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He’s not quite at the level of obscurity of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, but new Fed chief Kevin Warsh has settled on a few phrases that are notable for their repetition and lack of clarity.In five public appearances, starting with his nomination hearing in April, through his first press conference, roundtable in Portugal and two congressional testimonies, Warsh has used the phrase “family fight” 13 times, returning to “first principles” 11 times and “inflation is a choice” for the Fed six times.But what those phrases mean for monetary policy is more challenging than counting their usage. Yet, with…

US President Donald Trump speaks at Wheeler High School, in Marietta, Georgia, on July 22, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesU.S. trading partners from Canberra to Brasília have rejected the forced labor rationale behind President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs, while most signaled they would keep negotiating rather than retaliate. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Thursday took action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing tariffs on 60 economies for what Washington called their failure to impose and enforce bans on goods made with forced labor. The duties — 10% for partners…

Commercial buildings illuminated at dusk in Singapore, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSingapore on Monday unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy for a second consecutive time, moving preemptively against a renewed oil price surge even as inflation at home stays subdued.The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will increase the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar’s nominal effective exchange rate policy band “very slightly,” with the adjustment smaller than April’s. The width of the band and the level at which it is centered were left unchanged. Economists polled by Reuters…

The broader cryptocurrency market maintains risk-off sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision on Wednesday. Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $63,000 on Wednesday, while Bittensor (TAO) and Cardano (ADA) sustain gains from the previous day. US Fed rate decision raises concerns in the crypto marketCoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index is at 35, stabilizing after reversing from the neutral zone boundary at 40 on Sunday. This suggests market sentiment is slipping toward a risk-off stance. Santiment data reaffirms fears linked to the US Fed rate decision on Wednesday at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with social volume of a rate…

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account was compromised to promote a fake memecoin, giving crypto another reminder that social engineering still works best when it hijacks trust.Robinhood Communications confirmed the incident in a post on X, saying Tenev’s account had been compromised and that the company worked with X to resolve the issue. The fraudulent posts promoted a fake token called “Vladhood,” claiming it was tied to Robinhood Chain and would be listed on the trading platform.The scam posts were removed, but not before on-chain reports indicated the attackers extracted roughly 650 to 690 ETH, worth around $1.2 million to…

Hyperliquid (HYPE) continues to extend its losses, trading below $54.80 at the time of writing on Wednesday after falling over 8% so far this week. Weakening institutional demand supports this correction, and a deteriorating technical outlook suggests deeper losses ahead.Weakening institutional demandInstitutional demand shows weakening signs. SoSoValue data shows that US-listed spot HYPE ETFs recorded outflows of $1.24 million on Tuesday, marking four consecutive days of withdrawals. If these outflows continue and intensify through the week, HYPE could extend its correction.Total HYPE spot ETF net daily chart. Source: SoSoValueDerivatives data shows a slight bearish tilt. CoinGlass’ long-to-short ratio for HYPE…

A two-minute price shock in a Hyperliquid market tied to South Korea’s SK Hynix has put the mechanics and oversight of equity-linked perpetuals under scrutiny.SKHX, a TradeXYZ-operated perpetual on Hyperliquid that tracks the US dollar value of one Korean SK Hynix share, briefly sank to $927 during South Korea’s pre-market window before recovering within roughly two minutes, according to local media.A later DefiLlama snapshot put open interest at $407 million, down 20% over 24 hours, while 24-hour trading volume reached $959 million. Open interest measures the rolling value of outstanding positions, incorporating changes in both position size and price.The underlying…

I scanned the Bitcoin blockchain for images; what I found will shock you. Much has been said online about the arbitrary data and content that can be found on the Bitcoin blockchain. Not only has this possibility spawned a niche art scene, but it has also led to a movement against ‘non-monetary transactions’ on the Bitcoin network. Were you to hear from one of its proponents or detractors, you’d figure the blockchain is basically a wall filled with graffiti.  Well, I decided to put the question to the test: are there actually images on the blockchain? And what does this…

The CLARITY Act appears unlikely to move through the Senate before the August recess, slowing the crypto market structure push at a moment when the industry had hoped for faster progress. The bill, formally listed on Congress.gov as H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, is designed to create clearer rules for digital asset markets. Reported comments from Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicate the bill is unlikely to get a vote before lawmakers leave for the August break. That does not mean the bill is dead. It does mean the timeline has slipped, with unresolved disputes…

Apple’s tightly controlled App Store is facing renewed scrutiny after three Bitcoin holders alleged they lost $1.8 million to a fake crypto wallet, adding to a growing list of malicious wallet apps that have reached users despite the company’s screening process.The lawsuit, filed July 24 in California, accuses Apple of failing to adequately review and remove applications impersonating Sparrow Wallet while promoting the App Store as a safe and trusted source for software.The case follows warnings dating back more than two years about fake Sparrow apps and comes months after researchers identified 26 applications impersonating major crypto brands across Apple’s…