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Figure Loan Marketplace Volume Reaches $4.3B in Q2
Figure Connect handled 65% of second-quarter marketplace activity as the company added 102 loan-origination partners.

Health In Tech reaffirms $45M-$50M 2026 revenue guidance while preparing HitRix launch in the second half (NASDAQ:HIT)
Health In Tech (HIT) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: revenue timing shift, $32.3M contracted & $66.3M pipeline, guidance reaffirmed, HitRix launchâread now.

Gold Options Open Interest Hits Record High: Institutional Hedging Strategies Under Dual Drivers of Safe-Haven Demand and Inflation Hedging
Escalating geopolitical tensions and fluctuating inflation expectations have propelled gold options open interest to record highs. This article analyzes shifts in positioning, evolving institutional hedging strategies, and future risks and opportunities in the derivatives market.

Hang Seng Index Rallies for Third Day to Reclaim 18,000; Southbound Funds Hit Monthly High
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rebounds for three consecutive sessions, reclaiming the 18,000 mark, while southbound capital inflows hit a monthly high. This article analyzes the drivers of the rebound, shifts in mainland capital allocation, and signals of market sentiment turning point.

Ethereum Foundation Drops Poseidon From Post-Quantum Plan
Faster SNARK performance is supporting tentative targets for a production-ready leanVM in 2027 and broader Ethereum deployments in 2028.

Rekor Targets Adjusted EBITDA Profitability by H2 2026, GoSecure Audio Expansion Drives Transformation
Rekor Systems announces its goal of achieving adjusted EBITDA breakeven in the second half of 2026, driven by the strategic expansion of its GoSecure platform into audio analytics, enhancing its public safety intelligence ecosystem and improving subscription revenue and gross margins.

Hang Seng Recovers 18,000 Mark, Southbound Net Buying Hits Three-Month High, Boosting HK Stock Valuation Repair
Hong Kong stocks rebounded strongly as the Hang Seng Index reclaimed the 18,000-point level, with southbound net buying reaching a three-month high. Accelerated mainland capital inflows strengthen the valuation repair narrative, with focus shifting to earnings delivery and liquidity sustainability.

SEC cancels long-awaited proposal of Reg Crypto, postponing meeting without new date
The first major crypto rule to be proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will have to wait a bit longer after a sudden postponement.

Jefferson Capital outlines $1.1B expected ERC collections in next 12 months while entering Mexico market (NASDAQ:JCAP)
Jefferson Capital Q2 2026 earnings call recap: collections up 18%, record July deployments, auto finance expansion, Mexico entry, leverage at 1.71xâread...

Gold Price Pullback: Futures Positioning and Options Volatility Signal Shifting Rate-Cut Expectations
An analysis of gold futures positioning and options implied volatility reveals how markets are repricing the pace of Fed rate cuts, offering insights into derivatives trading strategies and capital flows after gold's pullback from record highs.

Hong Kong Stocks: Hang Seng Opens Higher, Ends Lower as Tech Giants Drag Market
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index reversed gains to close lower as tech heavyweights like Tencent and Alibaba weakened. Market sentiment turned cautious with southbound capital outflows, while investors await tech earnings and the Fed meeting.

SEC to again delay 'innovation exemption' for tokenization amid Wall Street, White House concerns
The SEC was ready to release at least some part of the innovation exemption alongside its now-canceled open meeting for "Reg Crypto" on Friday.

Newsmax reiterates $212M-$216M 2026 revenue guidance while targeting about $16M in international licensing fees (NYSE:NMAX)
Newsmax (NMAX) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: record revenue, first profit, guidance $212â$216M, AI Meta deal, affiliate/licensing growth.

Gold Price Consolidates at Highs: Can Central Bank Buying Sustain the Precious Metals Bull Market?
Analysis of gold's high-level volatility, central bank purchasing trends, and their impact on the precious metals bull market, offering insights for derivatives traders.

Hang Seng Index Rallies for Fifth Day: Southbound Funds Hit Three-Month High, Can the Rebound Last?
The Hang Seng Index has risen for five consecutive sessions, breaking key technical resistance. Southbound capital inflows reached a three-month high, signaling improved sentiment. This article analyzes the drivers and sustainability of the rebound, focusing on volume and policy signals.

Tether Completes First Full Financial Audit of 2025 Accounts
Tether completed its first full independent financial audit, with KPMG issuing a clean opinion on the stablecoin issuer’s 2025 financial statements.

Oxbridge outlines AI GridWorks targeting 10-100 MW data center projects while expanding tokenized reinsurance offerings (NASDAQ:OXBR)
Oxbridge Re (OXBR) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: tokenized reinsurance growth on Solana, third-party deals, AI GridWorks data centers.

Gold Options Implied Volatility Surges as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Waver, Key Strikes See Intense Positioning
Mixed US economic data and Fed officials' comments have reignited uncertainty over the timing of rate cuts, driving gold options implied volatility higher and intensifying positioning at key strike prices. This article analyzes the market divergence and strategic choices.

Hang Seng Index Rises 1.2% at Midday, Tech Stocks Lead; Tencent Reclaims HK$400; Southbound Capital Trends Analyzed
Hong Kong stocks rallied at midday with the Hang Seng Index up 1.2%, led by tech shares as Tencent reclaimed the HK$400 mark. This article analyzes southbound capital flows, market sentiment, and key factors for the rebound's sustainability.

City of Baltimore Goes After Prediction Markets for Sports Betting
Baltimore authorities filed a lawsuit arguing against the CFTC’s authority over prediction market companies, in another legal action challenging claims by the federal regulator.
