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08/01/2026 01:00 AM CFTC Orders George Santos to Pay Over $35,000 for Kalshi Trades
TLDR: George Santos will pay $35,069.98 under a CFTC settlement covering $17,569.98 in disgorged profits and a $17,500 civil penalty. The order bars Santos from prediction market trading for three years after trades tied to his State of the Union attendance. The CFTC says social posts and omitted travel updates moved contract prices favorably while [...]
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08/01/2026 12:02 AM IBM (IBM) Stock: Edges Higher as UniCredit Partnership Targets AI Banking Growth
TLDR IBM shares rise as UniCredit launches a major European banking tech overhaul. Accenture will acquire IBM’s majority stake in UniCredit’s infrastructure venture. IBM will supply mainframe, software and consulting for core banking upgrades. The partnership aims to expand cloud, data and AI capabilities across Europe. Regulatory approvals remain required before the transaction can be [...]
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07/31/2026 11:35 PM Chime Financial Inc. (CHYM) Stock: Surges as AI Push Triggers 10% Workforce Cut
TLDR Chime shares gained 1.73% as the fintech announced a 10% workforce reduction. About 150 employees will lose their roles as Chime shifts toward smaller teams. The company plans flatter management and wider AI use to improve efficiency. Chime will report second-quarter results on August 5 after its restructuring. Financial firms are cutting jobs as [...]
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07/31/2026 11:06 PM Profusa Inc. (PFSA) Stock: Drops as G3 Deal Hinges on $30M Financing
TLDR Profusa stock drops after hours as the G3 acquisition faces key conditions. The G3 deal requires at least $30 million in secured financing before completion. G3’s unaudited 2025 revenue estimate of $111 million supports the deal value. Shareholder approval is needed to convert preferred stock into common shares. Profusa must retain its Nasdaq listing [...]
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07/31/2026 10:56 PM Grayscale Presses Senate to Advance CLARITY Act Before Break
TLDR: Grayscale urged Senate leaders to schedule a CLARITY Act floor vote before the August recess, warning that regulatory delays restrict institutional participation. The House passed H.R. 3633 by 294-134, while the Senate Banking Committee advanced the measure 15-9 before sending it toward the chamber floor. Senate negotiations still cover ethics enforcement, stablecoin rewards, developer [...]
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07/31/2026 10:38 PM AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) Stock: Slightly Surges as Three BlueBird Satellites Raise the Stakes
TLDR ASTS gains slightly as three BlueBird satellites prepare for August 5 launch. August 5 mission could strengthen AST SpaceMobile’s delayed expansion plans. Three new BlueBird satellites may expand coverage across key priority markets. AST SpaceMobile still trails Starlink but uses a carrier-focused business model. Launch success could support ASTS stock after a steep fall [...]
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07/31/2026 10:17 PM Hyperliquid HIP-4 Testnet Goes Live as HYPE Tests $53 Support
TLDR Hyperliquid HIP-4 now lets testnet developers deploy standardized outcome markets after staking 100 HYPE, without auctions or gas charges. HYPE price slipped below $55 and tested the $52 to $54 support zone as lower highs, lower lows, and whale transfers increased selling concerns. Hyperliquid burned about 26,080 HYPE worth nearly $1.43 million in 24 [...]
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07/31/2026 09:56 PM Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY) Stock: Debt Offers Extended for WBD Deal
TLDR Paramount extends WBD debt offers to August 14 as acquisition timing shifts. PSKY gains at the close before retreating 1.51% during after-hours trading. About 66.05% of tender notes and 76.26% of exchange notes entered the offers. Settlement remains targeted for the third quarter and tied to the WBD closing. The offers cover WBD debt [...]
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07/31/2026 08:57 PM JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock: Surges as Asset Management Launches JLVP ETF
TLDR JPMorgan stock gains 0.64% as the firm launches its first active extension ETF. JLVP combines large-cap value holdings with selective long and short positions. The ETF uses short-sale proceeds to fund added exposure to favored value stocks. JPMorgan backs JLVP with 60 analysts and a four-decade valuation framework. JLVP carries a reduced 49-basis-point management [...]
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07/31/2026 08:57 PM Russia Crypto Mining Ban Expands Across Moscow and Kursk Areas
TLDR: The Russia crypto mining ban will cover Moscow, the Moscow region, and eight Kursk districts from August 15, 2026, through December 31, 2032. Officials cite electricity capacity risks as mining and data center growth place heavier demand on the Moscow region power system. The capital region hosts 65 data centers with 734 megawatts of [...]
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