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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.

Derivatives · 4 days ago Eurogroup Plans Emergency Meeting to Tackle Rising Energy Costs Amid Market Turmoil Euro-area finance ministers are preparing for an extraordinary session to address surging energy prices, exacerbated by global bond-market instability and limited fiscal capacity.

Derivatives · 4 days ago Meta Introduces Mail Tab for Muse AI Agent to Enhance Email Management Meta is enhancing its Muse AI agent by introducing a dedicated Mail tab, emphasizing email management as a core feature. This development reflects the company's strategy to position Muse as a comprehensive productivity tool.

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.

Companies · 4 days ago Warren Buffett Steps Down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel Takes Over Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, transitioning to the role of chairman emeritus, while Greg Abel assumes full operational control of the company.

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.

Derivatives · 4 days ago NEAR Protocol Introduces Default Privacy for Perpetual Futures Trading NEAR Protocol has implemented a new default privacy feature for perpetual futures, enhancing user confidentiality in trading activities.

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.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 days ago Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Wallets with Fake AI Trading Tools A new malware campaign has been identified that uses fake AI trading tools to replace crypto wallet extensions on infected devices, posing significant security risks to users.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 days ago OpenAI Faces Security Breach Amid Competition with Anthropic A security breach involving Anthropic's Claude AI has exposed vulnerabilities in OpenAI's systems, raising concerns about the company's security measures and investor confidence.

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.

Funding · 4 days ago S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin to Enhance Digital Asset Security S&P Global has announced its acquisition of smart contract security firm OpenZeppelin, aiming to bolster its digital asset business and enhance security for tokenized finance.

Security · 4 days ago Russians Vote in Parliamentary Elections Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict Voting has commenced in Russia's parliamentary elections, drawing international scrutiny due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the inclusion of occupied territories in the electoral process.

Markets · 5 days ago FIFA Collect Surpasses 1 Million Users Following Migration to Avalanche Blockchain FIFA Collect has reached over 1 million users after migrating to its own Avalanche-powered blockchain, enhancing user experience and transaction capabilities.

Custody · 5 days ago Robinhood Issues Warning as $WALLET Token Plummets 90% After Misleading Speculation Robinhood has clarified its lack of involvement with the $WALLET token, which saw a drastic 90% drop in market cap following the company's warning. The token's collapse highlights the risks of speculation in the crypto space.

Adoption · 5 days ago Ripple Integrates XRP and RLUSD for AI Payments with Stripe and Tempo Ripple has launched a new payment standard integrating XRP and RLUSD for AI-driven online services, developed in collaboration with Stripe and Tempo. This initiative aims to enhance the utility of Ripple's digital assets.

Macro · 5 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.

Adoption · 5 days ago Anthropic Integrates Google’s SynthID-Text Watermarking in Claude Models Anthropic has announced the integration of Google DeepMind’s SynthID-Text watermarking technology in its Claude AI models, enhancing text output identification globally by 2026.

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.

Adoption · 5 days ago OpenAI Appoints Brian McCarthy as VP of Worldwide Sales to Drive Growth OpenAI has appointed Brian McCarthy, formerly of SpaceX, as its new Vice President of Worldwide Sales to enhance enterprise adoption and international growth.