In an Oval Office media conference, President Donald Trump said the US should be paid by wealthy Gulf oil producers to secure the Strait of Hormuz from Iran and warned of another “major attack” on (Read More)
Polymarket odds hit 99.95% for Iran Gulf action by July 9 after Trump remarks
Donald Trump is expected to give a prime-time speech focusing on Iran and election integrity, a scheduled event that leaves room for markets to handicap expectations beforehand. (Read More)
Polymarket odds show Vance at 19.95% as 2028 leader, Trump at 1.35%
Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve now covers 20.4 months of dividends after the company increased the balance to $3 billion, extending the duration of its liquidity supporting preferred securities. The $450 Million Expansion Behind Strategy’s 20-Month Dividend Cushion Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) disclosed on July 13 that its USD Reserve now provides 20.4 months of dividend […]
Strategy Extends Dividend Coverage Beyond 20 Months With Larger Cash Buffer
Bitcoin backed mortgages and stablecoin yield are hot topics in Japan right now, as Hyundai experiments with Avalanche for global stablecoin transfers. Asia Express
Thai scammer's $122M wallet, Japan embraces crypto credit: Asia Express
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association expressed support for the CLARITY Act but urged changes to the legislation’s language.
CLARITY Act gains second law enforcement endorsement before Senate push
Fidelity, BNY, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup topped the newly launched Strategy Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index, which assessed 25 major global institutions across trading, custody, digital-asset products, financing, and corporate participation. How the Six Leaders Separated From the Field Strategy’s new Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index put overall adoption at
Fidelity, BNY, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi Lead Strategy’s Bitcoin Banking Adoption
The US carried out a third straight night of strikes in Iran, as Donald Trump warned Tehran it would be “hit hard” and a naval blockade was reinstated. (Read More)
Polymarket lifts Putin-out-by-2027 odds to 19.5% after Iran escalation
U.S. President Donald Trump declared a June ceasefire with Iran “over” this week after U.S. Central Command carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets, reigniting a conflict that had appeared to cool weeks earlier. The renewed fighting traces back to attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz around July 7 and 8. […]
Trump Torches Iran Ceasefire as Brent Crude Tops $83 and Bitcoin Sinks Below $62K
Donald Trump reportedly said the Iran war is moving “very fast” and that the U.S. will seek control of the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices rose with fresh fighting. (Read More)
Polymarket slashes Hormuz normal-traffic odds to 56.5% after conflict headlines
The first full week of the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) crowned three champions in Paris, while prediction market traders spread more than $558,000 in reported volume across the Polymarket and Kalshi events. Three Champions Set the Early Pace 100 Thieves defeated NRG 3-1 in the Valorant grand final, with Cryocells earning MVP honors; UNLIMIT […]
$558,924 in Esports Bets Reveal the Esports World Cup’s Biggest Week 2 Favorites
Ripple (XRP)'s UDAX accelerator debuts in Brazil, supporting XRPL startups with mentorship, funding, and academic collaboration. (Read More)
Ripple (XRP)'s UDAX Launches in Brazil, Boosting XRP Ecosystem Growth
President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will unveil newly declassified 2020 election intelligence during a Thursday night address alongside top U.S. national security officials. According to MS NOW, Trump is scheduled to speak to the nation on Thursday at…
Trump unveils declassified 2020 election files in primetime address
Lawson plans to pilot JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo convenience store in August, marking what it says is Japan’s first POS-linked stablecoin payment test. The experiment could help move yen stablecoins from financial pilots into everyday retail use. Hashport Powers Lawson’s JPYC Stablecoin Pilot Through Existing POS Systems Japanese convenience store operator Lawson is […]
Convenience Store Giant Lawson Tests JPYC Stablecoin Payments in Japan’s First POS Retail Pilot
Strategy has raised $466.7 million through fresh MSTR stock sales while leaving its Bitcoin holdings unchanged at 843,775 BTC for the week ending July 12. According to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Michael…