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Security · 1 week ago France Advocates for Removal of Alisher Usmanov from EU Sanctions List France has initiated a push to remove Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, prompting a diplomatic standoff within the bloc. This move, supported by Slovakia, has led to a temporary extension of existing sanctions.

Macro · 1 week ago Ukraine Proposes Energy Truce with Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed an energy truce with Russia, contingent on reciprocal actions from Moscow, signaling a potential step towards de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Spot & ETFs · 1 week ago Anthropic Launches Claude for Financial Advisors with Key Integrations Anthropic has introduced Claude for Financial Advisors, enhancing workflows with integrations from major financial institutions like BlackRock and Schwab.

Policy · 1 week ago Trump Claims Presidential Control Over AI Companies Amid Investor Concerns President Trump asserts that his administration holds sufficient power over AI companies, dismissing calls for regulatory guardrails. This statement comes as AI stocks face market declines, raising concerns among investors.

Macro · 1 week ago U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Surpasses 5% for First Time Since October 2023 The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note has exceeded 5%, marking its highest level since October 2023, amid rising inflation concerns and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.

Companies · 1 week ago Solana Achieves $200M in Tokenized Equity Trading, Surpassing Major US Exchanges On September 12, Solana's tokenized equity trading volume reached $200 million, exceeding the combined volume of Nasdaq and NYSE, marking a significant milestone for the blockchain.

Funding · 1 week ago RUM Group Secures $13.7B AI Compute Contract with Anthropic for Maysville Data Center RUM Group has finalized a six-year GPU services agreement worth up to $13.7 billion with Anthropic, centered around a new data center in Maysville, Georgia, significantly boosting RUM's market position.

Regulation · 1 week ago Canada Proposes Global AI Safety Oversight Body Amid Rising Tech Competition Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a proposal for a global body to oversee AI safety, part of a comprehensive national strategy aimed at enhancing AI adoption and creating jobs.

Spot & ETFs · 1 week ago BlackRock's Ethereum ETFs Show Diverging Investor Preferences Amid Staking Developments BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) continues to attract more investor interest than its staked counterpart, ETHB, despite the latter offering yield through staking.

Macro · 1 week ago Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov to Speak at Federal Reserve Fintech Conference Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, will participate in a panel at the Federal Reserve's 10th Annual Fintech Conference, focusing on digital asset regulations alongside executives from BlackRock and Vanguard.

Macro · 1 week ago Bitcoin Faces Liquidity Pressure Ahead of US Tax Deadline and Fed Meeting As the US tax deadline approaches, Bitcoin's liquidity may be tested amid shifting cash flows and a crucial Federal Reserve meeting. Investors are bracing for potential volatility as market conditions evolve.

Compliance · 1 week ago Retirees File Lawsuit Against Broad Street Global Management Linked to Dogecoin Miner Z Squared Retirees Paula and Stephen Darby have initiated a lawsuit against Broad Street Global Management and its affiliates, alleging mismanagement and seeking over $1.4 million related to investments in the Dogecoin mining company Z Squared.

Policy · 1 week ago Trump Endorses Clarity Act Amid Banking Industry Opposition President Trump has thrown his support behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which is facing significant pushback from major banks concerned about its potential impact on traditional deposits.

Markets · 1 week ago Michael Burry Critiques AI Safety Concerns as IPO Strategies Hedge fund manager Michael Burry has criticized the AI industry's calls for a slowdown, labeling them as self-serving tactics aimed at benefiting companies like OpenAI and Anthropic ahead of potential IPOs.

Mining · 1 week ago Bitdeer Technologies Signs $6B AI Cloud Deal in Malaysia, Shifts Focus from Bitcoin Mining Bitdeer Technologies has secured a 10-year AI cloud agreement in Malaysia worth $6 billion, marking a significant pivot from its Bitcoin mining roots to AI infrastructure development.

Macro · 1 week ago Drone Strikes Disable Saudi Oil Pipeline, Crude Prices Surge A series of drone strikes have knocked Saudi Arabia's East-West Crude Oil Pipeline offline, causing a spike in crude oil prices and raising concerns about energy supply in Europe and Asia.

Macro · 1 week ago Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind Discuss AI Safety Pact Amid Industry Concerns Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind are in talks to establish an AI safety standards body, responding to growing concerns about the rapid development of AI technologies.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Revolut Faces Data Leak Threat as Attackers Demand Ransom in Bitcoin Revolut is under threat from attackers who have leaked sensitive customer data and are demanding a ransom of 10,000 BTC to prevent further disclosures.

Macro · 1 week ago Morgan Stanley Predicts 25 Basis-Point Rate Hike at September FOMC Meeting Morgan Stanley's Matt Hornbach anticipates a 25 basis-point interest rate hike during the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting on September 15-16, marking the first increase since July 2023.

Markets · 1 week ago Elon Musk Reveals Grok 4.8's Progress and Hints at Grok 5's AGI Potential Elon Musk announced that Grok 4.8, a 2.5 trillion-parameter AI model, is nearing completion, while Grok 5 is expected to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI).