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South Korea's KOSPI index staged a significant intraday recovery on July 2, paring losses from nearly 7% to under 3%. The rebound was led by heavyweight stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, though investor sentiment remained fragile amid the market volatility.
Read MoreARK Invest purchased nearly $18 million worth of Circle stock on July 2 as shares fell to $61.95. The move comes amid a 41% monthly decline for CRCL, highlighting Cathie Wood's contrarian bet on the digital payments firm.
Read MorePrecious metals surged on July 2nd, with spot silver climbing 1.55% to break above the key $60 per ounce level. Spot gold also rose 0.8%, indicating renewed investor interest in the sector.
Read MoreX has launched a professional live streaming hub within Creator Studio, offering a suite of tools for creators. Backed by a $1 million incentive fund, the move aims to attract streamers and position X as a premier destination for real-time content.
Read MoreInvestment firm ParaFi Capital has purchased an additional 56 million SKY tokens worth $2.98 million, following a major portfolio shift from AAVE to SKY in March. This move signals continued strategic confidence despite current unrealized losses on the position.
Read MoreBitwise's Head of European Research suggests Bitcoin may bottom earlier than the widely anticipated October timeline, with July potentially marking a key shift. Semiconductor stock movements could influence Fed policy, creating conditions for a crypto market turnaround.
Read MoredYdX Labs launches Arcus DEX on Robinhood Chain, enabling stock token and crypto trading. The announcement triggered sharp DYDX price swings and community concerns about dYdX Chain's independence, though the foundation clarified governance remains unchanged.
Read MoreA wave of selling in US tech stocks triggered a 5% plunge in South Korea's benchmark index. Semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics were hit hard, with their shares tumbling 8% and 7% respectively, raising concerns about the sector's outlook.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a major crypto whale has opened a massive leveraged long position on Ethereum. The position involves 22,000 ETH with 20x leverage, valued at ~$35.37M, and a liquidation price of $1,758.59. This high-stakes bet highlights extreme market conviction alongside significant liquidation risks.
Read MoreOn July 2nd, South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted at market open, crashing 416.54 points or 5.02% to 7,886.87. Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened lower. This synchronized sell-off across major Asian indices signals a sharp shift in market sentiment and rising risk aversion.
Read MoreUniswap has fully deployed its V2, V3, V4, and UniswapX protocols onto the Robinhood Chain. As the core AMM, it enables token swaps, liquidity provision, and stock token trading via web, wallet, and API, integrating a mature DeFi suite with the emerging layer-2 network.
Read MoreGrass has launched its Stage 2 rewards checker. Users can now verify eligibility for rewards earned by contributing bandwidth between October 14, 2024, and June 8, 2026. Rewards will be distributed in USDC.
Read MoreSolana Foundation has launched its on-chain governance proposal mechanism, allowing validators to submit and decide on core protocol decisions. Proposals require at least 15% of total stake support to proceed to a formal vote, utilizing a stake-weighted on-chain voting system.
Read MoreOvernight news centered on central bank policy and tech moves. Fed's Waller ruled out forward guidance on rates, while tech giants advanced in AI and chips. Meta plans to sell excess AI compute, and Venice AI secured major funding.
Read MoreTom Lee highlights the Ethereum Foundation's proactive engagement with governments on financial infrastructure, economic models, and blockchain neutrality. This signals a strategic shift from technical development to regulatory dialogue, strengthening Ethereum's role in future financial systems.
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