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Bitcoin holds steady amid Senate delays on CLARITY Act; ETFs gain $220M, miners face losses.
Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY’ as Senate Delays Vote
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor said Bitcoin can advance without the CLARITY Act while urging the United States to establish clearer digital asset rules. The comments came as lawmakers pushed a potential Senate vote on the crypto market structure bill to September. Saylor Separates Bitcoin’s Future From US Crypto Legislation On Aug. 7, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of […]
Stripe’s Bridge Lands MiCA License as EU Crypto Register Hits 324 Providers
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stripe’s payments subsidiary Bridge just got a lot more official in Europe. Bridge Building, the Luxembourg-based entity behind the stablecoin… Read the original on Stripe’s Bridge Lands MiCA License as EU Crypto Register Hits 324 Providers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act Past 300-Page Revision With September Vote Now the Target
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senator Cynthia Lummis isn’t backing down. The Wyoming Republican spent August 7 making clear she’s still fighting for the CLARITY… Read the original on Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act Past 300-Page Revision With September Vote Now the Target. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI Financial Sells Canadian Subsidiary to Prime Delta
Binance News - AI Financial, a crypto company backed by the Trump family and formerly known as ALT5 Sigma, has sold its Canadian subsidiary, ALT5 Sigma Canada, to New York financial firm Prime Delta. According to Odaily, the company said in a Friday SEC filing that it will receive a secured promissory note worth $12 million and about 11.6 million Prime Delta shares after the sale. The filing did not disclose the specific reason for the transaction.
China’s Major Port Freight Ship Departures Rose 56.4% in July
Binance News - China’s major port freight ship departure deadweight tonnage rose 56.4% year on year in July, 38.9 percentage points faster than in June, according to Jiemian News. Roll-on/roll-off cargo ship deadweight tonnage increased 87.1%, indicating continued rapid growth in auto exports. Imports also rose steadily: liquefied petroleum gas carriers and liquid cargo ships arriving at ports saw deadweight tonnage increase 37.8% and 11.7%, respectively, suggesting expanding imports of energy and chemical raw materials and stable production expectations at domestic manufacturers.
OpenAI Sets 2027 Launch for Screenless Smart Speaker Priced Above $300
Binance News - OpenAI is planning a new consumer device for launch in 2027 that will resemble a donut-shaped, screenless smart speaker and could cost more than $300, according to Jiemian News. The device is designed to be small enough to hold in one hand and move around the home, and OpenAI wants it to help users complete a range of tasks as an AI-first computer. The company is also aiming to use the product to break into a new category now dominated by Amazon and Google. The item was one of several AI-related developments reported on August 7 and August 6. OpenAI also updated ChatGPT, expanding free users' access to GPT-5.6 Luna with unlimited text chat, while Plus and Pro users get GPT-5.6 Sol with ...
Whale Moves 36,530 ETH to a New Address After Buying 50,000 ETH From Fidelity-Linked Wallet
Binance News - A whale moved 36,530 ETH to a new address three hours ago after buying 50,000 ETH from a Fidelity-linked wallet yesterday. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the whale purchased the Ether from a wallet associated with Fidelity and then transferred part of the holdings to another address. Onchain data suggests the funds may later be sent to a centralized exchange, or CEX, for sale based on the address’s previous trading pattern. The address involved is 0x951A4d24BA0F038B9872F253C380836Db9E67D53.
STOCKS | Nvidia Reportedly to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Lancium
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Nvidia is reportedly set to invest up to $3 billion in Blackstone-backed power infrastructure developer Lancium, which is behind the Stargate project. People familiar with the matter said Nvidia would get a 20% stake in Lancium through an initial $2 billion investment, and its stake could increase with an additional $1 billion investment if Lancium meets certain thresholds.
Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs in July While US Loses 23,000, Bitcoin Holds at $65K
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Canada’s labor market just blew past every forecast. Statistics Canada said the country added 75,000 jobs in July — five… Read the original on Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs in July While US Loses 23,000, Bitcoin Holds at $65K. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Alphabet Plans $25 Billion Bond Sale, With Notes Maturing Through 2066
Binance News - Alphabet announced on August 7 local time that it plans to issue $25 billion of senior unsecured bonds, including floating-rate and fixed-rate notes, with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2066. The longest-dated fixed-rate bond would mature in 2066, and the top coupon on the fixed-rate tranches is 6.5%, according to Jiemian News.
AMD Agrees to Acquire AI Inference Chip Company Taalas
Binance News - AMD said on August 6 local time that it has reached a final agreement to acquire Taalas, a Toronto-based company focused on AI inference chips. Jiemian News reported that the deal is aimed at strengthening AMD's AI inference technology strategy by adding differentiated inference technology and engineering capabilities. AMD said AI inference is one of the fastest-growing areas in the artificial intelligence market. Taalas, founded in 2023 and based in Toronto, develops technology that improves AI inference efficiency by optimizing inference data flow and reducing the computing and memory bottlenecks faced by general-purpose architectures.
X Launches Original Content Rewards Plan, Ends New Ad Revenue Sharing Sign-Ups
Binance News - X has launched an original content rewards program to pay creators for original ideas, expertise, reporting, creativity and commentary on the platform. According to PANews, new users can no longer join the existing revenue-sharing program starting today. Current revenue-sharing users can continue earning until September 7, followed by three final payments on August 14, August 28 and a final settlement around September 11. From September 8, current revenue-sharing users can apply to join the new original content rewards program if they meet eligibility requirements. ...
Polymarket Market Odds Jump for CBLOL Match Dragon Kill Outcome
Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the CBLOL regular-season match between Vivo Keyd Stars and Fluxo W7M saw the probability of the "yes" option for both teams killing a dragon swing sharply from 50% one hour ago to 90% at present, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a 40 percentage point increase and comes amid a noted impact from breaking news.
Anthropic Updates Claude Fable 5 Biosecurity Safeguards, Cuts Fallbacks 85%
Binance News - Anthropic said on August 7 local time that it has updated the biosecurity safeguards in Claude Fable 5, reducing false blocks by improving its classifier. Jiemian News reported that the update cut bio-related fallback switches across the product's platforms by about 85%, allowing users to handle more biology-related tasks with Fable 5. The company said the change should reduce false blocks in everyday health consultations, lab result interpretation and biology education, while giving medical professionals more support for clinical tasks. For virology, toxicology and molecular design requests that carry dual-use risk, however, Fable 5 will ...
GEOPOLITICS | US Partly Resumes Operations in Mexico's Michoacan Avocado State
Binance News - The United States will partially resume operations in Michoacan, Mexico’s top avocado-producing state, after security concerns led to a halt that disrupted export inspections, according to Bloomberg. The pause had affected inspections for avocado exports from the state.
Phillies Odds Jump on Polymarket's Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies Market
Binance News - Philadelphia Phillies' win probability in Polymarket's "1st 5 Innings Spread -1.5" submarket for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies event surged from 41% an hour ago to 65.5% at press time, a 24.5 percentage-point move. According to ChainCatcher, Catcher Predict monitoring said the sharp swing may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Elon Musk Says Starship Recovery From 13th Flight Mission Is Not Promising
Binance News - Elon Musk said the Starship spacecraft recovery from the 13th flight mission is not looking promising at the moment. According to Odaily, close-up photos of the heat shield and key engine areas have already been obtained for future upgrades and improvements.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise 2.818 Tons to 1017.537 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings increased by 2.818 tons from the previous day to 1017.537 tons.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Astra Public Release Needs More Time for Safety
Binance News - OpenAI is moving ahead with plans to open its next-generation model Astra to the public, but CEO Sam Altman said the company needs “a little more time” to ensure a safe deployment because of its strong cybersecurity capabilities, according to Jiemian News. Altman said OpenAI does not think restricting powerful models to a small group of users is the right strategy and wants Astra to be widely available eventually. He described Astra as a “powerful model” and said the company wants to offer it to more users as soon as safety can be assured.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $220 Million as Blackrock Leads Again
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin ETFs attracted $128.69 million on Thursday, marking a fourth straight day of inflows. Ether funds added an even stronger $92.15 million, while XRP and HYPE also finished in positive territory. Bitcoin Streak Hits 4 Days With $128.69M Inflow Capital continued to flow into the largest crypto ETFs as the week progressed. Bitcoin funds added […]
WTI and Brent Crude Futures Rise More Than 1%
Binance News - International crude futures settled higher on August 7, 2026, with the September WTI contract up 1.15% at $78.18 a barrel and the October Brent contract up 1.29% at $83.55 a barrel, according to Jiemian News. For the week, WTI fell 7.67% and Brent dropped 4.98%.
COMEX Gold Tops $4,400 as Silver Rallies More Than 3.5%
Binance News - International precious metals futures mostly closed higher on August 7, 2026, with COMEX gold up 2.37% at $4,401.3 an ounce and COMEX silver up 3.56% at $63.8 an ounce, according to Jiemian News. Gold has risen more than 7% this week, while silver has climbed more than 10%.
GEOPOLITICS | RFK Jr. Rebukes US Covid Response at CDC Shooting Memorial
Binance News - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the US would have handled the Covid outbreak better by listening to “dissenting voices,” according to Bloomberg. The remarks were made at a memorial for the CDC shooting.
US-Iran standoff reaches crypto as Treasury sanctions exchanges
Cryptopolitan - The US Treasury sanctioned two Iranian crypto exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, on Friday for facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This move expands the Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” campaign. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the two exchanges for processing large sums of digital assets through them to avoid...
STOCKS | Colombia’s New President Delaspruella Sworn In in Cali
Binance News - Colombia’s elected President Abelardo de la Espruella was sworn in on August 7 in Cali, the country’s third-largest city, for a four-year term. According to Sina Finance, de la Espruella is 47 years old and is a Colombian lawyer, entrepreneur, and right-wing politician who has long been active in public affairs. He previously campaigned on a hard-line approach to crime and free-market economic policies.
Thune to File Motion to Force September Vote on CLARITY Act
Bitcoin.com - Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office has reportedly indicated that he intends to file for a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the CLARITY Act before the August recess. The move is seen as a positive sign indicating that the bill is a priority for the Senate. CLARITY Act Motion Cloture Vote To […]
Bitcoin Stagnates at $64,000 as Clarity Act Stalls in Congress
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin remains in a holding pattern. Stuck around $64,000 for several days, the crypto market is waiting for a signal… Read the original on Bitcoin Stagnates at $64,000 as Clarity Act Stalls in Congress. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Miner MARA Posts $611M Loss as Revenue Falls 27%
CryptoPotato - The miner's BTC holdings dropped 29% year over year as the company sold to support liquidity and capital projects.
Mitsubishi UFJ: Long AUD/JPY as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Cool
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Mitsubishi UFJ analysts recommended going long the Australian dollar against the Japanese yen, saying the impact of intervention is fading and that traders' reduced bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes have improved the environment for carry trades. The analysts, Derek Halpenny, Lee Hardman and Abdul-Ahad Lockhart, said they expect AUD/JPY to continue recovering losses caused by intervention because fundamental conditions have not changed enough to support a sustained yen advance. They set a target of 114.50 and a stop-loss at 109.20. They also said the weaker-than-expected U.S. July nonfarm payrolls report lowered market ...
STOCKS | Morgan Stanley Expects the Fed's Balance Sheet to Shrink $1.5 Trillion
Binance News - Morgan Stanley economists Seth Carpenter and Michael Gapen said in a report that the firm's base case is for the Federal Reserve to shrink its balance sheet by about $1.5 trillion over roughly two years, with the earliest possible start in the first quarter of 2027. According to Sina Finance, they said a reasonable reduction range is $600 billion to $2.5 trillion. They expect the Fed to continue using an ample reserves framework while reducing reserve demand and supply. They said policymakers may begin discussing a return to a scarce reserves framework, but that would require more implementation preparation and could increase day-to-day funding volatility in money markets. ...
Switch Inc. Files Confidentially for US IPO
Binance News - Switch Inc. filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The data center company joins peers seeking investor demand for exposure to the artificial intelligence theme, Bloomberg reported.
Donald Trump’s media company to terminate Crypto.com deal
CoinTelegraph - The president’s company will unwind an agreement with Crypto.com to create a multibillion-dollar CRO treasury and reportedly not integrate prediction markets onto Truth Social.
Eneos Buys TPC Group in $1.28 Billion Deal
Binance News - Japanese energy company Eneos Holdings Inc. acquired TPC Group in a deal that values the chemical firm at $1.28 billion including debt, according to Bloomberg.
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Director Justin Mateen Buys Nearly $2 Million Of ABTC Stock
Binance News - American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen bought 306,981 shares of ABTC on Aug. 5-6 for about $1.93 million, lifting his stake to 492,297 Class A shares after the company’s recent reverse stock split. According to CoinDesk, the purchases followed American Bitcoin’s second-quarter earnings, in which the Trump-backed bitcoin miner reported a net loss of about $57 million, mined roughly 932 bitcoin and grew its treasury to more than 8,000 BTC.
STOCKS | CleanSpark Adds 7 Bitcoin, Holdings Rise to 13,931 BTC
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that listed Bitcoin miner CleanSpark added 7 BTC and now holds 13,931 BTC in total. According to Odaily, CleanSpark ranks 11th on the Bitcoin 100 list.
Once Upon a Farm Raises Full-Year Outlook After 42% Quarterly Sales Growth
Binance News - John Foraker, co-founder and CEO of Once Upon a Farm, said the company posted 42% sales growth in the recent quarter and raised its full-year guidance, according to Bloomberg. He said resilient consumer demand across baby and kid food categories gives him confidence the company can sustain the momentum.
Bitcoin’s $65K recovery shows its growing immunity to bad news as ETFs and whales buy $2 billion
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 this week, extending an unusual stretch of resilience as the cryptocurrency absorbed a string of developments that would typically pressure prices. The top digital asset rose about 2% over the past 24 hours to as high as $65,212, its strongest level since late July, CryptoSlate data shows. The move coincided […] The post Bitcoin’s $65K recovery shows its growing immunity to bad news as ETFs and whales buy $2 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Report: U.S. to Lift Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports After Oman-Iran Deal
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Reuters reported that the United States will lift its maritime blockade on Iranian ports once an Oman-Iran agreement to resume commercial shipping is announced. The U.S. official said talks between Oman and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are making progress and are expected to reach a deal soon.
Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchanges It Says Laundered Millions for Iran
Decrypt - The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two crypto exchanges it says laundered millions of dollars for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, naming a Georgia- and UAE-based operator and an Iran-based platform.
Sony's Rothman Says New Spider-Man Film Is Deeper
Binance News - Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman said the latest Spider-Man movie is deeper and more emotional than others in the franchise, and said "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" could be one of the studio's most profitable movies ever, according to Bloomberg. Rothman also discussed ticket prices and making movies in California on "Bloomberg The Close."
BlackRock's Patrick Haskell Sees Opportunities in Municipal Bonds
Binance News - According to CNBC, BlackRock said municipal bond issuance is on pace to exceed $580 billion this year, while new cash flows into muni bonds reached $56.6 billion in the first half of the year, the second-best start to any year. Patrick Haskell, head of BlackRock's municipal bond group, said investors can still find tax-advantaged yield opportunities but should remain selective in the second half. He said his team is neutral on duration but favors parts of the long end of the municipal curve, including the 20- to 22-year range, while staying high in quality and favoring coupons above 5%. Haskell also said the team likes revenue bonds, especially in housing and transportation, and continues to like select corporate-backed municipal bonds.
Trump Media Pulls Back From Crypto Deals Under Interim CEO McGurn
BeInCrypto - Trump Media rethinks its crypto ambitions, ending the Crypto.com CRO treasury venture and trimming prediction plans. The post Trump Media Pulls Back From Crypto Deals Under Interim CEO McGurn appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Gen Digital Shares Rise After Earnings Forecast Increase
Binance News - Gen Digital's shares are at their highest level in nearly a year after the company raised its earnings forecast, according to Bloomberg. Vincent Pilette, president and CEO, said he is confident Gen Digital can sustain double-digit growth in coming quarters as demand for cybersecurity solutions increases amid concerns about AI and agentic technologies. Pilette spoke with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."
Very welcome: Vitalik Buterin responds to Signal's no phone number registration
Cryptopolitan - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is back on the privacy wagon, with his latest post on X commending the “very welcome” news of Signal’s early work on letting people create accounts without listing a phone number. Buterin, a known supporter of multiple privacy initiatives, has often thrown both his money and stature behind platforms and tools...
Ashland Explores Sale After Takeover Interest
Binance News - Chemical maker Ashland Inc. is exploring a potential sale after receiving takeover interest, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The company reached a settlement last month with an activist investor.
GEOPOLITICS | Hedge Funds Cut Yen Shorts After US-Japan Intervention
Binance News - Hedge funds sharply reduced bearish bets on the yen after coordinated efforts by US and Japanese officials helped stabilize the currency, according to Bloomberg.
IMG Wealth Management Holds 212 SpaceX Class A Shares, SEC Filing Shows
Binance News - According to Jin10, SEC filings showed that IMG Wealth Management held 212 SpaceX Class A shares.
US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions 2 Iran-linked crypto exchanges
CoinTelegraph - The US government sanctioned an individual and two crypto exchanges it said facilitated money laundering for a combined $5 million in digital assets linked to Iran.
PRECIOUS METALS | International Oil Prices Rise on August 7
Binance News - According to Jin10, New York Mercantile Exchange light crude for September delivery rose 89 cents to $78.18 a barrel, up 1.15%, and London Brent crude for October delivery rose $1.06 to $83.55 a barrel, up 1.29%.
Thune Still Plans Clarity Act Cloture: What a Weekend Surprise Could Mean for Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Thune plans Clarity Act cloture before recess, queuing a September Senate vote as yield and ethics fights drag on. The post Thune Still Plans Clarity Act Cloture: What a Weekend Surprise Could Mean for Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iran and Oman Agree on Broad Framework for Strait of Hormuz Transit Talks
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee spokesman Hassan Kashkavi said Iran and Oman have clarified the broad framework of a memorandum of understanding related to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the final text and specific details will be released soon.
Bitcoin has 185 blocks left before BIP-110 rules begin rejecting blocks
CryptoSlate - At height 961,632, enforcing nodes reject non-signaling blocks, but Bitcoin does not automatically adopt the proposal. The post Bitcoin has 185 blocks left before BIP-110 rules begin rejecting blocks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
CFTC: Speculators Cut WTI Crude Net Long Positions By 4,683 Contracts
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that in the week ended August 4, speculators reduced net long positions in WTI crude by 4,683 contracts to 101,824 contracts.
Circle Launches Native USDC and CCTP on OKX’s X Layer
cryptoDNES - Circle integrates native USDC and the CCTP protocol into OKX's X Layer to enhance cross-chain liquidity, security, and decentralized finance access. The post Circle Launches Native USDC and CCTP on OKX’s X Layer appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold, Silver, and Copper Speculative Net Long Positions Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended August 4, COMEX gold speculative net long positions increased by 12,070 contracts to 132,398 contracts, COMEX silver speculative net long positions increased by 2,679 contracts to 11,067 contracts, and COMEX copper speculative net long positions increased by 11,307 contracts to 77,796 contracts.
Cloudflare stock surges to all-time record on Q2 earnings beat
Cryptopolitan - Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) shares surged roughly 16% to an all-time high after the company reported strong second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year outlook. Investors are increasingly confident that the network firm can successfully turn the explosion of automated web traffic into long-term growth. How did Cloudflare reach a new share price record? Cloudflare’s revenue for...
One American Stock Benefits as Smartphones, MRI, and AI Servers Want the Same Chip
BeInCrypto - Your next phone costs more, a hospital scanner is competing for the same parts, and an AI server is outbidding both. All three run on the same memory chips, and one company sells to each of them. That company is Micron Technology (MU), and the reason the three now fight over one chip is an The post One American Stock Benefits as Smartphones, MRI, and AI Servers Want the Same Chip appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iranian President: Iran Made No Concessions in Ceasefire Memorandum Talks
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran made no concessions in the talks on the ceasefire memorandum and that the ceasefire agreement was originally set to be signed by U.S. President Donald Trump to ensure compliance, but the U.S. side completely changed its stance in less than 24 hours.
Iran's Relations With Neighbors Have 'Clearly Improved'
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a television interview that many problems with neighboring countries have been resolved and that Iran's relations with them have clearly improved. He also said Israel and the United States are trying to unite regional countries against Iran, that Iran is working to stop that, that relations with neighbors are much better than before, that Iran does not want to strike them and will only target sites that launch attacks against it, and that the government and the armed forces have "no differences."
SpaceX May Complete $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition As Early As Next Weekend
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Information reported that SpaceX (SPCX.O) could complete its $60 billion acquisition of coding startup Cursor as early as next weekend, and Cursor will be integrated with SpaceX's AI team.
Flock Wanted to Turn 350,000 Uber Drivers Into a Nationwide Plate-Scanning Fleet
Decrypt - A leaked Flock presentation shows the surveillance firm pitching a plan to pull license-plate data from rideshare and delivery drivers.
Brazil Treasury Seeks Congress Approval for Up to $35 Billion in Annual Global Borrowing
Binance News - Brazil’s government is seeking flexibility, not a surge in foreign bond sales, as it asks Congress for authority to issue as much as $35 billion a year in global markets, Treasury Secretary Daniel Leal said in an interview, according to Bloomberg. The request is aimed at giving the treasury room to borrow abroad if needed.
CRDOB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 5.85% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Aug 07, 2026, 19:10 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, CRDOB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 248.46 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 5.85%
Nvidia Stock Forecast: NVDA Targets Record-High After New $2 Billion AI Deal
BeInCrypto - Firmus raised $2 billion with Nvidia backing, adding an AI infrastructure catalyst as NVDA stock nears its record high. The post Nvidia Stock Forecast: NVDA Targets Record-High After New $2 Billion AI Deal appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Brent And WTI Fall Briefly As U.S. Official Says Oman-Iran Talks In The Strait Of Hormuz Make Progress
Binance News - According to Jin10, Brent and WTI crude slipped in the short term after a U.S. official said talks between Oman and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz had made progress and that an agreement was expected soon.
U.S. Consumer Credit Rises by $14.17 Billion in June
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. consumer credit rose by $14.17 billion in June, above the expected $10.5 billion, while the previous reading was revised from minus $182 million to minus $1.08 billion.
Warren Says She Will Oppose Trump’s Attempt To Remove Fed Governor Cook
Binance News - According to Jin10, Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said she will oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's June Schedule Shows No Call or Meeting With U.S. President Donald Trump
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first full month in office showed calls or meetings with lawmakers, White House officials, and private-sector economists, but no call or meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Sina Finance, the schedule also listed three breakfast meetings with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Ethan Allen CEO Says Firm Is Focused on Long-Term Retail Sales
Binance News - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Chief Executive Officer Farooq Kathwari defended the company’s leadership after an activist investor’s proxy challenge this week, saying the furniture retailer is prioritizing long-term retail sales over short-term digital sales, according to Bloomberg.
Capital B Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 3,140 in One Year
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that Capital B's Alexandre Laizet increased Europe's first Bitcoin reserve to 3,140 BTC in one year. According to Odaily, the video also covered Bitcoin's $300 trillion market, Bitcoin reaching parity with gold, a balance sheet with zero fiat debt, and Capital B raising its Bitcoin holdings from 2,000 BTC to 3,140 BTC over the same period.
PNC Analyst Says Japan Is Unlikely to Sell Intermediate Treasuries to Fund Intervention
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, PNC rate research head Isfar Munir said Japan's Ministry of Finance is unlikely to sell even intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries if it needs funding for foreign-exchange intervention, so the impact on long-term Treasury yields should be limited. He wrote that even if intervention eventually affects longer-dated yields through a market-perception channel, it would likely require markets to read intervention as a sign of reduced Treasury demand over a longer period. Munir said that while such an outcome is possible, it is more of a tail risk, because foreign-exchange intervention is temporary and is unlikely to send much ...
PGA Tour CEO Rules Out Merger With LIV Golf
Binance News - PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said there is no merger with LIV Golf, ending hopes the rival circuit could strike a deal with the PGA Tour, according to Bloomberg. Rolapp made the comments after the struggling LIV Golf competition had prompted speculation about a possible tie-up.
Phelan Confirmed as Trump Economic Advisers Chair
Binance News - The US Senate confirmed Christopher Phelan, a former adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | U.S. Senate Confirms Brett Matsumoto as BLS Director
Binance News - The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brett Matsumoto as director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to Sina Finance, the labor statistics agency's nominee pledged to preserve the agency's independence.
AI Trade Regains Ground as Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia Rally
Binance News - According to CNBC, the artificial intelligence trade has rebounded after a forced unwind of the Situational Awareness hedge fund, with Microsoft, Corning, Eaton, Intel and Amazon among the portfolio's biggest recent winners. The article said the fund, run by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, had used borrowed money to bet on AI infrastructure providers and against companies facing disruption risk, and that the unwind helped drive a broader reversal in market leadership. Microsoft led the gains after posting strong results for Azure and showing unexpected traction for its Copilot AI assistant, while Amazon's ...
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Iranian Armed Forces Have Shown Readiness, Capability, and Strength
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said that, in the face of the world's most expensive military force, Iran's armed forces have shown their readiness, capability, and strength.
GEOPOLITICS | Pentagon Sets Year-End Tests for Secret Golden Dome Space Program
Binance News - The Pentagon aims to conduct the first tests of its secret Golden Dome space-based missile defense program by yearend, with flight demonstrations of the unproven technology slated for 2027, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter said the program has set funding and dates for the effort.
PENTAGON | Pentagon Allocates Budget and Sets Timeline for Secret "Golden Dome" Space Program
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said the Pentagon has allocated funding and set a schedule for the classified "Golden Dome" space program.
OpenAI To Fork Out $3,200,000 in Settlement After Being Accused of Discriminating Against US Workers
DailyHODL - OpenAI and subsidiary Statsig reach a $3.2 million settlement with the Justice Department over allegations of favoring foreign visa holders over U.S. workers in a small number of PERM-related positions. The deal includes penalties, victim compensation, policy revisions, and monitoring. The post OpenAI To Fork Out $3,200,000 in Settlement After Being Accused of Discriminating Against US Workers appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Sells $46 Million Worth of BTC
U.Today - Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has sold another 726 BTC, reducing its Bitcoin treasury to 35,577 BTC. Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has sold another 726 BTC, reducing its Bitcoin treasury to 35,577 BTC.
SpaceX Recovery Team Continues Starship Retrieval After 13th Flight Mission
Binance News - According to Jin10, SpaceX said its recovery team is still carrying out Starship retrieval work in the Indian Ocean after the 13th flight mission.
Bessent Says Jobs Report Underestimated U.S. Economic Strength
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the jobs report released today underestimated the potential strength of the real economy, adding that domestic U.S. businesses are building, factories are producing, and worker productivity is rising. He said July marked the fifth straight month of job growth in goods-producing industries, which have created 105,000 jobs so far this year and posted the strongest start to any seven-month period since 2023. Bessent also said second-quarter productivity growth was more than double expectations and that strong third-quarter growth expectations suggest the U.S. economy may accelerate.
ICE Speculators Cut Brent Net Longs by 20,361 Contracts, Raise Diesel Net Longs
Binance News - According to Jin10, ICE said that as of the week to August 4, Brent crude oil speculators reduced net long positions by 20,361 contracts to 164,722 contracts, while diesel speculators increased net long positions by 1,163 contracts to 88,357 contracts.
White House Letter to Fed Governor Cook Dated August 5 Requests Written Response Within 21 Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reuters reported that the White House letter to Fed Governor Lisa Cook was dated August 5 and asked her to provide a written response to the related statements within 21 days.
Iranian Negotiators Await Final Approval on Oman- and U.S.-Backed Agreement
Binance News - According to Jin10, a diplomat from a mediating country said Iranian negotiators are waiting for final approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council on the agreement reached with Oman and the United States. The diplomat said, "We expect to receive this approval soon."
DraftKings CEO Criticizes Prediction Bets on Earnings Calls
Binance News - DraftKings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jason Robins said he does not think it is good that bettors are placing prediction market wagers on what executives say during company earnings calls, according to Bloomberg.
Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch
CoinTelegraph - The rollout gives X Layer users access to Circle-issued USDC and crosschain transfers as the stablecoin expands across major blockchain ecosystems.
XRP at a Crossroads as Senate Punts on Clarity Act
Decrypt - XRP is taking the Clarity Act news harder than the rest of the crypto market. Here's why.
Trezor: Someone Always Holds Your Keys. It Should Be You.
Bitcoin.com - By Danny Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer, Trezor If you own a hardware wallet and you have spent the last few days worried, I completely understand. The recent Coldcard incident was serious, and real people lost real money, which is never something to wave away. One company made a serious mistake on one of the core […]
Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Lawyer Says They Will Challenge Latest Pretext and Defend Her Role
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fed Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer said they will challenge the latest pretext and defend Cook's position and responsibilities at the Federal Reserve.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Lawyer Says There Is No Valid Basis for Her Removal
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer said there is no valid reason to remove her from the Board.
Bitcoin Hits $65,340 as Weak July Jobs Data Kills September Rate Hike Bets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin jumped to $65,340 on Friday, its highest point in August, right as Wall Street was digesting a jobs report… Read the original on Bitcoin Hits $65,340 as Weak July Jobs Data Kills September Rate Hike Bets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
NYC's High Line Hotel Tested Positive for Legionella
Binance News - The High Line Hotel in New York's Chelsea neighborhood tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, according to the hotel workers' union and Bloomberg reported.
Jake Paul Targets UFC Rivalry With New Combat Merger
Binance News - Jake Paul, the social media influencer turned boxer, said he wants to compete against the Ultimate Fighting Championship and its founder, Dana White, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | European Stocks Extend Weekly Gains on Strong Earnings and M&A Expectations
Binance News - European stocks rose for a fourth straight week, pushing regional indexes to new highs on a stronger-than-expected earnings season and rising expectations for merger-and-acquisition activity. According to Sina Finance, the Stoxx Europe 600 closed up 0.3% and gained 1.7% for the week. Technology and health care stocks led the advance, while energy shares lagged. Goodwin Plc climbed 9.8% after it said it was considering selling most of the assets in its mechanical engineering business. Genel Energy Plc surged 26% after rejecting a takeover offer from Norwegian oil producer DNO ASA, while satellite operator Eutelsat Communications SACA fell 4.6% after issuing ...
Take-Two Says GTA VI Preorders Are 'Unprecedented'
Binance News - Take-Two Interactive Software shares rose after quarterly bookings beat estimates, according to Bloomberg. The company said preorder demand for Grand Theft Auto VI is "unprecedented," with Rockstar set to unveil an extended look at gameplay before the game's November release. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier discussed the high expectations for GTA VI on "Bloomberg Tech."
Morgan Stanley Posts Three-Day Bitcoin Buy Streak
U.Today - Morgan Stanley has purchased Bitcoin for three consecutive days as momentum begins to build again and the demand for Bitcoin surges. Morgan Stanley has purchased Bitcoin for three consecutive days as momentum begins to build again and the demand for Bitcoin surges.
New Bug Targets Web-Based Crypto Wallets: How 12-Year-Old Code Bug Cost Investors $5.7 Million
U.Today - A 12-year-old CryptoJS bug triggered the $5.7M 'Ill Bloom' exploit across 2,100 wallets and app updates cannot fix compromised seed phrases. A 12-year-old CryptoJS bug triggered the $5.7M 'Ill Bloom' exploit across 2,100 wallets and app updates cannot fix compromised seed phrases.
Coinbase Adds Wall Street to Its UK Crypto App With 4,000 Stocks
CoinPaprika - Coinbase began rolling out 24/5 trading in nearly 4,000 US stocks to eligible UK users on 6 August 2026. Customers can buy fractional shares from £1 with zero commission, funding trades in pounds or USDC.
U.S. President Donald Trump Continues Effort to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Setback
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump continued his effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after a setback at the Supreme Court. According to Odaily, Trump said the court’s ruling on the ballroom project must be fully overturned by the Supreme Court, and that an appeal will be filed immediately with the U.S. Supreme Court.