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Bitcoin hits $65K as weak jobs data cuts rate hike odds; miners sell BTC, and USDC expands to OKX.
OpenAI To Fork Out $3,200,000 in Settlement After Being Accused of Discriminating Against US Workers
DailyHODL - OpenAI and subsidiary Statsig reach a $3.2 million settlement with the Justice Department over allegations of favoring foreign visa holders over U.S. workers in a small number of PERM-related positions. The deal includes penalties, victim compensation, policy revisions, and monitoring. The post OpenAI To Fork Out $3,200,000 in Settlement After Being Accused of Discriminating Against US Workers appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Sells $46 Million Worth of BTC
U.Today - Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has sold another 726 BTC, reducing its Bitcoin treasury to 35,577 BTC. Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has sold another 726 BTC, reducing its Bitcoin treasury to 35,577 BTC.
Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch
CoinTelegraph - The rollout gives X Layer users access to Circle-issued USDC and crosschain transfers as the stablecoin expands across major blockchain ecosystems.
XRP at a Crossroads as Senate Punts on Clarity Act
Decrypt - XRP is taking the Clarity Act news harder than the rest of the crypto market. Here's why.
Trezor: Someone Always Holds Your Keys. It Should Be You.
Bitcoin.com - By Danny Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer, Trezor If you own a hardware wallet and you have spent the last few days worried, I completely understand. The recent Coldcard incident was serious, and real people lost real money, which is never something to wave away. One company made a serious mistake on one of the core […]
Bitcoin Hits $65,340 as Weak July Jobs Data Kills September Rate Hike Bets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin jumped to $65,340 on Friday, its highest point in August, right as Wall Street was digesting a jobs report… Read the original on Bitcoin Hits $65,340 as Weak July Jobs Data Kills September Rate Hike Bets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Morgan Stanley Posts Three-Day Bitcoin Buy Streak
U.Today - Morgan Stanley has purchased Bitcoin for three consecutive days as momentum begins to build again and the demand for Bitcoin surges. Morgan Stanley has purchased Bitcoin for three consecutive days as momentum begins to build again and the demand for Bitcoin surges.
New Bug Targets Web-Based Crypto Wallets: How 12-Year-Old Code Bug Cost Investors $5.7 Million
U.Today - A 12-year-old CryptoJS bug triggered the $5.7M 'Ill Bloom' exploit across 2,100 wallets and app updates cannot fix compromised seed phrases. A 12-year-old CryptoJS bug triggered the $5.7M 'Ill Bloom' exploit across 2,100 wallets and app updates cannot fix compromised seed phrases.
Coinbase Adds Wall Street to Its UK Crypto App With 4,000 Stocks
CoinPaprika - Coinbase began rolling out 24/5 trading in nearly 4,000 US stocks to eligible UK users on 6 August 2026. Customers can buy fractional shares from £1 with zero commission, funding trades in pounds or USDC.
OpenAI's First Device Is a $300-Plus Doughnut-Shaped Speaker: Report
Decrypt - Designed with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio, the screenless gadget is slated for 2027 and will use cameras, lights and moving parts.
161,000 Idle ETH May Soon Be Staked: What Grayscale Just Changed
BeInCrypto - Grayscale's amended trust agreement makes near-full ETH staking the default for its $1.6 billion Ethereum ETF. The post 161,000 Idle ETH May Soon Be Staked: What Grayscale Just Changed appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Russian FSB Raids Crypto Exchanges in Moscow City Hub
cryptoDNES - Russian authorities raided nine unlicensed crypto exchanges in Moscow City, following President Putin's signing of a strict new digital currency law. The post Russian FSB Raids Crypto Exchanges in Moscow City Hub appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Wintermute takes aim at Wall Street’s crypto ETF gatekeepers
CryptoSlate - The proprietary-only entity can pursue authorized-participant work, while DTC access and a fund-distributor agreement remain separate. The post Wintermute takes aim at Wall Street’s crypto ETF gatekeepers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Wallet Dormant Since 2011 Moves Millions in BTC
Decrypt - A Bitcoin address that had stayed silent for 15 years just sent its coins out for the first time.
Bitcoin Barely Budges as Weak US Jobs Data Cuts Fed Hike Odds to 44%
CryptoPotato - US job growth turned negative in July, reducing market expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike to 44%. Bitcoin rose about 0.7% following the data, while stocks gained and Treasury yields declined.
ChangeNOW Review 2026: Fast Crypto Swaps With Real Trade-Offs
BeInCrypto - Despite all its progress, crypto still has a big learning curve. And trading complexities and fear are often the first reasons why many still don’t want to commit to this space. ChangeNOW is one of the many exchanges trying to solve this through simplicity. A crypto swap on ChangeNOW starts with a familiar promise: choose The post ChangeNOW Review 2026: Fast Crypto Swaps With Real Trade-Offs appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Intesa Sanpaolo Cuts BTC ETF Stake by 94%, Triples Staked ETH Position
Bitcoin.com - In its Q2 2026 Form 13F filing, Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo revealed a 94% reduction in its flagship spot bitcoin ETF while tripling its position in Blackrock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. Strategic Expansion into Staked Ethereum Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest banking group, has reshaped its digital asset portfolio during the second quarter, slashing […]
Trump backs 'tremendously important' AI data centers over oil in global power shift
Cryptopolitan - President Donald Trump said on Friday that data centers could grow into a larger industry than oil, and argued the United States cannot afford to let China lead on artificial intelligence or cryptocurrency. He made this declaration today in his midterm election interview with Punchbowl News. “Whoever wins the AI, just wins” Stressing the importance...
Bitcoin Taps $65K Despite CLARITY Act Setback and Lack of US-Iran Deal: Weekly Crypto Recap
CryptoPotato - Despite numerous promises from Trump, both sides failed to announce a conclusive deal.
If you use a Cypher or Osmosis card, your spending dies tonight and unbacked wallets could go with it
CryptoSlate - Aug. 7 is the final spending day; cardholders should finish withdrawals, rewards claims and wallet-access steps before the later date. The post If you use a Cypher or Osmosis card, your spending dies tonight and unbacked wallets could go with it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
FCA Sends Information Requests to 900 Annex 1 Firms in Money Laundering Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is turning up the heat on Annex 1 firms. Unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money… Read the original on FCA Sends Information Requests to 900 Annex 1 Firms in Money Laundering Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CLARITY Act at a Standstill as August Recess Nears
CoinPaprika - Senate Majority Leader John Thune had not filed a cloture vote on the CLARITY Act as of August 5, leaving little time before the chamber's August recess. Democrats are withholding support over ethics, illicit-finance, and Senate Agriculture Committee provisions.
Official XRP Icon Earns Font Awesome Recognition After 7-Year GitHub Campaign
U.Today - Font Awesome relents after a 7-year campaign, bringing official XRP and XRPL brand icons to 28 million websites to match Bitcoin and Ethereum legitimacy. Font Awesome relents after a 7-year campaign, bringing official XRP and XRPL brand icons to 28 million websites to match Bitcoin and Ethereum legitimacy.
'Bitcoin Doesn't Need Clarity,' Michael Saylor Declares
U.Today - Michael Saylor speaks on the much-anticipated Clarity Act, declaring that the world's largest crypto by market capitalization, Bitcoin, does not need the crypto bill. Michael Saylor speaks on the much-anticipated Clarity Act, declaring that the world's largest crypto by market capitalization, Bitcoin, does not need the crypto bill.
$65,000 Bitcoin Paradox: Why Miner Fee Revenue Sinks to 2019 Levels
U.Today - Bitcoin trades at $65,000, but annual miner fee revenue has collapsed to 2019 levels. Bitcoin trades at $65,000, but annual miner fee revenue has collapsed to 2019 levels.
Binance Bitcoin Futures Hit $57.82 Billion as Spot Trading Shrinks 8-Fold
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin futures on Binance just hit a staggering number. Daily volume reached $57.82 billion this week, dwarfing spot trading volume… Read the original on Binance Bitcoin Futures Hit $57.82 Billion as Spot Trading Shrinks 8-Fold. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SK hynix bets $38 billion on new fabs to feed AI memory demand
Cryptopolitan - SK hynix is making another massive wager on artificial intelligence. The South Korean memory giant approved 54 trillion won (about $38 billion) in new manufacturing investments on Friday, authorizing two new chip fabs that will expand production of the memory chips powering AI systems. The move reflects the company’s belief that demand for AI infrastructure...
A $433 million Bitcoin accounting crash just exposed the high-stakes gap in CleanSpark’s massive AI transition
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin valuation-line shifts equaled 87% of the reversal in magnitude, while Sandersville still needs substantial capital. The post A $433 million Bitcoin accounting crash just exposed the high-stakes gap in CleanSpark’s massive AI transition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
China’s Exports Rise 23.9% YoY as Chip Demand Surges
BeInCrypto - China’s exports rose 23.9% in July from a year earlier, beating analyst forecasts. A worldwide buildout of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure lifted demand for the country’s chips and high-tech goods. The gains kept the world’s second-largest economy on track through a year of trade shocks. Yet, they also highlight the split between booming factory exports The post China’s Exports Rise 23.9% YoY as Chip Demand Surges appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ondo founder's mother sues to remove CEO in fight for control
Cryptopolitan - The estate of late Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman has taken the tokenization firm’s current chief executive to court in Delaware over a legal ownership dispute. A disputed leadership handover has left the company with two rival power centers and the estate is asking a judge to decide who legally runs the company. Until a...
Stripe’s Bridge Secures MiCA License for EU Expansion
cryptoDNES - Stripe subsidiary Bridge secures MiCA and EMI licenses in Luxembourg, enabling regulated stablecoin services across all 27 EU member states. The post Stripe’s Bridge Secures MiCA License for EU Expansion appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys $21M in Block, $2.3M in SpaceX
Bitcoin.com - Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought $21 million in Block shares and $2.3 million in SpaceX stock, doubling down on two companies sitting at the intersection of bitcoin and Elon Musk’s business empire. Ark’s Latest Trades Ark Invest, the asset management firm founded by Cathie Wood and known for publishing its daily trading activity, disclosed purchases […]
Binance Bitcoin volume ratio hits record as futures outweigh spot eight times over
CoinTelegraph - Binance saw a record divergence between daily spot and futures trading volumes, with the latter reaching nearly $58 billion.
Bitcoin Could Split in Two This Weekend: What Holders Need to Know
BeInCrypto - BIP-110's author told users to abandon Bitcoin Core. Michael Saylor says its backers should stand down instead. The post Bitcoin Could Split in Two This Weekend: What Holders Need to Know appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US Senate will resume negotiations on the CLARITY Act in September
Cryptopolitan - The US Senate is expected to enter the August recess without voting on the CLARITY Act, the crypto market-structure legislation, thereby postponing further action until September at the earliest. The majority leader, Republican Senator John Thune, confirmed that the Senate would delay voting on the legislation until after the recess, blaming Democrats for impeding its...
American Bitcoin built an 8,002 BTC reserve, but nearly 40% of it is quietly tied up with Bitmain
CryptoSlate - Mining supplied roughly 95% of Q2 reserve growth, while first-half operations and Bitcoin purchases used $129.1 million in cash. The post American Bitcoin built an 8,002 BTC reserve, but nearly 40% of it is quietly tied up with Bitmain appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Dollar Ticks Up 0.2% as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Report
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The dollar crept higher Monday. Not by much — just 0.2% on the dollar index — but enough to get… Read the original on Dollar Ticks Up 0.2% as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Report. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Futures to spot ratio for BTC on Binance reaches new all-time high
Cryptopolitan - The BTC futures to spot ratio on Binance is at an all-time high of 7.82. Traders have shifted to short-term speculation and spot demand is weakening further.
Cathie Wood’s ARK $21M Block buy wasn’t as bullish as it looked
Cryptopolitan - Ark Invest, with its co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Cathie Wood, purchased almost $21 million in Block shares on Thursday after the company’s stock dropped by over 6%. At first sight, this might seem like an apparent expression of confidence in the fintech firm run by Jack Dorsey. However, rules established by Ark with...
Tesla, SpaceX Pick Texas Site for Musk’s $16.8B Chip Plant
Bitcoin.com - Tesla and SpaceX have formally committed $16.8 billion to break ground on Terafab, Elon Musk’s giant AI chip factory, after moving the project’s planned site from Austin to a rural county outside Houston. A Site Change for the Largest Building on Earth Musk first unveiled Terafab in March at Austin’s Seaholm Historic Power Plant, pitching […]
Ripple CLO Cites 67 Million U.S. Crypto Holders to Push CLARITY Act Forward
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stuart Alderoty is tired of the “crypto boys” label. Ripple’s chief legal officer went public to challenge what he sees… Read the original on Ripple CLO Cites 67 Million U.S. Crypto Holders to Push CLARITY Act Forward. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Senate Punts Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Hold Out
Decrypt - Senate Majority Leader Thune says the bill will be queued up when lawmakers return, leaving weeks to find 60 votes before midterms take over.
CleanSpark misses Wall Street revenue estimates as shares sink
CoinTelegraph - CleanSpark’s shares fell 5.5% on Thursday after the Bitcoin miner reported $138 million in quarterly revenue, narrowly missing Wall Street’s consensus estimate.
‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY:’ Michael Saylor Responds to Bill’s Delay
CryptoPotato - The co-founder of Strategy previously expressed support for the bill.
New XRPL Version Here: 6 Definitive Upgrades Every XRP Holder Needs to Know
U.Today - XRPL v3.3.0 drops six game-changing upgrades for XRP, introducing native privacy tools and institutional batch trading to shift into a new era. XRPL v3.3.0 drops six game-changing upgrades for XRP, introducing native privacy tools and institutional batch trading to shift into a new era.
Stripe-owned Bridge joins EU MiCA register after Luxembourg approval
CoinTelegraph - Stripe-owned Bridge has entered the EU MiCA register following Luxembourg approval, joining regulated providers under the bloc’s crypto framework.
MiCA pushes USDT out, leaves USDC in the spotlight
Cryptopolitan - Circle says USDC is the only one of the world’s ten largest stablecoins that currently complies with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. If accurate, the claim means the EU’s roughly 450 million residents no longer have regulated access to most major dollar-backed stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT. The declaration comes as Europe fully...
CLARITY Act delay gives Asian financial hubs an opening: First Digital CEO
CoinTelegraph - Industry figures warned that continued legislative limbo could slow institutional adoption, revive regulation by enforcement and push innovation offshore.
CoinMarketCap Expands Its Pro API With Real-World Asset Data Endpoints
DailyHODL - Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, 7th August 2026, Chainwire The post CoinMarketCap Expands Its Pro API With Real-World Asset Data Endpoints appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
With leverage outnumbering spot volume 6 to 1, XRP traders are walking a $2.36B tightrope
CryptoSlate - Stablecoin-margined XRP open interest on Binance fell to about $186 million on July 31, its lowest level since April 2025, according to CryptoQuant. Bybit held roughly $229 million in the same contract type, about $43 million more than Binance. XRP trades near $1.03, putting the token roughly 3% above the $1 level that has become […] The post With leverage outnumbering spot volume 6 to 1, XRP traders are walking a $2.36B tightrope appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Senate Clarity Act Vote Pushed Past August Recess by Thune
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The vote isn’t happening in August. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the Clarity Act won’t get a floor vote… Read the original on Senate Clarity Act Vote Pushed Past August Recess by Thune. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Price Slides on CLARITY Delay as Analyst Flags Weak August Trend
CryptoPotato - BTC and ETH stayed relatively stable as XRP absorbed most of the market's reaction to the CLARITY Act delay.
MARA Reports $611M Loss While Miners Deposit 581 BTC to NYDIG
Bitcoin.com - MARA Holdings posted a $611 million net loss in the second quarter as its bitcoin treasury shrank 29% year-over-year to 35,577 BTC. The report landed the same week rival Riot Platforms and MARA itself sent a combined 581 BTC to custodian NYDIG. A Rough Quarter by the Numbers MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded bitcoin […]
Bitcoin Miners Are Selling Again: Here’s How Much BTC Was Reportedly Offloaded
CryptoPotato - Miners continue to be under pressure, and the latest data spells some trouble.
Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Invisible Crypto Adoption
U.Today - Anthony Scaramucci believes cryptocurrency's biggest breakthrough will come when people start using blockchain technology without even realizing it. Anthony Scaramucci believes cryptocurrency's biggest breakthrough will come when people start using blockchain technology without even realizing it.
Imposter Uses Counterfeit Documents To Secure $250,000 Loan Against Residential Property Owned by Connecticut Couple: Report
DailyHODL - A Maryland woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly using fake Connecticut driver's licenses to obtain a large home equity loan on a Wallingford couple's property, resulting in an unexpected lien. The post Imposter Uses Counterfeit Documents To Secure $250,000 Loan Against Residential Property Owned by Connecticut Couple: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
MetaMask Agent Wallet Launches With $10,000 Loss Coverage and Dual Trading Modes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MetaMask went live with its Agent Wallet on August 6, 2026. The rollout came after an early access phase that… Read the original on MetaMask Agent Wallet Launches With $10,000 Loss Coverage and Dual Trading Modes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy
Bitcoin.com - Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told Politico, in a budget fight any one of the 27 governments can veto. Commission modeling would bill Malta about $190 million (€165 million) a year, more than Italy’s share, despite a population just over half a million. […]
Ripple's Alderoty Says Crypto Is No Longer Just for 'Crypto Boys'
U.Today - Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has rejected the idea that cryptocurrency remains a niche movement dominated by young male enthusiasts, arguing that the industry now includes millions of Americans from all walks of life. Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has rejected the idea that cryptocurrency remains a niche movement dominated by young male enthusiasts, arguing that the industry now includes millions of Americans from all walks of life.
CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Political Divisions Push Crypto Bill Into September
CryptoPotato - The Senate shelved its landmark crypto bill before recess.
Proposed CLARITY ethics deal could save Trump millions in taxes: Bloomberg
CoinTelegraph - The latest bipartisan ethics proposal would reportedly require Trump to divest crypto businesses while allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on those sales.
AI is reshaping wallet security, Jameson Lopp says after Coldcard thefts
Cryptopolitan - The flaw behind more than $83 million in Coldcard bitcoin thefts is about more than a single hardware wallet failure, according to Casa co-founder Jameson Lopp. It shows a broader change in cybersecurity, with artificial intelligence reducing the time needed for both attackers and defenders to uncover software vulnerabilities. In The Block’s The Starting Block...
China's Top 8 Polysilicon Producers Sign Anti-Volution Pledge After Pricing Guidance
Binance News - On August 6, eight major polysilicon producers in China signed an anti-involution pledge in Shanghai, a week after China's State Administration for Market Regulation issued price-compliance guidance to the solar sector, according to Jiemian News. The companies account for more than 90% of China's effective polysilicon capacity. The pledge calls for prices to stay no lower than full cost and for capacity that exceeds energy-consumption standards to be phased out. Jiemian News said some analysts estimate the move could remove more than 20% of capacity, after polysilicon prices had already fallen below 33,000 yuan per ton. The report also said multiple solar leaders responded cautiously to new U.S. tariff measures, with JinkoSolar saying it still needs to assess the ...
TrendForce Sees 2026 Cloud Capital Spending Rise 90% as AI Server Shipments Get Upgrade
Binance News - TrendForce said total capital spending by the world's nine major cloud service providers is expected to rise about 90% year over year in 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the firm said hyperscale CSPs and Tier-2 data centers have shown stronger demand for NVIDIA rack-scale AI servers, while Google and AWS are expected to ramp up their next-generation ASIC platforms in the second half of 2026, lifting expected annual AI server shipment growth from 28% to nearly 31%.
AI TRENDS | Global AI Funding Reaches $344 Billion in 2026, BofA Global Research Says
Binance News - BofA Global Research data show that global AI-related financing has reached $344 billion so far in 2026, compared with $136 billion for all of 2025. According to Odaily, $157 billion came from dollar-denominated hyperscale cloud providers, $62 billion from non-dollar cloud providers, $51 billion went to data center projects, $50 billion was linked to Nvidia and SpaceX, and $23 billion flowed into the chip sector.
Equinix Says ANA Upgrades Digital Infrastructure Via Equinix Fabric
Binance News - Equinix (NYSE: EQIX) said Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has upgraded its digital infrastructure through Equinix Fabric to support next-generation passenger services, including ticket booking, boarding, customer communications and operations systems. According to Ming Pao, ANA said the setup can speed up application testing, improve business flexibility and help it achieve a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership over five years.
Asia Pacific Share Sales Set Record on AI-Related Deals
Binance News - Blockbuster share sales by artificial intelligence-related companies in Asia Pacific drove record equity capital markets activity last month, despite weakness in the region's stock markets, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Falls as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Cool
Binance News - Bitcoin fell during Asian trading hours. According to Sina Finance, Novaque Research analysts said cooling expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and ongoing concerns about U.S. inflation continued to weigh on demand for crypto assets. Bitcoin may face further selling pressure as more leveraged traders bet on long-term gains while new bitcoin supply enters the market, Novaque added. If prices fail to rise, those traders could be forced to de-risk, which may trigger another wave of selling. Bitcoin fell 0.2% to $64,253.50.
US Treasury Sold Euros to Back the Yen — and the ECB Found Out After the Fact
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury sold euros last week to prop up the Japanese yen. Not dollars. Euros. And the European Central… Read the original on US Treasury Sold Euros to Back the Yen — and the ECB Found Out After the Fact. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Traders Say Hedge Funds Buy USD/JPY Put Options Before U.S. Jobs Data
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, traders said hedge funds bought short-term USD/JPY put options before the release of U.S. employment data. The longest maturity was one week, and USD/JPY was steady around 158.44. Some of the information came from foreign-exchange traders familiar with the transactions, who asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Remixpoint Reports Bitcoin Lending and Staking Results Through July 31, 2026
Binance News - Japan-based bitcoin treasury company Remixpoint has released an update on its crypto operations. According to Foresight News, as of July 31, 2026, the company had about 1,501.27 BTC in bitcoin lending principal and earned about 12.44 BTC in borrowing fees from February through July. Remixpoint also reported about 901.45 ETH and about 13,920 SOL in staking, with total staking rewards of about 28.89 million yen.
Pacific Basin CEO Sees Industry Shift After Iran Conflict
Binance News - Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. CEO Martin Fruergaard said the company is prepared for further business disruptions later this year and has a pipeline of 25 vessels, according to Bloomberg. He made the comments exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show."
BCA Research: Main Headwinds Pressuring Gold May Be Fading
Binance News - According to Jin10, BCA Research said the main factors suppressing gold's rise are fading, U.S. real interest rates may have already peaked, and the U.S. dollar could shift from a headwind for gold to a supportive force. The firm said gold's pullback may already be over.
Hong Kong Insurance Federation Responds to Rumor of 20% Tax on Mainland Offshore Policy Income
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) said no official policy document or implementing rules have been issued so far in response to market rumors that mainland China would levy a 20% personal income tax on offshore policy income.
Meta Faces Pressure in India Over Modi Post Restriction
Binance News - According to CNBC, Meta Platforms is facing increased scrutiny from Indian regulators after briefly restricting a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and being targeted for child-abuse content concerns. A parliamentary panel on Wednesday demanded that Mark Zuckerberg apologize within three days over the Modi post, warning that it could recommend revoking Meta’s safe harbor immunity in India, which would make the company liable for user-generated content on its platforms. Meta said chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan apologized to Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the error restricting Modi’s post, while local media later reported that Zuckerberg himself apologized over child abuse content, deepfake material and platform ...
Oil ETF Ping An Jumps 0.46% as WTI and Brent Rally
Binance News - As of 10:58 a.m. on August 7, 2026, the Guozheng Oil and Gas Index rose 0.35%, while Oil ETF Ping An (159199) gained 0.46% and was close to a fourth straight advance, trading at 0.88 yuan. According to Jiemian News, the ETF tracks the Guozheng Oil and Gas Index, which reflects price moves in listed oil and gas companies on the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing exchanges. The index’s top 10 holdings accounted for 71.98% of its weight as of July 31, 2026, led by PetroChina, JA Solar? No, wait, PetroChina, Jerry? No, sorry, it was PetroChina, Jieer? No.
Ethereum OG Whale Continues Buying LIT, Spending $9.1 Million in Two Months
Binance News - An Ethereum OG whale has continued accumulating LIT, according to onchain monitoring data. According to Foresight News, the whale spent $9.1 million over the past two months to buy 3.91 million LIT at an average price of $2.33 per token.
Whale Accumulates 3.91 Million LIT Over Two Months With $9.1 Million in Purchases
Binance News - A whale identified as 0x7378 has continued buying LIT over the past two months. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the wallet spent a total of $9.1 million to purchase 3.91 million LIT at an average price of $2.33 per token. The buying activity was reported on August 7, based on Lookonchain monitoring.
AI Chipmakers Seen Benefiting From Beijing Tech Push
Binance News - Chinese AI chip designers expect bumper sales this earnings season as Beijing pushes local firms to use homegrown components and cut reliance on American technology, according to Bloomberg.
ether.fi Removes All Restaking Exposure From weETH, Converting It Into an LST
Binance News - ether.fi said it has removed all restaking exposure from weETH, making the token a pure liquid staking token (LST). According to Foresight News, all restaking functions have been moved to weETHs, a liquid restaking token supported by Symbiotic.
BIP-110 Mandatory Signaling to Begin in About 48 Hours
Binance News - Foresight News posted on X (formerly Twitter). BIP-110 supporter @dathon_ohm said mandatory signaling for BIP-110 will begin in about 290 blocks, or roughly 48 hours, at block height 961,632. Miners will be required to signal readiness for BIP-110, or their blocks will be considered invalid and discarded. The post also advised miners and users to upgrade to Bitcoin Knots nodes and warned against continuing to run Bitcoin Core, saying Core will become unsafe after mandatory signaling begins. Foresight News noted that BIP-110 is a Bitcoin improvement proposal designed to ...
Wintermute’s US license pulls a top global crypto liquidity provider onto Wall Street rails
Cryptopolitan - One of the leading liquidity providers in the crypto space just made it to the US securities markets legally. On August 6, Wintermute announced that its New York-based company, Wintermute USA LLC, had registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC and became a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). According to Wintermute, the...
AI TRENDS | xAI’s Grokipedia Has Stopped Processing Edit Requests Since April 24
Binance News - xAI’s AI-generated encyclopedia, Grokipedia, has stopped processing edit requests since April 24, according to Lawfare. According to PANews, the backlog has remained in a review state for more than three months, with the system no longer approving or rejecting changes. Lawfare reported that Grokipedia’s automated backend system gradually stopped submitting model-generated edits between March and mid-April, leaving all later requests to human users. Those requests entered a loop without any handling. User-submitted factual corrections accounted for 97% of all submissions, and the system previously approved or adopted 76.5% of them. ...
STOCKS | SC Crude Rises 5.16% to 536 Yuan Per Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, SC crude oil contract 2609 strengthened sharply intraday, with gains widening to 5.16% as the price climbed to 536 yuan per barrel, turnover surpassing 51 billion yuan, open interest rising by nearly 1,500 lots, and volume and open-interest activity increasing together. The main butadiene rubber contract rose 4.00% intraday to 13,300 yuan per ton.
Ondo Perps Reaches Nearly $7 Billion in Trading Volume in Its First Month
Binance News - Odaily reported that Ondo Perps has been publicly live for nearly a month and has recorded total trading volume of nearly $7 billion. According to Odaily, the platform reached that level within about one month of launch.
Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
CoinTelegraph - Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to pursue a regulated local presence.
XRP Holders Tap $280 Million Morpho Vault via FXRP to Borrow RLUSD
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD stablecoins on Ethereum. Sentora made it official on August 3, adding FXRP as collateral… Read the original on XRP Holders Tap $280 Million Morpho Vault via FXRP to Borrow RLUSD. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket White Sox Outcome Swings 47% In One Hour
Binance News - Polymarket's "Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox" submarket saw the "Chicago White Sox" option swing sharply, falling from 78.5% one hour ago to 31.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 47% drop in probability, and users were advised to note the impact of related breaking news.
Nasdaq's 23-Hour Trading System Wins SEC Approval for December 6, 2026 Launch
Binance News - Nasdaq said its 23-hour trading system has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is scheduled to go live on December 6, 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. stock market will be closed for only one hour each day, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time, for system settlement and data processing, with trading open for the remaining 23 hours.
Senators Weigh Crypto Tax Deferral for U.S. President Donald Trump in Clarity Act Talks
Binance News - Bipartisan senators are discussing an ethics proposal for U.S. President Donald Trump that could include a provision allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on his crypto assets as part of efforts to advance the Clarity Act, Bloomberg reported. According to ChainCatcher, the proposal also calls for the president to divest crypto-related business interests, and the terms are still being negotiated between the White House and lawmakers. In June 2025, Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family crypto businesses, underscoring that much of his earnings have come from digital assets that benefit from his own policies. Democrats are seeking stronger ethics ...
Taiwan Pension Fund to Expand Stock Exposure via Outside Managers
Binance News - Taiwan’s $49 billion public-sector pension fund plans to allocate more assets to third-party managers to increase its exposure to global stock markets, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Firmus Raises $2 Billion in Strategic Equity Funding
Binance News - Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus said it has completed a $2 billion strategic equity financing round. According to Odaily, the investors include Nvidia, Coatue, funds managed by Blackstone, other Blackstone investment vehicles, and global trading and technology firm Jane Street. Firmus said the financing will be used to accelerate the rollout of its Southgate AI Factory project in Australia and prepare for future expansion into other Asia-Pacific markets.
Steak n Shake Says Bitcoin Savings Will Fund Product Quality Upgrades
Binance News - U.S. fast-food chain Steak n Shake said funds saved from Bitcoin payments will be used to improve product quality, including 100% grass-fed beef, beef tallow fries, and real butter. According to Foresight News, the company said its next step is to improve its buns and cheese.
STOCKS | China Solar Shares Whipsawed by Domestic Policy Moves, US Tariff Threats
Binance News - Chinese solar stocks were volatile this week as domestic efforts to end below-cost sales collided with renewed US tariff threats, according to Bloomberg.
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September
CoinTelegraph - Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.
SK Hynix Expands Investment in South Korea's Corporate Bond Market
Binance News - AI-driven fundraising has led global technology giants to issue bonds, and SK Hynix is expanding its investment in South Korean corporate bonds as its cash holdings rise. According to Odaily, credit analysts and market participants estimate that the chipmaker bought about 10 trillion won to 40 trillion won in bonds this year, with the higher estimate including commercial paper. SK Hynix also recently posted a new job focused on managing, developing strategies for, and hedging company funds, including fixed-income investments in government bonds, corporate bonds, and short-term debt instruments. The company’s cash and cash equivalents reached 88 trillion won at the end of the ...
Global Funds Return to India IT Stocks After Months of Selling
Binance News - Global funds have piled back into India IT stocks after selling for months, according to Bloomberg. Smaller IT firms fared better than their larger counterparts during the June quarter.
China’s July Trade Balance Widens to $112.5 Billion
Binance News - According to Jin10, China’s trade balance in July, calculated in U.S. dollars, was $112.5 billion, above the expected $107 billion and down from the previous $125.62 billion.
China's July Imports in U.S. Dollars Rise 27.5% Year on Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's July imports in U.S. dollar terms rose 27.5% year on year, below the expected 27.70% and the previous 36.00%.
AI TRENDS | Alibaba Plans Revenue-Sharing Terms for Next Qwen Open-Source Model
Binance News - Alibaba plans to require revenue-sharing terms in the licensing agreement for its next-generation Qwen open-source AI model, according to people familiar with the matter. According to Odaily, the company wants large commercial users to share revenue generated by the model. The report said Alibaba's plan is similar to Moonshot's approach for Kimi K3. Under the Kimi K3 licensing agreement, users that offer the model as a service and generate annual revenue of more than $20 million must reach a commercial cooperation agreement with Moonshot, with the revenue-sharing ratio reaching up to 30%.