Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired another 10,399 ETH, worth $19.5 million, over the past week, extending its year-long buying streak to become the world's largest corporate holder of Ethereum with 5.79 million ETH. The company also repurchased 4.5 million shares of its common stock.
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 as the Coinbase Premium Index recorded its longest negative streak in history at 77 days, indicating persistent selling pressure from US institutional investors despite recent Bitcoin ETF inflows.
The KT Wiz have surged to the top of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) standings with a six-game winning streak, fueled by strong pitching and hitting. As they prepare for upcoming games, a record-breaking heat wave in the southeastern region threatens to disrupt the league schedule, potentially delaying first-pitch times.
The Cronulla Sharks have extended their league-best winning streak to five matches, sparking talk of an elusive second NRL premiership. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon expressed strong belief in his team, which is flying with nine wins from their past 10 outings, as they prepare for upcoming derby matches.
XRP funds led altcoin inflows for the fourth consecutive month in July, attracting $27.29 million, followed by Solana and Hyperliquid. This trend highlights a growing concentration of investor demand in a few top altcoins, while most other altcoin products struggle to attract sustained capital.
Trent Rockets defeated defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred women's competition at Trent Bridge. Sophia Dunkley scored 56 for Rockets, while Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 for Sunrisers was not enough to secure a win.
Preeti Pawar secured India's first boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 in the women's 54kg final. Her victory inspired four more Indian boxers to win gold, contributing to a strong performance despite some disappointments.
Son Heung-min scored for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, extending his MLS scoring streak to four matches after an initial 13-match goalless drought this season.
Luke Littler's unprecedented dominance in darts, including multiple major titles, is compared to Tadej Pogacar's similar stranglehold on professional cycling. The article explores the public's complex reactions to such overwhelming athletic supremacy, ranging from admiration to accusations of "ruining" the sport, and reflects on the transient nature of even the greatest periods of dominance.
LG Twins pitcher Im Chan-kyu secured his 10th win of the season, leading his struggling KBO club to their first series victory since the All-Star break. The 33-year-old became emotional, admitting he had been in denial about the pressure of the team's recent eight-game losing streak, and expressed gratitude to fans and teammates.
Anthony Joshua recovered from being knocked down twice in the first round to achieve a second-round knockout against Kristian Prenga, salvaging his highly anticipated November fight with Tyson Fury.
Son Heung-min scored his third consecutive MLS goal, leading LAFC to a 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, and remains the league's assist leader with 10.
US-listed Ethereum ETFs experienced $70.62 million in net outflows on Friday, breaking a five-day inflow streak, yet still posting $103.9 million in weekly net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs also saw outflows, ending a seven-day streak, but both assets maintained three-week inflow streaks.
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.
Fremantle secured a 70-point western derby win over West Coast at Perth Stadium, with Jye Amiss kicking five goals and Murphy Reid earning the Glendinning-Allan medal. Separately, Geelong defeated Melbourne by 20 points, ending the Demons' undefeated MCG run, with Shannon Neale and Ollie Henry starring for the Cats.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225.2 million in net outflows on Thursday, ending a seven-session inflow streak, though weekly inflows remained positive. This occurred as Bitcoin briefly fell below $65,000 amid US-Iran tensions. Meanwhile, spot Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to five days.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook for the semiconductor sector sapped risk appetite. The KOSPI's sharp decline triggered a five-minute trading suspension.
Seoul stocks experienced a sharp decline of nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The KOSPI fell 406.27 points, triggering a five-minute suspension of program trading.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook on the semiconductor sector by Morgan Stanley sapped risk appetite. The local currency, however, strengthened against the dollar.
XRP's price recovery above $1.16 is supported by large holders accumulating tokens and reducing exchange deposits, while US spot XRP ETFs continue to attract fresh capital, signaling increased conviction and sustained demand.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows over seven consecutive trading sessions, suggesting institutional interest. This streak, however, is below April's nine-session run. Inflows on Wednesday were lower than Tuesday's, coinciding with a slight dip in Bitcoin's price and market sentiment.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games aim to redefine their future with a simplified, cost-effective model, expanded Para programme, and new broadcasting deal. Key athletes like Adam Peaty and Shericka Jackson return, while India faces reduced medal opportunities but eyes future hosting bids.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their sixth consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday, adding $203.1 million, bringing the six-session total to $930 million as Bitcoin traded above $65,000.
