π’ U.S. midterm election advertising spending is expected to hit a record $11.6 billion in 2026, exceeding the amount spent during the 2024 presidential election cycle.
π’ According to CryptoQuant, its Bull-Bear Market indicator has dropped to levels that have historically been linked to the middle stages of a bear market.
π’ The SEC is proposing to repeal Regulation NMS Rules 611 and 610(e), aiming to reduce costs and allow market competition, innovation, and other forces to shape the development of U.S. equity markets.
π’ Santiment data shows $XRP sentiment has dropped to its weakest point since October 2025, though similar periods of extreme fear have historically been followed by strong recoveries.
π’ Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Oracle have collectively issued a record $159 billion in corporate bonds in 2026 to finance AI infrastructure expansion, already 47% higher than the total issued in 2025.
π’ SpaceX estimates a total addressable market of about $28.5 trillion across space, connectivity, and AI, with over 90% of that opportunity coming from AI.