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CoreWeave explores financial derivatives to hedge against chip price drops – CoinDesk
CoreWeave, the AI-focused cloud infrastructure company that went public just last year, is now evaluating financial derivatives as a shield against declining memory and storage chip prices. The move signals something bigger than one company’s risk management strategy. It points to an emerging asset class that barely existed two years… Listen ⇢
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Circle clashed with Tether-backed fund over market manipulation concerns, and won – CoinDesk
The stablecoin cold war just got a lot less cold. Circle, the company behind USDC, banned a Tether-backed investment fund from its platform in late 2023 over concerns that the fund was engaging in trading activity designed to manipulate markets in favor of Circle’s biggest rival. The fund fought back… Listen ⇢
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Gold steadies at $4,050 as US inflation data tempers Fed rate hike expectations – CoinDesk
Gold prices have stabilized around $4,050 per ounce, following the release of U.S. inflation data that was softer than anticipated. The June 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated a year-over-year inflation rate of 4.2%, which, although higher than May’s 3.8%, was below market expectations fueled by tariff and energy concerns.… Listen ⇢
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Trump rules out US ground campaign in Iran amid nuclear tensions – CoinDesk
President Donald Trump recently confronted a Fox News reporter, emphasizing that the United States will not lead a ground campaign in Iran, and suggesting that other countries or groups will instead take on this role. This comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, which have escalated since joint U.S.–Israeli… Listen ⇢
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Manchester United considers Eduardo Camavinga as potential midfield signing – CoinDesk
Manchester United has opened discussions with Real Madrid about signing Eduardo Camavinga, making him one of the names at the top of United’s summer shopping list for midfield reinforcements. No formal offer has been submitted. Real Madrid has put a price tag of roughly £52 million on the player. Camavinga’s… Listen ⇢
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What Makes a Web3 Gaming Community Worth Following – CoinDesk
A server count is a weak sign of life in a Web3 gaming community. The stronger sign is what brings people back: a patch note that explains a change, a tournament reminder with a clear start time, a clip that makes a match easy to follow, or an alert tied… Listen ⇢
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eToro’s Extended Stake Shows Retail Brokers Are Still Eyeing On-Chain Derivatives – CoinDesk
eToro’s Extended Stake Shows Retail Brokers Are Still Eyeing On-Chain Derivatives is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, regulation, security, or product layer sitting underneath the market noise. The immediate point is straightforward: eToro has taken… Listen ⇢
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US strikes Iranian Coast Guard station, escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions – CoinDesk
The United States conducted a military strike on the Coast Guard station in Sirik, Iran, damaging infrastructure critical to maritime enforcement. This move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which reignited in 2026 after a ceasefire collapsed. The strike aims to disable Iran’s… Listen ⇢
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Iran vows to defend every inch of territory amid military challenges – CoinDesk
Iranian President Dr. Pezeshkian announced that the country will defend every inch of its territory, reinforcing Iran’s firm stance amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. This statement comes as Iran faces significant military challenges following the Twelve-Day War of June 2025, where U.S. and Israeli forces have reportedly weakened Iran’s conventional military… Listen ⇢
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