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Japan's Katayama says ready to act on currency moves
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that authorities are prepared to intervene in currency markets as needed.
New Zealand Dollar Rises Amid Sticky Inflation Fears, Middle East Tensions
NZD/USD inches higher to around 0.5840 in Asian trade, supported by persistent inflation concerns and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US Dollar Index Consolidates Above 100.50 Ahead of Trump Speech
The US Dollar Index holds steady above 100.50 as traders await President Trump's speech.
EUR/USD Steady Around 1.1445 Amid Renewed Hormuz Tensions
The euro holds near 1.1445 in early Asian trading as traders assess renewed hostilities in the Hormuz region. The preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for July is due later today.
Google Workers Rally at Headquarters Over Job Security, Union Demands Voluntary Exits
Google employees held a rally at the Mountain View headquarters, demanding job security amid ongoing layoffs. The Alphabet Workers Union is calling for voluntary exits and guaranteed severance packages.
OKX Europe Lets Users Convert USDT to MiCA-Compliant USDC
OKX Europe launched a one-way conversion feature letting customers convert USDT into MiCA-compliant USDC as EU rules limit support for Tether.
LBank Captures Robinhood Chain Momentum as INDEX Climbs 502% and New Listings Deliver Significant Gains
LBank reported strong performance from newly listed Robinhood Chain ecosystem assets, with INDEX peaking up 502% after listing.
What Mirae Asset's Korbit acquisition means for Korea
Analysis of Mirae Asset Financial Group's acquisition of Korbit, the first takeover of a Korean cryptocurrency exchange by a financial group.
HTX DAO Burns Over $32.82 Million Worth of $HTX in H1 2026
HTX DAO completed its Q2 2026 $HTX token burn on July 15, bringing first-half 2026 burns to over $32.82 million.
Gemini to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 13, 2026
Gemini said it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on August 13, 2026.
Beyond the Jersey: How CoinEx Built a Unified Global Brand Experience Through the World Cup
CoinEx detailed its unified World Cup brand campaign spanning visual identity, community engagement and social interaction across 200+ countries.
Contract Trading Pairs Delisting Notice
BYDFi announced it will delist the SSVUSDT, LLYUSDT, RAREUSDT, CHILLGUYUSDT and BANDUSDT perpetual contract pairs on 2026/07/23.
Bybit Reports Lowest BTC Spot Slippage Among Major Crypto Exchanges in Q1 2026
Bybit's Q1 2026 execution analysis showed its Rapid Price Improvement mechanism delivered lower BTC spot slippage than rival exchanges.
BtcTurk Hisse, 'Hemen Kullan' ozelligini ABD borsalarina tasidi
BtcTurk Hisse extended its instant-access 'Use Now' feature to US exchanges, letting users access NASDAQ and NYSE sale proceeds immediately.
Bitget Launches 2,800+ U.S. Stock Options
Bitget launched trading on more than 2,800 US stock options with zero commissions and free real-time quotes.
Bitget Launches AI Briefing for Crypto and Stocks
Bitget upgraded its GetAgent AI assistant with a daily AI briefing covering both crypto and US equities.
Trump Media to Launch Truth API for High-Frequency Traders
Trump Media plans to launch a paid Truth API service that gives trading firms millisecond-early access to Trump's Truth Social posts before public release, targeting high-frequency traders.
CIA Director: Russian Recruits Survive Minutes at Front Due to AI Drones
CIA Director Ratcliffe stated that Russian recruits arriving at the Ukraine front survive an estimated 20-30 minutes before being killed or wounded, citing Ukraine's widespread use of AI-powered drones.
Fed's Jefferson: Labor Market Stabilizing, AI Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the labor market is stabilizing in a low-hire, low-fire environment driven by uncertainty, particularly over AI. He welcomes more dynamism but wants to avoid rising unemployment.
Iran Tells Houthis to Close Red Sea Oil Route if US Strikes
Iran has reportedly asked Yemen’s Houthi militia to prepare to close the Red Sea oil route if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, threatening global energy supplies.
Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Parasitic Outbreak Infecting Thousands
A parasitic outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell has infected thousands across five states, with Michigan reporting over 4,000 cases as of Thursday, according to the WSJ.
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Not Scheduled; Netanyahu Sought to Force It - Axios
According to Axios, no meeting is scheduled between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. White House officials say Netanyahu sought to force a meeting, while Trump is reportedly angered by Netanyahu's criticism of a Turkey jet sale.
Gold Drops to Eight-Month Low Below $4,000 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Rate Hike Bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) fell to an eight-month low near $3,975 during early Asian trading on Friday, extending its decline as rising Middle East tensions stoked inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of higher US interest rates.
Coca-Cola Suspends U.S. Fairlife Production After Ransomware Attack
Coca-Cola has temporarily halted production of its Fairlife brand in the U.S. following a ransomware cyberattack that compromised parts of its production systems. The company is investigating the breach while working to restore operations.