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According to the official announcement, HTX listed SHAZ/USDT, GEV/USDT, SNOW/USDT, and APP/USDT perpetual contracts on July 13, with a maximum leverage of 10x for all. Additionally, HTX launched the SHAZ, GEV, SNOW, and APP contract trading competition from 15:00 on July 13 to 15:00 on July 20 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to 20,000 USD. During the event, users who complete registration and participate in SHAZ/USDT, GEV/USDT, SNOW/USDT, and APP/USDT contract trading with a cumulative valid trading volume ≥ 1,000 USDT can share the prize pool based on their trading volume ranking; new contract users who complete contract trading of event tokens will also receive exclusive benefits.
According to the official announcement, the Binance Futures platform will list the following USDⓈ-M TradFi perpetual contracts in batches on July 10, 2026: • 08:30 (UTC): GEVUSDT Perpetual Contract (tracking GE Vernova, NYSE: GEV) • 08:35 (UTC): VRTUSDT Perpetual Contract (tracking Vertiv Holdings, NYSE: VRT) • 08:40 (UTC): SNOWUSDT Perpetual Contract (tracking Snowflake, NYSE: SNOW) • 08:45 (UTC): APPUSDT Perpetual Contract (tracking Applovin, Nasdaq: APP) All four contracts are settled in USDT, with a maximum leverage of 25x, a funding rate cap of ±2%, settlement every eight hours, and support for 24/7 trading.
the futures section of the Binance APP has officially launched cryptocurrency price prediction, a service directly supported by predict.fun.Currently, the Spot, Futures, and Web3 Wallet sections of the Binance APP all provide direct access to cryptocurrency price prediction. Users can update their Binance APP to the latest version to access the prediction entry.
Odaily Odaily News BIT (formerly Matrixport) has officially launched its Margin Trading feature and will open public beta on June 26. BIT is the first platform in the crypto industry to offer a margin function. Users can now submit margin applications through the official website or APP. BIT will review applications based on account status and risk management requirements and gradually open margin limits.In addition, features such as securities lending are also in preparation and will be gradually rolled out in accordance with regulatory requirements and product progress.During the public beta, BIT is simultaneously launching the "First Margin Borrow · Limited-Time Zero Interest" and "Interest Cashback Rewards" campaigns. Users who utilize margin for the first time during the event period will enjoy 0% interest on their first loan for 30 days, allowing users to experience the capital efficiency of leverage with zero interest.Elio Cui, Head of the Brokerage Business, stated: “BIT is the first to offer margin functionality, completing the client journey from account opening and trading to capital leverage. This allows BIT clients to enhance investment efficiency and gain early access to the world’s most wealth-generating assets without relying on bank cards or leaving the digital asset ecosystem.”BIT also reminds users that while margin trading improves capital efficiency, it also carries corresponding risks. Users should fully understand the margin rules and risk control mechanisms and participate prudently based on their own risk tolerance.
: DeepSeek has officially launched the image recognition mode on its web version, while the app is still in the internal testing phase. Functionally speaking, the newly launched image recognition mode is still in its early stages. The reporter repeatedly tested the model using photos of DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng. After several minutes of deliberation, the model gave many incorrect answers and ultimately admitted, "I am really not sure. It is not recommended to guess the name because guessing wrong is worse than saying 'I don’t know.'" In other tests by netizens, when presented with a photo of founder Liang Wenfeng, DeepSeek even misidentified him as Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, or a "younger version" of Ma Huateng.It is worth noting that just before the launch of the image recognition mode, DeepSeek was reported to have secured its first round of financing, exceeding 50 billion yuan. According to reports, the core investment terms for DeepSeek are: whether for major tech companies or VC funds, Liang Wenfeng’s most important requirement is: not to poach DeepSeek’s employees or suggest they leave to start their own ventures. The reporter inquired about the relevant situation with an insider from DeepSeek and learned that this account is largely accurate. (The Paper)
According to official announcements, OKX has become one of the first partners of Mastercard’s newly launched Agent Pay for Machines (AP4M). AP4M targets high-frequency, low-value, and automated “machine-level” payment scenarios between AI Agents and supports multiple settlement methods, including bank cards and stablecoins. OKX will integrate into this ecosystem via its Agentic Wallet and the Agent Payments Protocol (APP). AP4M is built upon Mastercard’s Agent Pay, launched in 2025, aiming to provide payment infrastructure for commercial activities among AI Agents. Over 30 organizations are among the initial participants, including Stripe, Ant International, Cloudflare, Coinbase, and OKX—spanning payment, blockchain, and AI infrastructure sectors.
: The Trump Accounts application was launched on major U.S. app stores on Thursday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a release: "The Trump administration is taking another step toward expanding opportunities for American families. The Trump Accounts app provides families with a simple, secure way to participate from the very beginning in a program designed to build long-term financial strength."According to a Treasury spokesperson cited by CNBC, the app was developed in collaboration with the Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood Markets. Starting in July, parents or guardians will be able to fund new Trump Accounts (also known as 530A accounts). Parents must first fill out a form on the Trump Accounts website to open an account for their child. While all U.S. children under 18 with a Social Security number are eligible to register, only those born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 startup contribution from the Treasury.
According to Dune data, as of May 28, the cumulative number of payment activities related to the APP protocol on X Layer has exceeded 1.73 million, with total transaction volume surpassing $6 million and over 330,000 unique addresses. Since May 22, the data has entered a phase of rapid growth.It is reported that the OKX Agent Payments Protocol (APP) has been live for one month. The protocol is primarily designed for AI Agent commercial scenarios, covering core processes such as payment method selection, signing, and settlement. OKX has also provided components like Skills, API, and SDK on X Layer to facilitate quick integration for merchants and developers. Several merchants have already completed integration.
According to Yicai, Futu and Longbridge have recently cleaned up accounts that used forged documentation for account opening and dormant accounts with no assets or positions, closing both types of accounts. Meanwhile, the Futu Niuniu app has added a quick-access entry titled “Update Identity Information” under the “Account” tab, along with an accompanying notice titled “Notice on Updating Identity Information,” reminding customers that if they hold eligible overseas identity documents, all account-related services—including trading and fund deposits/withdrawals—will remain fully functional after the information update is completed.
Pump.fun announced on X platform that its App has launched a multi-chain trading feature, allowing users to trade assets on Ethereum, Base, BNB, and other blockchains within the Pump.fun application using a single wallet.
OdailyOdaily Planet Daily reports: According to official sources, OKX Onchain OS has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (APP), an open payment standard designed for the commercial activities of AI Agents. This protocol defines the payment methods for Agents in commercial scenarios, expanding their capabilities from single payments to complete business processes, and will support various payment modes including one-time payments, batch payments, usage-based payments, and escrow payments.It is reported that APP adopts a multi-chain open architecture, allowing any chain to implement its own version. Initial partners include the Ethereum Foundation, Uniswap, Aptos, Nansen, Paxos, MoonPay, Altlayer, Zerion, QuickNode, and others. OKX Onchain OS stated that the launch of APP will provide key payment infrastructure for the Agent economy, driving AI Agents from "executing payments" into a "commercial era."