Key Takeaways France’s 30-year OAT yield neared 4.85%, its highest range since the 2008 crisis. U.S. 30-year Treasury yields reached 5.22%, lifting pressure on mortgages and federal interest costs. Investors will watch 2026 bond auctions, inflation data and central-bank balance-sheet plans. The synchronized selloff has shoved major long-term yields to levels unseen for years, and…
Key Takeaways JPMorgan cut banking ties with Polymarket in October due to regulatory concerns over unregistered trading. Despite the debanking, Polymarket retains operational links with JPMorgan, which may underwrite its IPO. The DOJ is now investigating JPMorgan and eight other banks for politically motivated debanking practices. JPMorgan Allegedly Debanked Polymarket Over Regulatory Concerns JPMorgan, one…
Key Takeaways Coinfello launched an AI agent using plain language to automate 1-prompt DeFi strategies. Minchi Park predicts AI agents will force dApps to focus on net yields rather than top UI designs. CEO jacobc.eth confirmed 2-step manual processes will be automated while users keep 100% wallet custody. Replacing Interface Friction with Intent-Driven Prompts Decentralized…
Key Takeaways Swissquote’s H1 2026 crypto income plummeted 66.2% to nearly $18M, driving a $6.5M valuation loss on SQX. The crypto slump dragged Swissquote shares down 12% as weak bitcoin trading hit retail digital assets. Swissquote lowered its 2026 revenue target to $897M, but kept its approximately $615M profit goal for 2028. Crypto Revenue Plunges…
Key Takeaways On Aug. 13, Simon Harris launched Ireland’s 5-priority anti-money laundering plan. New rules target crypto assets and higher-risk firms across 5 key areas. Next, Ireland will align with new EU laws to prepare for its 2026 FATF evaluation. Alignment with Risk Assessment and Strategic Goals Ireland unveiled its first national anti-money laundering strategy…
Key Takeaways Arizona’s attorney general assisted 35 crypto ATM scam victims with $171,332 in refunds. Mandatory refunds cover only customers with an operator for fewer than 10 days. Victims must contact the operator and authorities within 30 days. How 35 Victims Obtained Full Refunds Full reimbursement reached 35 scam victims, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes…
Key Takeaways Grayscale sees fiscal pressure sustaining demand for scarce assets. Tokenization could bring bitcoin closer to traditional finance. Younger investors could reshape how portfolios incorporate bitcoin. Grayscale Says Bitcoin Adoption Can Outlast the Bear Market Bitcoin adoption can continue rising even if short-term prices remain unsettled, Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said on…
Key Takeaways World Liberty won conditional OCC approval Aug. 14 for its $4 billion USD1 operation. OCC requires World Liberty Trust to hold at least $20 million in tier 1 capital. World Liberty has 18 months to open its bank after clearing OCC requirements. The Aug. 14 decision gives World Liberty Trust Company, National Association,…
Key Takeaways Bitwise partnered with Superstate to tokenize fund shares, with BSOL expected to be first. Bitwise’s $9B platform could push regulated ETF ownership further onto blockchain rails. BSOL tokenization still needs legal clearance as Bitwise reduces staff headcount. Bitwise Taps Superstate to Bring ETF Shares Onchain Bitwise Asset Management is preparing to bring shares…
Key Takeaways Kalshi removed all sports mention markets as the CFTC reviews them, NPR reports. Trump markets are 82% of the $1.16M in visible volume still listed on Kalshi. Washington bans the whole mentions category, with geofencing due by Sept. 2. Sports Mentions Are Gone but Trump Markets Are Still Trading Federal regulators have opened…
