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Macro · 1 month ago Traders Lower Fed Rate Hike Expectations Amid Cooling Inflation and Oil Prices Bond traders have reduced their expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate increase this year as oil prices decline and inflation shows signs of easing.

NFTs · 1 month ago Pokémon Cards Surpass S&P 500 and Bitcoin in Recent Performance In a surprising turn, Pokémon trading cards have outperformed both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin over the past three months, highlighting their growing status as a distinct asset class.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Coinbase and 14 x402 Payment Facilitators Fail Security Tests, Exposing Vulnerabilities A recent study revealed that Coinbase and 14 other x402 payment facilitators failed critical security tests, exposing them to various vulnerabilities that could impact merchants and customer transactions.

Companies · 1 month ago Reddit to Join S&P 500, Shares Surge 11% Amid AI Traffic Concerns Reddit's stock jumped 11% after the announcement of its inclusion in the S&P 500, set to take effect on August 18, 2026, despite ongoing concerns about its reliance on Google for user traffic.

Macro · 1 month ago U.S. Considers Indefinite Naval Blockade on Iran Amid Oil Supply Crisis The U.S. is contemplating an indefinite extension of its naval blockade on Iran due to escalating oil supply shortages, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability.

Macro · 1 month ago DeFi Development Corp. Closes Treasury Accelerator Amid $27 Million Loss DeFi Development Corp. has announced the closure of its Treasury Accelerator following a significant $27 million loss in the second quarter, prompting cost-cutting measures and debt repurchases.

Macro · 1 month ago Cypherpunk Technologies Shifts Focus to Cancer Drug After $37.8 Million Loss Cypherpunk Technologies, backed by the Winklevoss twins, pivots to developing a cancer drug candidate after reporting significant losses in 2026, raising concerns about its financial sustainability.

Policy · 1 month ago Citigroup CEO Advocates for Clarity Act Amid Stablecoin Reward Debate Citigroup's CEO Jane Fraser supports the Clarity Act, emphasizing its potential benefits for the financial system, despite ongoing concerns from banks regarding stablecoin rewards.

Policy · 1 month ago White House to Host Cryptocurrency and Prediction Market Executives Next Week The White House is set to convene executives from the cryptocurrency and prediction market sectors next Wednesday, amid ongoing discussions about regulatory frameworks.

Macro · 1 month ago S&P 500 Hits Record High as Inflation Data Eases Market Concerns The S&P 500 reached a new record close, driven by favorable inflation data that suggests the Federal Reserve may maintain its current interest rates.

Markets · 1 month ago JPMorgan Expands Digital Assets Team with New Executive Director Hire JPMorgan Chase is actively recruiting an Executive Director for its digital assets division, signaling a significant commitment to blockchain technology in banking.

Adoption · 1 month ago OpenAI Appoints Dali Rajic as New Chief Revenue Officer Amid Executive Shakeup OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic as its new Chief Revenue Officer, replacing Denise Dresser, who served for eight months. This leadership change comes as the company prepares for an IPO and follows the recent departure of another executive.

Technology · 1 month ago Bitcoin Leaders Turn to Chinese AI Amid U.S. Cybersecurity Model Restrictions Bitcoin industry leaders are increasingly relying on Chinese AI models for cybersecurity, citing restrictions on U.S. systems like OpenAI and Anthropic that hinder defensive work.

Companies · 1 month ago Tether Completes First Full Financial Audit with KPMG, Reports $6.814 Billion Reserve Surplus Tether has successfully completed its inaugural full financial audit by KPMG, revealing a reserve surplus of $6.814 billion as of December 31, 2025, despite a significant drop in excess reserves noted in recent reports.

Funding · 1 month ago Major Oil Spill from Tanker Reaches Oman, Threatening Strait of Hormuz Traffic An oil spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coast, raising concerns over potential disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Metaplanet Launches BitBonds Program in Japan's Bond Market Metaplanet has introduced its BitBonds program, successfully issuing ¥200 million in bonds as it expands funding options in Japan.

Compliance · 1 month ago HTX and FCA Settlement Talks Amid Ongoing Sanctions for UK Users HTX is in negotiations with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority to settle a case regarding illegal crypto advertising, as UK users continue to face account freezes due to sanctions.

Markets · 1 month ago Bullish Reports Q2 2026 Earnings: Shares Rise Despite $280 Million Loss Bullish, the institutional crypto exchange, saw its shares increase nearly 12% following a Q2 earnings report revealing a $280 million net loss, driven largely by Bitcoin markdowns. However, adjusted revenue and EBITDA showed significant growth.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Zerohash's Trust Bank Charter Application Returned by OCC Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Zerohash, a digital asset infrastructure firm, faces regulatory challenges as the OCC returns its trust bank charter application, citing deficiencies. The company plans to resubmit in August 2026.

Markets · 1 month ago Anthropic Aims for $2 Trillion Valuation in Upcoming IPO Amid Competitive AI Landscape Anthropic, the AI company founded by former OpenAI researchers, is targeting a $2 trillion valuation for its IPO, reflecting strong investor confidence and competitive positioning against rivals like OpenAI.