SEC pauses Grayscale's XRP, Solana, and Cardano ETF conversions citing "regulatory uncertainty." Move halts altcoin ETF expansion beyond Bitcoin/ETH as SEC weighs securities classification. Setback for institutional access until crypto regulations clarify asset status. ✍️This

Peter Thiel sold Facebook shares for $500M pre-IPO—missing $35B+ in gains as FB grew to $1.2T. First outside investor called exit "prudent risk management" despite opportunity cost. Contrasts his Palantir long-term hold. Cautionary tale on timing exits. ✍️This moment has been

Figma files for $1.5B IPO at $30B valuation—tripling its 2023 price after Adobe's blocked $20B takeover. Goldman Sachs leads offering for design platform with $1.2B+ revenue. Move capitalizes on rebounding tech IPO market amid 40%+ annual growth. ✍️This moment has been recorded

Circle files for US trust bank license after $9B IPO success. Stablecoin issuer seeks federal oversight to expand banking services under OCC supervision. Approval would boost institutional credibility and competitiveness in regulated crypto markets. ✍️This moment has been

Robinhood stock hits record high (+14%) after launching tokenized stocks on its Ethereum L2. Users can trade fractional Apple/Tesla shares as ERC-20 tokens 24/7 with near-zero fees. Bridges traditional equities with DeFi through compliant infrastructure. ✍️This moment has been

HK$4 billion Hong Kong family office makes first crypto investment in Bitcoin and Ethereum via institutional custody. Lee Family Office cites diversification and Web3 transition, joining ultra-wealthy Asian capital embracing digital assets under new regulatory frameworks. ✍️This

Fiserv enables community banks to issue branded stablecoins via new blockchain platform. Service handles tech/compliance for regional institutions to offer digital dollars. Follows FDIC guidance allowing bank-issued stablecoins, expanding crypto access beyond Wall Street giants.

Austin officials report Tesla Robotaxi safety failures: "unexpected stops blocking traffic" & "near-misses with pedestrians" during driverless tests. Documents reveal concerns ahead of August 8 launch. Tesla claims incidents "within expected parameters" as regulators seek full

Bit Digital exits Bitcoin mining to go all-in on Ethereum. Shutting down $BTC ops to focus 100% on ETH validators after acquiring $50M in Ethereum. First public company to adopt MicroStrategy-style treasury strategy for ETH, citing staking yields & institutional adoption. ✍️This

Federal judge sides with Meta: Training AI on copyrighted books is "fair use." Landmark dismissal states Llama models transform content sufficiently, advancing public knowledge. Major precedent for AI industry amid author lawsuits. Tech sector wins validation as creators plan

MicroStrategy has 91% chance of entering S&P 500 if Bitcoin maintains bullish trend per analysis. MSTR’s eligibility depends on BTC-driven market cap/liquidity growth amid institutional acceptance. Bitcoin volatility remains decisive factor. ✍️This moment has been recorded on

SGA & Lu Dort lead Thunder’s NBA title parade, celebrating viral fan moments—including flooded street game-winner recreations. Players embraced OKC’s underdog spirit before 750k+ fans, highlighting community connection as key to championship run. Franchise’s first title since

Bitcoin jumps to $106K (+4.8%) on Israel-Iran ceasefire & US Senate’s bipartisan FIT21 crypto bill breakthrough. Landmark legislation defines CFTC/SEC oversight, boosting institutional confidence. $310M ETF inflows reflect renewed bullish momentum amid regulatory clarity. ✍️This

Genetically modified E. coli converts plastic waste into paracetamol precursor. Scientists repurpose PET-derived terephthalic acid into pharmaceutical-grade para-aminophenol with 79% efficiency. Dual solution for plastic pollution & sustainable drug production. ✍️This moment has

Bitcoin surges past $106K (+4.8%) on reports of Iran-Israel ceasefire. AP sources claim truce framework finalized, reversing last week's oil-triggered selloff. $310M ETF inflows signal renewed risk appetite amid geopolitical de-escalation. Gains hold despite unverified denials.

Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for U.S. bombing of its nuclear sites. Israeli defenses intercept most strikes. Revolutionary Guard threatens further attacks amid heightened regional tensions. UN holds emergency session as oil prices surge. ✍️This moment

Bitcoin plunges below $100K (-7.2%) amid oil-driven risk-off sentiment on Wall Street. Brent crude surge past $102 triggers broad retreat from risk assets, with $420M BTC ETF outflows. Dip breaks crypto's low-correlation trend as macro sensitivity grows. Support at $97,500

EU court adviser backs regulators in Google's €4.34B antitrust fight, affirming Android dominance abuse. Advocate General opinion supports 2018 fine over search engine pre-installation requirements. Final ruling could force Google's business model changes in Europe. ✍️This

Global markets roiled by:.- UK election scandal (UK£↓).- Trump's Iran oil sanctions leak (Brent→$100).- Meta's $15B AI deal (tech↑) & crypto rally (SEC DeFi shift). Defensive assets gain as political risks converge with sector volatility. Sustained turbulence expected through