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Bitcoin whale accumulation rises as MicroStrategy sells stock but holds 843,775 BTC.

Bitcoin gets $2.5B target for $72,000 by August as unknown trader bets big on Fed rally

CryptoSlate - The headline figure is gross notional for one capped spread, while $72,500 touch odds stood at just 4.1%. The post Bitcoin gets $2.5B target for $72,000 by August as unknown trader bets big on Fed rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.

OKX names ex-New York governor Cuomo to its board of directors

Cryptopolitan - Andrew M. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, has joined OKX’s board of directors, formalizing an advisory relationship that started in 2023. Founder and CEO, Star Xu, backed up the exchange’s announcement on X on July 20. Xu wrote, “Governor Cuomo has been a thoughtful voice for OKX for years, and his move to...

IREN jumps 16% after raising AI cloud revenue target above $4B

CoinTelegraph - The Bitcoin miner raised its year-end AI cloud revenue target to more than $4 billion after signing $2.8 billion in new contracts with AI developers.

Jeff Bezos joins $450M funding round for AI startup CuspAI

Cryptopolitan - Jeff Bezos has joined investors backing UK startup CuspAI in a funding round of about $450 million. Existing investor Temasek also participated, highlighting growing confidence that artificial intelligence can speed up one of the slowest and most expensive parts of technology development: discovering new materials for advanced semiconductors. This investment is an indicator of the...

Nearly 5% of All Ethereum Is Now in One Corporate Treasury: Why Top Whale Is Now Tapering Buys

U.Today - Bitmine corners 4.8% of the global Ethereum supply but slashes weekly ETH purchases to execute a massive $ billion stock buyback strategy. Bitmine corners 4.8% of the global Ethereum supply but slashes weekly ETH purchases to execute a massive $ billion stock buyback strategy.

MicroStrategy Is Asking MSTR Investors to Make One Big Trade-Off

BeInCrypto - Strategy raised $263.5 million from share sales without buying Bitcoin. See the trade-off MSTR investors now face. The post MicroStrategy Is Asking MSTR Investors to Make One Big Trade-Off appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Zilliqa says exchange partner's cold wallet hit in ZIL theft

Cryptopolitan - Zilliqa announced today, Monday, July 20, that an unspecified amount of ZIL tokens was stolen from the cold wallet of one of its exchange partners. Zilliqa wrote on its official X account that it had “been made aware of a security incident involving one of our exchange partners, in which ZIL was stolen from a...

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Slashes Weekly Ethereum Purchases by 76% – Here’s Why

CryptoPotato - There's an evident exodus from companies accumulating BTC and ETH in recent weeks.

Strategy Sells $263.5 Million of MSTR Stock but Adds No Bitcoin

Bitcoin.com - Strategy raised $263.5 million through MSTR stock sales while reporting no bitcoin purchases, lifting its U.S. dollar reserve to $3.225 billion as its buying pause stretched into another week. Why Is Strategy Building a Larger Dollar Reserve? A growing cash reserve became the most notable development in Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)’s latest filing with the […]

Strategy raises $263.5M through MSTR sales, holds 843,775 Bitcoin

CoinTelegraph - Strategy boosted its cash reserve to $3.225 billion after selling MSTR shares, while investors weighed the value of its STRC preferred stock.

Strategy Shifts Focus: Record $3.2B Cash Reserve Held

cryptoDNES - Strategy pivots to active liquidity management, holding a record $3.2 billion cash reserve while maintaining its 843,775 BTC portfolio. The post Strategy Shifts Focus: Record $3.2B Cash Reserve Held appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Tax officials urge law change to seize self-custodied crypto in Korea

Cryptopolitan - Four researchers, led by a National Tax Service investigator, are pushing for South Korea to rewrite its Criminal Procedure Act so prosecutors can actually take control of cryptocurrency that suspects hold in private wallets. The current law that South Korean tax officials are seeking to change leaves a gap big enough for a suspect to...

Spain’s World Cup Victory Triggers Massive Crypto Losses for Drake and Others: Details

CryptoPotato - "The Drake Curse" was back in full force.

Saylor joins Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fight as miners get one last chance to avoid forced signaling

CryptoSlate - The current period cannot reach the 55% threshold, leaving one full ordinary window before enforcing nodes require bit 4. The post Saylor joins Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fight as miners get one last chance to avoid forced signaling appeared first on CryptoSlate.

AI boom could make ASML Europe’s first trillion-dollar company

Cryptopolitan - The biggest ASML story is no longer just its earnings—it is the growing belief that the company could become Europe’s first trillion-dollar company. It is expected to be driven by its dominant position in the AI semiconductor supply chain. ASML has increased its forecast revenue for 2026 to a range of between €43 billion and €45...

XRP Ledger Recording Key Reversal in Crucial Metric: Average Number of Transactions on the Ledger Grows

U.Today - XRP Ledger recovering in most important metrics, but it's not yet clear if price is going to follow. XRP Ledger recovering in most important metrics, but it's not yet clear if price is going to follow.

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Hits Five-Month High but Smaller Holders Are Selling

U.Today - Bitcoin accumulation has surged significantly among large wallet holders, while mid-sized holders are doing the opposite, aggressively selling off their holdings. Bitcoin accumulation has surged significantly among large wallet holders, while mid-sized holders are doing the opposite, aggressively selling off their holdings.

Global Media Procurement: The 500-Year Yixing Zisha Teapots Paradigm

DailyHODL - Auckland, New Zealand, 20th July 2026, Chainwire The post Global Media Procurement: The 500-Year Yixing Zisha Teapots Paradigm appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Hash Power Doesn’t Determine Bitcoin’s Price

Bitcoin.com - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back on Sunday against fears that miners defecting to artificial intelligence (AI) threaten bitcoin, arguing the network’s built-in difficulty adjustment keeps blocks flowing no matter how much hash power leaves. The Argument Armstrong made the case in a post on X, wading into a debate that flared the same day […]

Strategy's Michael Saylor Makes 110-Point Case Against Bitcoin's BIP-110

Decrypt - The Strategy chairman argued that the soft fork is a 'bad idea,' warning that it would cause more harm than the problem it aims to solve.

Bitcoin ETFs Pull $75.7 Million Over Two Weeks but Price Stays Flat

TheCurrencyAnalytics - U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs just logged two straight weeks of net inflows. Total haul: $75.7 million. And yet Bitcoin’s price… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Pull $75.7 Million Over Two Weeks but Price Stays Flat. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Capital B approves 10-for-1 reverse stock split to broaden investor base

CoinTelegraph - Europe’s second-biggest Bitcoin treasury company said the September reverse stock split should attract more institutional investors to the French company.

Russia’s parliament to hold final readings on crypto bill Tuesday

CoinTelegraph - Russia’s State Duma is set to consider the crypto regulation bill in second and third readings, with rules for investors and cross-border payments included.

Circle’s President Sold Over 360,000 Shares, The Filings Explain Why

BeInCrypto - Circle President Heath Tarbert has sold more than $30 million in Circle Internet Group (CRCL) stock since the June 2025 IPO. The selling comes amid a 76% stock collapse, and he continues to call for patience. Still, the filings tell a duller story. Most trades were scheduled far ahead and executed automatically. What the Filings The post Circle’s President Sold Over 360,000 Shares, The Filings Explain Why appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Trader maintains $67K BTC price target: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin preserved a key long-term trend line as support for a third week as US-Iran war tensions delivered new five-week highs in oil prices.

AFX Reaches $1.3 Billion in Perpetual Volume Through a Self-Funded Model

BeInCrypto - Perpetual futures have become one of crypto’s busiest on-chain trading categories, with the top 10 perp DEXs recording $6.7 trillion in volume during 2025. This growth has intensified competition among exchanges seeking faster execution, deeper liquidity, and a greater share of derivatives activity. AFX is one such competitor, recording more than $1.3 billion in cumulative The post AFX Reaches $1.3 Billion in Perpetual Volume Through a Self-Funded Model appeared first on BeInCrypto.

'Read Satoshi's White Paper': Dogecoin Cofounder Pushes Back on Security Claims

U.Today - DOGE co-founder defends Dogecoin's security as discussion around merge mining continues. DOGE co-founder defends Dogecoin's security as discussion around merge mining continues.

Alibaba jumps 5.4% after unveiling flagship AI model

Cryptopolitan - Alibaba claims its latest AI model is the world’s strongest after Anthropic’s top system. This move comes as China now stands face to face with U.S AI rivals. The company unveiled a preview of Qwen3.8-Max, the flagship model in its Qwen lineup, through an official X post on Sunday. The preview is now accessible on...

The Trojan horse of institutional adoption

Atlas21 - When banks build custody infrastructure on Bitcoin, they replicate the fractional-reserve logic on the only asset with a mathematically fixed supply in history. The post The Trojan horse of institutional adoption appeared first on Atlas21.

Sen. Warren Pushes Trump To Reveal All Crypto Profits After $1,400,000,000 Earnings Haul

DailyHODL - A leading senator has pressed for more transparency on cryptocurrency profits tied to the White House as lawmakers weigh new market rules. The post Sen. Warren Pushes Trump To Reveal All Crypto Profits After $1,400,000,000 Earnings Haul appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Quiet Weekend Leaves Crypto Markets Poised for Fresh Direction

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto markets wrapped up a notably quiet weekend with little price movement and minimal narrative momentum heading into Monday. Bitcoin… Read the original on Quiet Weekend Leaves Crypto Markets Poised for Fresh Direction. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Drake Loses $1.5 Million Bet as Spain Beats Argentina in World Cup Final

Bitcoin.com - Canadian rapper Drake lost a 1.5 million tether (USDT) wager on Argentina after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0 on Sunday, sealing the latest chapter in a betting saga that has cost the artist millions. How the Bet Died The rapper had placed the wager through crypto casino Stake at +245 odds, […]

South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: Report

CoinTelegraph - The Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot will add two regional banks, new payment features and tests of government subsidy payments using tokenized bank deposits

Kraken Rolls Out Simpler Bitcoin and Ethereum Options to Grow Derivatives Market

DailyHODL - A major crypto exchange has introduced streamlined options contracts aimed at unlocking broader adoption in the derivatives space. The post Kraken Rolls Out Simpler Bitcoin and Ethereum Options to Grow Derivatives Market appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Abruptly Moves $383,000,000 After Eight Years

DailyHODL - A Bitcoin address inactive since 2017 transferred its entire holdings worth about $383 million to a new wallet. The post Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Abruptly Moves $383,000,000 After Eight Years appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

XRP Ledger to Vote on Major Upgrade

U.Today - A major XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgrade could move one step closer to activation in about two weeks, as validators prepare to vote on a package of long-awaited amendments that would introduce batch transactions and confidential transfers. A major XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgrade could move one step closer to activation in about two weeks, as validators prepare to vote on a package of long-awaited amendments that would introduce batch transactions and confidential transfers.

U.S. Airstrikes Continue Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

TheCurrencyAnalytics - The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz for the eighth consecutive night after recent… Read the original on U.S. Airstrikes Continue Amid Rising Tensions with Iran. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

3 Macro Events That Could Shake Crypto Markets This Week

CryptoPotato - A relatively light week lies ahead on the US economic calendar as investors look for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.

Binance Wallet Adds Feedback Tools, Customizable Home Modules, and New Trading Features

Binance News - Binance announced on X that its wallet product updates for this week include several interface and trading changes. The wallet's finance section now includes a quicker feedback entry point and displays protocol audit information. The home page now supports customizable modules and adds a 30-day asset change curve. These updates are presented as part of the latest wallet experience changes. The announcement also says tokenized stocks now include market session and calendar trading status labels. In the app, limit orders now support ETH and Base. In addition, custom signals now support preset wallet groups.

STOCKS | Hedge Funds Lift Kiwi Shorts to Record on Oil Rebound

Binance News - Leveraged funds have pushed short positions on the New Zealand dollar to a record high, betting that a recent rebound in global oil prices could intensify domestic economic pressure, according to Bloomberg. The move reflects growing bearish sentiment toward the kiwi as traders weigh the currency against the oil-led shift in global markets.

Putin Meets North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow

Binance News - According to Lianhe Zaobao citing Xinhua, Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin in Moscow on Sunday, July 19. The Russian presidential website said Putin thanked North Korea for helping Russia carry out its special military operation, while Choe conveyed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's remarks on North Korea-Russia ties. Putin said he highly valued bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea and again thanked North Korea's leadership and people for their support. He also sent his warmest regards to Kim, and Choe said Kim had recently reaffirmed a strategic direction of fully developing North Korea-Russia relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also attended the meeting.

Far East Consortium Unit Sells Silka Seaview Student Dormitory Property To JD.com Affiliate

Binance News - Far East Development's Dorsett Hospitality announced it completed the sale of the Silka Seaview student dormitory property to a JD.com affiliate on July 17, according to Ming Pao reported. Dorsett said it will continue to provide management services for the property under a three-year management contract.

AI TRENDS | Wesfarmers Announces AI Partnership With Microsoft

Binance News - Wesfarmers announced an artificial intelligence partnership with Microsoft (MSFT.O). According to Jin10, the announcement said the two companies have reached the partnership.

Address Holds 57,000 SPCX Long Position With Over $1 Million Unrealized Loss

Binance News - An address previously opened a long position of 57,000 SPCX, according to Onchain Lens. According to Odaily, the position was worth about $7.14 million and is currently showing more than $1 million in unrealized losses.

China Reform Holdings Says Unit Has Used Over RMB 50 Billion For Buybacks

Binance News - China Reform Holdings said on Sunday night that entities linked to its subsidiary China Reform Investment Co. Ltd. have used more than RMB 50 billion in stock repurchase and shareholding increase refinancing loans and related funds to support market stability, according to Ming Pao reported.

STOCKS | Boeing Commercial Aircraft Chief Says Focus Is on Production, Not New Orders

Binance News - Boeing Commercial Airplanes Chief Executive Stephanie Pope said on July 19 that the company’s current focus is on increasing and improving aircraft production, rather than announcing new orders during the Farnborough Airshow. According to Jin10, Pope said Boeing has a strong order backlog and that market demand is not the current problem. Pope said Boeing will focus on listening to customer and supplier needs and advancing product improvements. She said raising production of the 737 and 787 series is crucial to restoring Boeing’s financial position. Boeing is assessing further increases in 737 MAX production, and after regulatory ...

STOCKS | Goldman Sachs: South Korea's Household Asset Gains May Provide Limited Consumption Boost

Binance News - According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs analysts said gains that South Korean residents have made from the local stock market rally may provide only a limited boost to consumption. In a research report, they said this year's growth in household stock wealth could lift South Korean consumption by about 0.3% of GDP. They added that some of the modest gains may be offset by higher debt repayment costs as the Bank of Korea restarts its rate-hiking cycle, and that stock-return volatility and recent market pullbacks may lead residents to view stock-market gains as temporary, limiting the pass-through from stock wealth growth to consumption.

GEOPOLITICS | Soybeans, Corn Extend Gains as US-Iran Hostilities Escalate

Binance News - Soybeans and corn futures extended gains as crude oil jumped after hostilities in the Middle East escalated, according to Bloomberg. The move boosted the appeal of biofuels as energy markets reacted to the worsening US-Iran tensions.

AI Startups Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 Nears Top OpenAI and Anthropic Models

Binance News - Mainland China AI startup Moonshot AI released its next-generation model Kimi K3 on July 17, with performance in multiple industry benchmark tests said to be close to top models from OpenAI and Anthropic. Chinese AI stocks also came under pressure, with Zhipu (2513) falling more than 15% and MiniMax (0100) dropping over 10% to a record low, according to Ming Pao.

STOCKS | Morgan Stanley Says Europe's Diesel Squeeze Will Deepen

Binance News - Europe's diesel squeeze is set to deepen as a series of major supply challenges hit the market at once, Morgan Stanley said, according to Bloomberg. The bank cited record refining margins in the region and slumping stockpiles.

Morgan Stanley: European Diesel Supply Tightness May Deepen

Binance News - According to Jin10, Morgan Stanley said Europe is facing a diesel supply squeeze as several major supply challenges emerge at the same time, refinery margins in the region have hit record highs, and inventories continue to decline. Analysts including Martyn Raetz said in a report on July 19 that Europe’s diesel inventories could fall to their lowest level in years by the end of the year, and that the real bottleneck in the oil system is refining rather than crude oil. They also said some African oil cargoes have not yet been sold and that forward prices in some market areas are showing a bearish trend.

STOCKS | Zhongji Innolight Starts Gauging Interest for Hong Kong Listing

Binance News - China’s Zhongji Innolight Co. is starting to gauge investor demand for a Hong Kong listing, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News. The move signals the company is exploring a share sale in the city, Bloomberg reported.

Polymarket User Yamal19 Wins $1.135 Million on World Cup Final Bet

Binance News - Polymarket account "yamal19" made a single profit of $1.135 million by betting on Spain to win the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final. According to Odaily, the account placed the bet on Spain winning the match.

Kweichow Moutai Raises Feitian Moutai Prices Again

Binance News - Kweichow Moutai Co. raised prices of its flagship Feitian Moutai spirit for the second time in several months as it seeks to lift margins, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as demand weakens for China’s biggest liquor maker.

KOSPI Sidecar Activated After Sharp Fall On Semiconductor Losses

Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's bourse operator activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on Monday after the index dropped sharply, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline. Program trading in KOSPI-listed shares was suspended for five minutes around 11:22 a.m., and the KOSPI was down nearly 4.25% as of 11:25 a.m. The fall came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after a third member of the U.S. military died during a weekend of attacks between the United States and Iran. A sell-side sidecar is triggered when the KOSPI 200 Futures Index falls 5% or more for at least one minute.

Shanghai Guoxin Chuangchuang Private Fund Established With 6.002 Billion Yuan Capital

Binance News - Shanghai Guoxin Chuangchuang Private Fund Partnership was recently established with registered capital of 6.002 billion yuan and a business scope covering private equity investments, investment management and asset management, according to 36Kr. The executive partner is Guoxin Chuangchuang (Shanghai) Investment Co. Ltd., and the partners include Shanghai Chuangchuang Private Fund Partnership, the Central Enterprise Strategic Emerging Industries Development Fund, and Guoxin Holdings (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

STOCKS | New Zealand Meat Sales to US Surge 60% as American Beef Herd Shrinks

Binance News - New Zealand meat exports jumped to a record in the second quarter as sales to the US surged 60%, according to Bloomberg. The increase comes as American cattle herds have shrunk and an invasive parasitic fly threatens some farmers.

Honda and GAC Group Renew GAC Honda Automobile Joint Venture Agreement, Extending Partnership to 2038

Binance News - According to Jin10, Honda and GAC Group have renewed the GAC Honda Automobile joint venture agreement, extending their partnership to 2038.

Mitsubishi UFJ: Oil Rebound May Pressure Asian Currencies

Binance News - Mitsubishi UFJ currency analysts said in a research report that a rebound in oil prices may pressure Asian currencies. According to Jin10, the rebound comes as the geopolitical risk premium rises and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declines. The Thai baht and the Indian rupee have shown greater sensitivity to the oil price rebound and fell about 1% against the U.S. dollar last week. For the baht, downside risks remain dominant, especially as Thailand's balance of payments deteriorates.

South Korea, Algeria Agree To Launch Direct Air Services

Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea and Algeria have agreed to establish direct air services and designate traffic rights, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday. The two countries signed an air services agreement in January 2005 that took effect in July 2009, but direct flights had not started because the traffic rights had not been negotiated. The sides agreed to assign traffic rights for up to four weekly passenger and cargo flights. South Korea currently has only one direct route to Africa, the Incheon-Addis Ababa service to Ethiopia, despite rising demand for intercontinental travel. A ministry official said the deal is expected to draw traffic to and from Algeria and also funnel transfer passengers from across Africa and some Mediterranean countries ...

Chinese Stocks Rebound After State Funds Reveal Buying

Binance News - Chinese shares rose after last week’s rout as two major state funds disclosed fresh purchases and regulators prepared to meet key industry participants, according to Bloomberg. The rebound came after the market had tumbled last week, with the buying by the so-called national team helping support sentiment.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Strikes U.S. Aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba Airport With Ballistic Missiles

Binance News - Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used ballistic missiles to strike U.S. aircraft at Jordan’s Aqaba Airport, according to Jintou. According to ChainCatcher, the report said the aircraft were targeted at the airport in Aqaba, Jordan.

Grayscale Says Bitcoin Covered Calls Could Hit 22% Yield in Flat Markets

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin isn’t moving much. And for some investors, that’s actually the point. Grayscale put out an analysis arguing that a… Read the original on Grayscale Says Bitcoin Covered Calls Could Hit 22% Yield in Flat Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

STOCKS | Taiwan Traders Cut Leverage at Fastest Pace in 15 Months

Binance News - Taiwan's retail investors unwound leveraged stock bets on Friday at the fastest pace since April 2025, helping push the local equity market into a technical correction, according to Bloomberg. The move signals a sharp pullback in risk-taking among traders in the market.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio: U.S. Remains Open to Diplomacy on Iran

Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States remains open to resolving the Iran issue through diplomatic means.

STOCKS | EQ Resources Shares Jump as Andrew Forrest Agrees to Buy 16.8% Stake

Binance News - EQ Resources Ltd. shares surged after mining billionaire Andrew Forrest agreed to acquire a 16.8% stake in the Sydney-listed tungsten producer from Oaktree Capital Management LP, according to Bloomberg. The deal gives Forrest a larger holding in the tungsten miner, whose stock rose on the news.

Meili Tianyuan Medical Health Forecasts Higher Interim Profit And Revenue

Binance News - Meili Tianyuan Medical Health (2373) said it expects interim net profit of no less than RMB 235 million, up at least 37% from the same period in 2025, with revenue of no less than RMB 1.88 billion, up at least 28%, according to Ming Pao. The company also forecast adjusted net profit of no less than RMB 260 million, representing growth of at least 36% from the same period in 2025.

Jim Cramer Says Wells Fargo, J.B. Hunt, Biotech Stand Out as Tech Sells Off

Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wells Fargo has been building out its mergers-and-acquisitions and underwriting business under CEO Charlie Scharf, while J.B. Hunt reported a strong upside surprise this week and the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is up more than 27% this year. He also said Stripe's offer to acquire PayPal shows consolidation could continue in fintech, while tech names including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Intel, AMD and other data-center-related stocks have come under pressure.

South Korea Prepares Second Phase of CBDC Pilot Project

Binance News - South Korea's central bank digital currency pilot project, the Hangang Project, is set to enter its second phase. According to Odaily, the Bank of Korea and commercial banks are making final preparations for real transaction tests of deposit tokens, with actual trading expected to begin as early as September if system development and participant recruitment are completed as planned. In the first phase of testing from April to June last year, 81,000 people participated through e-wallets and completed 114,900 transactions using deposit tokens. The first phase mainly examined the deposit token payment system, while the second phase will focus on commercialization. ...

Mysterious Whale Buys $1.95 Million on Spain to Win 2026 World Cup

Binance News - A mysterious whale created a new wallet 10 hours ago and bought $1.95 million worth of a bet on Spain winning the 2026 World Cup when the odds were 59.1%. According to Odaily, the whale won the wager and made a profit of $1.35 million within hours.

BOK Hikes Rates to 2.75% as Fiscal Expansion Cuts the Other Way

Binance News - According to Yonhap, the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate to 2.75% last week, the first increase in 3 1/2 years, as it moved to curb inflation driven by oil prices, geopolitical tensions and a weaker won. Consumer prices have stayed above 3% for two straight months, while the won has traded above 1,500 against the US dollar through much of the past month. The article said exports have hit record highs on a semiconductor boom, but the broader economy is under strain from nearly 2,000 trillion won ($US1.34 trillion) in household debt and rising borrowing costs. The BOK estimated that a 25 basis-point hike adds about 1.8 trillion won in annual interest expenses for ...

STOCKS | Kimi Concept Shares Strengthen as Moonshot AI Reportedly Sends IPO Proposal to Investors

Binance News - A-shares linked to the Kimi concept strengthened, with Jiu'an Medical hitting the daily limit up, Runze Technology rising more than 6%, and shares of Sanqi Interactive Entertainment, Insa, AdFluence, and Zhewen Interactive among those also advancing. According to Jin10, media reports said Moonshot AI has sent an IPO proposal to investors and could complete a Hong Kong listing as soon as within six months.

STOCKS | China Steps Up Efforts to Stabilize Its Sagging Stock Market

Binance News - China is accelerating efforts to arrest a slump in its stock market, with two major state funds revealing fresh purchases and regulators set to meet with key industry participants, according to Bloomberg. The moves signal stepped-up official support for equities as authorities seek to shore up sentiment and limit further declines.

STOCKS | China Oilfield Services Shares Open Higher as Fars News Reports Hormuz Traffic Falls to Zero

Binance News - China's A-share oilfield services and engineering sector opened higher, with Keli Shares rising more than 8%, Tongyuan Petroleum gaining nearly 5%, and shares including Zhenhua Oil, China Oilfield Services, China Petroleum Engineering, BeiKen Energy, and CNPC Capital following higher. According to Jin10, Fars News Agency reported on the 19th, citing sources, that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had fallen to zero and that the strait would remain closed as long as the United States continued its provocative actions.

CRRC Controlling Shareholder Plans Up To RMB 300 Million A-Share Buyback

Binance News - CRRC said its controlling shareholder, CRRC Group, plans to increase its holdings in the company's A shares over the six months from the announcement date through Shanghai Stock Exchange-approved methods, with a purchase amount of no less than RMB 150 million and no more than RMB 300 million, according to 36Kr. The company said it received notice of the plan on July 20.

STOCKS | Trent Plans 100 Westside Stores a Year to Revive Growth

Binance News - Trent Ltd., the Tata Group retailer behind Westside, plans to open as many as 100 stores a year, double its current pace, to revive growth, according to Bloomberg. The expansion would mark the biggest push yet for the premium clothing brand Westside.

STOCKS | Chinese Shares Open Higher, With Oilfield Services and Semiconductors Leading Gains

Binance News - Chinese shares opened higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.73%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 1.18%, and the ChiNext Index up 2.20%. According to Jin10, oilfield services engineering, CPO, semiconductors, and advanced packaging were among the leading gainers.

STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher, Hang Seng Index Gains 1.11%

Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.11% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 2.20%. According to Jin10, chip, PCB, and optical communication sectors led gains, while Montage Technology (06809.HK) rose more than 6% and Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) climbed more than 4%.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Strait of Hormuz Is Not Safe While U.S. Actions Continue

Binance News - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be considered safe as long as U.S. actions in the region continue, and that no oil, gas, or petrochemical products can pass through safely. According to Jin10, they made the statement in response to continued U.S. activity in the region.

Mizuho Securities Warns of a Global Financial Market Triple Hit

Binance News - Mizuho Securities' head of Asia-Pacific macro strategy, Vishnu Varathan, said global financial markets could face a "triple hit." According to Jin10, he cited the escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict, concerns over overheated AI valuations, and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance driven by worries about elevated and stubborn inflation.

STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Futures Open Day Session Up 1.10%

Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened the day session up 1.10% at 24,738 points, with a premium of 173 points. According to Jin10, the contract was higher at the open.

WORLD CUP | Rodri Captains Spain To World Cup Glory

Binance News - Rodri captained Spain to a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, and Ferran Torres scored the 106th-minute winner at Met Life Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports. The Manchester City midfielder was also named Player of the World Cup as Spain won the tournament for the second time.

U.S. Official Says America Is Planning a Larger War With Iran

Binance News - According to Jin10, a U.S. official familiar with internal government discussions said the United States is planning a larger war, while the Pentagon is increasing the number of military aircraft in the region. The official also said any expansion of U.S. military operations would be constrained by dwindling air-defense and long-range munition stocks, as well as limits on the ability to rapidly deploy more troops and aircraft to the region because of battle damage.

STOCKS | TSMC Plans Additional $100 Billion U.S. Investment for AI Chip Demand

Binance News - TSMC plans to add $100 billion in U.S. investment to meet rising demand for AI chips and respond to competitive pressure from Intel and Elon Musk's Terafab. According to Odaily, the additional investment may be used to build four wafer fabs in Arizona, and the company's local footprint could eventually expand to 10 wafer manufacturing plants and two advanced packaging facilities.

STOCKS | China Futures Open Mixed, with SC Crude Oil and LU Fuel Oil Up More Than 7%

Binance News - At the morning open, China's main domestic futures contracts were mixed. According to Jin10, SC crude oil and low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) rose more than 7%, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gained more than 5%, asphalt rose more than 3%, benzene and propylene climbed nearly 2%, while glass fell more than 1% and Shanghai zinc lost nearly 1%.

China's Five-Year Loan Prime Rate at 3.5% as Expected

Binance News - China's five-year loan prime rate was 3.5%, in line with expectations and unchanged from the previous reading. According to Jin10, the expected level was 3.50% and the previous value was 3.50%.

South Korean Chip Stocks Fall Beyond Fundamentals, Analyst Sees U.S. Big Tech Earnings as a Catalyst

Binance News - According to Jin10, a securities analyst said the recent global sell-off in semiconductor stocks has gone far beyond what fundamentals reflect. Hana Securities researcher Lee Jaeman said the pullback in semiconductor shares appears excessive even after taking market concerns about cyclical swings in the sector into account. He said the catalyst for a rebound in semiconductor company shares will be earnings reports from U.S. hyperscale cloud service providers, which are set to be released sequentially starting in late July. He added that the combined capital expenditure growth rate of Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon is ...

STOCKS | South Korean Stocks Attempt Rebound as Analyst Sees Range-Bound Trading Through Year-End

Binance News - South Korean stocks are trying to rebound after a sharp recent pullback, but analysts said it will be difficult to retake earlier highs in the third quarter. According to Odaily, KOSPI margin financing remains at a relatively high level, and market volatility may widen further, with South Korean stocks expected to trade in a range and search for direction through year-end. iM Securities researcher Kim Jun-young said in a report on the 20th that it is better not to expect the KOSPI Index to return to its previous high in the third quarter. He said the market is likely to remain in a range-bound, directionless phase that could last until year-end. Kim added that persistently high margin ...

STOCKS | Rupiah May Recover on Rate Hike, Stronger Fiscals

Binance News - The Indonesian rupiah may regain some stability as analysts expect Bank Indonesia to keep supporting Asia’s worst-performing currency, according to Bloomberg. Foreign funds are also expected to increase purchases of Indonesia’s high-yielding bonds as stronger fiscal conditions underpin the outlook.

GOLDMAN SACHS Sees Tight Copper Markets Outside the U.S. for Some Time

Binance News - According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs expects copper markets outside the U.S. to remain tight for some time.

Lingyi Zhizao Has Bought Back 29.06 Million Shares Since July 17

Binance News - Lingyi Zhizao said it has repurchased 29.0624 million shares, or 0.36% of its total share capital, through its dedicated buyback securities account as of July 17, according to 36Kr. The shares were bought via centralised auction trading at prices ranging from 12.45 yuan to 14.43 yuan per share, for a total of 399 million yuan excluding transaction costs.

China State Grid Opens Third 2026 UHV and Transmission Equipment Bids

Binance News - China State Grid has begun publishing preferred bidders for its third 2026 batch of UHV equipment tenders and its third transmission and substation equipment tenders, including cable products, according to a CITIC Securities report cited by 36Kr. The report said the first three UHV procurement rounds this year have already exceeded the full-year 2025 total, while demand for high-voltage equipment is expected to stay elevated as main grid construction remains strong. CITIC Securities said leading domestic high-voltage equipment makers that are currently at low levels could see an inflection point.

U.S. President Donald Trump: We Struck Iran Again Tonight

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said, "Tonight we struck Iran again." According to Jin10, that was his full statement.

Ship Catches Fire Northwest of Kumzar Near Strait of Hormuz

Binance News - According to Jin10, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office said a vessel caught fire about 8 nautical miles (14.8 kilometers) northwest of Kumzar, Oman. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed. Kumzar is located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and faces Iran across the water.

Analyst Noname Says Bitcoin Will Not Bottom This Quarter

Binance News - Analyst Noname said on X that Bitcoin will not bottom this quarter and argued that sideways trading reflects indecision. According to ChainCatcher, he said indecision at current price levels often breaks down first before moving higher, and that the market may not become clear for at least another quarter. He also laid out a monthly outlook for 2026, calling July a period of false stability and a bear-trap rebound, August the start of a real selloff with a first test of the $50,000 area, and September a phase of continued pressure as a W-shaped bottom begins to form. In October, he said Bitcoin would reach a true bottom and accumulation zone, followed by early signs of recovery in November ...

AI TRENDS | Samsung SDS Launches FuriosaAI-Based NPUaaS on Samsung Cloud Platform

Binance News - Samsung SDS said on the 20th that it has launched a service-based NPU, or NPUaaS, on Samsung Cloud Platform (SCP) using FuriosaAI's second-generation neural network processor, Renegade (RGND). Renegade is a Korean-made NPU for AI inference and is used for response generation, document analysis, and image recognition in trained AI models. According to Odaily, Samsung SDS said NPUaaS customers do not need to buy NPU servers or build their own data centers and can use the service on SCP through a subscription model. Companies can choose one, two, four, or eight NPUs based on demand and data scale, and use them with SCP products including high-performance ...

STOCKS | Jingwei Tiandi Tops Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect Buying

Binance News - Data compiled from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's disclosure records on Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings showed that, as of July 18, 2026, Jingwei Tiandi (2477) recorded the largest increase in holdings, rising by 199 million shares, according to Ming Pao. Southbound investors' largest reduction was in Southern Hang Seng Tech (3033), which saw holdings cut by 203 million shares.