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TREE NEWS reports: Tushar Jain, a partner at Multicoin Capital, presented three regulatory recommendations at a CFTC meeting, emphasizing the need for clear frameworks to foster innovation in digital assets. His proposals aim to address market structure and investor protection issues, potentially shaping future crypto regulation.

TREE NEWS reports: 21Shares reports that the Bitcoin seller exhaustion indicator has dropped to an extremely low range not seen since 2010, suggesting reduced selling pressure. This could signal a potential market stabilization or reversal.

TREE NEWS update: Reports surfaced that Nvidia planned to export Groq LPU chips to China, but the company officially denied the claim. The news stirred speculation about US-China tech trade restrictions, yet no official confirmation exists.

TREE NEWS update: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the Clarity Act would provide regulatory clarity for crypto, potentially preventing future incidents like the FTX collapse. He emphasized the need for clear rules to protect users and foster innovation.

TREE NEWS reports: SK Hynix plans to invest tens of trillions of Korean won to build a semiconductor factory in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The move is part of the company’s global expansion strategy to meet growing demand for advanced chips.

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: An Iranian official has threatened to attack oil export facilities as a strategic move to undermine former President Trump ahead of the US midterm elections. This geopolitical escalation could disrupt global oil supplies and heighten market volatility.

TREE NEWS update: The US Department of Justice has charged Iranian hackers for breaching HBO’s website and stealing academic data. The indictment highlights ongoing cyber threats from state-sponsored actors targeting media and educational institutions.

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: Macro expert Lyn Alden suggests Bitcoin may attract new buyers as fast money is washed out, though the asset isn’t out of the woods yet. The analysis comes amid ongoing market volatility.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s price has broken above its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months, signaling renewed bullish momentum. The rally gained steam after the US Treasury expanded its bond buyback program.

TREE NEWS update: CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced at an Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that he has directed staff to explore crypto-related policies, including developer protections, signaling the agency’s readiness to act on digital asset regulation if the CLARITY Act does not pass. This move underscores proactive regulatory engagement in the crypto space.

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 reports: The US dollar index rose on the 20th, reflecting broader market movements. This development is part of ongoing macroeconomic trends affecting global markets.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin’s sharpest rally in five months has flipped short-term prediction market odds from bearish to a coin flip, but longer-term bets still price in a crash. Despite the price surge, traders remain skeptical about sustained gains.

TREE NEWS reports: CFTC Chair says staff is already working on a crypto market structure framework and could propose rules quickly if Congress doesn’t pass the Clarity Act. This signals regulatory readiness in the crypto space.

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 reports: Qatar has joined Egypt in urging a ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling for the freedom of navigation in key shipping lanes. The diplomatic move aims to de-escalate tensions in the region, which have raised concerns about global oil supply and market stability.

TREE NEWS reports: Reports suggest Anthropic could achieve an IPO scale comparable to SpaceX’s record-breaking listing. This would mark a significant milestone in the AI industry, though no official details have been confirmed.