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Federal Reserve Chair Wash emphasized that any future adjustments to balance sheet policy would be preceded by ample advance notice, explanation, and public discussion to allow markets sufficient preparation. He stressed the balance sheet falls under monetary policy, and the Fed should avoid crossing into fiscal policy, aiming to ensure market stability.
Read MoreJune's softer inflation data indicates the market may be overpricing Fed rate hikes. Analysts note weak wage growth and a cooling trend, suggesting limited need for sustained aggressive tightening despite remaining 2023 hike possibilities.
Read MorePresident Trump announced a shift in Iran policy, imposing a maritime blockade on Iranian ports while replacing the "20% U.S. compensation fee" with major trade and investment deals with Gulf states. He stated this aims to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and end violence, while keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to others.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals the U.S. government transferred approximately 296,710 USDT seized from the Bitfinex hack to a Coinbase Prime address, likely for OTC liquidation. This move marks a practical step in law enforcement's process of managing confiscated crypto assets.
Read MoreOn July 14th, Life Token's market capitalization surged past $800 million, reaching approximately $801 million with a notable 24-hour gain of 13.55%. Significant market volatility underscores the need for cautious risk management.
Read MoreFormer Fed official criticizes the 2020 monetary policy framework, stressing the Fed must not shirk responsibility on inflation. He asserts the central bank has tools to ensure price stability and calls for more limited inflation growth, revealing internal pressure for policy reassessment.
Read MoreOn July 14, SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) surged by 15%, closing at $175.28 per share. This rally propelled its total market capitalization to approximately $1.28 trillion, signaling strong market optimism regarding the memory chip sector's recovery and future prospects.
Read MoreThe New York Times reports OpenAI's ChatGPT now integrates prediction market data, displaying World Cup match win probabilities in charts. This marks a new AI-data collaboration, though currently for information only, with no direct trading.
Read MoreNVIDIA is in talks with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to collaborate on cooling and power management solutions for next-generation AI data centers, dubbed "AI factories." The partnership aims to address soaring energy demands and thermal challenges as AI computing scales globally.
Read MoreTrading for SK Hynix ADR options commenced on July 14th, seeing explosive first-day volume exceeding 33,000 contracts. Remarkably, over two-thirds of this activity was concentrated in short-term options expiring this Friday. The market, including retail investors, is actively positioning for a near-term surge in the ADR's price, with the $185 call option being the most actively traded.
Read MoreMultiple crypto community sources indicate Coinbase has quietly launched a streamlined registration process for Chinese-speaking users. The new flow reportedly requires no overseas address proof and can be completed in under 5 minutes, signaling a significant move to expand its reach in Chinese-language markets.
Read MoreChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has set the final price for its STAR Market IPO at 8.66 yuan per share. Based on disclosed holdings, founder and Chairman Zhu Yiming's stake in CXMT is valued at approximately 13.79 billion yuan. Combined with his shares in GigaDevice, his total portfolio value exceeds 30 billion yuan, highlighting significant wealth creation in China's semiconductor sector.
Read MoreMajor U.S. stock indices opened mixed, with the Nasdaq leading gains. AI hardware and storage sectors surged, boosting stocks like SanDisk, TSMC, and Micron. IBM shares crashed over 22% after its preliminary Q2 sales missed expectations, citing a client shift in spending towards chips and servers.
Read MoreOn July 14th, SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) surged 12%, closing at $170.70 per share. This significant rally propelled the company's total market capitalization toward the $1.24 trillion mark, reflecting strong market confidence in the leading memory chipmaker.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals Grayscale transferred approximately 852.7 BTC, valued at around $54.4 million, to Coinbase Prime. This significant institutional movement is being closely watched as a potential indicator of broader market activity and sentiment shifts.
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