Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to pursue a regulated local presence. Source：Cointelegraph
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September: Report
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September. Source：Cointelegraph
MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output
Bitcoin miner MARA posted its highest quarterly Bitcoin production in over a year, but was overshadowed by a 28% decline in the average price of Bitcoin.…
Senate won't vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break
The U.S. Senate won't go on its August recess just yet but it will not vote on the Clarity Act this month, dimming hopes that the bill can become law this…
Crypto market maker Wintermute launches US broker-dealer
Wintermute said the registration allows the firm to position itself for the growth of tokenized securities in the US. Source：Cointelegraph
Sweetgreen recalls jalapenos, details how cyclospora outbreak will weigh on sales
The salad chain’s shares tumbled after hours, but it said it doesn’t use iceberg lettuce and only uses jalapenos in two dressings. Source：MarketWatch
Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death
Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death. Source：CoinDesk
Trade Desk shares tumble on earnings miss and weak outlook
Trade Desk’s growth struggles deepened in the second quarter, as the company posted an earnings and revenue miss combined with disappointing guidance.…
Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races
The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress PACs reported spending more than $1.5 million on media for four House and Senate races ahead of Aug. 18 primary…
Gold prices are breaking higher after a tough stretch. Could fresh records be within reach?
Gold miners’ stocks can offer a highquality play for investors worried about inflation and the Fed. Source：MarketWatch
How to wish Social Security a happy 91st birthday
Let’s all agree that, going forward, we’ll stop saying that Social Security will “run out of money” in 2032. Source：MarketWatch
How to use options to trade stocks around an earnings announcement
What volatility measures are saying about the S&P 500’s rally to record highs. Source：MarketWatch