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According to BitMart, the BitMart Wallet prediction market is now live, integrating Polymarket liquidity and covering World Cup, sports events, crypto market trends, and geopolitical outcomes. Users can trade directly within the wallet without switching to third-party platforms. The platform simultaneously launched a dedicated World Cup prediction section supporting real-time event trading during matches. Positions support automatic settlement at expiration.

According to PPP prediction market monitoring, whale account RJW1 (0x85f031d069de300055900c4055c1baeb6bde3f67) purchased $178,000 worth of YES shares for Spain to win in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Portugal on Polymarket, with an average entry price of 51 cents and a position size of 349,998.2 shares. The match takes place on July 7 at 3:00 a.m. Beijing time. The whale account has generated over $1.5 million in total lifetime profits and also holds $800,000 in France to win the

According to JPMorgan Chase, Tencent (HKEX: 0700) maintained an 'Overweight' rating with a 690 Hong Kong dollar price target on June 6, as WeChat AI Agent beta testing progress has reduced key uncertainties around the product's implementation and integration into the platform. The bank expects WeChat AI Agent's initial market impact to stem primarily from reduced risk premium and valuation multiple expansion, rather than near-term earnings growth acceleration, as the phased rollout moves from un

According to Citrini analyst jukan, citing Korean media reports, Samsung Foundry achieved monthly profitability in June for the first time since 2023. The company's HBM4 chips produced using Samsung's 4-nanometer process and improved yields are credited as key drivers of the turnaround. Industry sources estimate Samsung's 4-nanometer process yield has improved to approximately 80%.

According to a Focaldata poll conducted June 26-30, Trump's approval rating fell to 36%, down 2 percentage points from the previous month, with independent voter support plummeting to 21%, a drop of 8 percentage points. The survey of 1,795 registered voters found that 58% believe the cost of the Trump administration's military action against Iran is not worth it, while 44% believe the conflict has weakened the U.S. position relative to Tehran.

USD/JPY touched 162 today, gaining 0.40% intraday. The pair continued its upward momentum against the Japanese yen.

According to Ukrainian air force, Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 drones against Ukraine overnight (July 5-6).

According to Quiver Quantitative, MP Materials, the leading U.S. rare earth producer, reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $90.6 million, up 49% year-over-year. The company recently secured a $400 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to strengthen domestic magnet supply chains amid heightened geopolitical tensions. However, despite strong financial performance, company insiders have been actively selling shares. Over the past six months, MP Materials executives conducted 25 sto

According to crypto researcher Nick Ruck, stablecoin transaction volume reached $1.79 trillion in June 2026, marking a new record high.

According to the Broadcast Media Communications Deliberation Committee (BOSC), the South Korean regulatory body decided on June 6 to grant Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market platform, an opportunity to submit statements before deciding whether to issue corrective orders. Polymarket allows users to trade binary shares (Yes/No positions) on various social issues in politics, economics, and sports using crypto assets like USDC. Critics have alleged the platform operates as a gambling

According to South Korea's Financial Services Commission, the government initiated the selection process for sub-fund managers for the second phase of the National Growth Fund on July 6. The fund is sized at 600 billion won (approximately $450 million USD) and is scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2026. Individual sub-funds must allocate at least 60% of assets to advanced strategic industries including semiconductors, secondary batteries, artificial intelligence, and defense, with at l

According to Korea Exchange data as of June 3, artificial intelligence-related stocks dominated the top gainers on KOSPI in the first half of 2026, with major players including Samsung Electro-Mechanics, SK Hynix, and LG Innotek. The AI investment wave has expanded beyond semiconductor manufacturers to infrastructure sectors such as power equipment and electrical components.

According to Foxconn, the company's second-quarter revenue surged 39.8% year-over-year to NT$2.513 trillion ($78.71 billion), exceeding analyst estimates of NT$2.372 trillion. June revenue alone rose 52% to NT$821.8 billion, driven by strong AI demand in cloud and networking products. The company flagged geopolitical uncertainties in its third-quarter outlook, projecting AI rack shipments will maintain growth as ICT products enter peak season. AAPL shares dipped 0.8% in overnight trading, while

According to security research firm Coinspect, thousands of crypto wallets across multiple blockchains are vulnerable due to weak recovery phrase generation in a flaw dubbed 'Ill Bloom,' discovered today on July 6.

Regional authorities reported that infrastructure at Russia's Ust-Luga and Vysotsk oil port facilities sustained damage following a drone strike. Local governor statements confirmed the incidents at both strategic Black Sea and Baltic petroleum terminals.

According to Goldman Sachs, the semiconductor index (SOX) surged 88% in the second quarter, with the firm expecting earnings surprises across its coverage stocks. However, the firm warns of stock price overextension risks. Goldman Sachs maintains buy ratings on AMAT (price target: $645), AMD ($640), and ON ($95). The bank raised SNDK's price target from $1,200 to $2,200, STX to $960, and WDC to $650. Goldman's 2027 EPS forecast for AMD is 13% above market consensus estimates.

According to Jin10 on July 6, BNY Mellon's senior macro strategist Jeff noted that softening U.S. labor data and improved inflation figures have reduced the Federal Reserve's urgency for further tightening. However, this does not address whether growth slowdown remains manageable or if policy expectations have been overcorrected. Jeff highlighted that global narratives are becoming less uniform. In the U.S., the key question is whether the Fed can maintain patience without inflation risks re-eme

According to the Korea Fair Trade Commission, LG Electronics and six subsidiaries signed a partnership agreement with their suppliers on July 6, committing to operational improvements across supply chain tiers. Under the agreement, LG will process first-tier supplier payments at least three times monthly and settle invoices within 10 days, maintaining 100% cash settlement ratios. The company will allocate 90 billion won from its 900 billion won co-prosperity fund to support second-tier and below

According to Hyperinsight, two whales completed Micron (MU) long positions on Hyperliquid over the weekend of July 6, with combined average entry price around $1,019. One whale deployed 7x leverage to long 1,319.5 MU contracts approximately three hours ago, accumulating a $1.33 million position at $1,002 entry price. Another whale opened a position during Friday's market close, currently holding $8.31 million in MU longs at an average entry of $1,036. MU trading volume remained subdued over the

According to Blockaid, Summer.fi is currently under attack with approximately $6 million stolen.