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Macro · 4 weeks ago Iran Rejects US Sanctions Threat, Warns Supporters Will Be Treated as Enemies Iran has dismissed new U.S. sanctions as desperate and warned that countries backing these measures will be considered enemies, escalating geopolitical tensions.

Funding · 4 weeks ago Hugging Face Considers $13 Billion Sale Amid Rapid Growth and Acquisition Strategy Hugging Face is reportedly exploring a sale that could value the AI platform at over $13 billion, a significant increase from its previous valuation of $4.5 billion just three years ago.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Hyperliquid Generates $6.2M in Fees in One Day, Outpacing Top Five Blockchains Hyperliquid has reported an impressive $6.2 million in fees generated in a single day, surpassing the combined fees of the top five blockchain networks, indicating strong user engagement and market interest.

Funding · 4 weeks ago Nvidia Explores $30 Billion Licensing Agreement with Perplexity AI Nvidia is in talks with Perplexity AI regarding a licensing agreement that could value the AI startup at over $30 billion, a significant increase from its previous valuation.

Spot & ETFs · 4 weeks ago Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Experience Record Inflows Amid Crypto Price Surge US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded their highest inflows of 2026, driven by a significant rally in cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin nearing $80,000.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Asian Companies Report Mixed Earnings Amid AI Demand and Consumer Caution Asian companies are experiencing a mixed earnings season, with strong AI-driven growth in semiconductors contrasting with weak consumer spending in China.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Oil Prices Decline as Investors Await Details on US Sanctions Against Iran Oil prices fell as traders anticipated further details on US sanctions targeting Iran's economy, set to be announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Markets · 4 weeks ago Tungsten Supply Crisis Threatens AI Chip Production Amid Rising Demand The global tungsten supply is facing a critical shortage, impacting AI chip manufacturing as demand surges. Export restrictions from China and military needs exacerbate the situation.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago CFTC Explores Legal Path for Hyperliquid as HYPE Token Surges 41% The CFTC is considering regulatory pathways for Hyperliquid, leading to a 41% surge in its HYPE token. This development comes amid significant short positions taken by Abraxas Capital.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Influencing Bitcoin Market Dynamics The US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and impacting Bitcoin's recent price surge.

Spot & ETFs · 4 weeks ago Donald Trump Sells MicroStrategy Shares and Invests in Other Crypto Stocks Former President Donald Trump's recent financial disclosure reveals he sold shares of MicroStrategy and made purchases in other crypto-related stocks during June 2026.

Custody · 4 weeks ago World Liberty Financial Secures Preliminary Approval for National Trust Bank Charter World Liberty Financial has received preliminary approval from the OCC for a national trust bank charter, allowing it to manage its USD1 stablecoin under federal oversight.

Spot & ETFs · 4 weeks ago Bitwise Asset Management Reports $1.8 Billion in Inflows Amid Crypto Market Decline Bitwise Asset Management has reported over $1.8 billion in net inflows for its crypto products in the first half of 2026, despite a significant decline in crypto asset prices.

Compliance · 4 weeks ago South Korean Crypto Exchanges Report 566K Foreign Accounts with 90 Active Users A report reveals that South Korea's crypto exchanges hold over 566,000 foreign accounts, but only 90 were active last month, highlighting regulatory challenges for foreign investors.

Derivatives · 4 weeks ago Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Tensions In response to U.S. tariffs affecting $20 billion of Canadian exports, Canada plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions between the two countries.

Funding · 4 weeks ago Bitcoin Core Debates Deprecating CJDNS Support Amid Security Concerns Bitcoin Core developers are considering dropping support for CJDNS due to low node health, which raises the risk of eclipse attacks on users.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago Central Bankers Warn Dollar Stablecoins Threaten Monetary Sovereignty Central bankers express concerns over dollar-pegged stablecoins like Tether, viewing them as a threat to monetary sovereignty and local currencies.

Macro · 4 weeks ago XRP Experiences Significant Weekly Gains Amid U.S. Treasury Buyback Announcement XRP is set for its strongest weekly performance in 21 months, driven by the U.S. Treasury's bond buyback expansion, which has boosted market sentiment and liquidity.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago Circle Stock Surges 30% Amidst Positive Market Sentiment and Stablecoin Growth Circle Internet Group has seen its stock rise by approximately 30% as the market reassesses the dynamics of stablecoins, particularly USDC, which has shown significant growth in circulation and utility.

Macro · 1 month ago Kevin Warsh's Upcoming Jackson Hole Speech Sparks Bond Market Speculation Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's anticipated address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is drawing significant attention from bond investors, who are eager for insights on inflation and fiscal policy amid rising Treasury yields.