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Israel's Prime Minister's Office issued a statement denying reports of plans to assassinate Iranian senior negotiators, calling them "false news" and "complete fabrication." The denial follows a New York Times report claiming U.S. officials had indirectly warned Iran about potential Israeli threats to derail ceasefire talks.
Read MoreSolana's Q2 2026 saw robust performance with $4.84B in tokenized stock volume (96% market share). dApp revenue and on-chain activity hit new highs, while perpetual futures surged to $183B. The Foundation reduced its staking share to promote decentralization.
Read MoreSouth Korea's leading crypto exchange Upbit clarified it will not participate in the initial issuance of Open USD (OUSD). The company stated it might consider involvement in the future expansion of the OpenStandard ecosystem, echoing the cautious stance of other listed Korean firms like Samsung.
Read MoreEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 79 ETH (approx. $137K) via the privacy protocol Railgun, according to on-chain data. The move has drawn attention to high-profile wallet activity and the use of privacy-enhancing technologies in crypto transactions.
Read MoreGlobal funds are pouring into U.S. equities at a record rate, with inflows reaching about 2.5% of total assets under management year-to-date. Since May alone, this proportion has more than doubled, far exceeding historical averages and signaling unprecedented demand for U.S. stocks.
Read MoreAfrican crypto exchange VALR has launched "Perps," a cross-asset perpetual contracts product covering 200+ trading pairs. By integrating Hyperliquid's permissionless on-chain liquidity infrastructure, VALR enables seamless position opening and management, boosting access to derivatives markets in the region.
Read MoreAllianz's chief economist suggests the Fed may need a September rate hike due to persistent inflation and economic resilience from AI and fiscal stimulus, while the ECB is unlikely to act further.
Read MoreBitcoin price action is nearing critical liquidation zones. A break above $63,000 could trigger $657 million in short liquidations, while a drop below $61,000 threatens $526 million in long positions, according to Coinglass data.
Read MoreOn July 3rd, the HYPE cryptocurrency broke through the critical $70 resistance level, reaching $70.449 with a 7.7% gain in 24 hours. Heightened market volatility has analysts urging investors to monitor technical indicators closely and implement robust risk management strategies.
Read MoreBank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is set to deliver a key speech focusing on the coordination between fiscal and monetary policy. Markets are keenly awaiting insights into how UK economic authorities will align their strategies amidst current challenges.
Read MoreBio Protocol launched OpenLabs, a decentralized platform for human-AI scientific collaboration. Its key innovation is a USDC yield-based funding mechanism where generated returns fund project computations and agent work, while principal remains secure. It offers a full pathway from idea to token launch or traditional funding.
Read MoreU.S. antitrust agencies are intensifying oversight of the oil market for potential price manipulation and anti-competitive conduct. They've urged state attorneys general to assist in investigations, warning that market volatility does not excuse illegal behavior.
Read MoreNASA has partnered with a startup to launch a robotic spacecraft, LINK, on a mission to rescue a valuable aging satellite. The mission marks the first demonstration of on-orbit capture technology, aiming to extend the satellite's life by moving it to a higher orbit.
Read MorePrediction markets reached a milestone this week with total open interest hitting a record $1.95 billion. While sports markets drove the surge, non-sports categories like politics and economics also hit new highs, totaling $837 million across major platforms, signaling broad sector growth.
Read MoreSpotify has demanded that prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket remove its branding and publicly clarify the lack of partnership. The move follows findings that users manipulated Spotify's music chart data to settle prediction market bets, highlighting the company's stance against data misuse.
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