Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Gate Flash News covers real-time crypto market updates, Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, and key industry developments.
Today
11:05

Netanyahu to Meet Trump on July 27, Confirms West Bank Military Operations

According to CCTV International News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on July 26 that he will depart for the United States on July 27 to meet with President Donald Trump, where they will discuss multiple issues including the Iranian situation. Netanyahu confirmed that he has ordered the Israeli military to conduct search operations in multiple Palestinian villages in the West Bank, seize weapons, and detain suspects. He disclosed that Israeli security forces have entered a ho
More
11:05

South Korean Banks' Demand Deposits Plunge Over 40 Trillion Won This Month as Investors Flee to Fixed-Rate Savings

According to Korean Economy News, demand deposits at South Korea's five major banks (Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Bank) fell sharply to 681.26 trillion won as of July 23, with over 40 trillion won withdrawn this month alone. The exodus reflects investor fatigue from extended stock market volatility, with funds redirecting toward fixed-term deposits following the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike.
11:01

South Korea Eases Home Loan Curbs for Youth and Low-Income Buyers After Real Estate Forum

According to MBN, at a real estate forum on July 23, South Korea's government is considering excluding youth and low-income homebuyers from total lending volume management. The move follows appeals from prospective homebuyers struggling to secure down payment loans. Banks have already begun partially reopening such loans following the forum, with government officials reviewing the policy changes. A comprehensive real estate package including tax and lending measures is expected to be announced.
11:01

Xinjih Pharma Resubmits Hong Kong Listing Application for Second Time

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) disclosure on July 24, 2026, Xinjih Pharma resubmitted its Hong Kong listing application to the main board, with Guotai Junan International as the sole sponsor. This marks the company's second submission; it previously applied on December 24, 2025. Xinjih Pharma, established in 2007, develops improved new drugs using modified formulations and drug delivery technologies based on previously approved active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company
More
10:54

Netanyahu Heads to Washington on July 26, Slams ICC Prosecutor Khan's Removal

According to i24 News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on July 26 that he will travel to Washington tomorrow to meet with President Donald Trump at the latter's invitation, followed by attending the memorial service of Senator Lindsey Graham. Netanyahu stated he will discuss all current agenda items with Trump, including the situation with Iran. Regarding the International Criminal Court's removal of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, Netanyahu said the vote result "exposed the fac
More
10:53

Retail Korean Investors Pour 700B KRW Into SK Hynix ADRs in One Week Amid AI Chip Bet

According to Korea Securities Depository, retail Korean investors purchased over 700 billion KRW worth of SK Hynix American depositary receipts (ADRs) in the past week, as of July 26. The buying surge reflects optimism around artificial intelligence semiconductor growth, with domestic active exchange-traded funds also joining the purchases. However, SK Hynix ADRs are trading at nearly 30% premium over domestic shares, presenting heightened volatility risks for investors.
More
10:45

Iran Releases Satellite Images of Destroyed U.S. Ammo Depot at Jordan Base; Intercepts Claims 7 Missiles, 6 Drones

According to satellite imagery released by Iran on July 25, a U.S. ammunition depot at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan was completely destroyed. Iran's military claimed responsibility, saying it conducted strikes on U.S. military positions in the region on July 24. Jordan's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems and Royal Air Force intercepted and shot down 7 missiles and 6 unmanned aircraft approaching Jordanian territory from the direction of Iran on July 24.
More
10:44

China Wantone Warns of 38% Profit Decline for Q1 FY2026

According to China Wantone (HKEX: 00151), the company expects profit attributable to shareholders to fall approximately 38% year-over-year for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as revenue declined by around 6% amid weakened market sentiment. The decline was driven by a double-digit revenue contraction in the traditional wholesale channel, which accounts for more than half of total revenue, as distributors faced slower end-market demand. Operating expenses rose by high single-digit percentage
More
10:43

MiCA Rollout Drives Consolidation Wave in Europe's Crypto Sector as Bank Entry Accelerates

According to ChainCatcher, Europe's crypto industry is entering a regulatory-driven consolidation phase as the MiCA framework fully takes effect. The rising costs of maintaining compliance infrastructure are expected to shift competition from securing licenses to managing regulatory expenses, likely triggering mergers and partnerships. Currently, less than 20% of European banks offer crypto-related services, signaling significant market expansion opportunities. Industry observers anticipate that
More
10:43

Iran's Military Spokesman Claims U.S. at Impasse, Says Three Possible Outcomes on July 26

According to CCTV, Iran's military spokesman Aklomini stated on July 26 that the United States has reached a dead end with no clear strategic direction. He outlined three possible U.S. options: withdrawal from the conflict, launching large-scale airstrikes under pressure from Israel, or conducting ground operations. Aklomini said Iran is observing U.S. moves and has prepared for all possible scenarios.
10:41

Extreme Heat Wave Kills 10,000 in Europe, 1950s Record High Hits North America; Asset Values at Risk

According to Bloomberg, extreme heat waves sweeping across Europe this summer with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius have resulted in 10,000 deaths within a week, while North America faces its worst heat event since 1950. The unprecedented climate extremes are beginning to erode global financial asset values, prompting major financial institutions to reassess risk exposure. Bloomberg surveyed 12 global private equity fund operators to assess the broader market impact of climate-driven ma
More
10:30

Chanxin Memory CXMT Lists on Shanghai Stock Exchange July 27; Hyperliquid Contracts Face Key Pricing Mechanism Test

According to on-chain analyst Ai E and reported by Odaily, Chanxin Memory (CXMT) will list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech board on July 27. Hyperliquid CXMT contracts will undergo critical testing of their pricing mechanisms and funding rate adjustments following the IPO. The contract price is set to transition from a Pre-IPO internal oracle mechanism to an external oracle that tracks real-time A-share spot prices with exchange rate adjustments once sufficient stable price data become
More
10:16

Musk Predicts AI Will Surpass Humans in 5 Years, Proposes Peer-Review Regulatory Model, Criticizes OpenAI

According to The Economist, Elon Musk said in a recent interview with the publication's editor that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence within five years. When asked if humans would maintain control over AI development within a decade, he admitted the likelihood is low. Musk also proposed an industry self-regulatory framework comprising three tiers: weekly or bi-weekly safety meetings among major AI labs including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and xAI to share risk info
More
10:13

Nvidia to Invest $500B with SK Group on AI Infrastructure Over Coming Years

According to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in a recent Bloomberg Podcast interview, Nvidia and SK Group have agreed on strategic partnerships with an estimated collaboration scale of $500 billion. The cooperation will span memory chip procurement, AI supercomputers, and data center construction. Huang predicts that as AI agents and robots scale up computational workloads, global semiconductor industry demand will expand tenfold over the next decade. However, he cautioned that expansion faces practical
More
10:09

CZ: Acquiring Small CEX Platforms Poses High Security Risks; M&A Remains Possible but More Complex

According to PANews on July 26, Binance founder CZ addressed why the exchange is not pursuing acquisitions of smaller centralized exchanges, citing elevated security and compliance risks. CZ explained that acquir­ing a CEX differs from other business deals—if a hacking incident occurs post-acquisition, it becomes difficult to determine whether the breach stems from a backdoor left by the previous team or a new vulnerability. He emphasized that while CEX acquisitions remain possible, the due dili
More
10:00

Bitcoin Mining Electricity Consumption Surges to 190 TWh; 10% of Miners Shift to AI as of December 2025

According to researchers at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, global Bitcoin mining annual electricity consumption surged from 138 terawatts per hour (TWh) to approximately 190 TWh between June 2024 and December 2025. The data reveals that approximately 10% of mining enterprises have already begun allocating power to artificial intelligence or high-performance computing, while over 40% are exploring such transitions. The shift reflects the growing convergence of mining infrastructure
More
BTC0.69%