20:23
Bessent says Iran conflict’s end will lower inflation and bond yields
The Treasury Secretary points to a 3.5% headline inflation rate, while economists and Federal Reserve officials cite wage pressure and economic strength.
20:23
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U.S. stocks rise as S&P 500 posts record close amid easing yields
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Solana Company CEO says China could trigger crypto supercycle if risks are managed
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Solana Foundation launches DvP standard with J.P. Morgan input
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CFTC outlines federal frameworks for leveraged crypto markets and trading venues
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S&P 500 hits record as narrow rally renews Michael Burry crash warning
News Flow
Oct 6
20:11
Abraxas-linked Hyperliquid wallets hold $1.58 billion in net crypto shorts
The positions include $948 million tied to Bitcoin and Ether, while the wallets show about $114.5 million in unrealized losses and remain open.
20:05
Coastal Financial faces securities fraud class action after $42.1 million quarterly loss
Pomerantz said investors have until December 1, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status after Coastal disclosed a $68.8 million credit expense tied to a CCBX partner relationship.
20:05
19:38
Abstract to shut down Ethereum Layer 2 on Dec. 15, 2026, citing costs and weak demand
Users must withdraw assets before the deadline as Igloo shifts resources to Pudgy Penguins, Pudgy NFTs and PENGU after two years of losses.
18:13
Meta, Sierra and partners launch Personal Agent Protocol for AI commerce
The open standard uses OAuth-based permissions to govern how personal AI agents interact with businesses, with an initial specification planned for later this month.
18:13
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17:16
US power demand to hit records in 2026 and 2027, EIA says
Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency data centers are driving growth as renewable energy expands and coal’s generation share declines.
17:16
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17:00
Founders Fund buys $5 million of Anvil’s ANVL token
Peter Thiel-backed Founders Fund led the governance-token purchase as Anvil expands enterprise integration tools for its Ethereum-based collateral protocol.
16:59
MoonPay Names ether.fi Official Payments Infrastructure Partner
The integration will combine fiat funding, crypto conversions, virtual accounts and deposits while preserving ether.fi users’ control of their wallet keys.
16:59
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16:59
Daly says further rate hikes hinge on whether inflation shocks fade
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly backed September’s increase but said tariffs, oil prices and AI demand could prolong inflationary pressure.
16:59
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16:54
Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million in frozen USDT
Conduit says the freeze of a working-capital wallet disrupted client settlements and restricted liquidity used for business operations.
16:21
Strike launches 3.6% Bitcoin yield on US cash balances
The Jack Mallers-founded platform will pay monthly Bitcoin rewards on opted-in dollar balances, while deposits remain held at Cross River Bank.
16:06
EIA raises 2026 Brent forecast 8% to about $98 amid Iran war
The U.S. agency cited falling inventories, tight diesel supplies and disrupted Strait of Hormuz flows, while expecting prices to ease as exports recover.
16:06
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16:05
Lummis cites affiliate-trading dispute in CLARITY Act failure
Lummis said Democrats sought tougher affiliate-trading restrictions than the House version contained, but rejected the bill after those demands were met.
16:05
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16:02
Kalshi launches US 500 stock-index perpetual future
The prediction-market operator is expanding into leveraged equity exposure with an index contract designed to compete more directly with traditional financial exchanges.
16:02
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16:00
Claude expands Startups program with Startup Stack and up to $52,000 in support
Eligible startups can receive partner discounts worth up to $45,000 plus Claude products, a free year of Team and $1,000 in API credits.
16:00
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16:00
CFTC outlines federal frameworks for leveraged crypto markets and trading venues
The 108-page notice proposes companion rules for leveraged crypto transactions and dedicated exchanges, while opening a 60-day public comment period.
15:59
Trump has not committed MAGA Inc. to reimburse $12 million in taxpayer-funded ads
MAGA Inc. is set to cover future commercials, while the White House says no repayment plan exists for advertisements already aired.
15:59
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15:57
Treasury withdraws two stalled crypto surveillance proposals
FinCEN is abandoning its crypto-mixing finding and reporting rule while taking no further action on a previously withdrawn unhosted-wallet proposal.
15:57
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15:46
U.S. government-linked wallet sends 264.863 BTC to Coinbase for Bitfinex restitution
The October transfer followed a 2025 court order requiring seized Bitcoin to be returned to Bitfinex in-kind rather than sold for cash.
15:39
Winklevoss files for spot Zcash ETF with SEC, targets Nasdaq listing
The proposed WINK fund would charge a 0.25% sponsor fee, use Gemini for cold-storage custody and compete with Grayscale's ZCSH.
