TREE NEWS reports: The US dollar index climbed on the 24th, reflecting broader market movements. This development may impact cryptocurrency and other risk assets.
TREE NEWS update: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The mission will deploy the telescope to study dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics.
TREE NEWS reports: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned global financial institutions that entities assisting Iran with money laundering will be cut off from the US dollar system. New sanctions target five key areas of Iran’s overseas operations, including digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping, expanding secondary sanctions risks.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000 for the first time since May, triggering over $220 million in short liquidations across crypto markets. Analysts caution that sustained levels above this mark are needed to challenge the bear-market thesis.
TREE NEWS reports: The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels connected to Iran, targeting its financial and shipping networks. This action is part of broader efforts to curb Iran’s revenue streams and regional activities.
TREE NEWS reports: Bessent is reportedly preparing to push US Treasury yields toward 5%, a move that could have significant implications for global financial markets. This development is closely watched by crypto investors as higher yields often pressure risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia, Apollo, BlackRock, and others signed a MoU to mobilize $500B+ for GPU-backed financing, while CME announced GPU rental futures launching Oct 5. FalconX completed the first OTC compute swap, and Polymarket saw its first institutional on-chain block trade, signaling compute’s transformation into a financial asset.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below the $78,000 mark, according to market data. The decline reflects ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
TREE NEWS update: Analysts report that Bitcoin has risen approximately 30% since early July, with market capital inflows increasing to $24.9 billion. Notably, the proportion of leverage in the market has decreased, indicating a healthier rally.
TREE NEWS reports: The US Department of Defense announced a $750 million investment in US SIIE to advance a rare earth program. This move aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals, reducing reliance on foreign sources. The initiative underscores the strategic importance of rare earth elements in defense and technology sectors.
TREE NEWS update: Bitget CEO Gracy Chen expressed skepticism about the current Bitcoin rally, stating she expects the price to fall to around $50K. She plans to increase her BTC holdings at that lower level, possibly in late 2026 or early 2027.
TREE NEWS update: In June, foreign investors poured $133.5B into US markets but sold $29B in short-term Treasury bills, favoring equities over government debt. This shift highlights the US government’s growing reliance on stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle, whose reserves in T-bills could offset declining foreign demand, though recent token issuance is too small to explain the selloff.
TREE NEWS reports: Trade negotiations between the US and Canada have collapsed, with Washington accusing Ottawa of increasing its demands at the last moment. The failure raises the risk of renewed tariffs and market uncertainty.
TREE NEWS update: The US Treasury is reportedly considering using roughly $1 trillion from its Treasury General Account (TGA) balance to expand buybacks of long-term Treasury bonds. This move could inject significant liquidity into the market, potentially impacting global financial conditions and crypto markets.
TREE NEWS reports: US stock futures trimmed earlier losses, with Nasdaq futures declining about 0.4%. The move reflects a modest rebound in risk sentiment after initial selling pressure.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin closed its weekly candle above the 50-week EMA for the first time since late 2025, signaling a potential trend reversal. Markets are now focused on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for macroeconomic cues.
TREE NEWS update: The European Central Bank’s Piero Cipollone reaffirmed that the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users, addressing privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies worldwide. The statement comes as CBDCs face increasing scrutiny over data protection and surveillance risks.
TREE NEWS reports: Gold surged past 4600 as central bank buying, ETF inflows, and options hedging converge, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a 4900 forecast for end-2026 but flagging significant upside risk. Options positioning could amplify moves both ways, and clients are targeting 4800-5500 via options and spot. A rebound in inflation remains the key macro risk.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin faces a key test at $80,000 as markets await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole keynote on Friday. Futures now price a 36% chance of a September rate cut, which could influence risk assets like crypto.
TREE NEWS update: Shanghai has issued a new industrialization plan that includes exploring innovative architectures such as quantum artificial intelligence. The plan aims to advance the city’s technological and industrial development.
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