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Wall Street Giants Commit $500 Billion to Nvidia for AI Expansion
Nvidia has secured a monumental $500 billion financing deal with major Wall Street firms, including Apollo, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs, to fund the development of data centers and infrastructure crucial for the AI industry. Despite a temporary drop in Nvidia's stock value, the deal is seen as a significant milestone for both the company and the broader AI sector.
CoreWeave Reports Doubling of Revenue Amid Strong AI Demand
CoreWeave has announced a significant boost in its 2026 spending plan, reporting a doubling of revenue compared to the previous year. The company also revealed a sales backlog of $104 billion, indicating robust demand for cloud computing services, despite concerns about infrastructure challenges and the AI sector's volatility.
Trump Media & Technology Reports $238 Million Loss Amid Digital Asset Decline
Trump Media & Technology, the company behind Truth Social, reported a staggering $238 million loss for the second quarter, a significant increase from $20 million a year prior. The losses were primarily driven by a decline in Bitcoin's value and legal costs from mergers. The company plans to refocus on social media after exploring ventures in online betting and cryptocurrency.
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Riot Platforms Secures $9.1 Billion AI Deal with Anthropic, Shifting Focus from Bitcoin Mining
Riot Platforms has signed a significant $9.1 billion deal with Anthropic, marking a strategic pivot from traditional Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. This long-term agreement is expected to enhance Riot's enterprise value, with analysts projecting an 80% upside as AI colocation now dominates its business model.
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Bitcoin ETF Discussion Heightened by Recent Theft
Robert Mitchnick from BlackRock highlighted the recent $130 million Bitcoin theft, suggesting it may increase demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs as investors seek more secure options over self-custody.
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Broadridge Reports Continued Growth in Blockchain Repo Transactions
Broadridge Financial Solutions confirmed that its Distributed Ledger Repo processed $8 trillion in July, maintaining an average daily volume of $365 billion, underscoring the ongoing institutional adoption of blockchain in funding markets.
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Trump Media Shifts Focus Amid $238 Million Loss
Trump Media & Technology reported a $238 million loss as it pivots from cryptocurrency investments to a new business model centered on selling expedited access to market-moving posts from Donald Trump.
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Intel's Stock Offering Increased to $20 Billion Amid AI Demand
Intel Corp. has upsized its stock offering to $20 billion, reflecting a 33% increase from its initial target, driven by heightened demand from the AI sector. This marks the company's first public share sale since 1971.
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Riot Platforms' AI Deal with Anthropic Finalized
Riot Platforms has officially secured a $9.1 billion deal with Anthropic, reinforcing its shift from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, as Anthropic seeks to bolster its computing resources to meet rising customer demand.
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Bitcoin's Resilience Highlighted After Coldcard Hack
Alex Thorn from Galaxy Digital emphasized that Bitcoin will endure the recent Coldcard wallet hack, which resulted in a $130 million theft. The crypto community is actively responding to the breach, reinforcing confidence in Bitcoin's long-term viability.
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Trump Media & Technology Reports $238 Million Loss Amid Digital Asset Decline
Trump Media & Technology, the company behind Truth Social, reported a staggering $238 million loss for the second quarter, a significant increase from $20 million a year prior. The losses were primarily driven by a decline in Bitcoin's value and legal costs from mergers. The company plans to refocus on social media after exploring ventures in online betting and cryptocurrency.
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Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS Investments in $2.25B Deal, Expanding Bitcoin ETF Offerings
Goldman Sachs has announced its acquisition of NEOS Investments for $2.25 billion, enhancing its offerings in the Bitcoin-income ETF sector. This deal provides the bank with an established presence in the growing market for Bitcoin-related investment products, adding approximately $30 billion in assets and 19 options-based income ETFs to its portfolio.
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Harmony's ONE Token Plummets Following Unauthorized Minting Exploit
Harmony's ONE token has suffered a significant decline of up to 40% after an attacker minted over 4 billion unauthorized tokens. The company is working with exchanges to freeze affected funds and is considering a rollback to reverse the exploit's impact. This incident has raised concerns about the security of the Harmony network and its token's stability.
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Bitmine Expands Ethereum Holdings to 5.81 Million ETH Amid Stock Challenges
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has acquired an additional 7,391 ether, raising its total holdings to 5.81 million ETH, valued at approximately $11 billion. Despite this significant increase, BMNR stock faced resistance near $18.63, indicating challenges in the market. The company aims to control 5% of the entire Ethereum supply.
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FlightAware Drops Lawsuit Against Kalshi Just One Day After Filing
FlightAware has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Kalshi just one day after filing, which alleged unauthorized use of its flight data and trademark for prediction markets on flight cancellations. The flight cancellation market associated with Kalshi reportedly did not gain traction among users.
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Delay in CLARITY Act Vote Draws Industry Backlash
The U.S. Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess has sparked frustration among crypto leaders. With only 36 days left in the session, the bill faces a narrow window for passage, and the outlook for crypto legislation appears increasingly bleak following a postponed vote. Pro-crypto regulators are now planning initiatives to support the digital asset space despite the setback.
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XtalPi Holdings Limited to Announce 2026 Interim Results on August 19, 2026
XtalPi Holdings Limited, an innovative research platform company based in Shenzhen, China, announced that it will report its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, on August 19, 2026. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the ticker HKEX: 2228.
MetaOptics to Deploy its Direct Laser Writer at the nano@stanford Facility
MetaOptics Ltd announced an agreement for the installation and deployment of its metalens Direct Laser Writer at the nano@stanford facility. The deployment is part of the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its technological capabilities.
AI firms are hiring thousands of gig workers to train robots using wearable tech
AI companies are employing thousands of gig workers to assist in training robots through the use of wearable technology. This trend raises ethical issues related to labor exploitation, privacy, and data ownership, particularly in developing economies.
China’s bond yields dip amid looser monetary policy expectations
China's bond yields have decreased as expectations for looser monetary policy rise. This shift may lead to increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, potentially affecting global market dynamics.
Tenant Inc. and TractIQ Partner to Bring Competitive Intelligence to Self Storage Operators
Tenant Inc. and TractIQ have announced their platform integration, which will provide competitive intelligence within Tenant Inc.'s Hummingbird PMS. This partnership was first revealed at the Storelocal Innovation Summit in February.
Tenant Inc. and TractIQ Partner to Bring Competitive Intelligence to Self Storage Operators
Tenant Inc. and TractIQ have announced their platform integration, which will provide competitive intelligence within Tenant Inc.'s Hummingbird PMS. This partnership was first revealed at the Storelocal Innovation Summit in February.
StandardAero CEO Russell Ford sells $1,230 in stock
StandardAero CEO Russell Ford sells $1,230 in stock
Protagonist Therapeutics CEO Dinesh Patel sells $14.9m in stock
Protagonist Therapeutics CEO Dinesh Patel sells $14.9m in stock
CoreCivic director Devin Murphy sells shares worth $273,631
CoreCivic director Devin Murphy sells shares worth $273,631
Profrac director Dan Wilks acquires $3.6m in ACDC shares
Profrac director Dan Wilks acquires $3.6m in ACDC shares
Agentic AI Foundation Welcomes 57 New Members, Gaining Major Financial Services Players and APAC Leaders
The Agentic AI Foundation has welcomed 57 new members, including major financial services players like Alibaba, Visa, and Wells Fargo as Gold Members, bringing its total membership to 247 organizations. This growth reflects the increasing global demand for open agentic AI infrastructure.
Global Water Resources Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, covering the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow.
Agentic AI Foundation Welcomes 57 New Members, Gaining Major Financial Services Players and APAC Leaders
The Agentic AI Foundation has welcomed 57 new members, including major financial services players like Alibaba, Visa, and Wells Fargo as Gold Members, bringing its total membership to 247 organizations. This growth reflects the increasing global demand for open agentic AI infrastructure.
Trump’s Bosnia Power Play Puts an Opaque Energy Deal at the Center
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is focusing on Bosnia, driven by a controversial energy deal linked to a pipeline from Croatia for U.S. LNG. This shift marks a departure from longstanding U.S. policy and involves a company associated with Trump loyalists, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.
Global Water Resources Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, covering the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow.
Earnings call transcript: Charter Hall Long WALE REIT posts steady H2 2026
Earnings call transcript: Charter Hall Long WALE REIT posts steady H2 2026
Home Depot hardware store rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A rival to Home Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as home improvement and hardware store chains struggle with lower sales due to a sluggish housing market and consumer hesitance to spend on renovations. Smaller hardware chains are also facing intense competition from larger big-box stores.
Lithium Ionic Announces Agreement to Sell its Salinas Group of Lithium Properties to PLS for US$37.5 Million in Cash, Retaining a 2.0% Royalty on Future Spodumene Sales
Lithium Ionic has announced an agreement to sell its Salinas Group of lithium properties to PLS for US$37.5 million in cash, while retaining a 2.0% royalty on future spodumene sales. The non-dilutive proceeds will strengthen the company's balance sheet ahead of a Bandeira construction decision.
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Orca Announces Quarterly Dividend
Orca has announced its quarterly dividend, as reported by GlobeNewswire. The announcement provides details regarding the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Orca Announces Quarterly Dividend
Orca has announced its quarterly dividend, as reported by GlobeNewswire. The announcement provides details regarding the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Orca Announces Quarterly Dividend
Orca has announced its quarterly dividend, as reported by GlobeNewswire. The announcement provides details regarding the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Law firm Motley Rice’s fee for Meta case in New Mexico could top $67 million
Law firm Motley Rice’s fee for Meta case in New Mexico could top $67 million
Samsonite to acquire lifestyle brand Béis for $210 million
Samsonite to acquire lifestyle brand Béis for $210 million
Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors
Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors
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