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STRC preferred shares face two key events on June 30: ex-dividend date and monthly dividend rate reset. Trading at $73 (27% below $100 face value), current effective yield nears 15%. Investors anticipate dividend rate increase from 11.50% to 12% or higher.
Read MoreFramework Ventures has closed a $400 million fourth fund, signaling a strategic expansion beyond crypto assets. The firm will now invest in a broader range of next-generation technology projects, aiming to lead the next wave of tech innovation.
Read MoreIntensive China-EU trade consultations are underway, but the EU's apparent lack of good faith is alarming. While negotiating, it is preparing more protectionist measures. China remains committed to dialogue but is prepared to counter. The EU insists talks won't affect its use or development of trade tools, making further escalation likely.
Read MoreChina Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. will reduce bond settlement fees for market makers to a 25% discount on transactions identified as genuine market making. The new pricing will be effective from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, using data verified by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
Read MoreZhejiang Province emphasizes deepening the mutual empowerment between AI and fundamental research, guiding increased investment from enterprises and society. It aims to build a competitive innovation ecosystem through enhanced collaboration and improved evaluation mechanisms.
Read MoreBase has postponed its Beryl mainnet upgrade to ensure the B20 Activation Registry is fully operational. Developers must wait for the registry to go live before deploying B20 tokens. The upgrade also reduces withdrawal periods and integrates RethV2.
Read MoreInvestment flows into US stocks turned negative for the first time since March, with $8.5 billion exiting last week. Tech funds led the retreat, suffering a record $9.3 billion outflow, signaling a potential cooling in the AI-driven market rally.
Read MoreTraders are rapidly scaling back bets on further ECB rate hikes as falling oil prices ease inflation fears. Market pricing no longer fully prices in another 25bp hike by end-2026, marking a sharp shift in expectations over the past month.
Read MoreIran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz requires coordination with Iran and adherence to existing agreements. Unilateral decisions or routes made without considering Iran's position as a coastal state are deemed unreliable and may be suspended, reinforcing Iran's pivotal role in the waterway's security.
Read MoreRussia is reportedly considering a months-long ban on diesel exports, amid geopolitical tensions and domestic energy infrastructure attacks. While May production fell, exports remained steady, primarily to Turkey and Brazil. A potential ban could reshape global fuel supply dynamics.
Read MoreBarclays sharply raised Micron Technology's price target to $200, a 70% increase, reflecting strong optimism about the memory chip sector's recovery driven by AI demand and supply discipline. This marks a significant bullish signal for the industry.
Read MoreMassive AI investments by tech giants are straining memory chip supply chains, driving up consumer electronics prices. Analysts warn this demand-driven shortage could persist for years, potentially passing costs to consumers and influencing broader inflation trends.
Read MoreFour early Ethereum wallets, dormant for eight years, recently initiated a massive ETH sell-off. Having received over 37,000 ETH at ~$830 in 2017 and holding through two bull markets, they sold over 33,600 ETH at ~$1,560, realizing ~$27.4M in profit. This move has sparked intense speculation about whale behavior and potential market shifts.
Read MoreJingjia Micro announced plans to provide loans totaling up to 900 million yuan from raised funds to its wholly-owned subsidiaries Jingmei and Jinyuan Zhi. The capital is earmarked for "High-Performance General-Purpose GPU Chip R&D and Industrialization" and "Advanced GPU Architecture R&D Center" projects, accelerating development without altering fund usage or requiring shareholder approval.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a whale opened a $73.76 million leveraged short position, including 40x leverage on Bitcoin. The massive bet highlights extreme risk-taking as markets watch for potential liquidation triggers.
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