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Companies · 2 months ago Micron CEO Highlights Memory as Key Infrastructure for AI Development Micron's CEO Sanjay Mehrotra emphasizes the growing importance of memory in the AI era, asserting that it has become a strategic infrastructure essential for AI systems.

Policy · 2 months ago CFTC Plans to Regulate Crypto Markets Amid Clarity Act Delays CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced the agency's intention to establish a regulatory framework for crypto markets if the Clarity Act continues to face delays in the Senate.

Layer-2 · 2 months ago Canada and US Edge Closer to Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Negotiations Canada and the US are nearing a trade deal that could significantly reduce tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, following extensive negotiations in Washington.

Policy · 2 months ago Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Discusses Crypto Regulation After White House Meeting Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, shared insights from a recent White House meeting aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, emphasizing the need for the Clarity Act.

Macro · 2 months ago Trump Launches 'Operation Economic Fury' Against Iran Amid Rising Oil Prices President Trump has initiated a new sanctions campaign against Iran, dubbed 'Operation Economic Fury,' which aims to impose severe economic penalties on nations engaging with Tehran. This announcement coincides with a surge in U.S. crude oil prices,

Policy · 2 months ago CFTC Chair Confirms Crypto Market Structure Framework Will Advance Without CLARITY Act CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced that the agency will establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies regardless of the CLARITY Act's progress in Congress, signaling a proactive approach to digital asset oversight.

Derivatives · 2 months ago CFTC Seeks Public Input on AI Computing Power Derivatives Market The CFTC is inviting public comments on proposed derivatives markets linked to AI computing power, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for this emerging sector.

Macro · 2 months ago US Military Expands Oil Shipping Corridor Amid Iranian Threats The US military has established a protected shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating oil transport amidst rising tensions with Iran.

Funding · 2 months ago US and Canada Negotiate Provisional Trade Deal to Avoid 50% Tariffs In a last-minute effort to avert a 50% tariff on Canadian imports, the US and Canada have reached a provisional trade agreement, with details yet to be disclosed.

Policy · 2 months ago Trump Calls for Passage of CLARITY Act to Regulate Digital Assets Former President Donald Trump has urged Congress to advance the CLARITY Act, which seeks to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, currently stalled in the Senate.

Companies · 2 months ago Coinbase Integrates Hyperliquid for 50x Leverage Trading on Base App Coinbase has integrated Hyperliquid's perpetual futures engine into its Base App, allowing users to access leveraged trading up to 50x across more than 290 markets.

Compliance · 2 months ago CFTC Bans Former FTX Executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang from Trading The CFTC has imposed trading and registration bans on Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, former executives of FTX, following their cooperation in investigations related to the exchange's collapse.

Funding · 2 months ago SEC Proposal Allows Immediate Crypto Insider Sales, Contrasts with Senate CLARITY Act The SEC's new crypto fundraising proposal permits insiders to sell tokens immediately after purchase, diverging from the Senate's CLARITY Act, which mandates longer holding periods.

Policy · 2 months ago SEC and CFTC Enhance Crypto Oversight Through Unprecedented Collaboration The SEC and CFTC are intensifying their collaboration to address regulatory gaps in the cryptocurrency market, signaling a proactive approach to oversight amid ongoing legislative delays.

Policy · 2 months 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.

Macro · 2 months ago European Shares Decline Amid Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields European stock markets fell as escalating Middle East tensions drove oil prices and bond yields higher, raising inflation concerns.

Macro · 2 months ago Oil Prices Surge Above $91 Amid Trump’s Threats Over Oman and Iran Negotiations Oil prices have surged past $91 per barrel following remarks from former President Trump that cast doubt on a new Iran deal and included threats against Oman. This has raised concerns about future oil supply and increased gasoline prices in the U.S.

Macro · 2 months ago US-Iran Negotiation Window Closes Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions The 60-day negotiation period between the US and Iran has ended without agreement, escalating tensions and impacting oil prices.

Security · 2 months ago Houthis Target Saudi Military Vessel in Red Sea, Escalating Regional Tensions The Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a Saudi military vessel in the Red Sea, marking a significant escalation in their maritime operations against Saudi interests.

Macro · 2 months ago Iran Faces Severe Inflation and Economic Strain Amid US Tensions Iran's inflation has surged to 87.9%, with food prices soaring to 105%, exacerbated by ongoing US-Iran tensions. The rial continues to weaken significantly against the dollar.