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A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals only one-third of Americans support U.S. military action against Iran, a record low. Most say the administration hasn't clearly explained its objectives. Trump's approval rating edged up to 37%.
Read MorePersistent Middle East conflicts have kept oil prices elevated, driving massive Q2 profit surges for US oil majors. ExxonMobil and Chevron reported earnings of $14.5B and $12.1B respectively, reaching multi-year highs. High production outside conflict zones offset regional disruptions, demonstrating the sector's resilience in volatile markets.
Read MoreUS spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $9 million on August 1, reversing previous outflow trends. This shift signals potential renewed investor confidence in cryptocurrency investment vehicles, highlighting a notable change in market sentiment.
Read MoreOn August 1st, Sushi launched its native token issuance layer, Sushi Launch, for Robinhood Chain. This platform offers an integrated solution for RWA tokenization, liquidity provisioning, and trading, supporting pairings with assets like tokenized stocks and leveraging Sushi V3 liquidity pools.
Read MoreKey midday updates: OpenAI's potential IPO delay to next year, Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI fund maintains ~80% YTD return. Crypto security remains a concern with Coldcard漏洞 causing over $70M in losses, highlighting ongoing industry vulnerabilities.
Read MoreUS spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed a significant net outflow of $265.4 million on August 1, according to Farside Investors data. This sharp reversal from recent trends suggests shifting market sentiment and could signal a change in investor behavior toward crypto exposure.
Read MoreJuly 2026 saw 30 major crypto security incidents with total losses reaching $210.3 million, a 177% monthly surge. A hardware wallet breach alone accounted for $70 million, marking the third-largest crypto theft of the year. Attacks targeted exchanges, DeFi protocols, and cross-chain bridges.
Read MoreChangXin's LPDDR6 memory development is entering its final verification phase, a critical step before mass production. Featuring 16Gb capacity and advanced packaging, it achieves 12800 Mbps with notable power efficiency and reliability improvements over its predecessor, targeting production in late 2026.
Read MoreTwo fresh crypto addresses have accumulated 18,914 ETH worth $35.2M in just 10 hours, with an average buy price of $1,861. One transaction pattern hints at institutional involvement, though the ultimate buyers remain unidentified, fueling market intrigue.
Read MoreAn AI-focused hedge fund managed by a former OpenAI researcher saw its portfolio plunge 67% in July, forcing a major sell-off to Citadel. Despite the dramatic loss, the fund maintains an 80% year-to-date return due to strong earlier performance. The manager acknowledged letting investors down but remains optimistic about remaining assets.
Read MoreOpenAI is reportedly developing a new model series called ‘Astra,’ designed for multi-agent collaboration on long-term, complex tasks like advanced math problems. Founder Sam Altman has demoed it to policymakers, though release timing and branding remain unclear.
Read MoreThe Trump administration is evaluating a bipartisan ethics proposal that would empower state attorneys general. The outcome of these negotiations will determine whether the Clarity Act, a key crypto market structure bill, proceeds to a critical vote, impacting stablecoin regulation and exemptions for non-custodial developers.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a wallet address, potentially linked to a large entity, purchased over 10,000 ETH worth approximately $19.48 million via an institutional trading platform in a single transaction, drawing attention to significant accumulation at current levels.
Read MoreOpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO until next year, shifting from an initial rush to beat rival Anthropic to market. The company now believes staying private better serves its strategic goals. Meanwhile, some investors express concerns over its spending pace versus revenue growth, while others diversify by also backing Anthropic.
Read MorePrediction platform Kalshi warned that a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General could force it to cease all U.S. operations. The company has urgently asked an appeals court for an injunction to stay in business during the appeal, citing potentially devastating consequences.
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