The IBIT Bitcoin ETF, managed by BlackRock, experienced a notable shift last week with $292 million in net inflows, marking the first positive week after eight consecutive weeks of outflows. As of July 11, the ETF holds $60.286 billion in cumulative net inflows since its 2024 launch, reflecting renewed institutional… Listen ⇢

Two Israeli quantum computing startups are racing to join Wall Street through the back door. Quantum Art and Classiq are both in advanced negotiations to merge with special purpose acquisition companies, seeking valuations between $2 billion and $5 billion each. If the deals close, Quantum Art could become the first… Listen ⇢

AI needs roads. Not just GPUs and shiny demos, but the fiber, switches, security layers, and software that keep all that model traffic flowing. That is where Cisco wants to re-enter the main stage. In early June, Cisco rolled out a new control plane for human and agentic operations, plus… Listen ⇢

An independent Russian newspaper has identified more than 230,000 Russian soldiers as deceased by the 1,600th day of the ongoing conflict, highlighting significant casualties for Russia in the war that began in February 2022. The report coincides with a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse, resulting… Listen ⇢

XRP Ledger activity has dropped to some of its weakest levels in years, signaling reduced participation from both traders and investors. Spot buying has cooled since March, although exchange outflows suggest some investors continue accumulating off exchanges. Persistently negative funding rates may appear bearish, but similar conditions previously preceded a… Listen ⇢

Quick Overview BTC price hovers around $63,800 with minimal 0.3% decline in 24 hours despite renewed U.S. military action against Iran United States conducted third consecutive strike operation on Iranian targets this week; Iran responds by closing Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $197.4 million in weekly inflows, breaking… Listen ⇢

South American Counter-Strike 2 organization 9z is one series away from claiming the XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 title, entering the Grand Finals with an early advantage after dispatching European squad Alliance 2-1 in the semifinals on July 11. The tournament, organized by Xinsai Esports and running July 1 through… Listen ⇢

Polymarket is adding Time-Weighted Average Price resolution to its short-duration crypto markets. It is a sensible, overdue fix that the platform’s own users had been requesting for months while watching manipulation drain their accounts. The TWAP integration applies specifically to 5-minute Bitcoin and crypto up/down contracts, with plans to eventually… Listen ⇢

Ripple’s new MiCA license opens the door to crypto payment services across all 27 EU countries, giving XRP a potential long-term tailwind. Weak on-chain activity and recent ETF outflows continue to weigh on short-term momentum, even as bearish futures positioning raises the possibility of a short squeeze. XRP remains trapped… Listen ⇢