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TREE NEWS reports: In the first half of the year, Bitcoin mining companies’ capital expenditures on AI infrastructure were 15 times their revenue, indicating a major shift towards AI computing. This trend reflects a strategic pivot as miners diversify beyond traditional mining.

TREE NEWS reports: CME Group CEO Terry Duffy highlighted that decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid and TradeXYZ are beginning to influence US markets, signaling growing integration between crypto and traditional finance. This observation underscores the increasing relevance of DeFi in the broader financial landscape.

TREE NEWS reports: Anthropic is preparing for an IPO expected to match or exceed SpaceX’s record size, potentially filing by end of August. Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged past $73.4, up 26% in 24 hours. NYSE parent ICE considers further investment in Polymarket.

TREE NEWS reports: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record single-day trading volume of over $5.3 billion, with BlackRock’s fund accounting for more than $4.4 billion. This surge indicates growing institutional interest and liquidity in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that the US HYPE spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $5.86 million in a single day. This indicates growing investor interest in the fund.

TREE NEWS reports: Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to announce a shareholder return program that could reach $79 billion. The plan, which may be unveiled soon, is part of the company’s efforts to enhance shareholder value amid market challenges.

TREE NEWS reports: CME Group CEO Terry Duffy and CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam engaged in a heated debate with Kalshi executives over the regulation of prediction markets. The discussion centered on jurisdictional boundaries and the future of event contracts in the U.S., highlighting growing tensions between traditional exchanges and emerging prediction platforms.

TREE NEWS reports: CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara exchanged sharp words during a CFTC meeting, debating prediction market integrity, manipulation risks, and regulatory standards. The clash highlights ongoing tensions between traditional exchanges and newer platforms in the evolving prediction market landscape.

TREE NEWS update: Sources indicate that Citigroup is set to be one of the core underwriters for Anthropic’s initial public offering. This move highlights the growing involvement of traditional financial institutions in AI companies’ market debuts.

TREE NEWS update: Broadcom is reportedly in talks to secure more than $60 billion in debt financing to fund its expansion into AI, potentially becoming one of the largest AI-related financings. The move highlights the massive capital requirements for AI infrastructure and could signal increased competition in the sector.

TREE NEWS update: Alibaba’s June quarter revenue rose 9% with AI cloud growth hitting 45%, but net income plunged 75%, marking the fifth straight quarter of profit misses. Shares fell as investors weighed the cost of AI investment against earnings pressure.

TREE NEWS update: The three major US stock indices declined, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling more than 1%. The drop reflects ongoing market concerns, though specific drivers were not detailed.

TREE NEWS update: Investors have been buying shares in American Bitcoin ETFs this week, adding over $1 billion in inflows. This surge reflects a bullish sentiment shift in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody services for institutional clients within the year, integrating them into its Custody+ platform. This move marks a significant step for a major US bank entering the crypto asset space.

TREE NEWS update: Nine public Bitcoin miners invested over $5 billion in AI and HPC infrastructure in H1 2026, while generating only $341 million in revenue from these operations—a 15-to-1 ratio. This highlights the aggressive pivot to AI as miners seek new revenue streams amid crypto market volatility.

TREE NEWS reports: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on Fox Business that Bitcoin will likely reach $300,000-$400,000 by 2030. He also noted that U.S. crypto legislation is moving in the right direction following a White House meeting.

TREE NEWS reports: SpaceX shares have experienced a decline, according to a recent report. The exact reasons and magnitude of the drop are not specified in the available information.

TREE NEWS reports: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is considering joining Polymarket’s upcoming funding round, signaling growing institutional interest in prediction markets. This move could bridge traditional finance with crypto-based event trading platforms.

TREE NEWS reports: US stock markets opened lower on the day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 0.6%. Walmart shares dropped 7%, contributing to the market’s negative sentiment.