โก๏ธNEW: BLACKROCK FILES FOR NASDAQ-100 ETF
BlackRock files with the SEC for an iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invescoโs long-standing dominance of the index.
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas estimates fees could be around 0.12%, undercutting QQQ (0.18%) and QQQM (0.15%) in what could become one of the biggest ETF battles of 2026.
BlackRock files with the SEC for an iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invescoโs long-standing dominance of the index.
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas estimates fees could be around 0.12%, undercutting QQQ (0.18%) and QQQM (0.15%) in what could become one of the biggest ETF battles of 2026.
โก๏ธJUST IN: The U.S. Treasury has tapped BNY Mellon and Robinhood to help run Trump Accounts for children, as per WSJ.
Wall Street firms had been competing for a role in the program.
Wall Street firms had been competing for a role in the program.
๐จIAEA: STRIKES HIT NEAR IRANโS BUSHEHR NUCLEAR PLANT
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed military strikes landed as close as 75 metres from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant but said the facility itself was not damaged.
Director General Rafael Grossi warned continued attacks near the site risk a severe radiological accident and must stop.
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed military strikes landed as close as 75 metres from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant but said the facility itself was not damaged.
Director General Rafael Grossi warned continued attacks near the site risk a severe radiological accident and must stop.
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๐จ๐ณCHINA PUSHES BLOCKCHAIN FOR SME FINANCING
Chinaโs tax and financial regulators are urging banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to improve data sharing with tax authorities and expand lending access for small businesses.
Chinaโs tax and financial regulators are urging banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to improve data sharing with tax authorities and expand lending access for small businesses.
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๐จMILEI HAD 7 CALLS WITH LIBRA-LINKED ENTREPRENEUR
Argentinaโs President Javier Milei reportedly had seven calls with a LIBRA-linked entrepreneur around the time he promoted the token in 2025.
He has not been charged but is a person of interest, per NYT.
Argentinaโs President Javier Milei reportedly had seven calls with a LIBRA-linked entrepreneur around the time he promoted the token in 2025.
He has not been charged but is a person of interest, per NYT.
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๐ The Unstoppable Rise of Hyperliquid ๐
Hyperliquid launched roughly 16 months ago.
In the time since, the protocol has recorded roughly $4 trillion in lifetime volume and $1.1 billion in revenue. Nearly $1 billion of that revenue has been funnelled back into $HYPE buybacks.
In 2025, Hyperliquid was second only to Solana in chain revenue. Itโs worth noting that Solana's number comes from hundreds of apps. Hyperliquid's comes almost entirely from perp trading on one DEX.
๐ Not Just Crypto Anymore
Of the top 30 markets by open interest on Hyperliquid, less than half are crypto pairs. The rest are commodities and equities.
This is the Trade[XYZ] effect. The platform has processed over $100 billion in cumulative volume since October 2025, with an annualised run rate above $600 billion.
When the U.S. announced missile strikes on Iran, traditional markets were cl...
Hyperliquid launched roughly 16 months ago.
In the time since, the protocol has recorded roughly $4 trillion in lifetime volume and $1.1 billion in revenue. Nearly $1 billion of that revenue has been funnelled back into $HYPE buybacks.
In 2025, Hyperliquid was second only to Solana in chain revenue. Itโs worth noting that Solana's number comes from hundreds of apps. Hyperliquid's comes almost entirely from perp trading on one DEX.
๐ Not Just Crypto Anymore
Of the top 30 markets by open interest on Hyperliquid, less than half are crypto pairs. The rest are commodities and equities.
This is the Trade[XYZ] effect. The platform has processed over $100 billion in cumulative volume since October 2025, with an annualised run rate above $600 billion.
When the U.S. announced missile strikes on Iran, traditional markets were cl...
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๐จIMF WARNS ON TOKENIZATION RISKS
The IMF says tokenization could enable instant settlement but may amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts.
It called for clearer legal frameworks and stronger global coordination as cross-border tokenized assets could complicate oversight.
The IMF says tokenization could enable instant settlement but may amplify volatility through automated markets and smart contracts.
It called for clearer legal frameworks and stronger global coordination as cross-border tokenized assets could complicate oversight.
๐จJUST IN: Senator Bill Hagerty says the Senate Banking Committee could advance a crypto market structure bill as early as this month.
โก๏ธAI MODEL TRAINING COSTS COULD HIT $125B BY 2030
OpenAI and Anthropic report surging AI model training costs, with projections reaching $125 BILLION by 2030, per WSJ.
OpenAI and Anthropic report surging AI model training costs, with projections reaching $125 BILLION by 2030, per WSJ.
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๐จTRUMP: โSTONE AGESโ AWAITS IRAN AFTER DEADLINE
Trump warns Iran has until 8:00 PM Eastern tomorrow, saying failure to act could leave the country with โno bridges, no power plants -- stone ages.โ
Trump warns Iran has until 8:00 PM Eastern tomorrow, saying failure to act could leave the country with โno bridges, no power plants -- stone ages.โ
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