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Derivatives · 1 month ago India's Retail Traders Lost $9.6 Billion in Equity Futures and Options in FY 2026 In the fiscal year ending March 2026, Indian retail traders lost approximately $9.6 billion in equity futures and options, marking an 18% decline from the previous year due to stricter regulations.

Companies · 1 month ago Bank of Russia Proposes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT Trading for Retail Investors The Bank of Russia has unveiled a draft framework allowing retail investors to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, with a cap on annual purchases.

Macro · 1 month ago NY Fed Reports Rise in Credit Card Balances Amid Declining Delinquency Rates The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest report reveals a $21 billion increase in credit card balances, reaching $1.26 trillion, while overall household debt continues to rise with a slight decline in delinquency rates.

Adoption · 1 month ago ForumPay Introduces New Card and Bank Transfer Payment Solution for Merchants ForumPay has launched a new payment flow allowing merchants to accept card and bank transfers, enhancing payment flexibility without added operational burdens.

Regulation · 1 month ago Iran and Oman Make Progress in Negotiations to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Negotiations between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing, with expectations of a deal soon amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Companies · 1 month ago Twenty One Capital Reports $1.27 Billion Loss Amid Leadership Transition and Strategic Shift Twenty One Capital has reported a significant $1.27 billion loss for the first half of 2026, prompting a strategic shift under new CEO Raphael Zagury to expand beyond its Bitcoin treasury model.

Funding · 1 month ago eToro to Acquire TradeZero for Up to $231 Million to Expand US Operations eToro has announced its acquisition of TradeZero, a US brokerage, in a deal valued at up to $231 million, aiming to enhance its offerings for active traders.

Technology · 1 month ago Nvidia Launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and NeMo Switchyard to Optimize AI Workflows Nvidia has introduced the Nemotron 3.5 Lightning model and NeMo Switchyard library, aimed at enhancing enterprise AI efficiency and reducing costs.

Macro · 1 month ago US Fires on Panama-Flagged Ship Amid Rising Tensions with Iran The U.S. military fired on a Panama-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Iran maritime conflict. This incident marks a shift towards direct military action as diplomatic resolutions remain elusive.

Macro · 1 month ago Bitdeer Shares Plummet 19% Following Dilutive Offering and Earnings Miss Bitdeer Technologies experienced a significant 19% drop in stock value after announcing a dilutive offering and wider-than-expected quarterly losses, impacting investor confidence.

Regulation · 1 month ago Anthropic Launches Invisible Watermarks in Claude AI to Combat Content Misuse Anthropic has introduced invisible watermarks in its Claude AI models to help identify AI-generated content, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in AI usage.

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve's Wait-and-See Stance Influenced by Economic Indicators Nuveen's Laura Cooper indicates the Federal Reserve will likely maintain its current interest rate strategy, awaiting further economic data before making changes.

Macro · 1 month ago Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Negotiations Amid Rising Peace Prospects The Pakistani Defense Minister has indicated that the US and Iran are nearing an agreement, signaling potential peace amid ongoing mediation efforts.

Business · 1 month ago IBM Partners with Together AI for $240M Inference Cluster on IBM Cloud IBM has signed a $240 million deal with Together AI to develop a large-scale inference cluster on IBM Cloud, targeting full deployment by 2027.

Macro · 1 month ago Israeli Intelligence Analyzes Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site Amid U.S. Military Actions Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen revealed that Israeli intelligence has closely studied Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, supporting U.S. military actions against it. This comes as market predictions for a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal show declining probabili

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Bitwise's BSOL Dominates US Spot Solana ETF Inflows with $8.8 Million Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) led the US spot Solana ETF market with $8.8 million in inflows on August 10, marking a significant return of investor interest.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Bitcoin's Divergence from Software Stocks Signals Potential Investor Shift Bitcoin has recently decoupled from software stocks, indicating a shift in investor sentiment and market dynamics. This divergence raises questions about Bitcoin's role as a high-beta tech asset versus a store of value.

Funding · 1 month ago River AI Secures $1.1 Billion in Initial Funding for User-Centric AI Development River AI, a newly established startup, has raised $1.1 billion in its first funding round, aiming to create customizable AI agents for individual users.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Nvidia Collaborates with Wall Street Firms to Raise $500 Billion for AI Infrastructure Nvidia has partnered with major financial institutions to mobilize $500 billion in capital for AI infrastructure, aiming to fund data centers while minimizing its financial risk.

Companies · 1 month ago Coinbase Receives Approval for Tokenization Hub in Abu Dhabi Coinbase has secured regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi's FSRA to establish an international tokenization hub, marking a significant expansion in the Middle East.