Trump predicts US government shutdown in September
Former President Trump stated he expects the US federal government to shut down in September, which could disrupt markets and economic data releases.
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US House passes bill to limit lawmakers' stock trading
The US House of Representatives approved a bill that would restrict members of Congress from trading stocks, aiming to reduce conflicts of interest.
Samsung Wallet to support stablecoins, integrating payments, rewards, and digital assets in one service.
Samsung announced that its wallet app will soon support stablecoins, making it one of the first major phone brands to do so natively. This could boost crypto adoption among mainstream users.
Japan plans to launch Bitcoin ETFs by 2028, with retail investors expected to be the main source of inflows.
Japan is moving to allow Bitcoin ETFs, with a target launch around 2028. The move follows regulatory changes that classify crypto assets as financial products. Unlike US ETFs driven by in...
US stocks close lower, AI stocks plunge: UiPath down 11%, Palantir down 6%
US stocks close lower with AI stocks plunging: UiPath down 11%, Palantir down 6%. Market weakness signals cautious risk appetite for intraday traders.
Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Houthis claim missile and drone strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea; Saudi confirmation pending. Potential disruption to oil shipping lanes may boost crude volatility and risk...
Ark Invest sells Robinhood shares, buys SpaceX and Securitize stock
Ark Invest sells $10.2M in Robinhood shares, buys $14M in SpaceX and $507K in Securitize stock, signaling a portfolio shift toward space and tokenization sectors.
SEC warns crypto vaults and on-chain lending may fall under securities laws.
The SEC issued a statement saying that smart contract-based vaults and on-chain lending protocols could be subject to federal securities regulations.
Arthur Hayes scoops up 3,270 ETH in 8 days, worth $6.27M, latest buy 8 hours ago.
Arthur Hayes bought 3,270 ETH ($6.27M) in 8 days, including a recent 644 ETH purchase. Whale accumulation may boost Ethereum sentiment and intraday speculative trading.
Arbitrum bridge AFX hacked, 24.15M USDC stolen
A cross-chain bridge on Arbitrum called AFX was attacked, losing about $24.15 million in USDC. The team is investigating and working to freeze funds.
Senate Dems slam new Clarity Act ethics rules as too weak on Trump crypto conflicts
The updated US crypto bill faces opposition from Democrats who say ethics provisions for Trump's crypto holdings are insufficient, threatening bipartisan support.
SEC settles FOIA lawsuit with Coinbase, pays $150K in legal fees and agrees to review record-keeping practices
The SEC and Coinbase have settled a long-running legal dispute over how the SEC handled public records requests during the Gensler era. The SEC will pay $150,000 in legal fees and release...
BSquared Network hack likely an inside job, says on-chain sleuth Specter
A blockchain investigator claims the recent $3M theft from BSquared Network was likely carried out by an insider, as the address that moved the tokens had the required role since 2025 and...
Dubai firm strikes deal to build new port bypassing Strait of Hormuz
A Dubai-based logistics company has signed an agreement with the UAE to develop a new port system that would allow ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit chokepoint.
US officials banned from issuing or sponsoring tokens until 2029 under CLARITY Act ethics rules, including Trump's crypto ventures
A proposed US bill would prohibit federal officials, including the president, from launching or backing their own cryptocurrencies for the next four years.
Anthropic joins UK FCA's AI sandbox, offering Claude models to fintech firms
Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, is participating in a UK regulatory sandbox that lets companies test AI in financial services under supervision.
SEC Commissioner Peirce warns crypto vaults and onchain lending may be securities
A top SEC official said that crypto products like staking vaults and lending protocols could be classified as securities under US law, depending on how they operate.
Zelenskyy fires head of Ukraine military
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian military, a major leadership change amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Digital Chamber sues Illinois over new 0.2% crypto tax, calls it discriminatory
A crypto advocacy group is taking legal action to block a state tax on digital asset transactions, arguing it unfairly targets crypto users.
BitGo and OTC Markets plan to let broker-dealers trade tokenized securities via OTC Link ATS
BitGo, a crypto custody firm, and OTC Markets plan to allow over 150 broker-dealers to trade digital asset securities using BitGo's custody.
