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Bitcoin mining stocks rise as industry shifts focus to AI; White House engages crypto leaders for innovation.
Ethereum Foundation pivots away from Poseidon in post-quantum plan
CoinTelegraph - Advances in compact proofs have erased Poseidon’s previous performance advantage, according to researcher Justin Drake.
XRP Price Shift Reworks Evernorth Shares Before Its Nasdaq Debut
Bitcoin.com - XRP’s price at closing will determine how many Evernorth shares investors receive under the amended transaction. Based on Aug. 13 prices, fewer shares are expected, giving each Armada II share a larger interest in Evernorth’s XRP treasury. XRP Price and Closing Share Issuance XRP’s market price at closing will determine how many shares Evernorth allocates […]
How Pokémon Cards Outpaced the S&P 500 and Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Pokémon trading cards outperformed both the S&P 500 and Bitcoin over the past three months, posting a 22.8% gain while the cryptocurrency fell sharply. The divergence highlights how collectibles are behaving as an asset class largely disconnected from financial markets. The Numbers Behind the Outperformance A card index tracks the aggregate value of graded collectibles, The post How Pokémon Cards Outpaced the S&P 500 and Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
White House Engages Crypto Industry Leaders Before CFTC Innovation Meeting
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto leaders are heading to the White House next week, just one day before the CFTC holds a meeting for… Read the original on White House Hosts Crypto Leaders Ahead of Key CFTC Meeting. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Bitcoin Is Burning': Red Team Turns to Chinese AI to Find Flaws
Decrypt - Bitcoin Red Team member Calle said Chinese models, including Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, are finding bugs across Bitcoin’s open-source software.
French Couple Moves to Sell Home After 3 Crypto-Linked Invasions
Bitcoin.com - A young French couple in the Somme department endured three home invasions in under a month after their residence was mistakenly targeted by criminals seeking cryptocurrency. Three Attacks in Less Than a Month A French couple endured three home invasions in less than a month after criminals targeted their home, believing it belonged to cryptocurrency […]
U.S. Dollar Weakens as Market Expectations for Fed Tightening Diminish
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. dollar fell Friday. Traders cut their bets on future Federal Reserve rate hikes after a run of mixed… Read the original on Dollar Drops as Fed Rate Hike Bets Shrink Across Currency Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
He Went House-Hunting Saturday, Then Won $1M on His Porch Sunday
Bitcoin.com - Raymond Johnson of Bunnlevel, North Carolina, had spent Saturday looking at a house with his family. On Sunday, he sat on his front porch with a $10 Triple Red 777 Jackpot scratch-off and won the game’s top prize. He claimed it the next morning and took a $600,000 lump sum over a 20-year annuity. One […]
NBA Champion Reveals His Daily Bitcoin Habit
BeInCrypto - NBA champion Tristan Thompson says he buys Bitcoin every single day and tells teammates calling him mid-season to do the same, regardless of what the chart shows. The Cleveland Cavaliers veteran joins a growing list of basketball figures turning into vocal crypto advocates. The Thesis Behind Buying Every Single Day Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) means buying The post NBA Champion Reveals His Daily Bitcoin Habit appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Google ships Gemini 3.7 Flash while its flagship 3.5 Pro stays delayed
Cryptopolitan - Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has launched Gemini 3.7 Flash on Thursday, August 13. This is its second low-cost coding model in a matter of three weeks, despite delaying the Gemini 3.5 Pro it promised developers as far back as May. For individuals and enterprise users banking on Google’s AI stack, they might be a bit disappointed,...
OranjeBTC Targets Brazil’s B3 With Strategy-Backed DIGY11 ETF
Bitcoin.com - The goal is to bring easy access to Strategy’s and Strive’s bitcoin-based digital credit options in Brazil. DIGY11 will be traded in Brazilian reais, and the income will be distributed monthly and is estimated to reach the average interbank deposit rate plus up to 5%. OranjeBTC Announces DIGY11 Launch in Brazilian Stock Markets OranjeBTC, one […]
Anthropic Is Quietly Watermarking Every Claude AI Output. Builders Are Already Trying to Break It
Decrypt - Anthropic is weaving an invisible, machine-readable watermark into every word its newest Claude models write—and it hasn't said how.
White House Plans Crypto, Prediction Market Summit Next Week
BeInCrypto - The White House will gather cryptocurrency and prediction market executives next Wednesday, according to three people familiar with the plans. The guest list remains unsettled, and traditional finance executives could also join. The timing matters. Regulators convene many of the same executives 24 hours later. That hands Washington two straight days of contact with the The post White House Plans Crypto, Prediction Market Summit Next Week appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Wintermute Bets $1 Billion on AI and High-Frequency Trading Expansion
Bitcoin.com - Wintermute plans to invest about $1 billion over five years in high-frequency trading and AI data-center infrastructure as it expands beyond digital assets. The crypto market maker wants traditional markets to generate more than half of its revenue by the end of 2027. Wintermute Targets Over 50% Revenue From Non-Crypto Markets by 2027 Wintermute […]
Copper Markets US Achieves FINRA and SEC Membership for Crypto Growth
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Copper Markets US just landed something a lot of crypto firms spend years chasing. The company is now a FINRA… Read the original on Copper Markets US Joins FINRA and SEC Roster, Eyes Institutional Crypto Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Fidelity Moves to Stake up to 100% of Its Ether ETF
Bitcoin.com - Fidelity has filed to add staking to its ethereum ETF, potentially putting nearly all of FETH’s ether to work earning network rewards. Shareholders would receive net staking proceeds through quarterly cash distributions if the changes take effect. Fidelity Plans Quarterly Cash Payouts From FETH Staking Rewards Fidelity is seeking to turn its spot ethereum fund […]
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Says These 6 AI Stocks are Primed to Surge
BeInCrypto - Mad Money host Jim Cramer said the AI data center trade is reclaiming market leadership. He named six stocks leading the rally, and every one of them closed higher on Wednesday. The group had trailed financials, healthcare, and retail for weeks. Cramer said a run of developments in recent days has restored his confidence in The post Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Says These 6 AI Stocks are Primed to Surge appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial taps former Coinbase exec as business lead
Cryptopolitan - World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm with links to the Trump family, has announced the hiring of Ryan Ballantyne as chief business officer. The new man is an experienced Wall Street executive and recently served as an executive at Coinbase. The announcement comes as the crypto venture seeks to go into tokenized real estate and...
Google and OpenAI Debut Super Fast AI Models—Gemini 3.7 Flash Is Out, But GPT-5.6 Sol Ultrafast Is Invite-Only
Decrypt - Google's model is live and built for cheap agents; OpenAI's is quicker but locked behind a waitlist.
MUFG Wants Japan Bond Repo Trades to Settle in Seconds, Not Days
CoinPaprika - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group launched a proof-of-concept to settle Japanese government bond repo trades in real time on the Canton Network. The bank aims to replace settlement cycles that currently take one to three days with 24/7 onchain transfers.
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Rise as Industry Chases AI Infrastructure
CryptoPotato - While Riot, Hut 8, and Core Scientific printed strong gains, Bitdeer, Argo, and Canaan are down 20%, 24%, and 71% YTD.
Crypto group backs Custodia in Supreme Court battle over Fed access
CoinTelegraph - The Blockchain Association argues the Fed should not have broad discretion to deny eligible state-chartered banks direct access to its payment system.
SK Hynix workers launch unified union due to stalled wages
Cryptopolitan - SK Hynix workers launched a fourth labor union on Wednesday, merging production and office staff from multiple worker regions into a single body that will speak for a majority of the chipmaker’s about 35,000 employees. The union aims to work towards rescinding a proposed plan to pay workers’ bonuses in restricted company stock instead of...
ECB: cash remains the most used payment method in the euro area
Atlas21 - The ECB's 2026 payments report records cash as the most frequently used instrument by number of retail transactions The post ECB: cash remains the most used payment method in the euro area appeared first on Atlas21.
TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms
Bitcoin.com - TRM Labs’ latest report highlights the effects of the full implementation of MiCA on Europe, tightening the existing regulatory patchwork. Only a fifth of all pre-MiCA crypto service providers received an authorization to operate, with the largest number coming from jurisdictions that built licensing capacity early. TRM Labs Report Evidences MiCA’s Sweep In Europe As […]
NullReceiver ditches the burn address that made EtherHiding easy to spot
Cryptopolitan - Six npm packages pull their command server addresses from an attacker's Ethereum wallet, and three of them were trusted libraries whose accounts got taken over.
Boltz passes to new owners as founders leave the project
Atlas21 - An still-anonymous group of Bitcoin veterans will take over Boltz, bringing capital and technical expertise to resume swaps. Founders Kilian, Michael and Karl have left all formal roles following the AI-assisted attacks that had halted the service. The post Boltz passes to new owners as founders leave the project appeared first on Atlas21.
Binance bStocks Hit $610 Million to Edge Past xStocks in Under Two Months
CoinPaprika - Binance bStocks became the second-largest tokenized stock issuer by value on August 3, less than two months after launch. The platform held $610.6 million on Tuesday, narrowly ahead of Kraken's xStocks at $601.2 million.
Metaplanet Denies Selling $320M in Bitcoin as Firm Launches BitBonds
Decrypt - The company's CEO said a 5,014 BTC transfer was a custody move, not a sale, as the Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company rolls out a fixed-rate debt program.
AI Over Bitcoin: Mining Giant Riot Cashes Out 4,300 BTC for Data Center Buildout
U.Today - As Bitcoin mining margins hit historic lows, giant Riot Platforms liquidates 4,300 BTC to build more data centers amid massive shift into AI infrastructure. As Bitcoin mining margins hit historic lows, giant Riot Platforms liquidates 4,300 BTC to build more data centers amid massive shift into AI infrastructure.
Public Bitcoin miners cut hashrate 13.4% as AI infrastructure revenue grows
CoinTelegraph - AI and HPC are reshaping mining economics as operators repurpose power and data centers, while a smaller group of miners continues to expand Bitcoin capacity.
Novogratz: This Is What Keeps Me Bullish on Bitcoin
U.Today - Billionaire Mike Novogratz says the U.S. government's fiscal problems are keeping him bullish on Bitcoin. Billionaire Mike Novogratz says the U.S. government's fiscal problems are keeping him bullish on Bitcoin.
Bullish shares jump 10% as Q2 adjusted EBITDA more than triples
CoinTelegraph - The crypto exchange operator’s shares gained around 10% as adjusted EBITDA more than tripled and subscription and services revenue hit a record high.
Trezor reports data from 14K users exposed through shipping provider
CoinTelegraph - The wallet provider warned that thousands of users could potentially be at risk of phishing attempts, while advising that all devices, private keys and backups were safe.
Bitcoin keeps traders guessing near $64K as stocks gain on cool US PPI data
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin joined US stocks in modest gains after July PPI inflation data continued a cooling trend seen over the past month.
Monaco submits bill to align crypto rules with EU's MiCA regime
Cryptopolitan - Monaco’s government is attempting to scrap the Principality’s 2022 crypto law and rebuild its rules for crypto-asset service providers around the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The government filed Bill No. 1131 in early August, and if approved, it would change the licensing requirements for firms that offer crypto services, while the regulators...
B2C2 Appoints Jason Lai to Strengthen Institutional Crypto Presence in Asia
TheCurrencyAnalytics - B2C2 just made a big move in Asia. The institutional crypto liquidity firm hired Jason Lai as a senior adviser,… Read the original on B2C2 Taps Schroders Wealth Veteran Jason Lai to Chase Asia’s $99 Trillion Market. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Metaplanet burned through 83% of a $500 million credit line to build 43,000 BTC, and now it wants investors to fund the next leg
CryptoSlate - Metaplanet moved over 5,000 Bitcoin (worth about $322 million) this week, triggering market speculation that the firm might be liquidating a portion of its corporate reserves. On Aug. 12, CEO Simon Gerovich shut down the rumor and explained that the transfer was a routine custody operation, with no Bitcoin sold and total holdings unchanged at […] The post Metaplanet burned through 83% of a $500 million credit line to build 43,000 BTC, and now it wants investors to fund the next leg appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple-Backed Evernorth Rewrites $1 Billion Nasdaq Listing Formula Because of XRP Price
U.Today - Evernorth alters its listing formula as XRP hits $1, cutting the Nasdaq share supply to protect investor NAV with backing from Ripple, SBI Group, and Pantera Capital. Evernorth alters its listing formula as XRP hits $1, cutting the Nasdaq share supply to protect investor NAV with backing from Ripple, SBI Group, and Pantera Capital.
Bitmine’s $257M annualized staking income ‘fills’ operational gaps, share buybacks: analysts
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine’s Ether staking revenue is an important financial buffer that fills financial gaps and provides recurring revenue streams beyond Ether’s price appreciation, analysts told Cointelegraph.
XRP Holders Can Now Trade Options Using Flare’s FXRP as Collateral
Decrypt - The Derive integration gives XRP holders a way to hedge or speculate without depositing their tokens with a centralized exchange.
Best AI SDR & AI Sales Tools in 2026: What Works, What’s Hype
Cryptopolitan - In September 2024, a startup called 11x from London announced a $24 million Series A led by Benchmark. Nine months later, a $50 million Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz was announced. The entire pitch was centered around AI “digital workers” that would complete the job of a sales development rep. Then on March 24,...
Schwab turns on crypto for 40 million accounts at 0.75% a trade
Cryptopolitan - Roughly 40 million brokerage accounts can now trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly on Charles Schwab as of August 13, according to Forbes. The report, building on the firm’s Q2 call that described its crypto rollout as “going as planned,” is the newest branch of a tree that was first planted in May, when...
UK Financial Conduct Authority Urges Buy-Side Firms to Prepare for T+1 Transition
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The clock’s ticking. The UK has set October 11, 2027 as the hard date for moving to a T+1 securities… Read the original on UK’s T+1 Shift Puts Buy-Side Firms Under FCA Pressure as 2027 Deadline Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
992.5 Million XRP Now Locked, But Ripple Is Not Behind It
U.Today - Nearly 1 billion XRP tokens have been locked in about seven funds offering institutional access to XRP without the need for investors to buy them directly. Nearly 1 billion XRP tokens have been locked in about seven funds offering institutional access to XRP without the need for investors to buy them directly.
Increase in Automated Bug Reports Floods Coinbase's Security Team
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase is drowning in junk. The crypto exchange said bug bounty submissions are on pace to triple in 2026 compared… Read the original on Coinbase Bug Reports Set to Triple in 2026 as AI Floods HackerOne Queue. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BlackRock’s BITA ETF Navigates Early Challenges with Options Strategy
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF didn’t have a smooth debut. But it didn’t collapse either — and that’s kind… Read the original on BlackRock’s BITA ETF Cuts $1.2M Bitcoin Losses by 28.7% With Options Play. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
659 Days Left: Bitcoin Cools to $63,649 as New Halving Cycle Takes Shape
U.Today - With 659 days left until the supply cut, the market enters a unique pre-halving phase as Bitcoin stabilizes near the $63,600 baseline. With 659 days left until the supply cut, the market enters a unique pre-halving phase as Bitcoin stabilizes near the $63,600 baseline.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Bets 20 Years on AI With $9.1 Billion Anthropic Lease
CoinPaprika - Riot Platforms signed a 20-year lease to supply 191 megawatts of computing capacity from its Rockdale, Texas campus, a deal expected to generate about $9.1 billion. Bloomberg reported the tenant is Anthropic, though neither company confirmed the identity.
From 700% XRP Prediction to Ethereum: Top Trader Explains His Next Big Move
U.Today - After calling the 700% XRP rally, top trader DonAlt breaks his silence to buy Ethereum at $1,878. After calling the 700% XRP rally, top trader DonAlt breaks his silence to buy Ethereum at $1,878.
Crypto Markets Shift in Response to Fed Policy Outlook and Economic Factors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Broader equity indices, the DXY, gold prices and the US 10-year yield continue to set the tone for crypto trading… Read the original on Macro Pressures Guide Crypto Moves in Fed Expectation Climate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B
CoinTelegraph - An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.
AI Is Bullish for Crypto, Bitwise Advisor Says
U.Today - Artificial intelligence may be drawing investment capital away from Bitcoin today, but former Bitwise portfolio manager Jeff Park argues the AI boom could become a powerful catalyst for BTC. Artificial intelligence may be drawing investment capital away from Bitcoin today, but former Bitwise portfolio manager Jeff Park argues the AI boom could become a powerful catalyst for BTC.
Trump Sued Over $100K Truth Social Feed as Trump Media Eyes Prediction Market Data Deals
CryptoPotato - The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation have sued President Donald Trump over Truth API, a subscription service that charges up to $100,000 per month for low-latency access to Truth Social posts.
Fidelity Adds Ether Staking to FETH, Plans Quarterly Cash Payouts
CoinPaprika - Fidelity has filed an amended registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to add staking to its Ethereum Fund. The fund could stake up to 100% of its ether and pay shareholders quarterly cash distributions.
$51M for Homes, Cars, and a Yacht: Regulators Target Goliath, CEO Delgado
CryptoPotato - SEC and CFTC accuse Goliath Ventures of misleading investors with crypto returns as CEO Delgado allegedly took $51 million personally.
FUEL PRICES | Industry Estimates Retail Fuel Prices Will Be Cut for the Fifth Time This Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's retail fuel price adjustment window will reopen at 24:00 on August 14, and industry data from Longzhong Information indicate that domestic refined fuel prices are expected to be cut by about 0.15 yuan per liter, marking the fifth reduction this year. Based on a 70-liter fuel tank, filling a private car will cost about 11 yuan less.
INDEXES | Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Says MSCI Rebalancing Is Routine
Binance News - According to Jin10, the chief executive of the Indonesia Stock Exchange said MSCI's rebalancing is a regular measure and that the exchange will continue communicating with MSCI.
CoreWeave Maintains Buy Rating and $172 Target as Analyst Cites Pricing Power and Order Backlog
Binance News - Citrini analyst jukan said GF Securities Offshore Electronics and Communications kept a buy rating on CoreWeave and set a $172 target price after reviewing the company’s second-quarter 2026 results. According to Odaily, jukan said AI infrastructure demand continues to grow, while rising cash flow pressure at major cloud service providers leaves room for expansion among emerging cloud providers. Jukan also said CoreWeave’s pricing power is strengthening, with the company raising prices across all products by 25% starting in July. He added that CoreWeave has $129 billion in remaining orders, that some Nvidia A100 GPUs ...
ZeroDev Founder Derek Chiang to Join Ethereum Research Organization Ethlabs
Binance News - ZeroDev founder Derek Chiang will join Ethereum protocol development organization Ethlabs. He said he will work with developers to integrate Ethereum technology into products for users and businesses. According to Foresight News, Offchain Labs announced in August 2025 that it had acquired smart account development team ZeroDev.
Michael Burry Adds Nebius, Micron, Oracle, and SOXX Short Positions
Binance News - Michael Burry updated his portfolio by adding short positions in Nebius (NBIS), Micron (MU), Oracle (ORCL), and the semiconductor ETF SOXX, while increasing long positions in Mercado Libre (MELI) and Zoetis (ZTS). According to Odaily, Burry said, "Nebius is what the top of a boom looks like," and he expects an AI downturn soon.
Australia's Monetary Policy Is Restrictive, Kent Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Kent said Australia's monetary policy is currently restrictive and that three consecutive rate hikes earlier this year are now weighing on the economy, with a stronger Australian dollar reinforcing the effect. He said the evidence shows Australia’s monetary policy is somewhat restrictive, that earlier tightening is taking effect, that borrowing costs have already risen, mortgage repayments have increased, conditions in the established housing market have weakened, and the Australian dollar has appreciated year to date. He added that total demand growth appears to be slowing and said that is what policymakers want to see and what is necessary to bring inflation back to target.
STOCKS | Meat-Products Stocks Rise Before Midday, Delis Hits Limit Up
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's meat-products stock sector rose sharply before the midday break, with Delisi hitting the daily limit up, while Guangming Meat, Huatong Shares, Guanghong Holdings, Shuanghui Development, and Yike Food also moved higher.
LG Energy Solution Says First-Half Plant Utilization Rebounds to 52.8%
Binance News - According to Yonhap, LG Energy Solution Ltd. said the average utilization rate at its domestic and overseas production facilities rebounded in the first half of the year to 52.8%, up from 47.6% for all of last year. The battery maker said its production capacity was valued at 27.96 trillion won ($19.75 billion) during the January-June period, and that the rate increased by 5.2 percentage points from last year after four straight years of declines. LG Energy Solution said its average plant utilization rate fell from 73.6% in 2022 to 69.3% in 2023, 57.8% in 2024 and 47.6% in 2025. The company also said R&D spending totaled 725.9 billion won in the first half, the highest on record.
Naver Invests in U.S. Startup Panthalassa for Wave-Powered Data Centers
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's Naver Corp. said Thursday it has invested in U.S. startup Panthalassa, which develops autonomous floating data centers powered by waves, though it did not disclose the amount. Naver said the move is part of its effort to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure through global partnerships. Founded in 2016 and based in Oregon, Panthalassa is developing offshore data centers designed to run AI workloads at sea without land, with computing results transmitted back to shore through low-earth-orbit satellite links such as SpaceX's Starlink. The company plans to deploy its latest wave-powered platform for demonstration purposes within this year and aims to commercialize it by 2027.
Canva Cuts Annual Revenue Growth Outlook to 20% After Higher-Than-Expected AI Costs
Binance News - Canva has cut its annual revenue growth forecast by one-third to 20% after the cost of delivering AI features came in far above expectations. According to ChainCatcher, CEO Melanie Perkins said demand for the company’s AI tools was significantly stronger than expected, but Canva will delay a broad rollout until it improves its architecture, lowers unit costs, and refines its business model. Since the launch of Canva AI 2.0 in April, the cost per task has fallen by nearly 90%, but AI-generated design volume is three times higher than in the previous version, keeping pressure on economics. The case highlights a broader challenge in the software industry, where AI inference costs are eroding the ...
Whale Linked to Paxos Sells 800 BTC Through Wintermute
Binance News - A whale associated with Paxos sold 800 BTC through Wintermute eight hours ago, according to on-chain data. According to Odaily, the sale was worth $50.72 million. Over the past two months, the whale has sold a total of 2,500 BTC worth $154 million.
STOCKS | U.S. Consumers Sue Toyota, Sony, and Other Japanese Firms Over Tariff Refunds
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, U.S. consumers are suing Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Nintendo, and Fast Retailing over tariff refunds tied to the Trump administration's tariffs. Consumers are seeking refunds for higher prices they paid to offset the tariffs, which were ultimately overturned by U.S. courts.
AI TRENDS | Elon Musk Says Grok 4.7 Will See Significant Improvement and May Launch in 3 to 4 Weeks
Binance News - Elon Musk said on X that Grok 4.7 will be a significant improvement over version 4.6 and is expected to be released in three to four weeks. According to Odaily, he said initial training has been completed and additional training is now under way using large amounts of SpaceX data. Musk also said SpaceXAI launched Grok 4.6 on Tuesday night.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Power Equipment Stocks Strengthen as Goldwind Surges More Than 3%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong power equipment stocks strengthened, with Goldwind Science & Technology (02208.HK) rising more than 3%, Weichai Power (02338.HK) gaining nearly 2%, and Yihuatong (02402.HK) and Wasion Holdings (03393.HK) also advancing.
Japan 30-Year Government Bond Yield Rises 1 Basis Point to 4.000%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 1.0 basis point to 4.000%.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Optical Communication Stocks Strengthen, Zhongji Innolight Rises Over 5%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong optical communication stocks strengthened, with Zhongji Innolight (03308.HK) rising more than 5%, Hygon Chip (01191.HK) climbing more than 3%, and Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK) and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) also advancing.
Polymarket to Extend 5-Minute Crypto Market TWAP Window to 60 Seconds
Binance News - Polymarket Developers said all 5-minute crypto market TWAP windows will be extended from 30 seconds to 60 seconds starting at 8:00 AM Beijing time on August 14. According to Foresight News, the change is intended to improve market integrity and further reduce the impact of short-term price volatility.
Grayscale Says Bitcoin Adoption Will Keep Rising Despite Price Pressure
Binance News - Grayscale research head Zach Pandl said Bitcoin’s recent price weakness has not changed the firm’s expectation that adoption will continue to rise over the medium to long term. According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale cited U.S. government debt growth and inflation risks, the spread of stablecoins and tokenization in financial services, and younger investors’ stronger preference for digital assets as the main reasons behind its view. The firm said rising debt and currency debasement risks could push investors toward scarce assets and stores of value. It also said wider blockchain infrastructure and regulation may make it easier for more intermediaries to hold ...
AI TRENDS | Anthropic in Talks to Buy Decart AI for About $6 Billion
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Anthropic is in talks to acquire artificial intelligence startup Decart AI for about $6 billion. Some people familiar with the matter said the deal has not been finalized and the talks could still fall apart. Decart works with artificial intelligence developers to help them maximize the performance of various chips, and it also focuses on generative video, using so-called world models to modify live video streams in real time.
STOCKS | Shanghai Composite Opens Up 0.27%, Shenzhen Component Up 0.85%, ChiNext Up 1.52%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Chinese stocks opened higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.27%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.85%, and the ChiNext Index up 1.52%.
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Cerebras Sinks 14% on Revenue Miss; StubHub Falls Over 15%
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks posted notable moves in extended trading. Cerebras Systems, an artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, tumbled 14% after second-quarter revenue came in at $180 million, below the $194 million LSEG consensus estimate. StubHub lost more than 15% after second-quarter adjusted gross margin reached 82.2%, short of the StreetAccount consensus of 84.3%; the company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. Coherent fell almost 3% after fourth-quarter non-GAAP gross margin of 40.2% came in roughly in line with the 40% StreetAccount estimate, though its first-quarter earnings and revenue guidance surpassed expectations. Cisco Systems declined 3% as fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin narrowly beat estimates at 66.3% versus ...
The Intercept Sues U.S. President Donald Trump Over Truth Social Truth API Access
Binance News - The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation sued U.S. President Donald Trump and related White House officials in federal court in New York on August 12, according to Bloomberg. According to Foresight News, the lawsuit alleges that Truth Social's Truth API service sold priority access to Trump's posts for as much as $100,000 per month. The plaintiffs said the arrangement amounted to preferential sale of official government information generated by the president to paying users, mainly high-frequency trading firms. They argued the practice violates the First Amendment right of the public to equal access to public information and allows ...
South Korean Stocks Rally, Lifting the Kospi Into a Technical Bull Market
Binance News - According to CNBC, South Korean stocks rallied Thursday, lifting the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market as a global revival in the AI trade fueled a sharp rebound after last month's historic sell-off. The Kospi rose more than 4% in early trading, taking its recovery from its July 30 low to about 23%, according to LSEG data. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the advance, with the two chipmakers up more than 4% and 7%, respectively. Fundstrat Global Advisors said the rebound in South Korean equities could have further room to run as strength returns to the country's major memory-chip makers. Mark Newton, the firm's head of technical strategy, said the iShares ...
ASX Shareholder Seeks Court Permission for Derivative Action Against Former Officers and Directors
Binance News - Rosherville Pty Ltd, an ASX shareholder, has notified the Australian Securities Exchange that it plans to seek Federal Court permission to bring a statutory derivative action against some former ASX officers and directors. According to Odaily, if approved, Rosherville would file the case on ASX's behalf. ASX said the proposed action does not allege wrongdoing by ASX itself, but it did not disclose the identities of the former officers involved, the specific duties allegedly breached, or the remedies it intends to seek. The Federal Court has not yet heard whether the case can proceed. ...
Japan and Iran Leaders Discuss Strait of Hormuz in Phone Call
Binance News - According to a statement released by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Iranian President Pezeshkian held a phone call for about 20 minutes on Wednesday afternoon, Japan Standard Time, and discussed issues including the Strait of Hormuz. Takaichi expressed concern over the Houthis’ announcement of a maritime blockade, asked Iran to urge the Houthis to show restraint, and stressed the importance of passing through the Strait of Hormuz without additional charges. According to Sina Finance, Pezeshkian outlined the status of talks with Oman on the strait issue and the outlook ahead. The two leaders agreed to maintain close ...
Jeff Dean's Discovery Loop Seeks $1 Billion Funding at $10 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Discovery Loop, the AI startup founded by former Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, is in talks to raise $1 billion at a valuation of about $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. According to ChainCatcher, the financing terms are still subject to change. The company aims to accelerate scientific and engineering discovery through automated machine learning, science and engineering workflows, and parallel execution of thousands of experiments. Its initial funding round was led by Radical Ventures and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Lightspeed, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital, while Alphabet was listed as a founding ...
Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Beta To Launch Soon, First User Recruitment Starts at 11:00
Binance News - According to Jin10, Xiaomi Group Partner and President Lu Weibing said Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Beta will be released soon, and Xiaomi will not hold a launch event this time but will continue optimizing the experience through more user feedback. The first batch of Beta device recruitment will begin in the Xiaomi Community at 11:00 this morning.
CoreWeave CFO Says New Nvidia A100 Lease Runs Through 2029
Binance News - CoreWeave Chief Financial Officer Nitin Agrawal said the company recently signed a new lease contract for Nvidia A100 GPUs that runs through 2029. According to Odaily, he also said CoreWeave's older-generation Nvidia GPUs are now essentially fully leased.
Securitize Reports $14.4 Million Revenue in Second Quarter as Trading Volume Rises 147%
Binance News - Tokenization infrastructure company Securitize reported second-quarter results showing revenue of $14.4 million, down 5% year over year, and a net loss of $21.7 million. According to Foresight News, adjusted EBITDA loss was $5.5 million. The company said its average quarterly tokenized assets under management reached $4.3 billion, up 16% year over year. Quarterly trading volume totaled $5.3 billion, increasing 147% from a year earlier.
Chicago Cubs Option on Polymarket Rises to 94.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - The Chicago Cubs option in the Polymarket event "Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals" surged to 94.5% from 45.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 49 percentage point swing and was noted as a possible reaction to breaking news.
DeepSeek Harness Public Beta Set for August 13
Binance News - DeepSeek Harness (DSH) is scheduled to open its public beta on August 13, according to blogger Max For AI. According to ChainCatcher, the final internal test version will be pushed tonight so developers can complete last-stage plugin compatibility work, and plugin repositories must include the #dsh hashtag. Plugins developed during the internal test period can be migrated to developers' personal accounts and published publicly. The report said this indicates DeepSeek will open not only the Harness product but also its related plugin ecosystem at the same time. The company has not yet issued an official announcement, and further details remain subject to official information.
RUM Group Reports Second-Quarter Revenue Growth and Bitcoin Holdings Increase
Binance News - RUM Group reported second-quarter revenue of $40.4 million, up 61% year over year. According to Foresight News, Rumble video revenue was $30.3 million, up 21%, while net loss was $80.9 million and adjusted EBITDA loss was $16.6 million. After completing its acquisition of Northern Data AG on June 17, RUM Group split its operations into the Rumble video platform and Quake AI. Quake AI integrates about 22,000 NVIDIA H100/H200 GPUs and had a quarterly utilization rate of about 85%. ...
Zcash Labs Launches to Help Businesses Adopt Privacy Cryptocurrency
Binance News - An independent organization, Zcash Labs, launched on Wednesday to help businesses overcome barriers to adopting privacy cryptocurrencies. According to Odaily, its early priorities include technical integration and support, as well as funding projects that expand ZEC’s real-world use cases.
Institutional Investors Sell $21.6 Billion in Nasdaq Futures, Goldman Data Shows
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that institutional investors are selling off U.S. tech stocks. According to Odaily, Goldman Sachs data showed that hedge funds, asset managers and other institutional investors sold $21.6 billion in Nasdaq futures in the week through August 4, the largest weekly amount on record. Short selling accounted for 72% of total selling. Hedge funds sold $11.9 billion, while asset managers sold $7.4 billion. Combined institutional net positions in Nasdaq futures fell to negative $5 billion, turning negative for the first time since May 2025. The figure had reached $54 billion in October 2025.
U.S. Plans Iraq Troop Withdrawal by September 30
Binance News - The United States plans to withdraw all troops from Iraq by September 30, ending its military presence there since the 2003 invasion. According to ChainCatcher, Iraqi forces will take full responsibility for combating the Islamic State, or ISIS.
RBA Assistant Governor Kent: Focus on Monthly CPI Data Over Quarterly Figures
Binance News - According to Jin10, RBA Assistant Governor Kent said adjusted trimmed mean inflation historical data needs attention so that the focus remains on monthly CPI reports rather than quarterly data.
RBA Assistant Governor Kent Says No Urgent Need to Convert Foreign Reserves
Binance News - According to Jin10, RBA Assistant Governor Kent said there is currently no urgent need to convert foreign exchange reserves into other currencies.
Brazil’s OranjeBTC Launches Digital Yield ETF With September Listing Expected
Binance News - Brazilian Bitcoin treasury company OranjeBTC has announced the launch of the Digital Yield ETF, DIGY11, which is managed by 3R Investimentos, with MarketVector providing the index and Banco Daycoval serving as trustee. According to Odaily, the fund is expected to list on B3 in early September. DIGY11 will trade in Brazilian reais on B3 and will offer daily liquidity and currency hedging. Income from overseas assets received by the fund will be converted into reais and distributed monthly to holders. The initial portfolio includes STRC issued by Strategy and SATA issued by Strive, with STRC making up the largest share. ...
STOCKS | MSCI China Index Adds Zhipu, 32 Stocks Removed
Binance News - According to Jin10, MSCI announced the results of its August 2026 equity index review on August 12 local time, adding 33 stocks to the MSCI China Index, including Zhipu, Dingtai High-Tech, Kaili Medical, Huafeng Measurement & Control, Yandong Micro, and Guofu Composite Materials, while removing 32 stocks including Vanke A and Zhifei Biological. The changes will take effect after the close on August 31.
RBA Assistant Governor Kent Says Productivity Data Has Been Very Disappointing
Binance News - According to Jin10, RBA Assistant Governor Kent said productivity data has been very disappointing, making the task of controlling inflation more difficult.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Rises as Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Ease
Binance News - Gold rose in early Asian trading. According to Sina Finance, analysts at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) said expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike cooled after U.S. inflation data showed July consumer prices rose only slightly from June. The analysts said the data suggests the Fed is likely to hold steady at its next meeting, with markets pricing in only a 40% chance of a rate hike. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,433.11 per ounce. They added that higher-rate environments usually weigh on non-yielding assets such as gold.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Up 580.21 Points on August 13, Gains 0.86%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Nikkei 225 index opened up 580.21 points, or 0.86%, at 68,104.27 on August 13, Thursday.
Capital Economics: South Korea’s Chip-Driven Boom May Lose Momentum in 2028
Binance News - Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics said South Korea’s semiconductor-driven economic boom may lose momentum within two years, despite upside risks to recent GDP growth. According to Sina Finance, he said the U.S. AI investment boom is expected to lose momentum in 2028, which could prompt South Korean chipmakers to start cutting capital expenditure because the industry is highly cyclical. Thieliant noted that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced a combined 800 trillion won investment plan to build new chip factories in southwestern South Korea, but the timeline has not been disclosed. He also said SK Hynix cut capital expenditure by two-thirds in 2023 as the post-pandemic electronics boom reversed.
STOCKS | RBA Assistant Governor Kent Says Rate Hikes Are Working as Expected
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Christopher Kent said interest rate increases are producing the expected effect.