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The Rip Current

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Issue #20 | August 13, 2026

This Week: Regulatory Green Lights + AI Tooling Momentum Amid Crypto Fear — While crypto markets remain in fear (F&G at 28), a constructive divergence is emerging: regulatory clarity in AI and strong momentum in AI tooling are providing pockets of positive narrative even as broader risk sentiment stays cautious.

Inside: Market Intelligence on crypto regime and AI tooling divergence, AI ecosystem developments, regulatory updates on the Clarity Act delay, macro forces, and actionable takeaways for the current environment.

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