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Bitcoin sees strong August gains; Strive buys 1,800 BTC; Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply.
Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin is on track to log its best August performance since 2017, demonstrating remarkable resilience against back-to-back macro shocks as escalating US-Iran hostilities and a hawkish pivot from the Federal Reserve test the durability of the digital-asset rebound. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the largest cryptocurrency is trading near $78,400 as of press time, bringing […] The post Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Blackrock’s BUIDL Hits $2.8B, Reclaims Treasury Crown
Bitcoin.com - Blackrock’s BUIDL fund has climbed back to roughly $2.8 billion in assets, reclaiming its spot as the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury product after briefly ceding the title to Circle’s USYC earlier this year. Back on Top, Barely The largest tokenized Treasury fund in the world changed hands twice in six months, and Blackrock just won […]
Bitmine now controls 4.9% of Ethereum supply after adding 53.5K ETH
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine has bought Ether for 65 consecutive weeks, maintaining its accumulation strategy through a prolonged crypto downturn and $5.1 billion in paper losses.
BitMine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Goal with Massive ETH Buy
cryptoDNES - BitMine, led by Tom Lee, now holds 5.9 million ETH. The company is just 134,000 tokens away from its 5% supply target as staking rewards hit $335M annually. The post BitMine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply Goal with Massive ETH Buy appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strategy Buys $370 Million of Bitcoin After Two Months of Silence
U.Today - Michael Saylor has finally purchased Bitcoin again after about a two-month break, now adding 4,603 Bitcoin to its holdings amid market criticisms. Michael Saylor has finally purchased Bitcoin again after about a two-month break, now adding 4,603 Bitcoin to its holdings amid market criticisms.
Japan's 2-Year Yield Hits 31-Year High — Why the Yen Carry Trade Matters for Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Japan's 2-year yield hit a 31-year high, lifting yen carry trade costs and renewing pressure risk for Bitcoin. The post Japan's 2-Year Yield Hits 31-Year High — Why the Yen Carry Trade Matters for Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ireland Excludes Cryptocurrencies from New Tax-Advantaged Investment Options
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ireland just shut the door on crypto. The country’s government has decided not to include cryptocurrencies in its newly launched… Read the original on Ireland Excludes Crypto from New Tax-Advantaged Accounts, Favoring ETF Investors. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strive buys 1,800 Bitcoin for $143M, becomes fifth-biggest corporate holder
CoinTelegraph - Strive’s latest Bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 23,156 BTC, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate holder as crypto markets rebound.
Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys $131M of ETH in Largest Ethereum Purchase Since June
Decrypt - The purchase lifts Bitmine's stash to 5.9 million ETH—4.9% of supply—as chairman Tom Lee points to crypto's strong third quarter.
Russian crypto trading to bring $46B to regulated exchanges in first year after legalization: Report
CoinTelegraph - Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges may see more than $46 billion in crypto trading volume during the first year after legalization, according to estimates from the country’s largest bank.
Why the SEC’s $75 million crypto path is not the same deal Congress is offering
CryptoSlate - The SEC proposal and Congress’s unfinished ancillary-asset framework diverge on who qualifies, what investors can enforce and how overlapping rules would interact. The post Why the SEC’s $75 million crypto path is not the same deal Congress is offering appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Berlin designer claims $88 'Digital Camouflage' shirt hides wearers from AI cameras
Cryptopolitan - Berlin artist Simon Weckert has built a button-up shirt called Digital Camouflage that AI surveillance cameras fail to register as a human being. The creation of the garment is a direct response to the AI-powered video system switching on this month at the city’s Kottbusser Tor transit hub. How can a shirt protect you from...
Russia to legalize crypto in September, targets $40B market
Cryptopolitan - Russia’s new “digital currency” law will enter into force on September 1 to make some crypto transactions perfectly legal while permanently prohibiting others. The legislation expands access to assets like Bitcoin, most notably for non-professional investors and players circumventing war-related Western sanctions and restrictions. Russian crypto regulations to come into effect on Tuesday Starting from...
Ripple Unveils Comprehensive Quantum Security Strategy for XRP Ledger
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple just dropped a full quantum security roadmap for the XRP Ledger. Four stages, targeting completion by 2028, and it’s… Read the original on Ripple Unveils Ambitious 4-Stage Quantum Defense Plan for XRP Ledger by 2028. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strive overtakes Bullish after 1,800 BTC acquisition week
Cryptopolitan - Strive (NASDAQ: ASST) has now jumped to the fifth spot among publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holders, leapfrogging Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) after a 1,800 token accumulation week pushed the firm’s stack to 23,156 BTC worth roughly $1.8 billion as of August 31. The Dallas-based asset manager overtook Bullish as it continues to build up its Bitcoin...
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys 53,501 ETH as Ethereum’s Price Fights for $2,500
Bitcoin.com - On Monday, the publicly traded firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced that it has pushed its ethereum treasury holdings to 5.90 million ETH, putting Tom Lee’s digital asset treasury (DAT) heavyweight within striking distance of controlling 5% of the network’s circulating supply just as ETH prices close out a blistering August comeback. The Connecticut-based company disclosed […]
The two biggest crypto-tracing firms are in court over a $94.66 million ICE deal
Cryptopolitan - Chainalysis says ICE gave rivals three days and one page to answer before handing TRM Labs a $94.66 million sole-source contract. A judge hears it September 2.
Webot’s CEO Says Today’s Trading Bot Is Blind. AI Is How It Learns to See
BeInCrypto - Webot hosted Beyond the Bot: How AI Is Rewiring Automated Trading. Automated trading is already widely used. The discussion was about how far AI should go inside a bot that already runs in the background, and what needs to be in place before it is allowed to do more. Jay Hua, CEO of Webot US The post Webot’s CEO Says Today’s Trading Bot Is Blind. AI Is How It Learns to See appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Ready for Next Leg Up, Top Trader Says
U.Today - Bitcoin may be gearing up for another move higher after holding key support despite a sharp intraday sell-off. Bitcoin may be gearing up for another move higher after holding key support despite a sharp intraday sell-off.
Luke Dashjr leaves OCEAN mining pool
Atlas21 - OCEAN bought back the co-founder’s shares after he left his role following the failure of BIP-110 The post Luke Dashjr leaves OCEAN mining pool appeared first on Atlas21.
Mystery surrounds why an OG burned $1M in Bitcoin
CoinTelegraph - The million dollar question is what prompted a Bitcoin OG to send 20 BTC to a custodian, retrieve it back, and then deliberately burn it?
Strategy buys 4,603 BTC for $370M in first Bitcoin purchase in two months
Cryptopolitan - Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) reverted to its Bitcoin plan. It disclosed a $369.7 million buy in an SEC filing on Monday. This purchase turns out to be Strategy’s first one in the last two months. Michael Saylor’s company is the largest corporate Bitcoin owner, and its comeback from selling to buying might increase confidence among investors....
Metaplanet moves 4,800 BTC worth $377M to Coinbase
CoinTelegraph - The Japanese Bitcoin treasury company has transferred 10,270 BTC to Coinbase Prime this week, an amount equal to more than 29% of its reported holdings.
Strive Keeps Buying Bitcoin: Another 1,800 BTC Push Holdings Past 23K
CryptoPotato - It's a crypto-accumulation day today, as Strive has joined Strategy and Bitmine.
Bailey warns G20 that frontier AI could destabilize the financial system
Cryptopolitan - Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, has warned the world’s top finance officials that the most advanced artificial intelligence models now threaten the stability of the global financial system. Bailey says cyber attacks are one of the dangers regulators should worry about first. Why is cyber risk from AI a big worry right...
Polygon Patches Security Flaws in Austin and Kyoto Hard Forks
CoinPaprika - Polygon disclosed security vulnerabilities it fixed through two hard forks, Austin and Kyoto, deployed before public disclosure. The most severe flaw could have let one crafted transaction force costly work across every validator, but Polygon said no exploit hit mainnet.
Strategy buys $370M Bitcoin in first corporate purchase since June
CoinTelegraph - Strategy added to its BTC treasury for the first time in two months, while continuing to bolster its cash reserves and buy back its perpetual STRC preferred stock.
Bitcoin Price Battles Back From $77K as Bulls Eye $80K Breakout
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin is fighting to steady itself Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after a hard rejection from the upper-$79,000 range flushed the leading crypto asset toward $77,000 per coin before buyers finally showed up. With bitcoin’s price trading between $78,000 and $78,500, the tape has become a fight between a short-term rebound and heavy resistance near $79,300-$80,000, […]
Bitcoin treasury company registers 93% of shares for resale and puts third of its crypto into options
CryptoSlate - The shares are already issued and may never be sold, while loan, treasury and cash risks remain. The post Bitcoin treasury company registers 93% of shares for resale and puts third of its crypto into options appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BitGo Expands Services with Acquisition of NYDIG's Trading Division
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened BitGo just bought NYDIG’s institutional trading division. The deal is meant to beef up BitGo’s derivatives and financing… Read the original on BitGo Acquires NYDIG’s Institutional Trading Arm to Transform Crypto Custody Services. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
A 71,000% Profit Surge Is Taking Longsys to Hong Kong Investors
BeInCrypto - Shenzhen Longsys Electronics, a Chinese semiconductor company, is seeking up to HK$6.28 billion, or about $800 million, from a Hong Kong share sale. The company set out the terms in a listing document on Monday. The memory chipmaker already trades in Shenzhen. Its Hong Kong offer price sits well below where the mainland stock trades. The post A 71,000% Profit Surge Is Taking Longsys to Hong Kong Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto.
OpenAI's ChatGPT growth puts it under stricter EU scrutiny, with Reddit, Roblox
Cryptopolitan - The European Commission has advanced OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) and Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) to the toughest regulation tier on its Digital Services Act (DSA) as of Monday, August 31, 2026. ChatGPT became a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), while Reddit and Roblox were added to the Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) category. The...
$110 Million in One Week: XRP ETFs Reclaim 2025 High
U.Today - Large and fresh capital has continued to increasingly pour into the XRP ETF market since the asset rallied massively in mid-August, causing them to achieve the largest weekly inflow of the year. Large and fresh capital has continued to increasingly pour into the XRP ETF market since the asset rallied massively in mid-August, causing them to achieve the largest weekly inflow of the year.
Strategy Buys $370M of Bitcoin in First Purchase Since June
Decrypt - The 4,603 BTC cost an average of $80,318, some 29% above what the company took for the coins it sold this summer.
Saylor Strikes Again: Strategy Scoops Up $370M Worth of Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - Strategy purchased another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, pushing Michael Saylor’s company deeper into its long-running bitcoin treasury strategy after he teased the acquisition on Sunday. Saylor Delivers on ‘We’re Back’ With 4,603-Bitcoin Purchase The Nasdaq-listed company acquired the bitcoin at an average price of $80,318 per coin, according to Saylor’s announcement Monday, Aug. 31. […]
Crypto Platforms Suffer $3,630,000,000 in Crypto Losses as Audited Platforms Suffer Heavily: Report
DailyHODL - Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion across 245 incidents from January 2025 to July 2026, with 60% of exploited platforms having completed audits that accounted for 88.44% of funds drained. The post Crypto Platforms Suffer $3,630,000,000 in Crypto Losses as Audited Platforms Suffer Heavily: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Blackboard to Open Alpha on September 1
DailyHODL - Singapore, Singapore, 31st August 2026, Chainwire The post Blackboard to Open Alpha on September 1 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
FOMO Cracks Top 5 US Finance Charts, Passes Kalshi and Cash App
Bitcoin.com - Fomo, the social crypto trading app built for Robinhood Chain and other networks, has climbed into the top five U.S. finance apps on Apple’s App Store, overtaking Cash App and rival prediction market Kalshi. From Beta App to Chart-Topper Fomo launched its public beta in May 2025, founded by Paul Erlanger and Se Yong Park. […]
Crypto Laundromat Smashed: FBI and Australian Police Crush Global Cyber Syndicate
U.Today - FBI and Australian Police crush a global cyber syndicate laundering millions in crypto via open-source hacks. FBI and Australian Police crush a global cyber syndicate laundering millions in crypto via open-source hacks.
Markets pivot to September Fed rate hike: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin approached the August monthly close below key resistance with markets once again pricing in a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in September.
Metaplanet Sends $188M More Bitcoin to Coinbase in 3 Hours
Bitcoin.com - Metaplanet moved 2,400 BTC, worth about $186 million, into Coinbase Prime in just three hours on August 31, its third large transfer to the exchange since August 25. Six Transactions, Three Hours, $186 Million Metaplanet moved again, and this time onchain trackers caught nearly every step. Trackers flagged the Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm depositing 2,400 […]
Bullish Zone: XRP Ledger Prints 200% Increase, With 103% Surge in Volume
U.Today - XRP remains in the bullish mode as reflected in the growth of key metrics. XRP remains in the bullish mode as reflected in the growth of key metrics.
Revived Bitcoin Wallets From Early 2010s Transfer Substantial Holdings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Old Bitcoin is waking up. Wallets that sat completely untouched since 2010 and 2011 have started moving funds this year,… Read the original on $200 Million in Dormant Bitcoin from 2010-2011 Begins to Move After a Decade. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
$96M Trump-linked USD1 transfer trail puts Binance concentration back in focus
Cryptopolitan - An on-chain tracker flagged the movement of 30 million World Liberty Financial USD (USD1) from Fireblocks’ custody wallet to Binance in the last 15 hours, ending August 31. This continues the trend, which has already moved most Trump-related stablecoins to a single offshore exchange. In the context of the global cryptocurrency market, which increasingly relies...
Bitrue AI Review 2026: How Its Free AI Trading Copilot Works
BeInCrypto - Crypto exchange Bitrue is approaching its 8th anniversary in 2026, and it’s launching a new interface designed to help traders make informed decisions using AI. But is it any good? Bitrue AI is pitched as a beginner-friendly trading copilot. It scans live markets, proposes a strategy, sets entry and exit parameters and can manage a The post Bitrue AI Review 2026: How Its Free AI Trading Copilot Works appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Logs Strongest August in Nine Years, Setting Stage for Q4
U.Today - Bitcoin is on track to record its strongest August performance in nine years. Bitcoin is on track to record its strongest August performance in nine years.
Strategy’s Cash Reserve Raises the Stakes for Its Next Bitcoin Filing
99Bitcoins - Strategy’s larger USD Reserve and STRC plans shape its Bitcoin strategy, but Michael Saylor’s post did not confirm a new purchase. The post Strategy’s Cash Reserve Raises the Stakes for Its Next Bitcoin Filing appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
BYD dips 5% after revenue falls despite a Q2 profit rebound
Cryptopolitan - BYD shares dropped nearly 5% in Hong Kong following Friday’s mid-year earnings release. While the EV giant managed to break its five-quarter losing streak, it did so only because exploding international sales—now over half its total revenue—bailed out a starkly slowing Chinese market. The company’s mid-year numbers show overseas revenue jumped 34% to $27 billion,...
US Jobs Reports Put Bitcoin’s September Price Move in Focus This Week
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin faces a pivotal week as US jobs data could shift September FOMC rate-hike odds and reshape crypto-market sentiment. The post US Jobs Reports Put Bitcoin’s September Price Move in Focus This Week appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Russia Launches State-Backed Digital Ruble Amid U.S. Employment Reports
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Russia flipped the switch on its digital ruble this week. The move is big — maybe bigger than markets are… Read the original on Russia Launches Digital Ruble to Strengthen Financial Sovereignty Amid Global Sanctions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Paybis rolls out major upgrade to its Crypto On/Off Ramp, expanding partner integrations
DailyHODL - Riga, Latvia, 31st August 2026, Chainwire The post Paybis rolls out major upgrade to its Crypto On/Off Ramp, expanding partner integrations appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Luke Dashjr Resigns From OCEAN Ahead Of Bitcoin Hard Fork
Binance News - Luke Dashjr has resigned as chairman and chief technology officer of Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN, and the company repurchased all of his equity. He now calls the main Bitcoin chain “Spamcoin,” according to BeInCrypto, as a Bitcoin hard fork he backs is set to switch to BLAKE2b on Tuesday. OCEAN’s hashrate fell 96% in August after it routed customer power to a minority chain for about 18 hours, while BTC trades near $77,655.
AI-Generated Drama Debuts In Prime Time On Hunan TV
Binance News - Mainland China’s first AIGC long-form drama, "The Journey After the West," will air in Hunan TV’s 8 p.m. prime-time slot tonight, making it the first AI-produced series to be broadcast in a satellite TV prime-time window, according to ETNet. The 30-episode first season was fully AI-produced with technical support from Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5. Each episode runs 40 minutes and will air once a day. Before its television debut, the series also went live on Mango TV at 6 p.m. tonight, giving paying subscribers early access. ...
Saudi Arabia May Raise October Asia Oil OSP by $2 to $6 per Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, a Reuters survey showed Saudi Arabia may raise its official selling price for crude sold to Asia in October after Middle East spot crude markets surged on tighter supply and strong demand. The survey of five refinery sources showed that Arab Light, the flagship grade, is expected to be priced at parity with the Oman/Dubai average or at a premium of up to $4 per barrel, implying an increase of $2 to $6 per barrel from September. Saudi Arabia's September OSP was at a discount, the lowest level in six years. The expected price increase comes after Middle East spot crude markets strengthened sharply, with the Dubai crude spot premium to swaps rising to $13.58 per barrel on August 21, the highest since late May. The average premium this month was about $9.71 ...
Krugman Says Powell's Jackson Hole Remarks Were Conventional
Binance News - U.S. economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole global central bankers' symposium was "utterly conventional" and did not signal aggressive policy changes, according to ETNet. Powell reiterated last Friday that the Fed's goal remains to bring inflation back to 2%, a stance seen as hawkish and prompting markets to revive expectations of a September rate hike. Krugman said Powell did not hint at a rate cut or cater to U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for lower borrowing costs, instead returning to standard inflation measures and signalling a hawkish ...
Fomo Reports 25 Traders Have Made Over $1 Million in Past 30 Days
Binance News - Fomo said 25 traders have each made more than $1 million over the past 30 days, with @unipcs ranking first at over $5.8 million in profit. According to Odaily, the total number of traders on the platform who have reached $1 million in profit stands at 26.
US Airline Group Says Fares Should Stabilize as Fuel Costs Surge
Binance News - Chris Sununu, chief executive of Airlines for America, said on Sunday that airfares are likely to stabilize even as jet fuel prices have surged over the past six months since the outbreak of war in Iran. According to Sina Finance, he said travel demand remains strong, fares are unlikely to rise sharply, and Asia and Europe will be hit harder. Kayak data showed average jet fuel prices at $3.82 per gallon, down from a May peak of $4 per gallon. U.S. domestic and international airfares both peaked in May, with domestic tickets nearly $100 more expensive than a year earlier and international fares up more than $200 year over year. ...
Turkey Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Second Quarter
Binance News - Turkey’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter despite tightening measures introduced to cushion the economic fallout of the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Zhipu Rises 7.4% Ahead Of Interim Results
Binance News - Zhipu (02513) rose 7.4% to HK$1,171, with about 5.58 million shares traded for HK$6.219 billion, according to ETNet. The company is due to report interim results after the market close today. Morgan Stanley expects first-half revenue of RMB 967 million, with cloud services accounting for 72% of sales as scale expands. It also forecasts adjusted net loss of RMB 2.3 billion and a year-on-year decline in gross margin to 31.9% as the cloud business mix rises.
TotalEnergies Shares Rise 1.9% as New U.S.-Iran Conflict Lifts Oil Prices
Binance News - According to Jin10, TotalEnergies shares rose 1.9% as a new round of conflict between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher.
AI TRENDS | TrendForce Sees 2026 Global Smartphone Panel Shipments Falling 2.5%
Binance News - According to Jin10, TrendForce said its latest panel industry research estimates global smartphone panel shipments at about 2.25 billion units in 2026, with the annual decline narrowing to 2.5% from a previous forecast.
STOCKS | Lepu Biopharma Rises More Than 10% As Turnover Tops HK$102 Million
Binance News - Lepu Biopharma (02157) rose as much as 10.0% to HK$4.56 and was last up 9.8% at HK$4.55, after moving above its 50-day moving average of HK$4.301, according to ETNet. The stock traded 23.88 million shares worth HK$102 million. It has gained for five straight sessions, with a cumulative rise of 18.8%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Put Options Limit Rebound, Silver Call Options Are Cut
Binance News - According to Jin10, bearish gold options were positioned early, limiting rebound room, while silver call options were broadly reduced and put options saw significant additions near and below the current price.
Binance Wallet Adds Access to Sports Prediction Markets
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that users can access Sports prediction markets through the Binance App and Binance Wallet Web. In the Binance App, the path is Exchange, then Markets, then Prediction, then Sports, or Wallet, then Home, then Prediction, then View more, then Sports. On the web, the path is Trade, then Prediction, then Sports, or Binance Wallet Web, then Prediction, then Sports. The announcement said prediction markets are available only to users in eligible regions and may not be available to all users. No additional details were provided about supported markets, timing, or other product changes.
Catalyst Funds Manager Says Warsh’s Remarks Rebuilt Market Confidence
Binance News - According to Jin10, Catalyst Funds senior portfolio manager Larry Holzenthaler said Kevin Warsh’s Friday remarks successfully rebuilt market confidence. He said Warsh gave the impression that the Federal Reserve is very focused on inflation and committed to bringing it back to the 2% target, while investors should expect the Fed to raise rates if necessary.
CFTC Orders Former White House Employee to Pay $172,000 for Prediction Market Insider Trading
DailyHODL - A former federal employee is settling CFTC charges after misappropriating advance knowledge of presidential speeches to trade event contracts on a prediction market platform and generate over $107,500 in profits. The post CFTC Orders Former White House Employee to Pay $172,000 for Prediction Market Insider Trading appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Japan Industry Ministry Seeks Record ¥7.8 Trillion for Chips, AI
Binance News - Japan’s Industry Ministry is seeking an unprecedented ¥7.8 trillion ($49 billion) budget to speed investment in semiconductors, AI and other strategic industries, according to Bloomberg. The request is tied to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s growth agenda.
AI TRENDS | FSB Chair Andrew Bailey Warns G20 on AI Threat to Financial Stability
Binance News - According to Jin10, Bank of England Governor and Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey warned G20 finance ministers and central bank governors that frontier AI models are intensifying cyber risks and raising the risk of market crashes. In a letter, he said financial services firms and technology groups must prepare for scenarios in which multiple companies or shared technology dependencies are hit by more severe disruption, and he urged more countries to take appropriate measures to control the release of new frontier AI models.
STOCKS | Deepexi Surges 10% To Break Above 50-Day Moving Average
Binance News - Deepexi Technology (01384) rose as much as 10.1% to HK$36.58, moving above its 50-day moving average of HK$35.915, according to ETNet. The stock last traded at HK$36.56, up 10.05%, after touching a low of HK$33.14. Turnover reached 6.3113 million shares worth HK$222 million. The active buy-sell ratio was 55:45, with net active buying of HK$19.91 million. Deepexi has now risen for two straight sessions, gaining 11.9% over that period.
Japan Faces Biggest Food And Beverage Price Wave Of The Year In September
Binance News - Japan is set to see 4,923 food and beverage items rise in price in September, about three times the level a year earlier and the highest monthly total so far this year, according to ETNet. Teikoku Databank said the survey covered 195 major Japanese food companies. Seasonings accounted for the largest share of the increases at 1,959 items, followed by processed foods at 1,848 items, including frozen products. The company said tighter Middle East tensions have pushed up oil prices, while a weaker yen and higher logistics costs are also prompting food makers to pass on ...
ByteDance Raises Doubao Share Price 14.6% and Expands Employee Grants
Binance News - ByteDance recently held a Doubao equity briefing and introduced new employee compensation terms. According to ChainCatcher, the Doubao share price was raised from $14.85 in June to $17.02, an increase of about 14.6%, and some employees may receive Doubao shares worth about 5% of total compensation. Employees can also choose to convert a portion of their cash compensation into Doubao shares, with the ratio varying by seniority. The changes mainly apply to the Seed large-model division, including pretraining, multimodal, and VLM teams, as well as the main Doubao app team under Flow. ...
STOCKS | Middle East Conflict Lifts Shipping Returns as Long-Term Investors Add Exposure
Binance News - Shipping rates and vessel prices remain elevated as the Middle East conflict continues, drawing more long-term institutional investors into the sector. According to Sina Finance, asset managers said pension funds and large investors have sharply increased demand for hard-asset allocations, with shipping assets becoming a key focus. Nicholas Tsirogaras, chief executive of Tufton Investment Management, said investors who met with the firm over the past two quarters increased their holdings in the company. Andreas Povlsen, head of maritime at private credit firm Hayfin, said investors have recognized the value of shipping as a ...
AI TRENDS | Qianwen Creation Launches Agent Teams With Wan 3.0 Video Model
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the AI platform Qianwen Creation for professional content creators launched its Agent Teams feature on August 31 and has opened it to all users on PC and app, with Wan 3.0 video generation model and its Prime version, as well as Qwen-Image-3.0 image models, integrated at launch.
Iran's National Oil Company CEO Says Kharg Island Oil Operations Have Not Stopped
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's National Oil Company CEO said oil operations on Kharg Island have not stopped.
STOCKS | Hong Kong AI Stocks Strengthen as MINIMAX-W Surges Over 17%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong AI stocks strengthened, with MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) rising more than 17% and Zhipu (02513.HK) climbing more than 5%.
1000 Yatirimlar Holding Signs MoU With Uber on Turkey EV Ecosystem
Binance News - Turkey's 1000 Yatirimlar Holding said on August 31 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uber to establish a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the development of Turkey's electric vehicle ecosystem. According to Jiemian News, the two sides plan to combine Uber's global technology infrastructure with 1000 Yatirimlar and its BinBin unit's local operating capabilities to promote the electrification of taxis.
STOCKS | South Korea's Kospi Narrows Losses as Pension Funds Buy Late
Binance News - South Korea's benchmark Kospi briefly erased a loss of as much as 3.6% before trading down 0.1%. According to Sina Finance, Samsung Securities stock sales trader Lim Roy said pension funds bought Kospi constituent stocks significantly in the closing minutes, with a focus on technology shares. Lim said pension funds were net buyers of 120 billion won of stocks within 20 minutes. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were little changed after both had fallen more than 4% earlier and recovered their losses. Retail investors were net buyers of 785 billion won of Kospi stocks, while foreign investors were net sellers of 931 billion won. The small-cap Kosdaq index narrowed its decline from ...
STOCKS | MiniMax Surges 15% To Break Above 50-Day Line
Binance News - MiniMax (00100) rose as much as 15.2% to HK$346 and broke above its 50-day moving average of HK$308.882, according to ETNet. The stock hit a high of HK$346.4 and a low of HK$296, with turnover of 14.82 million shares worth HK$4.787 billion. The active buy-sell ratio was 63:37, with net active buying of HK$1.245 billion. Morgan Stanley was the largest net passive buyer at HK$103 million, while China Investment Information was the largest net passive seller at HK$283 million. The Hang Seng Tech Index was down 0.3% at 4,591.
Metaplanet Transfers 1,600 BTC to Two Newly Created Wallets
Binance News - Metaplanet transferred 1,600 BTC to two newly created wallets, according to Onchain Lens monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move was reported without additional details on the purpose of the transfer.
Metaplanet Transfers 1,600 Bitcoin to Two Newly Created Wallets
Binance News - Onchain Lens reported that Metaplanet transferred 1,600 Bitcoin to two newly created wallets, with the holdings valued at about $124 million. According to Odaily, the two wallet addresses are bc1qupyn06sfeqpm9ldzgcw9n70zxnm5ehq3720ygz and bc1qdxg8dj8k05vr550fj9atpxlxvxqv8mqzvlndvf.
STOCKS | Shanghai Composite Turns Higher, AI Shares Strengthen
Binance News - China's Shanghai Composite Index reversed earlier losses to close up 0.26% at 3,962.52, while the CSI 300 fell 0.28%, the Shenzhen Component dropped 0.29% and the ChiNext Index lost 0.41%, according to ETNet. Shanghai B shares rose 1.33% and Shenzhen B shares fell 0.8%. AI-related stocks strengthened, while pharmaceuticals and non-ferrous metals were among the biggest decliners.
STOCKS | China Environmental Technology Surges More Than 40%
Binance News - China Environmental Technology (00646) jumped more than 40% to as high as HK$0.15, breaking above its 100-day moving average of HK$0.142, according to ETNet. The stock traded as low as HK$0.107, with 403,200 shares changing hands for HK$53,600. The active buy-sell ratio was 84:16, and net active buying totaled HK$34,200. The biggest net passive buyer was SinoPac Securities, while the biggest net passive seller was Haitong International Securities.
Ripple Continues Massive RLUSD Minting Spree on XRPL
U.Today - Ripple is accelerating the expansion of its RLUSD stablecoin, with millions of tokens minted across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in recent days as the dollar-pegged asset’s total supply climbs above $2 billion. Ripple is accelerating the expansion of its RLUSD stablecoin, with millions of tokens minted across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum in recent days as the dollar-pegged asset’s total supply climbs above $2 billion.
ICAC, Police And Competition Commission Bust HK$500 Million Building Repair Bid-Rigging Ring
Binance News - Hong Kong's ICAC, police and the Competition Commission have broken up a building repair corruption and bid-rigging syndicate led by an engineering contractor, arresting 50 people, according to ETNet. The case involves repair projects at 27 housing estates and buildings across the city, with the preliminary total value of the contracts estimated at nearly HK$500 million. Among those arrested were the alleged ringleader and core members of the group, and some suspects had triad backgrounds. Investigators said the contractor was suspected of using bribery to secure ...
STOCKS | UBS Raises Yankuang Energy Target Price To HK$15
Binance News - UBS raised its target price on Yankuang Energy (01171) to HK$15 from HK$14 and kept a Buy rating, according to ETNet. The broker said Yankuang Energy reported first-half 2026 net profit of RMB 7.1 billion, up 48% year on year and in line with its earlier profit warning. Second-quarter net profit rose 55% year on year to RMB 3.2 billion, and recurring profit more than doubled from the first quarter after excluding about RMB 2.9 billion in asset-sale gains booked in the first quarter. First-half operating cash flow was RMB 13.8 billion, down 1% year on year, while ...
STOCKS | BofA Raises CICC Target Price On Strong First-Half Profit
Binance News - Bank of America said CICC (03908) delivered strong performance in the first half of 2026, with net profit of RMB 8.2 billion, up 89% year on year and well above market expectations, according to ETNet. The bank raised its target price on CICC to HK$27.6 from HK$27 and kept a Buy rating. It said CICC International reported 53% year-on-year net profit growth in the first half of 2026 and an annualised return on equity of 23%. CICC International contributed 31% of group revenue and was a key driver of balance-sheet expansion, helped by steady growth in equity derivatives. Total ...
Morgan Stanley Cuts Haidilao Target Price To HK$16.5
Binance News - Morgan Stanley cut its target price on Haidilao (06862) to HK$16.5 from HK$17.5 and kept an Overweight rating, according to ETNet. The broker said it updated its estimates after Haidilao's first-half 2026 interim results and briefing. It lowered its 2026-28 revenue forecasts by 3% each and trimmed net profit estimates by 5% to 9%. Morgan Stanley now assumes slightly slower revenue growth, citing weaker-than-expected first-half growth in Haidilao hotpot revenue, with average selling prices and customers per table slightly below expectations, as well as a ...
STOCKS | BofA Raises ENN Energy Target Price To HK$63
Binance News - Bank of America raised its target price on ENN Energy (02688) to HK$63 from HK$60 and kept a Buy rating, according to ETNet. The broker said ENN Energy reported core profit of RMB 3.18 billion for the first half of 2026, down 1.5% year on year, but results were better than its estimates thanks to stronger LNG trading profit and higher gas dollar margins. It said the new HK$3 per share dividend floor policy implies an attractive 6.1% yield for ENN Energy, while its stronger balance sheet and dividend upside are broadly in line with peers. ...
STOCKS | GX Hang Seng Tech Sees Cross Trade Of 6.137 Million Shares
Binance News - GX Hang Seng Tech (02837) recorded a cross trade of 6.137 million shares at 1:17 PM, with the shares changing hands at HK$5.642 each, 0.8% below the previous close, involving HK$34.63 million, according to ETNet. The ETF was down 0.7% at HK$5.65. Turnover reached 6.8325 million shares worth HK$38.55 million, with active buy and sell ratios at 43:57 and net active selling of HK$10,700.
AI TRENDS | Samsung Electronics develops 8-layer HBM4E at Nvidia's request
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Samsung Electronics is working with Nvidia to develop 8-layer seventh-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4E), down from the originally planned 12-layer and 16-layer options, and Nvidia's proposed speed specification is 17-18Gbps, about 20% above Samsung's initial HBM4E sample speed of 14.4Gbps.
STOCKS | China Life Insurance Rises 2.8% To One-Month High
Binance News - China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (02628) rose as much as 3% to HK$30.32, a one-month high, and was last up 2.8% at HK$30.24, according to ETNet. The stock traded 37.59 million shares worth HK$1.121 billion. Active buy orders outnumbered active sell orders 72:28, with net active buying of HK$474 million. It has risen for four straight sessions, gaining 7.5% over that period. Among related financial shares, China Construction Bank (00939) rose 3.45%, Agricultural Bank of China (01288) gained 2.33%, ICBC (01398) added 1.48%, China Merchants Bank (03968) climbed 3.33%, and Bank of China (03988) advanced 5.38%. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Bessent Plans G20 Push to Review Trade Terms With China
Binance News - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he plans to ask Group of 20 members to review their trade terms with China, according to Reuters. The comments come before the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies meet.
Japan Firms Keep Hiring Foreign Workers Despite Tighter Rules
Binance News - A severe labor shortage remains the main reason Japanese companies hire foreign workers, a government survey showed Monday, according to Bloomberg. The finding underscores Japan’s reliance on overseas labor even as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to tighten rules for non-Japanese residents.
GEOPOLITICS | South American Producers Face New EU Trade Deal Competition
Binance News - European farmers’ fears about South American competition delayed talks for more than two decades over one of the world’s biggest free trade deals, according to Bloomberg. The article says South American producers are now worried about new rivals from the EU trade deal.
Japan July Housing Starts Rise 8.19%, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's July housing starts rose 8.19% year on year, compared with the expected 7.8% and the previous 18.60%.
China’s August LNG Imports Seen Falling as Prices Weigh on Demand
Binance News - China’s liquefied natural gas imports are set to decline in August from a year earlier, according to ship-tracking data, as higher prices tied to the war in the Middle East weighed on consumption, Bloomberg reported.
AI TRENDS | GigaDevice Joins Zephyr Open-Source Real-Time Operating System Project
Binance News - GigaDevice has officially joined the Zephyr open-source real-time operating system project and become a dual silver member of the Zephyr project and the Linux Foundation. According to Odaily, the project is hosted by the Linux Foundation, and the company said the cooperation marks a new stage in its global open-source ecosystem strategy.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say Supertanker Was Hit by Two Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards said a supertanker caught fire and stopped sailing after being hit by two mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and said the vessel was trying to illegally pass through the southern part of the strait.
Black Sesame Technologies Narrows Revenue Losses But Midyear Loss Widens
Binance News - Black Sesame Technologies (02533) said its interim loss widened to RMB 770 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB 762 million a year earlier, and it will not pay an interim dividend. According to ETNet, revenue rose 81.3% to RMB 458 million in the period, while adjusted net loss under non-IFRS measures widened to RMB 643 million from RMB 549 million a year earlier. Basic loss per share was RMB 1.18.
United Energy Group Interim Profit Rises 28.7%
Binance News - United Energy Group (00467) reported interim net profit of HK$953 million for the period ended June 31, 2026, up 28.7% from a year earlier, with basic earnings per share of 3.71 HK cents and no interim dividend, according to ETNet. The company said in its formal announcement that further details of the results are available in its official notice.