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A Visa and Artemis report reveals AI agent payments are now operational in real commerce. It highlights stablecoins' superiority over credit cards for high-frequency micropayments, while identifying legal challenges like liability. The future lies in hybrid payment models.
Read MoreU.S. producer prices rose less than expected, signaling easing inflationary pressures. The data strengthens market expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady, providing policymakers more room to balance inflation control with labor market stability.
Read MoreHyperionDeFi announced its return to the Hyperliquid HIP-3 market alongside a new institutional listing service. This move advances its 'Triple-Dip' strategy, leveraging staked assets, new revenue streams, and partner equity to drive platform growth.
Read MoreAn emerging US-focused crypto perpetuals platform, still in private beta, suffered a suspected vault exploit resulting in ~$1.3M in user funds loss. All trading and withdrawals are suspended as external security teams investigate. The incident highlights security risks during early platform stages.
Read MoreU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $107.7 million yesterday, marking a potential shift in investor sentiment after recent outflows. This resurgence could signal renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency market.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a trader, already down nearly $4.9M, has re-entered with a high-risk strategy. The account holds a long position on 84 BTC with 40x leverage, currently showing ~$5.43M in unrealized profit, alongside other altcoin longs, and has a limit buy order set at $64,600 for further accumulation.
Read MoreThe U.S. Treasury announced the production of a commemorative dollar coin featuring President Trump's portrait for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. The coin, set for release this fall, bears unique designs but contains no actual gold.
Read MoreVolvo Group is testing a proprietary cryptocurrency designed for supplier transactions, actively exploring blockchain to optimize its global supply chain. The initiative is driven by tangible business needs rather than pure technological experimentation, focusing on transparency and efficiency in logistics.
Read MoreKey midday updates: South Korea's central bank unexpectedly raised rates and proposed classifying crypto as national assets. Warren Buffett warned of casino-like speculation in U.S. stocks. A dormant Bitcoin whale moved holdings worth massive profits, and an Ethereum attacker transferred funds. The U.S. launched a 337 investigation against Samsung, Nvidia, and others.
Read MoreUS spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $53.9 million yesterday, according to the latest monitoring data. This significant capital movement indicates renewed investor interest in Ethereum-based products and may provide positive momentum for the broader crypto market sentiment.
Read MoreThe U.S. ITC has initiated a 337 investigation into specific DRAM devices and downstream products, naming Samsung, Google, and NVIDIA among others. The probe focuses on potential patent violations, with outcomes likely impacting global semiconductor supply chains.
Read MoreAXON Finance, an AI-native Layer 1 blockchain project, has raised $2M in strategic funding. The capital will launch its AI-powered copy trading engine for US stocks, leveraging its L1 settlement and account abstraction technology, with backing from institutional investors.
Read MoreParadigm founder Matt Huang announced on July 16 that Katie Biber has been appointed Chief Operating Officer while continuing as Chief Legal Officer. Huang praised Biber's expertise in legal policy and operational management, highlighting her role in strengthening the company's leadership. This dual appointment underscores Paradigm's focus on strategic execution.
Read MoreGMGN data shows CASHCAT's market cap fell below $100 million on July 16, currently around $96.49 million with a 24-hour drop exceeding 30%. This sharp decline raises concerns about the project's stability.
Read MoreThe USTR imposed 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian goods following a Section 301 investigation, citing unfair practices in digital trade and intellectual property. Beef and coffee are exempt. The US stated it remains open to negotiations to resolve longstanding issues.
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