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Injective Launches AI Protocol with 22 Integrated Tools for Natural Language Blockchain Transactions

On July 5, Injective launched an open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents to convert natural language instructions into signed blockchain transactions. The infrastructure includes 22 integrated tools supporting market data retrieval, trading, token transfers, and asset bridging, along with AES-256 encryption to protect cryptographic keys. According to CEO Eric Chen, the MCP server allows AI agents to transform user intent into signed on-chain trades within seconds,
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AVAX One Technology CEO Jolie Kahn Resigns on July 3; COO Pete Wylie Takes Interim Role

According to SEC filings, Jolie Kahn resigned as CEO of AVAX One Technology (NASDAQ: AVX) on July 3, with Chief Operating Officer Pete Wylie assuming the interim chief executive role while retaining his COO position. The board has engaged global executive search firm ZRG Partners to conduct a formal CEO search. Under her resignation agreement, Kahn will receive $160,000 in cash compensation, reimbursement for health insurance costs, and unregistered common stock valued at $250,000. AVAX One oper
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Cantor: Restoring STRC to $100 Par Value Is Key to Restart MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Buying Engine

According to Cantor, MicroStrategy's immediate priority is to restore its STRC preferred stock to $100 par value, which the investment bank said is essential to restart the company's bitcoin acquisition program and strengthen its capital structure. The dividend coverage period for STRC has extended to 18 months from approximately 10 months, with Cantor analysts expecting management to continue building cash reserves and potentially pursue buybacks.
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Guangdong Governor Visits AI Enterprises, Emphasizes Advancing High-Quality AI Development

According to Southern Daily News, on July 6, Meng Fanli, vice secretary of Guangdong's provincial party committee and governor, visited artificial intelligence enterprises in Guangzhou and emphasized the need to accelerate high-quality development of the AI industry and comprehensive application across all sectors, while cultivating new growth drivers. Meng stated that AI represents a critical driving force in the new wave of technological innovation and called for strengthening AI development a
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LG Electronics Q2 Earnings to Release on July 7 as Stock Plunges 52.69% in One Month

According to F&Guide consensus estimates, LG Electronics' Q2 provisional earnings to be released on July 7 are expected to show revenue growth of 9.9% year-over-year to 22.79 trillion Korean won, while operating profit is forecast to surge 122.5% to 1.42 trillion won. The estimates come as LG's stock has dropped 52.69% since reaching a 52-week high of 392,500 Korean won on June 2, closing at 185,700 Korean won on July 6. Analysts cite U.S. tariff refunds as a key earnings driver, with conservati
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18 Altcoins Scheduled for Major Token Unlocks This Week, Led by Pump.fun's $136.6M (20.94% of Market Cap)

According to Bitcoinsistemi.com, 18 altcoins are scheduled to unlock significant token supplies between July 6 and July 12, 2026. Pump.fun leads with $136.6 million (20.94% of market cap) unlocking on July 12 at 09:00 UTC. Other major unlocks include NAME at $40.67 million (5.58% of market cap) on July 9, and Stable at $30.80 million (3.67% of market cap) on July 8. Additional projects unlocking this week include Aptos ($7.11 million, 1.36%), Velvet ($5.32 million, 2.47%), and Moca Network ($2.5
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Google Gemini 3.5 Pro Launches July 17 With Enhanced Visual Generation Capabilities

According to industry reports, Google is set to launch Gemini 3.5 Pro on July 17 with significantly enhanced front-end and SVG visual generation capabilities. The model aims to attract cost-sensitive enterprise customers through competitive pricing, following a two-month delay to retrain the model against competitors including GPT-5.6 and Fable 5.
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Web3 Security Incidents Hit 344 in H1 2026 with $1.32 Billion in Losses, CertiK Reports

According to CertiK's Hack3D report released today, Web3 experienced 344 security incidents in the first half of 2026 with cumulative losses of approximately $1.32 billion. Wallet theft emerged as the largest attack vector, accounting for about $450 million in losses. Two major incidents—Kelp DAO and Drift Protocol—combined for $577 million in losses, representing 44% of the total. The report notes that while phishing attack frequency declined over 50%, losses from phishing decreased only 10.8%,
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Poland's Defense Minister Says U.S. to Resume Troop Rotations on July 6

According to Jin10, Poland's Defense Minister Kamesz announced on July 6 that the United States will resume troop rotations in Poland, reversing a prior decision that had strained bilateral relations. Kamesz stated that the Pentagon will deploy U.S. troops to Poland within the coming weeks, based on information conveyed by U.S. diplomats in Warsaw. He remarked, "The previously suspended rotations have now resumed. This is a very positive signal." Details regarding the number of troops and durati
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13:04

ARK Invest Builds $32.5M SpaceX Position After IPO, Maintains Tesla $2,600 Price Target

According to ARK Invest's latest holdings data as of June 12, 2026, the investment firm led by Cathie Wood built a position in SpaceX after the company's recent public listing, accumulating approximately 3.29 million shares across its fund family with a market value of about $32.5 million. ARK's Innovation ETF held the largest stake at around 1.69 million shares, while its Space & Defense Innovation ETF allocated the highest weight at approximately 6.8% of fund assets. Despite trimming some Tesl
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Samsung Foundry Business Turns Profitable in June, 4nm Yield Rate Reaches ~80%

According to South Korean semiconductor industry reports, Samsung Electronics' foundry division achieved profitability in June 2026, marking its first monthly profit since 2023. The turnaround was driven by expanded shipments of HBM (high-bandwidth memory) Base Die chips and significant improvement in 4nm process yield rates, which reached approximately 80%.
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Figure Plans $600M Senior Notes Offering to Fund Kiavi Acquisition

According to Globenewswire, on July 6, Nasdaq-listed blockchain finance platform Figure Technology Solutions announced plans to issue $600 million in senior notes to fund the acquisition of Kiavi, an AI-powered real estate lending platform. Figure will acquire Kiavi for $717 million in cash. The company expects Kiavi to add over $7 billion in transaction volume annually following the deal completion.
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Gold Falls to $4,186, Down 25% From January High; Hidden Central Bank Buying Seen at 244 Tonnes

Gold fell to $4,186 on July 6, 2026, according to LiteFinance, roughly 25% below its January 28 all-time high of $5,589 after posting its weakest quarterly performance in 13 years. The pullback masks a divergence between reported and actual central-bank demand: official Q1 2026 net purchases totaled just 16 tonnes, yet J.P. Morgan's tracking of London over-the-counter flows and Swiss refinery shipments estimates actual official-sector buying at 244 tonnes, above the 2021–2025 average, with China
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