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Companies · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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.

Security · 2 months ago Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have established a defense pact, emphasizing collective security in a volatile Middle East. This agreement is seen as a response to increasing regional tensions, particularly concerning Iran's military activities.

DeFi · 2 months ago Hester Peirce Cautions on Crypto Vaults and Lending Strategies Under Securities Laws SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has issued a warning regarding the potential classification of crypto vaults and lending strategies as securities, emphasizing the importance of understanding legal implications.

Custody · 2 months ago Surge in Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia Ahead of New Crypto Regulations Sales of hardware wallets in Russia have surged significantly as new cryptocurrency regulations approach, with major retailers reporting record increases in demand.

Markets · 2 months ago CoinPoker Launches $50M Global Online Poker Championship Amid Crypto Market Lull CoinPoker is set to host the Global Online Poker Championship (GOPC) from August 23 to September 28, featuring a staggering $50 million prize pool and over 700 medal events.