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Funding · 3 weeks ago Wafer Secures $40M Funding, Rejects Acquisition Offers Amid Rapid Growth Wafer, an AI infrastructure startup, has raised $40 million at a valuation exceeding $200 million, opting to remain independent despite acquisition offers from cloud providers.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago Circle Mints $11 Billion USDC on Solana, Setting New Monthly Record In August, Circle minted approximately $11 billion in USDC on the Solana blockchain, marking a historic high for monthly issuance and reflecting growing demand for dollar-backed stablecoins.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Escalating Tensions in the Hormuz Strait Amid Reports of Explosions and Military Operations Recent reports of explosions near the Hormuz Strait and military operations by Iran against US targets indicate rising tensions in the region, potentially affecting oil shipping routes and geopolitical stability.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1 Amid IPO Speculation Anthropic has officially launched its new AI models, Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, enhancing capabilities for coding and knowledge work while preparing for a potential IPO.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP Tokens from Escrow Amid Market Trends Ripple has unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens as part of its monthly escrow release, while also locking back 200 million XRP, reflecting its ongoing token management strategy.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Germany Accuses Russia of Drone Attack on Leipzig Airport Amid Ongoing Tensions Berlin has accused Russia of a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This incident has prompted a federal investigation in Germany.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Dell Technologies Set to Report Q2 FY27 Earnings Amid AI Server Demand Surge Dell Technologies is poised to release its fiscal second quarter 2027 earnings on September 1, 2026, showcasing significant growth driven by AI-optimized server demand.

Companies · 3 weeks ago SEC Proposes Major Overhaul of Transfer Agent Rules, Impacts Tokenized Securities The SEC has proposed significant updates to transfer agent regulations, addressing the integration of tokenized securities within U.S. capital markets. The proposal invites public comments on how blockchain technology should be incorporated into thes

Business · 3 weeks ago B.AI Achieves 2 Trillion Tokens in One Week Amid Developer Surge B.AI has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 2 trillion tokens in throughput within a week, driven by its free-access campaign and innovative compute solutions.

Policy · 3 weeks ago Rep. Troy Downing Advocates for CLARITY Act Amid Senate Deliberations Rep. Troy Downing has voiced strong support for the CLARITY Act, which seeks to clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets, as it awaits Senate action.

Business · 3 weeks ago CrowdStrike Launches Falcon Guardian for AI Agent Runtime Security CrowdStrike has introduced Falcon Guardian, a new security layer designed to protect AI agents at runtime, enhancing endpoint security for enterprises.

Security · 3 weeks ago Crypto Security Losses Reach $136 Million in August Amid 50 Incidents August saw significant crypto security losses totaling $136 million across 50 incidents, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the sector.

Spot & ETFs · 3 weeks ago Bitcoin Correlation with US Equities Hits Two-Year Low Amid ETF Market Changes Bitcoin's correlation with US equities has reached its lowest level since the FTX collapse, indicating a significant divergence in market behavior as ETF dynamics shift.

Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago X Users Targeted by Unsolicited Password Reset Emails Amid X Money Launch Following the rollout of X Money, users have reported receiving numerous unsolicited password reset emails, raising security concerns. X is investigating the issue but has found no evidence of a breach.

Spot & ETFs · 3 weeks ago U.S. Spot Ethereum ETFs Begin September with Positive Inflows As September trading commences, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded net positive inflows, indicating sustained institutional interest despite recent market volatility.

Markets · 3 weeks ago GoPro Tokenized Shares Launch on Solana via Sunrise Platform GoPro's tokenized shares, trading under the ticker $GPRO, are now available on the Solana blockchain through the Sunrise platform, offering a new avenue for crypto investors to access traditional equities.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Bybit Expands Islamic Account with 100 New Shariah-Compliant Trading Pairs Bybit has announced the expansion of its Islamic Account, adding 100 new Shariah-compliant trading pairs to cater to Muslim traders. This initiative aims to enhance access to digital assets while adhering to Islamic finance principles.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Bank of England's Mann Discusses Wage Negotiations and Inflation Outlook Catherine Mann of the Bank of England highlights the impact of inflation on upcoming wage negotiations, suggesting potential challenges for monetary policy.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Scott Bessent Calls for Japan to End Economic Stimulus Amid Rising Bond Yields At a recent G20 meeting, Scott Bessent urged Japan to shift away from its long-standing economic stimulus policies, coinciding with rising bond yields and market pressures.

Companies · 3 weeks ago US Department of Commerce Collaborates with Chainlink for Onchain Economic Data The US Department of Commerce has partnered with Chainlink to publish macroeconomic data on public blockchains, marking a significant step in integrating government data with blockchain technology.