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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.

TREE NEWS update: The US is reportedly pushing multiple countries to choose between American and Chinese AI technology, intensifying the geopolitical tech rivalry. This move could reshape global AI supply chains and impact crypto and RWA markets reliant on cross-border tech infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: Market sources indicate that AI company Anthropic expects its revenue to reach $190-200 billion by 2028. This projection highlights the rapid growth potential in the AI sector, which could influence broader tech market sentiment.

TREE NEWS update: Ship passages through the Strait of Hormuz fell significantly over the weekend, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions. The decline comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, which could impact global energy prices and risk sentiment.

TREE NEWS update: Spot gold opened slightly higher at $4,380.58 per ounce, reflecting modest gains in the precious metals market. The move comes amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, though no major catalysts were cited.

TREE NEWS reports: The SEC has canceled a scheduled meeting on crypto regulatory rules, further delaying its innovation exemption plan. This postponement adds uncertainty to the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

TREE NEWS reports: Next week brings China’s July economic data, earnings from Alibaba and Baidu, the Fed’s July meeting minutes, and a US warning of unprecedented economic strikes on Iran. These events will shape market sentiment across crypto, macro, and US equities.

TREE NEWS reports: Leaked details reveal that the Trump administration secretly contacted Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, bypassing official negotiators during US-Iran talks. This disclosure could impact diplomatic relations and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.

TREE NEWS update: VanEck’s head of research suggests that the passage of the CLARITY Act could spark a significant rally in Layer-1 blockchain tokens. The bill, if approved, would provide regulatory clarity for digital assets, potentially boosting investor confidence in the sector.

TREE NEWS update: Next week, President Trump is expected to attend a White House innovation meeting with crypto CEOs from Coinbase, Ripple, and others, ahead of the first CFTC advisory committee meeting. The Fed will release July meeting minutes on August 20, with markets focused on rate hike signals. Additionally, several crypto-related events include Binance delistings, Coinbase’s US500 futures launch, and a Bitcoin eCash hard fork.

TREE NEWS reports: Apple will combine its proprietary AI with Alibaba’s Qwen model to deliver Apple Intelligence on iPhones in China, marking a strategic collaboration to navigate regulatory and market challenges. This move underscores the growing importance of local AI partnerships for global tech firms in the Chinese market.

TREE NEWS reports: MicroStrategy (now Strategy) has shifted from being the largest Bitcoin buyer to a seller, having sold some holdings to fund dividends and buybacks, with analysts estimating up to $4.5B more in potential sales. This reverses a key structural buying force, posing near-term risk to Bitcoin’s price, though macro conditions are improving. Across 109 Bitcoin treasury companies, potential selling could reach $7.5B, but this may also signal a market bottom soon.