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• Nike reported Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $11 billion, down 1% on a reported basis and down 4% on a currency-neutral basis.
• Gross margin rose 890 basis points to 49.2%, mainly due to an approximately 900 basis point benefit tied to expected IEEPA tariff recovery.
• The main sector issue is whether athletic brands can protect margins while wholesale demand, direct sales, tariffs, and cautious consumers reshape growth.

The Major County Sheriffs Association (MCSA) has shifted its position on the CLARITY Act from outright opposition to neutrality, removing a key obstacle to the bill's progress through the US Senate.

• Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has approved its 50th crypto licence, highlighting continued growth in the emirate’s regulated digital asset sector.
• The milestone strengthens Dubai’s position alongside other regulated crypto hubs as exchanges, custodians and blockchain firms expand under licensing frameworks.
• Competition between global regulators and changing compliance requirements remain the main challenge for firms seeking cross-border crypto operations.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has underperformed the US stock market so far in 2026, even as equities have reached successive record highs, prompting debate among asset managers over whether the divergence will persist.

• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated Federal Court proceedings against Amazon, alleging unfair contract terms following the 2024 introduction of ads on its Prime Video service.
• Amazon faces this lawsuit amid a broader 2026-27 ACCC compliance push targeting standard form contracts and cancellation policies, which currently underpin the revenue models for global streaming services.
• Streaming platforms now operate under stricter 2026 legislation requiring consistent investment in Australian content, forcing providers to balance increased production costs against rising subscription fees.

Public watch party events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026, have been cancelled or restructured across venues in California following a pattern of violence linked to fan celebrations.

US President Donald Trump held a 90-minute telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 4 July 2026, offering US assistance to broker a settlement to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ripple joined America250's Giving 4th campaign on 4 July 2026, committing to match eligible donations in XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) up to a maximum of US$10,000 in support of the Call of Duty Endowment's CODE4Vets initiative.

Binance's (CRYPTO:BNB) stock trading service has surpassed US$1 billion in assets under management within its first 30 days of operation since launching on 1 June 2026.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the round of 16, with France leading betting odds at approximately +180 and Argentina trailing at around +370.