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Total DeFi TVL fell 38% and six major L1s lost $246.5B in H1 2026, Binance Research said. Prediction markets defied the contraction, rising 86% to $51.6B.
Apollo research finds AI knocked real wage growth 6.7% for exposed jobs, with no detectable effect on employment. Service workers hit hardest, down 24.3%.
Dan Go wore four devices for two weeks. The Apple Watch won on accuracy and value. Whoop's data drew criticism. The result puts wearable subscription models on notice.
Apple shares slipped 0.8% ahead of earnings as traders eye China demand and services growth. Options volume suggests caution before the 4:30 p.m. report.
Bryan Johnson's second thoughts on his longevity protocol give investors a fresh data point to weigh against the sector's promises. Apple's health business is the largest proxy for the space.
Pat LaFrieda's Chop House at Citi Field serves $215 Tomahawk steaks and white-napkin service, offering a resort-like dining experience for premium ticket holders.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins aims to reverse the decline in US public listings by easing disclosure and embracing blockchain tokenization. Superstate already issues on-chain shares.
FTX begins $900M fifth distribution on July 31. Creditors who missed provider onboarding by June 16 have six months to complete it or forfeit their claim.
BlockShoals Technologies operates Binance under the SEC's StratBox sandbox. Local fiat channels are pending; the app hasn't returned to stores.
JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo explore shared blockchain for tokenized deposits, aiming for real-time interbank settlement. $4 trillion Kinexys volume shows feasibility.
Worthy analyzed $1B in client income months after launch. Orion, Conquest, LPL, FMG and d1g1t unveiled new tech integrations and AI tools for advisors.
RedStone's report on the Warsh shock found XAUT and PAXG tracked spot declines without depegging or cascade failures. DeFi lending growth hit 123% in Q1, but only 6.4% of the $3B market cap is deployed.
Pagaya's network volume hit a record $3.5B in Q2, but its take rate slipped to 4.2%. The AI lending platform still grew EBITDA 43% and raised full-year guidance. Auto distribution now reaches 40% of the U.S. market.
The Bellevue-based firm moved up two spots from 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year on the list. IPA's Chelsea Summers noted a profession splitting into distinct models.
The Major Cities Chiefs Association endorsed the bill. Polymarket odds sit at 30%. Stablecoin rules and an ethics clause for lawmakers remain unresolved before the recess.
Madhya Pradesh suspends e-token fertilizer system and agrees to buy 60% of summer moong, ending a farmer protest. Policy gaps remain as the state faces buying nearly 11 lt.
India's seafarer support mechanism targets 312,000 maritime professionals after attacks on Indian-crewed ships. The CCS also reviewed energy and fertiliser supply ahead of the Rabi season.
Markel Insurance Q2 adjusted operating income hit $376.5 million, up 40%. Underwriting profit in specialty insurance doubled to $142.1 million as the company launched Cortex, an AI underwriting unit built with Bain & Company.
MrBeast charged $2.5M for a 30-second sponsored segment in early 2024. Court documents show pitches to Walmart, Slack and Sony as the YouTuber builds a media company competing with traditional entertainment giants.
Meta disclosed $279 billion in future AI data center leases, a 53% jump from Q1. The stock fell 2.2%. Zuckerberg said the compute will serve AI and enterprise customers.
RedStone report finds tokenized gold held up during gold's 10% sell-off. Only 1.5% of XAUT and PAXG is used as collateral on Aave and Morpho.
JPMorgan analysts put CLARITY Act passage odds at 37% as Senate recess looms. The bank warns further delays give traditional finance a head start over public crypto networks.
Al Masane Al Kobra CEO said Middle East tensions raised freight costs. The disruptions had no material impact. He expects a stronger H2 after profit fell 26%.
South Korea's crypto tax starts Jan 1, 2027, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol confirmed. Gains above 2.5M won face 20% tax. Loss carryforward not included.
Samsung SDS CEO says Dunamu collaboration covers stablecoin infrastructure and AI payments, as cloud revenue jumps 75% and AI capacity targets 800MW by 2031.
State AGs are using consumer protection laws, not AI-specific statutes, to police AI products marketed as substitutes for licensed professionals. Pennsylvania's action against Character.AI sets a replicable precedent.
Romeo Beckham fronts Tommy Hilfiger's autumn 2026 Denim campaign, shot at The Mark Hotel in New York. The collection follows past celebrity and collaboration campaigns.
DTCC processed live tokenized trades with 40+ firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan. The pilot covers equities and Treasuries under a three-year SEC no-action letter.
Average wait for new physician appointments hits 31 days, up 19% since 2022. Physician shortage projected to reach 86,000 by 2036. Patients pay for speed, boosting concierge medicine.
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