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Sequoia and Wellington in talks to lead $750 million Kalshi funding round
The new capital influx would nearly double Kalshi’s valuation from $22 billion in May, widening its lead over rival prediction platform Polymarket.
Connect Biopharma Holdings Limited Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.27 misses by $0.04, revenue of $2.77M beats by $1.9M
Connect Biopharma (CNTB) Q2 update: Non-GAAP EPS miss, revenue surge to $2.77M, R&D-driven loss and 1+ year cash runway.
Gold Prices Retreat After Record High, Options Implied Volatility Reveals Strength of Rate-Cut Expectations
Analyzing gold futures' high-level volatility and changes in options market implied volatility, this article interprets the sustainability of rate-cut expectations supporting gold prices, offering investors derivative-market insights.
Hong Kong Stock Connect Expansion Day One: Southbound Funds Rush into Tencent and Alibaba, New Additions Show Divergence
On the first day of the Hong Kong Stock Connect expansion, southbound funds heavily bought into heavyweight stocks like Tencent and Alibaba, while newly added small and mid-cap stocks showed mixed performance. Analysts see long-term benefits for the Hong Kong market, but caution on sustainability and fundamentals.
Strategy, Metaplanet unrealized bitcoin losses highlight risk of concentrating on just one token: Crypto Daily
The day ahead in crypto: Aug. 13, 2026
Paragon Technologies GAAP EPS Turns Positive at $0.05, Revenue Beats at $33.3M
Paragon Technologies reports a strong quarter with GAAP EPS of $0.05 and revenue of $33.3 million, beating expectations. Improved gross margins and cost controls drive profitability, with optimistic guidance ahead.
Gold's Record Rally: Central Bank Buying vs. Rate Cut Delays – What's Next for Derivatives?
Gold prices hit record highs amid a tug-of-war between central bank purchases and delayed Fed rate cuts. This analysis explores the volatility in gold derivatives and investment strategies in this uncertain environment.
Hang Seng Index Review: Alibaba Added, Tencent Weight Cut, Reshaping Hong Kong Stocks
The Hang Seng Index quarterly review adds Alibaba and trims Tencent's weight, impacting fund flows and market dynamics. Analysts assess the implications for investors.
Bullish (BLSH) second quarter revenue climbs as CoinDesk parent reports $280 million loss
Digital asset sales slumped to $32.6 billion from $58.6 billiion a year earlier, but other revenues roughly doubled year-over-year to just shy of $65 billion.
TTEC Secures $21M IRS Contact Center Contract, Bolstering Government Services Growth
TTEC wins a $21 million IRS contact center contract, strengthening its government services segment. This analysis covers the deal's significance, industry trends, and potential impact on the stock, highlighting TTEC's competitive position in the public sector outsourcing market.
Gold Hits Record Highs: Can Central Bank Buying Spree Continue? Deep Dive into Safe-Haven and Reserve Logic
Gold prices surge to new records as central bank purchases and safe-haven demand converge. This analysis examines the sustainability of the buying spree, real interest rate impacts, and derivatives market signals to assess future support and risks.
Hang Seng Index Drops 1.2% in Morning Session; Tencent and Alibaba Lead Blue-Chip Declines as Risk Aversion Intensifies
Hong Kong stocks fell 1.2% at midday, dragged by Tencent and Alibaba, with southbound capital outflows and cautious sentiment. Sector divergence and key support levels analyzed for investors.
Bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) prices hold steady while XMR, HYPE outperform
Crypto markets remain in a low volatility holding pattern, trading in a tight range following Wednesday's CPI print.
Karyopharm Therapeutics reports mixed Q2 results; reaffirms FY26 outlook
Karyopharm (KPTI) Q2 results: GAAP EPS -$2.32 miss, revenue $33.43M beats (-11.9% Y/Y), cash $65.4M.
Middle East Escalation Drives Crude Oil Options IV Surge; Volatility Curve Inversion Signals Supply Risks
Geopolitical tensions have spiked implied volatility in crude oil options, with near-month IV far exceeding far-month, recreating an inverted curve. Analyzing historical conflict volatility trends, this article decodes market panic pricing and hedging strategies.
Hang Seng Index Hits Yearly High with Four-Day Winning Streak; Southbound Capital Inflows Set Record
Hong Kong stocks rallied as the Hang Seng Index posted a fourth consecutive gain to a yearly high, with southbound capital inflows hitting a record single-day high, signaling improved sentiment and accelerating incremental capital entry.
‘DeFi Doesn’t Exist Anymore’ Just Onchain Finance: Andre Cronje
Flying Tulip founder Andre Cronje argued that DeFi protocols have evolved into a new financial paradigm called “onchain finance” but have sacrificed part of their immutability and decentralization.
Bending Spoons Q1 Earnings Beat: Non-GAAP EPS $0.46, Revenue $704M, AI-Driven Growth
Bending Spoons reported Q1 earnings with Non-GAAP EPS of $0.46 beating estimates by $0.19, and revenue of $704 million surpassing expectations by $21.37 million. AI applications and acquisition integration fuel growth, but competition and integration risks remain.
Gold Options Market Bets on $3,000 as New Normal Amid Record Highs, Institutional Divergence Grows
Analysis of gold options implied volatility and fund flows: institutions bet on $3,000 as the new normal, but divergence is evident. Insights into derivatives pricing logic and macro drivers.
Hang Seng Index Drops Over 300 Points in Morning Session; Tencent Falls Below HK$300 as Tech Stocks Lead Decline
Hong Kong stocks retreated in the morning session, with the Hang Seng Index falling over 300 points and tech stocks leading the decline as Tencent slipped below HK$300. Investors weigh fund flows, support levels, and policy signals amid global headwinds.
