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TREE NEWS update: Corporate political spending for the 2026 midterm elections has hit a new high, driven by crypto, AI, and betting companies. These industries are increasing their lobbying and campaign contributions to influence policy.

TREE NEWS reports: The US Treasury announced it will double its buyback cap for long-term Treasuries to $40 billion per operation, aiming to ease high long-term yields. While US stocks only saw modest gains, Bitcoin surged from $64K to near $70K, interpreted as a leading indicator of improving dollar liquidity. The move is seen as the Treasury acting on behalf of the Fed, boosting market confidence despite muted equity response.

TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 17% after President Trump stated that the CFTC is working to bring the offshore perpetuals venue under U.S. regulation, boosting all Hyperliquid-linked products. This marks a notable regulatory development for the crypto derivatives platform.

TREE NEWS reports: At a White House meeting with crypto executives, President Trump pressed Congress to pass a ‘fair version’ of the Clarity Act, a market structure bill lacking Democratic support. The meeting included CEOs from Coinbase, Ripple, Robinhood, and Nasdaq, highlighting the administration’s push for crypto legislation.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin’s first push above $70,000 in two months has erased nearly $3 billion in short positions, fueled by an expanded Treasury buyback program. The move signals renewed bullish momentum for the crypto market.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin surged to nearly $72,000 in a second day of gains, triggering over $3.1 billion in short liquidations across crypto markets. The rally reflects strong bullish momentum, with traders forced to cover positions as prices climbed.

TREE NEWS update: Alibaba announced that its latest-generation AI processor, Zhenwu M890, has achieved widespread commercial adoption across more than 650 external customers. This marks a significant milestone in Alibaba’s AI hardware strategy, though it is not directly related to RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: Alibaba Cloud reported a 45% growth in external revenue, with AI-related product revenue surging triple digits. This underscores the strong demand for cloud and AI services in China, which may have indirect implications for crypto and RWA sectors relying on cloud infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: OCC Comptroller Jonathan Gould announced at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium that the agency is moving quickly to finalize stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, aiming to beat a January statutory deadline after missing an earlier July target. The urgency reflects the growing importance of stablecoin regulation in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS update: Meta is facing a potential penalty ranging from $4M to $1.4T in a consumer protection lawsuit, with a judge deciding the amount. The stock has dropped 8.4% since jury selection, underperforming the S&P 500. The author suggests that the market may be mispricing Meta’s earnings multiple and advertising business, rather than the outcome of the trial.

TREE NEWS update: The US Treasury has doubled its Treasury buyback program, a move that could increase liquidity and impact market rates. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin will reach $100,000 by the end of the year, citing improved market conditions.

TREE NEWS update: The ongoing US-Iran standoff has driven both WTI and Brent crude oil futures to record highs. This geopolitical tension is fueling supply concerns in the energy market.

TREE NEWS reports: The South Korean government announced that profits from virtual assets held in personal wallets and on overseas exchanges will be subject to taxation. This move extends the country’s crypto tax regime beyond domestic exchanges, aiming to close loopholes and ensure comprehensive taxation of digital asset gains.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC is considering two compliance pathways for crypto projects, with over 1,600 projects having raised funds within the $5 million cap over four years. This move could provide clearer regulatory guidelines for the industry.

TREE NEWS reports: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has opened a public comment period regarding the listing of hashrate derivative contracts. This move could pave the way for regulated financial products tied to cryptocurrency mining, potentially impacting the crypto and RWA sectors.

TREE NEWS update: Gold prices have surged past the $4,500 mark, leading to a 34% increase in 24-hour trading volume for Bitget’s gold contracts. This reflects heightened market interest in gold as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.

TREE NEWS reports: As AI infrastructure financing surges, US investment-grade corporate bond issuance could hit $200B in September, straining Treasury markets. The Treasury’s expanded buyback offers only temporary relief, with structural pressures from AI debt, fiscal deficits, and inflation persisting.

TREE NEWS update: Uber has partnered with Baidu to deploy Apollo Go autonomous vehicles in Dubai, marking a significant step in the international expansion of driverless ride-hailing. The service will be integrated into Uber’s platform, offering users in Dubai access to self-driving cars.

TREE NEWS update: SK Hynix unveiled a record 40 trillion won (~$29B) share buyback and cancellation, earlier than expected, signaling strong cash flow. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs upgraded outlooks, predicting up to $130B in additional shareholder returns by 2027, which could support the stock after a 49% drop.