Decentralized exchange aggregator Odos Protocol announced its shutdown, giving users until July 30 to withdraw assets. The team did not provide a rationale, but the protocol's volume declined significantly from a peak of $7.8 billion in December 2024 to $169 million in July 2026.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed India its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, securing at least a bronze in women's 75kg boxing due to a semifinal bye. She will compete on July 31.
Country star Brad Paisley described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden as "one of the least pretentious" despite its celebrity guest list. He highlighted the personal invitation and the couple's $26 million donation to charities, including his co-founded nonprofit, The Store.
Unionized workers at internet-only Kakao Bank have voted to launch a full-scale strike on July 31 after wage and benefit negotiations with management failed. This follows ongoing labor disputes and strikes at its parent company, Kakao Corp.
Deribit's July 31 options board shows over 20,000 Bitcoin call contracts open at $70,000 and $72,000 strikes, representing significant bullish positioning. This concentration, expiring two days after the Federal Reserve's policy decision, sets a tactical test for Bitcoin's price.
FTX is set to distribute approximately $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, but only those who cleared June 16 checks and completed onboarding with providers like BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer will receive funds. Residents of 45 jurisdictions remain blocked from selecting a distribution provider.
The FTX Recovery Trust announced it will distribute approximately $900 million to creditors starting July 31, marking the fifth round of repayments since the exchange's 2022 bankruptcy. This follows a $2.2 billion distribution in March, bringing total payouts to $10 billion, while former executives remain imprisoned and Sam Bankman-Fried's pardon appeal was denied.
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged Friday with a misdemeanor hit-and-run over a July 3 collision with a parked car in Yountville, California. He allegedly struck the car and drove away, but had no alcohol in his system, and no injuries were reported. His court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 14.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that a complete ban on gasoline and diesel exports is necessary to stabilize the domestic fuel market. Russia has already implemented a temporary ban on these exports until July 31.
Nazifuddin Najib, BN chief in Langkawi, stated that a significant coalition victory would support calls for his father, Najib Razak's, pardon. He believes a win would signal voter support for 'Bossku' and his potential release.
The All-Russia Athletics Federation (RusAF) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against World Athletics' decision to extend the ban on Russian track and field athletes. The appeal argues the ban is discriminatory and restricts athletes' rights.
A same-sex couple has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, which exempts gifts between spouses from tax. They argue that denying this benefit to same-sex couples is discriminatory as Indian law does not recognize their relationships as marriages. The Income Tax Department opposes the plea, calling it "misconceived" and an attempt to use tax law for marriage recognition.
Four officials, including Yadav's private secretary, have been removed from Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's office on administrative grounds and through repatriation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh speculated about a possible scam behind the abrupt dismissals.
The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlement on July 6, 2026, totaling 9.3 billion rubles ($121.57 million). The bank also conducted foreign currency operations on July 3, totaling the same amount.
Beijing has implemented new measures, effective July 3, allowing offshore industrial players to trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, aiming to strengthen its control over global lithium prices and gain an advantage in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.
Hong Kong police arrested 13 people, including a 17-year-old boy and two women, in a three-day operation targeting drink and drug driving during the World Cup. The operation, code-named "Quickchaser", also resulted in the seizure of drugs worth an estimated HK$40,000.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will end new customer sign-ups for its crowdsourcing service, Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), on July 30. Existing users will not be affected, and the service will continue for now. The decision comes amid questions about the reliability of human annotation due to the increasing use of LLMs by MTurk workers.
Moonbeam, a Polkadot-based protocol, is pivoting to Ethereum layer 2 Base to launch an AI agent communication and settlement network. The move aims to capture a share of the emerging market for autonomous on-chain AI agents.
A Seoul court held a hearing Friday to review an arrest warrant for former Coast Guard chief Kim Jong-uk, accused of complicity in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged 2024 martial law bid. Another hearing is scheduled for ex-Coast Guard official Ahn Sung-sik.
South Korea's agriculture ministry confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at one pig farm and five cattle farms in Yecheon, issuing the highest Level 4 alert for the region and six adjacent areas. Quarantine measures are being implemented.
SBI Crypto, a division of Japan's SBI, will close its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after five years, without providing a reason. This move signals SBI's broader shift towards other cryptocurrency strategies, including acquiring a crypto exchange and focusing on stablecoins.
The Election Commission announced bypolls for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat on July 30. Vacancies arose from resignations, disqualification, and death. Nominations close July 13, with counting on August 3. Model Code of Conduct is active in affected districts.
As many as 33 stocks have set July 3 as the record date for their dividends, making today the last chance for investors to buy shares for payouts. Notable companies include Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, and Union Bank, with dividend amounts ranging from Rs 0.4 to Rs 110 per share.
The UAE is entering its hottest summer period, 'Jamrat Al Qayth,' from July 3 to August 10. Temperatures are expected to exceed 50°C inland, with coastal areas experiencing highs in the mid-40s. Experts warn of heatstroke risks and advise residents to take precautions.
