US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net outflows on July 23, led by a $202 million outflow from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), ending a seven-day inflow streak of $999 million. Bitcoin prices also declined, though causation between flows and price movement remains unresolved.
Perpetual DEX Hyperliquid's weekly trading volume in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached $25.1 billion, exceeding all other asset categories combined for the first time. This milestone, accounting for 52% of its total $48.2 billion volume, reflects growing demand and marks a significant shift in crypto markets.
US President Donald Trump has imposed new double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, accusing them of inadequate enforcement against forced labor goods. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, replace temporary levies that expired after a Supreme Court ruling, and affect 99% of US imports.
President Trump is implementing new 10-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. This move follows the expiration of temporary tariffs imposed after a Supreme Court defeat, utilizing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Russia's trade with Asia-Pacific countries, totaling about $500 billion and comprising over 74% of its total foreign trade, has largely transitioned to settlements in rubles and 'friendly currencies,' according to Ambassador Marat Berdyev.
Hong Kong authorities received 176 reports of suspected child abuse involving 188 children in over five months since a new mandatory reporting law took effect. Sexual abuse was the most prevalent form, affecting 83 children.
Hong Kong authorities received 176 reports involving 188 children for suspected child abuse in over five months since a new mandatory reporting law took effect. Sexual abuse was the most common form, affecting 44% of victims.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has been awarded $22 million in arbitration against its former auditor, Mazars USA, which withdrew from a nearly completed audit. Payward is seeking final judgment and used the case to call for new crypto legislation.
Following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced federal prosecutors will focus on combating 'birth tourism.' The Justice Department will investigate and prosecute those who fraudulently exploit the immigration system, despite the government conceding the exact scale of the problem is unknown.
The Supreme Court has ruled that different methods should be used to calculate compensation in road accident cases, distinguishing between salaried and self-employed individuals. For salaried persons, income tax returns from the previous year will be considered, while for the self-employed, an average of the last three years' ITRs will be used.
A US missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, killed numerous children over four months ago, yet accountability remains elusive. Evidence of the strike was available immediately, but the Trump administration has not accepted blame.
An EY employee was sacked after he and another man, Paul and Phillip Issa, allegedly accessed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking account. The two Sydney men faced court over the breach, which allegedly occurred during a secondment at Commonwealth Bank.
DJI and Insta360, two Chinese brands, now control nearly 90% of the global smart camera market, pushing aside US-based GoPro. Shipments reached 4.14 million units in Q1, with sales up 20% year-on-year.
Indian authorities, including the Directorate of Enforcement and SEBI, found significant accounting and operational irregularities at Rajesh Exports, one of the country's largest gold companies, including inflated revenues, stock manipulation, and under-reported gold inventory.
The UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) fined King & King and its managing partner Milankumar Patel £378,184 for "egregious" failures in auditing companies within Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance. The firm, which relied heavily on GFG for revenue, failed to identify self-interest and meet key audit requirements, leading to severe restrictions.
Thai authorities are investigating 11,426 companies on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui for foreign ownership, with over 7,000 suspected of using illegal nominee structures, primarily in real estate and tourism. This crackdown follows prosecutions of over 850 companies for financial damages exceeding 15 billion baht.
Ledn will allow clients to use Tether Gold (XAUt) as collateral for loans later this year, expanding its services beyond Bitcoin. Loans will be issued in USDT or USAt stablecoins, offering liquidity without triggering taxable sales as tokenized commodities gain traction.
A study reveals the top 10% of global consumers inflict up to $5.7tn in annual environmental damage, exceeding the economies of all but the US and China. This damage stems from high consumption of red meat, flights, and energy, with biodiversity loss and climate change as major impacts.
Leaked financial documents reveal OpenAI's revenue surged from $3.7B in 2024 to $13.07B in 2025, but expenses, particularly R&D, grew even faster, leading to significant operating losses. The company aims for profitability by 2030.
Over 800 Russian residents were wounded by Ukrainian drone attacks in May, with Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik attributing the rise to increased Western drone deliveries to Ukraine. He stated drones are the deadliest weapon, causing over 78% of civilian casualties.
Harvard University has lost its top position in a university ranking index for the first time since 2014, with Chinese institutions dominating the top 10. China now accounts for nine of the top 10 and 17 of the top 20 universities listed.
OPEC+ countries produced 26.318 million bpd in May 2026, falling 8.241 million bpd short of their target. Russia missed its quota by 690,000 bpd, while Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait also significantly underproduced.
Australia's One Nation party faces scrutiny over 'sloppy' financial reports with over $1m in missing assets. US President Trump accuses Iran of 'playing us for suckers' amid imminent strike threats. Thousands of Australian women face medicine uncertainty, while World Cup predictions begin.
North Korean hackers, posing as remote IT workers and recruiters, accounted for nearly half of all documented hands-on-keyboard intrusions at US tech companies over the past year, according to a CrowdStrike report. The group 'Famous Chollima' uses AI and stolen identities to infiltrate firms, stealing information and cryptocurrency to fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.
