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According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union launched a new sanctions mechanism today targeting human traffickers and migrant smugglers.

According to CryptoNews market report, on July 9, geopolitical tensions sparked by Iran headlines triggered an initial sell-off in Bitcoin and Ethereum, but both assets recovered sharply within hours after market sentiment reversed. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $84 million in net outflows during the session, ending a three-day buying streak, yet buyers immediately defended support levels. Bitcoin recovered most of its losses, while Ethereum held relatively steady despite early weakness. Reports th

According to The Wall Street Journal, AI Financial Corporation, the Nasdaq-listed firm formerly known as ALT5 Sigma, is negotiating with blockchain company Perpetuals.com to sell its profitable payments subsidiary Alt5 Sigma Canada Inc. for up to $15 million. The proposed deal structure includes $5 million in upfront stock payment, up to $10 million in performance-linked consideration, and assumption of the company's debts. The potential sale marks a significant reversal for AI Financial, which

Nexo launched its crypto debit-and-credit card in Argentina, offering local users a dual-mode product that allows direct spending of digital assets in debit mode or borrowing against crypto holdings in credit mode. New clients receive 10% cashback on their first transaction plus milestone rewards up to $450 during their first three months, along with up to 13% annual interest on idle in-app balances. The rollout comes with the appointment of Andres Ondarra, former Binance regional executive, as

According to MetaversePost, Digital Finance Group (DFG) and Gate Japan will co-host a closed-door forum titled "DIVE INTO BLUE HOURS—Stablecoins, RWAs & the Institutional Era" on July 14, 2026, at Gate Japan's Tokyo office. The event brings together institutional investors, Web3 executives, asset issuers, and regulatory stakeholders to explore Japan's on-chain financial ecosystem amid significant regulatory changes. Japan's digital asset market is undergoing regulatory transition following amend

According to BlockBeats, U.S. stock index futures edged higher on July 9 amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices. S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, Nasdaq-100 futures climbed 0.61%, and WTI crude oil futures gained nearly 1% following a reported U.S. strike on Iran in response to attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns over supply disruptions in the strategic chokepoint are likely to support a higher energy price premium amid global low inventory levels. Asian markets extended gain

According to sources close to the Kremlin on July 9, Russian President Putin rejected calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine and indicated a willingness to escalate the conflict, now in its fifth year. The sources cited Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and ports as reinforcing Putin's determination to continue fighting, with one insider stating the likelihood of escalation "very high" in the coming months. The statement comes as U.S. President Trump said Monday that Putin wants t

According to Zhitong Finance, Bank of China Air Leasing (02588) reported that its owned aircraft utilization rate remained at 100% in the second quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company executed 50 transactions in Q2, including delivery of 14 aircraft and 1 engine, sale of 8 owned and 2 managed aircraft, and signing of 13 lease commitments. The company also issued a 2 billion yuan three-year bond with a coupon rate of 1.9%. The company's portfolio comprises 811 owned, managed, and on-order airc

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate on July 9 rose to 1,506.10 won at 3:30 PM Seoul time, up 7.60 won from the previous day's close of 1,498.50 won. The currency pair tested a low of 1,496.80 won earlier in the session, the lowest level since May 29, before recovering to close in the upper 1,500s on offsetting demand flows.

Clear Street recently appointed Puneet Pardasani, former Global Head of OneTouch Cross-Asset Distribution at Bank of America, as Global Head of Institutional Sales and Sales Trading. The appointment consolidates the cloud-native brokerage's institutional business lines, including Securities Financing, Derivatives, Swaps, Execution and Crypto, under unified leadership as it expands its institutional infrastructure offerings. Pardasani joins two additional senior hires: Allan Amitay from Goldman S

According to Bitfinex analysis released today, approximately 10.83 million BTC are currently in loss while 9.22 million BTC remain profitable. This structure historically signals bear market bottoming phases. The current positioning indicates a potential rebound within the next 2-3 months. However, sustained recovery above the realized price of $71,500 would be required to confirm a macro bottom has formed.

According to TCL Electronics' announcement on July 9, the company expects H1 2026 adjusted net profit of approximately HK$1.48 billion to HK$1.65 billion, representing a 40-56% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue is projected between HK$60.3 billion and HK$65.7 billion, up 10-20% year-over-year. The profit growth is driven by improved gross margins from the company's global expansion and mid-to-high-end product strategy, combined with stronger earnings from its TV business, e

According to the Chinese Ministry of Finance website, Vice Minister Liao Min met with representatives from the China-US Business Council on July 7 to discuss bilateral economic and trade relations and U.S. business concerns in China.

In recent weeks, South Korean investors have withdrawn approximately 26 trillion won from stock market accounts, with customer deposits declining sharply as funds shift to safer assets. Over the same period, five major commercial banks saw fixed-term deposit balances increase by around 12 trillion won. The shift follows the KOSPI index declining approximately 20% from its recent highs amid concerns over semiconductor sector valuations.

According to PANews, on July 9, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission issued a circular requiring internet brokers and virtual asset trading platforms to cease using one-time passwords for customer login and device binding, replacing them with stronger authentication methods such as passkeys and device-binding solutions to prevent spoofing fraud. Large internet brokers must implement the changes immediately, while other institutions have 12 months to complete the transition. The SFC also

According to ChainCatcher, OmenX launched the 'Legends Revenge Picks' World Cup special live show on July 11, 10:00-11:00 p.m. UTC+8, featuring three football legends participating in championship predictions and audience interaction. The three guests are Norway's John Arne Riise, Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, and Italian World Cup-winning defender Marco Materazzi. The live stream will focus on key match predictions, insights from football icons, and fan interaction as the tournament enters

According to Bank of America research released on July 9, Nvidia's forward P/E ratio of 18.7x is approximately half the 10-year average of 37x, marking its lowest valuation in 11 years. BofA argues that market concerns over HBM (high-bandwidth memory) cost increases and ASIC competition have been overstated, and underestimate Nvidia's pricing power, supply chain advantages, and ecosystem moat. The bank projects Nvidia's gross margin will remain around 75% amid the upcoming Rubin AI platform laun

The Kremlin rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil refineries could help end the conflict. According to the Kremlin statement, the White House has misunderstood the situation regarding the ongoing military situation.

According to the Kremlin today, establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine would constitute NATO conducting operations within Ukrainian territory. The statement reiterates that preventing such intervention is a core objective of Russia's special military operation.

Vantage Markets obtained a Category 5 license from the United Arab Emirates' Capital Market Authority, enabling its local entity to operate as a licensed introducer in the UAE. The license allows Vantage Global Financial Services L.L.C. to introduce clients to the broker's regulated services but does not authorize it to execute trades, hold client assets, or act as counterparty to transactions. The approval strengthens Vantage's regulatory footprint in the MENA region as global brokers intensify