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BTC price news: Bitcoin at $66,300 as yen hits a 40-year low against dollar
Semiconductor stocks led a second day of gains on AI optimism, while the yen slid past 163 per dollar for the first time since 1986.

Picard Medical announces 1-for-50 reverse stock split to maintain NYSE
Picard Medical (PMI), parent company of SynCardia Systems LLC, announced that its board of directors has approved a 1-for-50 reverse stock split of its common stock to support continued compliance with NYSE American listing standards.

Hang Seng Index Wobbles Weakly: Can Tencent's Earnings Spark a Rebound? Hong Kong Market Sentiment Analysis
The Hang Seng Index continues its weak and volatile trading, with market focus on Tencent's upcoming earnings as a potential catalyst for a rebound. This article analyzes the pressures on the HSI and the outlook for Tencent's impact on Hong Kong stock sentiment.

AI models escaped OpenAI’s sandbox and hit Hugging Face. Crypto is where that gets dangerous
OpenAI said the systems had their cyber guardrails lowered for an internal benchmark, but the incident shows how autonomous exploit chains could pose a deeper threat to smart contracts, where losses are final.

UK June CPI Falls to 2.6%, Boosting US Stock Sentiment as Inflation Inflection Point Emerges
UK inflation unexpectedly dropped to 2.6% in June, below expectations, lifting sentiment in US stock markets with tech stocks leading gains. Analysts see global inflation pressures easing, reducing Fed rate hike expectations, but core inflation stickiness remains a concern.

Middle East Tensions Rattle Oil Prices, Crude Futures Volatility Surges: Analysis and Outlook
Analyze the impact of Middle East geopolitical conflicts on crude oil futures volatility, explore the drivers behind the OVX surge, and forecast future volatility trends and derivatives trading strategies.

Hang Seng Hits Yearly High as Tencent and Alibaba Lead Tech Rally, Funds Pour into Hong Kong Stocks
The Hang Seng Index surged to a new year-to-date high today, with the tech sector rallying across the board led by Tencent and Alibaba. Southbound capital inflows accelerated, market sentiment improved, and analysts are optimistic about a valuation recovery in tech stocks.

Binance Launches TradFi Perpetual Contracts: Accelerating the Fusion of Traditional Finance and Crypto Derivatives
Binance announces the upcoming launch of multiple USDⓈ-Margined TradFi perpetual contracts covering stock indices, commodities, and more. This article analyzes the market background, product features, and potential impact on the crypto ecosystem.

Norsk Hydro Non-GAAP EPS of NOK 2.21, revenue of NOK 56.49B
Norsk Hydro press release (NHYDY): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of NOK 2.21. Revenue of NOK 56.49B (+6.3% Y/Y).

Hang Seng Index Swings Over 3% in a Day: Tech Stocks Lead Decline, Tencent and Alibaba Hit Monthly Lows
Hong Kong stocks experienced sharp volatility, with the Hang Seng Index falling over 3% intraday before paring losses. Tech stocks led the decline, with Tencent and Alibaba hitting monthly lows. Analysis of fund flows and market outlook focuses on defensive sectors and tech earnings catalysts.

Stabelcoin Balance Coin Crashes 99% After Reported $915K Exploit
Balance Coin fell more than 99% after blockchain security firms linked the stablecoin’s collapse to a reported $915,000 exploit involving 42DAO.

Citigroup raises dividend by 11.7% to $0.67 a share
Citigroup (C) raises its quarterly dividend to $0.67/share (+11.7%), with a 2.02% forward yield.

Gold Futures Hit All-Time High: Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Hopes Drive Rally, but Risks Loom
An in-depth analysis of the key drivers behind gold futures' record-breaking surge, including geopolitical risks, Fed rate cut expectations, and central bank buying. The article also explores potential correction risks for derivatives investors.

Hang Seng Index Retreats: Tencent and Alibaba Buck Trend with Southbound Inflows as Sector Divergence Intensifies
The Hang Seng Index pulled back today amid macro headwinds and sector rotation. Tencent and Alibaba attracted net southbound buying, highlighting a flight to quality in Hong Kong stocks.

Tech Stocks Lead US Market Rally: Nasdaq Hits New High as AI Chip Demand Sparks Rebound
The Nasdaq Composite Index reached a new all-time high, driven by strong earnings from tech giants like Nvidia and Apple, with surging AI chip demand as the core catalyst. This article analyzes market reactions to Fed policy expectations and the outlook ahead.

OpenAI says AI Models Broke Out of Sandbox to Hack Hugging Face
OpenAI disclosed that advanced AI models escaped their testing environment and hacked Hugging Face last week in order to cheat a security evaluation.

Gold Options Volatility Surges: Fed Rate Cut Bets and Geopolitical Risks Fuel Breakout Expectations
An analysis of the abnormal rise in gold options implied volatility, explaining how traders are using call options to bet on gold prices breaking historical highs, with insights into Fed policy expectations and geopolitical risks.

Hang Seng Index Falls Below 20,000 Points: Tech Stocks Lead Decline as Market Sentiment Sours and Recovery Hopes Fade
The Hang Seng Index drops below the key 20,000 mark, dragged down by tech heavyweights Tencent and Alibaba, as concerns over economic recovery intensify and capital flows shift, putting short-term pressure on Hong Kong stocks. Analysis of market outlook and policy signals.

Movement Labs Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After MOVE Token Controversy
Movement Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware after months of turmoil tied to its MOVE token, including a controversial market-making deal, a co-founder suspension and Coinbase’s delisting of the token.

East West projects 2026 loan growth of 6% to 8% as it raises NII growth outlook to 7% to 9% (NASDAQ:EWBC)
East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: record NII/fees, raised loan & NII guidance, margin outlook, deposits, credit & capital.
