TREE NEWS reports: Meta has introduced new AI-powered tools specifically designed for small businesses, aiming to enhance their operations and customer engagement. The features leverage Meta’s advanced AI capabilities to help SMBs streamline workflows and improve marketing effectiveness.
TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia is in discussions to invest in Mercor, an AI data labeling service provider, as part of a funding round valuing the company at $20 billion. Existing investor General Catalyst is reportedly leading the round. Mercor’s revenue from Nvidia has grown as the chipmaker prioritizes its open-source Nemotron models.
TREE NEWS update: Nvidia is reportedly discussing a $20 billion investment in Mercor, a move that highlights the growing intersection of AI and crypto. The deal, if finalized, would mark one of the largest investments in the AI sector, with potential implications for tokenized compute markets.
TREE NEWS update: FalconX and Ethena have established a $1 billion institutional credit facility that will deploy assets backing USDe into overcollateralized loans, expanding Ethena’s yield sources beyond crypto basis trades. This move integrates real-world asset lending into the stablecoin ecosystem, potentially enhancing returns for USDe holders.
TREE NEWS update: OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould announced at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium that the agency will publish final rules for the payment stablecoin act in November, following feedback on a February proposal. The GENIUS Act, signed into law in July 2025, is set to take effect in January 2027, with OCC expecting to process stablecoin issuer applications starting that year. Other agencies, including the Treasury and FDIC, must also complete their rules before the law’s effective date.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged past $68,000 amid a broader crypto rally after the U.S. Treasury announced plans to at least double its long-dated bond buybacks. Short positions accounted for 91% of the day’s liquidations, totaling $1.7 billion, as Ether gained 9% and total market value rose 5.1%.
TREE NEWS reports: The US banking regulator has promised to finalize the GENIUS stablecoin rules by November, following a 376-page proposal released in February. The rules aim to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date.
TREE NEWS reports: A well-known trader reports that Ethereum has finally broken through the bear market’s critical resistance zone, reclaiming the ‘golden line’ for the first time. This milestone suggests a potential trend reversal and renewed bullish momentum for ETH.
TREE NEWS update: President Trump will meet with cryptocurrency executives at the White House, following a stalled vote on the Clarity Act. The meeting signals potential policy shifts in the crypto regulatory landscape.
TREE NEWS reports: VanEck reports that Bitcoin has triggered 8 capitulation indicators, suggesting a potential bottom. However, they note that the real buying advantage may require waiting for a full year cycle, implying prolonged market weakness.
TREE NEWS update: The upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision is expected to be dominated by inflation concerns and internal policy divergence. Markets are closely watching for signals on future monetary policy, with potential implications for risk assets including cryptocurrencies.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has opened a public comment period on the listing of hashrate derivative contracts, a move that could formalize crypto mining-related financial products. This regulatory step may pave the way for standardized hashrate futures, offering miners new hedging tools and boosting institutional participation.
TREE NEWS update: Coinbase’s Layer 2 network Base is selecting 10 startups for a $1 million accelerator focused on AI agents, payments, trading, and financing. The program aims to drive innovation in AI-driven crypto applications.
TREE NEWS update: Standard Chartered and HSBC completed the first live transaction using Swift’s blockchain ledger, connecting their separate tokenized deposit systems. This marks a significant step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments, potentially accelerating the adoption of tokenized assets in traditional finance.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expects to finalize rules under the GENIUS Act before November, incorporating feedback from the crypto industry. The regulatory framework aims to provide clarity for stablecoin issuers and digital asset activities.
TREE NEWS reports: Circle’s Arc mainnet is scheduled to go live on September 16. This marks a significant step for the company’s blockchain infrastructure. The launch is anticipated to enhance tokenization services.
TREE NEWS update: Coinbase has integrated Hyperliquid to offer perpetual futures trading on its Base app, enabling users to trade with up to 50x leverage. This move expands Coinbase’s derivatives offerings and deepens its presence in the DeFi ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: A whale that had shorted $117 million worth of BTC has been fully liquidated, resulting in a final loss of $2.92 million. The liquidation highlights the risks of leveraged short positions in the volatile crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged toward $70,000, triggering $1.14 billion in short liquidations within an hour, fueled by a White House meeting with crypto leaders and softer Federal Reserve signals. The rally highlights renewed bullish momentum, though analysts warn that the pain for bears may not be over.
TREE NEWS update: Nethermind, a core Ethereum development team, has decided to abandon LayerZero in favor of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This move signals a strategic shift in cross-chain infrastructure choices within the Ethereum ecosystem.
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