TREE NEWS update: The Trump administration is drafting new regulations to restrict remote access to advanced AI chip computing resources, targeting foreign adversaries. The rules aim to prevent indirect acquisition of high-performance AI hardware via cloud services, reflecting growing national security concerns.
TREE NEWS update: Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz faces charges as prosecutors investigate his ties to collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto. The probe highlights regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector.
TREE NEWS reports: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised a new $1.1 billion fund focused on building the full-stack infrastructure for AI operations. The fund aims to support startups developing AI compute, data, and application layers, signaling continued VC interest in AI infrastructure.
TREE NEWS update: Federal Reserve official Hammack has stated that the Fed should consider raising interest rates. This hawkish stance could impact global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. The news is macro-related and not directly tied to RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: Bernstein analysts suggest that IREN’s ambitious $25-30 billion AI expansion plan could raise investor concerns. The report highlights potential risks associated with the large-scale investment.
TREE NEWS update: The Clarity Act, a key piece of US crypto legislation, has been postponed to September, while banks are increasingly moving forward with tokenized deposit initiatives. This regulatory delay provides a window for financial institutions to expand their blockchain-based deposit products, signaling a growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets.
TREE NEWS update: SoftBank is reportedly in talks to refinance a $10 billion loan to increase its investment in OpenAI, signaling deeper ties between the tech giant and the AI leader. The move underscores SoftBank’s aggressive push into AI infrastructure and could have implications for the broader tech and crypto markets.
TREE NEWS reports: Ethena proposes a revised fee switch mechanism that would activate ENA token buybacks when USDe supply reaches certain thresholds. The plan aims to align token economics with protocol growth.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. SEC has filed charges against 38 entities, accusing them of fabricating ADV forms to pose as legitimate investment advisers. This action underscores the regulator’s crackdown on fraudulent practices in the financial advisory space.
TREE NEWS reports: SlowMist has discovered a fake Qwen model GitHub repository that serves as a malware distribution trap. Users are advised to verify repository authenticity before use.
TREE NEWS reports: Ethena is extending its basis trading strategy to equity perpetual contracts, predicting that RWA perpetuals will surpass crypto derivatives within 12-24 months. This move marks a significant step in integrating real-world assets into DeFi, potentially reshaping the derivatives landscape.
TREE NEWS reports: At this year’s Jackson Hole symposium, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will deliver his first major policy speech amid rising long-term Treasury yields and persistent inflation. Markets will focus on his inflation tolerance and stance on long-end rates, especially as the Treasury expands long-duration buybacks and AI giants like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta issue record debt, making capital competition a key theme for equity valuations.
TREE NEWS update: Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings acquired a 20% stake in Indonesian broker Ajaib for $270 million, aiming to expand its yen-pegged stablecoin in Southeast Asia. The investment supports SBI’s strategy to integrate digital assets into traditional finance and tap Indonesia’s growing retail investor base.
TREE NEWS update: The California Senate has passed a bill prohibiting public officials from issuing meme coins, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and misuse of office. The legislation now moves to the Assembly for further consideration.
TREE NEWS reports: A whale address pension-usdt.eth had its ETH short position liquidated, incurring a loss of approximately $23.93 million. The liquidation highlights the risks of leveraged shorting in volatile crypto markets.
TREE NEWS update: Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms has received regulatory approval, paving the way for its IPO. This marks a significant step for the company’s public listing plans.
TREE NEWS reports: Bybit has introduced perpetual options, a first in the industry, offering stock perpetual options with SpaceX and NVIDIA as initial listings. This innovative product allows traders to gain exposure to traditional equities via crypto derivatives.
TREE NEWS reports: Solana’s price jumped as two major governance proposals to reduce network inflation are set to pass, while its leading decentralized applications (dApps) see renewed activity. Additionally, Charles Schwab now offers Solana exposure to its clients, boosting sentiment.
TREE NEWS reports: The California Senate passed a bill prohibiting the listing of memecoins issued by federal public officials to state residents, citing conflicts of interest and pay-to-play arrangements. The bill now moves to the state assembly for consideration.
TREE NEWS reports: Financial world model De¹ has received investment from YZi Labs to develop AI-agent-driven on-chain finance on BNB Chain. The project aims to integrate intelligent agents into decentralized finance operations, marking a step toward autonomous financial services on-chain.
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