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NFTs · 1 month ago Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum's Rise as Key Player in AI and Tokenization Tom Lee of Fundstrat forecasts Ethereum's significant growth potential, driven by AI integration and Wall Street's tokenization efforts, with a bold price target of $250,000.

Derivatives · 1 month ago $137 Million in Short Positions Liquidated in 24 Hours Amid Crypto Market Surge Over $137 million in short positions were liquidated in a single day across crypto derivatives markets, highlighting the volatility and risks of leveraged trading.

Funding · 1 month ago US Treasury Sanctions Bluewave Properties, Freezes Assets of Florida Billionaire The US Treasury has frozen the assets of Bluewave Properties Ltd, owned by billionaire Harry Sargeant III, due to violations of Venezuelan sanctions, coinciding with a $300 million sale agreement.

Markets · 1 month ago Anthropic Seeks $1.25 Billion Loans from Banks Ahead of IPO Anthropic is reportedly requesting $1.25 billion each from leading banks as part of a larger pre-IPO credit facility expected to exceed $10 billion, positioning itself for a significant public market debut.

Macro · 1 month ago Canada's Private Credit Exposure Reaches $360 Billion, Primarily in US Markets Canadian financial institutions have amassed approximately $360 billion in private credit exposure, predominantly invested in US markets, according to the Bank of Canada's recent report.

Markets · 1 month ago OpenAI and Anthropic Limit Access to Advanced AI Models for Security Reasons OpenAI and Anthropic are restricting access to their advanced AI models to enhance security and control, aiming to prevent misuse and competitive threats.

Compliance · 1 month ago Citi Launches Bitcoin Custody Service for Institutional Investors Citi is set to launch its Bitcoin custody service, Custody+, later this year, enabling institutional investors to manage both traditional assets and Bitcoin in a unified framework.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Hyperliquid Policy Center Proposes Regulatory Framework for Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts The Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] have petitioned the SEC to establish a regulatory framework for pre-IPO perpetual contracts, aiming to enhance price discovery for upcoming public listings.

Funding · 1 month ago Ripple Prime Raises $275 Million to Enhance US Brokerage Operations Ripple Prime has successfully closed a $275 million private placement to fund its expansion in the US, bolstering its brokerage services.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Bitcoin's Spot Demand Turns Positive for First Time Since February 2026 Bitcoin's on-chain demand has shifted to positive territory for the first time in six months, indicating a potential recovery in market sentiment as institutional inflows into ETFs increase.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Intesa Sanpaolo Discloses $966M Stake in SpaceX, Largest US Holding Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has revealed a $966 million investment in SpaceX, marking a significant shift from its previous Bitcoin ETF exposure.

Companies · 1 month ago Meta Faces Trial Over Allegations of Social Media Addiction and Child Privacy Violations Meta Platforms is currently on trial in Oakland, California, facing allegations from four states regarding the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram, particularly concerning their impact on children’s mental health.

Mining · 1 month ago Cypherpunk Technologies Launches Largest Zcash Mining Operation with $33M Investment Cypherpunk Technologies has launched Cypherpunk Mining, the largest Zcash mining operation globally, backed by a $33.33 million investment from Winklevoss Capital.

Mining · 1 month ago Arthur Hayes Launches Flop Labs to Develop AI Agent Economy and FLOP Token Arthur Hayes has announced his return to the crypto space as CEO of Flop Labs, focusing on the FLOP token for an AI-driven economy. The project aims for a major airdrop in Q4 2026 and a mainnet launch in Q1 2027.

Companies · 1 month ago Strategy Inc. Reaffirms Focus on STRC as Digital Credit with 12% Annual Dividend Strategy Inc. has reiterated its commitment to its perpetual preferred stock, STRC, emphasizing its role as a 'Digital Credit' instrument with a 12% annual dividend.

Policy · 1 month ago Senate to Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Amid Regulatory Uncertainty The Senate is set to hold a procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on September 15, 2026, as the bill faces significant hurdles and a narrow legislative calendar.

Markets · 1 month ago Premier League Clubs Set New Record with £2.14 Billion Transfer Spend Premier League clubs have reached a staggering £2.14 billion in gross transfer fees as of August 17, surpassing previous summer totals for multiple years.

Compliance · 1 month ago Mount Sinai Medical Center Settles Patient Data Sharing Claims for $220,000 Mount Sinai Medical Center in Florida will pay $220,000 to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations of improper patient data sharing via website tracking tools.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Cartesian Digital Introduces Prediction Markets Service for Institutional Traders Cartesian Digital has launched a new Prediction Markets Service aimed at supporting institutional trading firms with event-contract and perpetual-futures strategies, addressing the growing demand for operational infrastructure in this area.

Macro · 1 month ago Ukraine Conducts Major Drone Offensive Against Moscow Amid Ongoing Conflict Ukraine has launched a significant drone strike on Moscow, deploying nearly 800 drones, while Russian missile attacks have resulted in casualties in Kharkiv. This escalation marks a notable increase in military activity between the two nations.