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Macro · 4 weeks ago US Banks Report Significant Profit Growth Amid Increased Lending Activity In the second quarter of 2026, US banks saw a 12% rise in profits and a surge in commercial loans, indicating a robust lending environment despite rising unrealized losses.

Macro · 4 weeks ago StablecoinX Restructures Debt, Shifts $6.5M Liability to Future Equity StablecoinX has restructured $6.879 million in defaulted SPAC debt, transferring repayment pressure to future equity through warrant issuance.

Companies · 4 weeks ago Take-Two's SEC Filings Hint at GTA VI's Sharkbux Currency on Solana Take-Two Interactive's recent SEC filings suggest a proposed in-game currency called Sharkbux for GTA VI, potentially utilizing Solana technology. However, the authenticity and official approval of this currency remain unclear.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Crypto Analyst Predicts Ethereum Could Reach $10,000 Amid Market Volatility Analyst DonAlt shares bullish price targets for Ethereum and Bitcoin, suggesting potential highs of $10,000 and $90,000 respectively, as Ethereum's implied volatility surges.

Funding · 4 weeks ago JPMorgan Projects 80% Upside for SpaceX, Driven by AI Developments JPMorgan maintains a $240 price target for SpaceX, citing significant potential in its AI initiatives, particularly through its acquisition of Cursor.

Regulation · 4 weeks ago Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Amid Ongoing Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia is set to prolong its diesel export ban due to ongoing disruptions from Ukrainian drone strikes, which have severely impacted refinery operations and domestic fuel supply.

Funding · 4 weeks ago Anthropic Targets $30 Trillion Market Ahead of Major IPO Anthropic plans to inform investors of a total addressable market exceeding $30 trillion as it prepares for a significant IPO, aiming to set records in the process.

Funding · 4 weeks ago Gatik Secures $200 Million in Series D Funding to Expand Autonomous Trucking Operations Gatik has successfully raised $200 million in a Series D funding round, led by the Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, to enhance its autonomous trucking services.

Companies · 4 weeks ago Bitwise Introduces Automated Token Portfolios for Non-US Investors Bitwise Asset Management has launched Automated Token Portfolios (ATPs) for eligible non-US users, allowing them to hold self-rebalancing portfolios of tokenized US stocks in their own wallets.

Companies · 4 weeks ago LayerZero Introduces ATLAS Exchange with Citadel Securities and DTCC Collaboration LayerZero Labs has launched ATLAS, a blockchain-based exchange designed for financial institutions, with Citadel Securities and DTCC as key partners. The platform aims to enhance digital asset trading infrastructure for brokers and regulated entities

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Solana Perpetual Futures Platforms Surpass $1 Trillion in Volume Solana-based perpetual futures platforms have collectively exceeded $1 trillion in total trading volume, marking a significant milestone for the network in the derivatives market.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Kalshi Expands into Copper Futures and Partners with MLB Teams Kalshi is seeking CFTC approval for a new copper perpetual futures contract while securing multi-year partnerships with five MLB teams, enhancing its presence in both traditional finance and sports.

Infrastructure · 4 weeks ago Nvidia Launches Upgraded Jetson Orin Nano Super for Robotics at $249 Nvidia has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, enhancing AI performance for robotics to 67 TOPS while maintaining a price of $249, allowing existing users to upgrade via software.

Markets · 4 weeks ago Tax Implications for Bitcoin Holders Leaving Countries Like Canada and Australia Bitcoin holders in Canada, Australia, and the UK face new tax liabilities when leaving their countries, as tax residency now triggers capital gains tax on unrealized gains.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Nvidia Set to Address Competitive Landscape in Upcoming Earnings Call Nvidia is scheduled to report its fiscal Q2 2027 results on August 26, 2026, amid growing competitive pressures from AMD and custom chip developments by major cloud providers.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago Tether's Race Against Time: Criminals Move Millions in USDT Before Blacklist Activation Recent research reveals that criminals are increasingly successful in transferring USDT before Tether can blacklist addresses, highlighting a significant challenge in crypto crime prevention.

Macro · 4 weeks ago CIA Director John Ratcliffe Visits Moscow Aboard U.S. C-17 Amid Ukraine Conflict CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow on a U.S. military aircraft, signaling potential diplomatic efforts amid ongoing tensions related to Ukraine.

Macro · 4 weeks ago US Expands Sanctions on Iran's Crypto Sector Amid Rising Bitcoin and Gold Prices The US has intensified its sanctions against Iran's crypto sector, threatening to exclude trading partners from the dollar system, coinciding with a surge in Bitcoin and gold prices.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago Lisk to Shut Down Blockchain, Transitioning to Fintech Platform Lisk, once valued at nearly $4 billion, is shutting down its blockchain and pivoting to a fintech platform for finance teams, with plans to burn 100 million LSK tokens.

Spot & ETFs · 4 weeks ago Grayscale Launches First US Zcash ETF, ZCSH, Amid 70% Surge in ZEC Grayscale has introduced the Zcash ETF, ZCSH, on NYSE Arca, marking the first spot exposure to ZEC. This launch comes as ZEC experiences a significant price increase of 70% over the past month.