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CLARITY Act Nears Vote: US Crypto Regulation at Crossroads
The CLARITY Act clears Senate committee, but faces political headwinds. What it means for tokens, exchanges, and DeFi.
Crypto Liquidity Shifts: Institutions Enter as Russia Redraws Rules
Institutional flows surge via SBI, Janus Henderson, and Kalshi, while Russia targets USDT. Bitcoin holds $62K amid ETF outflows and Strategy risks.
Strong US Jobs Data Revives Fed Rate Hike Fears, Triggers $1.7B Bitcoin ETF Outflows
US jobs report boosts Fed rate hike odds, sparking $1.7B Bitcoin ETF outflows and a tech sell-off. Crypto diverges from equities amid macro uncertainty.
AI Travel Agent Books Hotels via Crypto in One Chat
Travala launches Travel MCP, letting AI agents book hotels and pay with USDC on Base blockchain, with manual approval.
South Korea Nominates Ex-Naver CEO Han Seongsook as PM to Lead AI Transformation
President Lee Jae Myung picks Han Seongsook, former Naver CEO, as prime minister. If confirmed, she would be first female PM in 20 years, tasked with AI transformation.
Australia's Social Media Ban Risks Cementing Big Tech Dominance
Bluesky COO warns that Australia's under-16 social media ban could entrench Big Tech monopolies by making it nearly impossible for smaller platforms to compete.
Yen Tests 160 Barrier as Japanese Officials Push Back
The yen tests 160 per dollar, prompting Japanese warnings. Strong US jobs data and Gulf tensions boost the dollar.
SpaceX Gains Russell Index Eligibility Amid S&P 500 Snub
SpaceX secures fast-track entry into Russell indexes while S&P 500 rules block it. A strategic pivot for the $1.75T IPO.
Samsung Pay Gap Discontent Threatens Foundry Talent Exodus
Samsung faces internal strife over pay disparity between memory and foundry divisions, risking talent loss amid AI boom.
Precious Metals Plunge as Strong Jobs Data Fuels Rate Hike Bets
Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium tumbled on Friday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.
USDC Stablecoin Powers First Fannie Mae Bitcoin-Backed Mortgage
Coinbase and Better.com close first Fannie Mae mortgage using BTC and USDC as collateral, marking a milestone for crypto in traditional lending.
Quantinuum IPO Soars as Quantum Bookings Accelerate
Quantinuum raises $1.68B in IPO, reports accelerating bookings. Analysts see ripple effects across the quantum sector as institutional interest grows.
Pershing Square Exits UMG: London Offices in Spotlight After $1.5B Sale
Pershing Square sells $1.5B UMG stake, triggering a 5.8% share drop. London offices become focal point as buyback program absorbs 250M euros.
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas, Triggers Emergency Response
The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm since 2017 in a Texas calf. Emergency containment and a new Merck treatment are deployed.
VeChain Flash Dump Triggers $30M Liquidations, Market Cap Plunges
VeChain's flash dump to $1.20 caused $30M in liquidations and a market cap drop from $85B to $75B, with USDC overtaking XRP as the fifth-largest crypto.
France Tech Sovereignty Hits Key Moment as SpaceX IPO Looms
France pushes EU tech sovereignty amid SpaceX's $135/share IPO and Quantinuum's $1.68B listing, reshaping global tech dynamics.
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Across 8 Networks
Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement on 8 blockchains, enabling 24/7 settlement with USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, and more. First users include ARQ, CBW Bank, and Nuvei.
Gold Steady as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears
Gold prices hold near $4,440 as Middle East conflict intensifies, but war-driven inflation and rate hike expectations cap gains.
Nvidia Call Skew Surge Signals Market Fragility: Hedging Urged
Upside call skew for Nvidia and semiconductors spikes to record levels. Susquehanna warns of crowded momentum and advises adding hedges before late summer.
Australia GDP Misses Forecasts, AUD Slips as Rate Cut Bets Rise
Australia's Q1 GDP grew just 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, missing expectations and pressuring the AUD amid rising odds of RBA rate cuts.