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Markets · 3 weeks ago Coinbase's Tokenized Stocks Generate $124M in Trading Volume in Just Four Days Coinbase's tokenized stocks have achieved $124.8 million in trading volume on decentralized exchanges within four days of their launch on the Base layer-2 blockchain.

Macro · 3 weeks ago IRGC Challenges US Claims on Strait of Hormuz Amid Heightened Maritime Tensions The IRGC has denied US assertions regarding the safety of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating rising tensions in the region. Shipping traffic has reportedly decreased amid ongoing warnings and geopolitical disputes.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago BRLA Stablecoin Launches on HyperEVM with Ramses Exchange as Key Partner The BRLA stablecoin, pegged to the Brazilian real, is now available for trading on HyperEVM, with Ramses Exchange as its primary decentralized exchange partner.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Deutsche Bank Anticipates Fed Rate Hikes in September and December 2023 Deutsche Bank forecasts that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September and December, diverging from the consensus of steady rates through the year-end.

Adoption · 3 weeks ago Japan's Bitcoin Industry Launches Aurora for Global Anime Fans Japan Bitcoin Industry Co., Ltd. has launched Aurora, a Bitcoin payments platform aimed at enabling international fans of Japanese content to make purchases easily, addressing payment barriers faced by many.

Mining · 3 weeks ago Iren Secures $2.8 Billion Debt Financing for Nvidia GPUs with Blue Owl Capital's Leadership Iren Limited has finalized a $2.8 billion debt package, led by Blue Owl Capital, to acquire Nvidia GPUs for its data centers in Canada and Texas.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Aston Villa Secures Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG in €55 Million Transfer Aston Villa has finalized a €55 million deal to sign winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain, outpacing Chelsea in the transfer race.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Russia's Gasoline Production Drops to 70% of Domestic Demand Amid Drone Attacks Following drone attacks on refineries, Russia's gasoline production has fallen to 70% of domestic demand, creating a significant supply shortfall.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Anthropic's Claude AI Surpasses Human Researchers in Alignment Tasks Anthropic's Claude models have demonstrated superior performance in identifying and addressing AI alignment issues compared to human researchers, according to new research findings.

Derivatives · 3 weeks ago Coinbase Advocates for Clearer Regulatory Framework on Perpetual Derivatives Coinbase has submitted a letter to the CFTC and SEC seeking clearer regulations on perpetual derivatives, arguing that current overlaps hinder innovation in the U.S. market.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Kraken's Vote Crucial in Solana's Inflation Rate Change A recent vote on Solana's inflation rate saw a narrow passage with 67% approval, largely influenced by Kraken's validator, which shifted its stance at the last moment.

Compliance · 3 weeks ago Andreessen Horowitz Launches $1.1 Billion Fund for AI Hardware Infrastructure Andreessen Horowitz has launched the Machine Age Fund, a $1.1 billion initiative aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure through investments in hardware such as chips and data centers.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Chevron and US Firms Move to Invest Billions in Venezuelan Oil Fields Chevron and other US companies are nearing agreements to invest billions in Venezuela's oil sector, following political changes in the country. This development may significantly impact US energy security and global oil supply.

Protocols · 3 weeks ago Ripple Enhances XRP Ledger Security Amid Lending Protocol Development Ripple is taking significant steps to enhance the security of the XRP Ledger by removing outdated code and undergoing AI-driven audits as it prepares to launch a new lending protocol.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago Asian Regulators Urge Banks to Prepare for Upcoming Stablecoin Legislation Regulators across Asia are prompting banks to get ready for new stablecoin legislation, highlighting the region's evolving digital currency frameworks.

Infrastructure · 3 weeks ago StarkWare Achieves Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet StarkWare has successfully executed the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the mainnet, addressing potential vulnerabilities posed by quantum computing.

Macro · 3 weeks ago BLS Revision Reveals US Job Growth Overestimated by Nearly 900,000 in 2025 The Bureau of Labor Statistics has revised job creation figures for 2025, indicating a significant overestimation of nearly 900,000 jobs, raising concerns about the accuracy of economic data.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Central Banks Purchase $47.4 Billion in Gold Amid Price Volatility Central banks globally acquired 289 tonnes of gold worth approximately $47.4 billion in Q2 2023, with Poland and China leading the purchases. This surge coincides with forecasts of rising gold prices.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Cognition Achieves $46B Valuation Amid Rapid Revenue Growth Cognition, a San Francisco-based AI startup, has raised capital at a valuation of $46 billion, nearly doubling in just three months, driven by significant revenue growth from its autonomous coding agent, Devin.

Technology · 3 weeks ago Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 Model Promotes Open Source AI as Safer Alternative to US Models Moonshot AI has launched its Kimi K3 model, advocating for China's open-source AI approach as a safer alternative to the proprietary models of US firms. The model features 2.8 trillion parameters and is designed to enhance transparency and safety in