Flash News

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: The United States has announced a 50% reduction in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, easing trade tensions between the two countries. This move is expected to positively impact Canadian exporters and could influence broader trade negotiations.

TREE NEWS reports: US President Trump told reporters on the 19th that he may resume negotiations with Iran ‘at some point’, but Iran must completely abandon nuclear weapons. He claimed the US ‘owns’ and ‘fully controls’ the Strait of Hormuz, while downplaying Iranian drone incidents.

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: 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 reports: Moderna’s stock more than doubled after a Phase 3 trial showed its cancer vaccine outperformed the standard of care, causing short sellers to lose $4.8 billion. This is a major milestone for the biotech sector, but it is not related to crypto or RWA.

TREE NEWS update: SGH Macro Advisors’ Tim Duy notes that dissents at Fed meetings have become more common amid economic pressures and unclear policy paths. Markets will focus on how widespread inflation concerns are among officials, with some advocating rate hikes as the labor market stabilizes. The degree of policy divergence will offer clues on future rate moves.

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: 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.