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Fidelity praised the Senate Banking Committee for advancing the CLARITY Act, calling it a balanced regulatory approach. The bill aims to establish a clear legal framework for digital assets, benefiting U.S. investors and maintaining America's leadership in the global market.
Read MoreLast week's blockchain fee revenue rankings revealed a shift, with Hyperliquid capturing 43% share via $11 million, primarily from perpetual contracts. This highlights vertical specialization's effectiveness, contrasting with Ethereum and Solana's broader-based models, reshaping how sustainable on-chain activity is valued.
Read MoreThe Bank of England views stablecoins as a new form of money and will open applications for systemic stablecoin regulation by year-end. The UK aims to align its regulatory timeline with the US while fostering a role for sterling-based stablecoins.
Read MoreAmidst the explosive demand for AI computing power, GPUs have become one of the world's most scarce resources. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang vividly describes the rising value of older GPUs as the 'Fine Wine Effect,' noting that even chips from 4-5 years ago are appreciating in price faster than premium aged wine, underscoring intense market demand and ongoing semiconductor supply constraints.
Read MoreMetaplanet has delayed its preferred stock listing, citing Japan's immature market rules and challenges in proving stable returns from its Bitcoin holdings. The exchange demands dividends backed by sustainable cash flow, which Metaplanet's crypto-centric business model must demonstrate. Monthly payout plans also clash with local semi-annual norms.
Read MoreAI chipmaker Cerebras Systems has successfully launched its U.S. IPO, raising $55.5 billion in a landmark deal that stands as the year's largest to date. The offering priced above expectations, valuing the company around $40 billion and highlighting intense investor appetite for advanced semiconductor technology.
Read MoreA cross-chain protocol's TON-side infrastructure was exploited, resulting in an estimated $2.8M loss of USDT, BLUM, and tsTON. Services are halted as investigations proceed. The foundation plans to sell its token reserves to compensate users and restore liquidity.
Read MoreThe Federal Reserve has announced another significant reduction in its Treasury bill purchases, planning to buy only about $10 billion. This signals a further slowdown in its program to replenish banking system reserves and lower short-term funding costs. The Fed's balance sheet policy has shifted from quantitative tightening to re-injecting liquidity via short-term debt, with markets watching the implications for funding conditions.
Read MoreUK parliamentary standards commissioner launches formal investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage for failing to declare a £5 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire. Farage claims it was for personal security. The probe comes as his party leads in polls, raising transparency concerns.
Read MoreThe foundation established by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and his wife is donating over $108 million in computing power purchased from CoreWeave to universities and nonprofits. This significant contribution, coupled with free engineering support, aims to accelerate scientific and AI research.
Read MoreAI chip innovator Cerebras Systems has priced its initial public offering at $185 per share, marking its entry into the public market. This move highlights growing investor confidence in specialized AI hardware and could influence the competitive landscape.
Read MoreA strategic partnership within the Solana ecosystem aims to launch a sophisticated, institution-focused USDe lending market. Built on established lending infrastructure, it offers yield opportunities while employing an isolated design to mitigate protocol-level risks, signaling a maturation of DeFi services.
Read MoreKey overnight developments include postponed IPOs for Ledger and Consensys, a new Fed chair nomination, Nvidia's record market cap, and a massive investment offer for Anthropic. Signals from both traditional finance and cutting-edge tech sectors emerged.
Read MoreAn early Ethereum ICO participant, dormant for over 10.8 years, has moved 790 ETH valued at $1.78 million. The original investment of $246 has yielded a staggering 7243x return. This rare, long-dormant whale activity has sparked intense discussion within the crypto community.
Read MoreThe U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair in a 54-45 vote, succeeding Jerome Powell. The approval process revealed deep partisan divisions, with only one Democrat supporting the nomination.
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