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Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has purchased an additional 21,497 shares of Bullish stock, valued at approximately $571,200. This move comes as the stock shows positive momentum, highlighting continued institutional interest in crypto-linked assets.
Read MoreA U.S. official reports that Iran launched missile strikes against merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging at least two ships. While no casualties occurred, the attack heightens security risks in this vital waterway, potentially impacting global energy shipments and regional stability.
Read MoreSouth Korea's KOSPI index fell 3% on July 7th, with Samsung Electronics dropping 5% after an earnings warning. The sell-off reflects growing concerns about corporate profits and economic outlook, weighing on investor sentiment across the market.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital received another 200 BTC on July 7, valued at approximately $12.84 million. Over the past six days, the company has accumulated a total of 1,200 Bitcoin, pushing its recent acquisitions to a staggering value of around $72.65 million, signaling aggressive Bitcoin accumulation.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals investor James Fickel transferred 20,000 ETH (worth ~$36.19M) from Coinbase Prime to a new wallet within two hours, drawing attention to potential whale strategy shifts.
Read MoreMemory chip stocks declined broadly in after-hours trading on July 7, with SanDisk leading the losses. The market is focusing on industry cyclicality and short-term sentiment shifts. This article analyzes the potential drivers behind this sector pullback.
Read MoreAn Israeli official stated to Middle Eastern media that there are no plans to establish permanent military outposts in the southern Lebanon security zone. This clarifies Israel's strategic intent amid border tensions and raises questions about future regional security dynamics.
Read MoreThe US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is reportedly using an AI tool from Anthropic to audit government code. The initiative has already identified multiple vulnerabilities, showcasing AI's practical role in enhancing public sector cyber defenses.
Read MoreKey overnight developments on July 7 include Donald Trump endorsing cryptocurrency, with his family entities acquiring 500 BTC. Corporate moves involve Microsoft's reported layoffs and Riot Platforms' BTC deposit. A major security breach hit BonkDAO, causing significant losses and prompting Upbit to suspend BONK transactions.
Read MoreA US federal judge has reinstated common law fraud claims against Barry Silbert and Digital Currency Group in the Genesis Yield case. The ruling allows key fraud allegations—that investors were misled about financial health before withdrawals halted—to proceed. Some state claims were stayed or dismissed.
Read MoreOnchain data reveals that stablecoin issuer Circle minted an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain on July 7th. This continues a significant expansion trend in 2024, bringing the total new USDC minted on Solana this year to over 64.7 billion, highlighting the chain's growing role in stablecoin and DeFi activity.
Read MorePlans for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve face legal and jurisdictional hurdles. Debate centers on whether Treasury or Commerce should manage it, while Bitcoin’s volatility raises questions about long-term holding. The White House says it will proceed, and bipartisan bills in Congress seek to codify the effort.
Read MoreA hedge fund led by former OpenAI researchers, Situational Awareness, alongside UK investment giant Baillie Gifford, is set to subscribe to approximately $7 billion worth of shares in SK Hynix's Nasdaq IPO. This move signals strong institutional confidence in the semiconductor memory leader's public market return.
Read MoreIsraeli PM Netanyahu reportedly called President Trump to voice concerns over Turkish President Erdogan's rhetoric, seeking U.S. restraint ahead of the NATO summit. Netanyahu also urged halting F-35 sales to Turkey, citing regional stability risks. The White House is weighing its response amid ongoing S-400 tensions.
Read MoreHedge funds have amassed their largest bearish bets on the yen since 2007, pushing the currency to multi-decade lows. Japan's finance minister has reiterated readiness to intervene, as the widening US-Japan yield gap continues to pressure the currency despite recent BOJ policy shifts.
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