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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near Ahvaz on July 19th, according to state media. The incident marks a potential escalation in military tensions between Tehran and Washington, with implications for Gulf security.
Read MoreOstium disclosed that its liquidity pool lost ~23.75M USDC due to an attack on its off-chain price oracle infrastructure. The attacker submitted manipulated price data to extract profits. Trader collateral and open positions were unaffected. The platform has frozen contracts and is collaborating with security firms and law enforcement to investigate and prepare for a secure relaunch.
Read MoreZcash has launched the independent full node client Zakura 1.0.0, aiming to boost private transaction throughput from ~1 TPS to tens of thousands. Built on Zebra, it starts 680x faster and maintains legacy compatibility. The team is developing recursive proofs and private information retrieval to achieve payment-network scale, alongside testing rapid block propagation. The Ironwood upgrade is slated for activation to enhance security.
Read MoreSpaceX stock has fallen below its IPO price after consecutive declines, dropping over 40% from its peak and erasing trillions in market value. Elon Musk's personal wealth has shrunk by more than $250 billion in the past month, with traders betting on further declines through short positions.
Read MoreAAVE has fallen below $90, currently trading at $89.99 despite a 24-hour gain of 2.15%. Significant market volatility highlights the need for heightened risk management and cautious trading approaches in current conditions.
Read MoreEoptolink forecasts H1 2026 net profit of 7-8 billion yuan, surging 77.56%-102.93% year-on-year. The growth is driven by sustained AI computing power investments and product mix optimization, with Q2 profit expected to rise 51%-87% quarter-on-quarter.
Read MoreMoonshot AI has initiated its Hong Kong IPO process and could list within six months. The company is finalizing a funding round that could push its valuation past $30 billion, buoyed by reaching $300 million in annual recurring revenue this June, signaling strong commercial traction.
Read MoreInvesco Great Wall Fund announced a temporary trading suspension for its Nasdaq Technology ETF (Code: 159509) from market open on July 20, 2026, until 10:30 AM. Redemption services remain operational during the halt. This article explores the potential reasons and implications for investors.
Read MoreAcademician Zheng Weimin highlights that the true bottleneck in the Agent era is not just computing power or chips, but the systemic capability to generate stable, low-cost, and high-quality tokens. Tokens are evolving from technical metrics into core production factors.
Read MoreBitcoin's price action approaches two critical liquidation thresholds. Breaking above $66K could trigger $523 million in short position liquidations across major exchanges, while falling below $63K may force $658 million in long position liquidations, according to Coinglass data.
Read MoreMizuho downgraded Circle's rating to "Underperform" with a $50 price target. The analyst warns that new stablecoins like Open Standard, backed by Visa and others, threaten Circle's business model by sharing reserve yields, potentially eroding its partnerships and margins.
Read MoreVisa is recruiting a Senior Director for its Stablecoin Labs in New York, offering a compensation package up to $400,900 plus bonuses and equity. The role will lead the company's Web3 and stablecoin product roadmap, highlighting Visa's strategic move into next-generation digital payments.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals the largest ETH short position, held by address pension-usdt.eth, is now facing approximately $8.31 million in unrealized losses on 50,000 ETH. Despite a historical cumulative profit of $35.6 million, this significant paper loss highlights shifting market dynamics and whale strategy risks.
Read MoreUS warplanes conducted a second airstrike on Iran's southern Qeshm Island on July 19, causing multiple explosions. The attack occurred hours after US Central Command declared the latest round of strikes complete. Iranian authorities are assessing the damage, with local residents reporting 3-5 missile impacts, escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreMarkets digest heightened geopolitical risks and regulatory delays. Crypto fear index recovers from extreme levels. On-chain data shows Bitcoin short-term holder cost basis near $69k, with analysts eyeing potential bear market bottom signals.
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