Coinbase reported a surprise Q2 net loss of $359 million on $1.22 billion revenue, missing Wall Street expectations as crypto spot trading volumes fell over 20%. Despite the loss, stablecoin revenue grew, and Coinbase gained market share. Broader crypto markets saw majors decline, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded significant inflows.
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana ETFs generated $38M in combined trading volume on their first day, with MSSE attracting $5.15M in net inflows and MSOL seeing $19M in turnover, as the firm enters crypto fund markets with competitive fee structures.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) debuts on Shanghai exchange with a 466% share price surge, achieving a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan, surpassing all mainland China onshore listings. The semiconductor firm's unprecedented trading volume exceeded 140 billion yuan, prompting regulatory meetings to address market stability concerns.
Bitcoin trades near $64,500, pivotal between $65,000 resistance and $62,500 support. Weekend close above $65,000 could validate July rebound, while drop below $62,500 threatens bullish structure ahead of Fed meeting.
Hyperliquid's weekly trading volume (July 13-19) was 54% driven by Real-World Assets (RWAs), outpacing crypto for the first time, with SK Hynix leading interest.
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.
Prediction market startup Kalshi significantly exceeded its projections during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, achieving US$27 billion in trading volume and three million users. This success propels Kalshi into wider event contracts, including new markets for clinical trials and FDA reviews, despite ongoing regulatory challenges.
Daily average trading volume at South Korea's five major crypto exchanges has fallen to 597.8 billion won, representing 1.59% of the KOSPI market's volume. This significant drop from 11.29% in January is attributed to falling Bitcoin prices, a semiconductor-driven stock market rally, and a focus on altcoins.
Prediction market Kalshi gained 3 million new users and saw over $1.2 billion traded on its World Cup contracts, a record for a single market. The platform utilized high-profile marketing campaigns but faces regulatory challenges from states arguing its sports contracts are akin to sports betting.
Trading volume for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has surged to 51% of the Korean stock market in about a month and a half, raising concerns about semiconductor concentration and increased volatility. The introduction of single-stock leverage products has further amplified this trend.
Stablecoin-settled perpetual contracts hit $1.1T in H1 2026. Adoption as stores of value and for cross-border payments, particularly in Latin America, is rapidly increasing, with transfer users doubling in the region.
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket experienced record trading volumes in June, with nearly $9.4 billion on Kalshi and $4.3 billion on Polymarket, largely driven by activity surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This surge occurs amidst ongoing legal and regulatory debates in the US regarding the oversight of these markets.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have seen record trading volumes, exceeding $3.3 billion for World Cup contracts, far surpassing the Super Bowl. Despite a concentrated market on top contenders, billions remain on longshots. This surge coincides with increased regulatory scrutiny, including a CFTC investigation into Polymarket.
Prediction market Kalshi partnered with FIFA-linked ADI Predictstreet to boost World Cup marketing. This comes as weekly trading volumes in prediction markets surged to $14.5 billion, driven by intense sports wagering demand, with platforms aggressively scaling campaigns.
Michael Burry, "Big Short" investor, criticizes Palantir stock as a "sand castle" due to its decline and inflated valuation, while increasing his stake in Chinese tech giant Alibaba, citing its AI strategy and buyback program as undervalued opportunities.
Binance's euro-denominated trading accounts for only 1% of its global spot volume, potentially limiting the impact of MiCA licensing setbacks in Europe, where the exchange faces uncertainty over its application.
SpaceX's historic IPO triggered a massive surge in leveraged ETFs, with over $10 billion traded in its first week. Competing firms launched 11 ETFs, primarily targeting sophisticated traders, as demand for exposure to the space giant's stock, amplified by Elon Musk's name, exceeded expectations.
SpaceX's recent IPO has made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and the company a trillion-dollar entity. The IPO saw record-breaking trading volumes and raised $75 billion, dwarfing previous offerings. Despite its high valuation, concerns about governance and fundamentals persist.
La plateforme de prédiction Kalshi a généré plus de 5,5 milliards de dollars de volume de trading sur ses contrats à terme perpétuels en deux semaines. L'entreprise, qui propose actuellement 11 contrats liés aux cryptomonnaies, prévoit de diversifier son offre avec des contrats sur les actions, les matières premières, les événements sportifs et politiques, tout en naviguant les régulations de la CFTC.
SpaceX options debuted with massive trading volume, becoming the third-most traded single stock options within 30 minutes. Experts predict potential to surpass Tesla and Nvidia, though caution is advised on initial pricing.
Despite strong Solana ETF inflows and high network usage, SOL's price is falling due to a value-capture disconnect. Fee structures and macro pressures are cited as reasons, with proposed reforms aiming to address inflation and weak fee burns.
BIST 100 index decreased by 93.40 points to 210.8 billion lira in total trading volume. Banking and holding indices gained, while financial leasing factoring rose 2.33% and metal goods machinery fell 3.57%. Global markets are influenced by Broadcom's revenue and Middle East developments.
Prediction market platform Kalshi processed a record $17B in contracts in May, driven by institutional adoption. The company is focusing on Wall Street with new partnerships and infrastructure, aiming to offer hedging tools beyond traditional financial markets.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token reached a new all-time high of $68.64, driven by ETF inflows, CFTC approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, and Wall Street recognition. This reframes HYPE as a public market proxy for derivatives infrastructure.
