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Macro · 2 weeks ago Bank of England's Ramsden Highlights Rising Global Inflation Risks Sir Dave Ramsden of the Bank of England warns of increasing global inflation risks driven by external factors, including energy prices and supply chain disruptions.

Compliance · 2 weeks ago UK Imposes Sanctions and Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements in West Bank The UK has enacted sanctions and a trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing ethnic cleansing concerns. This marks a significant shift in international diplomatic efforts regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Compliance · 2 weeks ago SitusAMC to Pay $5.3 Million Settlement for Data Breach Affecting 662,796 Customers SitusAMC Holdings Corporation agrees to a $5.3 million settlement to compensate customers affected by a data breach in November 2025, with claims due by November 2026.

Compliance · 2 weeks ago California Man Arrested in Arizona for $37.9 Million Loan Fraud Scheme Rodney Rosenstein, a California resident, has been detained in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating a $37.9 million loan fraud scheme involving pandemic relief funds and commercial loans.

Companies · 2 weeks ago D-Wave and Rigetti Secure $100M Each from US Commerce Department Under CHIPS Act D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing have each secured up to $100 million in funding from the US Department of Commerce as part of the CHIPS Act, aimed at advancing quantum computing technologies.

Funding · 2 weeks ago Strategy and Strive Expand Bitcoin Holdings Amid Market Developments Strategy and Strive Inc. have made significant Bitcoin acquisitions, marking renewed confidence in their corporate strategies. Strategy purchased 4,603 BTC, while Strive added 1,375 BTC to its treasury.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Robinhood Negotiates Equity Stake in Crypto.com to Enhance Prediction Markets Robinhood is in talks to acquire an equity stake in Crypto.com, aiming to integrate its event contracts into Robinhood's prediction markets hub, which has seen explosive growth since its launch.

Derivatives · 2 weeks ago Strategy Inc. Repurchases $176 Million in STRC Shares, Maintains Bitcoin Holdings Strategy Inc. has repurchased $176 million worth of its STRC preferred stock while keeping its Bitcoin holdings intact at 845,050 BTC. The company also increased its repurchase program authorization to $2 billion.

Markets · 2 weeks ago WEEX Returns as Platinum Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 WEEX will participate as a Platinum Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore on October 7-8, showcasing its expanded trading offerings and AI-powered tools.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Google Implements Major Changes to European Search Results Amid EU Antitrust Compliance Google has redesigned its search results for European users to comply with EU regulations, prioritizing third-party services over its own features following a significant antitrust fine.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Emerging Markets Stumble as Oil Prices Approach $100 Amid Supply Concerns Emerging market currencies and stocks have paused their rally as oil prices near the $100 mark, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions and inflationary pressures.

Policy · 2 weeks ago UK Enacts New Legislation for Stricter Sanctions on Iran The UK government has introduced new legislation aimed at imposing tougher sanctions on Iran, targeting various sectors to enhance economic pressure on Tehran.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago Ethereum Foundation Establishes 2029 Deadline for Quantum Resistance The Ethereum Foundation has set a firm deadline of December 2029 to make the network quantum-resistant, prioritizing upgrades to address potential vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing.

Policy · 2 weeks ago Arthur Hayes Opposes CLARITY Act, Urges Trump to Veto Legislation Impacting Bitcoin Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, criticizes the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, arguing it undermines Bitcoin's decentralization and urges President Trump to veto it.

Markets · 2 weeks ago MEXC Introduces Opportunity Compass to Educate Crypto Users on Traditional Markets MEXC has launched the Opportunity Compass initiative to help crypto users understand traditional financial markets as they increasingly invest in stocks and other assets.

Macro · 2 weeks ago China Advocates Dialogue to Address Middle East Tensions with Qatar's Support China's Foreign Minister has urged for dialogue over military solutions in the Middle East, aligning with Qatar's mediating efforts amid ongoing tensions.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Zoomex Highlights Market Volatility with Stock Perpetuals Amid Economic Shifts Zoomex, a global derivatives exchange, emphasizes its platform's capabilities in navigating recent market volatility driven by economic data and stock fluctuations.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Swiss Consortium Launches Testing Phase for CHF Stablecoin with SIX and TWINT Switzerland's CHF stablecoin sandbox has entered its testing phase, featuring major players like SIX and TWINT, aiming to explore automated transactions and programmable payments.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Chainalysis Reports Over 90% Tax Non-Compliance in French Crypto Market A Chainalysis report reveals that France's crypto tax non-compliance may exceed 90%, with only €368 million reported against an estimated $9.4 billion in taxable activity for 2025.

Compliance · 2 weeks ago AUSTRAC Cancels 45 Crypto and Remittance Registrations in Enforcement Sweep Australia's financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has canceled, suspended, or refused to renew 45 registrations for crypto and remittance firms over the past year due to various compliance issues.