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Macro · 1 week ago Bank of Japan Set to Raise Interest Rates Amid Yen's Mixed Response The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its policy interest rate to 1.25% at its upcoming meeting, but the yen's reaction remains uncertain amid various market dynamics.

Spot & ETFs · 1 week ago Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience $462 Million in Outflows Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation US spot Bitcoin ETFs faced significant outflows totaling approximately $462.7 million from September 8 to 11, driven by investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision.

Markets · 1 week ago Senate Republicans Release Revised Clarity Act with New Ethics Provisions Senate Republicans have introduced a revised version of the Clarity Act, featuring new ethics measures backed by President Trump, as they prepare for a critical vote.

Macro · 1 week ago Trump Calls for Lowest Interest Rates Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting President Trump advocates for the U.S. to have the lowest interest rates globally, just before the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting. His remarks come amid rising expectations for a rate hike.

Macro · 1 week ago U.S. Inflation Data Drives Down Gold and Copper Prices Ahead of Fed Meeting Gold and copper prices have declined following stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Market participants are adjusting their expectations as they prepare for the Fed's upcoming decision.

Markets · 1 week ago Zhipu AI Secures $4B in Share Placement, Plans Additional $5B Financing Zhipu AI has successfully raised $4 billion through a share placement and announced plans for another $5 billion financing round, emphasizing its commitment to research and development in AI.

Macro · 1 week ago Brent Crude Oil Surges Towards $108 Amid Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Brent crude oil prices have climbed to nearly $108 per barrel following the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, raising concerns over oil supply tightness.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Anthropic's Dario Amodei Calls for AI Development Slowdown Amid Safety Concerns Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns of the dangers of rapid AI advancement, likening the US-China AI competition to a new Cold War and advocating for a coordinated slowdown in AI development.

Companies · 1 week ago Anthropic Achieves First Profitable Quarter with $11.5B Revenue Amid IPO Buzz Anthropic reported its first profitable quarter with over $11.5 billion in revenue, surpassing expectations and positioning itself for a potential IPO.

Macro · 1 week ago US Diesel Prices Surge to Record Highs Amid Energy Crisis US diesel prices have reached a historic $6.20 per gallon, marking a 78% increase over nine months, with California prices exceeding $8.14. This surge is driven by low supply and high demand, impacting freight and logistics sectors.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Houthi Forces Advance in Yemen, Escalating Regional Tensions The recent advances by Houthi forces in Yemen threaten Gulf states' strategic stability, particularly impacting global shipping routes and oil flow through key maritime chokepoints.

Adoption · 1 week ago Bitwise Survey Reveals 67% of Wealth Managers Lack Crypto Exposure A recent Bitwise poll indicates that two-thirds of wealth managers currently do not allocate cryptocurrency for clients, though many plan to change this within the year.

Macro · 1 week ago Asian Nations Face $7 Billion Gas Bill, Rethink LNG Dependence Amid US-Iran Tensions Developing Asian countries are reassessing their reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to a $7 billion surge in costs linked to ongoing US-Iran tensions and a significant reduction in LNG supply.

Stablecoins · 1 week ago Senate Prepares for Critical Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer convened a Democratic caucus to finalize positions on the CLARITY Act ahead of a pivotal vote scheduled for September 15.

Macro · 1 week ago Trump Hints at Extended U.S. Presence in Iran Amid Rising Tensions Former President Donald Trump suggests the U.S. may maintain a military presence in Iran to control oil resources, reflecting escalating tensions between the two nations.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Foreign Investment in Iran Plummets to Zero Amid Ongoing Conflict Following the recent conflict involving Israel and the U.S., foreign investment in Iran has completely halted, reflecting the severe economic impact of geopolitical tensions.

Funding · 1 week ago Connecting Excellence Group Targets Recruitment Acquisition to Boost Bitcoin Holdings Connecting Excellence Group has signed Heads of Terms for a recruitment business acquisition that includes Bitcoin assets, aiming to enhance its earnings and Bitcoin strategy.

Macro · 1 week ago US Treasury Faces $7.5 Trillion Refinancing Challenge Amid Rising Rates The US is set to refinance $7.5 trillion in Treasury debt this year, raising concerns about the impact of higher interest rates on Federal Reserve policy and market stability.

Stablecoins · 1 week ago Aerodrome Dominates USDC Transfer Volume on Base Network, Says Circle CEO Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire highlights Aerodrome as the leading protocol for USDC transfers, accounting for significant on-chain stablecoin activity.

Security · 1 week ago Boris Johnson and Carl Bildt Escape Russian Drone Strike Near Polish Border Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt narrowly avoided a Russian drone strike while traveling from Ukraine to Poland, highlighting ongoing threats to civilian infrastructure in the region.