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Trump warns of a potential government shutdown in September if the filibuster rule is not eliminated, framing it as a pressure tactic to force congressional action on key legislative priorities and funding bills.
Read MoreAs of July 12, BitMine's Ethereum holdings grew to 5.77 million ETH, a weekly increase of over 27,000 tokens, representing 4.8% of ETH's total supply. Its combined crypto, cash, and "Moonshot" assets total $11.3 billion, alongside significant BTC, stock, and unencumbered cash positions.
Read MoreMajor U.S. banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America are forming a blockchain-based network for tokenized deposits, operated by The Clearing House. This initiative aims to counter the rapid growth of stablecoins like USDT and USDC in payments, targeting wholesale transactions first. It responds to projections of stablecoin flows exceeding $50 trillion by 2030.
Read MorePresident Trump suggested the U.S. might take over operations of the Strait of Hormuz in the future, stating America would be compensated for its role. This statement directly targets a global energy chokepoint, signaling a potential expansion of U.S. strategic influence in the Middle East and raising international concerns over maritime security.
Read MoreBNB Plus faces delisting from Nasdaq for failing to maintain a minimum bid price of $1. While planning an appeal, its shares will transition to the OTCQB Venture Market starting July 14, 2026, under the same ticker BNBX.
Read MoreStrategy has raised approximately $466 million through an at-the-market offering of its common stock. The company disclosed that its Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged during the period, with no new purchases or sales. This move highlights its continued commitment to its core Bitcoin strategy while securing additional capital.
Read MoreKalshi has launched Kalshi Pro, a professional trading terminal for active and high-frequency traders. It offers an integrated interface for multi-contract trading, real-time order book data, and advanced tools for perpetual futures, aiming to unify risk and position management across markets. The terminal is currently in public beta.
Read MoreYemen's internationally recognized government accused Houthi forces of seizing a Red Cross aircraft at Sana'a International Airport on July 13th. The incident threatens humanitarian aid delivery and raises serious safety concerns for aviation and relief operations in conflict zones.
Read MoreThe UK government has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. This landmark decision signifies a major policy shift and is set to trigger significant diplomatic, economic, and security repercussions, potentially escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreIran announced on July 13th that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to U.S. military violations of a memorandum of understanding. The move aims to assert Iran's sovereignty over the vital waterway based on the Islamabad Memorandum, raising global concerns over energy shipping and regional security.
Read MoreDriven by the AI boom, South Korea's stock market surged but now faces extreme volatility, reaching levels last seen during the 1998 Asian financial crisis. The MSCI Korea Index's volatility has surpassed the 2008 global crisis, with the index falling sharply from recent highs.
Read MoreRenewed US-Iran military clashes fuel oil market uncertainty. Bitcoin and Ethereum implied volatility keeps rising, with sentiment weighed down by ETF outflows, regulatory concerns, and stock market pressure. Key speeches and economic data this week may amplify swings amid thin pre-holiday liquidity.
Read MoreMeta commits an additional $40 billion to its massive Louisiana data center campus to expand AI computing capacity. The project, now targeting at least 5 GW of power, is projected to exceed $250 billion in total investment, signaling a major acceleration in Meta's global AI infrastructure build-out.
Read MoreSweden's second-largest bank, Svenska Handelsbanken AB, has increased its stake in bitcoin-focused company Strategy (MSTR) by over 23,000 shares, valued at $2.21 million, boosting its total holding to nearly $10 million. This move signals deepening institutional interest in bitcoin's ecosystem.
Read MoreBinance will delist several margin trading pairs, including 1INCH/USDC and LPT/USDC, on July 17, 2026. Related borrowing services will be suspended earlier. Users must manually close positions or transfer assets before the deadline to avoid automatic settlement.
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