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TREE NEWS update: President Trump is scheduled to meet with CEOs from the crypto and prediction market industries this week, as progress on the Clarity Act and SEC rulemaking faces delays. The meeting signals ongoing engagement between the administration and digital asset sectors despite regulatory uncertainties.

TREE NEWS reports: CME Group plans to introduce compute futures by October 2026, aiming to hedge volatile GPU prices amid surging AI capex. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sees this as a potential new trillion-dollar asset class, though market concentration and interchangeability remain hurdles.

TREE NEWS update: The Bank of Russia plans to incorporate digital currencies into its calculation of prudential regulatory indicators, signaling a formal step toward integrating crypto assets into the financial system. This move could pave the way for broader adoption of digital ruble and other digital currencies in regulated banking operations.

TREE NEWS reports: Hyperliquid’s policy center and Douro Labs have expressed support for the US SEC’s decision to repeal the ‘dealer rule,’ which could reduce regulatory burdens for crypto platforms. This move signals growing alignment between crypto firms and regulators on market structure reforms.

TREE NEWS update: Tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta are increasingly turning to debt markets to fund massive AI infrastructure, with Morgan Stanley projecting AI-related debt issuance to reach nearly $570B in 2026. Nvidia’s partnership with Apollo, BlackRock, and others aims to mobilize $500B+ in third-party capital, positioning AI compute as a new investable asset class. This shift highlights growing concerns over free cash flow and capital efficiency, as companies like Oracle face downgrades amid heavy borrowing.

TREE NEWS reports: Reports suggest AI firm Anthropic may launch a $2 trillion IPO in October, which would be the largest ever, sparking renewed debate over AI investment bubbles. While Q2 revenue surged 1,361% YoY with gross margins above 70%, skeptics cite valuation based on 2028 expectations and liquidity concerns. Bank of America suggests a dual strategy amid the uncertainty.

TREE NEWS update: Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have rapidly erased earlier gains, indicating a shift in market sentiment. This move comes amid broader financial market volatility, though specific drivers were not detailed.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin has been rangebound near $60k for six months, but a high-profile White House meeting on Wednesday, reportedly to be attended by President Trump and top crypto executives, is sparking hope for regulatory progress. The focus is on the Clarity Act, whose passage odds have fallen to ~20%, but the SEC’s upcoming ‘Reg Crypto’ exemptions could provide a boost. This meeting marks a critical juncture for US crypto regulation.

TREE NEWS update: QCP Capital notes Bitcoin is holding the lower bound of its recent trading range, with market attention turning to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The macro focus suggests traders are awaiting policy signals that could impact risk assets, including crypto.

TREE NEWS reports: France’s tax authority suffered a data breach in June, exposing personal and income data of about 678,000 taxpayers, including high earners. The incident highlights security risks in a country known for violent crypto attacks, though the breach itself is not directly tied to tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: The OCC granted preliminary conditional approval to World Liberty Trust Company, allowing it to take over issuance of the $4 billion USD1 stablecoin from BitGo. This move, linked to Trump, has triggered an immediate legislative response from Senate Democrats.

TREE NEWS update: President Trump and CFTC Chair Michael Selig are expected to attend a White House session with crypto, prediction market, and AI executives on Wednesday, ahead of the CFTC’s first innovation panel on Thursday. This marks a notable convergence of government and industry leaders discussing digital asset policy.

TREE NEWS reports: Iran and the US have extended their agreement, causing a short-term drop in US and Brent crude oil prices. This development may ease geopolitical tensions and reduce supply concerns.

TREE NEWS reports: Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has imposed a fine on Bitpanda for violating MiCA rules on crypto white papers and marketing communications, marking the first published penalty under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. The decision is now final, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector.

TREE NEWS update: The People’s Bank of China has expanded its digital yuan ecosystem by designating eight additional institutions as operating bodies for the central bank digital currency. This move aims to broaden the reach and adoption of the e-CNY across the country, integrating more financial services and platforms into the official digital currency framework.

TREE NEWS reports: European stock index futures are trading higher, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.32% and Germany’s DAX futures gaining 0.27%. France’s CAC40 and UK’s FTSE 100 futures also advanced, reflecting mild optimism in European markets.

TREE NEWS reports: Polymarket prediction market shows the probability of the US and Iran extending their 60-day negotiation period has fallen to 5%, down 27% over the week. The market will settle as ‘Yes’ only if both parties officially announce an extension before August 20, 23:59 ET.

TREE NEWS update: Goldman Sachs analysts argue that market pricing for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes is excessively hawkish, suggesting the central bank may not tighten as aggressively as anticipated. This view could influence investor sentiment across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets.

TREE NEWS update: US Treasury debt is about to hit $40 trillion, with interest costs becoming the largest federal expense, pressuring bond markets. BofA’s Michael Hartnett recommends going long gold as the top hedge against dollar depreciation, bond collapse, and asset inflation, while warning of a bearish steepening yield curve and AI debt issuance crowding out Treasury buyers.

TREE NEWS reports: US corporate AI spending has surged, with the top 1% of companies spending $7,400 per person monthly. This highlights the rapid adoption of AI technologies in the business sector, potentially impacting tech stocks and the broader market.