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Derivatives · 5 days ago CFTC Eases Regulations for Passive Software Providers in Crypto Derivatives Market The CFTC has issued a no-action position allowing passive software providers to facilitate access to regulated derivatives without broker registration, expanding on previous relief granted to Phantom Technologies.

Protocols · 5 days ago Uniswap Introduces U-USDG Stablecoin Pool on Robinhood Chain Uniswap has launched a new stablecoin liquidity pool for U-USDG on Robinhood Chain, enhancing trading options for dollar-pegged assets.

Funding · 5 days ago S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin to Enhance Blockchain Security Capabilities S&P Global has announced its acquisition of blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin, aiming to bolster risk assessment in on-chain financial markets and enhance security for smart contracts.

Policy · 5 days ago House Committee Approves Bill to Lock Federal Bitcoin Holdings for 20 Years The House Financial Services Committee has advanced a bill that mandates a 20-year holding period for federal Bitcoin reserves, requiring annual audits and oversight.

Macro · 5 days ago Food Prices Spark Inflation Concerns in Global Bond Markets Rising food prices are becoming a significant inflation risk, prompting bond market recalibrations and corporate price hikes.

Spot & ETFs · 5 days ago Avalanche Launches Tokenized High-Yield Bond Vault Backed by BlackRock ETF Avalanche introduces a new High Yield Corporate Bond Vault via IXS Finance, offering tokenized exposure to US high-yield corporate debt backed by BlackRock's ETF.

Companies · 5 days ago Blockworks Enhances Compliance Alerts with AI Following Messari Acquisition Blockworks has streamlined compliance processes by integrating AI-driven alerts into its platform after acquiring Messari, significantly reducing response times for exchanges and banks.

Companies · 5 days ago CoreWeave Announces $3 Billion Debt Offering and Share Sale to Boost AI Infrastructure CoreWeave plans to raise $3 billion through convertible senior notes and an equity sale of up to 35 million shares to enhance its AI cloud services and improve its credit profile.

Markets · 5 days ago SEC Grants Temporary Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading on Blockchain The SEC has approved a temporary framework allowing limited onchain trading of tokenized US stocks, aimed at modernizing market operations and enhancing transparency.

Regulation · 5 days ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Advocates for Minimal AI Regulation at Royal Gathering During an AI event hosted by King Charles III, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued against regulating AI like social media, emphasizing the need for self-regulation in the industry.

Macro · 5 days ago Bank of England Restructures Gilt Sales, Halting Long-Dated Auctions Until 2026 The Bank of England has announced a significant change in its quantitative tightening strategy, ceasing long-dated gilt sales and focusing on shorter maturities as part of a decade-long plan to unwind its balance sheet.

Macro · 5 days ago US-Iran Conflict Drives Surge in Fuel Prices Amid Ongoing Tensions The ongoing military conflict involving the US and Iran has led to significant increases in fuel prices, with analysts warning of further hikes due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.

Adoption · 5 days ago GlobalFoundries and Marvell Expand Optical Connectivity Partnership for AI Data Centers GlobalFoundries and Marvell Technology are enhancing their collaboration to develop next-generation optical interconnects aimed at improving data transfer speeds in AI-centric data centers.

Protocols · 5 days ago Galaxy Curation Launches New Vaults on Kamino for Solana's Lending Protocol Galaxy Digital's curation division has introduced two new vaults on Kamino, enhancing Solana's lending capabilities with audited risk strategies and single-asset yield management.

Hacks & Exploits · 5 days ago Revolut Reports No Ransom Demand Following Data Breach Incident Revolut has confirmed it did not receive a ransom demand after a data breach exposed customer data, affecting around 680 users.

Spot & ETFs · 5 days ago Bitcoin's Realized Cap Declines Amid Weak Demand Indicators Bitcoin's Realized Cap has contracted for the first time in a month, signaling potential risk as the cryptocurrency hovers near $76,500. This decline coincides with significant net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, raising concerns about future d

Stablecoins · 5 days ago Chainalysis Reports Surge in Onchain Malware Tied to State-Sponsored Hackers A recent Chainalysis report reveals a dramatic increase in onchain malware linked to state-sponsored hackers, particularly from North Korea and Iran, utilizing public blockchains for malicious activities.

Macro · 5 days ago JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Questions Effectiveness of Fed's Rate Hike Against Inflation JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed concerns over the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike, suggesting that inflation remains a significant challenge despite the increase.

Policy · 5 days ago Senate Democrats Renew Push for Bipartisan Support on CLARITY Act After Procedural Setback Senate Democrats are seeking bipartisan support to revive the stalled CLARITY Act, aimed at regulating digital assets, following a narrow procedural defeat in the Senate.

Macro · 5 days ago Standard Chartered Predicts Higher Oil Prices Amid Gulf Tensions Standard Chartered forecasts a sustained increase in oil prices due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, particularly affecting export routes.