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TREE NEWS reports: Apple’s new CEO Teunus and Chairman Cook have had their compensation packages disclosed, according to a recent report. The details highlight the pay structure for the company’s top executives as it navigates a leadership transition.

TREE NEWS reports: Fairshake-affiliated PAC has deployed approximately $190,000 in advertising for the Massachusetts primary election. The spending targets local races, reflecting the crypto industry’s continued political engagement.

TREE NEWS update: Nvidia has invested $3.5 billion in Taiwan’s MediaTek as part of a $3.9 billion bond offering, expanding its chip ecosystem beyond GPUs. The deal positions Nvidia alongside a rival building its own AI accelerator business, signaling deeper competition in AI hardware.

TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the agenda and panelists for its Sept. 17, 2026, roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading. The event will be held at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., starting at 10 a.m. The roundtable aims to address operational and regulatory considerations for extended trading hours.

TREE NEWS update: BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF has outperformed Vanguard’s S&P 500 fund since its launch, highlighting strong demand for crypto exposure. This marks a notable milestone in the adoption of digital assets by traditional finance.

TREE NEWS update: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has delivered better returns than Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF, highlighting the strong performance of the crypto asset. The fund’s outperformance underscores growing investor interest in Bitcoin as an investment vehicle.

TREE NEWS reports: Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest purchased $37 million worth of Bitcoin and Block shares across three ETFs, also adding $3.4 million in Circle stock. The move underscores continued institutional interest in crypto-related equities.

TREE NEWS update: US major stock indices opened lower, with the Nasdaq dropping 1.3% and Intel falling nearly 3%. This reflects market sentiment amid broader economic concerns.

TREE NEWS reports: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has resumed buying Bitcoin while also raising cash through STRC, balancing its treasury strategy with equity dilution. The market is now watching how investors react to this dual approach.

TREE NEWS update: Michael Saylor, chairman of Strategy, is urging MSCI to abandon a proposed rule that would exclude certain companies, including Strategy, from its global indexes due to their involvement in digital assets. The move, set for November, could affect Strategy’s inclusion in MSCI’s benchmarks, prompting Saylor to call the rule discriminatory.

TREE NEWS update: Strategy has resumed its Bitcoin purchases after a two-month pause, acquiring approximately $370 million worth of BTC. The purchase was funded entirely by common stock sales, with none of the company’s preferred series issuing shares last week.

TREE NEWS update: 1789 Capital, led by Donald Trump Jr., is spearheading a $1 billion funding round for prediction market Polymarket, boosting its valuation to $21 billion—a 40% increase in months. The firm is contributing approximately $300 million, adding to its existing ~$200 million stake.

TREE NEWS update: TD Cowen projects Strive’s stock will rise 33% to $32, expecting the company to hold over 27,100 Bitcoin by the end of 2026. This reflects growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

TREE NEWS update: Strategy repurchased $635 million of its STRC perpetual preferred stock, signaling a capital management move. The buyback reflects the company’s ongoing financial strategy amid crypto market conditions.

TREE NEWS update: Global bond markets are experiencing their most severe selloff in nearly two decades, with the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index yield reaching 3.72%, the highest since mid-2008. US 10-year yields spiked to 4.78%, Japan’s 10-year hit 3% for the first time in 30 years, and UK yields rose to 2008 highs, driven by hawkish Fed rhetoric, oil price surges, and fiscal concerns. Analysts warn that the era of cheap money may be ending, with 5% yields potentially becoming the new normal.

TREE NEWS reports: Binance has introduced options trading for US stocks and ETFs, supporting physical delivery. This move expands Binance’s offerings beyond crypto into traditional finance markets.

TREE NEWS reports: Tim Cook ends his 15-year tenure as Apple CEO, succeeded by hardware chief John Ternus. The move signals Apple’s pivot to AI-driven product innovation, with OpenAI reportedly buying Mac minis for AI training. Ternus faces challenges including foldable iPhone and Siri AI upgrades.

TREE NEWS reports: Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, stated that the current market rally is only the first wave, with institutions positioning for a major move in the fourth quarter. He remains optimistic about the market’s trajectory, suggesting further upside ahead.

TREE NEWS update: Amber International Holding Limited (NASDAQ: AMBR) rebranded from Amber Premium to AMBR, pivoting to an AI agent company focused on finance, enterprise, and growth sectors. It launched Ambre, a personal finance AI agent, and MIA, a marketing AI agent now available to enterprise clients.