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US stocks closed mixed, with the Dow Jones hitting a new record high while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell. Tech stocks were in focus: SpaceX plunged on its earnings, AMD dropped on weak guidance, Google fell amid AI leadership reshuffle, while Nvidia continued its rally. The moves reflect market reassessment of AI investments and profitability.
Read MoreNasdaq-listed Marex Group invested in Digital Prime Technologies to back the Tokenet lending platform, developed with EquiLend. Tokenet's initial lending inventory and borrowing demand from partners like Galaxy Digital each exceed $1 billion, highlighting rapid institutional adoption of crypto lending.
Read MoreGlobal diesel supply tightness is reshaping U.S. markets. Record-high exports of distillate fuels last week coincided with domestic inventories falling to their lowest seasonal level since 1996. Geopolitical disruptions have made the U.S. a key supplier, but robust overseas shipments are rapidly depleting domestic stocks.
Read MoreMicrosoft's recent filings reveal that $24.1 billion of its AI revenue in the fiscal year ending June came from OpenAI, representing about 65% of its total projected AI income. This highlights significant dependency on a single partner, despite the CEO's forecast of $37 billion in annual AI revenue. The partnership involves computing costs, model development, and revenue sharing.
Read MoreA sophisticated wave of cyberattacks has reportedly targeted major Wall Street asset managers, including prominent hedge funds. The incidents highlight escalating cybersecurity threats to the financial sector's critical infrastructure.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a trader holding 350,000 LINK longs for 298 days has incurred $1.2M in unrealized losses. With an entry at $11.57 and current price at $8.13, the $2.85M position faces liquidation at $6.74 while accumulating $186,800 in funding fees.
Read MoreIncumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar lost the Michigan Democratic primary to challenger Donavan McKinney, despite over $2 million in media support from a crypto-linked PAC. McKinney will face a Republican candidate in November.
Read MoreFollowing the Shanghai Stock Exchange's migration from LAN to WAN for market data access, the Shenzhen Exchange is poised to follow suit imminently. This has triggered fierce competition among financial institutions for premium data center space near the exchanges, highlighting the critical role of ultra-low latency in modern trading.
Read MoreStrategy unveils an ambitious plan to become the world's highest market cap company. Michael Saylor outlines a triple-flywheel strategy leveraging BTC holdings, digital credit (STRC), and equity (MSTR) optimization, targeting 30% Bitcoin ARR and doubling Bitcoin-per-share metrics within 7 years.
Read MoreJeff Dean, a pivotal architect of Google's AI strategy, is leaving to co-found an AI startup focused on scientific discovery. His departure, alongside other top researchers, highlights a significant talent drain trend at the tech giant.
Read MoreThe US CLARITY Act was excluded from key Senate debate procedures on August 5, revealing unresolved disputes over ethics enforcement authority between parties. With August recess approaching, its passage probability for 2026 has dropped to 16% amid partisan deadlock.
Read MoreCoinbase will suspend trading for six non-USD pairs, including LSETH-ETH and MINA-EUR, starting August 6. The exchange clarified that affected assets remain available for trading via USD order books in eligible regions.
Read MoreLido DAO has initiated an on-chain vote for the NEST automated buyback mechanism. This system aims to systematically repurchase LDO tokens using protocol revenue or liquidity, directly linking protocol performance to token value. Approval would shift Lido from periodic governance-driven buybacks to a continuous, predictable model.
Read MoreU.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of over 3,275 BTC in a single day, with a 7-day total of 5,565 BTC. Ethereum ETFs recorded an even larger daily inflow of 23,222 ETH, though the weekly figure was 4,953 ETH, indicating strong but volatile institutional demand for crypto exposure.
Read MoreIran announced on August 5th that talks with Oman have yielded key results after two months. Both nations agreed on the geographical coordinates for a proposed shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, with a joint statement in final review. Negotiations focused on establishing a secure maritime corridor, addressing technical, legal, and environmental aspects. Iran also acknowledged efforts by Pakistan and Qatar to ease regional tensions.
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