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TREE NEWS update: Binance is reportedly planning to apply for a license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with the goal of relaunching its services in the UK by 2027. This move marks a significant step in the exchange’s efforts to re-enter the UK market after previous regulatory setbacks.

TREE NEWS reports: The Central Bank of Russia has imposed a limit on market brokers, capping their crypto asset holdings at 25% of total capital. This regulatory move aims to mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency exposure in the financial system.

TREE NEWS reports: Traders on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad give a 74% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at its September meeting. This consensus reflects market expectations of a pause in rate hikes amid mixed economic data.

TREE NEWS reports: The US Treasury has proposed new rules defining which entities can legally sell stablecoins to US customers, with restrictions set to begin in 2027. This regulatory move could significantly impact crypto exchanges and platforms.

TREE NEWS update: Binance is reportedly planning to re-enter the UK market by applying for a license under new crypto rules, after being barred from regulated activities since 2021. The move could mark a significant step in the company’s global regulatory compliance efforts.

TREE NEWS reports: The USD/JPY pair broke above 159.5, currently trading at 159.501, a 0.1% increase from the previous close. The move reflects ongoing fluctuations in the foreign exchange market.

TREE NEWS update: Persistently high US Treasury yields are raising concerns, with Citadel Securities pointing to the Federal Reserve as a key market worry. The firm suggests that the Fed’s policy stance could be contributing to the elevated yield environment, potentially impacting risk assets.

TREE NEWS reports: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has requested public comments on the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of crypto legislation. The proposed rule aims to clarify licensing requirements for industry participants, marking a significant step in federal crypto regulation.

TREE NEWS update: Citadel Securities warns that the Fed’s current policy path is keeping long-term Treasury yields at multi-decade highs, with the 30-year yield hitting 5.28%, the highest in 19 years. Despite cooling inflation and jobs data, markets remain wary of long-term inflation and fiscal risks. The firm also prefers cloud infrastructure and hyperscalers like Microsoft and Alphabet over frontier AI model developers.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin rose 2% to surpass $64,000, while gold gained amid US-Iran tensions and US stocks wobbled. Oil prices remained steady despite Trump’s threat regarding Oman, showing resilience in commodities.

TREE NEWS reports: Stripe’s $7 billion acquisition of OpenRouter, the AI model routing layer, marks a major consolidation in the AI infrastructure space. The deal underscores how payment giants are vying to control the monetization of AI services, positioning Stripe as a key toll booth for AI transactions.

TREE NEWS reports: HSBC strategists warn that if the Fed shrinks its Treasury holdings, the U.S. Treasury market will become more dependent on price-sensitive investors to absorb a larger share of government financing needs. This shift could increase market volatility as these buyers demand higher yields.

TREE NEWS update: The Kobeissi Letter reports that 2026 is on track to be the first year in at least 30 years without a single NYSE day where over 80% of volume came from declining stocks, indicating extreme market resilience. This contrasts sharply with past crises: 2008 had 49 such days, 2022 had 33, and the historical average is about 21 per year. While this strength is notable, analysts warn that risks may be concentrated in future liquidity shifts or unexpected events.

TREE NEWS update: Nvidia is reportedly planning to provide around $100 billion in financing support for OpenAI’s AI data center in Ohio. This move underscores the growing capital intensity of AI infrastructure and highlights Nvidia’s strategic deepening of ties with major AI players.

TREE NEWS reports: Spot gold prices rose sharply by more than $20 in a brief period, indicating heightened market volatility. The move may reflect safe-haven demand amid economic uncertainty, though no specific catalyst was detailed.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin spot liquidity remains weak amid continued ETF outflows, though the pace of capital exodus is decelerating, which analysts interpret as a potential sign of market stabilization. The data suggests selling pressure may be easing, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for the near term.

TREE NEWS update: US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the Treasury is rapidly advancing the implementation of the GENIUS Act, a legislative framework likely related to stablecoin or digital asset regulation. This signals a proactive regulatory push in the crypto space.