates App. Transactions are processed through Crypto.com’s […]
Galaxy, MARA Holdings deepen Texas expansion with land acquisitions
CoinTelegraph - The crypto-focused companies announced separate acquisitions as demand for power-intensive AI and digital infrastructure continues to grow.
Coinbase Boss Welcomes New CTO
U.Today - Coinbase has appointed longtime engineer Rob Witoff as its new chief technology officer, bringing one of the exchange’s earliest builders back into the spotlight as the company accelerates its push toward AI-powered development. Coinbase has appointed longtime engineer Rob Witoff as its new chief technology officer, bringing one of the exchange’s earliest builders back into the spotlight as the company accelerates its push toward AI-powered development.
Anthropic’s AI Finds Weaknesses in the Technology Protecting Your Data
BeInCrypto - Anthropic said on Tuesday that its Claude AI found new weak spots in two encryption systems. Encryption is the math that hides your messages, logins and bank details from strangers. Nothing you use today is at risk. But the news matters for a different reason. A machine did work that top human experts had missed. The post Anthropic’s AI Finds Weaknesses in the Technology Protecting Your Data appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Emirates Airlines plans to accept crypto payments through Crypto.com
Cryptopolitan - Emirates Airlines has utilized Crypto.com's Pay solution, enabling its customers to use it via its website and application.
The Best Bitcoin Casinos Reviewed for 2026
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First ChatGPT, Now Claude: Frontier AI Models Are Escaping Their Sandboxes
Decrypt - A week after OpenAI disclosed a frontier AI sandbox escape, researchers found Anthropic's Claude Cowork could break out of its own virtual machine.
Cameron Winklevoss Pushes 2 Cryptos as AI Trade Rout Sinks Kospi 11%
BeInCrypto - Cameron Winklevoss calls the AI trade over and backs Bitcoin and Zcash as the Kospi crashes 10.84% on China chip fears. The post Cameron Winklevoss Pushes 2 Cryptos as AI Trade Rout Sinks Kospi 11% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Why the Bitcoin Rally Seems More Like a Bull Trap
Decrypt - The Bitcoin bounce looked promising. The charts now say it wasn't.
XRP Was Just the Warm-Up: Flare CEO Eyes Bitcoin Integration for Next DeFi Push
U.Today - Flare CEO Hugo Philion targets Bitcoin for FBTC integration following a 150 million FXRP surge. Flare CEO Hugo Philion targets Bitcoin for FBTC integration following a 150 million FXRP surge.
Core Scientific revenue doubles in Q2 as AI colocation expansion accelerates
CoinTelegraph - Core Scientific reported strong second-quarter revenue growth as AI colocation became its largest business, though a non-cash accounting charge resulted in a $1.15 billion net loss.
PayPal Reports $81 Million Crypto Loss as Core Payments Beat Estimates
U.Today - PayPal offsets an $81 million crypto loss with an EPS beat and $486 billion in payment volume, holding steady amid rumors of a $53 billion Stripe acquisition. PayPal offsets an $81 million crypto loss with an EPS beat and $486 billion in payment volume, holding steady amid rumors of a $53 billion Stripe acquisition.
Arthur Hayes Buys $6.39 Million More ETH Despite a $301K Paper Loss: Here’s What He’s Betting on
Bitcoin.com - Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes bought another $6.39 million in ether (ETH), pushing his total purchases to 7,213 ETH even though the position sits roughly $301,000 underwater. The Maelstrom chief investment officer’s buying streak follows a $606,000 loss he booked on ETH just weeks earlier. A $6.39 Million Buy Extends a Two-Week Streak Lookonchain flagged […]
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Moves $1.7 Billion Out of Bugged Orchard Pool
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Zcash flipped a switch Tuesday. At block 3,428,143, the network activated Ironwood — also called NU6.3 — kicking off what’s… Read the original on Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Moves $1.7 Billion Out of Bugged Orchard Pool. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Congress kicks against Trump admin plan to build AI data centers on military bases
Cryptopolitan - Democratic and Republican lawmakers have banded together in a rare bipartisan push to oppose the Pentagon’s plan to open up military land for private companies to build AI data centers. The effort to plant roadblocks all over the Trump admin proposition cites concerns touching on how much power and water data center facilities pull from...
Raoul Pal: Bitcoin’s 87% Correlation to Global Liquidity Beats Earnings and Headlines
Bitcoin.com - Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal said bitcoin carries an 87% correlation to global liquidity, arguing the asset tracks the amount of money moving through the financial system rather than corporate earnings or the news cycle. A Detailed Explanation Pal, founder of financial media platform Real Vision and a retired Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager, is […]
3 Cooling Stocks to Watch as Europe’s Fourth Heatwave Hits
BeInCrypto - Cooling stocks are splitting as Britain enters its fourth heatwave of the summer and wildfires burn across southern Europe. Institutions are buying two of them and quietly leaving the third. BeInCrypto tracked money flow across three suppliers, and the split has less to do with weather than with data centers. Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) Carrier The post 3 Cooling Stocks to Watch as Europe’s Fourth Heatwave Hits appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Will the Elon Musk Prediction Prove Right About AI Abundance
99Bitcoins - Elon Musk told The Economist money could be irrelevant by 2036 — here's what that prediction means for Bitcoin's inflation-hedge and scarcity thesis. The post Will the Elon Musk Prediction Prove Right About AI Abundance appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Citadel Bets on Fed Rate Hike as Polymarket Sees $100M in FOMC Wagers
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Citadel Securities is calling a surprise. While most of Wall Street expects the Federal Reserve to sit tight this week,… Read the original on Citadel Bets on Fed Rate Hike as Polymarket Sees $100M in FOMC Wagers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Paid in DOGE: Dogecoin Co-Founder Shares Ultimate Crypto Experience
U.Today - Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus reveals DOGE purchase that tops everything else. Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus reveals DOGE purchase that tops everything else.
Senate CLARITY Act Vote Hangs Over Crypto Industry as August Recess Looms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The clock is running out. The U.S. Senate is pushing to vote on the CLARITY Act before lawmakers scatter for… Read the original on Senate CLARITY Act Vote Hangs Over Crypto Industry as August Recess Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin traders just stripped away crash protection – right as the Fed prepares its most unpredictable rate decision in years
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin traders have spent the past month reducing protection against a price decline while the Fed has made its next decision harder to predict. The Bitcoin options put-to-call open-interest ratio has fallen to approximately 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, meaning about 52 put contracts remain open for every 100 calls. Meanwhile, Fed Funds futures […] The post Bitcoin traders just stripped away crash protection – right as the Fed prepares its most unpredictable rate decision in years appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Blackrock Is Latest Asset Manager to Officially Backs CLARITY Act
99Bitcoins - BlackRock has officially endorsed the CLARITY Act, joining Goldman Sachs, Fidelity and others — but nine Senate votes still stand between the bill and passage. The post Blackrock Is Latest Asset Manager to Officially Backs CLARITY Act appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over New Section 301 Tariffs
DailyHODL - Small businesses filed lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's latest Section 301 tariffs on imports from over 60 economies tied to forced labor issues. The actions follow prior court setbacks for earlier tariff efforts. The post Small Businesses Sue Trump Administration Over New Section 301 Tariffs appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Zcash Miner Fortitude Powers Up Nebraska Facility as It Eyes Public Listing
Decrypt - The Digital Currency Group-owned Zcash miner brought its first greenfield site online as it looks to lower mining costs and advance plans to become a public company.
Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant
DailyHODL - New York, United States, 28th July 2026, Chainwire The post Canton’s Decentralized App Layer Launches, Backed by $1M+ Foundation Grant appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple Developer Clears Up Misconception About XRP Ledger Feature Usage
U.Today - RippleX software developer shares why upcoming XRPL features may quietly power more activity. RippleX software developer shares why upcoming XRPL features may quietly power more activity.
Asia’s wealthy aren’t selling crypto, but they’re buying this instead
Cryptopolitan - The digital assets sector isn’t receiving much interest from wealthy asset holders across Asia. While high-net-worth clients in Malaysia and Singapore are still holding onto crypto assets in their portfolios, they are directing new funds towards gold, bank deposits, or alternative financial investments. Cryptocurrency investment funds have suffered their highest outflows of 2026 at the...
Americans Increasingly Admit to Shoplifting, Targeting Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Family Dollar and Kroger: Survey
DailyHODL - A LendingTree poll shows 30% of U.S. adults shoplifted in 2026, mainly for food and necessities due to affordability issues. The figure rose from 24% two years earlier amid ongoing economic strain. The post Americans Increasingly Admit to Shoplifting, Targeting Walmart, Amazon Fresh, Family Dollar and Kroger: Survey appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third
CoinTelegraph - Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules.
Bitmine Holds 5.79 Million Ether Worth $11.8 Billion as ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 3-Month High
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitmine Immersion Technologies just bought nearly 10,000 ETH in a single week. That brings its total Ether stack to 5.79… Read the original on Bitmine Holds 5.79 Million Ether Worth $11.8 Billion as ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 3-Month High. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Cross River Backs X Money With FDIC Accounts and Visa Cards Across 40 States
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Cross River Bank is powering X Money. The fintech lender is providing the core banking infrastructure behind Elon Musk’s push… Read the original on Cross River Backs X Money With FDIC Accounts and Visa Cards Across 40 States. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | European Major Stock Indexes Open Higher on July 28
Binance News - Germany's DAX 30 opened up 78.13 points, or 0.31%, at 25,502.54 on July 28 (Tuesday). According to Jin10, the FTSE 100 opened up 7.41 points, or 0.07%, at 10,789.16; the CAC 40 rose 49.44 points, or 0.59%, to 8,455.50; the Euro Stoxx 50 gained 17.64 points, or 0.28%, to 6,299.85; Spain's IBEX 35 advanced 135.44 points, or 0.69%, to 19,876.74; and Italy's FTSE MIB climbed 134.05 points, or 0.26%, to 52,189.00.
Barclays Q2 Pretax Profit Rises to £3.25 Billion; Lifts 2026 Revenue Target
Binance News - Barclays reported second-quarter pretax profit of £3.25 billion, total income of £8.34 billion and net interest income of £3.92 billion on July 28, according to Jiemian News. The bank said return on tangible equity was 16.1% and its common equity tier 1 capital ratio stood at 14.3%. Fixed income, currencies and commodities revenue came in at £1.47 billion, equities revenue at £1.26 billion and investment banking fees at £747 million. For the first half, Barclays paid an interim dividend of £0.059 per share, up from £0.030 a year earlier, and announced a £2.3 billion capital distribution plan that includes a £1 billion share buyback. The bank also raised its 2026 ...
French Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Since March
Binance News - French consumer confidence rose more than expected in July to the highest level since March, recovering some ground lost since the start of the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.
Nvidia Relinquishes Largest U.S. Company Title to Apple as AI Chip Stocks Slide
DailyHODL - Nvidia's shares dropped sharply, allowing Apple to reclaim the top spot among U.S. companies by market value amid broad declines in AI semiconductor stocks. The post Nvidia Relinquishes Largest U.S. Company Title to Apple as AI Chip Stocks Slide appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Yemen Government Says Houthis May Control Bab el-Mandeb Amid Tensions
Binance News - Yemen's government said the Houthis may "follow Iran's example" and try to control the Bab el-Mandeb, one of the Middle East's key energy transport routes, while Yemen's government said it is prepared for a possible escalation. According to Jin10, Yemen's incoming Foreign Minister Afra Juba told reporters at the Yemeni embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that the Houthis were trying to control the Bab el-Mandeb by following Iran's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis said the Bab el-Mandeb has not been closed and that the recently announced maritime blockade measures are "only aimed at Saudi Arabia."
Spain's Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.87% in the Second Quarter
Binance News - Spain's unemployment rate was 9.87% in the second quarter, down from 10.83% previously. According to Jin10, the figure compares with the prior reading of 10.83%.
Lido Moves 8 Million ETH to Cut Ethereum's Validator Count by a Third
CoinPaprika - Lido began migrating more than 8 million ETH, worth about $16 billion, onto new high-capacity validators on 27 July 2026. The Curated Module V2 upgrade moves validators to a standard that holds up to 2,048 ETH each, replacing many smaller 32-ETH validators.
Pentagon Official Says US Drone Industry Still in Early, Difficult Stage
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, Travis Metz, deputy director and chief operating officer of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), said on Monday, July 27, that US efforts to build a domestic drone industry remain at the very earliest and most difficult stage. Metz, who has led the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program since last fall, said Ukraine is expected to produce 6 million to 7 million small first-person-view attack drones this year, or about 500,000 a month, while the Pentagon’s $1.1 billion drone program has placed cumulative orders of just under 200,000 units through February next year. He said new rules requiring military drones to be made with US parts have made it even harder to scale output, and that the revised supply-chain framework ...
Stable Daily Transactions Exceed 1 Million as RPC Mempools Reach Capacity
Binance News - Stable said its daily transaction volume surpassed 1 million, marking an all-time high. According to Foresight News, the stablecoin payment layer-1 blockchain also said transaction volume rose more than 700% over the past two days, causing some RPC mempools to reach capacity limits. The team said the network is still operating normally and continues producing blocks. It added that it is expanding RPC capacity.
Crossing Intelligence Considers Hong Kong IPO, Eyes Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars
Binance News - Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that mainland robot maker Crossing Intelligence is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering to tap investor enthusiasm for the sector. The company has held preliminary talks with potential advisers about the IPO, which could raise hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Ming Pao. Representatives for Crossing Intelligence did not respond to requests for comment.
Elon Musk Says He Plans To Give Away Nearly His Entire Fortune
Binance News - Elon Musk said he plans to give away nearly his entire fortune after Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu challenged him to back his AI claims with money. According to BeInCrypto, Acemoglu proposed Musk donate his roughly $1 trillion fortune to charity no later than 2036, with an impartial body choosing the charities. Musk replied on X: “I am actually going to do something along these lines!” He gave no timeline, amount or charitable vehicle. Musk’s wealth has also been falling, with Forbes putting his net worth at $695.7 billion on July 27.
TANKERS REROUTE TO EGYPT AS HOUTHI THREATS DISRUPT RED SEA TRADE
Binance News - According to Jin10, empty supertankers are heading to Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir to load Saudi crude as Houthi threats disrupt Red Sea trade, while observable vessel traffic at a key Saudi Red Sea export hub is declining. Ship-tracking data show that at least eight very large crude carriers have listed Sidi Kerir as their destination and are due to arrive over the next few weeks through mid-August. After the Iran-backed Houthis attacked a ship in the Red Sea last week, Saudi Aramco has been increasing the volume of oil supplied through the Egyptian port. On Tuesday morning, no tankers were seen docking at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu, although some vessels may have switched off transponders to load cargoes without being monitored.
Man Group Assets Hit Record High After Strong First Half
Binance News - Man Group Plc assets rose to an all-time high in the first half of the year as clients poured money into the firm’s long-only investment strategies and strong performance gains fueled growth, according to Bloomberg. The company said the asset increase was driven by both inflows and investment performance.
Xiaomi Registers Trademark Linked to Pengcheng
Binance News - According to Jin10, Tianyancha intellectual property information shows that Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. has applied to register multiple trademarks for "SKYNOMAD" and "Pengcheng," covering international classes including transport equipment, machinery, and communications services. Some of the trademarks have already been registered.
Iran Would Not Control the Strait of Hormuz Alone Under Proposal, Reuters Says
Binance News - According to Reuters, Gulf-region sources said Iran would not control the Strait of Hormuz alone under the proposal.
STOCKS | Philips CEO Flags Rising Cost Pressure for Medical Scanners
Binance News - Royal Philips NV warned that rising cost pressures are squeezing profitability at its medical imaging business, which makes CT, ultrasound and MRI scanners, according to Bloomberg. The Dutch company said the pressures are affecting a unit that supplies equipment used in hospitals and clinics.
SpaceX SPCX Nears First Earnings As August Unlock Looms
Binance News - SpaceX stock (SPCX) closed near $115 last week, about 15% below its $135 June 12 debut price. The move leaves IPO buyers underwater, according to BeInCrypto, and comes ahead of SpaceX’s first earnings report on August 4 and a large share unlock on August 6. About 911.5 million shares could become tradable after results, while a second 455.8 million-share batch will not unlock unless the stock closes 30% above the IPO price on five of 10 days ending on the earnings date.
Oman Proposes Joint Regional Mechanism to Manage Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Gulf sources said Oman has proposed a common regional mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz and collecting voluntary fees. According to Odaily, the proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, under which parties that use the waterway would contribute voluntarily to navigation safety, environmental protection, and search-and-rescue operations. The proposal has received regional support, and Iran would not control the Strait of Hormuz alone under the plan.
AI TRENDS | AIW3 Raises $5 Million in Pre-TGE Funding Round
Binance News - AIW3, a Web3 AaaS platform, has completed a $5 million Pre-TGE funding round led by Hundreds Capital, with participation from Kirin Capital and Crestwave Capital. According to Foresight News, 0G Labs also made a strategic investment.
Nvidia falls on OpenAI backstop talks as Apple regains top market value
Binance News - According to CNBC, Nvidia fell more than 5% after the group was confirmed to be in talks with OpenAI on a $250 billion backstop for AI infrastructure plans. The drop cut Nvidia's market value to just below $4.8 trillion, allowing Apple to reclaim the title of the world's most valuable company at $4.95 trillion. In Asia, Samsung and SK Hynix led a 10% decline in South Korea's Kospi, which has now fallen about 45% from its June highs, while circuit breakers were triggered again and the Nikkei also dropped sharply. French luxury group LVMH reported 3% second-quarter sales growth, helped by strong U.S. demand, even as sales and spending slowed in Europe and China. Oil prices extended losses as the pause in fighting and continued U.S.-Iran negotiations boosted hopes for further ...
STOCKS | Unilever Lifts Outlook as Emerging Markets Boost Dove, Rexona Sales
Binance News - Unilever Plc raised its outlook after sales rose more than expected, with consumer demand in key markets including India and Indonesia driving growth in Dove soap and Rexona deodorants, according to Bloomberg. The company said the gains in emerging markets helped lift the performance of the personal-care brands.
Tata Power Eyes First Nuclear Plant by 2032
Binance News - Tata Power Co. expects to build its first nuclear plant as early as 2032 after India ended a decades-old state monopoly in atomic power, according to Bloomberg. The move is part of India’s effort to bolster energy security while decarbonizing.
New York AG Letitia James Takes On Federal Crypto Bill Over 500 Million in State Losses
TheCurrencyAnalytics - New York Attorney General Letitia James went to Washington and basically told Congress to back off. In testimony before the… Read the original on New York AG Letitia James Takes On Federal Crypto Bill Over 500 Million in State Losses. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea, Brazil Space Agencies Sign MOU To Expand Cooperation
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden cooperation between their space agencies, according to the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA). The agreement on the peaceful use of space follows the South Korea-Brazil summit in Seoul in February and is KASA's first with a Latin American country. The two sides plan to work together on launch authorization regulations, space industry development and satellite information sharing. Brazil is viewed as an important player in space transportation because it operates the Alcantara Space Center, the launch site closest to the equator. South Korean startup Innospace, which develops hybrid space rockets, has used Alcantara as its main launch site. The agreement came alongside President Lee ...
Phyrex Says U.S. Investors Are Chasing Stock Highs With Rising Leverage
Binance News - Crypto KOL Phyrex said on X that U.S. investors are chasing stock market highs with increasingly high leverage. According to ChainCatcher, net credit balances at U.S. brokerage accounts fell by about $70 billion in June to negative $1.061 trillion, a record low, while margin debt rose by about $86 billion to $1.53 trillion, marking a third straight monthly increase and a new record. Phyrex said the deterioration in net credit balances suggests smaller cash buffers and greater reliance on borrowing to hold stock positions. He added that leverage is widespread across the U.S. brokerage system. In rising markets, higher share prices can lift account equity and unlock more borrowing capacity, ...
BlackRock Backs CLARITY Act as Tom Lee Predicts Programmable Money Revolution
CryptoPotato - Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes the passage of the CLARITY Act in the United States will supercharge crypto.
Binance co-founder CZ backs crypto license passporting across ASEAN
CoinTelegraph - Binance co-founder CZ backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN to simplify approvals, reduce compliance costs and encourage competition.
Binance Spot Will List U/USD Trading Pair and Launch Trading Bot Services
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will open trading for the U/USD spot trading pair and enable Trading Bots services for the pair at 2026-07-30 08:00 (UTC). The update is aimed at expanding the list of trading choices available on Binance Spot and improving users’ trading experience. The newly added services include Spot Algo Orders for U/USD, with both features scheduled to begin at the same time. USD is identified in the notice as a fiat currency and not a digital currency. The announcement also states that access to the new trading pair will depend on eligibility based on the user’s country or region of residence, and users must complete account verification before participating in trading. The notice further says that the list of restricted ...
South Korea To Spell Out No Nuclear Weapons Pledge In Submarine Bill
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Yonhap, the South Korean government will explicitly state in a special bill on nuclear-powered submarine construction that it will not develop, produce or possess nuclear weapons. It will be the first time South Korean domestic law has formally written in the “no nuclear weapons” principle, aimed at easing international concerns that Seoul may use the submarine project to pursue nuclear arms. A government source said on Tuesday, July 28, that the Ministry of National Defense will soon seek public 의견 on the special bill for the acquisition, operation and safety management of nuclear-powered submarines. The bill sets out five basic principles for the project, including no development, production or possession of nuclear weapons, ...
Japan Poll Shows 84% Back Female Emperor
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Nikkei and Tokyo TV, a latest nationwide poll in Japan found that 84% of respondents support allowing a woman to serve as emperor, highlighting a mismatch between public opinion and the Japanese parliament's July 17 decision to amend the Imperial House Law without permitting a female emperor. The poll found 59% said female imperial family members and their maternal-line descendants should be eligible, while 25% said female members should be eligible but maternal-line descendants should not. Another 8% said neither female imperial family members nor their descendants should be allowed to serve as emperor. The amended law keeps the male-only, patrilineal succession rule first set out in 1889, and also establishes an adoption system ...
Guoke Superconductor Raises Over 100 Million Yuan in New Funding Round
Binance News - High-temperature superconducting materials supplier Guoke Superconductor said on July 28 that it has completed a new funding round of more than 100 million yuan, led by Guoke Venture Capital. Existing shareholders including Zhongguancun Capital, Shunxi Fund, Dingfeng and the Tsinghua University Alumni Seed Fund also participated, along with Dongheng Petroleum, Beijing Kechuang Yizhuang Direct Investment Fund, Orient Securities, Zhongke Shenguang, Zhongying Venture Capital and Nazhen Investment, according to Jiemian News. The company said the proceeds will be used to improve the performance of iron-based high-temperature superconducting materials, build a pilot line and ramp up capacity, expand downstream application verification, and add talent for core positions. Guoke ...
HSBC Chief People Officer to Move From London to Hong Kong
Binance News - HSBC Holdings Plc’s group chief people and governance officer plans to relocate from London to Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. The move would add to HSBC’s senior ranks in the Asian financial hub, Bloomberg reported.
Insight Investment: Investors May Consider Adding Short-Dated U.S. Treasury Duration
Binance News - Brendan Murphy, head of North American fixed income at Insight Investment, said investors could consider increasing front-end duration exposure on the U.S. Treasury yield curve. According to Jin10, Murphy said the firm expects the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged for an extended period, and the next final rate move may actually be a cut. He said now may be a good time to consider fixed-income allocations, including adding front-end duration exposure. Murphy also said a prolonged Iran conflict would increase market uncertainty, while the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday could include dissenting votes in favor of rate hikes. He added that ...
Natixis Analyst Says Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Unlikely to Challenge Consensus at Second Policy Meeting
Binance News - Natixis Investment Management Global Market Strategy Head Mabrouk Chetouane said in a report that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is unlikely to challenge the current consensus at his second monetary policy meeting. According to Odaily, Chetouane said Warsh is unlikely to be tempted to raise rates by 25 basis points, even as bringing inflation back to target by year-end now appears nearly impossible. Chetouane added that Warsh would not want to tighten monetary conditions in a way that risks disrupting the slow but steady improvement in the labor market, which has continued for weeks. Analysts widely expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady on Wednesday, while money markets are pricing in a 38% chance ...
Anthony Willis Says Fed Faces More Pressure to Tighten Policy
Binance News - Anthony Willis, senior economist at Titan Investment, said in a report that U.S. inflation remains well above target while the economy and labor market remain resilient, increasing pressure on Federal Reserve policymakers to tighten policy. According to Odaily, Willis said policymakers may be willing to temporarily ignore the effects of the recent oil price surge until the impact on inflation becomes clearer. He also said the broader direction is clear and that the Federal Reserve is taking a more hawkish stance under Warsh's leadership. Markets currently price a 38% chance of a rate hike on Wednesday and have fully priced in the possibility ...
STOCKS | India Software Stocks Set for Record Monthly Outperformance vs. Global Chipmakers
Binance News - India’s software stocks are on track for their biggest monthly outperformance versus global chipmakers, according to Bloomberg. The move suggests investors are rotating out of the artificial intelligence trade and into beaten-down information technology names.
Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto APIs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Uphold just slashed 17% of its global workforce. That’s roughly 85 employees and contractors, gone — and the company isn’t… Read the original on Uphold Cuts 85 Jobs and Bets the Company on Enterprise Crypto APIs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Citi Hires Three FX Options Traders From BofA, BNP
Binance News - Citigroup Inc. has appointed three senior traders to its foreign-exchange options team as trading activity accelerates, according to Bloomberg. The hires include traders from Bank of America and BNP Paribas.
China's NDRC Sets 15th Five-Year Plan Measures to Upgrade China-Europe Rail Freight
Binance News - At a special news briefing on July 28, officials from China's National Development and Reform Commission said the 15th Five-Year Plan period will focus on improving China-Europe freight train operations, expanding diversified and resilient transport corridors, and supporting higher-quality development of the service, according to Jiemian News. Officials said China will continue to optimize the trains' operating model, improve customs clearance convenience, strengthen end-to-end schedule stability, expand the scope of scheduled services, and improve links among different transport modes. Liang Linchong, director of the commission's Department of Opening-up, said China will better coordinate rail, road, sea and air transport, open new multimodal routes, build ...
Satya Nadella Says Firms That Give Up AI Data Control Won't Remain Firms
Binance News - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said companies that give up control of their AI data and metadata risk “outsourcing” their thinking and may no longer remain firms, according to BeInCrypto, in comments tied to a July 12 blog post on the “reverse information paradox.” He said firms should retain metadata from every model interaction and keep the harness, context and memory separate from any single model so they can use several models and stay in control if one disappears. Nadella also said AI may require new buyer protections, beyond patents, copyrights and trademarks.
Dangote Heirs Back Plan to Donate One-Third of Wealth to Charity
Binance News - Halima Dangote said her father, Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote, plans to leave one-third of his wealth to charity, according to Bloomberg. The remarks indicate support from the billionaire’s heirs for the succession plan, which would direct a large share of his fortune to philanthropic causes.
Safran Raises Full-Year Guidance on Strong Civil Engine Demand
Binance News - Safran SA raised its full-year guidance after strong demand for civil engine parts pushed its margin to a record, according to Bloomberg. The company said the buoyant civil engine market helped drive the better outlook.
Japan Core CPI Rises 2.7% in June
Binance News - Japan's core CPI excluding special factors rose 2.7% year on year in June, unchanged from 2.7% in May. According to Jin10, Japan's core-core CPI excluding special factors increased 2.0% year on year in June, compared with 2.1% in May.
Mercedes Cuts Revenue Outlook on Weaker China Demand
Binance News - Mercedes-Benz Group AG lowered its full-year guidance as weaker demand in China weighs on sales, according to Bloomberg. The automaker said a prolonged property slump in China is hurting consumer sentiment and curbing demand for luxury vehicles.
Safran Raises 2026 Revenue Growth Outlook to Mid-Teens
Binance News - Safran raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to mid-teens growth from low to mid-teens growth. According to Jin10, it also raised its 2026 recurring operating profit outlook to 6.4 billion euros to 6.5 billion euros from 6.1 billion euros to 6.2 billion euros.
STOCKS | Safran Reports Higher-Than-Expected First-Half Revenue and Operating Profit
Binance News - Safran reported adjusted revenue of 17.57 billion euros for the first half of 2026, above market expectations of 17.47 billion euros. According to Jin10, adjusted recurring operating profit for the first half was 3.24 billion euros, above market expectations of 3.06 billion euros, and adjusted net profit was 1.92 billion euros.
Polymarket Account Buys $196,000 Position on Fed Rate Move After July Meeting
Binance News - A new Polymarket account bought a $196,000 position that the Federal Reserve will not raise rates by 25 basis points after its July meeting, with an entry price of 72.5 cents. According to Odaily, the event will be resolved based on the Federal Reserve’s statement after the July FOMC meeting and the change in the upper limit of the federal funds target rate versus before the meeting. If the rate change does not match an existing option, it will be rounded up to the nearest 25 basis points for settlement. If no related statement is released before the end of the next scheduled meeting, the event will settle as unchanged. The Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting is scheduled for July 28 to ...
ZuriQ Raises $25.5 Million Seed Round for Quantum Chip Architecture
Binance News - ZuriQ said it has completed a $25.5 million seed round. According to ChainCatcher, the ETH Zurich spinout is developing a new quantum chip architecture that it says is more scalable than existing approaches and could help accelerate the scaling of quantum computing.
Mastercard Upgrades Virtual Card Platform With New Controls, Single API
Binance News - Mastercard has upgraded its Mastercard In Control virtual card number platform with new features, including stronger virtual card controls and a single API to connect to its expanding network of embedded payments partners. The company said the update is designed to help enterprises, financial institutions and platforms improve payment process management efficiency and flexibility, according to Ming Pao.
Pictet Wealth Management: Market May Be Overpricing Fed Rate-Hike Odds
Binance News - Pictet Wealth Management said the market is currently pricing an unusually high probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike. According to Jin10, senior U.S. economist Xiao Cui said current market pricing appears too high, and added that the latest U.S. inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials have reinforced expectations that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% this week. Cui said officials continue to view inflation as the more important policy risk, leaving the door open to tightening as early as September. She also said Logan and Hammack may vote for a 25-basis-point rate hike, and Kashkari may join them.
AI to Help UK Statistics Bureau Ease Budget Crunch
Binance News - Britain’s statistics bureau is hoping artificial intelligence will help ease an upcoming budget crunch tied to delays in launching a new labor market survey, according to Bloomberg. The agency’s push comes as its data operations face pressure from the postponed rollout.
Saudi Aramco Considers New Asia Crude Pricing Formula to Reflect Red Sea Detour Costs
Binance News - Three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Saudi Aramco is considering a new pricing mechanism for crude loaded at Egypt's Sidi Kerir port and shipped to Asia to reflect higher transport costs from longer voyages caused by Red Sea export diversions. According to Jin10, Saudi Aramco had not immediately responded.
SOON Says July 12 Security Incident Caused No User Fund Loss
Binance News - Solana Optimistic Network said its investigation and recovery work for a security incident discovered on July 12 has been completed, with no vulnerabilities found in the SOON protocol, sequencer, or user-facing smart contracts. According to ChainCatcher, the incident did not involve any loss of user funds. The project said the issue originated from a security problem in its off-chain operational environment. A third-party security firm, BlockSec, found that an external attacker gained unauthorized access through a misconfigured service and later entered parts of the internal environment because of insufficient access ...
Vinted Eyes US Expansion After Europe Resale Growth
Binance News - Vinted, the resale marketplace valued at €8 billion, is preparing to target the US after gaining traction in Europe, according to Bloomberg. The company has helped shake up Europe’s €500 billion fashion industry, and now wants to bring that model to the US market.
Ethereum Could Hit $20K as Multi-Year BTC Base Completes: Analyst
CryptoPotato - Some traders dismissed the ambitious forecast, while others argued a five-figure ETH price is far from unrealistic.
TCMG, Mengyang Pharmaceutical Complete $3 Million U.S. Licensing Deal for Shengbai Oral Liquid
Binance News - TCMG and Mengyang Pharmaceutical said on July 21 that they have completed a cross-border licensing deal for Shengbai Oral Liquid, with TCMG getting exclusive U.S. marketing rights for 20 years and Mengyang retaining ownership, intellectual property, development and manufacturing rights. The deal is worth up to $3 million, including a one-time nonrefundable upfront payment of $225,000 and later commercial milestone payments, according to Jiemian News. TCMG founder Gao Yuan said the payments were tied to Mengyang Pharmaceutical's long-term exclusive supply arrangement. Mengyang chairman Zhang Min said Shengbai has completed the relevant U.S. filings for dietary supplements, and ...
Shanghai Bio-Pharma Private Equity Fund Founded With 1.5 Billion Yuan Capital
Binance News - Shanghai Shanshi Biopharmaceutical Industry Private Equity Fund Partnership (LP) was established on July 27 with registered capital of 1.5 billion yuan, according to Jiemian News. Its executive partners are Shanghai Shanshi Capital Management Co. and Shanghai Shanshi Biopharmaceutical Management Consulting Co., and its business scope covers private-fund equity investment, investment management and asset management. Partnership records show the fund was jointly invested in by Shanghai State-Owned Capital Operation Pilot Biopharmaceutical Private Investment Fund Partnership (LP), Shanghai Pharma Co. and Junshi Biosciences Co., among others.
PRECIOUS METALS | Citi Sees Short-Term Gold Target at $4,500
Binance News - Citi said its base case shows India’s gold imports will remain weak in the third quarter, even though the third quarter is historically a seasonal stocking season. According to Jin10, the bank still set its 0- to 3-month short-term gold target at $4,500. The bank said the target assumes easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a less hawkish Federal Reserve; it also said short-term risks remain, including a major re-escalation, AI-driven de-risking, and a continued hawkish stance from the Fed.
Binance Wallet Adds CXMT to Perpetuals With Up to 20x Leverage
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that $CXMT is now live on Binance Wallet Perpetuals. The token can be traded with up to 20x leverage. The announcement states that leverage can amplify both profits and losses, and it advises traders to conduct their own research on liquidation risk, manage position size carefully, and avoid trading with funds they cannot afford to lose.
Shenzhen’s Cross-Border RMB Settlement Rises 37.9% in First Half
Binance News - Shenzhen's cross-border RMB settlement reached 3.8 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 37.9% year on year, and remained third in China by scale. According to Jin10, at a first-half 2026 news briefing held by the Shenzhen branch of the People's Bank of China and the Shenzhen office of China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), Shenzhen's cross-border RMB receipts and payments for goods trade totaled 836.4 billion yuan in the first half, up 50.2% year on year, accounting for 31% of foreign and domestic currency receipts and payments, nearly 5 percentage points higher than a year earlier.
Boston Red Sox Probability Jumps on Polymarket Event
Binance News - Polymarket’s "Boston Red Sox vs. Athletics" submarket saw the "Boston Red Sox" option’s implied win probability surge from 54.5% one hour earlier to 91.5%, a 37% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was tracked by Catcher Predict monitoring and may reflect the impact of a sudden news event.