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According to Jin10, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Radey announced on July 20 that the U.S. has requested deploying up to 8 refueling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base to support American military operations in the Middle East. The Bulgarian government received the request on July 17, citing a 2006 bilateral defense cooperation agreement that permits U.S. military use of bases on Bulgarian territory. The government will now submit the deployment request to parliament for approval, as such decisions require

According to Blockworks' Q2 2026 report released today, Solana's on-chain tokenized asset trading volume reached approximately $5.8 billion, up 114% from Q1, with tokenized stocks accounting for roughly $4.8 billion or 97% of total tokenized equity trades. Despite a decline in meme coin activity, SOL spot ETPs recorded net inflows of $120 million, while staked SOL reached approximately 427 million tokens, representing roughly two-thirds of total supply. Solana plans technical upgrades via the Al

Gate News message, a Hyperliquid whale who generated over $1 million in profits today has staked 115,000 HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $7.2 million. The wallet currently holds 115,000 HYPE in staking, 100,000 HYPE in balance, and $1.1 million USDC. Earlier today, the whale closed a $3.5 million MU short position with a profit of $439,060, and closed a $2.42 million SKHX short position with a profit of $581,920.

According to Korean Economic TV, foreign investors executed net sales of approximately 108 trillion Korean won (about $81 billion) across South Korean and Taiwan equities over the past three months, driven by portfolio rebalancing concerns. The massive outflow stems from active fund managers reducing overweight positions in semiconductor stocks as South Korea and Taiwan's combined weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets index surged to nearly 50% from about 32% earlier in the year, with Taiwan's wei

Early Monday, U.S. stock futures climbed as investors rebounded from last week's losses, with Nasdaq futures rising 0.7%, S&P 500 futures gaining 0.35%, and Dow futures up 0.3% as of 06:00 am ET. Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock rose in premarket trading after unveiling two new defense systems to strengthen counter-drone and missile defense capabilities, including MORFIUS X-Rotor and PAC-3 ACE interceptor. Oil stocks including Occidental (OXY), Exxon (XOM), and Chevron (CVX) advanced as crude prices

According to oil market researcher Rory Johnston, oil transport through the Hormuz Strait dropped to approximately 4 million barrels per day based on a 10-day moving average on July 20. The flow represents a steep decline from roughly 15 million barrels daily in late June, marking the lowest level since late May.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) CEO Adam Aron announced in Q2 that the movie theater chain achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.6 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $1.5 billion. The company's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) crossed $300 million in a quarter for the first time in its 106-year history, while earnings per share reached $0.14 against a forecasted loss of $0.01. AMC shares traded up more than 15% in Monday's pre-ma

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 86 kilometers west-southwest of San Augustine in Chiapas State, Mexico today (July 20).

According to Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, the billionaire recently called Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin a "crypto hero" while warning that Buterin's declining public activity has been detrimental to the Ethereum ecosystem. Speaking at a recent event, Novogratz highlighted Buterin's vision and technical leadership as decisive factors in Ethereum's current position, though he cautioned that more visible and active leadership would better serve the community's development.

Wells Fargo Securities downgraded HubSpot to equal-weight today, citing concerns over the company's near-term artificial intelligence strategy, as shares fell 4.7% at U.S. market open. Analyst Ryan MacWilliams said HubSpot's broader AI transformation is a sound long-term move, but the company's execution has created uncertainty for investors seeking near-term performance improvements. Wells Fargo set a price target of $225, implying 1.8% upside from recent closing levels. According to Bloomberg

Gate News message, according to Lookonchain data, as of July 20, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of 1,985 BTC (approximately $127.66 million), with a 7-day net inflow of 683 BTC (approximately $43.91 million). Ethereum ETFs showed a single-day net inflow of 9,765 ETH (approximately $18.17 million), with a 7-day net inflow reaching 53,449 ETH (approximately $99.47 million). Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs maintained positive net inflows across daily and weekly timeframes.

Gate News message, a whale deposited $8M USDC to Hyperliquid to increase its BTC long position. The wallet is now long 400 BTC (~$25.7M). Total portfolio exposure stands at $30.7M long with 97% long bias. Address: 0x007d76eec0ba411ce873a8819df50dd443d967a0.

According to OKX CEO Star, Andrew M. Cuomo formally joined OKX's board of directors in 2026. Cuomo has served as an advisor to OKX since 2023, and this appointment represents his promotion to board member status. OKX CEO Star noted that bringing Cuomo's leadership experience strengthens the platform's governance.

According to CNN, the United States is deploying additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets from European bases to the Middle East on July 20, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. The deployment also includes more air refueling aircraft. The additional military assets will give President Trump more options to consider military responses, including potentially targeting Iran's key oil export hub of Kharg Island or bombing Iranian nuclear facilities at Mount Damavand, according to a U.S. officia

According to Xinhua, the United Arab Emirates' non-oil foreign trade reached 1.937 trillion AED (approximately $528 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 13.1% year-over-year and marking a new historical high.

According to Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Wilson, U.S. tech stocks' momentum factor has plummeted 40% this week—the fastest and deepest decline on record—driven by crowded positions and concentrated leverage rather than deteriorating fundamentals. The South Korean KOSPI fell 27%, U.S. AI stocks retreated 25%, and global memory chip stocks dropped 36% over the same period. Market structure risks remain acute: individual stock volatility has hit record highs relative to broader indices, while levera

The Dow Jones Index turned negative today, while the Nasdaq's gains narrowed to 0.5%.

According to Coinglass data, if Ethereum (ETH) falls below $1,770, cumulative long liquidations across major centralized exchanges could reach $839 million. Conversely, if ETH breaks above $1,953, cumulative short liquidations could total $689 million.

According to CNN, a U.S. official revealed that the United States plans to deploy additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets and air refueling aircraft from European bases.

According to Strategy, Fidelity leads the Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index with a score of 71% as of July 10, significantly ahead of competitors. BNY Mellon placed second with 46%, while Goldman Sachs scored 45%. JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup each scored 43%, with only two points separating them from Goldman Sachs. The index evaluates 25 of the world's largest financial institutions across Bitcoin spot trading, crypto custody, and digital asset products. The average adoption rate a