Retail investors have slowed their purchases of stocks in the US to just US$13.0 billion (net buy) over the past month, the lowest figure since the start of the 2020 pandemic, according to data from Vanda Track by Vanda Research.
The decline reflects a 58% correction (down US$18 billion) from the highest monthly net buying level at the beginning of 2026.
Even though net buying value has fallen sharply, the total trading turnover by retail investors has instead set a record high of US$500 billion. This is because individual investors are now selling stocks almost as aggressively as they are buying them, compressing the accumulated net buy figure.
#BitcoinUp9.5%InJulyBestInFourYears Bitcoin (BTC) records an increase of around 9.5% in July, making it the strongest July performance in the past four years. This rebound brings fresh headwinds for the crypto market after a fairly tough first half of the year.
#SKHynixCompletesRecordUSListing South Korean memory maker SK Hynix officially logged the largest listing record in the United States by a foreign company after successfully raising $26.5 billion on the Nasdaq exchange. Through an initial public offering (IPO) with the ticker SKHY, the company sold 177.9 million American Depositary Receipts (ADR) units at $149 per share. This massive IPO surpassed Alibabaโs $25 billion debut record in 2014.
#JapanUrgesGPIFToBoostDomesticAssets Japanese Minister of Finance, Satsuki Katayama, has officially urged the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)โthe worldโs largest pension fundโto increase its investment allocation to domestic assets in order to stabilize financial markets. This strategic step is being taken as a verbal intervention to curb the fall of the yen, which is nearing its lowest level in the past 40 years, while also dampening massive selling of Japanese government bonds (Japanese Government Bonds/JGB).
#Bitcoin$60K$70KRangeHits307DayConsolidation Sideways movement of Bitcoin within the $60,000 to $70,000 range for 307 consecutive days officially became the third-longest consolidation period in this cryptocurrency's history.
#USTreasury30YrYieldHits5.058% Lelang US Treasury bonds with a 30-year tenor on 9 July 2026 broke through the 5.058% mark, recording the highest auction yield since 2007. The surge in yields on this long-term debt instrument reflects the marketโs adjustment to a prolonged high interest-rate era (higher-for-longer) as well as the widening of the U.S. governmentโs fiscal deficit.
#RussiaBansDieselExports The Russian government officially imposes an export ban on diesel fuel from July 2026 until July 31, 2026 in order to secure supplies and stabilize the fuel crisis in the domestic market. This urgent policy was adopted after their energy infrastructure was paralyzed by a wave of massive Ukrainian drone attacks over the past few weeks.
#CBDCBanBillToBecomeLawWithoutTrumpSignature A bipartisan U.S. housing bill (RUU) that includes provisions banning official central bank digital currency (CBDC) is automatically becoming law (UU) without President Donald Trumpโs signature. The new rule is contained in a housing legislation package titled "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act".
Based on the U.S. Constitution, a bill that has been passed by Congress automatically becomes law if the president does not sign it or does not issue an official veto within 10 days (excluding Sundays). That deadline officially passed on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
โEntering a New Chapter: The Significant Impact of Newton Mainnet Beta on the Web3 Ecosystem
The development of Web3 infrastructure continues to accelerate, and the recent launch of the Mainnet Beta phase by @NewtonProtocol is one of the technological leaps that deserves full attention from the crypto community. This phase is not just a routine update, but a crucial foundation designed to realize a more mature, stable, and efficient blockchain ecosystem. โFor developers of decentralized applications (DApps) and everyday users, the presence of the Newton Mainnet Beta brings fresh momentum in solving the blockchain trilemma. This new infrastructure provides far more robust network scalability, ensuring more optimal transaction finality speed, while keeping transaction costs competitive. This architectural improvement is essential for enabling mass adoption, where the network is required to handle high data volumes without compromising the level of network security and decentralization.
Hello community! ๐ The launch of the Newton Mainnet Beta marks an incredible new milestone for the @NewtonProtocol ecosystem. This beta phase brings important innovations, offering higher scalability, optimal transaction speeds, and a stronger decentralized infrastructure foundation for the future of Web3.
โThis is the perfect moment for developers and all community members to explore the networkโs full potential. Iโm really excited to see how the technology updates on this mainnet will drive utility, ecosystem growth, and adoption from $NEWT to the next level.
โWhat do you think about the development of this mainnet beta? Keep watching and support real innovation in the crypto world! ๐ฅ #Newt
#IEACutsRussiaOilOutputForecast The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its outlook, forecasting a significant reduction in Russia's oil production due to ongoing geopolitical disruptions impacting operational infrastructure. This downward adjustment highlights an intensifying crisis within the global energy commodity market and its supply chains. For further details, visit the IEA's official website.
#OilTankersGoDarkAsHormuzShippingSlows The Strait of Hormuz crisis heats up! ๐จ A US-Iran ceasefire collapses, forcing deadly oil tankers to go dark (disable tracking) to avoid missile & drone attacks. Shipping traffic plunges to 50%, driving a surge in Brent oil prices to $77 per barrel as global energy stocks thin out. Keep watching the impact on commodity markets and inflation! ๐๐ข๏ธ
#UPSFedExFallOnAmazonShippingThreat Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) and FedEx Corp. (FDX) fell sharply after market analysts issued fresh warnings regarding Amazon Shipping's rapid expansion
into third-party logistics. 3 Bloomberg.com
The renewed market pressure builds directly on Amazon's launch of "Amazon Supply Chain Services", a watershed initiative that opened its vast distribution network to standalone businesses-whether or not they sell on Amazon's retail marketplace.
#OpenAILaunchesGPT5.6Family Family of GPT-5.6 models is currently beginning to be rolled out integratively on partner services such as GitHub Copilot to help developers do agent-based coding. Wider public access via API and the ChatGPT interface will be distributed gradually over the next few weeks. Will you be planning to use this model for application development (coding) or for task automation (knowledge work)? Let me know so I can provide the right token-optimization guidance for you.
๐ US Natural Gas plunges over 6%! A massive 61 Bcf storage injection, extended maintenance at Freeport LNG, and aggressive algorithmic selling have broken key support levels, driving prices to a 6-week low. Is this a temporary dip before summer heatwaves kick in, or the start of a deeper bearish trend? Whatโs your move on energy commodities? Letโs discuss below! ๐
Why the Launch of Newton Mainnet Beta Is a Big Leap for the Web3 Ecosystem
The blockchain world continues to evolve rapidly, and the need for scalable, secure, and efficient foundational infrastructure is becoming increasingly urgent. This is where @NewtonProtocol comes in with a strong technology vision to perfect the decentralized landscape. The launch of the Newton Mainnet Beta is not just a routine technical update, but an important historical milestone that delivers real solutions for dApp developers and all Web3 users. During the testing phase of this Mainnet Beta, we can directly see how the Newton Protocol is trying to break through the limitations of the blockchain trilemma that often hinders traditional networks. With a primary focus on high scalability and transaction costs that are far lower, this ecosystem is designed specifically without compromising the security aspects of the network. This makes Newton an ideal foundation for enabling decentralized applications to be ready for mass adoption.
The launch of the Newton Mainnet Beta marks an important milestone for decentralized infrastructure! ๐ Iโm very excited to see how innovations from @NewtonProtocol can bring greater efficiency, security, and scalability for developers in the Web3 ecosystem.
With the start of the Mainnet Beta testing phase, the utility of token $NEWT will certainly become even more crucial in strengthening and driving the entire network. Letโs continue to support these technology updates and participate in exploring the future of decentralization! ๐ฅ๐ป #Newt
#OilJumpsToTwoWeekHigh Crude oil jumps more than 6% to a two-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump said a temporary peace deal (memorandum of understanding / MoU) with Iran has "ended." The statement reignites market fears of severe energy supply disruptions in the Middle East.
14 sites Federal Reserve (Fed Minutes) meeting minutes from the June meeting released on July 8, 2026 indicate a deep split among central bank officials regarding the direction of interest rates going forward. Although the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously agreed to hold the benchmark interest rate in the range of 3.50% to 3.75%, the internal debate reflects a tight disagreement between the camp that wants to raise rates due to stubborn inflation and the camp that wants to keep them steady or cut them. The meeting was led by the new Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, who described the intense debate as a "family fight".
Why Newton Mainnet Beta Becomes a New Vital Foundation for Onchain Automation and Agent Security
The decentralized finance (DeFi) world and Web3 technology continue to move toward more massive automation. Right now, we are witnessing a major shift where transactions are no longer just executed manually by humans, but by complex smart contracts and autonomous AI agents. However, this wave of automation brings new, extremely crucial challenges: how do we ensure that these autonomous agents always operate within a corridor of safe rules, without the risk of key-management exploits? This is where the presence of Newton Mainnet Beta, developed by Magic Labs, becomes highly relevant.