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Stablecoins · 1 week ago UniCredit Explores Digital Asset Services and Tokenization for Clients UniCredit is actively pursuing digital asset services, including custody and tokenized products, as it builds infrastructure to support the growing crypto sector.

Regulation · 1 week ago Canada's OSFI Supports Tokenized Deposits as Legally Equivalent to Traditional Deposits Canada's Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has confirmed that bank-issued crypto deposits are legally equivalent to traditional deposits, promoting innovation in the financial sector.

Companies · 1 week ago Metaplanet Reduces Executive Stock Pool by 41% and Establishes Hong Kong Subsidiary Metaplanet has announced a significant reduction of its executive stock options pool by 41.1% and plans to launch a new subsidiary in Hong Kong to enhance trading capabilities.

Companies · 1 week ago Anthropic Bans Accounts Linked to Surveillance and Influence Operations in Middle East Anthropic has shut down accounts associated with surveillance activities in Iran and a UAE-directed influence campaign targeting the Muslim Brotherhood, as detailed in its recent threat intelligence report.

Macro · 1 week ago Iran's Attack on US Military Hub in Bahrain Heightens Regional Tensions Iran has significantly damaged a major US military logistics hub in Bahrain, escalating tensions and raising concerns over potential military responses from the US.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Chelsea Extends Pedro Neto's Contract Until 2032 Amid Transfer Interest Chelsea has secured Pedro Neto with a contract extension until 2032, amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City.

Mining · 1 week ago Stacks Launches Institutional Bitcoin Staking Bond Targeting 3% Annual Yield Stacks has introduced its first institutional Bitcoin Staking bond, aiming for a 3% annualized yield, with participation from notable digital asset managers.

Markets · 1 week ago Houthis Prepare to Announce Major Military Operation Amid Red Sea Tensions Yemen's Houthi forces are set to reveal a significant military operation, escalating tensions in the Red Sea region. The announcement, expected at 4 PM local time, follows recent territorial gains and heightened conflict.

Companies · 1 week ago Oracle Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Earnings with $19.3B Revenue and $664B in Backlog Oracle's fiscal first-quarter results for 2027 reveal a 30% revenue increase to $19.3 billion, driven by robust cloud and AI investments, alongside a significant backlog of $664 billion in performance obligations.

Macro · 1 week ago IEA Lowers Russian Oil Output Forecast Amid Ongoing Ukrainian Drone Strikes The International Energy Agency has revised its projections for Russian oil production downward, citing the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on critical energy infrastructure.

Macro · 1 week ago US Inflation Data Reveals Record Surge in Wireless Service Prices The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a historic 5.9% increase in wireless service prices in August, significantly impacting core CPI and raising questions for the Fed's monetary policy.

Macro · 1 week ago Ethereum Faces Pressure as US Inflation Data Influences Market Dynamics Ethereum's price struggles at key support levels following rising US producer inflation, impacting market sentiment and expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

Compliance · 1 week ago India Launches 'Demat 2.0' Pilot for Tokenized Corporate Bonds and CBDC Settlement The Reserve Bank of India and SEBI have initiated 'Demat 2.0', a pilot project for tokenized corporate bonds, aiming to enhance settlement efficiency using blockchain technology and CBDC.

Derivatives · 1 week ago LBank Launches Dedicated Ecosystem Zone for Robinhood Chain Amidst Asset Surge LBank has introduced a dedicated zone for the Robinhood Chain, facilitating access to emerging assets and futures markets, as the PONS token experiences a staggering 30,453% increase.

Macro · 1 week ago Bitcoin Faces $568 Million Liquidation Amid Oil Price Surge and Bond Yield Spike A sharp rise in oil prices and bond yields has triggered a significant liquidation event in the crypto market, with Bitcoin falling below $77,000 and over $568 million in positions liquidated.

Macro · 1 week ago Bank of Russia Maintains Key Interest Rate at 14% Amid Inflation Concerns The Bank of Russia has decided to hold its key interest rate at 14%, marking a pause in its rate-cutting strategy amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.

Macro · 1 week ago BNP Paribas Economist Predicts Three Fed Rate Hikes Amid Persistent Inflation BNP Paribas economist Isabelle Mateos y Lago forecasts three interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, starting as early as next week, due to ongoing inflation pressures.

Custody · 1 week ago TRON Expands MetaMask Connectivity with B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO, and BitTorrent TRON DAO has announced enhanced MetaMask support across its ecosystem, allowing users to access B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO, and BitTorrent through the popular wallet.

Markets · 1 week ago Bitcoin Analyst Benjamin Cowen Highlights Reputation Issues in Crypto Market Analyst Benjamin Cowen suggests that the ongoing low interest in cryptocurrency may stem from a damaged reputation rather than typical market cycles, pointing to declining search activity as a troubling sign.

Spot & ETFs · 1 week ago MEXC Reports 130% Surge in Stock Futures Trading Volume for August 2026 MEXC has announced a significant increase in trading volume for its stock futures, rising 130% in August 2026, driven by heightened activity in U.S. and Korean memory and semiconductor sectors.