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TREE NEWS update: The European Union has expanded its crypto sanctions against Russia by adding 14 platforms to its transaction ban list and introducing provisions to allow comprehensive bans on related countries. This move tightens the bloc’s restrictions on digital assets in response to geopolitical tensions.

TREE NEWS update: Gold’s short squeeze is evolving into a more sustained uptrend as macro signals and technicals align, with $4500 as a key resistance. Chinese capital dominates the rally, forcing short covering, while Western active longs return. Goldman recommends call spreads and digital KO structures for upside participation.

TREE NEWS reports: Despite strong Q2 results, SpaceX, SanDisk, and Alphabet saw their stocks drop after earnings, highlighting that markets trade on expectations and earnings quality, not just headline numbers. Key factors include heavy capex, price-driven growth, and non-operating gains, underscoring the importance of analyzing cash flow, revenue drivers, and profit sources.

TREE NEWS update: Korean retail investors are fleeing the volatile local market, net buying about $4.5 billion in US stocks in July, with a notable $840 million into SK Hynix ADRs despite a 10% premium, and heavy demand for leveraged semiconductor ETFs like SOXL. Analysts warn this ‘changing venue, same bet’ strategy fails to diversify and signals speculative overheating, potentially amplifying volatility in niche areas.

TREE NEWS reports: The US Department of Justice has initiated an antitrust investigation into venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), according to ChainCatcher. The probe targets a16z’s investment practices, which could have implications for the crypto and technology sectors. No formal charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

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.