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Federal Reserve official Logan indicated that the bank regulatory liquidity system could be further optimized, potentially allowing for a smaller Federal Reserve balance sheet. The comment reflects ongoing discussions within the Fed regarding the efficiency of current liquidity management

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June (Thursday), matching economist expectations. Core retail sales, which exclude vehicle purchases, fell 0.2% last month, below the forecast for an unchanged reading. Over the past 12 months, retail sales increased

According to ChainCatcher, crypto trading platform Crypto.com has secured $400 million in funding from Citadel Securities, valuing the company at $20 billion. The investment marks Crypto.com's first institutional funding round since

Gate News, citing Bloomberg, reports that Tree received a $400 million investment from Citadel Securities.

Visa on Thursday unveiled the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), enabling banks, fintechs, and payment providers to issue, hold, and transfer stablecoins through its payments network. The platform integrates stablecoin minting, redemption, wallet infrastructure, and treasury management into a single en

According to CCTV, approximately 10 European countries recorded at least 12,000 excess deaths in June 2026, with temperatures in Western and Southern Europe exceeding 40°C. The figures are preliminary; official death tolls are expected to rise as more countries release updated statistics. High tempe

According to Odaily, bitcoin treasury startup ORANGE JUICE completed a $40 million fundraising round on July 15, 2026, with Grupo Salinas founder and chairman Ricardo Salinas serving as cornerstone investor. Jeff Booth and Lyn Alden, among other bitcoin investors, also participated in the round.

According to Onchain Lens, a Hyperliquid trader recently opened a short position comprising 145 BTC worth $9.31 million and 15,000 HYPE tokens worth $938,000. The trader has accumulated $527,000 in cumulative profits and currently holds these positions in full short

According to BHP's production report, the mining giant's Western Australian operations achieved record iron ore production of 291.2 million tonnes on a 100% equity basis in FY2026, up 0.4% year-over-year from 290 million tonnes in FY2025. Average realized prices rose 3% to $84.56 per wet tonne in th

According to Ukraine's international news agency UNIAN, Ukraine's Supreme Rada (parliament) approved a new cabinet of ministers nominated by new Prime Minister Sergey Kolesnikov today (July 16). A total of 264 lawmakers voted in favor of the appointment. The approved list excludes the posts of

Gate News bot message: Gate market data shows that BTC has broken through $64,000 USDT; the current price is $64,011.4 USDT.

According to the White House, President Trump will address Iran during his speech tonight (July 16).

According to Kitco News, spot gold prices declined on Thursday morning after the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's July manufacturing business outlook survey jumped to 41.4, far exceeding economist expectations of 13.0 and June's reading of 10.3. Following the 8:30 am ET release, spot gold fell to

According to Peter Schiff, Bitcoin could fall toward $20,000 in a 70% decline from current levels, with the economist criticizing MicroStrategy's decision to raise capital through share issuance rather than selling part of its 847,000 BTC holdings. Schiff argued that the company's $450 million capit

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 16, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, warned that all Saudi oil facilities and critical infrastructure would become targets for Houthi missiles and drones if Saudi Arabia continues full-scale military attacks on Yemen. Al-Hout

Standard Nuclear (STDN) opened below its IPO price on its first day of trading, hitting $13.50 compared to the offer price of $15 per share. The weakness extended to the broader nuclear sector, with NNE, SMR, and OKLO each declining 10.69%, 9.63%, and 9.4%

According to Fed official Logan, data center demand for electricity could push power prices higher and emerge as a new source of modest inflation pressure, even under the most conservative estimates.

According to the White House's official X account, the administration on Wednesday posted a nine-second video introducing Trump Coin, a $1 gold-finished commemorative piece for America's 250th birthday set for a fall release by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The physical collectible sparked

The White House stated today that President Trump will not allow Iran to attack the Strait of Hormuz without facing consequences. The U.S. can strike Iran at any time and any place, according to the statement.

WTI crude oil declined 2.00% during intraday trading on July 16, with prices settling at $78.13 per barrel.