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Robust earnings from Microsoft and Amazon have boosted market optimism regarding AI-related capital expenditure and demand, propelling the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index higher in pre-market trading. The rally, led by Intel, highlights strong performance in memory and logic chips, reflecting sustained confidence in AI infrastructure.
Read MoreOn July 31st, Circle announced it has obtained a trust charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This critical license represents a major step forward for USDC's regulatory compliance, solidifying its operational foundation under a stringent, institutional-grade regulatory framework within a key U.S. financial market.
Read MoreOn July 31, Brent crude oil prices surged, decisively breaking through the key $88 per barrel level with an intraday gain of 1.30%. This movement highlights heightened market volatility and shifting supply-demand dynamics, potentially driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic indicators.
Read MoreHyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan announced the initial release of HIP-4's permissionless deployment feature on testnet. Developers can now deploy using provided interface documentation. Configurable fees and additional templates are planned, with community feedback actively sought.
Read MoreGigaDevice unveiled a share repurchase plan on July 31st, allocating 1 to 2 billion yuan from internal or raised funds over six months. With a maximum price of 750 yuan per share, the move signals strong confidence in long-term value and aims to optimize capital structure.
Read MoreTD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and $260 price target for STRG, noting management's focus on restoring preferred shares to par value. The firm posted a significant Q2 loss and paused Bitcoin purchases for five weeks while building cash reserves.
Read MoreBinance will list GRVT/USDT perpetual contracts on July 31, 2026, offering up to 10x leverage. This expands derivatives trading options for users seeking exposure to DeFi assets with flexible margin strategies.
Read MoreOn July 31st, a newly created wallet withdrew 468.30 BTC (approx. $29.9M) from BitMEX in a single transaction. This marks the first eight-figure withdrawal since the exchange announced its impending shutdown, sparking speculation about the movement's significance.
Read MoreBlueBay's CIO Mark Dowding warns that if the Fed abandons forward guidance, it risks losing market confidence. With US debt at record highs and growing rapidly, a sudden loss of market trust due to policy uncertainty could pose significant systemic risks.
Read MoreDefense tech firm Space-Eyes, backed by Eric Trump, plans to go public through a $638 million SPAC merger. The move highlights the Trump family's ongoing involvement in the defense sector and leverages the popular SPAC route for a quicker public listing.
Read MoreInstitutional capital is rapidly concentrating into a narrow set of major altcoins, with over 70% of OTC flow now institutional. This shift suggests the next altcoin season may favor a select few winners rather than broad market rallies, reshaping investment strategies.
Read MoreThe US and Israel are reportedly discussing a potential land blockade against Iran to increase economic pressure. The plan would require pressuring Iran's neighbors to close border crossings, though geopolitical complexities cast doubt on its feasibility. Analysts suggest economic isolation combined with military deterrence could be key to forcing concessions.
Read MoreAmazon's stock surged 13% pre-market after reporting stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 results. AWS revenue growth hit an 18-quarter high. The company raised its full-year capital expenditure outlook and expressed strong optimism about long-term AI demand, forecasting a potential compute shortage through 2028.
Read MoreOn July 31, a crypto whale withdrew 4,950 ETH (worth ~$9.34M) from Binance and staked the entire amount via Lido. This major move highlights institutional interest in staking yields and signals a shift of assets from exchanges to DeFi protocols.
Read MoreOn July 31, DeepSeek announced the public beta of the official DeepSeek-V4-Flash API. The new version shows significant Agent capability enhancements, outperforming the previous V4-Pro-Preview in benchmark tests. The company used a minimalist testing framework for evaluation, hinting at the imminent release of new developer tools.
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