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Last update: 4 hours agoRates Bite Back: Treasury yields surged to 12-month highs after hotter inflation, pushing Bitcoin back below key levels and flipping expectations toward “higher for longer.” Crypto Policy Momentum: The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee, but markets still whipsawed as $2.6B in options expired on Deribit, triggering liquidations. Banking M&A: Hancock Whitney agreed to buy Orlando’s OFB Bancshares, adding scale in a fast-growing Florida market. Regulatory Watch: The Fed said it doesn’t object to United Texas Bank’s move to become a national bank, while the OCC and Fed chair succession chatter keeps attention on supervision and market plumbing. Legal/Crime Risk: A new Iraqi terror case alleges attacks targeting major U.S. banks, and Nepal’s NIMB CEO arrest is reigniting debate over collateral recovery rights. Tech Meets Finance: OpenAI is letting ChatGPT Pro users link bank accounts for personal finance advice, while banks face grumbling over rushed AI rollouts.
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