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Derivatives · 1 week ago Zoomex Launches ZWTC 2026 Multi-Asset Trading Championship with 5 Million USDT Prize Pool Zoomex has announced the launch of the Zoomex World Trading Championship 2026, featuring a record prize pool of up to 5 million USDT and an expanded multi-asset competition format.

Stablecoins · 1 week ago DOJ Freezes $52 Million in Crypto Linked to Xinbi Guarantee Scam Marketplace The U.S. Department of Justice has restrained approximately $52 million in laundered cryptocurrency associated with the Xinbi Guarantee scam marketplace, alongside significant arrests in Madagascar.

Macro · 1 week ago Manuel Neuer Targets Third Champions League Title in Final Season with Bayern Munich Bayern Munich's captain Manuel Neuer aims for a third Champions League title in what he hints will be his last season, starting with a match against FK Bodo/Glimt on September 10, 2026.

Macro · 1 week ago Russian Airstrikes Kill Five in Sumy, Four in Mykolaiv Amid Ongoing Conflict Recent Russian airstrikes in Ukraine have resulted in multiple casualties, with five killed in Sumy and four in Mykolaiv, highlighting the intensifying military campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.

Security · 1 week ago US Security Agencies Accuse Chinese AI Firms of Systematic IP Theft Three US security agencies have accused six Chinese AI companies of engaging in large-scale intellectual property theft from American AI models, raising tensions in the tech rivalry.

Macro · 1 week ago Ukraine Launches Long-Distance Drone Strike on Russian Energy Facility Ukrainian forces executed a significant drone strike on a gas processing plant in Russia's Arctic, marking a notable escalation in the conflict.

Markets · 1 week ago Anthropic Expands Credit Line to $15 Billion Ahead of IPO Anthropic is reportedly increasing its credit line to $15 billion as it prepares for its IPO, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's growth potential.

Adoption · 1 week ago Steak ‘n Shake Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth After Bitcoin Adoption Steak ‘n Shake has announced significant sales growth since adopting Bitcoin payments, achieving a 19% increase in same-store sales this quarter.

Compliance · 1 week ago Malone Lam Pleads Guilty to Leading $245 Million Bitcoin Theft Operation Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singaporean, has pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy involving the theft of over $245 million in Bitcoin, marking a significant case in cryptocurrency crime enforcement.

Companies · 1 week ago Fidelity Launches USD-Backed Stablecoin for Retail and Institutional Clients Fidelity Investments has introduced its own stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), available for both retail and institutional clients at a price of $1 per token.

Compliance · 1 week ago Robinhood CEO Defends Tokenized Stocks Amid AMC CEO's Criticism Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev asserts that companies lose control over their stocks once publicly traded, responding to AMC's Adam Aron, who criticizes tokenized equities.

Macro · 1 week ago Trump Predicts High Gas Prices Will Persist Until Midterms Amid US-Iran Conflict President Trump warns that elevated oil and gas prices are likely to continue through the November midterm elections, attributing the situation to ongoing tensions with Iran.

Markets · 1 week ago MicroStrategy's Funding Model vs. JPMorgan: A Study in Contrasts MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, highlights its reliance on permanent capital compared to JPMorgan's deposit-based funding, revealing significant differences in financial stability and risk management.

Macro · 1 week ago Iran Uses Bitcoin to Navigate Economic Challenges Amid Sanctions Iran is leveraging bitcoin to facilitate cross-border transactions and support its economy, as the central bank encourages the use of cryptocurrencies amidst ongoing sanctions.

Policy · 1 week ago House Democrats Push for AI Regulation Following Safety Researcher's Alarm Following a resignation letter from a former Anthropic researcher, House Democrats are calling for urgent legislative action to regulate AI development amid concerns of existential risks.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Michael Burry Sells Nvidia Options While Maintaining Bearish Stance on AI Stocks Investor Michael Burry has completely sold his Nvidia put options as part of a broader portfolio adjustment, while still holding significant bearish positions on AI stocks, including Palantir and the Nasdaq-100.

Companies · 1 week ago Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP Coin Launch: A Volatile Memecoin Saga The launch of Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP coin on September 9, 2026, saw extreme volatility, with 80% of traders losing money shortly after its debut.

Regulation · 1 week ago Block Seeks OCC Approval for Builders Bank & Trust, a National Crypto Custody Bank Block has filed an application with the OCC to establish Builders Bank & Trust, a national trust bank aimed at providing custody services for bitcoin and stablecoins, pending regulatory approval.

Markets · 1 week ago Raphinha Scores First Champions League Goal as Barcelona Dominates Feyenoord Raphinha netted the opening goal for FC Barcelona in their Champions League match against Feyenoord, leading the team to a 2-0 halftime advantage.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Ledger Appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information and Security Officer Ledger has appointed Oded Blatman, previously of Fireblocks, as its new CIO and CSO, consolidating technology and security leadership amid rising AI threats.