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Macro · 3 days ago US and China Officials to Discuss AI Security and Trade at JPMorgan HQ Scott Bessent from the US Treasury and China's He Lifeng will meet at JPMorgan's headquarters to address AI security and trade issues, signaling a potential diplomatic thaw between the two nations.

Macro · 3 days ago U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iranian Exchange BitBank for Sanctions Evasion The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iranian digital asset exchange BitBank, alleging its involvement in a network facilitating the transfer of Bitcoin linked to the IRGC.

Macro · 4 days ago Turkey Revokes Mellat Bank's License Amid U.S. Pressure on Iran Turkey's banking regulator has revoked the operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank, marking a significant alignment with U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran's financial sector.

Macro · 4 days ago US Interest Payments Reach $1.27 Trillion Amid Rising Treasury Borrowing Costs The US government has reported a significant increase in interest payments, totaling $1.27 trillion in the first 11 months of FY2026, reflecting a 13% rise from the previous year. This surge coincides with heightened borrowing costs for US Treasuries

Macro · 4 days ago Brookfield CEO Highlights AI Infrastructure Challenges Amid Industry Growth Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt warns that the rapid growth of AI is hampered by insufficient infrastructure, with a projected need for over $7 trillion in investment over the next decade.

Macro · 4 days ago $7 Trillion Quadruple Witching Event Marks Historic Expiration in September 2023 On September 18, 2023, a staggering $7 trillion in derivatives expired, marking the second-largest quadruple witching event in history, influenced by recent Fed interest rate changes.

Macro · 4 days ago Trump and Xi to Discuss AI at Summit Amid US-China Tensions President Trump and President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on September 24 to discuss artificial intelligence, amidst a backdrop of deepening US-China tensions and competition in AI capabilities.

Macro · 4 days ago Bank of Japan Increases Interest Rate to 1.25%, Highest Since 1995 On September 18, the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, marking the highest level since April 1995, amid ongoing inflation pressures.

Macro · 4 days ago Bitcoin Surges to $78,000 After $66 Million in Shorts Liquidated Bitcoin's price jumped approximately $2,000 to reclaim the $78,000 mark following significant short liquidations, with over $247 million in total liquidated positions across the crypto market.

Macro · 4 days ago XRP Struggles Above $1.30 Amid Falling Futures Interest and Market Sentiment XRP remains above $1.30 as futures open interest declines, signaling weakening demand amid broader market pressures.

Macro · 4 days ago US Treasury Yields Rise Above 5% Amid Market Shifts and Fed Rate Hike US Treasury yields have surged above 5%, driven by inflation, geopolitical tensions, and increased government borrowing. The Federal Reserve's recent rate hike adds pressure to both traditional and crypto markets.

Macro · 4 days ago U.S. Claims Iran Uses Bitcoin Exchange for Strait of Hormuz Toll Collections U.S. authorities allege that Iran is utilizing a bitcoin exchange to manage toll fees for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential shift in Iran's financial strategies amid ongoing sanctions.

Macro · 4 days ago Grayscale: Bitcoin Resilient Amid Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Hike Grayscale's research team suggests Bitcoin is unlikely to be adversely affected by the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike, viewing it as a mid-cycle adjustment rather than a major shift.

Macro · 5 days ago 152 Countries Reject U.S. Move to Block Palestinian UN Participation In a significant diplomatic move, 152 countries voted against the U.S. decision to block Palestinian participation in a UN meeting, signaling growing international support for Palestinian representation.

Macro · 5 days ago Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to Attend State Dinner with Trump and Xi Jinping Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon will join President Trump and China's Xi Jinping at a state dinner, highlighting the importance of semiconductor policy in U.S.-China relations.

Macro · 5 days ago US Airlines Reduce Flight Schedules Due to High Fuel Costs Major US airlines are cutting flight schedules as they face rising jet fuel prices, focusing on less profitable routes to maintain margins.

Macro · 5 days ago Eli Ben-Sasson Discusses Zcash Surge Amid Bitcoin Concerns Eli Ben-Sasson, StarkWare CEO, attributes Zcash's price surge to worries over Bitcoin's ossification, as ZEC's market cap reaches $23 billion.

Macro · 5 days ago Trump Indicates Potential for Renewed Military Operations Against Iran President Trump has signaled that the U.S. may resume large-scale military operations against Iran, amid rising tensions and recent military confrontations.

Macro · 5 days ago US Treasury Experiences Surge in Bond Yields Amid Rising Debt Supply US Treasury yields have surged, with 10-year bonds reaching 4.95% and 30-year bonds surpassing 5%, indicating a potential new normal for elevated bond yields driven by increased government borrowing and investor demand.

Macro · 5 days ago Federal Reserve Raises Rates Amidst Trump's Dissent, Warsh Stays Independent The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, raised interest rates by 25 basis points, defying President Trump's preference for lower rates. This marks a significant moment in the Fed's approach to inflation control.