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Bitcoin enters new bull market phase; XRP gains traction; SpaceX invests $100B in Louisiana.
Anthropic now expects $30 trillion in revenue after IPO
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic is preparing to show investors a market of more than $30 trillion as the Claude maker gets closer to going public. That would put its estimate ahead of SpaceX’s $28.5 trillion figure. As per the Wall Street Journal, it is not just a target for revenue but a total addressable market, or TAM, which...
AI Model Predicts Positive XRP Price Movement Amid Key Developments
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP’s got a price target now — and it comes from an AI. A ChatGPT model put out a forecast… Read the original on ChatGPT Predicts XRP Could Reach $2.50 by 2026 After Major Upgrades. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Instagram head Mosseri says few teens knew of safety feature in addiction trial
Cryptopolitan - On Tuesday in Oakland federal court, Adam Mosseri was on the defense of Instagram’s safety record, challenging the significance that a state prosecutor gave to the limited use of a feature designed to break up prolonged usage by teens, according to the Associated Press. He is a central witness for California, Colorado, Kentucky and New...
Ripple’s RLUSD Market Cap Crosses $2B, Nearly $1B on XRP Ledger
Bitcoin.com - Ripple USD has crossed $2 billion in market capitalization less than two years after its launch. Nearly $1 billion of the dollar-backed stablecoin is issued on the XRP Ledger, while Ethereum holds a slightly larger supply. RLUSD Supply Crosses $2 Billion Ripple USD (RLUSD) surpassed $2 billion in market capitalization last week. On Aug. 25, […]
Waymo sets sights on Munich as it expands robotaxi push across Europe**
Cryptopolitan - Waymo, an Alphabet company, will be testing its autonomous vehicles in Munich within the next few weeks and is hoping to begin providing a robotaxi service to the public by the end of 2027, according to CNBC. A small fleet of all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles will begin driving around Munich with trained safety drivers behind...
Best Robotics Stocks and ETFs in 2026: Who Actually Makes Money From Robots
Cryptopolitan - According to a Bank of America Institute’s report titled ‘Physical AI, part 2: Humanoid robots’, shipments of humanoid robots per year can increase from 20,000 to 10 million by the year 2035. That is a big leap forward and reveals an upcoming trend in the global market. However, finding a stock that gives investors exposure...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $100 Billion Louisiana Spaceport
Decrypt - The 10-year project in Vermilion Parish will include five launch complexes and infrastructure for Starship missions.
SpaceX commits $100 billion to build world's largest spaceport in Louisiana
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) will spend $100 billion on a 125,000-acre launch complex in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The company and Governor Jeff Landry announced the deal on Tuesday. Elon Musk’s firm has also said that the spaceport will become the largest launch site on Earth. Where will SpaceX build its new spaceport? SpaceX has announced that...
IMF's Georgieva sets up face-off between Iran war headwinds and AI gains
Cryptopolitan - The IMF is looking in two directions at the same time in framing its global economic forecast. Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, claims the war in Iran has skyrocketed energy prices and kept the forecast low. At the same time, the IMF sees AI as a big engine for growth and productivity. Georgieva blames Iran war...
SpaceX Stock Surges Amid Speculation on Trump's Truth Social Influence
TheCurrencyAnalytics - SpaceX shares jumped 2.79% Tuesday morning. The timing lined up with a Donald Trump post on Truth Social. But the… Read the original on SpaceX Stock Rises Amid Trump’s Truth Social Mention, But Cause Remains Unclear. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Alibaba to Release Qwen 3.8-Flash-Next as a Preview of What Qwen 4 Will Offer
Decrypt - Alibaba's Qwen team is teasing its next architecture a day early—and the specs say it runs near-frontier scale on a fraction of the power.
This Bitcoin Price Rally Has Little to Do With Bitcoin, Again
Bitcoin.com - The price of bitcoin (BTC) has once again started rising, not because something changed about this most popular cryptocurrency and/or its underlying network, but mostly for external reasons that turned attention back to this multi-purpose asset. In other words, bitcoin has once again been at the right place at the right time. Being at the […]
These Researchers Just Shrunk an AI Model and Somehow Made It Smarter
Decrypt - A smaller, cheaper AI usually means a dumber one. A new technique flipped that—and your phone might be the winner.
Venues must lock up 1% of ZRO supply to reach the top ATLAS rebate
Cryptopolitan - LayerZero's ATLAS exchange backend spends 75% of leftover trading fees buying and burning ZRO, and the token climbed 16% to $1.26 on the news.
South African Rand Surprises Traders Amid Deteriorating Business Conditions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The rand caught traders off guard Thursday. It climbed to 18.70 against the US dollar even as fresh data showed… Read the original on Rand Surprises Traders by Climbing to 18.70 Despite Falling Business Sentiment. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin's Cryptography Could Be Cracked One Day, BitGo CEO Says
U.Today - Bitcoin’s quantum-computing risk is real, but it is still a long way from becoming an immediate threat, according to BitGo co-CEO Mike Belshe. Bitcoin’s quantum-computing risk is real, but it is still a long way from becoming an immediate threat, according to BitGo co-CEO Mike Belshe.
World Liberty Financial launches USD1 natively on Canton Network
CoinTelegraph - USD1 is the sixth-largest stablecoin, with a market capitalization of more than $4 billion, according to industry data.
CoinShares Proposes Major Share Buyback Initiative Ahead of Vote
TheCurrencyAnalytics - CoinShares filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, laying out a plan to authorize a buyback… Read the original on CoinShares Proposes 131 Million Share Buyback, But Will Use Full Authority?. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strive funded a 1,110-bitcoin buy with share sales and still ended the week with more cash
Cryptopolitan - Strive bought 1,110 bitcoin for about $81.5 million between August 17 and 21 yet grew cash to $171.9 million, funding the buy with ASST and SATA share sales.
Strive bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but shareholders gained less than 2% real BTC yield
CryptoSlate - The same week added an estimated $5.74 million in annualized SATA dividends at Strive’s Aug. 10 variable rate. The post Strive bought 1,110 Bitcoin, but shareholders gained less than 2% real BTC yield appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin’s Massive Breakout: Here’s Why Analysts Say This Rally Is Different
CryptoPotato - The rally came despite August’s historically weak track record for Bitcoin.
Bitdeer Cranks up Bitcoin Mining Power While Rivals Stampede Into AI
Bitcoin.com - Bitdeer Technologies Group is dropping roughly 1.93 exahash per second (EH/s) of bitcoin mining capacity into a 28-megawatt co-mining deal with Soluna Holdings at a wind-powered data center in South Texas. Bitdeer Sends Its Own Mining Fleet Into Soluna’s Texas Wind Farm Under the deal announced Aug. 25, Bitdeer subsidiary Dory Creek will install company-owned […]
Mistral and HUMAIN Are Building 'Sovereign AI' in Saudi Arabia
Decrypt - Mistral and HUMAIN announced plans to build sovereign AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and across the region—a tie-up valued in the hundreds of millions of euros that deepens Gulf money flowing into European AI.
World Liberty CEO Witkoff points to volume stats as evidence of organic demand
Cryptopolitan - Zach Witkoff, the CEO of World Liberty Financial, has cited USD1’s trading activity as evidence that the stablecoin is generating market demand. Witkoff directed his comment as a response to critics who view USD1 as a tool to buy influence with the President of the United States. The debate has become more relevant even as...
Bitcoin enters ‘initial phase’ of new bull market, but $83K remains key: CryptoQuant
CoinTelegraph - CryptoQuant says Bitcoin’s 24% rally has flipped key market indicators bullish, though rising profit-taking could bring near-term turbulence.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $453 Million as 6-Day Streak Extends
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their inflow streaks to six sessions on Monday, drawing $337.56 million and $115.57 million, respectively. Solana, XRP and HYPE funds also finished firmly in the green as institutional demand carried over from last week. Bitcoin Assets Close in on $100 Billion The new week opened with the same force that […]
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip beats Nvidia's GB300 on inference
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI has published its first benchmark results for Jalapeño, its in-house inference chip built with Broadcom. The company claims that the chip does more AI work per watt and returns answers faster than the Nvidia GB200 and GB300 rack systems that it was measured against. How does OpenAI’s new chip perform? OpenAI has published benchmark...
280 Years in Prison Looms for Las Vegas Businessman in Crypto Case
CryptoPotato - Brent Kovar promised 30% returns and a 100% money-back guarantee. He is now facing up to 280 years in prison.
How Ethereum’s new 2,048 ETH staking rule could lock up user rewards longer than expected
CryptoSlate - EIP-8148 would allow thresholds from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, while standard withdrawal and exit mechanics remain intact. The post How Ethereum’s new 2,048 ETH staking rule could lock up user rewards longer than expected appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Gold Hits Three-Month High as Bitcoin Tests $80,000
Decrypt - Gold extended its August rally as a weaker dollar and falling yields boosted demand, while Bitcoin briefly climbed above $80,000 for the first time since May.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $79,000 as Open Interest Hits $140B
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin experienced a sharp pullback on Tuesday, sliding below $79,000 to a mid-morning low of $78,600. Despite the drop, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remained strong at 74, signaling that traders view the move as consolidation rather than a correction. Bitcoin’s price faced fresh volatility on Tuesday, nearly wiping out earlier gains as it […]
Strategy’s $66B Bitcoin machine hinges on capital markets, not BTC price: Report
CoinTelegraph - Strategy’s biggest risk may not be a Bitcoin crash, but losing access to the capital markets that help it service $1.76 billion in annual obligations.
Bitcoin Rally Is Outrunning the Rest of the Market: Here’s Why
Decrypt - Bitcoin gained roughly 24% this week while the broader crypto market grew by less, a mismatch that shows up clearly in Bitcoin's rising share of the total crypto market.
Zcash Hashrate Goes Vertical as $870 ZEC Price Wakes ASIC Giants
Bitcoin.com - Zcash mining is suddenly running like an industrial business again as ZEC trades near multi-year highs and specialized mining machines push network computing power into record territory. ZEC’s Price Run Drags More Machines Back Online ZEC’s price traded around $820 to $871 between Aug. 23 and Aug. 25, while estimates put Zcash’s network hashrate in […]
TRON Surpasses 400 Million Accounts as Total Transfer Volume Nears $30 Trillion
BeInCrypto - TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today that the number of total accounts on the TRON blockchain has exceeded 400 million. The milestone reflects sustained activity across the network and reinforces TRON’s position as one of the world’s most actively The post TRON Surpasses 400 Million Accounts as Total Transfer Volume Nears $30 Trillion appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Thailand SEC opens public comment on crypto ETF framework through September 20
Cryptopolitan - The consultations put out by the Thailand SEC are at least two steps from being finalized as a formal rulebook. The regulator still needs to collect comments, revise recommendations, and then decide whether to authorize the products. The August draft by the SEC follows its April consultation, where comments, most of which backed the regulator’s...
XRP Leverage Hits Multi-Month High on World's Biggest Exchange
U.Today - XRP is facing heightened volatility risks as leverage on Binance surges to its highest level in more than seven months. XRP is facing heightened volatility risks as leverage on Binance surges to its highest level in more than seven months.
Druckenmiller Critiques Treasury's Massive Bond Buyback Amid Bitcoin Surge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. Treasury is ramping up bond buybacks. Big ones. Starting September 9 and running through November 4, it plans… Read the original on Druckenmiller Critiques Treasury’s $4 Billion Bond Buyback as Bitcoin Surges 23.8%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Questions Binance Over Bitcoin Price Anomaly
U.Today - Veteran trader Peter Brandt calls out Binance after an isolated Bitcoin price anomaly down to $72,500 triggered a cascade of retail stop-losses. Veteran trader Peter Brandt calls out Binance after an isolated Bitcoin price anomaly down to $72,500 triggered a cascade of retail stop-losses.
Grayscale Launches First Spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca
cryptoDNES - Grayscale Zcash ETF (ZCSH) debuts on NYSE Arca as the first US spot privacy coin ETF, following a 60% ZEC price rally and conversion of the Zcash Trust. The post Grayscale Launches First Spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
JPMorgan Sees Nearly 80% Upside in SpaceX, and It's Not Because of Rockets
BeInCrypto - JPMorgan keeps a $240 SpaceX stock target, betting on Grok gains and Cursor's $4 billion revenue rather than rockets. The post JPMorgan Sees Nearly 80% Upside in SpaceX, and It's Not Because of Rockets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Arthur Hayes Predicts More Dollar Liquidity that Could Push Bitcoin’s Rally Further
CryptoPotato - Hayes sees Treasury policy, rather than Federal Reserve cuts, as a potential catalyst for Bitcoin's next leg higher.
US widens Iran crypto sanctions as dollar threat revives Bitcoin and gold debate
CryptoSlate - The United States is threatening to eject Iran’s trading partners from the dollar system while widening its power to sanction the country’s crypto sector, escalating a financial campaign that is already testing Washington’s leverage over China. On Aug. 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” imposing sanctions on nearly 60 individuals, entities and […] The post US widens Iran crypto sanctions as dollar threat revives Bitcoin and gold debate appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Strive Purchases 1,110 Bitcoin in a Week, Holdings Top 21,000 BTC as Shares Surge 11%
DailyHODL - Strive is adding 1,110 Bitcoin over five days at an average price of about $73,409 each, lifting total holdings to 21,356 BTC and driving an 11% jump in shares. The post Strive Purchases 1,110 Bitcoin in a Week, Holdings Top 21,000 BTC as Shares Surge 11% appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Gemini Forms Exclusive Partnership to Enhance Crypto Access for Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Gemini just locked in a deal that could reshape how everyday brokerage clients access crypto prediction markets. The exchange signed… Read the original on Gemini Secures Exclusive Crypto Event Contracts Deal with Apex for Millions of Investors. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Lugano's Cypher Tank Seeks Innovative Bitcoin Projects for Next Competition
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Lugano is gearing up again. The Cypher Tank competition is now accepting applications for 2026, and this edition is bigger… Read the original on Cypher Tank Launches Bigger Competition in Lugano with $300,000 for Bitcoin Innovators. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Thailand SEC Proposes Rules for Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
cryptoDNES - The Thai SEC has proposed new regulations for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, focusing on local custody and strict investor protection standards. The post Thailand SEC Proposes Rules for Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Thomson Reuters builds a Claude alternative on Chinese Qwen
Cryptopolitan - Thomson Reuters has started transferring some of its legal AI tasks from Anthropic’s Claude to Thomson-1, which is an in-house model that uses Chinese open-source technology. This change is expected to reduce its costs, but at the same time raises another question concerning the security of using Chinese AI solutions in the uncertain environment of...
Germany reaches 79 MiCA-authorised CASPs
Atlas21 - The ESMA register adds six German cooperative banks The post Germany reaches 79 MiCA-authorised CASPs appeared first on Atlas21.
Stanford finds fewer entry-level hires in jobs most exposed to AI
Atlas21 - The study records lower employment among workers aged 22-25 in sectors most exposed to AI The post Stanford finds fewer entry-level hires in jobs most exposed to AI appeared first on Atlas21.
BTC Reclaims $81K, but Bulls Face Key Resistance
U.Today - Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000 on Tuesday after a sharp rejection at the key $80,000 level a day earlier. Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000 on Tuesday after a sharp rejection at the key $80,000 level a day earlier.
BlackRock’s IBIT Takes the Lead as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $337.6 Million
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $337.6 million on August 24, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for about 62% of the total, Farside reported. The post BlackRock’s IBIT Takes the Lead as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $337.6 Million appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
XRP Ledger Sees 659% Surge in Active Addresses as $1.5 Price Holds
U.Today - XRP still holds momentum following its recent price breakout as the number of active addresses using the XRP ledger has skyrocketed by 659% in just three days. XRP still holds momentum following its recent price breakout as the number of active addresses using the XRP ledger has skyrocketed by 659% in just three days.
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: August 25
CryptoPotato - From record-setting ETF inflows to major XRP price breakout. Here's the latest in the broader Ripple ecosystem.
BTC RSI bullish divergence draws 2022 comparisons as analysis weighs new price trend
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price analysis eyes the potential end of its current macro downtrend based on weekly RSI signals.
US Can Now Sanction Anyone Operating in Iran's Crypto Sector
Decrypt - Digital assets are among five sectors in a campaign Treasury called an “Economic D-Day,” alongside technology, gold, aviation and shipping.
In hardware veritas
Atlas21 - From the Turin area to robotics labs and BitBox, Luca Giuliani recounts a path built through code, electronics and research. It also includes the closure of a startup and the rediscovery of Bitcoin as a technological and economic system. The post In hardware veritas appeared first on Atlas21.
Bitcoin Dominance on the Rise Again as BTC Tapped 15-Week Peak Above $81K: Market Watch
CryptoPotato - POL, INJ, BTW, XMR, and SOL are the top gainers from the alts today.
US Treasury Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Cryptocurrency Exchanges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury just widened its sanctions net — and Iran’s crypto sector is squarely in the middle of it.… Read the original on US Treasury Expands Sanctions, Targets Nobitex and Foscom FZE in Iran Crypto Scheme. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Zcash Hits 8-Year High: Why the Privacy Coin Is Suddenly Tied to the AI Boom
U.Today - Zcash outperforms as tech billionaires link its 21 million scarcity to the AI era. Zcash outperforms as tech billionaires link its 21 million scarcity to the AI era.
Bitcoin's 'Final Boss' Is Revealed
U.Today - Bitcoin has another resistance to overcome in order to enter a proper uptrend. Bitcoin has another resistance to overcome in order to enter a proper uptrend.
The Real Reason XRP Is Stuck: Analyst Blames Massive Trading Walls on Coinbase
CryptoPotato - XRP's order book shows major sell pressure clustered near the $1.70 and $2.00 levels, with large buy orders just below $1.52.
Institutional Investors Boost Positions Amid Rising Spot Bitcoin ETF Interest
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows are painting a clear picture of institutional positioning this session. Investors are channeling capital… Read the original on Institutions Shift to Spot Bitcoin ETF Amid Rising Prices and Strategic Positioning. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Traders Show Strong Bullish Sentiment as Bitcoin Surpasses $82,000
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $80,000. Then the options market lit up. Traders have placed $2.9 million worth of bets on Bitcoin punching… Read the original on Traders Bet $2.9 Million on Bitcoin Surging Past $82,000 Amid Bullish Sentiment. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Rally Takes Strategy From $9.5B Underwater to $4.7B Paper Profit in 7 Days
CryptoPotato - Strategy's average Bitcoin purchase price remains above $75,000, keeping the position sensitive to further price moves.
Gemini Enables XRP Deposits and Withdrawals Via XRPL in Singapore
U.Today - Gemini is expanding its XRP support in Singapore, allowing local users to deposit and withdraw the cryptocurrency directly over the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Gemini is expanding its XRP support in Singapore, allowing local users to deposit and withdraw the cryptocurrency directly over the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Breaking: Bitcoin hits $80k for the first time since May as rally continues
CoinJournal - Bitcoin extended its rally on Tuesday, hitting the $80,000 psychological level for the first time since May 4. The rally comes as improving liquidity expectations continued to lift the broader cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has gained nearly 30% in the last week, while Ethereum has risen more than 25% and XRP has advanced almost 30%. The […] The post Breaking: Bitcoin hits $80k for the first time since May as rally continues appeared first on CoinJournal.
US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments
CoinTelegraph - The US Treasury expanded sanctions to Iran’s digital asset sector, alleging a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in crypto for oil sales.
Bessent Says Expanded Treasury Buybacks Aim to Improve Liquidity, Druckenmiller Questions Timing
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said expanding Treasury buybacks is intended to improve market liquidity, while Druckenmiller questioned why the operation was suddenly expanded after yields rose to multi-year highs and warned that it would come at a cost of dozens of times more.
Strategy Swings From Over $9.5 Billion Loss to Over $4.7 Billion Profit in a Week
Binance News - Strategy, Michael Saylor's company, moved from an unrealized loss of more than $9.5 billion to an unrealized profit of more than $4.7 billion within one week, according to Lookonchain monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the change reflects a sharp reversal in the company's paper gains and losses over the period.
Asian Stocks Fluctuate Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings
Binance News - Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a U.S. plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran and awaited earnings from chip titan Nvidia, according to RTHK. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened 116 points, or 0.46 percent, higher at 25,634 before slipping to 25,466 at one stage in early trading. The China enterprises index opened 29 points, or 0.34 percent, higher at 8,500, while the tech index rose eight points, or 0.18 percent, to 4,602, before both turned lower. In Tokyo, the Nikkei opened down 333 points, or 0.5 percent, at 65,195 before recovering to 65,586 at one stage before noon. In Seoul, the Kospi was ...
Workday Target Price Raised to $225 by CIBC
Binance News - According to Jin10, CIBC raised its target price for Workday (WDAY.O) to $225 from $200.
STOCKS | RBA Says It Still Has Time to Wait and Is Ready to Act if Needed
Binance News - The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate unchanged earlier this month after signs that elevated inflation was easing and the labor market was softening. According to Sina Finance, minutes from the bank's August 10-11 meeting showed the board held lengthy discussions on whether to raise or keep the cash rate unchanged, and decided to wait for more information before acting. The minutes said the board would remain vigilant and take action whenever necessary. Members agreed that the current cash rate appeared to be working and that there was still time to assess upcoming data to judge whether the risks to the inflation forecast were materializing. ...
Morgan Stanley Adds About 100 BTC Through Spot Bitcoin ETF, Holdings Top 7,000
Binance News - Morgan Stanley increased its Bitcoin exposure by about 100.297 BTC through its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund MSBT, spending $7.9 million, according to Arkham monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings have now surpassed 7,000 BTC for the first time and stand at 7,096 BTC, worth more than $573 million.
Pakistan and Iran Discuss Reviving Islamabad Memorandum to Resolve Conflict
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan's interior minister said Pakistan and Iran discussed reviving the Islamabad memorandum to resolve the conflict, and that talks with Iran focused on Middle East tensions and the path to peace.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Says Talks With Iran's Leadership Made Significant Progress
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan's Interior Minister said talks with Iran's leadership made significant progress.
Pakistan Army Chief Munir Holds Talks With Iran on Preventing Further Escalation
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan Army Chief Munir held comprehensive discussions with Iran, focusing on preventing further escalation.
Burnham Refuses to Rule Out Tax Rises in Autumn Budget
Binance News - Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming autumn Budget, saying he will not be unrealistic about the challenging state of public finances, according to BBC. The prime minister said his cost-of-living pledges, including capping bus fares at £2 and cutting VAT on household electricity bills, were funded spending commitments and could be delivered by reprioritising money from elsewhere. Burnham said he would take a careful approach to the economy and would not take risks with jobs, livelihoods or family finances. He also said the government borrowed more than expected in July, inflation hit a four-month high of 2.9% in ...
Canada Weighs Energy, Minerals and Alcohol Pressure in US Trade Fight
Binance News - Canada is considering broader economic retaliation against the US as trade tensions escalate, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying Ottawa’s planned countermeasures are focused on steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, pulp and paper, according to BBC. Carney said Canada supplies most US natural gas and electricity imports and about 60% of crude oil imports, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford said an energy surcharge is on the table and floated a 25% levy on electricity exports in 2025. BBC reported that Canada has already used consumer pressure, with provincial bans on US alcohol still in place in 11 of the 13 provinces and territories. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Bessent Iran Threat Clouds India Rupee, Stocks Outlook
Binance News - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened economic punishment against any country doing business with Iran, according to Bloomberg. The warning clouds the outlook for India’s rupee and stocks.
Japan's Finance Minister to Study Tax Incentives for Retail Investors Buying Government Bonds
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the government will carefully study potential tax incentives for retail investors buying Japanese government bonds. Katayama said at a regular news conference that it is important to make government bonds more attractive to retail investors, and added that many issues need to be considered and that the government plans to hold serious discussions with relevant parties, especially the ruling party.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Auto Stocks Diverge as XPeng, Nio, and Leapmotor Fall
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong auto stocks traded mixed, with XPeng Group (09868.HK) falling more than 8%, Nio-SW (09866.HK) falling more than 5%, and Leapmotor (09863.HK) down 3.79%, while BAIC Motor (01958.HK) rose more than 5% and Geely Automobile (00175.HK) gained more than 2%.
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Is Evolving Into Digital Capital Infrastructure
Binance News - Strategy founder Michael Saylor said Bitcoin is moving beyond its early role as a peer-to-peer electronic cash experiment and toward a global digital capital infrastructure. According to ChainCatcher, he argued that wider adoption by individuals, funds, public companies, banks, custodians, trading platforms, and governments has pushed some early Bitcoin norms into a form of orthodoxy that no longer fits its expanding economic ecosystem. Saylor said Bitcoin’s more important future role may be as scarce, globally liquid, programmable digital capital rather than a replacement for fiat in everyday payments. He said fiat will remain central to taxes, wages, contracts, ...
STOCKS | Tokio Marine Plans Its Largest-Ever Acquisition
Binance News - Tokio Marine Holdings is preparing what would be its largest acquisition ever after months of due diligence on targets in Australia and Canada. According to Sina Finance, the Berkshire Hathaway-backed Japanese insurer has been evaluating Insurance Australia Group, Suncorp, and Intact Financial Corporation for a cross-border deal. Two people familiar with the matter said Suncorp has emerged as the preferred target, while Intact Financial was ruled out because of its size. The people also said talks are still ongoing and a deal may not ultimately be reached. ...
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Says She May Receive Requests for Japanese Government Bond Tax Reform for Retail Investors
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she may receive requests for Japanese government bond tax reform targeting retail investors.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama to Discuss Retail Investor Bond Tax Reform Measures
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she will carefully discuss measures to reform the tax system for Japanese government bonds aimed at retail investors with relevant parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party.
AI TRENDS | XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng Says Humanoid Robots Face Challenges at Least 20 Times Greater Than Smart Cars
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, at XPeng Group's earnings call on the evening of August 24, Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said the technical challenges and innovation difficulty of advanced general-purpose humanoid robots are far greater than those of smart cars, at least 20 times greater, and that the scarcity of high-quality supply will also push the product's average selling price per unit and gross margin far above those of cars.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Biotechnology Stocks Extend Gains, Mabpharm Surges 16.28%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong biotechnology stocks continued to rise, with Mabpharm-B (02181.HK) up 16.28%, WuXi XDC Cayman (02268.HK) rising more than 11%, JW Therapeutics (02126.HK) gaining more than 4%, and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK) also up more than 4%.
Vietnam Approves First Nuclear Power Project Agreement
Binance News - According to Jin10, Vietnam's National Assembly on Monday approved an agreement related to the country's first nuclear power project, marking an important step toward restarting its nuclear power plan. Vietnam canceled plans for two reactors in 2016 because of economic concerns and sharply higher expected costs. The country plans to achieve annual growth of at least 10% from 2026 while promoting investment in manufacturing, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data centers. The revised eighth Power Development Plan calls for national installed capacity to rise from 82.4 gigawatts at the end of 2024 to between 183.3 gigawatts and 236.4 gigawatts by 2030, and the reintroduced nuclear power projects are expected to contribute 4 gigawatts to 6.4 gigawatts between 2030 ...
STOCKS | FireFly Metals Seeks A$190 Million for Canada Copper Project
Binance News - Australian copper miner FireFly Metals Ltd. is seeking to raise A$190 million, or $136 million, through a sale of new Australian and Canadian shares to develop its Green Bay project in Canada, according to Bloomberg.
China Central Depository and Clearing Cuts Fees for Several Core Services
Binance News - According to Jin10, China Central Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. said it will lower fees for some core businesses. It will fully waive the issuance registration service fee for international bonds, including panda bonds, and give a 5% discount on the service fee rate for interest payment and redemption services on outstanding interbank bond market bonds, bringing the post-discount rate to 0.475 per 10,000. It will also fully waive interest payment and redemption service fees for sci-tech innovation bonds and international bonds, including panda bonds. For spot trading settlement services covering bond types and issuers not included in existing interbank bond market discounts, it will offer a 10% discount, with the post-discount fee set at 135 yuan per ...
Tuya Smart Reports 45.8% Rise In Interim Profit
Binance News - Tuya Smart-W (2391) said interim profit rose 45.8% to $34.4 million, while revenue increased 12.3% to $173 million. The company did not declare an interim dividend, according to Ming Pao.
Shipyard to End IPFS Engineering, Maintenance, and Infrastructure Operations on September 30
Binance News - IPFS ecosystem development team Shipyard said it will stop IPFS-related engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure operations on September 30 after Protocol Labs decided not to renew its funding. According to Odaily, Shipyard said it will assist with the transition before the end of September. After the shutdown, core projects maintained by Shipyard, including Kubo, Helia, and IPFS Desktop, will no longer have dedicated maintainers. The future of public infrastructure such as ipfs.io and dweb.link, as well as IPFS bootstrap nodes, will be decided by Protocol Labs.
Apple Reportedly Prepares First New Mac Mini in Nearly Two Years
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Apple is preparing to launch an updated Mac mini desktop computer for the first time in nearly two years. The new desktop could debut as soon as the next few days, possibly before the September iPhone launch event. Apple has tested versions with M5 and M6 chips, and the upgrade comes as demand for the current Mac mini has surged and memory chip shortages have made inventory harder to secure. The current model was last updated in 2024. The report also said Apple plans to unveil a range of new products in the second ...
RBA Minutes Show Board Unanimously Held Rates Steady in August
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reserve Bank of Australia minutes showed the board unanimously decided to keep interest rates unchanged in August, while members still debated whether another rate hike was needed, focusing on risks including Middle East conflict, energy prices, AI investment, and domestic inflation pressure.
General Intuition Reportedly Seeks Funding at $6 Billion Pre-Money Valuation
Binance News - New York AI startup General Intuition is reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $6 billion pre-money valuation, with new investors including Valor Equity Partners, Point72 Ventures, and Seven Seven Six. According to ChainCatcher, existing investors Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst are also participating in the round. The company is building foundation models to train general AI agents to move through space and time. The financing comes only weeks after General Intuition completed a $320 million funding round at a $2.3 billion valuation. CEO Pim de Witte spun the company out of video game clip-sharing platform Medal in October ...
Hang Seng Opens 116 Points Higher As Turnover Reaches $3 Billion
Binance News - The Hang Seng Index opened 116 points, or 0.46%, higher at 25,634, with market turnover at $3 billion, according to Ming Pao. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 29 points, or 0.35%, to 8,500, while the Hang Seng Tech Index opened at 4,602, up 0.18%. Advancers accounted for 11.07% of stocks, decliners 4.86%, and 84.06% were unchanged.
STOCKS | RBA Minutes Show Some Members Saw Further Rate Hike as Possible
Binance News - According to Jin10, minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s August meeting showed that its nine-member policy board was divided over whether to raise rates, with several members saying a rate hike may be necessary given upside inflation risks. The minutes said other members believed the current 4.35% cash rate was working to help lower inflation and that there was time to watch economic developments. They also warned that upcoming data would need to show inflation falling further to the 2% to 3% target range within a reasonable period. The committee listed the Middle East conflict, the global boom in artificial intelligence and data center investment, and weak productivity as major risks, while some members said those risks remained uncertain and recent ...
U.S. Treasury Forms Quantum-Safe Task Force for Financial Sector Transition
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury Department announced the creation of a Quantum-Safe Preparedness Task Force to lead the financial industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography and strengthen protections for sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and the digital economy. According to Foresight News, Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States must stay at the forefront of technological security and that the task force will help keep the financial system safe, stable, and competitive as new technologies emerge. The task force brings together government agencies, financial institutions, and technology providers. It will focus on three areas: advancing the financial ...
F2Pool Co-Founder Wang Chun Cuts Another 6,609 ETH
Binance News - On-chain analyst Ember reported that the address linked to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun reduced its ETH holdings by 6,609 ETH about 10 hours ago. According to ChainCatcher, the address has sold a total of 23,378 ETH since the latest rally began, at an average price of about $2,355.