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Bitpay Wins MiCA Approval as Europe Builds a Unified Crypto Payment Market
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Uber strikes $14.8B deal to acquire Delivery Hero, creating the largest food delivery platform outside China
Uber's acquisition of Delivery Hero positions it as a dominant global player, challenging competitors and reshaping the food delivery landscape. The p...
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US Lawmakers Propose Facial Age Verification Across Online Betting Markets
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers wants online sportsbooks and prediction markets to scan users’ faces to estimate their age before allowing them t...
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Polygon CEO announces job cuts amid Coinme acquisition
The round of layoffs was part of Polygon transitioning operations to payments following a $250 million deal to acquire Coinme and Sequence in January.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Rejects Calls for a New AI Regulatory Body
Armstrong believes market incentives encourage AI companies to build safe products without the need for an additional regulatory framework.
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VCT Americas Stage 2 kicks off with São Paulo finals on the horizon
Riot Games' strategic shift to So Paulo for VCT finals highlights a focus on stable growth in traditional markets over volatile digital assets. The po...
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US chip and memory stocks slide amid Wall Street turmoil as investors rethink AI bets
The semiconductor selloff highlights the volatility in tech investments, prompting a reevaluation of growth strategies amid economic shifts. The post ...
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Hyperliquid hits record 9% share of aggregate perp open interest
Hyperliquid's rise signals a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging centralized exchanges and expanding access to diverse asset markets. The...
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Options trade emerges as hedge against Trump’s shifting Iran policy
The surge in options trading as a hedge against volatile Iran policy highlights the broader market's sensitivity to geopolitical shifts. The post Opti...
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Ceasefire stabilizes oil markets after Operation Epic Fury in Strait of Hormuz
The ceasefire's stabilization of oil markets may reduce urgency for a US-Iran nuclear deal, but geopolitical tensions still pose risks. The post Cease...
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Oracle’s $638 billion AI ambitions are running headlong into a credit rating wall
Oracle's credit rating challenges highlight the financial risks of heavy reliance on a few major clients, impacting broader tech markets. The post Ora...
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Crypto.com secures $400M investment from Citadel Securities at $20B valuation
Crypto.com's $400M boost from Citadel signals a pivotal shift, merging traditional finance with DeFi, potentially reshaping global markets. The post C...
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Lower gasoline prices restrain US retail sales, but the underlying momentum tells a better story
Despite lower gasoline prices impacting headline retail sales, robust consumer spending signals strong economic resilience and growth potential. The p...
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Venezia offers three-year contract to free agent Takehiro Tomiyasu
Venezia's pursuit of Tomiyasu highlights the club's strategic ambition to strengthen its defense, potentially impacting Serie A dynamics. The post Ven...
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US Coast Guard shifts cutter squadron to Western Pacific amid China tensions
The redeployment underscores a strategic U.S. pivot to the Indo-Pacific, aiming to deter Chinese maritime assertiveness and ensure regional stability....
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Blackrock Ignites Crypto ETF Comeback as Bitcoin, Ether Flows Turn Green
Crypto ETF flows stayed constructive on Wednesday, July 15, as bitcoin ETFs added $107.80 million and ether ETFs brought in $53.83 million, with no ou...
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Citadel Securities Takes $400M Stake in Crypto.com as Digital Markets Strategy Accelerates
Citadel Securities has invested $400 million in Crypto.com, valuing the exchange at $20 billion. It is Crypto.com's first institutional funding round ...
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Iran instructs Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US strikes, threatening global trade chokepoint
A potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could disrupt global trade, elevate energy costs, and impact financial markets worldwide. The post Ira...
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Franklin Templeton leads tokenized treasuries with over 100% YTD growth in its BENJI fund
The rapid growth of tokenized treasuries signals a shift towards blockchain in traditional finance, potentially reshaping global asset management. The...
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Coinbase SEC lawsuit dismissal marks regulatory shift in US crypto landscape
The SEC's dismissal signals a potential easing of regulatory pressures, fostering cautious optimism but leaving uncertainties in the crypto sector. Th...
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Federal Reserve balance sheet ticks up $8.4B as reserve balances surge $132B in a single week
The Fed's balance sheet stabilization and reserve surge may influence liquidity-sensitive markets, impacting asset prices and economic conditions. The...
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Tokenized ETFs surpass $500M in market cap, led by Ondo Finance
The dominance of a single platform in tokenized ETFs highlights potential systemic risks and regulatory challenges that could impact global accessibil...
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Warren Buffett reveals $31B Alphabet investment as AI capital arms race reshapes tech investing
Buffett's investment signals a shift in tech investment strategies, emphasizing AI's growing influence on financial markets and investor priorities. T...
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Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to create global AI cooperation body, reshaping tech governance landscape
The formation of WAICO signifies a shift towards a multipolar AI governance model, potentially reducing Western dominance in tech regulation. The post...
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US strike hits Iranian infrastructure amid escalating tensions with Iran
The US strike exacerbates regional instability, diminishing prospects for a US-Iran deal and increasing risks of broader conflict escalation. The post...
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2027 Zano Overhaul Could Cut Confirmations to 60 Seconds With Zenith
Zano is preparing to replace its hybrid proof-of-work and proof-of-stake system with Zenith, a privacy-preserving pure proof-of-stake protocol promisi...
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FIFA prepares investigation into Argentina’s Falklands banner at World Cup semi-final
FIFA's investigation could strain Argentina-UK relations further, highlighting the complex interplay of sports and geopolitics on a global stage. The ...
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Kraken Launches USD-Settled Crypto Options for Institutional Traders
Kraken has launched cash-settled, USD-denominated options on BTC and ETH with portfolio margin enabled by default, entering a segment of the crypto de...
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MSCI EM index posts weekly and monthly declines as Samsung and SK Hynix drag on performance
The MSCI EM Index's reliance on a few tech giants highlights the risks of concentrated exposure, impacting investor diversification strategies. The po...
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Jump Trading Group doubles down on prediction markets as Wall Street takes notice
The institutional embrace of prediction markets signals a shift towards mainstream financial integration, potentially reshaping trading dynamics. The ...
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