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Deep Dive 8/19/26

Executive Summary

Bitcoin demonstrated significant resilience, maintaining a critical support level above $64,000 despite substantial macroeconomic headwinds. Global sovereign bond yields have spiked to multi-decade highs and energy prices remain elevated due to geopolitical tensions, but institutional inflows into spot ETFs have resumed, providing a necessary buffer against selling pressure.

Key strategic shifts are emerging in the corporate sector, notably Metaplanet’s aggressive expansion into U.S. capital markets. Regulatory progress remains hampered by legislative gridlock surrounding…

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