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Bitcoin rallies as BlackRock invests $111M; crypto legislation odds drop; Ether whales withdraw funds.
78 Days Without US Buyers, But Citadel Still Says the Bull Market Is Alive
BeInCrypto - US Bitcoin demand has been negative for a record 78 days, yet Citadel says July only reset the bull market. The post 78 Days Without US Buyers, But Citadel Still Says the Bull Market Is Alive appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Odds of CLARITY crypto legislation passing sink to 27% as Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate leads quit
CryptoSlate - Tyler Williams served as Secretary Scott Bessent's principal adviser on blockchain and digital asset policy, making him one of Treasury's top voices on US crypto regulation. He is returning to the private sector after leaving his post on July 31. His exit is the fourth senior crypto departure from a position of federal power this […] The post Odds of CLARITY crypto legislation passing sink to 27% as Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate leads quit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BlackRock Pumps Bitcoin Stash With $111 Million
U.Today - BlackRock has sparked discussions following a massive Bitcoin purchase, just a day after it sold, but Bitcoin remains steady around the $63,000 mark. BlackRock has sparked discussions following a massive Bitcoin purchase, just a day after it sold, but Bitcoin remains steady around the $63,000 mark.
CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Ethics Provision Draws Democratic Fire
99Bitcoins - Seven Senate Democrats say the CLARITY Act's crypto ethics provision is structurally designed to shield Trump, stalling the bill days before the August recess. The post CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Ethics Provision Draws Democratic Fire appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft
CoinTelegraph - A former FBI supervisory agent pleaded guilty to stealing about $1 million worth of digital assets from an adversarial country and forfeited about $925,000 in funds to government-controlled wallets.
LIVE: Watch SpaceX report earnings for the first time since IPO
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX has erased more than $500 billion in market value since its June 12 debut, with shares now over 50% below their peak. The company reports its first public earnings after today’s closing bell rings, following four straight weekly declines. Analysts expect $6.85 billion in revenue, up 68%, while the quarterly loss widens to 19...
Binance launches gold and silver options as record-breaking rally fuels demand for commodity hedges
Cryptopolitan - Binance announced that it will begin offering options contracts on gold and silver. The largest crypto exchange in the world, which is also now doubling as one of the largest venues for products that have been historically offered in the TradFi domain, added the new option contracts to its roster. The introduction also comes at...
36 Analysts Share Their NVIDIA Stock Forecast Before August Earnings
BeInCrypto - Heading into its August 26 earnings, the Nvidia stock looks strong. Nearly every analyst covering the stock rates it a buy. The shares have been higher over the past week, month, and year, and the company is expected to almost double its profit. Nothing on the surface says caution. Yet the real risk is not The post 36 Analysts Share Their NVIDIA Stock Forecast Before August Earnings appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Five Convicted of Imprisoning Crypto Millionaires in London 'Torture' Ordeal
Decrypt - Two of the five were also convicted of conspiracy to blackmail, in a case police won without either victim testifying.
Ether whales are pulling ETH off exchanges, Here’s why
Cryptopolitan - Demand for ETH is rising based on Binance withdrawals, but US-based buying slowed down, keeping the Coinbase premium in the red.
Bitcoin must clear $65,000 before Friday, or jobs data could turn $62,000 into a trapdoor to $60,000
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin and jobs data are on a collision course this week, with the price pinned between $62,200 and $65,000 after the first economic release worked against the bulls. The ISM Manufacturing PMI printed 55.6 on Aug. 3, beating the 54.0 consensus and rising from June's 53.3 to its highest reading since May 2022. New orders […] The post Bitcoin must clear $65,000 before Friday, or jobs data could turn $62,000 into a trapdoor to $60,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Sen. Thune Says a CLARITY Act Vote Is Coming This Week
Bitcoin.com - Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he still expects a floor vote on the CLARITY Act this week, even as the chamber has just four legislative days left before its August recess. A Vote “This Week,” Again Thune’s latest comments repeat a promise he has made and walked back before. As recently as July 23, […]
MicroStrategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin but Stock Climbs on 100–240% Analyst Upside
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MicroStrategy dumped 1,638 Bitcoin. Then its stock went up. Not exactly what most people expected. The sale, tied to the… Read the original on MicroStrategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin but Stock Climbs on 100–240% Analyst Upside. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds
CoinTelegraph - Apple restored Telegram after the messaging platform removed content that violated its child safety policies and banned the user who posted it.
Ledger CTO: Multisig Not Always the Right Answer
U.Today - Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet has urged Bitcoin users not to rush into adopting multisig wallets following the recent Coldcard security incident. Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet has urged Bitcoin users not to rush into adopting multisig wallets following the recent Coldcard security incident.
Saylor Calls Strategy the “JPMorgan of Crypto”
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor is comparing Strategy to Wall Street’s biggest bank, just weeks after JPMorgan itself warned that Strategy’s bitcoin sales policy could rattle the market. A Bold Comparison, Days After a Warning Saylor’s post landed as a short, declarative line stating that “Strategy is the JPMorgan” of the crypto economy. No thread, no chart, no […]
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
CoinTelegraph - The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token.
Fireblocks Says 99% of EU Firms Back Crypto Rules as Funding Accelerates
Bitcoin.com - European and U.K. financial institutions are investing heavily in digital asset infrastructure, but regulation is shaping their priorities in different ways. Continental firms are building within an established framework, while U.K. companies are preparing for rules still taking shape. UK Firms Plan 59% New Digital Asset Funding as Rules Take Shape European and United Kingdom […]
AI Chip Costs Force Xbox to Raise Prices After PlayStation as GTA VI Release Looms
BeInCrypto - Xbox's $150 price hike and Sony's earlier increase show AI memory demand pressuring US console costs before GTA VI. The post AI Chip Costs Force Xbox to Raise Prices After PlayStation as GTA VI Release Looms appeared first on BeInCrypto.
George Santos Settles CFTC Case Over Trading His Own Kalshi Market
Bitcoin.com - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos will pay $35,069.98 and accept a three-year trading ban to settle CFTC findings that he manipulated a Kalshi market tied to his own State of the Union attendance. A final order reveals he profited first from Yes contracts, then switched to No while continuing to tell the public he planned […]
Crypto firms still seeking frontier AI access; only select few have it
CoinTelegraph - Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable.
FCA Pushes Firms to Back Consumer Monitoring With Real Data, Not Just Reports
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority isn’t messing around. Its latest review of consumer outcome monitoring sent a clear message to… Read the original on FCA Pushes Firms to Back Consumer Monitoring With Real Data, Not Just Reports. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BitMine Stakes 87% of Its Ethereum Holdings in Fresh Conviction Bet
BeInCrypto - BitMine staked 150,120 more ETH, pushing its staked position to 87.4% of holdings, signaling long-term conviction. The post BitMine Stakes 87% of Its Ethereum Holdings in Fresh Conviction Bet appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target.
Major XRP Repricing Could Begin in the Next Few Months: Analyst
CryptoPotato - XRP is testing a six-year support zone that has previously come right before major upside moves, according to the analyst.
Caleb & Brown Eyes UK Wealth Market After $100M Swyftx Deal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Caleb & Brown is going after British money. The Australian crypto brokerage, now part of the Swyftx Group following a… Read the original on Caleb & Brown Eyes UK Wealth Market After $100M Swyftx Deal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi Extends Solidus Labs Surveillance to Kinetic Markets After $31 Billion June Volume
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Kalshi is pushing its trade surveillance deeper into its own infrastructure. The prediction-market operator has brought Solidus Labs’… Read the original on Kalshi Extends Solidus Labs Surveillance to Kinetic Markets After $31 Billion June Volume. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Peter Thiel's Palantir surges after crushing earnings and raising its full-year forecast
Cryptopolitan - Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) jumped 12% in late trading after Monday’s earnings release as the software company beat Wall Street’s second-quarter targets and lifted its 2026 forecast. Adjusted profit came to 41 cents a share, above the 35 cents expected by analysts tracked by London Stock Exchange Group (LSE: LSEG). Revenue reached $1.94 billion, topping the...
Robinhood Joins UK Crypto Registry as Revolut Battle Looms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Robinhood got its Financial Conduct Authority registration on July 31. That’s the green light to offer crypto services in the… Read the original on Robinhood Joins UK Crypto Registry as Revolut Battle Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
CoinTelegraph - The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges.
GEOPOLITICS | CSIS's Yacoubian Says Iran Has the Upper Hand
Binance News - CSIS Director and Senior Adviser Mona Yacoubian said the Trump administration has not carried out some of its maximalist threats against the Iranian regime, leaving Tehran believing it has the upper hand in the conflict, according to Bloomberg.
DEX Share Of Spot Trading Hits Record 24% In July, The Block Reports
Binance News - DEXs accounted for 24% of spot trading volume in July, a record high, up from 17% a year earlier. According to ChainCatcher, centralized exchange spot volume is expected to fall to a 12-month low, dropping from a yearly peak of $2.23 trillion to $670 billion. The decline in trading volume has partly been attributed to a diversion of activity to prediction markets and a broader weakening in crypto interest. On-chain trading products have also continued to improve, with deeper aggregator liquidity and faster cross-chain swap routing narrowing the execution gap with centralized exchanges. Analysts expect better user experience and lower costs to ...
Polymarket Cardinals Option Jumps From 31.5% to 78.5%
Binance News - The win probability for the St. Louis Cardinals option in Polymarket's "St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees" market rose sharply from 31.5% one hour ago to 78.5% at present, a 47-point swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move suggests a sudden news-driven shift in sentiment related to the event.
Teads Sues Google and Alphabet in New York Over Ad Tech Antitrust Claims
Binance News - Teads filed a lawsuit against Google and Alphabet in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 3, seeking monetary damages and other relief, according to Jiemian News. The ad technology company said the case follows a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia that found Google engaged in “illegal anticompetitive conduct” in certain ad tech markets.
STOCKS | S&P/ASX 200 Opens Higher on August 4
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index opened up 19.10 points, or 0.21%, at 9,038.40 on August 4, Tuesday.
Japan-US Yen Intervention Moves Dollar Rate From 145 to 140
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The yen jumped. Japan and the United States stepped in together on Wednesday to stabilize currency markets, and the move… Read the original on Japan-US Yen Intervention Moves Dollar Rate From 145 to 140. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Country Garden Leads Southbound Buying, Southern Hang Seng Tech Top Seller
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX's Disclosure website after the "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding records" showed that on the previous trading day, with holding date August 3, 2026, Country Garden (2007) recorded the largest increase in holdings, up 125 million shares, while Southern Hang Seng Tech (3033) saw the biggest reduction, down 140 million shares, according to Ming Pao.
STOCKS | South Korean and Japanese Stocks Open Higher
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSPI opened up 77.7 points, or 1.24%, at 6,335.15 on August 4, with SK Hynix rising more than 3% and Samsung rising more than 2%. Japan's Nikkei 225 opened up 193.23 points, or 0.30%, at 63,948.13 on August 4.
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Palantir Jumps 10% on Q2 Beat; Snap Climbs 11%, On Semiconductor Gains 5%, Whirlpool Falls 3%
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks made notable moves after the bell. Palantir Technologies rose 10% after second-quarter results beat expectations, powered by a nearly 150% surge in U.S. commercial revenue. On Semiconductor gained 5% after its second-quarter results topped analyst estimates, posting adjusted earnings of 74 cents per share on revenue of $1.6 billion, versus the 71 cents per share on revenue of $1.59 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG; the company also reported better-than-expected margins. Snap climbed 11% after releasing second-quarter results, reporting a loss of 10 cents per share and revenue of $1.6 billion that beat an estimate of $1.54 billion, while global daily active users and average revenue per user also exceeded expectations. Whirlpool fell 3% ...
CME FedWatch: 64.7% Chance of a 25bp Fed Hike by September
Binance News - Jiemian News reported that CME FedWatch assigns a 35.3% probability that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged through September, while the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike is 64.7%. For October, CME FedWatch puts the odds of no rate change at 25.1%, a cumulative 25-basis-point hike at 56.2%, and a cumulative 50-basis-point hike at 18.6%.
Oil Futures Fall About 5%; WTI Settles at $80.34 and Brent at $83.77
Binance News - International crude oil futures settled down about 5% on August 3, 2026. WTI crude oil futures for September delivery fell 5.11% to $80.34 a barrel, while Brent crude oil futures for October delivery fell 4.73% to $83.77 a barrel, according to Jiemian News.
COMEX Gold Futures Rise 0.15% to $4,113 an Ounce, Silver Gains 1.08%
Binance News - COMEX gold futures rose 0.15% to $4,113 an ounce, while COMEX silver futures gained 1.08% to $58.4 an ounce, according to Jiemian News.
Clorox Expects Full-Year Sales Boost From Purell Deal
Binance News - The Clorox Company beat analyst expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter on Monday, even as sales volumes declined and logistics and acquisition costs rose, according to Bloomberg. The company said the recent purchase of Purell hand sanitizer maker GOJO Industries should boost full-year sales.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Steady as Middle East Talks Ease Rate-Hike Pressure
Binance News - Gold traded in a narrow range as traders watched Middle East talks for signs of progress that could reduce pressure on the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, according to Bloomberg. The metal was little changed as investors assessed the potential impact of diplomatic developments on the rate outlook.
STOCKS | Grab Raises Annual Earnings, Sales Forecasts on Strong Ride, Delivery Demand
Binance News - Grab Holdings Ltd. raised its annual earnings and sales forecasts as strong ride-hailing and delivery demand in Southeast Asia helps offset higher fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict, according to Bloomberg. The company said the demand trend is supporting its outlook for the year.
South Korea July CPI Falls 0.2% Month Over Month
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's July CPI fell 0.2% month over month, compared with market expectations for a 0.1% increase and a prior reading of 0.10%.
Bitcoin's next bottom may not arrive until late 2026
Cryptopolitan - On-chain research firms and cycle analysts are projecting late 2026 as the most likely time for Bitcoin to make its cycle low. Those who agree with this scenario note that a further macroeconomic deterioration or a regulatory crackdown could cause the price to bottom in 2027. The global crypto market has witnessed some heavy sell-off...
US lines up meeting with tech giants as AI safety testing becomes top priority
Cryptopolitan - The Trump White House has asked Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI and Google to visit D.C. on Tuesday for a meeting on voluntary government testing of the best US AI models. This comes after two of the four invitees admitted their AI systems breached into outside companies’ networks. Tests built to gauge a model’s hacking potential On...
STOCKS | Amazon Falls Nearly 2% After Hours
Binance News - According to Jin10, Amazon (AMZN.O) fell nearly 2% after hours.
Solo Miner Bags $200K Bitcoin Block Using 100 PH of Rented Hashrate
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A solo miner just pulled off something most Bitcoin hobbyists only dream about. Block 960804 fell to a single operator,… Read the original on Solo Miner Bags $200K Bitcoin Block Using 100 PH of Rented Hashrate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Jeff Bezos Sells $4.07 Billion Worth of Amazon Stock
Binance News - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold $4.07 billion worth of stock, according to Jin10. According to ChainCatcher, the sale was reported by Jin10 and involved Amazon shares.
TMX Australia to Prioritize Tech Migration After Cboe Deal
Binance News - TMX Group Ltd. will prioritize moving clients to its own market technology after completing its purchase of Cboe Global Markets Inc.’s Australian business, according to a senior executive, Bloomberg reported. The company said the technology transition will be its top priority once the acquisition closes.
Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion
CryptoSlate - Strategy's latest Bitcoin sale lifted its 2026 disposals to 5,258 BTC, the largest amount it has sold in any year since adopting the asset in 2020, as the company redirects capital toward supporting its preferred securities. The company sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million between July 27 and Aug. 2 and issued about 3.01 million […] The post Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 1.141 Tons to 1,005.874 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings decreased by 1.141 tons from the previous trading day to 1,005.874 tons.
Bessent's crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits Treasury as CLARITY vote runs out of clock
Cryptopolitan - Tyler Williams, the top digital assets adviser to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has left the federal government and is expected to head back to the private sector. Williams left his role ahead of the Senate’s August recess, which has still not voted on the crypto industry’s signature bill, the CLARITY Act. What was Tyler Williams’...
American Bitcoin Mines Record 932 BTC in Q2, Reserve Tops 8,000
CryptoPotato - American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) mined roughly 932 BTC in the second quarter, its highest quarterly production on record, and grew its strategic reserve to about 8,002 units on June 30.
Exxon, Chevron Post Highest Quarterly Profits in Years
Binance News - Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported their highest quarterly profits in years as gas prices frustrated drivers and US President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.
SpaceX Gains After Musk Backs Stock Before $104 Billion Share Unlock
Binance News - Elon Musk said SpaceX stock is a buying opportunity after it hit a record low, with up to 911.5 million shares set to become free to sell on August 6. The stock fell to $104.83 on Monday before closing at $114.53, according to BeInCrypto, still below its $135 IPO price and far off its $225.64 high. Analysts and traders are watching Tuesday earnings and the lock-up expiration on Thursday for signs of whether selling pressure will deepen.
Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50%
CryptoSlate - Full use at the assumed price would add one new basic share for roughly every two now outstanding. The post Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Team Liquid Odds Fall 23% on Polymarket Dota 2 Match Market
Binance News - Team Liquid's win probability in a Polymarket submarket for the Dota 2 match against Vici Gaming fell sharply from 88.5% an hour ago to 65.5%, a 23% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was recorded in the "match winner" market for the 1win Essence playoffs event and followed a reported sudden-news impact.
NTT Data to Spend at Least $9 Billion on Japan Data Centers
Binance News - NTT Data Group Corp. expects to spend at least $9 billion through 2033 to quadruple its computing capacity to 1 gigawatt, according to Bloomberg. The investment is aimed at meeting surging demand for data centers in Japan.
GEOPOLITICS | Yen Steady After Intervention Speculation
Binance News - The yen held steady in New York trading on Monday after a sharp earlier advance sparked speculation that authorities may have intervened to support the currency again, according to Bloomberg. The move followed last week’s coordinated action between the US and Japan.
Whirlpool Cuts Earnings Outlook on Higher Interest Expenses
Binance News - Whirlpool Corp. lowered its full-year profit outlook after taking on new interest expenses tied to a recent $2 billion secured bond issuance, according to Bloomberg. The appliance maker said the added borrowing costs will weigh on earnings for the year.
South Korea Corporate Direct Financing Falls 15.6% In First Half
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean companies raised 126.58 trillion won ($88.43 billion) through stock and bond sales in the January-June period, down 23.36 trillion won, or 15.6%, from a year earlier, according to data from South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Stock sales dropped 1.26 trillion won to 2.98 trillion won, while corporate bond sales fell 22.1 trillion won, or 15.2%, to 123.59 trillion won. Outstanding corporate bonds totaled 757.24 trillion won at the end of June, up 37.25 trillion won, or 5.1%, from a year earlier.
American Bitcoin President Prusak Exits for Giga Energy’s 6.5-Gigawatt Infrastructure Play
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Matt Prusak is out. The president and interim CFO of American Bitcoin is leaving the Nasdaq-listed mining firm to join… Read the original on American Bitcoin President Prusak Exits for Giga Energy’s 6.5-Gigawatt Infrastructure Play. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Larry Berg Named Next Major League Soccer Commissioner
Binance News - According to CNBC, Larry Berg has been named the next commissioner of Major League Soccer and will replace longtime commissioner Don Garber next year. Garber, 68, will remain in an emeritus role through the end of his contract in 2027. Berg is currently co-owner of Los Angeles Football Club and will have to sell his stake when he becomes commissioner, according to the source familiar with the matter. He was previously a senior partner at Apollo Global Management. Among his first major tasks will be negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with MLS players, with the current deal set to expire at the end of January 2028. He will also oversee the league's next media rights talks after its deal with Apple expires following the 2028-2029 season.
U.S. Treasury Digital Asset Policy Chief Tyler Williams Leaves Post
Binance News - Tyler Williams, a senior U.S. Treasury official responsible for digital asset policy, has left his position. According to Odaily, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Williams’ last day at the department was last Friday. Williams joined the Treasury in early 2025 after serving as Galaxy Digital’s head of policy and is expected to return to the private sector. Williams had served as Bessent’s chief crypto adviser and worked on the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda. His departure comes as Congress remains deadlocked over the CLARITY Act, with the market structure bill held up by disagreements over ethics provisions for federal officials before lawmakers’ ...
Portal Innovations CEO Discusses Trump Medical Research Plan
Binance News - John Flavin, chief executive officer of Portal Innovations, discussed the Trump administration's plan to allocate $200 billion annually to medical research, according to Bloomberg. The Chicago-based firm backs early-stage life sciences companies. The administration is prioritizing individual scientists and private research facilities over traditional university-based research.
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report
CoinTelegraph - A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.
Williams Agrees to Buy Momentum Midstream for Up to $5.5 Billion
Binance News - Williams Cos. reached a deal to buy Momentum Midstream LLC from private equity firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream in a transaction valued at up to $5.5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The acquisition will expand Williams’ natural gas network along the US Gulf Coast.
Snap Projects Strong Sales Growth Ahead of AR Glasses Debut
Binance News - Snap Inc. reported quarterly sales above analysts’ estimates and issued an upbeat forecast for the current period, according to Bloomberg. The results point to optimism ahead of the September commercial debut of the company’s first augmented reality glasses.
Apple's John Ternus Brings Back Retired Hardware Executive
Binance News - Incoming Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Ternus is adding a retired hardware executive from his former hardware engineering team to his new management group, according to Bloomberg. The move brings back a trusted lieutenant from Ternus' earlier role running hardware engineering.
American Bitcoin Bets on Bitcoin Amid $57 Million Loss, ABTC Stock Rises 5%
TheCurrencyAnalytics - American Bitcoin is taking a contrarian approach. While its competitors are shifting towards AI, the company listed on NASDAQ under… Read the original on American Bitcoin Bets on Bitcoin Amid $57 Million Loss, ABTC Stock Rises 5%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Snap Shares Rise More Than 9% After Hours
Binance News - According to Jin10, Snap (SNAP.N) shares rose more than 9% in after-hours U.S. trading.
STOCKS | Palantir Raises Full-Year Outlook After Sales Beat
Binance News - Palantir Technologies Inc. raised its full-year sales and income forecasts after second-quarter revenue topped Wall Street estimates, according to Bloomberg. CEO Alex Karp called the company’s business sales “otherworldly.”
ON Semiconductor Reports Q2 Revenue of $1.6 Billion, Expects $1.65 Billion to $1.75 Billion in Q3
Binance News - According to Jin10, ON Semiconductor reported second-quarter revenue of $1.6 billion in 2026, above market expectations of $1.59 billion, and said third-quarter revenue is expected to be between $1.65 billion and $1.75 billion, compared with market estimates of $1.67 billion.
STOCKS | Palantir Rises 7% After Hours
Binance News - According to Jin10, Palantir (PLTR.N) rose 7% in after-hours U.S. trading.
AI TRENDS | Palantir Raises Full-Year Revenue Outlook to $8.15B-$8.16B
Binance News - According to Jin10, Palantir expects full-year revenue of $8.15 billion to $8.16 billion, up from its previous forecast of $7.65 billion to $7.66 billion.
STOCKS | Palantir Q2 Revenue Rises to $1.93 Billion, Tops Estimates
Binance News - According to Jin10, Palantir reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.93 billion, above market expectations of $1.805 billion and up from $1.003 billion a year earlier.
Legendary Trader Brandt on Bitcoin: Bull Market 'Not Urgent'
U.Today - Veteran trader Peter Brandt has poured cold water on hopes of an imminent Bitcoin rally, saying current chart patterns provide no indication that a new bull market is close despite ongoing optimism among some market participants. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has poured cold water on hopes of an imminent Bitcoin rally, saying current chart patterns provide no indication that a new bull market is close despite ongoing optimism among some market participants.
JPMorgan Updates Monthly Stock Picks, Removes Cheniere Energy and Targa Resources
Binance News - According to CNBC, JPMorgan updated its monthly list of top stock ideas for August, left the overall roster unchanged, and removed Cheniere Energy and Targa Resources from its recommendations. The bank highlighted Walmart as a growth-oriented consumer stock and Eli Lilly as another pick, while noting that Walmart shares have fallen 16% over the past three months after the retailer issued a weaker-than-expected fiscal-year outlook in May. JPMorgan also pointed to Eli Lilly's strong first-quarter results and Goldman Sachs' view that Lilly shares have rallied 39% since the company's 1Q26 print, with investors focused on the drugmaker's next-quarter earnings on Aug. 5.
Iran’s Bushehr Province Governor Says South Pars Gas Field Restores 60 Million Cubic Meters of Daily Gas Output
Binance News - According to Jin10, the governor of Iran's Bushehr province said South Pars gas field has resumed production capacity of 60 million cubic meters of natural gas.
Tom Lee Sees S&P 500 At 7,800; Cramer Recommends Amazon On Dips
Binance News - Tom Lee of Fundstrat said he expects August to be a recovery month and sees the S&P 500 reaching 7,800, while Jim Cramer said Amazon is the stock to buy on weakness. according to BeInCrypto, Lee argued July’s selloff was driven by one leveraged AI fund rather than weak corporate profits, and he said 2027 could be one of the best years for stocks. Cramer also said he will sell all of his Bitcoin, citing quantum-computing risks.
SPYB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 1.12% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Aug 03, 2026, 19:28 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, SPYB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 759.18 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 1.12%
Iran's Supreme Leader Military Adviser: Iran Intensified Drone and Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Final Days of Conflict
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Supreme Leader military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said Iran intensified drone and missile strikes on U.S. bases in the final days of the conflict, causing severe damage to a U.S. base in Kuwait, evacuating Erbil, and prompting U.S. commanders to move from Jordan to the occupied territories. He said these developments forced the U.S. Central Command to withdraw its command and logistics support forces from the Strait of Hormuz strike area, which ultimately led to the failure of the U.S. ground offensive.
Mark Warner Says Trump Cannot Stop Swinging on Iran Policy
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Democratic Senator Mark Warner said U.S. President Donald Trump cannot stop repeatedly changing his position, noting that Trump threatened airstrikes on Iran, then called off the action on the grounds that a deal was about to be reached, and that talks have now broken down again. Warner said the war Trump chose to launch has lasted five months and that there is still no sign of an end.
GEOPOLITICS | Evercore Says Fed Liquidity Tool Could Test Yen Resolve
Binance News - A rarely used Federal Reserve liquidity facility could stop Japan from selling Treasuries to support the yen, according to Evercore ISI, Bloomberg reported. Evercore said prolonged use of the tool could prompt markets to test the resolve of both the US and Japan.
Iran's Economy Minister Says a Two-Year Economic Resilience Plan Has Been Prepared
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Iran has prepared an economic resilience plan that can last at least two years. He also said Iran has drawn up responses to any plot the enemy may carry out against it.
Taco Bell Met With Michigan on Parasite Outbreak Weeks Before Recall
Binance News - Michigan health authorities were in contact with Yum! Brands Inc. about a parasitic outbreak in early July, weeks before Taco Bell officially warned consumers, according to Bloomberg. The report did not say what action, if any, the company took at the time.
AI | Alibaba, Amazon and Apple in Bloomberg Tech 8/3/2026
Binance News - Bloomberg Tech on Aug. 3, 2026, covered Alibaba's latest Qwen model, Amazon's market value topping $3 trillion for the first time, and Apple's new Upgrade program. Bloomberg reported the discussion also included Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman after the company extended gains on a cloud- and AI-driven earnings report, and Apple's shift toward subscriptions.
GEOPOLITICS | Oil Falls as US, Iran Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Oil fell after the US and Iran signaled that talks to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are continuing, raising hopes for higher Middle East supply, according to Bloomberg.
Iranian Military Adviser Mohsen Rezaei Says Iran Would Strike U.S. Warships Entering the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Supreme Leader military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said Iran has missiles and the ability to defend itself, and that it would strike U.S. warships entering the Strait of Hormuz through unauthorized routes.
Strive, American Bitcoin and Bitmine lead accumulation amid Strategy sales
Cryptopolitan - Strive (NASDAQ: ASST), American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC), and Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) each increased their crypto treasuries, while Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for ~ $104.7 million to fund dividends and build its cash reserves. Strategy is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The difference in strategies reveals an already increasing gap between crypto’s biggest name and the...
OpenAI to Publish Manuscripts, Lean Proof Certificates, and Reasoning Process Notes for Mathematicians
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI said it will release these manuscripts, formal Lean proof certificates, and explanations of the reasoning process for mathematicians to review the results and further develop the relevant research ideas.
DELLB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 4.91% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Aug 03, 2026, 18:59 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, DELLB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 431.11 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 4.91%
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Highlights Advances Across Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI said these results span sphere packing, coding theory, group theory, quantum complexity, lattice cryptography, extremal combinatorics, and other areas, including proving the existence of non-sofic groups and achieving exponential improvements in high-dimensional sphere-packing bounds.
GEOPOLITICS | Michael Allen Says US Iran Messaging Confused Region
Binance News - Michael Allen, managing director of Beacon Global Strategies and a former national security aide to President George W. Bush, said the US has failed to maintain a coherent message on Iran, confusing Americans, the Middle East and US adversaries, according to Bloomberg. He also said a tentative agreement to rebuild Gaza is unlikely to be implemented as written, though he said the President and his team deserve credit for trying.
Palantir Options Traders Bet On Bigger-Ethan-Usual Post-Earnings Swing
Binance News - According to CNBC, Palantir options traders were pricing in a 10.5% move after Monday night's earnings report, with call volume more than double put volume as investors positioned for a rebound in the stock. ThinkOrSwim data showed 56,000 calls traded versus fewer than 25,000 puts, while $120 million of the $160 million in premium traded was tied to calls. SpotGamma data showed the most active contract among bulls was the 130-strike call expiring Friday, with 8,500 contracts bought for $4.4 million. Cboe LiveVol data showed the implied post-earnings move was larger than the stock's median 7.4% move over the past year, and options had overestimated the actual move in each of the past five quarters. Even so, seven of the eight biggest dollar trades were neutral or ...
Trump Says ExxonMobil and Chevron Made Too Much Money as Oil Prices Rose
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump said Monday that ExxonMobil and Chevron made too much money as crude oil prices rose because of the Iran war. He said the companies were profiting from a shortage and added, "I don't like it."
South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto
cryptoDNES - South Africa's Reserve Bank introduces draft rules to regulate cross-border crypto transfers, aligning digital assets with existing exchange controls. The post South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.