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Australia July Jobs Preview: Westpac Forecasts 15k Gain, CBA Sees Flat

Westpac expects a 15k rise in July employment while CBA forecasts flat. Both banks view June's 76.3k surge as an outlier, with implications for RBA policy and the Australian dollar.

Stocks10d ago

Stripe to Buy OpenRouter for $7.5B in AI Infrastructure Push

The fintech company's acquisition of the AI model router comes three months after OpenRouter's $113M round at a $1.3B valuation.

Crypto10d ago

TT Partners With Crypto.com on Prediction Markets for Institutions

TT's platform will connect to Crypto.com's OG.com exchange in Q4 2026, giving institutions direct access to regulated prediction markets and margin-based crypto futures.

Crypto10d ago

Trump Pushes Clarity Act at White House Crypto Meeting

Trump pushed Congress to pass a crypto market structure bill at a White House meeting with executives. The Clarity Act faces a September Senate vote needing 60 votes.

Crypto10d ago

Trump Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act in White House Crypto Meeting

Trump urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act alongside Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Gemini co-founders, calling it a bipartisan bill to keep the US ahead of China in crypto.

Earnings10d ago

Anthropic revenue tops OpenAI's for first time: $11.6B vs $6.7B

Anthropic's Q2 revenue hit $11.6 billion, topping OpenAI's $6.7 billion, as the rival startup posted a small adjusted profit and widened its lead in the AI arms race.

Stocks10d ago

U.S. Market Narrowing Boosts Case for International Equities

U.S. market narrowing and AI spending concentration are shifting the case for international equities, which trade at 14x 2027 earnings vs 17x for U.S. A webcast on Aug. 20 explores non-U.S. strategies.

Crypto10d ago

CFTC Closes Civil Cases Against Ellison and Wang

The CFTC closed civil cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang. Both received trading and registration bans and must continue cooperating. The orders cap the regulator's enforcement against FTX and Alameda executives.

Crypto10d ago

Coinbase Brings 50x Leverage to Base App With Perpetual Futures

Perpetual futures with up to 50x leverage go live on Coinbase's Base App Wednesday. The move targets crypto's most active traders but exposes retail users to liquidation risks.

Stocks10d ago

Advisor Sentiment Sours on Near-Term Economy, Stocks

Advisors' near-term outlook on the economy and stocks darkened in July, with only 26% expecting improvement over six months, down from 55% in May. Current conditions remain positive, but the trend suggests a defensive shift ahead.

Crypto10d ago

Grayscale Says SEC Crypto Proposal Could Expand U.S. Token Fundraising

Grayscale Research sees Reg Crypto reopening token-based fundraising in the U.S. Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain could see more activity. The proposal must pass SEC rulemaking first.

Stocks10d ago

MW4 Beta Kicks Off Friday: Early Access, Maps, Rewards

Pre-order holders get early access from Aug. 21–25, followed by an open beta Aug. 28–Sept. 1. First look at multiplayer, campaign mission, and new Warzone map. Full game drops Oct. 23.