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The mixed July jobs report has elevated the importance of upcoming inflation data for Fed policy. Economists are split, with some seeing room for one more hike if inflation persists, while others expect cooling prices to support holding rates steady. The data is now the key swing factor.
Read MoreCryptoQuant's CEO corrected a misinterpretation of CME Bitcoin futures data. Leveraged funds remain net short in standard contracts, though their short positions have halved over the past year, indicating a shift in market structure and arbitrage dynamics.
Read MoreSouth Korea has amended its Special Financial Information Act, eliminating the 1 million KRW threshold for crypto Travel Rule reporting. All transfers, regardless of amount, are now covered. The revisions also tighten VASP licensing, add financial requirements, and implement risk-based controls for overseas transactions, significantly expanding regulatory oversight.
Read MoreDiscussions among BRICS nations to interconnect their Central Bank Digital Currencies and fast payment systems have reached an advanced stage. This initiative, confirmed by India's central bank chief, aims to create a more efficient cross-border payment infrastructure, potentially transforming international finance.
Read MoreLG CNS, the IT arm of South Korea's LG Group, plans to launch a comprehensive blockchain service for stablecoin ecosystems in September. The service will feature digital wallet, transaction processing, and on-chain data management. The company highlights the strategic importance of digital wallets and has gained relevant experience through central bank digital currency projects.
Read MoreSouth Korea has revised its Special Financial Information Act, imposing stricter oversight on crypto exchanges. Key changes include rigorous shareholder reviews, a 200% debt ratio cap, and removing the transaction threshold for the Travel Rule. Overseas transactions and personal wallets will face risk-based controls, with existing exchanges granted a one-year grace period.
Read MoreA leading crypto wallet has integrated a visual tax breakdown feature for meme coin transactions, supporting Flap and Four protocols. Users can now hover to see detailed fee allocations, proportions, and destination wallets, with customizable color coding. This update significantly enhances on-chain transparency and helps users track exactly where their transaction fees go.
Read MoreBitdeer's Q2 2026 revenue hit $228.8M, up 47% year-over-year. Net loss narrowed significantly. Self-mining revenue soared, while AI cloud revenue grew nearly tenfold. The company secured a major long-term data center lease, positioning AI as a strategic growth pillar.
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal reports that Trump Media has secured contracts with over 10 clients, primarily high-frequency trading firms, for its real-time Truth Social data feed. This move signals social media data's entry into financial market decision-making.
Read MoreThe SushiSwap community has proposed a major tokenomics redesign for SUSHI, focusing on building a strategic reserve through weekly buys, redirecting protocol revenue to support growth, and deploying liquidity to active markets on emerging blockchains.
Read MoreMidday markets focus on monetary policy and crypto assets. The Bank of Japan may hike rates in September to curb inflation, while BlackRock observes Bitcoin decoupling from U.S. stocks. OpenAI completes a major share buyback, Anthropic prepares for its fall IPO, and South Korea plans new rules for freezing crypto assets, fueling liquidity expectations.
Read MoreFive tokenized US stock products debuted on Hyperliquid on August 11th. Despite the launch, trading activity remains weak, with most assets seeing minimal volume. The products are listed under the ‘All’ category, raising questions about initial market adoption and liquidity.
Read MoreExodus reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $18.6M, contrasting with prior year profits. Key metrics like monthly active users and exchange volume declined. The company is pivoting through recent acquisitions to build payment infrastructure and major partnerships like UFC to drive future growth.
Read MoreFollowing xStocks' launch, EQX Labs secured the first ticker EQQQQ on Hyperliquid via auction, introducing its tokenized QQQ product. It features 1:1 full backing, DTC custody, and native on-chain deployment, highlighting deeper integration between traditional assets and DeFi infrastructure.
Read MorexStocks, a tokenized stocks platform, has launched on Hyperliquid with an initial offering of 5 tokenized stocks and ETFs. The platform plans to expand its asset selection in the future, providing more on-chain investment options.
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