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European 10-Year Bond Yields Reach Multi-Year Highs Amid Global Sell-Off
German Bund yields hit 3.5% while US 30-year Treasuries top 5.38% as energy costs spike.

Bitcoin Captures 42 Percent of Repeat Crypto Purchases
Bitcoin holds a 42.67 percent share of second transactions, outpacing Ethereum and stablecoins combined. Paybis data shows retail buyers maintain this preference over three years.

Global Bond Yields Hit Decade Highs
Spanish ten-year bond yields climbed to 3.963%, marking the highest level since 2023. This surge follows the European Central Bank’s decision to raise rates by 25 basis points. The move signals a prolonged period of elevated borrowing costs for governments across Europe and the US.

Blockstream refuses to pay ransom for 598 stolen Bitcoin
Blockstream rejected a 10% ransom demand for 598 Bitcoin held by Liquid Network hackers. The company stated it will pursue legal recovery instead of financial payment.

US CPI Forecast at 3.4% Sets Stage for Crypto Volatility
Bitcoin dips below $77,000 as Wall Street banks converge on a 3.4% inflation forecast.

Bitwise shuts down Dogecoin ETF with 688k in assets
Bitwise is liquidating its Dogecoin ETF, BWOW, with final trading on October 14 and shareholder payouts scheduled for October 22. GN markets/crypto (en-US) details the liquidation timeline and notes that the fund saw limited trading volume since its launch just 10 months ago.

Bitcoin Slides Below $77,000 as Fed Hike Odds Hit 71%
The crypto market lost 1.55% in 24 hours. Bitcoin fell to $77,225 while Fed rate hike bets surged to 71%.

Global bond yields hit three-year highs on oil spike
Global bond yields are hitting multi-decade highs as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield edges toward 5% and German Bunds surpass 3.5% for the first time since 2011. The selloff is driven by sustained oil prices above $100 and growing stagflation fears, with France cutting its growth forecast and analysts warning of potential crude spikes to $120.

Touchscreen MacBook Odds Hit 60% on Polymarket
Prediction markets price a 60% chance of an Apple touchscreen MacBook launch by year-end, following strong iPhone 18 sales.

US Treasury Yields Hit Three-Year High Near 5 Percent Barrier
Global bond markets face a sharp sell-off as inflation fears drive yields to multi-year highs, pressuring government borrowing costs worldwide.

Brevo flaw exposes 347k Trezor users to phishing
An attacker accessed 138 Brevo client accounts to send phishing emails to 347,000 Trezor subscribers. The breach also affected BitBox and CoinTracking.

Global yields spike as oil hits four-month high
The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 4.97%, its highest level in three years, on Friday. Brent crude oil reached a four-month high of $109.97 per barrel. Investors are pricing in a higher probability of central bank rate hikes. Global equity markets fell as borrowing costs increased.
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Illustration: Tradingbird Global Bond Yields Spike as Oil Hits Four-Month High
Brent crude reached $109.97 per barrel, driving global bond yields to new peaks and triggering a sell-off in equities across Asia and the US.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Market Favors $75,800 Range by 91 Percent
Market participants are heavily backing a specific $100 band for Bitcoin, with the $75,800 to $75,899 range commanding 91 percent of the implied probability. This dominant position has effectively absorbed the majority of trading volume for the September 11, 2026 event contract.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin's four-year cycle and the case for buying dips
Bitcoin's current cycle low sits at $57,748. Historical data shows a four-year pattern between major peaks and troughs. Accumulating during downturns yields higher returns than buying at highs.

Illustration: Tradingbird Global bond yields hit highs on oil spike
Brent crude reaches a four-month high, pushing ten-year Treasury yields to 4.97 percent and triggering a global bond sell-off.

Illustration: Tradingbird US 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.36 percent
Long-term US debt costs hit multi-year peaks as a proposed $1.3 trillion citizen dividend adds to fiscal pressure.

Illustration: Tradingbird REC Raises INR 5 Billion in India's First Tokenised Bond Pilot
Indian infrastructure financier REC completed a tokenised corporate bond issuance using wholesale central bank digital currency settlement.

Illustration: Tradingbird CAKE Falls 5.8% As Macro Data Drives Crypto Selloff
PancakeSwap token declined 5.8% as broader market conditions shifted against risk assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum Hitters Million Dollar Threshold First
Ethereum holders with 400 coins crossed the one million dollar mark in August, while XRP requires a 7,250% gain to match.

Illustration: Tradingbird US 30-year bond yield hits 23-year high
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield closed above 5.36 percent, marking its highest level since April 2002. This spike followed President Trump's pledge of a $5,000 dividend for every adult American.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 as Inflation Data Hits Markets
Bitcoin has slipped below $77,000 following stronger-than-expected US inflation data that raised the likelihood of a September Fed rate hike to over 70%. While the total crypto market cap dropped 2.18%, DeFi assets like Raydium are defying the sell-off to reach new multi-month highs.

Illustration: Tradingbird Larsen defends $9.4M surveillance fund despite family pressure
Chris Larsen maintained his financial support for police surveillance technology despite pressure from his son and growing public opposition.

Illustration: Tradingbird US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 4.96% Amid Trump Dividend Pledge
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield closed at 4.96%, a multi-year high. The move followed President Trump's promise of a $5,000 dividend for every adult. The cost of this plan exceeds $1.3 trillion.

Illustration: Tradingbird CLARITY Act Passage Odds Drop to 17 Percent Amid Crypto Split
Predictions markets price the CLARITY Act at 17 percent for 2026 passage as vertical integration rules block Senate progress.

Illustration: Tradingbird Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Crypto Stock Targets Amid Market Bottom Thesis
Cantor Fitzgerald doubled its price targets for three crypto-linked stocks, citing a potential bear-market bottom by October 2026.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP and Ethereum Millionaire Thresholds by 2028
One coin requires a 26x price jump from its record high to reach a million-dollar valuation for a standard holding, while the other has already crossed that mark briefly this year.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethereum Nears Million Threshold as XRP Lags Behind
A 400-ETH stake is within 1% of $1 million, while XRP would need a 72.5x surge to match the milestone.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury yields hit multi-year highs on fiscal concerns
The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.37 percent, marking its highest level in nineteen years. Bond investors are demanding higher compensation for holding US debt.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin fees hit 3-7 TPS limit causing cost spikes
Bitcoin network capacity restricts throughput to 3-7 transactions per second. This limit drives fees above the transfer amount during peaks.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin holds at $77,286 as altcoins drop 5%
Total crypto market cap fell to $2.71 trillion. Inflation data and rate hikes drove the sell-off.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Buyback Disrupts Bond Market Signals
US federal debt hits $40 trillion as Treasury intervenes in the bond market.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ethena Slides 6% Amid Macro Headwinds and Unlock Fears
Ethena (ENA) dropped 5.9% in 24 hours as macro factors and an upcoming token unlock weighed on the asset.

Illustration: Tradingbird Phishing wave hits crypto users after email provider breach
Thousands of crypto wallets faced phishing attempts after a breach at email provider Brevo. The attack exploited 120 compromised accounts to send malicious messages.

Illustration: Tradingbird Oil surge drives global bond yields to multi-year highs
Crude prices broke past $107 on Thursday, triggering a renewed sell-off in government debt.

Illustration: Tradingbird 30-year bond yields hit 5.35% on Trump dividend pledge
US 30-year Treasury yields reached 5.35% following President Trump's proposal for a $5,000 universal dividend, marking a 30-year high and signaling a sharp market rejection of the spending plan.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bondholder Seeks Sale of GFI Hotels to Cover $60M Debt
A proposal to sell two New York hotels aims to resolve a $60 million debt crisis for a GFI Capital affiliate.

Illustration: Tradingbird Singaporean man admits to $240 million bitcoin theft
Malone Lam faces up to 20 years in prison for orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in US history.

Illustration: Tradingbird Brent crude tops $100, challenging Bitcoin's risk asset status
Brent crude oil has broken above the $100 per barrel threshold. This energy shock tests whether Bitcoin functions as a hedge or a volatile risk asset. Inflation fears and central bank tightening pressures now dominate market sentiment.

Illustration: Tradingbird 30-Year Bond Yield Hits 5.353 Percent Amid Bitcoin Drop
US 30-year bond yields hit 5.353%, a level last seen in June 2007, as rising inflation signals from strong PPI data and oil prices topping $100 fueled concerns over the Federal Reserve's rate-cut timeline.

Illustration: Tradingbird OBPPs Seek Insurance Fund for Retail Bond Investors
Online Bond Platform Providers propose a 0.20-0.30 percent premium model to protect retail investors from issuer defaults.

Illustration: Tradingbird Oil at $105 erodes UK fiscal headroom to £9bn
Brent crude tops $105, driving UK 30-year yields near 6% and cutting budget surplus from £23.6bn to under £9bn.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Markets Price September 2026 Outcome
Prediction markets maintain a 69% probability that Bitcoin will exceed $76,700 by September 10, 2026, reflecting continued market confidence in the asset's upward momentum.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Drops 3% Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin falls below $78,200 as geopolitical risks near the Strait of Hormuz suppress institutional demand and weigh on broader crypto assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin ETFs lose $167M after record inflow streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $166.8 million in net outflows over two trading sessions. This reversal follows the strongest three-week inflow period of 2026.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin tests $78,000 support as momentum cools
Bitcoin trades at $78,094, testing a key support level. Ethereum holds near $2,470. XRP falls to $1.38. Market sentiment remains in Greed territory.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin slides to $77,941 ahead of inflation data
Bitcoin opened at $78,291.64 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, marking a 0.2% decline from Wednesday. Ethereum followed suit, opening at $2,467, a 0.7% drop. Both assets posted their lowest opening prices this week.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin sell-side risk hits rare low as sellers fade
Bitcoin's sell-side risk ratio dropped to seven from sixteen in September. This places the metric among its lowest readings on record.

Illustration: Tradingbird US Government Deploys 2.013 Billion for Quantum Equity
Washington has committed 2.013 billion dollars to nine quantum firms for minority stakes. This state-led capital structure mirrors previous moves in steel and semiconductors. The strategic push targets hardware capable of breaking current cryptographic standards.

Illustration: Tradingbird Trump's $5,000 Pledge Clashes With Bond Market Realities
A proposed $1.17 trillion payout collides with rising yields ahead of a major 30-year auction.

Illustration: Tradingbird iPhone 18 Crypto Cost Jumps Amid Apple Price Hike
The iPhone 18 Pro now costs 53% more in Bitcoin than its predecessor. Apple raised the base price by $100 while crypto values fell sharply.

Illustration: Tradingbird TIPS Offer Better Inflation Hedge Than Gold
Morningstar economist Preston Caldwell argues that Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are a superior inflation hedge to gold, which has recently retreated from its August peak.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ark Invest Adds $33.6 Million to Circle, Coinbase, and Robinhood
Cathie Wood’s fund increased positions in three major crypto-linked stocks, citing stablecoin yields and blockchain expansion.

Illustration: Tradingbird CFTC Grants SGX Access for US Institutional Crypto Trading
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has authorized Singapore Exchange to open its Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures to American institutional investors. This move connects US firms to existing Asian liquidity pools under Regulation 48.10.

Illustration: Tradingbird Ledger merges CIO and CISO roles amid rising cyber threats
Ledger has appointed Oded Blatman as its combined Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer to address escalating AI-driven cyber risks in the crypto sector.

Illustration: Tradingbird Brent Oil Returns to $100, Driving Global Bond Yields Higher
Brent crude’s breach of $100 on US-Iran tensions is forcing a global repricing of inflation risks, driving bond yields to multi-year highs and prompting JPMorgan to forecast rate hikes from eight major central banks. Investors are increasingly favoring energy equities over direct oil exposure as equity markets slump under the weight of higher financial costs and aggressive monetary tightening.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto market caps $2.70T as derivatives volume hits record
Bitcoin rose 24.8% as total market capitalization reached $2.70 trillion. Perpetual futures volume surged to $421 billion, signaling heightened speculative activity.

Illustration: Tradingbird Japan’s 3% yield challenges US Treasury demand
Japanese 10-year bond yields breached 3% for the first time since 1996. This shift threatens to reduce Japanese demand for US debt.

Illustration: Tradingbird Trezor and BitBox issue urgent warnings over fake security alerts
Trezor confirmed a breach at its email provider, prompting immediate user warnings.

Illustration: Tradingbird US Crypto Regulatory Clarity Expected Regardless of CLARITY Act Vote
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong maintains that US crypto regulatory clarity is imminent by September 15, driven by concurrent SEC and CFTC rulemaking efforts regardless of the CLARITY Act's Senate outcome, a bill he views as a key milestone for institutional market expansion that is currently nearing a resolution on contested ethics provisions.

Illustration: Tradingbird AirBaltic bond yields hit record 176 percent
Yields on AirBaltic debt rose to a record high as investors prepare for a critical refinancing vote.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin miners lag 22% rally as stablecoins surge
Bitcoin miners have underperformed the market significantly. The median return for these firms is only 1.8%. Exchanges and stablecoins have traded at parity with the asset.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Buybacks to Double Amid Yield Pressure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that monthly bond buybacks will double to $4 billion. The move aims to cool the bond market as 10-year yields hit 4.79%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Market Cap Falls to $2.75 Trillion as Majors Slip
Global cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped to $2.75 trillion, a 1.2% decline over the past 24 hours.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury's $6 billion buyback fails to curb rising bond yields
The US Treasury's $6 billion repurchase program failed to reverse the sharp increase in bond yields reported by GN auto markets/bonds. The intervention proved insufficient to stabilize the market.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Markets Price September 2026 at $78,200
Prediction markets maintain an 87% probability of Bitcoin hitting $78,200 by September 2026, while odds for prices above $78,400 remain under 35%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury buyback fails to curb rising bond yields
US Treasury yields have pushed to multiyear highs, with the 10-year note reaching 4.824%, even after the government committed to a $6 billion debt buyback. The move highlights that the repurchase size was below the more aggressive expectations of some market participants, leaving pressure on bond prices intact.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Losses Reach $7.7 Billion in Documented Errors
A single forgotten password and a discarded hard drive represent billions in lost value. These documented errors remain unrecoverable.

Illustration: Tradingbird Binance Pro Costs 17 Times Less Than Instant Buy Interface
A 1,000 euro purchase on Binance Pro costs 1.00 euro in fees, while the standard interface charges 17.50 euros. This 17-fold gap exists within a single provider and distorts most market comparisons.

Illustration: Tradingbird BlackRock IBIT Draws 3.7 Billion Dollars in Quarterly Inflows
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust recorded net inflows of $3.7 billion this quarter. This marks the fund’s strongest intake since the third quarter of 2025.

Illustration: Tradingbird Grok Gains Direct Trade Execution Rights on Coinbase
xAI's chatbot now supports direct trade execution on Coinbase, moving beyond read-only portfolio views to active order management for users.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Buyback Fails as Bond Yields Rise
The US Treasury's bond buyback failed to stabilize prices, with the 10-year yield spiking to 4.95% after the department purchased only $5.19 billion against a $6 billion cap. This selective execution, which left $10.5 billion in market offers unfilled, confirms that the intervention was insufficient to curb the recent rise in long-term debt yields.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury triples bond buybacks as yields rise
The US Treasury's decision to triple its bond buybacks to $6 billion failed to lower borrowing costs, with 10-year yields climbing to 4.85% as investors remained unconvinced by the intervention.

Illustration: Tradingbird Cronos rewinds two hours of history to recover $74 million
Cronos removed 10,961 blocks to reverse a $120.4 million exploit, recovering $111.2 million but erasing unrelated transactions.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Buybacks Fail to Lower Yields
US Treasury plans to buy $6 billion in debt this week, tripling the usual amount. Yields rose after the announcement, indicating market skepticism about the impact.

Illustration: Tradingbird MFI Raises $500 Million for Bitcoin Cash Treasury Strategy
mF International Limited executed a private placement to secure $500 million. The capital supports a new digital asset treasury focused on Bitcoin Cash.

Illustration: Tradingbird US SEC Approves Nasdaq Texas Digital Commodity Rules
The SEC has approved Nasdaq Texas rules allowing commodity trusts to hold up to 15% in non-qualifying assets and operate actively, a framework that cites BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP in a worked example. This accelerated approval, which mirrors recent changes on the main Nasdaq venue, operates independently of the broader CLARITY Act legislative review expected later this month, with GN markets/commodities (en-US) clarifying that no specific products have been authorized to trade yet.

Illustration: Tradingbird Senate CLARITY Act Vote Faces 15% Passage Odds
Ripple's chief legal officer urges senators to meet ordinary crypto holders before the September 15 vote. Prediction markets price the bill's success at just 15 percent.

Illustration: Tradingbird German Bund Yields Hit 15-Year High Amid Oil Spike
German 10-year Bund yields reached the mid-3.4% range, the highest level in 15 years, driven by rising oil prices and U.S. bond selling.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bond Yields Hit 2023 Highs, Stocks Remain Elevated
Global bond yields reached their highest levels since 2023 on Wednesday. Equities remain near all-time highs, creating a significant divergence in asset performance.

Illustration: Tradingbird Suspect admits role in $245 million crypto theft ring
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty to leading a global group that stole hundreds of millions in digital assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bond yields hit 2023 highs as stocks stay near record levels
Global bond prices are falling as yields reach multi-year peaks, while equities remain elevated. Advisors suggest rebalancing portfolios to restore risk targets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Iran Eases Crypto Controls for Trade
Iran permits exporters to use cryptocurrency for imports, bypassing official exchange channels.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury to Repurchase $6bn of Debt to Curb Rising Yields
The US Treasury has tripled its bond repurchase program to $6bn to stabilize markets, though yields have continued to rise as oil prices spike above $100 due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Analysts warn that prolonged geopolitical tension could increase financing costs for Gulf states reliant on US dollar pegs.

Illustration: Tradingbird Global shocks drive UK bond market volatility
UK bond yields face pressure from international conflicts and fiscal concerns, not just domestic policy.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin stalls at $80K as yen carry trade risks rise
Bitcoin remains below the $80,000 level as a stronger yen threatens global liquidity.

Illustration: Tradingbird South Florida Man Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft
Malone Lam has admitted to orchestrating a $245 million cryptocurrency theft, a scheme that prosecutors say funded an extravagant lifestyle of luxury goods and private travel.

Illustration: Tradingbird XRP ETFs Record Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds See Outflows
XRP exchange-traded funds are the only crypto products capturing new capital this week. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana funds all recorded net redemptions.

Illustration: Tradingbird Dogecoin loses 66% of value since Musk endorsement
A $1,000 investment made in October 2021 is now worth roughly $341. Dogecoin trades near $0.09, sitting 88% below its all-time high.

Illustration: Tradingbird Crypto Activity Continues Despite Premature Death Narratives
Dogecoin funded a lunar satellite, while federal legislation moves to regulate stablecoins and digital assets. The sector shows signs of institutional integration and legislative progress, contradicting claims that the market is defunct.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin holds $78,000 as oil tops $100 and yields rise
Bitcoin remains above $78,000 despite Brent crude breaching $100 and US Treasury yields climbing toward 4.81%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bond ETFs Lose 17% Over Five Years While Stocks Rise
A conservative bond strategy underperformed equities by 87 percentage points over the last five years, highlighting the cost of excessive caution for long-term investors.

Illustration: Tradingbird Italy Mandates Sanctions Screening for Crypto Transfers
Banca d’Italia requires crypto providers to screen transactions for EU sanctions compliance.

Illustration: Tradingbird Zcash ETF Assets Hit $500M as Bitcoin Holds Near $79K
Grayscale's Zcash ETF has attracted over $500 million in assets, providing stability to the crypto market while Bitcoin consolidates near $79,000 ahead of key inflation data.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Buyback Expected at $5 Billion
Despite the US Treasury tripling its September 10 buyback to $6 billion to stabilize liquidity, the 30-year yield has hit a 19-year high. New commentary from MoneyLion suggests the move may be inadequate, with analysts like Morgan Stanley expecting a larger intervention and others pointing to policy conflicts and persistent inflation as underlying drivers of the market stress.

Illustration: Tradingbird Cointelegraph details ten unresolved crypto mysteries
Cointelegraph identifies ten major unsolved cases in the crypto sector, ranging from the identity of Bitcoin's creator to the disappearance of billions in assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin Prediction Markets Price Sept 9 2026 Range
Prediction market data confirms the $79,300 to $79,399 band holds the top position for Bitcoin's price on September 9, 2026, with an implied probability of 17%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Mexico dismantles dam-powered crypto mine with 300 computers
Mexican authorities dismantled an illegal cryptocurrency mining site in Puebla that siphoned power from the Nuevo Necaxa dam. The operation utilized 300 computers and is part of a broader crackdown on energy theft.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin SOPR hits 2026 high as XRP targets $1.50
Bitcoin's spent output profit ratio remains above breakeven since August 19, marking the longest bullish streak of 2026. Ripple trades near $1.42 with $1.50 as the key resistance level.

Illustration: Tradingbird Metaplanet executive pool expands to 319.5 million shares
Metaplanet’s executive stock pool reached 319.5 million shares, triggering shareholder demands to freeze exercise rights and cancel the expansion.

Illustration: Tradingbird Germany Proposes End to Crypto Tax Exemption by 2027
Germany is moving to replace the 12-month crypto tax exemption with a flat 25% capital gains tax starting in 2027, a measure projected to yield up to €350 million annually. The proposal includes a grandfathering provision for existing holdings and aims to align digital asset taxation with other investment classes, with withholding mechanisms expected to launch in 2028.

Illustration: Tradingbird Bitcoin drops 0.8% as geopolitical tensions persist
Bitcoin opened at $78,446.18, down 0.8% from Tuesday, while Ethereum held steady near $2,485. Middle East escalations and oil prices at $100 per barrel are weighing on risk assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird French real estate values fall 16.6% from peak
Bond yields above 4.2% are suppressing property recovery in France, though retail and logistics sectors show modest gains.

Illustration: Tradingbird Iran Eases Crypto Rules to Bypass Sanctions
Iran’s central bank is quietly enabling exporters to settle trade in Bitcoin and Tether to bypass state currency controls, facilitating nearly $10 billion in annual flows despite a US crackdown. Washington has intensified its response by designating digital assets as a sanctionable sector and freezing approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked crypto assets to date.

Illustration: Tradingbird CLARITY Act faces September deadline with 16% pass odds
With Senate passage odds for the CLARITY Act at 16% due to ethics concerns, the crypto and banking sectors are engaging in a fierce grassroots battle across state homes during the recess, aiming to secure the 60 votes needed for cloture by the September 15 deadline.

Illustration: Tradingbird ECB Hikes Deposit Rate to 2.5 Percent
The ECB has hiked its deposit rate to 2.5 percent to combat inflation driven by energy costs from the US-Iran conflict. With gas storage levels below norms, the bank warns that high prices will persist, projecting 2026 inflation at 3.0% and growth at 0.9%.

Illustration: Tradingbird Hunter Biden Launches $LAPTOP Token on Base
Hunter Biden’s $LAPTOP token has lost nearly 99% of its value since launch, mirroring the dramatic post-launch decline of the TRUMP coin. Analysts note that while these meme coins initially hit $9 billion valuations, they lack fundamental support, leaving early investors with significant losses and raising questions about the sustainability of celebrity-backed crypto assets.

Illustration: Tradingbird Treasury Secretary Bessent Defends Bond Buyback Strategy Amid Auction Data
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is defending the expanded bond buyback strategy as a necessary measure to cool speculative 'fever' in the market, aiming to push conditions back toward equilibrium rather than dictate rates. With the Treasury confirming a maximum $6 billion buyback size for 10-20 year debt, Wall Street is bracing for Wednesday's announcement of specific operational details to gauge the administration's commitment to restraining long-term yields.
