Crypto Rule Delay — Daily Report, Aug 13, 2026

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The day's dominant tension was between improving near-term macro data and rising structural fragility. The Real Investment Show said July CPI rose just 0.1% and that current data do not support a September hike, while The Wolf Of All Streets highlighted PPI at 4.7 versus 4.9 expected. But Francis Hunt argued that reported CPI could come in at or below the 3.4% expectation while underlying inflation remains materially higher, and he described the roughly $24 trillion Treasury market as a liquidity risk if Japan repatriates funds and sells U.S. debt. Equity support remains substantial—about $1 trillion in planned buybacks—but the S&P 500 is more than two standard deviations above its 50-day average.

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Sentiment

The Real Investment Show and The Wolf Of All Streets saw softer inflation data reducing the immediate case for a September hike, while Bitcoin and AI adoption retained longer-term bullish narratives. Against that, Bitcoin remains near $63,408, Robinhood crypto volume fell 62% year over year to $10.9 billion, and Hunt warned of a debt-driven metals selloff before a later surge.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Crypto Rule Delay — Bankless estimated the Clarity Act's passage odds at roughly 15% to 18% despite an expected September vote, while The Wolf Of All Streets said agency rulemaking could provide another route to regulatory certainty. Paul Atkins's SEC could begin with a token safe harbor if Congress stalls.

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Inflation Breathing Room — The Real Investment Show said July CPI rose 0.1% as lower oil prices eased gasoline costs, while The Wolf Of All Streets reported PPI at 4.7 versus 4.9 expected. Both data points reduce the immediate pressure for a September Federal Reserve hike, although continued oil strength could lift near-term CPI.

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Fiscal Pressure — Rahm Emanuel described a federal gap of roughly $7 trillion in annual spending versus $5 trillion in revenue, alongside $40 trillion of debt and approximately $2 trillion in annual interest expense. Francis Hunt connected debt devaluation to higher rates even as economic conditions weaken.

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GEO-POLITICS

Taiwan Scenarios — Rahm Emanuel said China could pursue an economic quarantine of Taiwan, an invasion intended to end within 96 hours, or the seizure of three offshore islands. He argued that the United States must prepare for all three rather than rely on assumptions from the war on terror.

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CDL Capacity Loss — Odd Lots said the administration's English-proficiency crackdown and tougher treatment of nondomiciled CDLs have already reduced trucking capacity, with issuance spikes in California, Minnesota, and New York reported at roughly 10 times historical levels. Licenses made harder to renew in March could tighten capacity further as they expire.

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TECHNOLOGY

AI Cash Test — The Real Investment Show expects AI-related free cash flow to begin appearing in late 2027 and 2028, after most data-center construction is complete within roughly 18 to 36 months. The speaker expects attention to shift from infrastructure companies toward businesses producing measurable AI revenue and cash flow, with a shakeout among smaller firms if overbuilding emerges.

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Mining Diversification — The Wolf Of All Streets said Wintermute plans a $1 billion AI push while Bitcoin miners repurpose infrastructure as AI data centers. The shift reflects weaker crypto trading economics and the option to deploy existing infrastructure elsewhere.

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ECONOMY

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MARKETS

Bitcoin Liquidity — Bankless placed Bitcoin near fair value at about $63,300, below its 200-week moving average near $64,000, while Michael Saylor sold 1,691 Bitcoin and raised Strategy's dollar reserve by $650 million. The Wolf Of All Streets said Bitcoin volatility was roughly 20 over seven days and 25 over 30 days, below the S&P, as ETFs and digital-asset treasury companies absorbed supply.

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Crypto Volume Slump — The Wolf Of All Streets reported that Robinhood crypto notional volume fell 33% month over month and 62% year over year to $10.9 billion in July. The decline is pushing crypto businesses toward steadier assets-under-management revenue, including FalconX's acquisition of 21Shares.

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Treasury Liquidity — Francis Hunt said the possibility of Japan selling Treasuries pushed 10-year and 30-year rates higher, debt valuations lower, and the dollar down, exposing liquidity problems in a U.S. bond market worth approximately $24 trillion across maturities. The Real Investment Show expects Treasury rates could cool modestly after auctions are completed.

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FORECASTS

Bitcoin Bottom Window — Bankless cited a cycle forecast placing Bitcoin roughly 85% through its current period, with a possible bottom within two months and downside levels at $55,000, the low $50,000s, or the $40,000s. Confidence that Bitcoin had already bottomed fell from above 60% to roughly 40%.

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Silver Super-Surge — Michael Oliver expects silver to rise substantially above $300 within one year and said $1,000 would not shock him, while Francis Hunt's technical target is 333 without a fixed time horizon. Hunt separately assigns only a 20% to 25% probability to silver exceeding 121 and gold exceeding 5,600 by Christmas Day.

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