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Hong Kong, July 23, 2026 - PhotonPay, a next-generation global financial operating system built on a stablecoin-native architecture, has been recognized in the CNBC 2026 World's Top Fintech Companies rankings, Payments category. The list, compiled jointly by CNBC and Statista, covers 500 leading fintech companies worldwide. PhotonPay supports unified fiat and stablecoin transactions with real-time settlement, serving tens of thousands of enterprises globally. Customers have reduced fund transfer costs by over 75% and improved finance team efficiency by 60% (as of December 2025).

According to Jinshi News, Comcast's stock price rose 10.3% in pre-market trading after the company announced the spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky into independent companies.

AI Smart Routing and Infrastructure Network DGrid AI officially announces the launch of its AI inference API integrated with the x402 payment protocol. This API seamlessly merges payment logic with AI model invocation for the first time, allowing developers and AI Agents to complete authorization, inference, and payment within a single API request lifecycle without managing cumbersome API Keys or requiring centralized account pre-funding.It is reported that this API currently supports BNB Chain (BSC) as the underlying settlement network. With the micropayment features of the x402 protocol, the system can achieve extremely low-friction on-chain real-time settlement while ensuring that invocation costs remain absolutely controllable. Additionally, this API supports streaming responses and real-time usage feedback while being compatible with mainstream AI invocation methods, making it suitable for various application scenarios, including model selection for AI Agents, inference billing, intelligent agents, and multi-task execution.DGrid states that this initiative aims to completely break the prepaid barriers of traditional large model invocation and provide a programmable underlying payment infrastructure for building a fully automated AI Agent economy (machine-to-machine transactions).

CZ stated on the X platform that he will speak at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos tomorrow at 8:30 AM local time (which corresponds to 3:30 PM Beijing time). He will then give an interview to CNBC at around 3 PM (which corresponds to 10 PM Beijing time).

According to CNBC, the cryptocurrency exchange platform Kraken plans to launch a prediction market service in 2026. Kraken's Global Consumer Business Head Mark Greenberg revealed this plan during the Crypto World program.

According to a CNBC survey, although 84% of respondents expect Trump to nominate National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett to succeed the Fed Chair, only 11% believe he is the right choice. 47% of respondents favor Fed Governor Christopher Waller, while 23% support Kevin Warsh, but only 5% think Trump will choose either of them.The market is concerned about whether Hassett can uphold the Fed's dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment, as well as maintain the central bank's independence from political interference. 76% of respondents believe the next chair will be more dovish than Powell, and 51% think he will cater to the president's desire for rate cuts rather than act independently.

CNBC has reached a multi-year partnership agreement with prediction market operator Kalshi to fully integrate real-time prediction data across its television, digital, and subscription platforms.According to an announcement released on Thursday, starting in 2026, Kalshi's event probability data will be incorporated into CNBC's programming, including shows like Squawk Box and Fast Money, complete with dedicated ticker displays to showcase prediction dynamics in real-time.Kalshi will also launch a CNBC-branded section on its platform, featuring prediction markets curated by the media network.Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour stated that this integration represents the "next stage of evolution" in financial reporting, "shifting from presenting data on what is happening now to real-time predictions of future trends."CNBC President KC Sullivan added that prediction markets are becoming an important tool for understanding major events, and noted that Kalshi's data provides a "powerful complement" to the network's news coverage.Shortly before this agreement was reached, Kalshi announced another data integration partnership with CNN, incorporating its prediction markets into the latter's live analysis and newsroom reporting.

According to CNBC, although the market may have had a rocky start in December, the trading engine still seems to have momentum, with hopes of reversing the turmoil of November. Bitcoin has recovered some of its recent losses, and tech stocks rose in U.S. trading on Tuesday, helping the stock market rebound from the previous day's pullback—one that interrupted a five-day streak of gains. This rebound indicates that investors' willingness to take on market risk has not disappeared; it just needed a moment to catch its breath.Other indicators also show that the market maintains sustained confidence in a year-end rally. According to the CME FedWatch, investors expect an 89.2% chance that the Federal Reserve will cut rates by a quarter percentage point at the upcoming meeting on December 10. This expectation has surged significantly compared to a month ago, when the likelihood was closer to a "fifty-fifty" chance.Doug Beath, a global equity strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, stated, "Barring any surprises, the market's attention is shifting back to fundamentals. It seems the market is focusing on better-than-expected earnings forecasts for the fourth quarter and the 2026 calendar year, while also looking beyond the current economic slowdown we are experiencing to anticipate a growth acceleration later next year." If investors are looking for a theme for the year-end rally, they may have finally found it: cautious optimism is striving to drown out the noise in the market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, as news of bank bad debts impacts Wall Street, CNBC financial commentator Cramer stated that this latest situation will pave the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. He pointed out that bad loans are an early warning sign indicating that it is time for the central bank to ease monetary policy. On Thursday, U.S. stock indices generally fell as investors' concerns about the health of regional banks' lending operations intensified. Cramer emphasized that lower borrowing rates can not only stimulate the economy but also make it easier for borrowers to avoid default.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, U.S. President Trump will appear on CNBC's "Squawk Box" today at 20:00 (Beijing time) for a live interview.It is reported that this interview will cover several important topics including the economy, employment, Federal Reserve policy, and tariffs.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, the cryptocurrency market experienced a decline on Friday after Trump announced adjusted "reciprocal" tariffs for dozens of countries. Bitcoin's price remained relatively strong, while Ethereum, XRP, and BNB all saw slight declines. Bitcoin briefly fell to a low of $113,988.47.This drop triggered a massive long liquidation, where traders were forced to sell assets at market price to repay debts, further driving down prices.U.S. stocks related to cryptocurrency faced even larger declines. Coinbase led the drop with a 15% decrease due to poor second-quarter performance; Circle fell 4%, Galaxy Digital dropped 2%, Ethereum treasury company Bitmine Immersion decreased by 8%, and MicroStrategy fell by 5%.

ChainCatcher news, CNBC has released the 2025 list of the world's top fintech companies, with Binance being recognized as a leading enterprise in the "Digital Assets" category. This category encompasses blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFT platforms, aiming to honor those innovators who are leading the future of finance. This list is now in its third year, focusing on 300 companies across seven major fintech sectors, recognizing their profound impact on the global financial landscape.The list is independently compiled by CNBC in collaboration with the globally recognized market research and ranking agency Statista. Both parties conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on growth, market influence, and reputation (accounting for 40%), as well as innovation performance and metrics in specific sectors (accounting for 60%), ensuring that selected companies excel in both scale and professional performance. Binance's inclusion in this list reflects its responsible leadership and continuous innovation in the blockchain industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York Mellon will launch tokenized money market funds.The two Wall Street giants believe that the tokenization of the $7.1 trillion money market industry is the next leap for digital assets. Unlike stablecoins, tokenized money market funds offer yields to holders, making them an attractive option for hedge funds, pension funds, and corporations to park cash.Laide Majiyagbe, head of global liquidity, financing, and collateral at BNY, stated that the tokenization step is very important, enabling seamless and efficient transactions while eliminating friction in traditional markets.

ChainCatcher news, based on the BNBChain, the meme project $JAGER has recently received a public response from Jager, the founder of Binance Academy.Jager stated that his intention in working at Binance and initiating Binance Academy was to "enhance the legitimacy and credibility of cryptocurrency." He cannot prohibit any project from using his name for naming, but hopes that the JAGER HUNTER team and community can "help others, contribute to industry development, and fight for the right things," wishing the project team and holders all the best.It is reported that $JAGER has airdropped tokens accounting for 92.8% of the total supply to over 1.47 million wallet addresses, with more than 100,000 current holders. Recently, $JAGER launched several activities, including a $200,000 prize pool for liquidity providers (PancakeSwap V3) and a collaboration with Galxe to distribute $10,000 worth of BNB rewards.

ChainCatcher news, CNBC financial analyst Jim Cramer stated that Trump's policies are distorting market logic, attracting short sellers and leading investors to misjudge: "The recent market misjudgment has a common cause: the president's tariff policy and its ongoing nationalism in other parts of the world are disrupting trading decisions."Cramer pointed out that the market has recently often exhibited a "sell-off at the open" pattern, as there are expectations that Trump will suddenly make comments about trade or companies like Apple, and they attempt to profit from short-term declines. However, this strategy will fail on days when Trump remains silent. Cramer noted that Trump has almost single-handedly revitalized the short-selling business, with many hedge funds beginning to heavily short stocks like Nvidia or CoreWeave, firmly believing that they can make a profit based on White House policies.He warned: "Short sellers may suffer significant losses, as many companies are performing well, but the actions of the White House often obscure Wall Street's view."

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by NBC News, at the Bitcoin 2025 conference held in Las Vegas, attendees questioned Trump's meme coin. Bitcoin investor Ryan Nichols stated that although he is a fan of Trump, he would not engage with Trump's digital currency and predicts that its future price may decline. Edan Yago, co-founder of BitcoinOS, believes that the TRUMP coin is a form of legitimate corruption rather than a good use of underlying technology.The Trump Organization and the administrator of the meme coin sale website geettrumpmemes did not respond to requests for comments, while the White House stated in an email that "The $TRUMP meme coin has nothing to do with the White House."

ChainCatcher news, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen was interviewed by CNBC during Bitcoin2025. In the interview, she shared her views on the next round of cryptocurrency catalysts, the level of participation from institutional investors, and Bitget's strategic planning in the Asian market.When discussing the launch of USD1 on Bitget, Gracy stated, "We launched USD1, which is the stablecoin issued by WLF. On one hand, it is due to user demand, and on the other hand, we also see WLF promoting its ecological partnerships, which may lead to deeper cooperation with us in the future."

ChainCatcher news, the BNBChain community meme project Jager Hunter will jointly launch the JAGER token airdrop event with the Four.meme platform. This airdrop will distribute 3% of the total supply of tokens and is open to all new and existing users of the Four.meme platform. The event will run from May 4, 2025, 18:00 to May 7, 18:00.Latest data shows that over 110,000 addresses have participated in the JAGER community airdrop within 3 days of its launch. The airdrop adopts a decreasing claim mechanism, meaning that for every 2.5% of the total amount claimed, the claim base for subsequent users will decrease by 20%.It is reported that 90.5% of the total supply of JAGER tokens will be distributed through a fair airdrop, covering users of the three major public chains: BNBChain, Solana, and Ethereum.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated: "Since April 5, CBP has collected over $500 million under the new reciprocal tariffs, bringing the total tariff revenue from 15 presidential trade actions implemented since January 20, 2025, to over $21 billion."This latest statement was released following a 10-hour financial system outage. During the outage, U.S. importers were unable to input a code that could have exempted goods already in transit from higher tariffs. Even during the brief system failure, the average daily revenue stream of $250 million for CBP remained uninterrupted.Trump has repeatedly stated that the U.S. collects $2 billion in revenue daily from tariffs. However, the latest data released by the Treasury Department on Monday showed that the daily deposits under "Customs and Specific Excise Taxes" were only $305 million that day. All tariffs are collected by U.S. Customs at the point of entry.