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According to Fidelity, on June 29, the asset manager released a report titled "What might end the crypto winter?" identifying five potential catalysts for cryptocurrency market recovery. These include Bitcoin's four-year cycle, which could bottom around November 2026; regulatory clarity through proposed legislation; Federal Reserve interest rate cuts; emergence of unexpected crypto applications; and major institutional adoption such as large tech companies adding digital assets to their balance

According to Seoul Economy, Korean financial investment companies including Korea Investment & Securities (KIS) and Mirae Asset Securities have expanded their presence in New York and Europe with localization and differentiation strategies. As of end-2025, 19 Korean securities firms and asset managers operated local offices in New York, compared with 15 five years earlier. KIS US is focusing on middle-market lending to small and mid-sized enterprises, targeting funding of 200-300 billion won wit

According to CoinDesk, AI semiconductor and storage stocks cooled significantly in recent weeks as Bitcoin rebounded above $61,000, sparking discussion about potential capital reallocation to digital assets. DRAM ETF declined approximately 25% from its mid-June peak, while SMH fell roughly 12%. Analysts attributed the shift to rising crowding in AI trades and pullbacks among leading stocks, suggesting early signs of capital rotation within risk assets.

According to the New York Times, nearly 1 million investors lost a combined $3.81 billion in various Trump-themed tokens as of the end of June. Crypto analytics firm Nansen found that the fee distribution mechanisms of these tokens allowed Trump to profit in both rising and falling markets, with revenue primarily derived from continuous trading fees. Trump's Truth Social platform repeatedly promoted these tokens, amplifying retail participation and trading activity.

According to Polymarket data on July 5, the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 rose to 52%, up 12 percentage points from July 3. The Major County Sheriffs Association (MCSA) withdrew its opposition to the bill following initial concerns about its impact on financial crime investigations, reducing a key obstacle to advancing the legislation toward Senate vote. Banking sector opposition to stablecoin yield products and DeFi regulation remains the primary uncertainty.

OPEC+ announced its next meeting will be held on August 2, 2026.

According to Bloomberg, the Silicon Valley Data LLM Token Expenditure Index has fallen nearly 20% from its May peak as AI enterprises face mounting cost sensitivity from customers, signaling potential weakness in pricing power amid the industry's massive capital spending boom. Research firm Allianz highlighted growing concerns about AI investment efficiency, noting the gap between investment and sales growth has reached 46%, even more severe than the 32% divergence observed during the 2001 telec

According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, over 200 Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region in the past 24 hours on July 4, with the majority intercepted at a distance. Sobyanin stated that 62 drones were destroyed as they approached Moscow city.

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin whales accumulated more than 270,000 BTC (approximately $16.7 billion) over the past two weeks, creating a stark contrast with record outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs during the same period. Chain data shows that despite negative spot premiums indicating weak near-term buying pressure, large wallet addresses continue to increase their Bitcoin holdings, suggesting a structural phase of institutional deleveraging paired with long-term capital accumulation.

According to Bloomberg citing multiple sources, OPEC+ approved on July 5 an increase of 188,000 barrels per day in August crude oil production targets. The decision, ratified in a video conference among seven OPEC+ members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, marks the fifth consecutive month of production increases since the Iran conflict began.

According to the Democratic Party of Korea, party officials announced on July 5 plans to develop an advanced industrial city in the southwest region that combines production, innovation, and settlement, aiming to establish it as a second semiconductor production hub. During a high-level party-government council meeting at the Prime Minister's official residence in Seoul, party spokesman Kang Jun-hyeon stated the government and party agreed to concentrate national resources on securing leadership

According to FnGuide, as of July 5, 126 of 219 South Korean listed companies with Q2 earnings forecasts revised profit expectations upward in the past three months. Chemical stocks led the revisions, with Daehan Petrochemical raising Q2 operating profit estimates by 20.1% and LG Chem by 14.2% over one month. Retail and securities sectors are also gaining traction. Shinsegae increased Q2 operating profit forecasts by 10.9% to 146.3 billion won, while Hyundai Department Store and Lotte Shopping po

According to China Aviation Industry Corporation, China's first Y-12F large atmospheric survey platform aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight at Pingfang Airport in Harbin recently. The aircraft is designed as a fixed-wing platform for comprehensive atmospheric and environmental detection.

According to Foresight News, AI model aggregation platform White B.AI surpassed 2 million cumulative users recently, reaching 2,007,543. Daily token throughput peaked at 186.9 billion, with API calls accounting for as much as 99.7%, primarily serving large-scale AI agents, automated workflows, and enterprise-level systems.

According to OKX, Solana fell below the $80 mark to $79.95 on July 5, posting a 24-hour decline of 2.13%.

According to ChainCatcher and Coinglass data, Coinbase's Bitcoin premium index has remained negative for 48 consecutive days since May 19, with the latest reading at -0.0911%. The streak surpasses the previous record of 40 consecutive negative days set from January 16 to February 24 this year, marking the longest negative stretch since the index's inception.

According to Korea Exchange, individual investors purchased 161 trillion won of KOSPI stocks in the first half of 2026, driving the index from 4,214 to 8,476—a 101.14% surge. Samsung Electronics, the most-bought stock, gained 178.57%, while SK Hynix surged 307.07%, rising approximately fourfold. Retail investors maintained their buying momentum even in June amid market volatility, with net purchases reaching 56 trillion won. The rally reflected retail investors viewing stock declines as buying o

According to BlockBeats, on July 5, Intel is considering adopting a dual-sided power delivery architecture for its 1.4nm-class 14A process node to compete with TSMC and Samsung. The company originally planned to use the PowerDirect backside power delivery technology in 14A but is now evaluating a Dual-side approach that leverages both front and back metal layers. Intel's 14A process targets an M0 pitch of 28 nanometers with 1.3x higher chip density than 18A; the follow-up 14A2 process may achiev

According to Business Daily Africa, Kenya's National Treasury proposed a mandate requiring stablecoin issuers to hold at least 30% of reserves in dedicated accounts at local commercial banks. The Treasury aims to protect Kenya's financial ecosystem from digital asset market volatility and ensure domestic liquidity. Cryptocurrency platforms warn the rule could lock up operational liquidity and increase costs for consumers using stablecoins for cross-border remittances. Industry leaders are seekin

According to the Korea Exchange, aerospace-related ETFs surged this week (June 29–July 3) as SpaceX announced plans to expand into mobile telecommunications services via Starlink Mobile. The SOL U.S. Aerospace TOP10 ETF gained 18.71%, followed by KODEX U.S. Aerospace (17.62%) and TIGER U.S. Aerospace Tech (15.96%). SpaceX itself rose 5.72%, representing 22–29% of holdings across the top-performing funds. The company plans to connect smartphones directly to its satellite internet network, leverag