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• Ripple settled with the SEC, reducing legal liabilities and increasing regulatory clarity. • Ripple secured a CASP license to operate within the European Economic Area. • New XRP Ledger protocols and RLUSD integration are expanding network liquidity and utility.

TradingKey - On July 2, during Asian trading hours, Nikkei Asia reported that Apple (AAPL) plans to launch at least five new iPhone models between the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027, marking the company's most aggressive product launch pace in recent years. Against the backdrop of ongoing global smartphone component shortages, Apple is seeking to expand its market share by leveraging its stronger supply chain control.

TradingKey - As of the European trading session on July 2, WTI (USOIL) crude oil prices fluctuated weakly around $68, extending the previous downward trend. From a technical perspective, against the backdrop of easing US-Iran tensions, WTI crude oil prices have continued to decline, briefly breaking through the $68 mark today to touch a low of $67.45, marking a new low since March this year.

• Soft US labor market data reduced Federal Reserve hawkish interest rate expectations. • Swiss inflation stability and market intervention appetite supported the Swiss franc. • USDCHF declined following failed attempts to breach technical resistance levels.

• GBPUSD rose due to reduced UK political uncertainty and fiscal discipline pledges. • Weaker US private employment data pressured the dollar and shifted rate expectations. • Technical indicators for GBPUSD currently show neutral to buy signals for traders.

TradingKey - News that Meta (META) plans to sell its surplus computing power is sending shockwaves through global capital markets. This news not only shatters the market's long-held core logic of the "absolute scarcity of computing power" but also triggers deep anxiety among investors over whether the AI infrastructure bubble is about to burst.

Japanese and South Korean stock markets plummeted, with the KOSPI Index plunging nearly 8%. SK Hynix plunged over 14%, Kioxia fell over 13%, and Samsung dropped more than 9%, while SoftBank bucked the trend to rise.

TradingKey - On July 2 Eastern Time, OpenAI is in discussions with the US government regarding a plan to sell a 5% stake, according to a report by the Financial Times. The artificial intelligence startup, valued at $852 billion, is seeking to clear political and regulatory hurdles by securing support from the Trump administration.

• Weaker U.S. labor and manufacturing data reduced hawkish Federal Reserve expectations. • Japanese authorities are utilizing stealth intervention tactics to defend the yen. • Strong Japanese corporate sentiment supports expectations for further Bank of Japan rate hikes.

Robinhood’s release of multiple positive catalysts has ignited its stock price, which is poised for further gains to break through the key resistance level of $110.

South Korean stocks plummeted in morning trading, triggering circuit breakers. The KOSPI index remained under pressure in the afternoon, with share prices of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hitting fresh lows of nearly half a month.

• Federal Reserve signals of easing inflation expectations triggered a rebound in silver prices. • Weak US employment and manufacturing data increased expectations for a Federal Reserve policy pause. • Silver prices rose amid short-covering and ongoing structural supply-demand deficits in industrial sectors.

• Ethereum prices rose following positive macroeconomic sentiment and lower inflation risk signals. • US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs reported positive net inflows despite previous market headwinds. • A trendline breakout triggered short liquidations, accelerating Ethereum’s recent upward price momentum.

• Silver prices rebounded above sixty dollars per ounce following recent multi-month lows. • Fed Chair Warsh's comments on eased inflation expectations reduced aggressive interest rate hike concerns. • Weaker private-sector hiring data supported a narrative of a cooling United States economy.

• Federal Reserve comments eased inflation concerns, triggering a Bitcoin price relief rally. • Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows, reflecting a cooling of institutional demand. • Market recovery relies on stabilized ETF flows and improved regulatory clarity.

• U.S. Federal Reserve dovish policy signals boosted silver prices by lowering opportunity costs. • Weak U.S. economic data and a declining dollar triggered inflows into precious metals. • Reduced expectations for Australian interest rate hikes pressured the Australian dollar, lifting XAGAUD.

• Solana’s decentralized applications generated over 250 million dollars in second-quarter revenue. • Spot Solana exchange-traded funds surpassed one billion dollars in total assets under management. • The upcoming Alpenglow upgrade aims to reduce transaction finality to under 100 milliseconds.

• Platinum prices rebounded due to easing macroeconomic headwinds and technical support. • The global platinum market faces a fourth consecutive year of supply deficit. • Industrial demand and supply constraints continue to support long-term market fundamentals.

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on July 2, gold prices (XAUUSD) fluctuated around $4,050, continuing to strengthen slightly from yesterday. From a technical perspective, gold prices dipped to $3,959.64 on Wednesday but still closed firmly above the $4,000 level, indicating that significant bargain-hunting buyers near $4,000 are supporting the metal. The primary factors driving the recent recovery and rebound in gold prices are twofold: on one hand, remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Walsh on Wednesday eased market concerns over further rate hikes; on the other hand, Trump's statement that US-Iran talks have commenced has further cooled Middle East tensions, driving gold prices higher.

TradingKey - On Wednesday (July 1), Eastern Time, Fed Governor Warsh stated at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, that while recent US inflation expectations and inflation risks have subsided to some extent, the Federal Reserve remains committed to bringing inflation back to its 2