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01/29/2026 10:35 AM SK Hynix Outperforms Samsung in Annual Profit for the First Time
TLDR SK Hynix surpassed Samsung Electronics in operating profit for the first time in 2025. The company posted a record operating profit of 47.2 trillion won, exceeding Samsung’s 43.6 trillion won in 2025. SK Hynix maintains leadership in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical chip for AI processors and servers. Despite competition from Samsung and Micron, [...]
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01/29/2026 08:01 AM Nvidia CEO Reveals Final Step for H200 AI Chip License Approval in China
TLDR Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is waiting for China’s approval to sell the H200 AI chip in the country. Huang remains optimistic about the approval process, citing strong demand for the H200 in China. The Chinese government has already approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase over 400,000 H200 chips. Despite approvals, restrictions have been [...]
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01/29/2026 07:26 AM SEC Clarifies Tokenized Securities Framework: Issuer and Third-Party Models Explained
TLDR: Format does not alter securities law application; tokenized assets face same registration requirements. Issuers can maintain master securityholder files onchain or use crypto assets as transfer notification tools. Third-party custodial models create security entitlements while synthetic models provide exposure only. Security-based swaps require registration and exchange execution for sales to non-eligible participants. The [...]
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01/29/2026 07:22 AM Strategy’s STRC Bitcoin-Backed Instrument Challenges Traditional Fixed-Income Markets
TLDR: STRC provides 11% fiat-denominated annual income with senior claim status on Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings. The instrument bypasses traditional banking infrastructure by routing capital directly through Bitcoin purchases. Institutional investors view STRC as competition for credit funds, municipal bonds, and money market funds. Product creates feedback loop where increased demand drives Bitcoin purchases and strengthens [...]
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01/29/2026 07:22 AM Tesla Doubles Capital Spending, Shifts Focus to Autonomous Vehicles and Humanoid Robots
TLDR Tesla plans to more than double its capital spending to $20 billion, focusing on autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the shift in focus from traditional EV sales to AI-driven projects and robotics. The company’s investments will fund production lines for Cybercab, Optimus robots, and new plants for battery production. Tesla’s [...]
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01/29/2026 06:53 AM Powell Declares Rate Hikes Off the Table as Fed Confirms End of Tightening Cycle
TLDR: Powell explicitly stated “a rate hike is not anyone’s base case” marking the definitive end of tightening Core PCE inflation runs slightly above 2% when tariff effects excluded, giving Fed room for future easing FOMC vote was 10-2 with two members favoring cuts and zero pushing for hikes during latest policy meeting Fed expects [...]
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01/29/2026 06:48 AM SEC Clarifies Rules for Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law
TLDR The SEC has clarified that tokenized securities are considered “securities” under U.S. federal law. Tokenized securities must comply with the same registration, disclosure, and compliance rules as traditional securities. The SEC is working to provide a legal framework as tokenized securities grow in the digital asset market. Tokenized securities are divided into two categories: [...]
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01/29/2026 06:46 AM Ondo Finance Expands USDY to Sei Network, Enabling Global Access to Tokenized Treasuries
TLDR: USDY now operates on Sei Network, offering users Treasury-backed yields through fast blockchain infrastructure. Non-U.S. users gain direct access to tokenized U.S. Treasuries without intermediaries via Sei’s platform. Developers can integrate USDY as collateral and yield primitives into DeFi protocols across Sei ecosystem. The deployment expands USDY’s multichain presence, reinforcing its role as a [...]
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01/29/2026 06:15 AM Securitize Files Public S-4 Registration for Cantor Equity Partners II SPAC Merger
TLDR: Securitize filed public Form S-4 registration statement advancing its business combination with CEPT toward completion. Revenue reached $55.6 million for nine months ending September 2025, marking an 841% increase from prior year period. Full-year 2024 revenue totaled $18.8 million, representing a 129% increase compared to $8.2 million in 2023. Transaction completion requires CEPT shareholder [...]
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01/29/2026 05:52 AM Stablecoin Yields Challenge Traditional Banking as White House Brokers Industry Talks
TLDR; Stablecoin platforms offer yields near 4.9% while major banks provide near-zero interest on deposits. White House facilitates meetings between crypto executives and traditional banking leaders on regulation. Crypto firms operate with minimal staff and overhead, passing Treasury bill yields directly to users. Banks seek regulatory requirements forcing stablecoin issuers to obtain banking licenses before [...]
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