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Macro · 2 months ago US Diesel Prices Reach Record High Amid Geopolitical Tensions US diesel prices have surged to an all-time high of $5.820 per gallon, driven by low inventories and geopolitical conflicts, particularly the ongoing war in Iran.

Derivatives · 2 months ago Polymarket Launches Perpetual Futures for Oil and Other Assets, Competing with Kalshi Polymarket has introduced a new platform for perpetual futures contracts, including oil, Bitcoin, and more, marking its entry into traditional finance and competing directly with Kalshi.

Macro · 2 months ago Morgan Stanley Predicts Federal Reserve Will Maintain Interest Rates Through 2026 Morgan Stanley forecasts that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through 2026, despite hawkish comments from Chair Kevin Warsh, citing inflation trends as a key factor.

Markets · 2 months ago Binance Flags Four Tokens for Monitoring, Indicating Potential Delisting Binance has placed a Monitoring Tag on four tokens, signaling increased scrutiny and potential delisting risks. The affected tokens are AVA, GNS, SCR, and TOWNS, which experienced immediate price drops following the announcement.

Companies · 2 months ago Bitquery Reports 96,000 Fake Address Outputs in Bitcoin's Unspent Database A recent study by Bitquery reveals that Bitcoin's unspent transaction output set is burdened by over 96,000 fake address outputs, raising concerns about network efficiency.

Compliance · 2 months ago US and UK Form Alliance to Combat Global Crypto Scam Centers The US and UK have signed a memorandum to jointly disrupt global crypto scam operations, enhancing cooperation between law enforcement agencies.

Compliance · 2 months ago Trump Envoys to Engage in Peace Talks in Moscow and Kiev Amid Ongoing Conflict Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff from the Trump administration are set to visit Moscow and Kiev for peace negotiations, reflecting a renewed U.S. diplomatic effort in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Spot & ETFs · 2 months ago BlackRock Clients Execute $454 Million Bitcoin Purchase in Major Transaction In a significant move, BlackRock clients acquired approximately $454 million worth of Bitcoin in a single transaction, highlighting the growing trend of institutional investment in digital assets.

Technology · 2 months ago Axis Robotics Launches Open-Source Franka Arm Simulation Dataset for AI Development Axis Robotics has unveiled the Axis Sim Dataset V1, a comprehensive open-source dataset for Franka arm manipulation, featuring over 50,000 simulation trajectories and extensive benchmarks.

Derivatives · 2 months ago $58 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in One Hour as Bitcoin Rises In a dramatic market shift, over $58 million in crypto short positions were liquidated within an hour as Bitcoin's price surged, primarily impacting traders betting against the asset.

Policy · 2 months ago French Hill Advocates for Bipartisan Support on Clarity Act Ahead of September Vote U.S. Congressman French Hill emphasizes the need for bipartisan cooperation to advance the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto market, ahead of a crucial vote scheduled for September 15.

Policy · 2 months ago Fidelity Warns Bitcoin Bear Market May Persist Despite Recent Price Rally Fidelity Digital Assets expresses caution over Bitcoin's recent price surge, suggesting the bear market may not be over yet. Analysts highlight potential market fluctuations and the importance of upcoming regulatory developments.

Companies · 2 months ago Coinbase Launches Full Trading for Cluster Protocol's CP-USD Pair Coinbase has officially activated full trading for the Cluster Protocol (CP) token, allowing for CP-USD transactions on its platform. This move follows a phased rollout that began with deposit address generation earlier this month.

Security · 2 months ago IMF Approves $140M Aid for El Salvador Amid Economic Growth The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement to unlock $140 million in aid for El Salvador, contingent on Board approval, as the country shows signs of economic growth.

Macro · 2 months ago US Investigates Missile Strike on Iranian Wedding Amid Rising Tensions The US Central Command is investigating a missile strike that hit a wedding in Iran, killing at least four and injuring dozens, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Security · 2 months ago US Offers $10M Bounty for Information on Iranian Cyber Official Amir Yaryab The US State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the identification or location of Amir Yaryab, a senior Iranian official linked to cyber operations against American infrastructure.

Derivatives · 2 months ago Reform UK Receives Major Donations from Crypto Industry Figures in Q1 2026 Reform UK reported that 75% of its private donations in Q1 2026 came from two prominent crypto industry figures, highlighting a significant funding trend in British politics.

Compliance · 2 months ago Bitwise and Hargreaves Lansdown Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin ETPs in the UK Bitwise has partnered with Hargreaves Lansdown to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to UK retail investors, following a regulatory shift by the FCA.

Adoption · 2 months ago BIS Prototype Validates XRP Ledger for Official Statistics Authentication The Bank for International Settlements has released a working paper demonstrating the XRP Ledger's potential for verifying official statistics through cryptographic methods, highlighting its institutional utility while downplaying immediate XRP suppl

Gaming · 2 months ago Playco Launches Playbot, an AI Development Tool Using OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Playco has introduced Playbot, an AI-powered IDE that integrates with game engines like Unity and Godot, leveraging OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to enhance game development efficiency.