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Policy · 1 month ago White House Urges Senate Democrats to Support CLARITY Act Ahead of Sept. 15 Vote The White House is pressuring Senate Democrats to support the CLARITY Act, warning that the bill may fail if seven Democratic votes are not secured by September 15.

Macro · 1 month ago Ether.fi CEO Bets $1 Million Against EIP-8363, Citing Risks of Centralization Mike Silagadze, CEO of ether.fi, has placed a $1 million wager against the proposed Ethereum upgrade EIP-8363, arguing it could consolidate staking power among larger providers like Lido, harming smaller liquid staking tokens.

Companies · 1 month ago Syria and Russia Sign Deal to Transform Military Bases into Joint Training Centers Syria's interim government has finalized an agreement with Russia to convert two key military bases into joint training centers, marking a significant shift in military operations in the region.

Layer-2 · 1 month ago Stacks Recognized by Bitfinex as Leading Bitcoin Layer-2 Protocol Bitfinex has highlighted Stacks as a top protocol for Bitcoin usage, emphasizing its unique Proof-of-Transfer mechanism and active role in securing the network.

Companies · 1 month ago MARA Holdings Secures $600 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loans for AI and Energy Expansion MARA Holdings has borrowed $600 million against its Bitcoin holdings to finance its expansion into artificial intelligence and energy generation, pledging 18,750 BTC as collateral.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Wall Street Invests $7 Billion in Tokenized Funds, Minimal DeFi Utilization Observed Despite a significant $7 billion investment from Wall Street into tokenized funds, less than 1% is currently utilized within decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, highlighting a gap in the integration of traditional finance with DeFi.

Business · 1 month ago Andoni Iraola Makes Anfield Debut as Liverpool Faces AS Monaco in Pre-Season Friendly Andoni Iraola led Liverpool in his first match at Anfield, a pre-season friendly against AS Monaco, where the Reds secured a 2-0 lead at halftime.

Markets · 1 month ago Omar Marmoush Scores Twice as Manchester City Defeats Atletico Madrid in Seoul Friendly Omar Marmoush scored two goals to lead Manchester City to a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in their final pre-season friendly in Seoul on August 9.

Markets · 1 month ago BC.Game Advances in EWC Open Qualifier After Defeating OG BC.Game's victory over OG in the EWC Open Qualifier on August 9 secures their place in the playoffs, showcasing their potential in the competitive CS2 scene.

Security · 1 month ago Netanyahu Confirms No Palestinian State During His Tenure Amid Ongoing Conflict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank during his time in office, reinforcing Israel's long-standing position against a two-state solution.

Macro · 1 month ago US Job Market Shows Signs of Weakness as Payrolls Decline in July 2026 The US labor market experienced a surprising decline in nonfarm payrolls, dropping by 23,000 jobs in July 2026, raising concerns about economic growth and Federal Reserve policy.

Security · 1 month ago Putin Mobilizes Troops and Deploys North Korean Forces Amid Ukraine Conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly planning a covert troop mobilization and deploying North Korean forces to bolster military operations in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Security · 1 month ago China Implements Trade Countermeasures Ahead of Xi Jinping's US Visit China has announced a series of trade countermeasures in response to US restrictions, coinciding with President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington. These measures include tightened export controls and bans on specific US entities.

Regulation · 1 month ago Texas Governor Freezes Data Center Approvals Amid Power Grid Strain Governor Greg Abbott has halted new data center projects in Texas due to overwhelming demand on the state's power grid, initiating a comprehensive audit of existing proposals.

Macro · 1 month ago Houthi Attacks on Saudi Aramco Facilities Signal Escalation in Regional Conflict The Houthi movement's recent missile and drone strikes on Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery mark a significant escalation in their military strategy, impacting regional energy supply chains.

Markets · 1 month ago GMGN.ai Surpasses Axiom Exchange in 24-Hour Revenue Amid Memecoin Trading Surge GMGN.ai has overtaken Axiom Exchange in 24-hour revenue, highlighting the competitive dynamics in the memecoin trading sector.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Iran's Foreign Minister Confirms No Direct Talks with the US Amid Tensions Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that there are no direct negotiations with the United States, only indirect communications through intermediaries, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Layer-2 · 1 month ago Virtuals Protocol Enhances AI Agent Transparency on Robinhood Chain Virtuals Protocol has integrated its AI agent framework with Robinhood Chain, enabling users to create and manage AI agents with transparent on-chain records, contributing to a burgeoning $200 million economy.

Macro · 1 month ago China's Producer Price Index Declines to 3.5% in July, Below Expectations China's producer price index (PPI) fell to 3.5% year-over-year in July, indicating a slowdown in inflationary pressures after a peak in June. This decline raises concerns about domestic demand and manufacturing margins.

Funding · 1 month ago Drone Explosion in Bulgaria Raises Security Concerns Near Key Gas Infrastructure A drone explosion near Bulgaria's Kardam border crossing has heightened security concerns in southeastern Europe, particularly regarding NATO air defense capabilities.