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According to the Jerusalem Post, on Sunday, multiple Israeli and American officials said that U.S. President Trump is inclined to further escalate military action against Iran. One official stated that Trump is prepared to expand operations, with the remaining questions being the scale and timing of escalation. The official added that Trump believes diplomatic resolution is virtually impossible unless unexpected circumstances arise. However, another official cautioned that Trump has previously c

According to X posts by Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy and largest publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, BIP 110 would threaten Bitcoin's core neutrality by restricting certain transaction types and data uses on the blockchain. Saylor's main critique centers on Bitcoin's inability to distinguish transaction intent. "Bitcoin cannot read intent," he wrote, arguing that consensus rules designed to block "spam" would require the protocol to judge which uses are acceptable. Th

According to South Korea's stock exchange, single-stock leverage products focusing on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix absorbed 73.3 trillion won in net inflows over the past month through July 15, though returns fell 45-48%. The KODEX SK Hynix single-stock leverage product alone drew 34.5 trillion won—the largest ETF inflow on record—while individual investors accounted for the majority of purchases totaling 58.5 trillion won across both stocks. To curb volatility and losses, South Korea's gove

According to Polymarket on July 19, prediction market traders have turned bearish on the Clarity Act becoming law by December 31, 2026, with "yes" odds falling to 39% from recent highs. The market has drawn nearly $1.94 million in volume. Meanwhile, Kalshi bettors are more confident about a near-term procedural step: contracts on a Senate recorded vote before August 8 trade at implied odds of 67.8%.

According to Israeli Channel 13, U.S. President Trump warned mediators involved in ceasefire negotiations that all parties should prepare for significant escalation if no deal is reached this week. Trump delivered the message after Iran fired 4 missiles toward Jordan and the Persian Gulf region on Sunday, followed by a U.S. air strike on Iranian territory that same night. An Israeli senior military officer stated that if missiles targeting Jordan hit Israel's southern Eilat port area, Israel wou

According to the U.S. State Department, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Lebanese President Aoun on July 19 to discuss implementation of the U.S.-Lebanon-Israel framework agreement. The two discussed disarming Hezbollah and destroying its "terrorist infrastructure" in Lebanon, with Rubio reaffirming U.S. support for the trilateral agreement. Trump is scheduled to meet with Aoun at the White House on July 21, marking the first formal bilateral meeting between the Lebanese president and a U.

According to Jin10, on July 19, Israeli military Chief of Staff Zamir stated that the Israeli military is closely monitoring Iran's situation while maintaining high alert status and is prepared to resume combat operations immediately. Zamir noted that the military detected projectiles heading toward the Aqaba region in southern Jordan on the day, with air defense systems remaining vigilant. He emphasized that Israel's military stands ready to take action against anyone threatening Israel.

According to Saudi media Alhadath, an Iranian senior-level delegation will arrive in Islamabad tomorrow (July 20) for a two-day visit, citing unnamed sources.

According to Iraq News Agency, Iraqi Prime Minister will visit Tehran this weekend.

According to Tasnim News Agency, Iran's air defense system intercepted and destroyed a U.S. cruise missile in western Iran hours ago. The missile was successfully hit, the Iranian side said.

According to StockAnalysis and MarketBeat, Klarna Group (NYSE: KLAR) traded at $18.75 on July 17, 2026, with analyst consensus target of $24.10 across 22 desks, implying 28.5% upside. The tightest spread among published targets ranges from Barclays' $20 to Goldman Sachs' $25—a $5 dispersion that suggests analyst anchoring rather than reflection of asset volatility. The stock's 52-week low stands at $12.06, set earlier this cycle, representing 36% downside from current levels. Klarna reported tra

According to Beating 动察 monitoring, Kimi restructured its membership system on July 19, separating web, app, and Code functionalities into distinct plans. Previously, the annual Andante plan at 468 yuan included web access and basic Code credits. Users now requiring both services must subscribe separately to the Go and Starter tiers, totaling 1,536 yuan annually—a 228% increase. The platform stated that new Code plans removed monthly token caps, offering more tokens at equivalent price points, t

According to Michael Saylor's X post on Sunday, MicroStrategy's strategy executive chairman detailed his criticism of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal-110, a proposed protocol change to limit non-monetary transactions on the network. The roughly 3,700-word post, which outlines his concerns about the proposal, garnered 879,000 views, 692 replies, and 852 retweets as of 12 p.m. ET. Saylor said he shares the objectives of BIP-110 supporters, such as keeping validation accessible and preserving affordab

According to Jordan's Foreign Ministry, the country summoned Iran's acting ambassador in Amman on July 20 to lodge a formal protest over continued attacks on Jordanian territory and inflammatory remarks made by Iranian official institutions. The Foreign Ministry demanded that Iran immediately cease its attacks on Jordan and halt the unacceptable incitement, with the statement calling for a clear message to be conveyed to the Iranian government.

According to Odaily, predict.fun has launched 30 prediction markets for the World Cup final matchup between Argentina and Spain. The markets cover multiple dimensions including match outcomes, scores, goals, corner kicks, and player performance. The prize pool of 260,000 USDT will be distributed among supporters of the winning team based on their accumulated points ranking.

The Israeli Air Force intercepted an unmanned aircraft near the Israel-Syria border recently, according to the Israeli Defense Forces. The source of the drone launch remains under investigation. No air-raid sirens were activated.

According to Lebanon's national news agency, Israeli forces fired a controversial shock-concussion weapon at the southern town of Haris today, July 19. Multiple surrounding towns including Shama'a, Maghdaloune, and Biyad Sayyad were also subjected to artillery strikes.

According to Glassnode data via ChainCatcher, the Bitcoin options market sentiment is showing signs of improvement. The Put/Call ratio has fallen to approximately 0.59, marking a 6-month low, as traders reduce downside hedges and rebuild bullish positions. Additionally, Bitcoin's implied volatility index DVOL has declined from 48 to 40, indicating that some of the panic premium accumulated in June is easing, though market uncertainty remains elevated compared to May lows.

According to Financial Times, UK Prime Minister-in-waiting Keir Starmer will maintain Labour's controversial ban on new North Sea oil and gas exploration licenses. The decision dashes hopes within the energy sector that the incoming government might significantly reverse fossil fuel policies.

According to CoinMarketCap, the top five gainers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap today (July 19) were: Pi (PI) up 13.54% to $0.0957; Pepe (PEPE) up 4.43% to $0.052852; Ondo (ONDO) up 2.96% to $0.3485; Sun [New] (SUN) up 2.72% to $0.01867; and Hyperliquid (HYPE) up 2.68% to $60.90.