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Morning Minute: Trump To Meet Crypto, Prediction Market CEOs This Week
News Article Aug 17, 2026
Morning Minute: Trump To Meet Crypto, Prediction Market CEOs This Week

The meeting comes while progress on the Clarity Act has been delayed and the SEC's latest rulemaking postponed.

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US enacts GENIUS Act, setting stablecoin regulatory framework
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
US enacts GENIUS Act, setting stablecoin regulatory framework

The GENIUS Act's regulatory clarity may boost U.S. crypto innovation and institutional adoption, impacting global digit…

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Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Untouched, Raises $334M Selling MSTR Stock
News Article Aug 17, 2026
Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Untouched, Raises $334M Selling MSTR Stock

The Bitcoin treasury firm halted BTC sales after three weeks, with equity issuance covering dividends, a STRC buyback a…

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Groq raises $650M to scale AI inference cloud after Nvidia licensing deal
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Groq raises $650M to scale AI inference cloud after Nvidia licensing …

Groq's funding and strategic pivot highlight the growing importance of AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping the com…

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Meta faces trial over child safety, potential damages of $1.4 trillion
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Meta faces trial over child safety, potential damages of $1.4 trillion

The trial could redefine tech accountability, impacting social media operations and setting precedents for future child…

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Gold surpasses US Treasuries as top reserve asset amid economic concerns
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Gold surpasses US Treasuries as top reserve asset amid economic conce…

The shift to gold as a top reserve asset signals global economic uncertainty and potential reevaluation of U.S. financi…

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Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin
News Article Aug 17, 2026
Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin

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Bond markets already looking past summer as Jackson Hole looms, says Tradition Dubai’s Steven Major
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Bond markets already looking past summer as Jackson Hole looms, says …

Steven Major of Tradition Dubai flags Jackson Hole as the next catalyst for bond markets as yield curves flatten and sh…

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NAVI reveals first opponent in EWC26 playoffs after group stage victory
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
NAVI reveals first opponent in EWC26 playoffs after group stage victo…

NAVI's playoff journey in EWC26 highlights the high stakes and intense competition in esports, emphasizing the pressure…

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Nvidia invests up to $3B to support OpenAI’s Ohio AI campus
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Nvidia invests up to $3B to support OpenAI’s Ohio AI campus

Nvidia's investment in OpenAI's Ohio campus underscores the escalating financial stakes and infrastructure demands in t…

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Fed likely to maintain rates at September meeting, says analyst Gude
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
Fed likely to maintain rates at September meeting, says analyst Gude

A pause in rate hikes may stabilize economic conditions, but future data and Fed statements could shift market expectat…

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SOL Strategies reports $1.1M CAD in swap aggregator revenue for Q3 2026
Analysis Aug 17, 2026
SOL Strategies reports $1.1M CAD in swap aggregator revenue for Q3 20…

SOL Strategies' diversification into swap aggregation signals a strategic shift, potentially enhancing its market resil…

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