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India's Consumer Price Index rose to 4.38% year-over-year in June, surpassing the forecast of 4.20%. The inflation reading came in 18 basis points higher than expected.

MEXC announced on July 13, 2026, the addition of five Ondo tokenized stock and ETF trading pairs to its spot market. The new pairs include SK Hynix (SKHYON/USDT), Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXLON/USDT), Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF (SOXSON/USDT), Halliburton (HALON/USDT), and Core Scientific (CORZON/USDT), all trading against USDT. SK Hynix completed its Nasdaq listing on July 10, 2026, raising $26.5 billion in one of the largest U.S. listings this year. The semicondu

According to a CNBC interview reported by StockTwits, tech strategist Dan Ives on Monday downplayed Nvidia Corp.'s recent underperformance, calling it merely a speed bump driven by market rotation toward memory stocks. Ives highlighted a significant disconnect between the AI trade narrative and the companies actually fueling the AI revolution, noting that Nvidia and hyperscalers have been placed "in the penalty box to some extent." He stressed that chip demand far outstrips supply, estimating th

KuCoin has signed on as the exclusive crypto exchange partner for UAE Team Emirates – XRG, home to Tadej Pogacar, for the 2026 Tour de France. The branding will debut on team buses, support vehicles and fleet cars throughout the three-week race, watched by a global television audience in the tens of millions. The deal gives KuCoin exclusive rights in the blockchain-trading and crypto-wallet categories within the team's ecosystem. CEO BC Wong said the company was proud to launch the partnership o

Plus500 reported record Customer Income of $460.8 million in the first half of 2026, up 24% year over year, as the broker's diversification strategy into prediction markets and other non-CFD products gained momentum. Revenue climbed 12% to $462.9 million, a three-year high. The company's non-OTC business generated approximately $70 million during the period, up roughly 30% year over year and accounting for around 15% of total group revenue. New customer acquisition accelerated 17% to 65,723, whi

According to Zhipu's announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company completed its placement of 19.78 million new H-shares on July 13 at HK$1,588 per share, raising approximately HK$31.411 billion. The placement was allocated to no fewer than 6 subscribers and represents approximately 4.25% of the expanded issued H-shares.

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Swedish bank Svenska Handelsbanken has increased its stake in bitcoin treasury company Strategy by 23,829 shares valued at $2.21 million. The bank's total position in Strategy now stands at 106,522 shares worth $9.92 million.

Citi raised its target price for Western Digital (WDC) to $800 from $685, according to Jin10.

According to Iran's Oil Ministry official website Shana, Iran and Russia are approaching finalization of a natural gas trade deal.

According to CGTN, Luchanov, the former commander of Ukraine's 155th Mechanized Brigade, was arrested in Kyiv. Further details regarding the arrest were not disclosed.

According to Ripple, the company is backing the UK's recently announced tokenization strategy for wholesale digital markets. Ripple believes onchain funds, bonds, and repos offer faster settlement, lower costs, and greater transparency than traditional infrastructure. The UK projects tokenized wholesale markets could generate up to £33 billion (approximately $45 billion) in annual economic output by 2035. Ripple is working with HM Treasury's Wholesale Digital Markets Taskforce to shape the digit

According to Guangzhou Futures Exchange, the trading commission for polysilicon futures PS2707 is set at 0.01% of transaction value, with intraday closing commission at 0.025%. The minimum order quantity for opening positions is 5 contracts per order, 1 contract for closing positions. Non-futures company members and clients are limited to a maximum daily opening volume of 200 contracts.

According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on July 13, the European Commission will submit a proposal later this summer to restrict children's use of social media platforms. The proposal will focus on setting a minimum age for children to access social media and strengthening the responsibilities of large tech platforms. Von der Leyen stated that social media is "not a toy" and should be governed by parental oversight rather than "predatory algorithms."

According to BlockBeats, Hyperliquid's RWA market open interest reached $3.6 billion, a new all-time high, on July 13. The platform's total open interest also climbed to $11 billion, marking 2026's peak. DeFiLlama data shows total OI at $10.88 billion.

According to a federal court filing, Apple sued OpenAI on July 10 in California's Northern District, alleging the company deliberately recruited Apple employees to leak unreleased product information, components, and design documents. Apple demands OpenAI cease the conduct, destroy all proprietary materials, and redesign upcoming products to remove any Apple technology. OpenAI denied the allegations, stating it has no interest in other companies' trade secrets. The legal action coincides with Op

According to a recent interview, OpenEden has entered Hong Kong's regulated digital asset market as the tokenized RWA (real-world asset) sector reaches $31 billion in total value, up over 400% since early 2025. The platform's flagship products — TBILL (tokenized U.S. Treasuries) and USDO (Treasury-backed stablecoin) — are now accessible through Ex.IO, a Hong Kong-licensed venue. Tokenized Treasuries alone surpassed $10 billion in value as of February 2026, with major institutions including Black

According to ChainCatcher, GasFree showcased its product at WebX 2026 in Tokyo on July 13. The platform allows users to send USDT on the TRON blockchain without holding TRX or paying gas fees. GasFree also offered attendees interactive activities with the chance to win prizes through scratch cards.

According to ChainCatcher, Bitget has launched Cash Plus, a stablecoin yield product supporting USDT and USDC with 4% initial APY. The product offers daily compounding returns, instant 1:1 redemption, and zero fees. In the third quarter, Cash Plus will be integrated into Bitget's unified trading account (UTA), allowing users to earn yield while using balances as trading collateral.

According to MUFG analyst Lee Hardman, the U.S. June core inflation data to be released on Tuesday could trigger dollar weakness if readings show moderate pressure. Hardman noted that if core inflation remains subdued and energy inflation eases, market participants may pare back expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes, potentially limiting dollar strength in the coming week.

According to Reuters, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume indicated in an internal memo to employees that the company may need to cut approximately 50,000 positions globally to improve cost competitiveness. The memo cited analysis showing the company faces a 20% cost disadvantage compared to comparable peers, requiring further reductions to align its cost structure with competitors.