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Japan boosts alternative investments; Bitcoin mining pressure eases; Fidelity sees accumulation zone for BTC.
Japan wants GPIF to raise alternative investments from 1.7% toward 5%
Cryptopolitan - Japan is preparing to let the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) put far more money outside regular stock and bond markets, according to Reuters and Nikkei on Sunday. GPIF, the world’s biggest pension fund, managed about $1.8 trillion and held only 1.7% of its portfolio in alternative investments in March. Officials want that share to...
Top Tesla Investor Says Saylor Is Destroying Bitcoin
U.Today - Prominent wealth manager and top Tesla investor Ross Gerber has launched a scathing attack against Michael Saylor. Prominent wealth manager and top Tesla investor Ross Gerber has launched a scathing attack against Michael Saylor.
Gold Prices Slide as Iran Tensions Erase Weak US Jobs Report Rally Gains
Bitcoin.com - Gold fell 1.6% and silver dropped 4.3% this past week as a fragile U.S. jobs report and a fresh U.S.-Iran flare-up pulled precious metals in opposite directions within days of each other. Spot gold started the week near $4,175 an ounce. Futures pushed as high as $4,215.50 on Monday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Fidelity’s Timmer Spots Bitcoin Near a Power Law Floor With No Catalyst in Sight
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is sitting near a support level Fidelity has tracked for over a decade. And the firm’s Director of Global… Read the original on Fidelity’s Timmer Spots Bitcoin Near a Power Law Floor With No Catalyst in Sight. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The richest 10% now account for nearly half of U.S. consumer spending
Cryptopolitan - The richest 10% of Americans now fund almost half of consumer spending, while many other households trim purchases and watch every bill. That divide sits at the center of the U.S. economy in 2026. Stocks remain near record levels despite a rougher artificial intelligence trade, so wealthy investors still have money to spend. Most families...
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Reaches Its Biggest Obstacle on the Road to $2K
CryptoPotato - Ethereum has continued its recovery from the June lows and is now approaching a major technical inflection point. While the recent rally has improved short-term sentiment, the asset is still trading beneath a confluence of long-term resistance levels. Interestingly, the liquidation landscape aligns closely with these technical barriers, suggesting that ETH could first target overhead […]
Bitcoin’s 14th Difficulty Reset Slashes Mining Pressure by 6.7 Trillion
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s mining difficulty fell 5% on July 11, dropping to 127.17 trillion in the network’s 14th adjustment of 2026 and pulling the metric closer to its low for the year. The adjustment landed at block height 957600. Difficulty moved from 133.87 trillion to 127.17 trillion, a decline of roughly 6.70 trillion. The change took effect […]
Strategy's Saylor needs clarity in BTC pivot message to convince investors: StanChart
CoinTelegraph - Standard Chartered sees communication challenges facing the biggest digital asset treasury company as "muddying the waters" for Bitcoin in the near term.
Oklahoma Family Loses Access to $50,000 as Cashier’s Check Vanishes in Mail
DailyHODL - A family in Oklahoma is unable to access $50,000 after a cashier’s check they mailed through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) disappeared before reaching its intended recipient. Jamie Oaks says the check was sent but never arrived, leaving the funds tied up as they navigate the USPS process, reports Oklahoma News 4. She says the […] The post Oklahoma Family Loses Access to $50,000 as Cashier’s Check Vanishes in Mail appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Trump Warns of 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran as Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin traded a hair above $64,000 on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, as President Donald Trump declared a fragile ceasefire with Iran finished, adding a new layer of uncertainty to a market still climbing out of one of its worst months on record. Trump Says the Ceasefire Is Over Trump posted on Truth Social […]
XRP loses $700 million in futures bets while XRPL builds a $4 billion institutional pipeline
CryptoSlate - Demand for XRP is weakening across several key market indicators, testing whether the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) growing institutional pipeline can translate into sustained investor and network activity. US spot XRP exchange-traded funds recorded about $7.2 million in net outflows in the week ended July 10, according to SoSoValue. The withdrawals ended a nine-week inflow streak […] The post XRP loses $700 million in futures bets while XRPL builds a $4 billion institutional pipeline appeared first on CryptoSlate.
TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix now make up nearly 30% of emerging markets
Cryptopolitan - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM), Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) and SK Hynix (KRX: 000660) now make up more than 30% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Their combined share is close to the Magnificent Seven’s weight in the S&P 500. Technology now covers about 45% of the emerging-market gauge. These three chipmakers are worth...
Pakistan’s Crypto Regulator Meets Islamic Scholar Who Ruled Against Digital Payments
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Can a country build a crypto future while its religious authorities say no to crypto payments? That’s basically the live… Read the original on Pakistan’s Crypto Regulator Meets Islamic Scholar Who Ruled Against Digital Payments. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The End of a Ripple Era: XRP ETFs Record First Red Week In Months
CryptoPotato - The XRP products continue to operate differently than those tracking BTC and ETH.
John Deaton Says 75,000 XRP Holders Helped Ripple Executives Fight SEC
U.Today - Crypto lawyer John Deaton blames the SEC for the previous Ripple lawsuit, describing the SEC lawyers involved as ethically challenged. Crypto lawyer John Deaton blames the SEC for the previous Ripple lawsuit, describing the SEC lawyers involved as ethically challenged.
The IRS has yet to determine if betting on World Cup prediction markets is actually gambling
Cryptopolitan - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) still has not said whether Americans trading World Cup contracts on prediction platforms should pay tax as gamblers or investors. The lack of such an answer means that two people who supported a specific match will end up paying vastly different amounts of tax on it. A gambler is expected...
Saylor’s Bitcoin Chart Returns After Strategy Sold BTC, but He Says Orange Dots Tell Only Part of the Story
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor posted his signature orange-dot bitcoin chart after Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million, reigniting a familiar signal while casting fresh doubt over whether another buy is imminent or if the strategy itself is turning. The Orange Dots Return After Strategy Breaks Its Old Pattern On July 12, Michael Saylor posted his widely […]
Leveraged Cup Awards $20,000 Grand Prize in Global Trading Competition
DailyHODL - Limassol, Cyprus, 12th July 2026, Chainwire The post Leveraged Cup Awards $20,000 Grand Prize in Global Trading Competition appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Pakistan crypto chief seeks dialogue after scholar rules against crypto payments
CoinTelegraph - Pakistan’s virtual-assets regulator called for continued dialogue on the treatment of digital assets after meeting an Islamic scholar who backed a ruling against purchases made with crypto.
A $407 million Treasury fund reveals how Wall Street is building crypto’s missing collateral layer
CryptoSlate - Tokenized sovereign debt spent years sounding like a conference phrase in search of a market. But now, the category has enough working components to deserve serious attention: tokenized government money funds, onchain ownership records, programmable transfer rails, and a growing effort to turn government paper into collateral that digital markets can actually use. While this […] The post A $407 million Treasury fund reveals how Wall Street is building crypto’s missing collateral layer appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Fidelity: Bitcoin May Be in Accumulation Zone
U.Today - Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, believes the leading cryptocurrency has reached a key mathematical floor. Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, believes the leading cryptocurrency has reached a key mathematical floor.
Bitcoin Miners’ AI Rally Puts Insider Liquidity in the Spotlight
Bitcoin.com - For a brief stretch this year, the market seemed willing to believe that every megawatt with a fence around it could become an AI factory. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by BlocksBridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive […]
Bitcoin Has Two Ticking Time Bombs, Ex-Meta and Google Engineer Warns
BeInCrypto - Patrick Shyu, a former Meta and Google engineer, warns that Bitcoin faces two ticking time bombs. He points to quantum computing and decaying miner incentives as undefused threats. Shyu also revealed he sold all his Bitcoin after suffering massive financial losses. The First Time Bomb Quietly Draining Bitcoin’s Security Shyu argues that Bitcoin’s first time The post Bitcoin Has Two Ticking Time Bombs, Ex-Meta and Google Engineer Warns appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Remain Fragile at Key Levels as US Strikes Iran Again: Weekend Watch
CryptoPotato - APX and HASH have rocketed the most in the past day, while BEAT has dumped by over 20%.
XRP Prints Bullish Divergence as Ripple CTO Emeritus Disproves 'Company Sale' Rumors
U.Today - XRP charts a bullish reversal pattern above $1 as Ripple's David Schwartz sets the record straight on the firm's historic SEC survival drama. XRP charts a bullish reversal pattern above $1 as Ripple's David Schwartz sets the record straight on the firm's historic SEC survival drama.
Ripple Vice President Heads to Key Event as XRP Ledger Momentum Builds
U.Today - XRP Ledger (XRPL) sees growing momentum as developer activity and ecosystem expansion continue to accelerate. XRP Ledger (XRPL) sees growing momentum as developer activity and ecosystem expansion continue to accelerate.
Ripple Price Predictions: We Asked 4 AIs How High Will XRP Go in 2026 – Their Answers Were Wild
CryptoPotato - Some of the most bullish cases envisioned a massive run toward $6 or even beyond.
Bitfufu Reports June 2026 Bitcoin Production and Hashrate Metrics
Bitcoin.com - Of the 125 BTC produced in June, 70 BTC were generated through self-mining operations and 55 BTC through cloud mining services. Daily production averaged 4.2 BTC, down from 5.7 BTC in May. The company’s total power capacity under management also decreased to 273 MW from 346 MW in the previous month. This article first appeared […]
Community Pulse Reveals Caution Around Bitcoin Dominance This Weekend
TheCurrencyAnalytics - This weekend the crypto community is trading quiet observations rather than bold calls. On Twitter and Telegram channels traders note… Read the original on Community Pulse Reveals Caution Around Bitcoin Dominance This Weekend. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Hong Kong Stocks Rose July 6-10; Southbound Net Buying Hit HK$39.06 Billion, Zhipu Top Recipient
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed benchmark indexes rose in the week of July 6-10, with the Hang Seng Index up 3.53%, the Hang Seng Tech Index up 4.95%, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 4.41%, according to 36Kr. Southbound trading via Stock Connect recorded net buying of HK$39.055 billion for the week, the highest weekly net inflow since April. By net buying value, Zhipu saw the largest southbound inflow at HK$13.702 billion. Among major internet names, Alibaba-W recorded net buying of HK$8.318 billion, Tencent Holdings HK$3.029 billion, and Meituan-W HK$1.457 billion, while Xiaomi Group-W saw net selling of HK$802 million.
Yuehai Feed Forecasts H1 2026 Net Profit Up 966%-1,303% to RMB 38-50 Million
Binance News - Yuehai Feed said it expects net profit attributable to shareholders to reach RMB 38 million to RMB 50 million in the first half of 2026, up 965.92% to 1,302.52% year on year, according to 36Kr. The company reported net profit of RMB 3.565 million in the same period a year earlier. Yuehai Feed said it pre-stocked and locked in key raw materials including fishmeal and high-protein plant proteins, helping it manage cost pressures from constrained fishmeal supply and higher oil prices. The company said this improved supply security, lowered production costs, and lifted gross margin year on year.
WORLD CUP | Senegal Sack Manager Pape Thiaw After Last-32 Exit at 2026 World Cup
Binance News - Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw after the team exited at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup, according to Yahoo Sports. Senegal lost their first two group games to France and Norway, then beat Iraq 5-0 to reach the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams before losing 3-2 to Belgium after extra time despite leading 2-0. The Senegal Football Federation said it dismissed Thiaw after an evaluation of results and the national team’s prospects. Midfielder Pape Gueye said he would be “taking a break” from playing for Senegal while the current management remained in charge.
CPI Data and Fed Officials' Remarks to Drive Wall Street Next Week
Binance News - According to PA News, US-Iran tensions escalated sharply this week, with mutual strikes breaking a fragile ceasefire that had held for about three weeks. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has once again nearly ground to a halt. Despite the breakdown, mediators have not abandoned their efforts, according to foreign media reports. The coming week will see US-Iran developments, US CPI data, and Federal Reserve officials' speeches drive Wall Street sentiment. Markets are particularly focused on Fed Chair Warsh's congressional testimony, hoping he will provide more clues on the interest rate outlook. However, his determination to abandon forward guidance makes meaningful signals unlikely. Next week also marks the peak of US bank earnings season, a key highlight for ...
AI | Zhipu Founder Says Frontier AI Should Remain Open to All
Binance News - Zhipu’s founder said frontier artificial intelligence should remain broadly accessible rather than controlled by a select few, weighing in on a growing debate over the risks posed by increasingly powerful models, according to Bloomberg.
Iranian Lawmaker Says Iran Will Defend Its Interests and Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - An Iranian parliamentary spokesperson said Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz “with strength” and will maintain it “with strength.” According to Odaily, Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made the remarks in a social media post on the 12th local time. Rezaei said Iran will continue to firmly safeguard its related rights and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
AI TRENDS | DigiTimes: HBM4 Prices May Rise to $4–$5+ per Kilobit in Late 2026
Binance News - Next-generation HBM4 prices may rise in the second half of 2026, potentially increasing from $2 per kilobit to $4–$5 or higher, DigiTimes reported, citing surging AI demand and structural capacity bottlenecks. According to Odaily, the report attributed the potential price increase to the complexity of HBM4 manufacturing, including a production cycle of four to six months and significantly low initial yields. It also said HBM production consumes about three times the wafer capacity of standard DDR5 DRAM, limiting the total amount of memory manufacturers can ...
A Third of Ethereum's Nodes Now Sit in the United States
CoinPaprika - A new Cambridge study places 31% of Ethereum's node activity in the United States, with Germany, Finland and France hosting most of the rest. The report also confirms the network's annual electricity use has fallen more than 99.9% since the 2022 Merge.
World Cup Day 30: Alvarez Magic and Bellingham Brilliance Set Up Blockbuster Semi-Final
Binance News - The final two quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup delivered drama, controversy, and extra-time heroics. England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami thanks to a Jude Bellingham brace, while Argentina needed extra time to overcome Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City after a contentious red card turned the match. The results complete the semi-final bracket: France vs Spain in Arlington on July 14, and England vs Argentina in Atlanta on July 15. Norway 1-2 England (AET) Norway struck first when Andreas Schjelderup's dipping effort from distance deceived Jordan Pickford and flew in after 36 minutes, silencing the England support in the sweltering Miami conditions. Thomas Tuchel's side needed an ...
Qatar Says Former Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, the Qatari government said on July 12 that former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74. The emir’s office said in a social media statement that it was mourning his death. Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and was seen as a key architect of modern Qatar during a period of rapid economic growth; under a decree he issued, broadcaster Al Jazeera officially launched in 1996.
Three-Day Hearing Held in Qian Zhimin's 60,000 Bitcoin Case as Ownership Claims Expand
Binance News - A three-day hearing in Qian Zhimin's case involving 60,000 Bitcoin ran from July 7 to July 9, 2026, with additional parties joining a dispute over rights to the assets. According to NS3.AI, Lantian Gerui entered the case through a litigation receiver, adding to competing claims over the Bitcoin. The Bitcoin at the center of the dispute was valued at about 427,000 yuan per coin this July. UK prosecutors are seeking state confiscation, while Chinese victims and Lantian Gerui are asserting property interests in the Bitcoin.
Iranian Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments in Call With Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister
Binance News - Iran’s foreign minister held a phone call with Pakistan’s deputy foreign minister to discuss regional developments. According to Jin10, the information was reported by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.
Jordan Says Three Missiles Launched From Iran Landed Inside Its Territory
Binance News - Jordan's military said three missiles launched from Iran landed inside the country and caused no casualties. According to Jin10, the information was reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
Bitcoin, Ether Little Changed as U.S. Launches Fresh Iran Strikes
Binance News - Bitcoin held near $63,800 on Saturday and ether hovered around $1,800 after the U.S. launched its third round of strikes on Iran this week and Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed “until further notice.” According to CoinDesk, U.S. Central Command said President Trump ordered the strikes targeting Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels after Iranian forces hit a Cyprus-flagged container ship. Vessel-tracking data showed some traffic near Hormuz in Asian hours Sunday, though well below normal.
AI Found a Real Ethereum Bug – But the Bigger Story Is What Comes Next
CryptoPotato - The Ethereum Foundation said it used AI agents to uncover a real vulnerability, which could be the new way of improving blockchain security.
SK Hynix CEO Says 2027 Could Be Memory Industrys Tightest Supply Year
Binance News - SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung said on the evening of July 10 (U.S. Eastern time) that 2027 is expected to be the tightest-supply year in the memory industrys history, citing rising demand and capacity constraints. He said customers are seeking long-term supply agreements with SK Hynix, and that even after 2030 customer demand could still exceed the companys supply capacity despite efforts to expand production, according to 36Kr. Separately, a China-based industrial investment source familiar with South Korean memory makers said executives at major overseas memory companies are also watching capacity expansion progress at Chinese memory makers, and that ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) could become a key long-term variable for the ...
SK Hynix Raises About $26.5 Billion via U.S. ADR Offering
Binance News - SK Hynix raised about $26.5 billion on July 10 through an American depositary receipt (ADR) offering in the United States, according to 36Kr. After the public offering process is fully completed, the proceeds are scheduled to be paid to SK Hynix on July 14. The company plans to use the funds to build the phase-one wafer fab at the Yongin semiconductor cluster, develop the Cheongju P&T7 advanced packaging plant, and purchase production equipment including extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools. The fundraising is expected to lead to large-scale conversion of U.S. dollars into South Korean won, which market participants said could ...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Qatari Delegation Attended Some Discussions
Binance News - An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said a Qatari delegation attended some parts of the discussions. According to Jin10, the spokesperson did not provide further details on which discussions the delegation attended.
Iran and Oman Held Talks on Strait of Hormuz Traffic and Shipping Management, Iran Says
Binance News - Iran said it held talks with Oman on Saturday that focused on arrangements for managing traffic and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Jin10, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the discussions mainly covered traffic and shipping management arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz.
Bhutan Offers USD 105 Monthly Subsidy for Third Child and Beyond to Boost Birthrate
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, Bhutan has begun offering cash incentives to families to encourage larger households as the country faces a sharp decline in births and continued emigration by young people. The government’s “third child and beyond” program, introduced in June, provides a monthly subsidy of USD 105 for each third and subsequent child until the child turns three. Bhutan’s annual birthrate has fallen by more than a quarter over the past decade, and a report said the share of third-and-higher-order births has dropped 27% since 2020. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has warned of a “survival crisis,” saying Bhutan’s fertility rate has fallen close to or below replacement level. The United Nations estimates Bhutan’s fertility rate is ...
Phantom Wallet Says Mobile App Operations Have Returned to Normal
Binance News - Phantom Wallet said its mobile app has returned to normal operations after some users reported issues with transfers and swaps. According to Foresight News, the wallet posted on X that users who still encounter problems can close and restart the app. Earlier, Phantom Wallet said at about 9:30 AM (UTC+8) that some users were experiencing degraded performance when using transfer and swap functions. The team said it was investigating and would provide updates.
Empery Digital Stock Jumps as Bitcoin Sold to Fund AI Data Center Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Empery Digital’s stock climbed after the company sold off its entire Bitcoin holdings. The cash goes toward building an AI… Read the original on Empery Digital Stock Jumps as Bitcoin Sold to Fund AI Data Center Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran Says Armed Forces Target List Is Being Continuously Updated
Binance News - An Iranian military spokesperson said the United States should comply with the relevant provisions of a memorandum of understanding. According to Jin10, the spokesperson said U.S. intervention aimed at opening an “illegal route” in the Strait of Hormuz had worsened regional insecurity. The spokesperson said Iran’s armed forces would safeguard the rights and interests of the Iranian people in the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson also said the armed forces’ target list was being continuously updated.
China EVs Average 1.8 Years on Road, Less Than Cell Phones
Binance News - Chinese electric vehicles on the road are on average 1.8 years old, compared with 8.2 years for gasoline-powered cars, according to Bloomberg, citing the 21st Century Business Herald. The newspaper cited a report by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Hejun Consulting.
Kalibaf: The Era Of Unilateral Agreements Has Ended
Binance News - Iran’s chief negotiator, Kalibaf, said the era of unilateral agreements had ended. According to Jin10, he said Iran had previously stated that commitments must be honored, or there would be a price to pay. He added that reality was sending a warning.
Bitcoin bulls Michael Saylor, Adam Back slam BIP-110 Ordinals proposal
CoinTelegraph - The ongoing debate over a proposed temporary fork comes despite a broad downturn in Ordinals transaction activity over the last two years.
Iran's IRGC Says It Struck Second "Violating Vessel" in Strait of Hormuz and Hit U.S. Base in Qatar
Binance News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it carried out strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and later targeted a U.S. military base in Qatar. According to Jin10, the IRGC public relations department said in a statement that the actions were in response to what it described as continued U.S. attacks on Iran's armed forces coastal bases. The statement said Iran struck a second "violating vessel" in the Strait of Hormuz and forced it to stop sailing. ...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Says It Targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and U.S. Radar Site in Kuwait
Binance News - Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, destroying a fighter jet maintenance center and a command-and-control center, and struck a U.S. military radar site in Kuwait as part of a retaliatory operation. According to Odaily, the Iranian military also said the United States’ actions and their destructive consequences for regional security would be jointly borne by the United States and Israel.
WORLD CUP | Julián Álvarez’s 112th-Minute Golazo Lifts Argentina Past 10-Man Switzerland 3-1
Binance News - Julián Álvarez scored from outside the box in the 112th minute as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Saturday night, according to Yahoo Sports. Switzerland played a man down after Breel Embolo was sent off with a red card for simulation, and Lautaro Martínez added a goal in the 121st minute to seal the win. Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, will face England in the semifinals on Wednesday.
Xiaomi Auto Unveils New Range-Extended SUV Series, Xiaomi Pengcheng
Binance News - Xiaomi Auto has officially announced a new vehicle series called Xiaomi Pengcheng, positioned as an intelligent, configurable large-space SUV, with both five-seat and seven-seat variants planned, according to 36Kr. The company said it is its first range-extended SUV lineup. In a recent Q&A with users, Xiaomi Auto said the launch and market-release work for Xiaomi Pengcheng is progressing in an orderly manner, and it will soon disclose the release date and other updates. Responding to online price rumors, Xiaomi Auto said some price forecasts are significantly below basic cost realities, adding that pricing speculation should follow market principles.
KOSPI Up About 80% YTD as Forward P/E Falls to 6.4 on Faster Earnings Upgrades
Binance News - South Korea's benchmark KOSPI has risen about 80% year to date and repeatedly hit record highs, while its valuation has dropped to a historically low level as analysts raised earnings forecasts even faster, according to 36Kr. The index's forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at 6.4, below levels seen during the 2008 global financial crisis, after sharp profit gains at memory-chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The market has also seen heavy selling amid renewed doubts about the artificial intelligence rally, further pressuring valuations. Francis Tan, Asia chief strategist at Amundi Wealth Management Singapore, said whether it is a good time to buy depends on investors' portfolio allocations, adding that those with low exposure could consider building positions given what ...
WORLD CUP | Embolo Sent Off After VAR Overturns Paredes Booking in Switzerland Quarterfinal vs Argentina
Binance News - Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card and sent off after a VAR review overturned an initial foul call and removed a yellow card for Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, with the score 1-1. Referee Joao Pinheiro ruled there was no foul by Paredes and booked Embolo for simulation, leaving the Swiss player in tears as teammates Denis Zakaria and Granit Xhaka protested the decision, according to Yahoo Sports.
G2 Knocks Out T1 at MSI 2026 While EWC Crowns Its First-Ever Champions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - G2 Esports just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent competitive gaming memory. At the Mid-Season Invitational 2026,… Read the original on G2 Knocks Out T1 at MSI 2026 While EWC Crowns Its First-Ever Champions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Destroyed Command Center and MQ-9 Drone Hangar at Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base
Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed the command-and-control center and an MQ-9 drone hangar at Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base. According to Jin10, the statement described the targets as the base's command-and-control center and an MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle hangar.
Qatar Interior Ministry Urges Residents to Stay Indoors Amid High Security Threat Level
Binance News - Qatar’s Interior Ministry said the country’s security threat level is high and urged everyone to remain indoors or in a safe location. According to Odaily, the ministry called on residents to follow security instructions and avoid unnecessary travel.
WORLD CUP | Neymar Enters WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Event After Brazil’s Round of 16 Exit
Binance News - Neymar has entered the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6ix-Max event at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas after Brazil’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup, according to Yahoo Sports. The Santos forward’s entry came less than a week after Brazil’s surprise Round of 16 loss to Norway, a match in which he scored Brazil’s only goal on a stoppage-time penalty before later announcing his retirement from international soccer.
UAE Defense Ministry Says Air Defense Systems Are Intercepting Missiles And Drones From Iran
Binance News - The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense said its air defense systems were intercepting missiles and drones coming from Iran. According to Jin10, the ministry described the interceptions as ongoing.
Prediction Markets Hit $14 Billion in Monthly Trading Volume, Tiger Research Says
Binance News - Tiger Research said prediction markets have reached $14 billion in monthly trading volume. According to NS3.AI, the firm said Meta's Arena project signals growing recognition of prediction markets by big tech. Tiger Research also noted that many Asian jurisdictions continue to classify prediction markets as gambling.
WORLD CUP | Norway Question Bellingham Equalizer After 2-1 Quarterfinal Loss to England
Binance News - Norway said Jude Bellingham’s first-half stoppage-time equalizer should have been disallowed in their 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal defeat by England after claiming the ball struck a spidercam wire in the buildup in Miami. Norway also had a second-half header by Torbjorn Heggem ruled out after a VAR review penalized Erling Haaland for a shove on Elliot Anderson as a corner was taken, while FIFA later said there was “no evidence” the ball touched the overhead wire based on data from the connected ball sensor, according to Yahoo Sports.
GEOPOLITICS | Typhoon Bavi Weakens to Severe Tropical Storm After Zhejiang Landfall
Binance News - China’s National Meteorological Center said Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday morning after making landfall in Zhejiang, according to Bloomberg.
Jordan Activates Air Defense System, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - Jordan has activated its air defense system. According to Jin10, Iranian media Tasnim News Agency and Fars News reported the development.
MoonPay Apologizes After AI Test Leads to False Post Claiming MooDeng the Hippo Died
Binance News - Crypto payments company MoonPay said it mistakenly posted on X that the internet-famous hippo MooDeng had died, attributing the error to a test of its “AI Intern V1.0” program. According to Odaily, MoonPay said the test produced a failed outcome and that the project still requires further optimization. MoonPay said it has paused related testing and sent the system back for repairs. The company confirmed MooDeng is in good condition, describing the hippo as still “chubby,” happy, and healthy. ...
Eric Trump Says He Is Glad to See Ether Rising
Binance News - Eric Trump posted an ETH/BTC price chart on X and commented on Ether’s recent rise. According to Odaily, he wrote that he was glad to see ETH surging and said that cryptocurrency is the future.
CITIC Securities, CSC Financial File IPO Tutoring Progress Report for YMTC, CSRC Website Shows
Binance News - CITIC Securities and CSC Financial said they have filed the first progress report on their IPO tutoring work for Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), according to a disclosure posted on the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) website. The report said the two brokerages assigned a combined 31 staff to the tutoring team, covering the period from May 19, 2026 to June 30, 2026, and carried out work including on-site due diligence, centralized training sessions and discussions on specific issues. The tutoring group said it will continue to advance the program in line with relevant national laws and regulations and CSRC requirements, 36Kr reported.
Kiyosaki Calls Bonds and Stocks “Trust Traps” While Backing Bitcoin and Gold
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Robert Kiyosaki wants out of bonds, stocks, and fiat money. Pretty much all of them. His argument is blunt: these… Read the original on Kiyosaki Calls Bonds and Stocks “Trust Traps” While Backing Bitcoin and Gold. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune Plans CLARITY Act Floor Consideration During Week of July 20
Binance News - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to begin full Senate floor consideration of the CLARITY Act during the week of July 20. According to Foresight News, The Hill reported that law enforcement agencies have softened their stance on a developer exemption provision in the bill. Major County Sheriffs of America, which previously opposed the exemption, shifted to a neutral position last week. The White House, the Treasury Department, and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto are drafting revisions related to the provision. ...
U.S. Officials: Targets of Strikes on Iran Included Rocket and Drone Launch Sites
Binance News - U.S. officials said the targets of strikes on Iran included rocket and drone launch sites, as well as aerial surveillance radar and missile storage locations. According to Jin10, the information was reported by Axios.
Empery Digital shares rise after selling BTC to fund AI data center project
CoinTelegraph - The sales come months after a major Empery shareholder demanded the firm ditch its Bitcoin treasury strategy and sought the resignation of its CEO and board.
Argentina Leads Predict.fun Odds Ahead of World Cup Quarterfinal vs. Switzerland
Binance News - Argentina was given a 57% chance of winning against Switzerland in a predict.fun World Cup quarterfinal prediction market, with a 29% probability of a draw and a 14% chance of a Switzerland win. According to Odaily, the market applies only to the result within the first 90 minutes of regular time, including stoppage time. The World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland was scheduled for 9:00 (UTC+8) today. Odaily’s report described Argentina’s run to the quarterfinals as driven by multiple contributors rather than a single standout, citing Lionel Messi’s ...
WORLD CUP | Messi Starts for Argentina in Kansas City
Binance News - Lionel Messi is set to start for Argentina in Kansas City, with Argentina facing Switzerland and England awaiting in the semi-finals, according to Yahoo Sports. Messi has eight goals and is level with Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, and the winner will face England in the last four on Wednesday (20:00 BST).
Adam Back And Michael Saylor Oppose Bitcoin Proposal BIP 110
Binance News - Blockstream CEO Adam Back and Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted statements opposing Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 110. According to Foresight News, Back argued in a lengthy post that BIP 110 effectively seeks to constrain others’ behavior through consensus-layer measures, which he said conflicts with Bitcoin’s decentralized and permissionless nature. He added that Bitcoin’s technical consensus mechanism functions as an “immune system,” making it difficult for changes to pass without rigorous scrutiny by hundreds of developers. Back urged BIP 110 supporters to better understand how Bitcoin works rather than pursuing a separate fork. ...
WORLD CUP | Tuchel Loses Cool With ITV Interviewer After England Beat Norway 2-1 in Extra Time
Binance News - Thomas Tuchel clashed with ITV interviewer Gabriel Clarke after England’s 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, calling his team “lucky” despite reaching the World Cup semi-finals, according to Yahoo Sports. Jude Bellingham scored twice, equalizing Andreas Schjelderup’s opener just before halftime and then netting the winner on a rebound three minutes into extra time. Norway had a second-half goal ruled out after VAR judged Erling Haaland to have fouled Elliot Anderson. England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in a semi-final in Atlanta on 15 July.
Single-Chip Bitaxe Miner Wins Full Reward for Bitcoin Block 957,382
Binance News - A single-chip Bitaxe ASIC miner reportedly mined Bitcoin block 957,382 and received the full block reward of 3.1382 BTC. According to ChainCatcher, the device had about 1 TH/s of hashrate and was the only machine associated with the mining address. The miner was operating via a public mining pool with a 0% fee, allowing the owner to keep 100% of the block reward and transaction fees. The report said the block’s mining difficulty was 294.14T, more than 2.2 times the required difficulty of 133.87T. At a hashrate of 1 TH/s, the average ...
Iranian Official Says U.S. Strikes on Iran Will Not Go Unanswered
Binance News - An Iranian official said U.S. strikes on Iran “will not go unanswered.” According to Jin10, the statement was reported by Al Jazeera.
France Hit by Third Heat Wave Since May, Closing Eiffel Tower Early and Shortening Tour de France Stage
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing AFP, France faced its third heat wave since May, prompting early closures at Paris landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and changes to the Tour de France. As of Saturday, July 11, about a quarter of mainland France, including Paris, was under the country’s highest-level heat alert. The Eiffel Tower operator said it would exceptionally close early at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday as temperatures were forecast to keep rising, while the Louvre said it would close at 4 p.m. from July 10 to July 13; the Orsay Museum took similar steps. Tour de France organizers said Sunday’s 185.5-kilometer stage would be shortened by 30 kilometers, canceling a mountain loop, in what they said was a first in the race’s history. With dry conditions ...
Iran Activates Air Defense System in Tehran, Market Sources Say
Binance News - Iran activated an air defense system in its capital, Tehran. According to Jin10, the information was cited as coming from market sources.
WORLD CUP | Bellingham Scores Twice as England Beat Norway 2-1 in Extra Time to Reach Semis
Binance News - Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time and reach the World Cup semi-finals, according to Yahoo Sports. Norway took the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, while Anthony Gordon assisted Bellingham’s equaliser and Morgan Rogers’ shot was spilled into the area for Bellingham to score the extra-time winner in Miami on Saturday.
U.S. Central Command Says U.S. Military Launched Third Round of Strikes on Iran Within a Week
Binance News - The U.S. military has begun a third round of strikes on Iran within a week, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post. According to Jin10, the statement said the U.S. military had started the third round of attacks on Iran in the past week.
OpenAI and Anthropic Models Faced Trump-Era U.S. Vetting Ahead of Release
Binance News - According to Axios, OpenAI and Anthropic’s latest, most powerful AI models received U.S. government sign-offs before broad release under the Trump administration’s approach to AI regulation, which has included export-control threats, potential licensing requirements, and negotiations across multiple agencies. Axios reported that President Trump scrapped reporting requirements from a Biden-era AI executive order that had required companies to share safety testing results with the government, and that Amazon flagged a “jailbreaking” vulnerability last month that ultimately led to export controls on Anthropic. The White House said Tuesday it did not approve or disapprove OpenAI’s decision to release a model, while spokesperson Liz Huston ...
Standard Chartered’s Kendrick Says Market Misread Strategy’s Bitcoin Shift, Keeps $100,000 2026 Forecast
Binance News - Standard Chartered’s global head of digital asset research, Geoffrey Kendrick, said the market has misunderstood Michael Saylor’s adjustment to Strategy Inc.’s Bitcoin approach, and that recent selling pressure has come from confusion about the strategy rather than a change in Bitcoin’s long-term outlook. According to Odaily, Kendrick said Strategy is shifting Bitcoin from a reserve accumulation asset to collateral supporting its STRC preferred shares. Kendrick maintained his forecast that Bitcoin will reach $100,000 by the end of ...
Coinbase Loses Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Paul Grewal is out. Coinbase’s chief legal officer and corporate secretary handed in his resignation on July 8, with his… Read the original on Coinbase Loses Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
WORLD CUP | Norway Have Second Goal vs. England Ruled Out to Keep Quarterfinal Level
Binance News - Norway had a second goal against England ruled out to keep their World Cup quarterfinal level, after a foul by Erling Haaland in the build-up, according to Yahoo Sports. Jude Bellingham scored moments before half-time after Andreas Schjelderup had put Norway ahead. The winner will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday, 15 July (20:00 BST).
WORLD CUP | Clement Turpin to Referee England vs Norway Quarterfinal
Binance News - Clement Turpin will referee England vs Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal, after the French official recently took charge of England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, according to Yahoo Sports. Turpin also officiated England’s opening match of the tournament, Paraguay’s draw with Australia and Colombia’s round-of-32 win over Ghana. The appointment comes despite a past dispute with England coach Thomas Tuchel, who criticized Turpin after a Bayern Munich vs Manchester City Champions League quarterfinal in 2023. Turpin has previously handled major matches including the 2021 Europa League final and the 2022 Champions League final, and he also ...
SPYB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 0.32% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Jul 11, 2026, 21:49 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, SPYB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 758.5 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 0.32%
Kevin Warsh faces Congress for the first time as Federal Reserve chair
Cryptopolitan - Kevin Warsh will face Congress for the first time as Federal Reserve chair while lawmakers press him on rates, prices, and central bank independence. His first month in the job has been quiet. Kevin has said little about the economy. The House Financial Services Committee will question Kevin at 10 a.m. in Washington on Tuesday,...
GEOPOLITICS | Modi Seeks Stronger Indo-Pacific Partnerships as China, US Reshape Region
Binance News - Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a three-nation tour to deepen India’s Indo-Pacific partnerships, spanning missiles and uranium, critical minerals and sports diplomacy, as regional powers strengthen ties amid China’s growing influence and uncertainty over US engagement, according to Bloomberg.
Polymarket launches parlay-style trading in major prediction market overhaul
Cryptopolitan - Polymarket has added a sports feature that lets traders place several predictions inside one combined position. The product is called combo trading, and it became available around June 10. Each selection inside the package has to finish in the trader’s favor. One wrong result wipes out the whole ticket. That setup gives users a chance...
GEOPOLITICS | American Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo, to Be Evacuated
Binance News - A US humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for Ebola and will be sent to Europe for treatment, according to Bloomberg, citing the religious humanitarian aid group Samaritan’s Purse. The group said the worker’s positive test was confirmed Saturday.
WORLD CUP | Jordan Henderson Won’t Rule Out Semi-Final Return After Arm Break
Binance News - Jordan Henderson has refused to rule out a surprise return in the World Cup semi-finals after breaking his arm celebrating England’s 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico at Estadio Azteca, according to Yahoo Sports. Henderson, an unused substitute, slipped while trying to jump an advertising board after the match and was stretchered off after receiving treatment, including oxygen. The 36-year-old has since had successful surgery on his left forearm and returned to the England squad rather than going home. He was included in England’s squad for the quarter-final against Norway, warmed up in Miami wearing a cast, and FIFA rules allow protective equipment such as a cast if it ...
It’s Not Just Strategy: This Corporate Holder Sold $87M in Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - The worrisome trend has been extended to new companies after the recent sales by many miners and Strategy.
Nigeria’s stock market has returned 67% in dollar terms this year
Cryptopolitan - Nigeria now leads this year’s global stock table after its main equity index delivered a 67% return in dollar terms. That puts it just ahead of South Korea’s Kospi, which gained 66%. Bloomberg compared 92 exchanges, making Nigeria the strongest performer. South Korea had led as investors chased artificial intelligence shares. That trade later cooled...