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Two Thai merchants sued Tether in New York federal court, alleging the stablecoin issuer froze $42.4 million USDT three months before a seizure warrant was issued, based on an informal U.S. government request. The case questions Tether's authority to unilaterally freeze assets without formal legal process.
Read MoreDigital infrastructure firm Crusoe has entered a long-term, approximately $13 billion cloud computing agreement with quantitative trading giant Jane Street. The deal integrates Crusoe's energy-recycling technology with Jane Street's high-performance computing demands, aiming to deliver sustainable and efficient computational power.
Read MoreFormer President Trump claimed the US possesses a "nearly unlimited" stockpile of medium and high-grade ammunition and is producing at unprecedented levels. He criticized the Biden administration for providing far more aid to Ukraine than was used in Iran operations and stated intent to seek reimbursement from European allies.
Read MoreUkraine's Zelenskyy announced US representatives will visit Kyiv and Moscow separately in coming days to revive stalled peace talks. He confirmed Kyiv meetings are expected soon but didn't disclose envoy identities. Ukraine reports progress in drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure while facing air defense shortages.
Read MoreDigital-native bank OpenReserve has received preliminary approval for a US national bank charter from the OCC. Founded by fintech veterans, it aims to blend traditional banking with blockchain infrastructure. The firm previously raised $25M in seed funding and is pursuing FDIC insurance, marking a significant step for regulated digital asset banking.
Read MoreOpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, its new flagship model, showcasing major advances in business tasks like financial modeling and engineering. It tops key benchmarks, with leadership suggesting it nears AGI. Released initially to select partners, it's priced 2.5x higher than its predecessor, signaling a potential shift to task-based pricing in AI.
Read MoreCurve DAO has overwhelmingly approved yRisk as the risk provider for crvUSD and Llamalend, concluding a two-month selection process. The team receives a one-year, revocable grant in stablecoin and CRV tokens, succeeding LlamaRisk which ended its role earlier this year.
Read MoreEthereum's total open interest across derivatives markets surged 5.07% in 24 hours, reaching $33.75 billion. This notable increase highlights growing trader activity and capital flow into ETH contracts, potentially signaling shifting market sentiment or positioning ahead of key developments.
Read MoreThe U.S. House Republican leadership has canceled key late-September votes. Congress will briefly reconvene in mid-September before adjourning until after the midterm elections. This schedule makes passage of the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish a crypto regulatory framework, highly unlikely before the elections, delaying regulatory clarity for the industry.
Read MoreThe U.S. Central Command reports an escalation of maritime blockade operations against Iran. As of September 3rd, 87 commercial vessels have been forced to reroute, 3 ships were disabled, and 2 were boarded for inspection. These measures highlight heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf and impact global shipping security.
Read MoreBank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill argues that raising interest rates now could reduce the need for more aggressive future tightening. He views timely action as crucial to prevent inflation expectations from becoming entrenched. Market pricing suggests a high probability of a rate hike in November.
Read MoreUniswap's founder highlights the rise of correlation trading pairs, like tokenized SPY, as bridges connecting markets. These global, programmable, low-cost markets demonstrate AMM's path to reshaping finance by unlocking liquidity in long-tail assets and lowering participation barriers.
Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared at a military event that Israel has the capability to "completely eliminate the Iranian threat and overthrow its regime." He stated Iran is "shaking and weaker than ever," and achieving this goal is "within reach," escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreA major crypto-friendly neobank has received conditional approval for a US national bank charter from the OCC. Targeting a 2027 launch, it plans to offer integrated services including loans, credit cards, insured deposits, and direct access to digital assets, bridging traditional and crypto finance.
Read MoreCrusoe Energy has entered into a long-term cloud computing agreement with quantitative trading firm Jane Street, valued at approximately $13 billion, according to sources. This landmark deal highlights the growing adoption of energy-efficient data infrastructure by major financial technology players.
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