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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.

Macro · 1 week ago Major Banks Adjust Oil Price Forecasts Amid Gulf Shipping Disruptions Major banks, including Goldman Sachs, have raised oil price forecasts due to ongoing disruptions in Gulf shipping, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Brent and WTI benchmarks.

Macro · 1 week ago China's Central Bank Continues Gold Accumulation Amid BRICS Concerns on Trade Actions China's central bank has added 20 tonnes of gold in July, marking its largest monthly purchase since October 2023, as BRICS finance ministers express concerns over unilateral trade actions.

Macro · 1 week ago Iran's Leadership Discusses US Negotiations Amid Regional Tensions Recent discussions between Iran's Foreign Minister and army chief signal a potential shift towards renewed negotiations with the U.S., as market participants respond to the evolving geopolitical landscape.

Macro · 1 week ago Russia Intensifies Military Operations in Ukraine's Donbas and Drone Attacks on Kyiv Russia has escalated its military operations in the Donbas region, targeting key Ukrainian cities and launching a large-scale drone assault on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least ten people.

Macro · 1 week ago August CPI Report Could Shape Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision The upcoming Consumer Price Index report for August is expected to significantly influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision at its September meeting, with market participants closely monitoring inflation trends.

Macro · 1 week ago US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 14-Month High Amid Rising Bond Yields The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate has surged to 6.76%, the highest in 14 months, driven by increasing global bond yields and tighter financial conditions.

Macro · 1 week ago Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000 Amid Market Turmoil and Institutional Outflows Bitcoin has dropped below $80,000 for the fourth consecutive session, reflecting broader market pressures and significant institutional outflows.

Regulation · 1 week ago Anthropic Report Highlights AI's Role in Biological Weapons Research and Security Risks Anthropic's recent report reveals instances where its AI model, Claude, was used in research that could potentially aid biological weapons development, raising concerns about AI security and misuse.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Ringleader of $245 Million Bitcoin Theft Pleads Guilty in Miami Malone Lam, the ringleader of a major bitcoin theft operation, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the theft of over 4,100 bitcoins, valued at $245 million, while using sophisticated hacking techniques.

Markets · 1 week ago OpenAI's Breakthrough in Mathematics Could Impact Smart Contract Security OpenAI's recent mathematical achievement may enhance smart contract security through automated theorem proving, potentially reshaping verification processes in the crypto space.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago GoodDollar Suffers $100,000 Loss Due to Superfluid Bug Exploit GoodDollar, a decentralized universal basic income protocol, reported a loss exceeding $100,000 after a bug in Superfluid allowed an attacker to exploit its reserves. The incident has raised concerns about the security of its economic model and user

Markets · 1 week ago Manchester United Triumphs 4-0 Over Sabah FK in Champions League Return Manchester United marked their return to the Champions League with a commanding 4-0 victory over Sabah FK at Old Trafford, featuring goals from four different players.

Compliance · 1 week ago Kansas Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Involving $30,000 Theft Rachael Kennedy, a Kansas resident, has pleaded guilty to draining over $30,000 from banks in Maine using counterfeit passports.

Macro · 1 week ago OPEC Cuts 2026 Oil Demand Growth Forecast for Fifth Consecutive Month OPEC has reduced its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast to 380,000 barrels per day, marking the fifth straight month of downgrades amid geopolitical tensions and high prices.