Binance.US plans to apply for a CFTC license to launch gaming markets
In brief Binance.US plans to apply for CFTC Designated Contract Market status next month. CEO Stephen Gregory unveiled the plan on stage at Rare Evo in Las Vegas. Trading volumes in the prediction market exceeded 25 billion USD on CFTC-regulated platforms in 2025. Read the original story Binance.US plans to apply for a CFTC license to launch gaming markets by Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
Play the ball, says Warsh as the Fed keeps inflation in focus; SPY and bonds react
In brief Warsh says the market should focus on the ball, not the referee. The Fed chief defends the 2% target and rejects a softer one. SPY turned positive, yields fell, and Bitcoin stayed near $64,237. Read the original story Play the ball, says Warsh as the Fed keeps inflation in focus; SPY and bonds react by Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
Bitcoin and gold rise after the Fed keeps the rate — FOMC votes 9 to 3
In short The Fed keeps the rate at 3.50% to 3.75% as three officials back a hike. Bitcoin rose toward $64,700 and the gold price reached $4,084 within a few minutes. Fed swaps no longer price out a rate hike in September in full. Read the original story Bitcoin and gold rise after the Fed keeps the rate — FOMC votes 9 to 3 against Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
Anthropic destroyed millions of books to train Claude: Was it legal?
In brief Anthropic bought millions of used books, cut them apart, and threw away the paper. A federal judge has ruled that it is legal to scan and destroy a book you own. A separate payout for piracy amounting to $1.5 billion received final approval on July 20. Read the original story first: Anthropic destroyed millions of books to train Claude: Was it legal? by Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
Trump’s Truth API for $100,000 reviewed by the SEC: Two earlier cases show how it could end up
In brief Warren and Schiff asked the SEC to investigate Trump Media's paid Truth API feed. Business firms that pay receive Trump's market-influencing posts in front of the public. Authorities halted two similar early-access agreements in 2013 and 2014. Read the original story: Trump's Truth API for $100,000 reviewed by the SEC: Two earlier cases show how it could end up for Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
A pattern that predicted Solana’s 21% price drop has returned
In brief Solana’s price is recovering and approaching a double top near $74 after a 21% drop in spring Outflows from exchanges are much smaller than in spring, suggesting weaker selling pressure Long-term holders are selling now, unlike during the spring double top Read the original story A pattern that predicted Solana’s 21% price drop has returned by Ananda Banerjee on se.beincrypto.com
Schwab Crypto ETF adds AI labeling, Trump Media rises to No. 2
In brief Schwab renamed its crypto stock ETF on July 28 to highlight AI software. Trump Media was ranked number two on the fund's stock list with 5.77%. The name change took place about a month after the SEC's deadline for fund names expired. Read the original story Schwab Crypto ETF adds AI labeling, Trump Media rises to No. 2 from Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
Why is XRP falling faster than all other major coins?
In brief The XRP price is 67% below its peak value, the biggest drop among major cryptocurrencies Smart money and retail are both long, a tight trap that leads to cascading sell-offs The largest XRP whales reduced their share from 39.4% to 38.65% since April Read the original story Why is XRP falling faster than all other major coins? by Ananda Banerjee on se.beincrypto.com
The OpenAI agent that hacked Hugging Face reached another company
In short OpenAI's independent agent exploited the customer's vulnerable code that was hosted on Modal. Modal says that its own platform and isolation were not affected. OpenAI found 4 hacked accounts on 4 different public services. Read the original story: The OpenAI agent that hacked Hugging Face reached another company by Kamina Bashir on se.beincrypto.com
Brazil tokenized 10 cows on B3: Is it really a crypto token?
In short Ten tokenized cows were behind a $20,000 loan registered on Brazil's B3 exchange. The deal is based on a credit letter that is several decades old in the countryside, with no blockchain token. Smart collars do the real work and create evidence that it works. Read the original story: Brazil tokenized 10 cows on B3: Is it really a crypto token? by Jakub Dziadkowiec on se.beincrypto.com
A dangerous chart pattern shows that SanDisk’s drop of 47% isn’t over
In short SanDisk shares fell 47% in a month when a failure from SK Hynix affected the memory market A head-and-shoulders pattern broke, and 995 USD is the final support Analysts still recommend Strong Buy, but the money flow shows that institutions are selling Read the original story A dangerous chart pattern shows that SanDisk’s drop of 47% isn’t over by Ananda Banerjee on se.beincrypto.com
Trump moves the oil market again, but Bitcoin is waiting for the Fed's rate decision
In brief Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan — all were shot down. Trump promised to hit Iran hard and the oil price rose by more than 6%. Bitcoin remained near 64 102 USD while the Fed's rate decision drew near. Read the original story: Trump moves the oil market again, but Bitcoin is waiting for the Fed's rate decision by Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
TRON (TRX) new accounts increase by 42.87% to the highest level in a month
In short TRON added 230 862 new accounts in a day, an increase of 42.87%. Justin Sun moved the milestones by 29 July as proof of adoption. Stablecoins are growing, companies are buying more, and new TRX futures strengthen the trend. Read the original story TRON (TRX) new accounts increase by 42.87% to the highest level in a month by Phil Haunhorst on se.beincrypto.com
Meta and BlackRock launch a partnership worth $14 billion for an AI data center in Texas
In short Meta and BlackRock are to build an AI data center with 1 gigawatt in El Paso. BlackRock funds own 80% of the company while Meta retains 20% and rents it. The deal shifts Meta’s data center costs off their balance sheet to investors. Read the original story Meta and BlackRock launch a partnership worth $14 billion for an AI data center in Texas by Phil Haunhorst on se.beincrypto.com
Gold price forecast for August 2026: Bear market or cycle low?
In short Gold is traded near $4,020, down 28% from the January record. CME FedWatch shows a 35.8% chance of an unexpected rate hike by the Fed on July 29. A dip below support at $3,900 could open the way for the $3,552 golden pocket. Read the original story Gold price forecast for August 2026: Bear market or cycle low? by Jakub Dziadkowiec on se.beincrypto.com
ARK warns of more crypto bankruptcies and shutdowns – Cathie Wood’s stock purchases show why
In short ARK bought Tesla, SpaceX, NVIDIA, and BitMine within two trading days. ARK’s research director expects more bankruptcies, shutdowns, and mergers within the crypto industry. Hyperliquid, Pump.fun, and Ethena generate nearly 80% of their revenue from crypto services. Read the original story ARK warns of more crypto bankruptcies and shutdowns – Cathie Wood’s stock purchases show why by Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
An unexpected rate hike? Cardano (ADA) and Bittensor (TAO) rise before the Fed speaks
In short Futures markets price in roughly a 25% chance of an unexpected 25 basis point rate hike today. Cardano increased by around 6% over 24 hours, while Bittensor rose by almost 3% during the same period. Kevin Warsh leads his second meeting as chairman and gives the market much less guidance going forward. Read the original story An unexpected rate hike? Cardano (ADA) and Bittensor (TAO) rise before the Fed speaks by Luis Blanco on se.beincrypto.com
Grayscale CEO files to sell XRP ETF shares that he bought before the listing
In short Grayscale executive Peter Mintzberg filed an application to sell 2,611 XRP ETF shares for $53,394. Barry Silbert and Craig Salm filed identical filings in January near $37 per share. GXRP: outstanding shares have decreased by 50% since January, now to 2,840,100 from 5,790,100. Read the original story Grayscale CEO files to sell XRP ETF shares that he bought before the listing of Lockridge Okoth on se.beincrypto.com
South Korea holds crisis meeting as 864 trillion won leaves the stock market
In brief South Korea held a crisis meeting as the KOSPI fell sharply. The KOSPI and KOSDAQ both hit trading halts for two days in a row for the first time. SK Hynix fell 9.61% after revenue came in 4.7 trillion won lower than LSEG’s estimate. Read the original story South Korea holds crisis meeting as 864 trillion won leaves the stock market by Kamina Bashir on se.beincrypto.com
Grayscale says HYPE still looks cheap compared with fintech stocks
In brief Grayscale says Hyperliquid (HYPE) may be undervalued compared with fintech stocks. The company expects $1 billion in Hyperliquid profit for 2027, up 20%. HYPE hands near 54 USD, down 29% from the record in June. Read the original story Grayscale says HYPE still looks cheap compared with fintech stocks by Kamina Bashir on se.beincrypto.com