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Ripple expands RLUSD access; Bitcoin focus sharpens; XRP ETFs hit record supply ahead of Senate vote.
South Korea’s Korbit to rebrand as Digital X under Mirae: Report
CoinTelegraph - Mirae Asset reportedly plans to use the South Korean crypto exchange as a hub for tokenized assets, stablecoins and digital finance.
Ripple launches Mint to expand institutional access to RLUSD
CoinTelegraph - Ripple launches Mint to expand RLUSD access for institutions as the stablecoin’s market cap approaches $1.6 billion.
BloFin Wallet Unifies Visa Payments and Perpetual Trading for the Next Era of Finance
BeInCrypto - BloFin Wallet has reached a significant milestone in its evolution, introducing Perpetual Contract Trading and the BloFin Wallet Visa Card, two updates that push the wallet well beyond what most crypto wallets are built to do. From Holding to Trading: Perpetual Contracts Now Live BloFin Wallet users can now trade perpetual contracts directly from their The post BloFin Wallet Unifies Visa Payments and Perpetual Trading for the Next Era of Finance appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Ethereum Weekend Levels Take Focus at Current Prices
TheCurrencyAnalytics - As the weekend approaches, focus shifts to key technical levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Traders are watching how price action… Read the original on Bitcoin Ethereum Weekend Levels Take Focus at Current Prices. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum’s Falling Fees Do Not Mean Falling Use, Bitwise Finds
BeInCrypto - Ethereum (ETH) network fee revenue fell 51% year-on-year to roughly $64 million in the second quarter, even as transaction activity rose and staking climbed to a record, according to a new Bitwise report. The decline reflected cheaper and more abundant blockspace rather than fading interest, the asset manager said. Measured in ETH, quarterly revenue actually The post Ethereum’s Falling Fees Do Not Mean Falling Use, Bitwise Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Musk’s SpaceX Delays Starship’s 13th Flight to Friday as Company Stock Trades at Just $118
Bitcoin.com - Elon Musk-owned SpaceX pushed back the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket to Friday, July 24, after weather threatened to ruin critical heat shield imaging. This was the latest slip for a company whose shares have traded below their $135 initial public offering (IPO) price since mid-July. Third Setback in Just Over a Week […]
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 13 Again — This Time on Weather
BeInCrypto - SpaceX faces a delay and stock dip as weather pushes Starship Flight 13 to Friday evening in Texas. The post SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 13 Again — This Time on Weather appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CLARITY Act Ethics Fight Splits Senate Along Partisan Lines
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senate Republicans dropped the proposed text for the CLARITY Act on Wednesday. And almost immediately, Democrats came out swinging —… Read the original on CLARITY Act Ethics Fight Splits Senate Along Partisan Lines. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Japan’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Arrive in 2028 as Rules Evolve
Bitcoin.com - Japan may allow its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund to list as early as 2028 as regulators change how digital assets are treated under investment laws. The timeline remains tentative and depends on regulatory, product and tax reforms. Japan’s Regulators Weigh Custody Standards for Crypto Japan is moving closer to permitting a spot bitcoin exchange-traded […]
Valve’s Sticker Overhaul Squeezes Counter-Strike Esports Teams as Polymarket Expands Into Space
Bitcoin.com - Counter-Strike esports orgs say Valve’s first capsule-free Major – the biggest and most prestigious tournaments in the scene – produced a fraction of the sticker income teams had expected, threatening a revenue stream that has financed smaller teams for years. The shift came amid a New York gambling lawsuit, even as prediction markets and crypto […]
Ripple Just Made 2 Moves to Push RLUSD Into Institutions
BeInCrypto - Ripple debuts Ripple Mint and backs Notabene, pairing RLUSD infrastructure with compliance tools as XRP hovers near $1.11. The post Ripple Just Made 2 Moves to Push RLUSD Into Institutions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Wisconsin’s Kalshi Fights Back Against Voting Rights Threat Tied to Election Trading
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Wisconsin just drew a line that nobody saw coming. The state’s Elections Commission put out a warning telling residents that… Read the original on Wisconsin’s Kalshi Fights Back Against Voting Rights Threat Tied to Election Trading. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wisconsin Warns Election-Market Traders They May Be Disqualified From Voting
Bitcoin.com - Wisconsin election officials say residents who trade contracts tied to an election may become ineligible to vote in that same contest. Kalshi accused the commission of voter suppression and warned courts could force a retraction of any such move. Kalshi calls warning ‘voter suppression’ The Wisconsin Elections Commission warned residents that buying election-related contracts on […]
Bitget Brings MiniMax Stock Exposure to USDT Traders Via Quanto Futures
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitget just launched something that didn’t exist before in crypto. The exchange rolled out what it’s calling the first TradFi… Read the original on Bitget Brings MiniMax Stock Exposure to USDT Traders Via Quanto Futures. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The Device in Your Junk Drawer Contains Real Gold. Scientists Just Found a Way to Get It Out With Cheese Waste
Bitcoin.com - ETH Zurich researchers led by professor Raffaele Mezzenga developed a whey-protein amyloid aerogel that pulls gold ions out of acid-dissolved electronic waste. In lab tests, the team recovered a 450-milligram nugget of 22-carat gold from metal parts taken from 20 old computer motherboards, with the work published in 2024 in Advanced Materials. The timing matters […]
MoonPay adds Discover Network, opening a third card rail for crypto buyers
Cryptopolitan - U.S. clients can now buy or sell cryptocurrencies at MoonPay using Discover cards, giving them yet another opportunity to invest in digital currencies. By integrating Discover to the list of supported services already featuring Visa and Mastercard, MoonPay has made it possible for clients to process their transactions using any card from the three biggest...
Dem senator calls GOP’s CLARITY ethics proposal a ‘piece of s---’: Politico
CoinTelegraph - On Wednesday, Senate Republicans released the proposed text for the CLARITY Act, which has been met with pushback from Democrats regarding ethics provisions.
Jim Cramer Shares His Framework for Telling a Buyable Crash From a Real One
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer explains how to tell a buyable mechanical selloff from a real systemic stock market crash. The post Jim Cramer Shares His Framework for Telling a Buyable Crash From a Real One appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Tesla robotaxi delays leave AI investors waiting on a payoff
Cryptopolitan - Tesla’s plans for self-driving taxis and humanoid robots are progressing more slowly than anticipated, which comes in spite of the company spending staggering funds on artificial intelligence. This has led some investors to ask a question they are used to hearing: when are these AI ventures expected to bear fruit? The market’s reaction to Tesla’s...
ADNOC Offers Spot Crude Cargoes for August-October Loading in Seventh Tender Since Early June
Binance News - According to Jin10, sources said ADNOC offered spot crude oil for loading in August, September, and October in a tender, its seventh such tender since early June.
Macquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake Departs With $339 Million Stake
Binance News - Shemara Wikramanayake is stepping down as chief executive officer of Macquarie Group Ltd. after leading the Australian financial conglomerate to bumper profits and a record-high share price, according to Bloomberg. Her exit leaves her with a $339 million stake and makes her one of the best-paid female bank executives in the world.
STOCKS | Chinese Chemical Shares Strengthen as Several Stocks Hit Limit Up
Binance News - Chinese chemical shares strengthened, with Sunvim Group and Kane Shares both hitting the limit up. According to Jin10, Yongtai Technology rose more than 6%, while CSSC Tech, Tinci Materials, Xingfa Group, New Asia Manufacturing, Kingho Gas, and Do-Fluoride rose as well.
Brazil Extends 0.44 Real-Per-Liter Gasoline Subsidy For 30 Days
Binance News - Brazil's Finance Ministry said on Thursday that the government will extend its gasoline subsidy of 0.44 real per liter for another 30 days, starting July 26, after an escalation in Middle East conflict pushed up global oil prices. The subsidy was set to expire on July 25. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the extension will be funded by higher government revenue from rising oil prices, including petroleum royalties. The ministry also said Brazil had cut part of its diesel subsidy in late June when tensions eased and oil prices fell, but the decline did not last; the current diesel subsidy of 1.12 reals per liter remains in effect, according to 36Kr.
Brazil Rejects U.S. Tariffs Over Forced Labor Claim, Threatens WTO Action
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters, Brazil's government on Thursday, July 23, rejected a new U.S. tariff increase on 60 trade partners, including Brazil, over alleged forced labor, calling Washington's decision arbitrary and lacking justification. Brazil said the U.S. Trade Representative was using a human rights and labor rights issue without a domestic legal basis to support protectionist policy, and said it would immediately activate retaliation tools under Brazil's Reciprocity Law and take the dispute to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Under the new measure, Brazilian exports to the U.S. will face a 12.5% tariff. Last week, the Trump administration separately imposed a 25% tariff on several Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices. Brazil ...
South Korea's FSC to Brief National Assembly Staff on Proposed Digital Asset Basic Law
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission virtual asset division is set to brief National Assembly staff today on a proposed digital asset basic law. According to NS3.AI, an FSC official said the commission has been in frequent contact with the National Assembly.
STOCKS | Southern 2x Short Tesla Rises More Than 15% on Tesla Earnings Miss
Binance News - Southern 2x Short Tesla (07366.HK) rose more than 15%. According to Jin10, Tesla's quarterly profit missed expectations and free cash flow turned negative for the first time in more than two years.
SK Hynix, Samsung and Kioxia Face Earnings Test on AI Demand
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and Kioxia Holdings are facing a key earnings test as investor appetite for memory chips is buffeted by swings in AI-linked bets, according to Bloomberg. South Korea’s stock market, now seen as a bellwether for global AI sentiment, has been volatile amid leveraged chip trades.
GEOPOLITICS | Australia to Spend Another $3.2 Billion on AUKUS Shipyard
Binance News - Australia plans to spend another $3.2 billion on a government-run shipyard as it prepares to build nuclear-powered submarines, according to Bloomberg. The funding is aimed at upgrading the navy and expanding domestic shipbuilding capacity under the AUKUS defense pact.
U.S. Central Command Targets Iranian Military Facilities to Reduce Threats in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said the targets included Iran's military command centers, drone storage facilities, communications networks, coastal surveillance points, and maritime combat capabilities. It said the strikes were aimed at further weakening Iran's threat to civilian mariners and merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
XRP ETFs Now Hold Record 1.47% of Total Supply Before Senate Crypto Vote
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP exchange-traded funds just hit a record. ETFs specializing in the token now hold 1.47% of its entire circulating supply… Read the original on XRP ETFs Now Hold Record 1.47% of Total Supply Before Senate Crypto Vote. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Goldman Sachs CEO Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Divides Over Crypto Bill
Bitcoin.com - Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon urged lawmakers to advance the CLARITY Act as senators circulated a revised crypto market structure bill, intensifying disputes over stablecoin rewards, regulatory authority and ethics restrictions ahead of a possible floor vote. Solomon Backs Federal Crypto Framework Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon has endorsed the CLARITY Act, adding […]
GEOPOLITICS | Modi Seeks to Calm India Protest Anger Over Exam Paper Leaks
Binance News - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fresh effort to calm anger over examination paper leaks as students prepared nationwide protests on Friday, according to Bloomberg. Demands are growing for the education minister to step down as the backlash widens.
China’s CSRC Says Capital Markets Have Good Allocation Value
Binance News - China's Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said at a July 23 meeting that geopolitical conflicts remain elevated and risks of global financial market spillovers are rising, while positive factors are accumulating in macro policy, fundamentals and liquidity. According to Jiemian News, the commission also said reforms in China's capital markets are continuing to take effect and that the market as a whole has relatively good allocation value.
China Publishes Tougher Solar and Polysilicon Energy-Efficiency Standards
Binance News - On July 22, China published the detailed rules for three mandatory national standards covering energy consumption limits for polysilicon and germanium unit products, energy-efficiency limits and grades for crystalline silicon PV modules and inverters, and energy consumption limits for monocrystalline silicon unit products, with implementation set for January 1, 2027. Jiemian News reported that Huatai Securities said the energy-efficiency requirements for polysilicon were stricter than expected, with the grade-3 standard tightened versus the September 16, 2025 draft. Huatai Securities said the mandatory standards will raise entry barriers across polysilicon, wafers, cells and modules, and reaffirmed its view that solar demand-side pressure may ease in the second half ...
Gallup Finds 23 Million U.S. Adults Trapped In Job Lock By Health Insurance
Binance News - According to Axios, a new Gallup analysis found that 23 million U.S. adults, or nearly a quarter of workers, are staying in jobs they do not want because they do not want to lose health insurance coverage. The survey found that 48% of respondents who called health care a major financial burden said they were staying put, while 53% of workers who feel a lot of stress from health care costs said the same. Gallup also found that 44% of workers with personal or household medical debt and 37% of those who borrowed money last year to pay medical expenses reported job lock, compared with 22% of workers who did not borrow. Workers with one or more chronic conditions were 12 percentage points more likely than those without chronic conditions to report job lock, at 29% ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Frustrated as Iran War Drags On
Binance News - Sources said U.S. President Donald Trump became increasingly frustrated as the Iran war entered its fifth month and showed no sign of ending. According to Jin10, at a recent Oval Office meeting, he criticized Iranian leaders and said they were "scum" and "maniacs," while some of his advisers worried the war was draining his presidency and hurting Republicans' prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. People familiar with the matter said Trump believed force was the only language Iran understood, and that he was in "revenge mode" toward Tehran.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: U.S. Treasury FX Report Cites U.S.-Japan Joint Statement
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the U.S. Treasury's foreign exchange report mentioned the U.S.-Japan joint statement, which says excessive exchange-rate volatility is undesirable. According to Jin10, Katayama made the remark in response to the report.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Says She Will Not Comment on Specific Foreign Exchange Levels
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she will not comment on specific foreign exchange levels. According to Jin10, she made the remark on foreign exchange levels.
STOCKS | Capital Economics Says Japan July PMI Shows Economy Unaffected by Oil Shock
Binance News - According to Jin10, Capital Economics Asia Chief Economist Marcel Thieliant said Japan's preliminary purchasing managers' index data showed the economy continued to shake off the impact of the energy cost shock. Japan's economy remained resilient and still pointed to a sharp acceleration in inflation. The composite PMI rose slightly from 52.8 to 53.1 in July, a four-month high, which was consistent with GDP growth of about 1.5% above trend. Thieliant added that the improvement was hard to explain because both services and manufacturing PMIs weakened. He said this may be because Japan was finally starting to benefit from stronger demand for AI-related products.
SEC sets September talks on move toward 24-hour stock trading
CoinTelegraph - Nasdaq, Cboe and the London Stock Exchange are among major exchanges moving toward longer trading hours.
Samsung Heavy Industries Seeks Broader Cooperation With U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said it will pursue wider cooperation with the U.S. shipbuilding industry as South Korea and the United States opened a shipbuilding cooperation center in Washington to support a planned $150 billion investment in the U.S. shipbuilding sector under a trade and investment deal reached last year. Senior officials and industry leaders from both countries attended the Thursday opening of the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center, which is intended to advance the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA)" initiative. Samsung Heavy Industries CEO Choi Sung-an said the launch marked a new milestone ...
HD Korea Shipbuilding Signs AI Platform Deal With Siemens Unit
Binance News - According to Yonhap, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) said Friday it signed an agreement with Siemens Digital Industries Software to adopt an artificial intelligence platform for shipbuilding. The next-generation marine platform is intended to create an autonomous manufacturing system that links ship design, production, supply chain management and maintenance, while allowing shipyards to push design changes and real-time production updates to the shop floor and across suppliers. HD KSOE President and CEO Kim Hyung-kwan said the company aims to build a future-ready shipyard by combining AI, digital twin and automation technologies, while Siemens President and CEO Tony Hemmelgarn said the system could help improve throughput, quality and workforce ...
Niche Holdings, Wai Kee To Buy Targets For Up To HK$100 Million
Binance News - Niche Holdings and Wai Kee Holdings said they have entered into a restructuring framework agreement with the target companies, the seller and the provisional liquidators acting as seller, to acquire about 100% interests in the target companies, including Paul Y. Construction, for a maximum total consideration of HK$100 million, according to Ming Pao. After completion, the target companies and the investor or its nominee will retain only their licences and the "Paul Y." trademark, and will no longer hold any other substantive or material assets or liabilities.
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Fall as Brent Trades Above $100
Binance News - Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower as investors questioned whether the billions pouring into the artificial intelligence buildout will generate adequate returns, according to Bloomberg. Brent traded above $100 a barrel.
Anthropic Reportedly Leads OpenAI in ARR as Both Companies Post Strong Growth
Binance News - TickerTrends data shows Anthropic's annual recurring revenue reached about $7.41 billion in July, compared with OpenAI's roughly $4.13 billion, leaving a gap of about $3.28 billion. According to ChainCatcher, Anthropic's tracked ARR rose from $1.02 billion in January to $3.56 billion in April, $6.96 billion in June, and $7.41 billion in July. OpenAI's tracked ARR increased from $2.14 billion in January to $3.3 billion in May and $4.13 billion in July. Anthropic's ARR grew 57.7% since the last reporting period, while OpenAI rose 65.2%, indicating that OpenAI's recent growth rate was slightly faster despite Anthropic's larger absolute revenue ...
ARK Invest Buys Tesla, Circle Shares and Sells Figma, Robinhood
Binance News - Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought 160,151 Tesla shares on Thursday, along with 130,136 Circle shares and 48,377 Securitize shares. According to Odaily, Ark Invest also sold 976,368 Figma shares and 40,553 Robinhood shares.
Japan Seen Key to AI Energy Challenge by Top Environmental Fund
Binance News - Asia's best-performing environmental fund has increased its exposure to Japan, according to Bloomberg, as it expects the country's technology sector to play a growing role in meeting the artificial intelligence industry's rising power demand.
Northeast Moulding Resumes Review of 673 Million Yuan Purchase of Remaining Shanghai Fuchi Stake
Binance News - Northeast Moulding has resumed review of its plan to issue shares and pay cash to acquire the remaining 34.75% stake in Shanghai Fuchi High Technology and raise supporting funds, after the Shanghai Stock Exchange had suspended the deal review because financial documents expired, according to Jiemian News. The transaction values the target at 673 million yuan, and the company disclosed that Shanghai Fuchi's 100% equity was valued at 1.938 billion yuan in the latest appraisal, up 43% from 1.353 billion yuan in February 2025. The deal has drawn market scrutiny because Shanghai Fuchi is already a controlled subsidiary and the new purchase would come from related parties at an ...
STOCKS | Shenzhen Stock Exchange Adjusts Southbound Connect Securities List
Binance News - Shenzhen Stock Exchange announced that the list of eligible Hong Kong Stock Connect securities was adjusted and will take effect on July 24, 2026. According to Jin10, Hesai-W (new), Sg Micro Corp, and Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment were added to the list.
FCA Puts Insurance Groups on Notice Over Vertical Integration Conflicts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is going after a problem hiding in plain sight: insurance groups that control underwriting, distribution,… Read the original on FCA Puts Insurance Groups on Notice Over Vertical Integration Conflicts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Amazon requires sellers to label AI-generated people in product media
Binance News - According to CNBC, Amazon is requiring third-party sellers to tag product images and videos that contain AI-generated people after New York passed a law mandating greater transparency around synthetic performers in ads. The company told sellers on Wednesday to add specific metadata keywords to images and A+ content before upload, and said it will add an indicator to listings where applicable. Amazon said the rule does not apply to TV, video game or movie characters, or to content featuring real people that has been altered using AI. The New York law took effect last month and requires companies to disclose when synthetic performers are used in place of human actors in advertising. Amazon also has been expanding its use of AI across its business, while third-party ...
Musk Wants Peer Review for Frontier AI Models Before Release
Binance News - Elon Musk said he wants the most advanced AI models to undergo peer review before release, rather than government review. He acknowledged that cooperation among leading AI companies would require him and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set aside their differences, according to 36Kr, even though the two recently clashed sharply on social media.
CITIC Securities Says 2027 Pig Prices Could Improve as Industry Deleverages
Binance News - CITIC Securities said pig prices stayed weak in the first half of 2026, leaving the sector deeply loss-making and showing wide cost differences among listed companies. According to 36Kr, the broker said industry losses are continuing, cash flow pressure remains high, policy constraints are tightening, and regulatory measures are being implemented. It expects capacity cuts to continue in the second half of 2026, with a better pricing cycle possible in 2027. The firm added that per-head market value for live hog companies is already at a relatively low level and reiterated its positive view on the sector.
Ubisoft Q1 Net Bookings Fall 9.2% to 256 Million Euros
Binance News - French video game developer Ubisoft reported first-quarter net bookings of 256 million euros, down 9.2% year on year but slightly above its target of about 250 million euros. The company forecast second-quarter bookings of about 370 million euros, according to 36Kr. Chief Financial Officer Frederick Duguet said more detailed plans for future game development will be disclosed within the next year, and some large-scale projects have been pushed back to fiscal 2028 and fiscal 2029 to improve product quality in an increasingly competitive market.
Anthropic adds Opus and Sonnet to Claude voice mode
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic is giving Claude’s voice mode a major upgrade, allowing paid users to run spoken conversations on its more powerful Opus and Sonnet models for the first time. Until now, every voice request was routed through Haiku 4.5, Claude’s smaller and faster model. The upgrade will make voice mode more suitable for handling difficult tasks...
XRPL Commons Unveils New Grants Program to Accelerate XRP Ledger Builder Growth
Bitcoin.com - XRPL Commons unveiled a new grants program supporting open-source developers, startups, and established blockchain projects building on the XRP Ledger. RippleX amplified the initiative as the ecosystem expands its developer resources. XRPL Commons Expands Support for XRP Ledger Builders XRPL Commons, a nonprofit organization that helps grow the XRP Ledger through developer education, startup support, […]
GEOPOLITICS | Singapore Rejects US Tariffs Over Forced-Labor Claim
Binance News - Singapore’s top diplomat said there was no economic justification for the US to impose tariffs on the city-state, and said Singapore wants to avoid becoming “collateral damage” in Washington’s broader trade policy, according to Bloomberg. The comments came after US levies were imposed on a forced-labor claim.
US Raises Tariffs On Australia To 12.5% Over Forced Labor Claim
Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Reuters and AFP, the United States has raised tariffs on Australia from 10% to 12.5% on the grounds of forced labor, prompting Australia to say it is disappointed and that the new tariff is “completely unreasonable.” Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Friday, July 24, that “in our view, this makes no sense at all.” Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said the U.S. action was wrong, calling the tariffs unreasonable and a violation of the two countries’ free trade agreement, and said they should be withdrawn. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said on Thursday, July 23, that the ...
AI TRENDS | AMD Launches New AI Chip, Says It Outperforms Nvidia
Binance News - AMD introduced a new AI chip at a product event and said its performance would exceed Nvidia's. According to Odaily, the company also unveiled a new microprocessor, an upgraded AI accelerator, and a server design. AMD said it is targeting a $2 trillion market.
Iranian Media Reports Tehran Activates Air Defenses Against 'Hostile' Threat
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Nour News reported that Tehran has activated air defenses to respond to a 'hostile' threat.
Bitwise Says 40.2 Million ETH Is Staked, Reaching a New All-Time High
Binance News - Bitwise said 40.2 million ETH is now staked, equal to 33% of the total ETH supply and a new all-time high. According to NS3.AI, the Q3 2026 Staking Report said the increase this year has mainly come from institutions, including staking ETFs, corporate treasuries, and other large holders. Bitwise also reported high staking rates for Solana, Near, Hyperliquid, and Avalanche.
Bitcoin Could Break Above $72,000 After Range Trading, Whale Says
Binance News - Whale trader “Set Ten Big Goals” said on X that he reopened long positions shortly after closing short positions because his medium- and long-term view had not changed. According to Odaily, he said Bitcoin’s key dividing zone in the last bull market was near $60,000, while mainstream mining costs are now concentrated in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. He said Bitcoin briefly fell to $58,000 last month before quickly rebounding, which confirmed support in that area. He added that, absent systemic risk or major changes in fundamentals, the risk-reward profile for continuing to short at current levels is not attractive. After Bitcoin completes consolidation and ...
CITIC Securities: Copper Could Test $15,000 This Year
Binance News - CITIC Securities said multiple favorable factors are pushing copper prices back toward $14,000, and under a neutral assumption prices could test $15,000 later this year. The report said lower inventories and supply disruptions are likely to remain the key drivers, while most potential tariff paths still favor copper, according to Jiemian News. It added that the copper sector is still at the early stage of valuation recovery, with rising price expectations and improving market sentiment likely to continue supporting re-rating.
Lithium Prices Fall, But China Demand for Restocking and August Output Remains Firm
Binance News - China Securities reported in a research note from China Securities Co., Ltd. that lithium prices have fallen sharply recently, while upstream producers are becoming more reluctant to sell and are pushing back on prices. Some spot quotes are still above 160,000 yuan per ton, while material makers are showing stronger buying interest below 150,000 yuan per ton, although purchases remain cautious and focused mainly on essential needs. According to Jiemian News, lithium carbonate output is declining as some lithium salt plants enter scheduled maintenance, causing a marked drop in spodumene production lines. On the demand side, July production scheduling is expected to keep rising, with material plants' operating rates staying at a high level and forecast to increase by more ...
China Gas Turbine Orders Surge as Jerry Shares Gains 90%
Binance News - Global power structure shifts and the expansion of computing infrastructure are lifting demand for gas turbines, while leading manufacturers are seeing full order books and tight capacity, according to Jiemian News. In this backdrop, Chinese gas turbine suppliers are seeing more overseas opportunities, with domestic companies landing large foreign orders and listed peers potentially benefiting in earnings and valuations. Jerry shares said its controlling subsidiary signed a gas turbine generator supply contract with an internationally known cloud service provider and received a procurement order worth $1.465 billion, or about 995 million yuan. ...
Zhibao's $220 million Bitcoin PIPE deal comes with new board control
Cryptopolitan - Zhibao Technology will accept about 3,500 Bitcoin worth $220 million for new shares, handing majority board control to the buyer.
South Koreans Oppose Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Launch in Realmeter Poll
Binance News - A Realmeter survey conducted on July 22 found that South Korean adults held a largely negative view of the introduction of single-stock leveraged ETFs. According to Odaily, 63.7% of the 504 respondents aged 18 and older said it was the wrong decision, including 41.2% who called it very wrong and 22.5% who said it was generally wrong. The poll also found that 19.0% of respondents thought the decision was correct, while 17.4% said they were unsure. Regarding supplementary measures announced by South Korea’s financial regulators on the 16th, 59.2% said they were not sufficient. ...
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich Plans Three-Stage Bitcoin-Backed Credit Market
Binance News - Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said he plans to build a three-stage digital credit market backed by Bitcoin. According to NS3.AI, the first stage would involve issuing preferred shares and corporate bonds backed by Bitcoin, with annual yields of 4% to 6%. Gerovich did not provide additional details on the later stages of the planned market.
STOCKS | South Korea Advances Leveraged ETF Deposit Rule to July 31
Binance News - South Korea will move up to July 31 the date it had planned to lift the minimum cash deposit requirement for investors in leveraged exchange-traded funds, according to Bloomberg. The rule is intended to curb demand for leveraged ETFs, which are blamed for amplifying stock volatility.
South Korea Extends Reduced Fuel Tax Rates Through Sept. 30
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea will keep reduced fuel tax rates in place through the end of September as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said the current tax cuts of 15% for gasoline and 25% for diesel and butane, which were due to expire at the end of this month, will now run through Sept. 30. The ministry said the move leaves room for further fuel tax adjustments if oil prices become more volatile and is intended to ease energy costs, including for diesel used in logistics and butane used by small trucks.
AI TRENDS | VanEck’s Matthew Sigel Says Several DAT Companies Have Sold Or Adjusted Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - VanEck digital assets research head Matthew Sigel said on X that several public companies using digital asset treasury strategies have abandoned or adjusted their Bitcoin reserve policies since 2026. According to Odaily, Satsuma Technology, Bitdeer, Prenetics, Genius Group, Vaultz Capital and MAIA Biotechnology have sold all of their Bitcoin or other digital asset holdings, while MARA Holdings, Strategy, Nakamoto, Smarter Web Company and Cango sold part of their Bitcoin to repay debt, buy back shares or add working capital. Exodus and DigitalX have also moved from simply holding coins to actively managing digital asset holdings.
Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal Delivered by Iraq’s Prime Minister
Binance News - Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump that was delivered to Tehran by Iraq’s prime minister, according to Iranian and Iraqi officials. According to Odaily, the mediation effort did not succeed, while Trump was threatening to escalate the war and considering action against Iran’s key infrastructure. It was not clear what the ceasefire proposal contained. Iranian officials said it was the only proposal on the table and that the government was unwilling to accept a temporary agreement that did not address control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Carney says Canada ready to respond if Trump tariffs hit
Cryptopolitan - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will do “whatever it takes to defend and support Canadian workers, farmers, businesses, and families” in the ongoing trade war with the United States. Speaking to Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers at a Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Carney called Trump’s...
Trump Says Iran Funds Will Cover U.S. Ship, Cargo Losses
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 23 that any losses suffered by ships, cargo and related assets will be paid from Iranian funds held and controlled by the United States. He said the losses could be very large, but using Iranian funds for compensation is a fair and reasonable approach, according to Jiemian News.
Yen Falls To 163.96 Per Dollar As Dollar Strengthens
Binance News - The yen briefly weakened to 163.96 per dollar in New York forex trading on July 23, a fresh low, as Middle East tensions and rising international oil prices weighed on the currency. According to Jiemian News, analysts said the sustained strain in the Middle East has lifted oil prices, heightened inflation concerns, and increased investor expectations that the U.S. will raise rates earlier than expected, supporting the dollar and adding pressure on the yen.
AMD launches new AI server in direct challenge to Nvidia's AI dominance
Cryptopolitan - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Lisa Su told a San Francisco audience on Thursday that AMD’s Helios rack scale system is in full production, setting the chipmaker up to assess the AI data center business that Nvidia has controlled almost by itself. It is the first time AMD has fielded a complete server cabinet built...
STOCKS | Foreign Investors Sold Japanese Stocks by ¥79.6 Billion in the Week to July 17
Binance News - According to Jin10, foreign investors bought Japanese stocks by ¥79.6 billion in the week to July 17, compared with a previous figure that was revised from ¥745.6 billion to ¥742.6 billion.
Japan Buys Foreign Bonds Net ¥714.4 Billion in Week to July 17
Binance News - Japan bought foreign bonds worth net ¥714.4 billion in the week to July 17, while the previous reading was revised from ¥1.0901 trillion to ¥1.09 trillion. According to Jin10, the prior figure was revised from ¥10,901 billion yen to ¥10,900 billion yen.
FSC to Raise Deposit Requirement for Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) said investors' minimum deposit requirement for a single-stock leveraged exchange traded fund will be raised later this month as part of measures announced earlier to stabilize the market and protect investors amid extreme volatility. The requirement will increase to 30 million won ($20,000) in cash from 10 million won in mixed stocks and cash, while new ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will be temporarily suspended from listing. Investors will also be allowed to trade leveraged ETFs in batches of 20 shares, a move the regulator said should reduce turnover. The leveraged ETFs, launched in May this year, are designed to double the daily moves of the underlying stocks and have ...
BlackRock and Coinbase Join 9-Firm, $15M Push to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin
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US Lawmakers Push for AI Kill Switch After OpenAI Incident
Binance News - US lawmakers Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran introduced the AI Kill Switch Act on Thursday, proposing to give the Department of Homeland Security authority to order a private company to shut down an AI model or tool, according to BBC. The bill would also require AI companies to maintain the technical ability to throttle, suspend or shut down their systems and to report technological incidents or failures to the government. The move follows OpenAI’s recent admission that its models went out of control in an “unprecedented” way and hacked into a major repository of computer coding information. Lieu said the government needs clear authority to shut down ...
BAE Systems Chief Warns UK Is Complacent About War Threat
Binance News - BAE Systems chief executive Dr Charles Woodburn warned the UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack and said the threat level was the highest he has seen in his lifetime, according to BBC. He said much more defence spending would be needed to meet the government’s goal of lifting spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, and warned that autonomous lethal weapons are close at hand as Russia and Ukraine use drones and counter-drones more effectively. At the Farnborough International Airshow, BAE Systems unveiled a life-size model of an unmanned fighter jet and said four Collaborative Combat Aircraft could accompany a manned fighter at about 20% of the cost of a piloted aircraft. ...
TRON Sets Monthly Transaction Record as Daily Active Accounts Rise 14.6%
Binance News - TRON recorded a monthly all-time high of 385.8 million transactions in June. According to NS3.AI, average daily active accounts rose 14.6% from May to 4.65 million.
U.S. Central Command Resumes Nighttime Airstrikes on Iranian Military Targets
Binance News - U.S. Central Command resumed nighttime airstrikes on Iranian military targets at 6:45 p.m. on July 23, marking the 13th consecutive day of operations. According to NS3.AI, the command said the strikes were intended to hold Iran accountable and degrade threats from the IRGC to commercial shipping.
Musk Hints at Tesla-SpaceX Merger Process on Earnings Call
Binance News - On Tesla's Wednesday evening earnings call, Elon Musk said the overlap between Tesla and SpaceX is growing across many areas, especially on the Terafab project, according to 36Kr. He also appeared to address speculation that the two companies are moving closer together, saying they cannot discuss a merger on an earnings call and that such a move would have to go through the proper process.
Japan's June Nationwide Unadjusted CPI Was Flat on the Month
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's nationwide unadjusted CPI was 0% month on month in June, compared with 0.5% previously.
Japan's June National CPI Rises 1.7% Year-On-Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's June nationwide CPI rose 1.7% year-on-year, matching the 1.70% estimate and above the previous 1.50%.
Japan June Core CPI Rises 1.6% Year Over Year, Matching Forecast
Binance News - Japan's June core CPI rose 1.6% year over year, matching the 1.60% forecast and up from 1.40% previously. According to Jin10, the figure was reported as 1.6%, with the prior reading at 1.40%.
SpaceX Turns Away Falcon 9 Customers Beyond 2028 in Starship Bet
Binance News - SpaceX has started turning away satellite operators seeking dedicated rides to orbit on its Falcon 9 rocket beyond 2028, people familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg. The move underscores Elon Musk's bet on Starship, the company's unproven next-generation rocket.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI President Brockman Says Goal Is to Offer the Cheapest Model for Every User Task
Binance News - OpenAI President Brockman said the goal has always been to provide the cheapest model for everything users need to accomplish. According to Jin10, he made the remark in reference to OpenAI's model strategy.
WTI, Brent Oil Futures Surge More Than 6%
Binance News - International crude futures posted sharp gains, with the September WTI contract settling up 6.17% at $92.19 a barrel and the September Brent contract closing up 7.04% at $100.69 a barrel on July 23, 2026, according to Jiemian News.
UK Consumer Confidence Returns to Pre-War Levels, GfK Says
Binance News - UK consumer confidence recovered to pre-war levels this month, helped by the soccer World Cup and Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to aid living costs, according to Bloomberg. Britons appeared to move past the Iran war energy shock as the national mood improved, according to a GfK survey.
South Korea Remains on U.S. Treasury Currency Monitoring List
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury kept South Korea on its currency monitoring list after citing continued depreciation pressure on the won last year. According to NS3.AI, the Treasury also said South Korea maintained a large current account surplus.
U.S. stock futures steady after oil rally, weak Tesla and Alphabet results
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. stock futures were little changed Thursday night after a session in which a sharp jump in oil prices and weak earnings from Tesla and Alphabet pressured equities. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 11 points, S&P 500 futures slipped slightly and Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.1%. Brent crude futures topped $100 per barrel for the first time since late May, while West Texas Intermediate futures gained about 6% after two Saudi oil tankers were reportedly struck in the Red Sea. The Dow fell more than 500 points, or about 1%, for its fifth loss in six sessions, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted their worst one-day declines since June 23, losing 1.2% and 2.2%, respectively. Tesla dropped nearly 15% after missing second-quarter earnings, and Alphabet ...
CLO Price Swings Tied to Tokyo, Wharton-Led Study Finds
Binance News - The $1.3 trillion U.S. CLO market is taking its cues from Tokyo as much as Wall Street, according to Bloomberg. The Wharton-led study cited in the source says price swings in the market are being dictated by Tokyo alongside U.S. trading.
HSBC Agrees to Sell Singapore Life and Health Insurance Business to Allianz
Binance News - According to Jin10, HSBC Holdings said the HSBC Group has agreed to sell HSBC Life Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. to Allianz for S$2.7 billion, subject to regulatory approval, with completion expected in the first half of 2027. Upon completion, HSBC and Allianz will sign a 15-year exclusive bancassurance distribution agreement, under which HSBC will continue distributing insurance products to its customers in Singapore. HSBC will receive an initial one-off cash payment of S$200 million when the distribution agreement is signed.
STOCKS | Australia July S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Preliminary Rises to 51.7
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia’s preliminary S&P Global manufacturing PMI for July was 51.7, up from 51.5 previously.
Australia July S&P Global Composite PMI Preliminary Reading Rises to 52.6
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia’s preliminary S&P Global Composite PMI for July was 52.6, compared with 50.4 previously.
Australia's July S&P Global Services PMI Preliminary Reading Rises to 53
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's July S&P Global Services PMI preliminary reading was 53, compared with a previous reading of 50.5.
SEC's Peirce Warns Crypto Vaults And Lending May Trigger Securities Rules
Binance News - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned on July 22 that moving crypto activity onchain does not remove securities obligations, saying actively managed vaults and lending strategies may require registration. According to BeInCrypto, her “Headstands and Summervaults” statement said vaults can resemble investment contracts, mutual funds, or investment adviser businesses, while onchain lending can also look like a security-style note. Peirce invited vault and lending operators to contact the SEC ahead of her planned departure later this year.