The Australian Financial Review’s photographers ranged from biotechs to the “Wild West” in July as they chased stories of innovation, volatility, deals, corporate disaster – and a dance.In the markets, innovative Aussie tech firms were in the spotlight in July, while hot artificial intelligence start-up Sharon AI geared up for an ASX float. CheckOnChain, the country’s top Substack publication, has made millions from its data insights into the bitcoin blockchain and the cryptocurrency’s wild ride in the markets. Volatility was also part of retail turnaround stories such as that of Michael Breckler, general manager of Betts.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
In Photos: July 2026
As July settles across the nation, we look back on a month in which our photographers’ lenses captured stories of innovation, volatility, deals, corporate disaster – and a dance.
TL;DRAI
Sharon AI advances toward ASX float; CheckOnChain has built millions from blockchain data insights, validating Australia's crypto-intelligence opportunity. Signals structural pivot toward AI and blockchain infrastructure—shaping APAC CTO priorities on data strategy, compliance, and emerging-tech exposure amid market volatility.
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