US Treasury yields dropped after unexpected job losses of 23,000 in July, complicating Fed's interest rate decision with inflation still elevated.
Bitcoin institutional investment vehicles have reduced their holdings by 10% since May, with analysts warning that the corporate treasury model is under strain as company valuations fall and the Coinbase premium records a historic 93-day negative streak.
Next Technology Holding Inc. will execute a 1-for-100 reverse stock split on August 10, 2026, marking its second reverse split in under 11 months as outstanding shares rapidly expanded.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the 'K-shaped economy' over in a CNBC interview, citing wage gains for lower earners, even as polls show inflation remains Americans' top concern.
The US Treasury sanctioned Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba's military attache in Beijing, for facilitating the procurement of military equipment from China for Cuba's armed forces.
Strive, a Bitcoin treasury firm, bought 20 BTC in late July 2026 at ~$63,191/BTC, yet its gross Bitcoin exposure per share decreased by ~0.03% due to a 0.13% increase in effective common shares.
Brazil plans its debut yuan-denominated sovereign bond before year-end. The small issuance aims to establish a sovereign curve to attract new investors and facilitate Chinese investment in Brazilian companies.
Sequans Communications reduced its Bitcoin treasury by 79.3% in Q2, selling 1,200 BTC to eliminate convertible debt and boost cash reserves to $21 million.
New UK Chancellor John Healey faces immediate spending pressures and calls from economists to increase public investment in infrastructure and housing without breaching Treasury fiscal rules ahead of his first budget.
U.S. Treasury yields held steady Wednesday as traders assessed weaker-than-expected ADP private payrolls data and comments from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rates, alongside developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump warned Iran that it would be hit hard if the Strait of Hormuz does not open soon, as oil prices fell to a three-week low following reports of progress in diplomatic talks involving the US, Iran, Oman, and Qatar.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. and Iran could reach a deal this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, potentially lowering oil and commodity prices.
Oil prices dropped sharply after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a potential deal to open the Strait of Hormuz by this week, with Brent down 5.3% to $79.36/barrel and WTI losing 5.7% to $75.77.
Bank reserves fell by $77.579 billion on a weekly-average basis while the US Treasury raised its July-September borrowing estimate by $68 billion, placing scrutiny on Bitcoin's liquidity environment.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent states the US and Iran may finalize a deal by the end of the week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring 'freedom of movement' for ships, which could lead to decreased oil and commodity prices as stranded vessels exit the Persian Gulf.
Oil prices dropped to a three-week low on Tuesday, with Brent crude falling nearly 5% below $80 a barrel, after senior US officials reported progress in talks with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States and Iran could finalize a deal this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on freedom of movement in the vital shipping lane amidst ongoing Middle East conflict disruptions.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted excess volatility in the South Korean won and stressed the necessity of a stable yen following a joint U.S.-Japan currency market intervention.
The U.S. and Iran are in talks to potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or Wednesday, allowing freedom of movement for commercial ships, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which could lead to a significant drop in oil prices and relief in global commodity supply.
The U.S. reportedly sold euros instead of dollars to fund intervention bolstering the yen, aiming to protect sensitive Treasury markets. Meanwhile, Amazon hits a $3 trillion market cap, HSBC and Saudi Aramco post strong earnings, and Hugging Face CEO warns China is winning the AI race.
Mastercard finalized a $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, merging its global network with BVNK’s onchain platform to enable cross‑border digital‑currency payments. The deal follows a prior abandoned $2 billion transaction with Coinbase.
Tyler Williams, a senior US Treasury official overseeing digital asset policy and adviser to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has left the department. His departure comes as Congress remains deadlocked over the CLARITY Act.
U.S. Treasury sold euros from its Exchange Stabilization Fund to support the Japanese yen after it hit a 38‑year low, joining Japan’s intervention and aiming to stabilize the yen carry trade and Treasury yields.
Trump Media & Technology Group moved 2,628 BTC on Aug. 2, bringing recent Bitcoin movements to a near-match with its non-collateralized March holdings. This raises questions about the disposition of its crypto treasury, as the company has not clarified if these were sales or custody transfers, despite previous statements about account diversification.
