Key Takeaways SWIFT launched a blockchain ledger for tokenized deposits, enabling 24/7 global interbank transactions. Seventeen banks will pilot the network, easing liquidity limits and improving fund management efficiency. Swift developed the ledger in just nine months, setting the foundation for future programmable money. Swift Moves To The Blockchain Era… Listen ⇢

Negative sentiment around Solana has climbed to its highest level of 2026 as trading volume falls to yearly lows. Despite the bearish mood, the Solana network continues posting record transaction activity, developer growth, and expanding real-world asset adoption. SOL is now testing a key resistance zone that could determine whether… Listen ⇢

When PepsiCo starts cutting prices on Doritos, something meaningful is happening in the economy. The company reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $24.2 billion, a 6.4% increase driven largely by international markets, but the domestic picture tells a very different story. North American food sales declined 2% year-over-year. Consumers are… Listen ⇢

Here’s something you don’t see often: DeFi tokens holding their ground while Bitcoin stumbles. Bitwise Asset Management flagged the trend in its latest research, noting that decentralized finance tokens have outperformed Bitcoin during recent trading sessions, a dynamic that runs counter to DeFi’s reputation as the market’s most volatile corner.… Listen ⇢

OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Work on July 9, a new agentic mode inside ChatGPT that lets professionals set broad objectives and receive finished deliverables, including documents, spreadsheets, and even full web applications. The feature is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 model family, specifically its Sol variant, and merges ChatGPT with the company’s… Listen ⇢

XRP has lost momentum after a brief recovery, with sellers pushing the price back toward the crucial $1 support level. Buying pressure has weakened significantly, although declining trading volume suggests bears may also be losing conviction. Technical indicators remain mixed, leaving traders closely watching whether $1 can once again trigger… Listen ⇢

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party wants the country’s massive pension apparatus to start putting more money to work at home. The LDP submitted a formal proposal in April 2025 urging the Government Pension Investment Fund, better known as GPIF, to ramp up allocations to domestic private equity and venture capital.… Listen ⇢

XRP futures open interest on Binance has dropped to its lowest level in more than three months, signaling a slowdown in leveraged trading. At the same time, Binance’s XRP reserves continue falling while its Scarcity Index has reached a two-year high, pointing to tightening exchange supply. Analysts remain divided on… Listen ⇢

Meta is done waiting in line for someone else’s chips. The company plans to begin manufacturing its custom AI chip, codenamed Iris, starting in September, as part of a broader push to bring its total computing capacity to 14 gigawatts by 2027. The company is targeting 7 gigawatts of computing… Listen ⇢