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Google is reportedly backing a proposed $15 billion financing package for an Anthropic-linked data center in Texas, extending an AI infrastructure boom that has also lifted Bitcoin miners expanding into high-performance computing. Summary Nexus is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion for its Hubbard, Texas, data-center campus. Google would guarantee parts of Anthropic’s leases and receive an estimated 20% project stake. The campus includes an on-site natural-gas plant capable of generating 1.6 gigawatts. AI-focused mining stocks rallied Thursday, with IREN, Hut 8 and CleanSpark gaining more than 20%. Google and Anthropic financing terms A group of banks led by…

Legendary investor Ray Dalio still only holds 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin — and prefers gold instead.  Speaking on a Thursday episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast, the Bridgewater Associates founder explained that while there are different types of money, and Bitcoin was one of them, gold was a better investment.   Dalio has gone from saying he wouldn’t invest in Bitcoin over the years to finally admitting it was in his portfolio.  “[Bitcoin] is a type of money that can’t be printed, but there are technologies that can hurt it — in other words, if there’s quantum…

The CLARITY Act is entering its most critical week yet. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the Senate to vote on the crypto market structure bill before lawmakers leave for the August recess. He also warned that further delays could weaken America’s position in the global digital asset industry.Bessent Pressures Senate to Move CLARITY Act ForwardIn a post on X, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act “NOW,” arguing that the U.S. cannot afford to delay crypto regulation any longer.Bessent claimed some Senate Democrats are hesitant to advance the bill because they…

If everyone issues a stablecoin, nobody has liquidity. That’s the quiet truth teams run into the moment they ship a custom token: depth is thin, spreads flare, and the supposed utility stalls. This piece breaks down why stablecoin liquidity fragments and how to decide between minting your own coin versus leaning on the majors.We’ll keep this practical. What actually moves size without ugly slippage? Where does liquidity hide across chains? And when do new programs like Visa’s stablecoin rails matter to your decision right now, not just in a press release? Aspect What to Know …

Jessie A Ellis Jul 30, 2026 18:23 GitHub Copilot introduces stacked sessions and pull requests, streamlining code updates and collaboration for developers. GitHub has unveiled a major productivity boost for developers using its AI-powered Copilot app: stacked sessions and pull requests. This feature aims to simplify how developers manage large, interconnected projects by creating an intuitive workflow for incremental updates. Cassidy Williams, a senior developer advocate at GitHub, recently shared her experience modernizing a decade-old project using the new stacked sessions feature. Struggling with outdated dependencies—including React 15 and Less for CSS pre-processing—Williams…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday became the latest major figure to support the crypto Clarity Act — and quoted Satoshi Nakamoto while doing it.  Writing on X, the politician urged the Senate “vote NOW on this landmark legislation,” and blasted Democrats — focusing on Elizabeth Warren — for holding back the bill.  Lawmakers are hoping the Clarity Act gets passed before Congress departs for August recess. While the bill has been drafted bipartisanly, some Democrats are unhappy with the current version.  JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Senate Democrats are stalling the Clarity Act:“The Senate needs…

Your desk tries to post tokenized T-bills as collateral. The counterparty says yes to issuer-authorized tokens, no to synthetic wrappers. Same yield, different answer. That split is now the whole conversation.Two things hit at once this month. The SEC staff posted a comment letter arguing retail tokenized securities should be backed 1:1, custodied by a regulated firm, and independently audited. And DTCC said it processed live trades of DTC-tokenized assets with more than 30 firms as it gears up for an October launch. The rails are moving, and the rules are getting clearer.If you hold tokenized exposure, ask one question…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Quantum Solutions has expanded its Ethereum sale program to finance AI infrastructure rather than retain crypto reserves. The company sold another 1,000 ETH and can now dispose of up to 4,375 ETH under its revised policy. Most of its remaining Ethereum holdings are pledged as loan collateral, limiting future sale flexibility.The move reflects a strategic shift from treasury management toward funding long-term operating assets. The Japanese technology company said its board has increased the maximum amount of Ethereum authorized for sale from 1,875 ETH to…

More support has been thrown behind the Clarity Act as lawmakers rush to get the long-awaited bill over the line. This time from the Major Cities Chiefs Association.  The nonprofit — made up of police chiefs from major U.S. cities — said Thursday that it was happy with how the bill addresses financial crime.  Lawmakers are hoping the Clarity Act gets passed before Congress departs for August recess. While the bill has been drafted bipartisanly, some Democrats are unhappy with the current version.  JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Pro organization of police executives representing the largest cities in the U.S. now officially…

Key TakeawaysThe Fed held rates at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29 in a 9-3 vote with three dissents.CME Fedwatch odds for a September 16 hike rose to 61.4%, up from 50.6% a month ago.Kalshi and Polymarket traders price a hike near 52% to 53% ahead of the Fed’s next meeting. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9 to 3 to keep the target range unchanged. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh addressed the disagreement during his post-meeting press conference, making it clear the Committee wanted to reinforce its commitment to price stability rather than soften its stance. “There is no soft…