Kalshi Eyes Commodities and FX in New CFTC Perpetual Futures Talks
Kalshi is in advanced talks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to expand its non-expiring perpetual futures contracts into asset classes beyond cryptocurrencies, including gold, foreign exchange (FX), and energy.
This push comes after Kalshi became the first US-regulated exchange to offer crypto perpetual futures, bringing a derivative that generated $90 trillion in offshore volume in 2025 onto regulated American soil.
Binance Bets on Europe Despite MiCA Licensing Challenges
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng has signaled that the crypto exchange remains committed to the European market despite withdrawing its licensing application in Greece last month. Speaking at the Reuters Next Asia 2026 summit on Thursday, Teng discussed regulatory challenges, institutional adoption, product diversification, and his long-term bullish outlook on crypto and blockchain technology.
“Well, so we withdrew our application in Greece, because we actually was, it caught us by surprise, because we submitted a fully compliant application,” Richard mentioned.
Strategy to Host Q2 2026 Earnings Call on July 30
Strategy Inc., the world’s first and largest corporate Bitcoin treasury company, announced it will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Thursday, July 30, and host a live earnings webinar at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The event will be streamed on Zoom, X, and YouTube, with registration available through the company’s Zoom link and an archived replay posted afterward on its investor relations site. The announcement, shared via the company’s official X account, highlights the continued focus on transparency for shareholders and the broader cryptocurrency community.
As a leading provider of AI and business intelligence software alongside its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, Strategy has positioned itself at the intersection of traditional enterprise software and digital asset treasury management.
The upcoming call is expected to provide updates on the company’s Bitcoin holdings, which remain the largest among public corporations, as well as performance metrics from its software division. Investors closely watch these quarterly events for insights into how Bitcoin volatility affects the balance sheet and overall corporate strategy.
Bitcoin Price Flirts with $63,000 Amid Fragile Recovery
Bitcoin hovered near the $63,000 level on July 9, 2026, trading around $62,500–$62,900 in a volatile session that saw it briefly test the psychological threshold. The leading cryptocurrency has rebounded from late-June lows near $57,800, reclaiming its key 200-week moving average around $62,600.
Analysts point to a mix of technical and macroeconomic factors supporting the recent uptick. Dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials on easing inflation risks, combined with positive spot Bitcoin ETF inflows exceeding $200 million so far this week, helped fuel buying pressure.
However, the broader market remains cautious, with the Fear & Greed Index lingering in “extreme fear” territory. Resistance looms at $64,000–$66,500, while support sits near $60,500. On-chain data shows a significant portion of Bitcoin supply still in profit, echoing patterns seen at previous cycle lows.
