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On August 19, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that all trade, business, and financial transactions with Iran have been suspended due to escalating regional tensions. The ministry reiterated its commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and the integrity of the international financial system. Afra Mahash Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communication Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed all allegations regarding the state of UAE-Iran economic relations. She emphasized that the UAE is firmly committed to dialogue, cooperation, and regional integration as necessary means to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. Al Hameli highlighted that all trade, business dealings, and financial transactions with Iran have been suspended until further notice, in light of the current tense regional situation that threatens regional and international peace and security.

[UAE Suspends Trade, Business, and Financial Transactions with Iran]On August 19, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that all trade, business, and financial transactions with Iran have been suspended due to escalating regional tensions. The ministry reiterated its commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and the integrity of the international financial system. Afra Mahash Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communication Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed all allegations regarding the state of UAE-Iran economic relations. She emphasized that the UAE is firmly committed to dialogue, cooperation, and regional integration as necessary means to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. Al Hameli highlighted that all trade, business dealings, and financial transactions with Iran have been suspended until further notice, in light of the current tense regional situation that threatens regional and international peace and security.

UAE Suspends Trade, Business, and Financial Transactions with Iran

On August 19, bond traders adjusted their strategies once again. After a series of data indicated that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates for the remainder of the year, the options market is betting on hedging the risk of the Fed shifting to rate cuts in 2027. This dovish bet contrasts with the recent trends in the U.S. Treasury market, where long-term bond yields have risen to multi-year highs, as the Fed's wait-and-see approach could keep inflation above target levels for an extended period. Options traders closely tied to the Fed's policy path are now focusing on signs of economic weakness in the U.S., believing this could trigger a market reversal. This shift comes in light of last week's data showing a slowdown in inflation and consumer demand in July, which cooled expectations for a rate hike at the Fed's September meeting. Participants in the options market promptly began adjusting their positions, reducing the anticipated rate hikes priced into the swap market for the coming months. Some options are even considering hedging against the risk of rate cuts that may occur mid-next year. 'Concerns about rate hikes have diminished,' said Jeff Shur, head of rates at Constitution Capital, noting that positions betting on this outcome are being unwound.

[Traders Hedge Against Fed's Shift to Rate Cuts in 2027]On August 19, bond traders adjusted their strategies once again. After a series of data indicated that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates for the remainder of the year, the options market is betting on hedging the risk of the Fed shifting to rate cuts in 2027. This dovish bet contrasts with the recent trends in the U.S. Treasury market, where long-term bond yields have risen to multi-year highs, as the Fed's wait-and-see approach could keep inflation above target levels for an extended period. Options traders closely tied to the Fed's policy path are now focusing on signs of economic weakness in the U.S., believing this could trigger a market reversal. This shift comes in light of last week's data showing a slowdown in inflation and consumer demand in July, which cooled expectations for a rate hike at the Fed's September meeting. Participants in the options market promptly began adjusting their positions, reducing the anticipated rate hikes priced into the swap market for the coming months. Some options are even considering hedging against the risk of rate cuts that may occur mid-next year. 'Concerns about rate hikes have diminished,' said Jeff Shur, head of rates at Constitution Capital, noting that positions betting on this outcome are being unwound.

Traders Hedge Against Fed's Shift to Rate Cuts in 2027

On August 19, according to CME's 'FedWatch': The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in September is 65%, while the probability of a cumulative rate hike of 25 basis points is 35%. The probability of the Fed maintaining rates in October is 51.4%, with a cumulative rate hike of 25 basis points at 41.3% and a cumulative rate hike of 50 basis points at 7.4%.

[65% Probability of Fed Keeping Rates Unchanged in September]On August 19, according to CME's 'FedWatch': The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in September is 65%, while the probability of a cumulative rate hike of 25 basis points is 35%. The probability of the Fed maintaining rates in October is 51.4%, with a cumulative rate hike of 25 basis points at 41.3% and a cumulative rate hike of 50 basis points at 7.4%.

65% Probability of Fed Keeping Rates Unchanged in September

On August 19, a Fox Business crypto reporter posted on the X platform that, according to an SEC spokesperson, the committee approved the proposal through 'seriatim' voting, meaning that commissioners voted separately outside of a public meeting. The committee had originally scheduled to review the 'Regulation Crypto Assets' in a public meeting last Friday but abruptly canceled it citing 'unforeseen scheduling issues.' According to the disclosed details, the framework will allow certain crypto asset issuances to raise funds without SEC registration, including small-scale issuances of up to $5 million over four years or an annual issuance limit of up to $75 million. The proposal will also establish a conditional safe harbor mechanism for certain crypto assets. Once the 'core management efforts' of the issuer are completed, the relevant crypto assets may no longer be subject to the same securities regulatory constraints.

[SEC Approves Crypto Asset Regulation Proposal via Seriatim Voting]On August 19, a Fox Business crypto reporter posted on the X platform that, according to an SEC spokesperson, the committee approved the proposal through 'seriatim' voting, meaning that commissioners voted separately outside of a public meeting. The committee had originally scheduled to review the 'Regulation Crypto Assets' in a public meeting last Friday but abruptly canceled it citing 'unforeseen scheduling issues.' According to the disclosed details, the framework will allow certain crypto asset issuances to raise funds without SEC registration, including small-scale issuances of up to $5 million over four years or an annual issuance limit of up to $75 million. The proposal will also establish a conditional safe harbor mechanism for certain crypto assets. Once the 'core management efforts' of the issuer are completed, the relevant crypto assets may no longer be subject to the same securities regulatory constraints.

SEC Approves Crypto Asset Regulation Proposal via Seriatim Voting

On August 19, it was reported that a U.S. official stated that Trump has requested senior government envoys to pause contact with Iran. Additionally, a source revealed that White House officials have recently communicated a shift in their strategy towards Iran to political allies—moving from a focus on 'quickly striking Iran' to a long-term strategy of 'choking Iran's throat.' U.S. officials indicated that Trump has instructed his negotiation team, which includes Vice President Pence, Special Envoy Hook, and Trump's son-in-law Kushner, to temporarily refrain from engaging with Iran. This directive came after some 'positive discussions' had previously taken place between the U.S. and Iran. There has been no response from the Iranian side regarding this matter.

[US Official: Trump Asks Negotiation Team to Pause Contact with Iran]On August 19, it was reported that a U.S. official stated that Trump has requested senior government envoys to pause contact with Iran. Additionally, a source revealed that White House officials have recently communicated a shift in their strategy towards Iran to political allies—moving from a focus on 'quickly striking Iran' to a long-term strategy of 'choking Iran's throat.' U.S. officials indicated that Trump has instructed his negotiation team, which includes Vice President Pence, Special Envoy Hook, and Trump's son-in-law Kushner, to temporarily refrain from engaging with Iran. This directive came after some 'positive discussions' had previously taken place between the U.S. and Iran. There has been no response from the Iranian side regarding this matter.

US Official: Trump Asks Negotiation Team to Pause Contact with Iran

On August 19, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI informed investors that its revenue for the second quarter increased by 18% compared to the first quarter, but its losses have further widened. This outcome has disappointed some shareholders who had hoped the startup would make more progress in catching up with its competitor, Anthropic. According to insiders, the company generated $6.7 billion in revenue during the three months ending June 30, compared to $5.7 billion in the first quarter. Meanwhile, its operating profit margin has further declined, making the prospect of achieving profitability before its highly anticipated IPO even more uncertain.

[OpenAI Reports 18% Revenue Growth but Increased Losses]On August 19, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI informed investors that its revenue for the second quarter increased by 18% compared to the first quarter, but its losses have further widened. This outcome has disappointed some shareholders who had hoped the startup would make more progress in catching up with its competitor, Anthropic. According to insiders, the company generated $6.7 billion in revenue during the three months ending June 30, compared to $5.7 billion in the first quarter. Meanwhile, its operating profit margin has further declined, making the prospect of achieving profitability before its highly anticipated IPO even more uncertain.

OpenAI Reports 18% Revenue Growth but Increased Losses

On August 19, it was reported that Anthropic expects to conduct an IPO in a few weeks. The company's revenue in the second quarter more than doubled compared to the first quarter.

[Anthropic Expected to IPO in Weeks]On August 19, it was reported that Anthropic expects to conduct an IPO in a few weeks. The company's revenue in the second quarter more than doubled compared to the first quarter.

Anthropic Expected to IPO in Weeks

On August 19, the US Dollar Index rose by 0.02% on August 18, closing at 99.657 in the foreign exchange market.

[US Dollar Index Rises 0.02% on August 18]On August 19, the US Dollar Index rose by 0.02% on August 18, closing at 99.657 in the foreign exchange market.

US Dollar Index Rises 0.02% on August 18

On August 19, sources revealed that the Trump administration is downplaying expectations of a last-minute agreement between the US and Canada to avoid new tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday. Insiders, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, indicated that the US side privately believes the chances of reaching an agreement on Tuesday are only 50-50 or even lower. The two countries must reach an agreement before the midnight deadline, or the US will impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods worth billions of dollars. It remains unclear whether these signals reflect the actual state of negotiations or are an attempt to gain leverage. Some insiders noted that Trump is scheduled to speak again with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, following a phone call on Monday. Trump is known for making new demands of trade partners at the last minute. One insider stated that the US has presented what it considers the best proposal to Canada. This source mentioned that the call between Carney and Trump would be the final effort for both sides to reach an agreement, but even so, US officials still believe the chances of an agreement are slim.

[US-Canada Tariff Negotiations Reach Critical Stage as Trump Administration Downplays Agreement Expectations]On August 19, sources revealed that the Trump administration is downplaying expectations of a last-minute agreement between the US and Canada to avoid new tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday. Insiders, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, indicated that the US side privately believes the chances of reaching an agreement on Tuesday are only 50-50 or even lower. The two countries must reach an agreement before the midnight deadline, or the US will impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods worth billions of dollars. It remains unclear whether these signals reflect the actual state of negotiations or are an attempt to gain leverage. Some insiders noted that Trump is scheduled to speak again with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, following a phone call on Monday. Trump is known for making new demands of trade partners at the last minute. One insider stated that the US has presented what it considers the best proposal to Canada. This source mentioned that the call between Carney and Trump would be the final effort for both sides to reach an agreement, but even so, US officials still believe the chances of an agreement are slim.

US-Canada Tariff Negotiations Reach Critical Stage as Trump Administration Downplays Agreement Expectations

Trusta Labs raised $3+ million in Seed Round, led by SevenX Ventures and Vision Plus, joined by HashKey Capita, Redpoint, GGV Capital, SNZ Holding. 
The funding will be used to build services that help Web3 projects on-board users more easily, and retain users with more value.

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【Trusta Labs raised $3 million in Seed Round】Trusta Labs raised $3+ million in Seed Round, led by SevenX Ventures and Vision Plus, joined by HashKey Capita, Redpoint, GGV Capital, SNZ Holding. 
The funding will be used to build services that help Web3 projects on-board users more easily, and retain users with more value.

Trusta Labs raised $3 million in Seed Round

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Trusta Labs raised $3 million in Seed Round

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