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Midday highlights: US-Iran tensions escalate, OpenAI's plans face uncertainty amid Apple lawsuit. Trump-linked crypto miner plummets, Goldman Sachs favors A-shares. Fundstrat's Tom Lee sets $250K long-term Ethereum target, while Circle's Allaire emphasizes on-chain governance for proxy economies.
Read MoreMarkets await Fed Chair Wash's congressional testimony and Tuesday's inflation data for clues on interest rates and economic outlook. Investors seek clarity amid low trading volumes and confidence, focusing on policy signals and Fed reform updates.
Read MoreThe US Central Command announced new precision strikes against multiple Iranian targets on July 12. The operation comes amid heightened concerns over shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, with US forces asserting readiness to safeguard freedom of navigation in the vital waterway, escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreSpot silver prices fell sharply on July 13, dropping 3% intraday to $58.05 per ounce. The sudden decline reflects market sensitivity to dollar strength, shifting rate expectations, and technical selling pressure. Investors are advised to monitor upcoming economic data for further directional cues.
Read MoreBitMine's Tom Lee presents a long-term $250K price target for Ethereum, framing its transition into an "ETH 2.0" phase driven by new governance, Agentic-AI, and its role as a monetary settlement layer, alongside details of strategic ecosystem investments.
Read MoreBitcoin has unexpectedly fallen below the critical $63,000 support level, currently trading at $62,998 with a 24-hour drop of 1.65%. Heightened market volatility underscores the need for investors to strengthen risk controls and monitor technical indicators closely.
Read MoreOn July 13, the Meme token launch platform NOXA experienced brief downtime due to issues with its domain service provider Cloudflare, with suspected IP blocking. The team is investigating and confirmed developing a decentralized hosting solution using ENS and IPFS to reduce reliance on centralized infrastructure.
Read MoreBNB has fallen below the critical $570 level amid heightened volatility, currently trading at $569.72 with a 0.81% daily decline. Market analysts warn of increased risk as cryptocurrency markets show signs of intensified price fluctuations.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs maintains an overweight rating on A-shares, viewing the AI sector as reasonably valued overall but cautioning on overheated trading in segments like semiconductors. The report also suggests Hong Kong internet giants, having priced in negative expectations, may see a profit inflection as AI monetization accelerates, presenting a strategic entry point.
Read MoreAmerican Bitcoin, a Trump-linked mining firm, has seen its stock plunge 95% from its peak. After a reverse stock split to avoid Nasdaq delisting, its deteriorating finances put its 8,000+ BTC holdings at risk of forced selling, raising concerns over crypto mining liquidity.
Read MoreA World Cup prediction event is now live, allowing users to freely guess the champion from four semi-final teams. Correct predictions will earn a 500-point airdrop for the next campaign. New users who guess correctly can also share an additional 4 BTC bonus pool during the event period.
Read MoreCircle co-founder Jeremy Allaire argues that an economy run by software agents can only function with digital money, smart contracts, and on-chain governance as foundational pillars. He calls for accelerating on-chain financial infrastructure to make this vision viable.
Read MoreThe Bank of Korea projects the AI-driven semiconductor “super cycle” will persist, countering market fears of a peak. It highlights sustained supply shortages despite surging demand, with no signs of a slowdown in the chip cycle.
Read MoreMarket expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes have intensified sharply. The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield surged to a 17-month peak, while Fed funds futures indicate traders are pricing in an additional 39 basis points of tightening by December. This reflects deep-seated inflation concerns and anticipation of more aggressive monetary policy.
Read MoreEthereum has broken below the critical $1,800 support level, currently trading at $1,799.82 with a 0.28% 24-hour decline. Market volatility is rising, testing technical supports. This analysis examines current dynamics and offers risk management insights for investors.
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