BlockBeats message, June 30: Iran’s deputy foreign minister said that, according to the Islamabad memorandum, only Iran has the right to carry out mine-sweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned France not to get involved in any actions, saying this would further complicate an already sensitive situation.
Chainalysis Releases a Draft Blockchain Tracing Standard
BlockBeats message: On June 30, blockchain analytics company Chainalysis released a proposal for a blockchain tracing ontology, attempting to establish industry standards for clustering and tracking on-chain addresses. The document breaks the “cluster (address cluster)” into finer structures such as “wallet fragments,” and proposes a two-layer framework: the first layer builds an address relationship graph, and the second layer labels analytical credibility to help law enforcement and prosecutors determine whether the data can be used in cases. Based on its hands-on experience in a money-laundering case involving co-founder Roman Sterlingov of the Bitcoin Fog mixing service, which was handled in the U.S. Department of Justice, Chainalysis said that the judge in that case previously found its Reactor tool to be “highly reliable” after a Daubert hearing. The company emphasizes that on-chain analysis alone cannot directly identify the final user’s identity; it needs to be supported by offline information such as court subpoenas, and it calls on the industry to keep independently reviewing and providing feedback on the methodology.
BlockBeats message: On June 30, according to Iranian media, the Iranian embassy in Doha refuted the groundless accusations made by the U.S. president and announced that preparations for talks between Tehran and Washington in Qatar have not yet begun.
BlockBeats messages: On June 30, according to official information, trade.xyz launched futures contract trading for U.S. stocks Applied Materials, with up to 10x leverage.
BlockBeats messages, June 30, according to Bitget market data: AI U.S. stocks saw a V-shaped reversal tonight, with most stocks regaining their opening gains and closing after narrowing their losses.
Micron is down 3%; its intraday largest drop reached 8%. MRVL has turned negative, now up 0.49%, after once falling more than 5% intraday.
Stocks including GLW and CBRS are up more than 10%. Memory stock WDC is up 8%, and STX is up 4%.
BlockBeats message. On June 29, according to an official announcement, the underlying asset of the CRWDUSDT perpetual contract will be subject to a 1-for-4 stock split plan in the form of dividends for issued A-class shares.
Therefore, Binance Contracts will adjust the contract amount (Contract Size) of the CRWDUSDT USDT-margined perpetual contract on July 2, 2026 at 08:00 (UTC+8). This adjustment is expected to be completed on July 2, 2026 at 21:30 (UTC+8). After the adjustment is completed, the contract will enter a cancel-only stage lasting up to 5 minutes.
BlockBeats message, June 29: CZ said in an interview that when X Company launched X Money, he messaged Musk on X asking whether Binance could become a partner. Musk replied that X Money is not currently involved in crypto, but CZ added that he hopes X will eventually become a global payments platform, comparing this opportunity to Starlink’s achievements in internet connectivity.
BlockBeats message, June 29: In an interview, CZ said the Strategy preferred-share structure STRC is “too complex,” adding that “we tried many times before we finally figured out STRC.” The product relies on Bitcoin as the underlying collateral, which creates a structural contradiction: the theory that Bitcoin will appreciate in the long term may be reasonable, but its volatility makes it a challenging underlying asset for use as leverage.
CZ also emphasized that he does not pass judgment on the credibility of its founder, Michael Saylor, saying that he is a “firm Bitcoin supporter.”
CZ: Binance’s Greek MiCA license application was already close to approval, but was forced to be withdrawn due to external factors’ intervention
According to a BlockBeats report, on June 29, during an interview, CZ said that the MiCA license application Binance submitted in Greece had fully met regulatory requirements before it was withdrawn and was close to being approved, but the process was ultimately halted due to “the intervention of external political factors.” CZ said that within the EU, multiple countries had previously shown interest in this license, with even a certain degree of “competitive bidding.” However, ultimately, the regulatory push was affected by factors outside the regulator, forcing the application to be withdrawn. Binance officially withdrew its Greek application last week and said it would pivot to other EU member states to continue advancing its MiCA authorization. Regarding market rumors that it is connected with senior political figures in the EU, CZ said he had not seen any verifiable documents and only saw similar claims online, without confirmation.
BlockBeats message, June 29: U.S. President Trump said that in the lawsuit challenging the qualifications of Federal Reserve Governor Cook, the Supreme Court sent the case back to a lower court based solely on procedural grounds. We will immediately take appropriate action to ensure that those who have engaged in misconduct will not continue to make decisions on major matters that affect the well-being of the United States.
BlockBeats news, June 29. Castle Securities said investors have underestimated the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wausch’s determination to reduce inflation, warning that higher interest rates could put pressure on risk assets.
The company also warned that the upside for the artificial intelligence market faces increasing risks, including weak demand, declining returns, and heightened political and regulatory scrutiny.
BlockBeats messages: On June 29, according to official reports, X’s chat app, XChat, for Android has launched. Users can chat privately with friends directly within X.
Ripple Launches XRPL Lending Protocol; Developers Can Now Access and Test It on the Testnet
BlockBeats message, June 29: Ripple launched the XRPL Lending Protocol, providing on-chain credit infrastructure for tokenized assets. The protocol’s core principle is to keep credit assessment off-chain and only standardize the execution steps on-chain. Institutions complete their own underwriting and compliance reviews, while the protocol standardizes execution processes such as liquidity pooling, loan origination, repayments, and handling defaults. The protocol consists of two parts: a Single Asset Vault, used for on-chain pooling management of a single asset; and a Lending Protocol, which issues loans with clearly defined terms by deploying the vault’s liquidity. Together, they correspond to proposals XLS-65 and XLS-66, which still require node approval. At the infrastructure layer, the protocol supports a subordinated capital mechanism, where the pool manager assumes risk exposure ahead of other liquidity providers. Currently, developers can already integrate the protocol on the testnet (devnet) for testing.
Oman’s Foreign Minister: Does not support charging a transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz
BlockBeats message: On June 29, local time, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs released information related to an interview that Foreign Minister Bader gave earlier. Bader said that Oman has always been committed to ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains a safe, peaceful, and free navigation environment for all parties. He noted that Oman and Iran have reached consensus in existing dialogue, and that any future arrangements involving the Strait of Hormuz must be carried out within the framework of international law. Regarding concerns from the public about the issue of transit fees, Bader said that Oman does not support charging transit fees to transiting vessels, but he did not rule out the possibility of discussing mechanisms related to maritime services. Bader said that issues such as strengthening navigational safety, improving maritime accident emergency response capability, and preventing and controlling marine pollution could be explored, and relevant practices from other straits could be used as references. He said that such arrangements would be developed in consultation with the countries and shipping companies that use the navigation routes of the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of improving maritime services and ensuring navigational safety—not adding a new burden to global trade. (CCTV News)
BlockBeats message: On June 29, U.S. President Donald Trump posted that «Just moments ago, we achieved a major victory in the Supreme Court’s *Slaughter* case. The Court confirmed that, under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, the President has the power to remove executive branch officials and officials or representatives appointed by executive agencies.
This ruling is the result of efforts long pursued by successive U.S. presidents since the 1930s. I feel honored to have won this historically significant, unprecedented ruling as the sitting President. This is one of the most important rulings involving the issue of presidential power.»
Previously, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that the Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook may temporarily remain in office, and the dispute over her removal between her and President Donald Trump will continue to be resolved through legal proceedings.
Zhaoyi Innovation: As capacity on the margin increases in the niche storage market, product prices will see a substantial decline
BlockBeats news: On June 29, Zhaoyi Innovation released an announcement on stock trading risk warnings. The storage chip industry the company operates in has historically exhibited prominent cyclical volatility. Currently, product prices are at historical highs, and the trend of further significant increases is not sustainable. Industry supply and demand will eventually reach a rebalancing. In the future, as multiple factors such as the macroeconomic environment, industry cycles, and market supply-demand relationships change, the prices of the company’s main products may experience a substantial decline. At that time, both the product selling prices and gross profit margins for the company’s storage business will likely be significantly adversely affected, resulting in a decline in the company’s overall profitability and posing a risk that the company’s operating performance may decline.
BlockBeats message: On June 29, according to data from Goldman Sachs, hedge funds sold the largest amount of U.S. information technology stocks in the week ending June 25 since records began in 2016. This even surpassed August 2024, when the Nasdaq 100 index fell by more than -10% and entered a correction range.
At the same time, the Magnificent 7 stocks’ share of total exposure by U.S. hedge funds fell to 14.5%, nearing the lowest level in about three years. This percentage has declined by -7 percentage points since the beginning of 2026, marking the largest 6-month drop since the 2022 bear market.
The above data indicates that hedge funds are cutting back their exposure to U.S. technology.
BlockBeats messages. On June 29, according to Axios reporter: U.S. envoy Witkoff and Trump senior adviser Kushner will travel to Doha today, where they will meet with the Qatar prime minister and other officials on Tuesday to discuss negotiations with Iran. On Wednesday, U.S. and Iranian technical teams will each meet with Qatar and Pakistan mediators.
Do institutional quarterly rebalancing trigger sustained weakness in AI US stocks? Quick breakdown of the $165 billion sell pressure
BlockBeats news: on June 29, multiple analysts recently warned that due to quarterly rebalancing needs, US stocks will face heavy sell pressure from large institutions totaling $165 billion by the end of June. According to JPMorgan’s analysis, the sell pressure mainly comes from the following five major institutional pools: US fixed-income pension funds: manage approximately $9.6 trillion in assets and are expected to contribute about $55 billion in stock sales (because their rebalancing discipline is relatively loose, they typically execute only part of the rebalancing). Japan Government Pension Investment Fund: manages approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and is expected to sell about $60 billion worth of global equities (while also buying bonds).
Morgan Stanley Analyst Warns: Semiconductor Sector May See a Near-Term Peak
BlockBeats message, June 29: A strategy team led by Mike Wilson of Morgan Stanley reminded investors that during this round of adjustments, significantly higher screening standards are required when selecting stocks. Wilson said that the current market expansion still has room to continue, and the key driver is that the market has seriously underestimated the strength of the “full-market earnings repair.” Against the backdrop of falling oil prices and the likelihood that the Fed’s hawkishness will be less than what the market is currently pricing, he is optimistic about the discretionary consumer, transportation, and regional bank sectors. Another major core concern for Wilson is that the semiconductor sector has seen intense recent volatility, making it much more difficult for the market to maintain historically high allocation positions. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) is highly representative of this: it surged 7.3% in the week of June 15, then immediately fell 7.9% last week.