Optimism Redirects $49.7 Million Airdrop Reserve After Late Deciding Vote
Test in Prod, a core development team that says it is fully funded by the Optimism Collective, supplied the 8.486 million OP vote that secured approva...
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ARK’s Valente Sees RWA Trading Reshaping DeFi Platform Economics
ARK Invest’s Lorenzo Valente sees specialized RWA markets redistributing power across DeFi, which could give customer-facing applications greater cont...
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David Crowley leads Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race: poll
Crowley's lead among independents may signal a shift in Wisconsin's political landscape, potentially impacting future elections and policies. The post...
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Tensions Flare as CME, Kalshi Execs Clash Over Prediction Markets in DC
CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara traded barbs during a CFTC meeting over prediction markets, manipulation, and re...
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HSBC and Standard Chartered Run First Live Tokenized Deposit Transfer on SWIFT’s Blockchain Ledger
"HSBC's interoperability transaction with Standard Chartered via SWIFT is a landmark moment for the promise of tokenised deposits," said HSBC exec.
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Trump threatens ‘economic warfare’ against Iran, impacting 2026 deal prospects
Trump's economic threats may hinder U.S.-Iran diplomacy, reducing market confidence in a 2026 deal and affecting future negotiations. The post Trump t...
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$DRAM ETF assets surge 20% to $28B amid strong retail demand
The surge in DRAM ETF assets highlights a shift in retail investment focus towards AI infrastructure, potentially overshadowing crypto trends. The pos...
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SK Hynix just posted a 76% operating margin and it’s reshaping the memory chip race
SK Hynix's high margins signal a transformative shift in the semiconductor industry, emphasizing the strategic importance of AI-driven memory. The pos...
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Selig Turns up the Heat as CFTC Readies Its Own Crypto Rules
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has ordered agency staff to prepare a backup regulatory framework for cryptocurrenc...
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Justin Sun scores partial court win in World Liberty Financial lawsuit
Justin Sun said a federal judge kept his individual claims against World Liberty Financial in open court while other claims remain under review. The p...
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Canada says trade deal with US is very close, more work needed
A near trade deal could stabilize North American commerce, boost industries, and strengthen economic ties, but risks remain if talks falter. The post ...
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Citigroup strategists bearish on US dollar amid Fed, Treasury moves
A weaker US dollar could boost gold prices, reflecting market anticipation of shifts in US monetary policy and fiscal strategies. The post Citigroup s...
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CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails
Michael Selig said at a meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee that he had directed CFTC staff to explore developer protections and other crypto...
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Dario Amodei Claude AI Predicts What $1,000 in XRP Could Turn Into by End Of 2030
Put $1,000 into XRP at $1.07 and you own roughly 935 tokens. Claude AI predicts those tokens are worth somewhere between $4,675 and $26,180 by the end...
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Tyler Winklevoss urges crypto rules written under Atkins and Selig, not a ‘new Gensler’
Winklevoss's push for timely crypto regulation highlights the industry's need for clear, stable guidelines to foster innovation and growth. The post T...
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DeFi Roars Back as $10B DEX Boom Sends TVL Flying Above $83B
Decentralized finance (DeFi) markets roared back to life Thursday as total value locked (TVL) jumped 9.15% in 24 hours, decentralized exchange (DEX) v...
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Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Pull In $706 Million as Crypto Demand Surges
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $517.19 million on Wednesday, their strongest daily inflow since May 4, as bitcoin climbed above $70,000. Ether funds also...
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Coinbase enters auction mode for ALIGN-USD trading pair
Coinbase's auction mode for ALIGN-USD could stabilize initial trading volatility, offering a clearer market valuation before full trading begins. The ...
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XRP Price Prediction: Can Ripple Extend Its Biggest Rally Since 2020?
XRP jumps 7.96% to $1.1866 after beating Bitcoin in a record short squeeze. Can it clear $1.20 resistance and extend its biggest rally since 2020? The...
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Aligned Layer deposits $7M in ALIGN tokens as voting incentives on Aerodrome
Aligned Layer's strategy could set a precedent for leveraging vote-incentive models to bootstrap liquidity, impacting future DeFi token launches. The ...
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Bitcoin Is Pumping But Prediction Market Traders Aren't Convinced
Bitcoin's sharpest rally in five months flipped prediction-market odds from bearish to a coin flip—but the longer-term bets still price in a crash.
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FURIA advances to EWC 2026 semi-finals after defeating G2 Esports
FURIA's semi-final advancement boosts their market odds and reputation, signaling a potential shift in competitive dynamics in CS2 esports. The post F...
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Binance Creates Operating System for Agents as AI Trading Moves Beyond APIs
Binance has launched Agent OS, a developer platform that brings AI agents closer to a full financial workflow rather than a single trading API. The p...
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UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF weigh no-confidence vote against Infantino
Infantino's leadership faces a critical test as FIFA's governance crisis deepens, risking further division and instability within global soccer. The p...
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FIFA faces no confidence vote as regional powerhouses oppose Infantino’s World Cup stake sale
Infantino's leadership faces a critical test as FIFA's governance crisis deepens, risking further division and instability within global soccer. The p...
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CFTC Chair Readies Crypto Rules If Congress Fails to Pass Clarity Act
The CFTC chair said staff is already exploring a crypto market structure framework and could move quickly to propose rules if Congress fails to act.
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Natus Vincere’s Mimedotant represents team at EWC 2026 as Trackmania makes its debut
Trackmania's EWC debut highlights its growing esports significance, offering organizations like NAVI a chance to diversify competitive success. The po...
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Alibaba's Revenue Jumps 9% as AI Cloud Growth Hits 45%—But a Profit Plunge Sends Shares Lower
Cloud and AI product revenue accelerated in the June quarter, but a 75% drop in net income extended Alibaba's run of profit misses to a fifth straight...
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Schiff Dismisses Bitcoin’s $72k Surge as Treasury-Fueled Fakeout
Peter Schiff, a known bitcoin critic, argued that the bitcoin rally was fake, a result of investors rushing to position liquidity as the Treasury buyb...
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Texas and Iowa Senate races reclassified as toss-ups for 2026: Cook Report
The reclassification signals a potential shift in political dynamics, possibly affecting campaign strategies and voter engagement nationwide. The post...
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