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La Rosa Holdings faces $13.5M loss; mystery investors hijack Nasdaq firm; Bitcoin remains stable.
La Rosa Holdings Carries $8.14M in Crypto While Bleeding $13.5M in a Single Quarter
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Ten mystery investors are using 2,380 BTC to completely hijack a Nasdaq company and gut its leadership
CryptoSlate - The signed agreement targets closing within 12 business days but leaves the required capital increase and approvals unresolved. The post Ten mystery investors are using 2,380 BTC to completely hijack a Nasdaq company and gut its leadership appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Morgan Stanley Upgrades South Korea Stocks After 30% KOSPI Crash
BeInCrypto - South Korea’s “leverage washout” has created a fresh entry point into the AI trade, according to Morgan Stanley, which lifted its rating on the country’s equities to overweight. The bank now sees the KOSPI climbing 36% to its 9,000 target. Strategists led by Daniel K Blake described the selloff as mainly technical. The bank previously The post Morgan Stanley Upgrades South Korea Stocks After 30% KOSPI Crash appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Switzerland’s Crypto Use Is Double Germany’s, Study Finds
Bitcoin.com - Switzerland has spent years building the conditions for broader cryptocurrency adoption, and the latest data suggest those efforts are paying off. A Bearingpoint study found that 23% of Swiss adults use cryptocurrency at least occasionally, more than double Germany’s 11% rate, pointing to a market where digital assets have steadily become part of mainstream financial […]
Bitcoin Is Now Calmer Than South Korea’s AI-Driven Stock Market
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin's 2026 volatility trails South Korea's AI-driven KOSPI, as Samsung and SK Hynix swings expose leveraged ETF risk. The post Bitcoin Is Now Calmer Than South Korea’s AI-Driven Stock Market appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coldcard’s 5-year flaw reveals hardware wallet testing gap: Kraken’s security chief
CoinTelegraph - The five-year bug escaped detection because auditors verified that the intended random number generator existed, but not that it was being called.
STOCKS | Goldman Sachs Raises Samsung Electronics Target Price to 490,000 Won
Binance News - Goldman Sachs raised Samsung Electronics' 12-month target price from 480,000 won to 490,000 won and lifted its 2026 to 2028 earnings per share estimates by about 2%. According to Jin10, the bank said Samsung Electronics' second-quarter operating profit matched expectations, memory demand is expected to far outstrip supply, and the gap will widen in 2027 while supply remains tight in 2028. Goldman Sachs also said the company has signed long-term agreements with major data center clients, providing better earnings visibility and downside protection. It added that Samsung Electronics aims to become a leader in the AI memory market, with HBM4 expected to account for more than 60% of HBM revenue in ...
South Korea Online Shopping Sales Rise 10% In June On Mobile Devices, Autos
Binance News - According to Yonhap, online shopping sales in South Korea rose about 10% from a year earlier in June, driven by stronger demand for mobile devices and automobiles. The value of online shopping transactions reached 24.6 trillion won ($17 billion), up 2.3 trillion won from a year earlier, according to data from South Korea's Ministry of Data and Statistics. Sales of mobile devices more than doubled to 892.4 billion won, apparently helped by promotional events by Samsung Electronics, while spending on automobiles and related products jumped 56.8% to 1.19 trillion won on strong sales of Tesla EVs. Spending on food products, including agricultural and fishery goods, increased 11% to 4.6 trillion won, cosmetic products rose 9.9% to 1.26 trillion won, and food delivery services ...
China and Hong Kong Regulators Announce New Measures To Deepen Market Cooperation
Binance News - China's securities regulator and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission jointly announced a series of new measures to deepen practical cooperation and closer coordination between the two markets, according to 36Kr. The measures cover listing and fundraising, index cooperation, futures products, exchange-traded funds, the international expansion of financial institutions, green finance, and easier access to professional qualifications. They include continued support for eligible mainland companies to list and raise funds in Hong Kong, support for eligible Hong Kong-listed companies to pursue mainland listings, and support for eligible Hong Kong firms to issue bonds on the mainland. The two sides will also encourage index providers to work more ...
China Internet Stocks Jump on AI Breakthroughs, Valuation Rebound and Earnings Hopes
Binance News - Chinese internet shares rose on August 3, with Alibaba Group Holding-W up more than 5.56%, Baidu Group-SW up 3.02% and Tencent Holdings and Bilibili also advancing. China Merchants' China Internet ETF (513220) gapped higher and rose more than 1.90% intraday, with turnover above 25 million yuan and turnover rate at 3.86%, according to Jiemian News. The rally was supported by three catalysts: domestic large-model and AI application advances, valuation recovery and expectations that earnings will start to show payback. DeepSeek-V4-Flash launched a public beta on July 31, and China's National Supercomputing Internet also opened API access. OpenRouter's ...
CSRC Chief Wu Qing Says RMB Stock Trading Counter and REITs Inclusion in Stock Connect Preparations Are Underway
Binance News - China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing said at a five-year China government bond futures listing ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing that the CSRC is working with Hong Kong authorities to accelerate preparations for the RMB stock trading counter and the inclusion of REITs in Stock Connect, according to Jiemian News. He said the bridge between the two markets will become wider, more stable and smoother.
AI | Alibaba Releases New Flagship Model With Breakthrough Performance
Binance News - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has released its latest flagship AI model, claiming performance that puts it alongside global leaders such as Anthropic’s Fable, according to Bloomberg.
Hyperinsight: Whale Ends 61 Brent Oil Trades With $2.43 Million Loss
Binance News - A whale address starting with 0xc278 has completed 61 BRENTOIL trades since March 19, with 59 long positions and two short positions, according to Hyperinsight. According to ChainCatcher, the trades resulted in a net loss of about $2.431 million, with million-dollar positions accounting for 99.4% of the losses. The whale's latest Brent long was liquidated yesterday, closing 47,600 BRENTOIL long contracts in a liquidation worth about $4.046 million at a weighted price of around $84.99. The position lost about $275,000, and the address now holds no Brent exposure. ...
Polymarket, Polymarket US, and Kalshi Set Record July Trading Volume
Binance News - Polymarket, Polymarket US, and Kalshi posted a record combined trading volume of $50.6 billion in July. According to Odaily, Polymarket US trading volume rose 54% to $5 billion, while Polymarket trading volume fell 26% to $7.9 billion.
CXMT Rises 4.15% as Hourly Funding Rate Falls to -0.2139%
Binance News - CXMT is trading at $7.73, up about 4.15% over the past 24 hours, while its hourly funding rate has fallen to -0.2139%. According to Odaily, the previous hour’s actual settlement rate was -0.1212%, and the negative rate widened by 76.5%. At the current rate, a $10,000 CXMT short position would pay about $21.4 in funding fees per hour, or roughly $171.1 over eight hours and $513.4 over 24 hours. The token’s mark price is $7.73, compared with an oracle price of about $8.02, leaving the contract at a 3.70% discount. ...
AI TRENDS | Alibaba Releases Qwen 3.8-MAX AI Model
Binance News - Alibaba has released the Qwen 3.8-MAX artificial intelligence model, which has 24 trillion parameters. According to Jin10, Alibaba said the Qwen 3.8-MAX model has performance comparable to Anthropic Fable.
CSRC's Wu Qing: Study Expanding Mutual Recognition of Securities and Futures Professional Qualifications Between Mainland China and Hong Kong
Binance News - China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Chairman Wu Qing said Hong Kong has long been a "bridgehead" for mainland financial institutions going global. According to Jin10, he made the remarks at the launch ceremony for renminbi treasury bond futures in Hong Kong. He said China will support more high-quality securities and fund firms to expand in Hong Kong and build first-class investment banks and investment institutions, and will study expanding the scope of mutual recognition of securities and futures professional qualifications between the two sides to facilitate employment and practice for outstanding professionals. He also said regulators ...
Marubeni CFO: Middle East Conflict Has Had Less Impact on Earnings Than Initially Expected
Binance News - According to Jin10, Marubeni's chief financial officer said the impact of the Middle East conflict on earnings has been smaller than initially expected.
STOCKS | Zhipu Slides Over 13% After DeepSeek Launches V4 Flash API Beta
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that China’s large-model companies moved in diverging directions, with Zhipu (2513) at one point falling more than 13% after rival DeepSeek launched a V4 Flash API beta and said its agent capabilities had improved significantly.
RatingDog July China Manufacturing PMI Falls To 50.9
Binance News - RatingDog's July China manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 50.9 from 51.7 in June, below market expectations of 52, according to Ming Pao. The latest reading was the lowest since March, when the index was 50.8, and marked the eighth straight month above 50. That matched the November 2023 to June 2024 stretch as the longest continuous expansion period in nearly five years.
KOSPI Falls 3.28% as Investors Sell Tech Heavyweights
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's KOSPI was down sharply late Monday morning as investors took profits from tech heavyweights after the previous session's record surge. The benchmark index fell 216.06 points, or 3.28%, to 6,379.39 as of 11:20 a.m. after opening weaker and extending losses on selling by foreign and institutional investors following a nearly 18% jump in the prior session. Samsung Electronics dropped 6.29%, SK hynix lost 6.29%, LG Energy Solution declined 2.44%, Samsung Biologics fell 2.69%, and Naver edged down 0.48%. The Korean won traded at 1,427.4 against the U.S. dollar, up 8.1 won from Friday's close.
TECH | Gurman Says iPhone Prices May Rise $100 to $200
Binance News - According to Jin10, well-known tech journalist Gurman wrote on Sunday that iPhone prices are expected to rise by $100 to $200, or about 675 yuan to 1,350 yuan. He said Apple is certain to raise prices this year because it is facing shortages of memory chips and main device processors, while the new camera system used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max is also more expensive, not to mention the higher-cost design of the first foldable iPhone. Gurman added that recent price increases for several iPad and Mac models, which were raised by $100 to $200, provide some reference. He expects the iPhone to see a similar increase, and said the foldable iPhone should be expected to start at no less than $2,000.
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Hits Senate Wall With 80% of Crypto Developers Already Offshore
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Binance Futures Will Launch GIGADEVUSDT Perpetual Contract
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Futures will launch the GIGADEVUSDT perpetual contract at 2026-08-03 05:30 (UTC) to expand trading choices on the platform and enhance the futures trading experience. The new contract is a USDT-priced USDⓈ-M perpetual contract with Gigadevice Semiconductor Inc. - H shares (HKEX: 3986) as the underlying equity. It will use USDT as the settlement asset and support 24/7 trading. The listed specifications include a tick size of 0.01, a minimum trade amount of 0.01 GIGADEV, a minimum notional value of 5 USDT, a capped funding rate of +2.00% / -2.00%, funding fee settlement every eight hours, and an interest rate of 0%. The maximum leverage will be 20x, and Multi-Assets Mode will be supported. ...
As Earnings Season Peaks, Jim Cramer Highlights These 10 Rules for Investing
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer outlines his 10 rules for investing, from watching bonds to avoiding hope, as Q2 earnings season hits its peak. The post As Earnings Season Peaks, Jim Cramer Highlights These 10 Rules for Investing appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Arthur Hayes Says Fed H.4.1 Report May Show Japanese Treasury Used U.S. Bonds in Dollar Swaps
Binance News - Arthur Hayes said the Federal Reserve's H.4.1 report this week should be watched to see whether Japan's Ministry of Finance used its U.S. Treasury holdings to borrow dollars, then sold dollars and bought yen. According to Odaily, he also said that if U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent can raise counterparty limits, the Fed could use U.S. Treasury bonds held by Japan's Ministry of Finance as collateral to create money. Bessent previously said the United States and Japan had taken coordinated foreign exchange action to address what he called disorderly moves in the yen market.
Polymarket G2 Esports Win Odds Surge to 89.5% in Valorant Match Market
Binance News - Polymarket’s "match winner" market for the Valorant matchup between G2 Esports and Sentinels in VCT Americas Stage 2 Omega Group saw G2 Esports’ implied win probability rise sharply from 56.5% one hour earlier to 89.5%. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 33 percentage point increase in the market odds. No further details on the cause of the sudden shift were provided.
AI TRENDS | TSMC's 3nm Monthly Output Target May Be Met Earlier Than Planned
Binance News - TSMC's 3-nanometer process, originally scheduled to reach monthly output of 180,000 wafers by year-end, is expected to hit that target in early the fourth quarter. According to Jin10, the shift is being driven by major customers including Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom actively competing for capacity. Meanwhile, orders for its 2-nanometer process are also heating up quickly, and monthly wafer shipments are expected to approach 100,000 by the end of this year as planned.
Yen Leaps After Joint Intervention, Leaving the Dollar Bruised
Binance News - The yen leapt on Monday, keeping traders on alert for further intervention to shore up Japan's historically weak currency, days after Tokyo and Washington jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market, Reuters reported. The yen rose 1% in the Asian morning to an intraday high of 156.01 per US dollar, following a more than 3% surge over two sessions last week. Japan's finance ministry confirmed the joint yen-buying intervention on Friday, and Bank of Japan data showed Japan may have bought as much as $58.97 billion worth of yen on Thursday. BBH's Elias Haddad said history shows joint FX intervention packs a punch and ...
Democratic Poll Shows Deep Resistance to Crypto as U.S. Congress Nears Vote on Digital Asset Reform
Binance News - A private Democratic polling memo circulated in the U.S. Congress shows primary voters hold a sharply negative view of the crypto industry ahead of a key preliminary vote next week on federal digital asset reform, including the CLARITY Act. According to ChainCatcher, the survey found that Democratic primary voters rated crypto below traditional oil and gas companies, Wall Street, and data centers. The poll, conducted by Normington Petts among 800 primary voters nationwide, found that 84% of respondents viewed candidates backed by crypto industry funding negatively. The backlash is reportedly contributing to a more cautious ...
Thai Immigration Warns Buddha Amulet Trade Is Being Used for Money Laundering
Binance News - Thai immigration authorities recently warned that the cross-border Buddha amulet trade is being used by gray capital networks as a money laundering channel. According to ChainCatcher, illegal proceeds from online gambling, telecom fraud, and drug smuggling are being disguised as legitimate business income through Buddha amulet sales, fake auctions, temple rentals, and peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transfers.
Arthur Hayes Sells 2,364 ETH, Then Buys 2,675.6 ETH via OTC
Binance News - Arthur Hayes sold 2,364 ETH at a price of $1,821 in the early hours of two days ago, according to on-chain analyst Ember. According to ChainCatcher, he later exchanged 5 million USDC for 2,675.6 ETH through OTC at a transaction price of $1,869.
India Plans $4.7 Billion Border Rail Upgrade
Binance News - India plans to invest as much as 450 billion rupees, or $4.7 billion, into railway upgrades along its borders with China, Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to people familiar. The spending would mark one of the country's most significant strategic infrastructure pushes amid shifting regional dynamics, Bloomberg reported.
Nvidia Says CPO Has Entered Mass Production
Binance News - Nvidia Senior Vice President Gilad Shainer said at a recent technical forum that CPO has entered mass production. According to ChainCatcher, switches developed with supply chain partners have begun shipping to closely connected customers and are also being deployed internally. Shainer said switches using CPO technology are expected to be rolled out at scale in global AI factories starting this year. He added that the biggest opportunity in the optical communications market lies in scale-up, where required bandwidth efficiency is more than 10 times that of scale-out. ...
India IPO Boom Cools as Proceeds Fall 20%
Binance News - India’s initial public offering market is losing steam as proceeds are down by a fifth from a year earlier, according to Bloomberg. Companies are cutting deal sizes, accepting lower valuations and delaying listings, raising questions about whether the recent pace can be sustained after two record years.
STOCKS | ChangXin Technology Falls More Than 5% Intraday Before Narrowing Losses
Binance News - ChangXin Technology shares in the A-share market widened losses during the session, falling more than 5% at one point before narrowing to 2.80%. According to Odaily, the stock was last quoted at 52.41 yuan.
Arthur Receives Remaining 1,338 ETH From FalconX
Binance News - Arthur received the remaining 1,338 ETH from FalconX, according to Onchain Lens monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the transfer was worth $2.5 million.
Southbound CSI STAR AI ETF Rose 6.18% as Manager Cites Policy, Overseas and Industry Tailwinds
Binance News - As of the July 31, 2026 close, the Southbound CSI STAR AI ETF (589230) turned over 6.68% on volume of 13 million yuan, while its benchmark, the SSE STAR Market AI Index (950180.CSI), rose 6.18%. Li Jialiang, manager of the CSI STAR Market AI ETF Southbound, said the sector is being supported by policy, industrial and overseas drivers, and argued that it is entering a structural opportunity after recent consolidation, according to Jiemian News. On policy, a July 30 meeting called for the “deep implementation” of the AI Plus initiative and for developing a new form of intelligent economy, promoting breakthroughs in frontier technologies and future industries, while also urging ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Tech Shares Extend Gains as Alibaba Rises More Than 6%
Binance News - Hong Kong technology shares continued to strengthen, with Alibaba (09988.HK) rising more than 6%, while Baidu (09888.HK), Kuaishou (01024.HK), and Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) rose more than 3%, and Bilibili (09626.HK) climbed more than 2%. According to Jin10, the rally also included Alibaba, Baidu, Kuaishou, Tencent Holdings, and Bilibili.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Tech Index Extends Gains to 1% as Alibaba Rises Over 5%
Binance News - The Hang Seng Tech Index widened its gains to 1%, while Alibaba (09988.HK) rose more than 5% and Baidu (09888.HK) gained over 3%. According to Jin10, the move also saw Baidu advance more than 3%.
Hong Kong Exchanges Launches 5-Year Renminbi Government Bond Futures
Binance News - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing launched 5-year renminbi government bond futures today. According to Jin10, the product is the only government bond futures contract in the offshore market and is designed to meet overseas investors' growing needs for interest-rate risk management and trading. The launch of 5-year government bond futures is an important step in promoting Hong Kong as an offshore renminbi hub and risk management center.
Kioxia Targets Next-Generation AI NAND Market With PCIe 6.0 and UFS 5.0 Production
Binance News - Japan's Kioxia is targeting the next-generation AI NAND market. According to Odaily, the company plans to begin mass production this year of its latest standard NAND solutions, including PCIe 6.0 and UFS 5.0.
BABAB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 3.60% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Aug 03, 2026, 01:31 AM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, BABAB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 126.82 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 3.60%
CLARITY Act Faces New Senate Threat Over Trump Crypto Gains
Bitcoin.com - A new Senate Banking Committee minority staff analysis renews Democratic objections that the CLARITY Act preserves pathways for President Donald Trump to profit from crypto ventures after financial disclosures showed about $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto earnings. The latest findings could further complicate the bill’s prospects before a Senate vote. New Senate Analysis Examines Trump’s […]
RBI Hold and Cash Surplus Seen Steepening India Yield Curve
Binance News - India’s short-dated bonds are expected to outperform longer-duration debt as traders bet the Reserve Bank of India will keep interest rates unchanged and banks move into a large cash surplus, according to Bloomberg. The view is that the combination of a steady policy rate and ample banking-system liquidity will steepen India’s yield curve.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Benchmarks Open Higher on August 3
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Monday. According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Index rose 102.88 points, or 0.4%, to 25,987.31; the Hang Seng Tech Index gained 32.7 points, or 0.68%, to 4,861.92; the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 46.97 points, or 0.55%, to 8,659.12; and the Hang Seng Red Chip Index rose 3.68 points, or 0.09%, to 4,196.8.
STOCKS | Xunce Opens Sharply Higher, Up 14.98%
Binance News - Xunce (03317.HK) opened sharply higher and was up 14.98% at HK$119. According to Jin10, the company recently expected first-half revenue to increase by about 388.76% year on year, and adjusted net profit to be about 67 million yuan, turning from a loss to a profit.
GEOPOLITICS | Yen Rises After U.S. and Japan Signal More Intervention
Binance News - The yen rallied sharply on Monday after Japan and the US warned they were ready to intervene again in the market, according to Bloomberg. The move followed coordinated intervention last week that reversed more than two months of losses in the currency.
AI TRENDS | JD Food Delivery Launches AI Smart Helmet for Riders
Binance News - JD Food Delivery has announced the launch of an AI smart helmet. According to Jin10, it will be rolled out gradually in the near term and will be given free to JD full-time riders in the first batch before being gradually opened to all riders. The helmet includes a "single-king route" feature, can automatically analyze order notes, and proactively reminds riders before delivery.
South Korea's First-Time Exporters Rise Nearly 4% in 2025
Binance News - According to Yonhap, the number of first-time exporters in South Korea rose nearly 4% in 2025 from a year earlier to 19,746, according to the Korea Customs Service. The total was up from 19,041 in 2024 and marked the largest on-year increase in five years. The agencies said combined exports by those companies climbed 13.2% to $6.9 billion, the highest level since 2019. Machinery and computers made up 10.9% of first-time exporters, followed by electrical products at 8.5% and cosmetics at 7%. The average export value per company was $350,000, while 80% of first-time exporters posted exports below $100,000.
Polymarket Kovačević Option Jumps To 25% In Canadian Open Submarket
Binance News - The win probability for the Kovačević option in Polymarket’s Canadian Open submarket, "Canadian Open: Kovačević vs. Borges spread +/-1.5," surged from 4.5% an hour ago to 25% at the latest reading, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 20.5 percentage point increase and may be linked to breaking news affecting the event.
Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Will Start Tomorrow
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will begin tomorrow afternoon, and that an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz already exists. According to Jin10, he made the remarks on Sunday U.S. Eastern Time and said denuclearization would also reach an agreement. Trump said he canceled strikes on Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran, and said the U.S. would have launched a large-scale attack last night if they had not asked. He also said Iran knew the scale of the attack and added, "We're ready to go anytime we want." ...
CLARITY Act Not Included in Monday Senate Schedule, Procedural Vote Set for H.R.6500
Binance News - The U.S. Senate’s public Monday schedule does not include the CLARITY Act. According to Odaily, the chamber only plans to hold a procedural vote on the H.R.6500 continuing resolution. Under Senate rules, a standard cloture filing requires signatures from at least 16 senators. If the Senate files a cloture motion on Wednesday, August 5, a related vote could take place as early as Friday, August 7. That vote would only determine whether debate on the motion to proceed ends, not final passage of the CLARITY Act. If cloture passes, the Senate would still need up to 30 hours of debate on the motion to proceed, formal consideration of the bill, and possibly ...
S-Oil Swings To Q2 Profit On Strong Refining Margins
Binance News - According to Yonhap, S-Oil Corp. swung to a second-quarter net profit as strong refining margins and record lubricant earnings lifted results amid prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The South Korea’s third-largest refiner by sales posted net income of 514.6 billion won ($359 million) for the quarter ended in June, compared with a net loss of 66.8 billion won a year earlier. Operating profit came to 965 billion won, versus an operating loss of 344 billion won, while sales rose 40.9% to 11.34 trillion won from 8.05 trillion won. S-Oil said steady demand in the second half is expected to support earnings as global crude oil and refined product inventories have fallen sharply because of ...
STOCKS | Korean Stocks Fall as Chipmakers Reverse Friday’s Record Gains
Binance News - South Korean stocks slipped as heavyweight chipmakers sold off after Friday’s record gains, while investors reduced leverage-backed trades, according to Bloomberg. The retreat came after the market’s record run in chip names, which had helped drive the prior session’s surge.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 1 Point as Night Futures Fall 18 Points
Binance News - U.S. stocks rose, while Hong Kong ADRs climbed 1 point, or 0.01%, to 25,886, according to Ming Pao. Hong Kong night futures fell 18 points, or 0.07%, to 25,922, putting them 38 points above the cash market.
Arthur Hayes Sends 2.5 Million USDC Each to Galaxy Digital and FalconX
Binance News - Arthur Hayes sent 2.5 million USDC each to Galaxy Digital and FalconX, according to Onchain Lens monitoring. According to Foresight News, he has received 1,337 ETH from Galaxy Digital, while the FalconX transaction is still pending.
Australia Regulator Recommends Tougher Rules for Inpex, Santos LNG Sites
Binance News - A regional environmental regulator in Australia has recommended tougher license conditions for two liquefied natural gas export facilities run by Inpex Corp. and Santos Ltd., according to Bloomberg. The proposed changes would affect the companies' Australian LNG sites, though the source gave no further details on the conditions.
CITIC Securities Says Alcohol Stocks Have Bottomed Out as Dividend Yields Near 4%
Binance News - CITIC Securities said the alcohol sector has entered a bottoming and stabilization phase in the second half of the year. According to Wind data cited in the report, the sector's dividend yield is about 4%, while some leading liquor makers offer yields above 5%, giving the group relatively attractive valuation appeal, according to Jiemian News. The broker said liquor sales momentum, inventories and fundamentals are expected to recover, with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day peak season likely to provide a boost. For beer, it expects the industry to see a mild recovery in the second half, helped by a low base and some improvement in fundamentals.
AI-Related Companies Beat Earnings Estimates in Second Quarter
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that AI-related companies are posting strong earnings amid the artificial intelligence investment cycle. According to Odaily, S&P 500 companies have beaten second-quarter 2026 earnings expectations by an average of 27% so far, while Nasdaq 100 companies have exceeded estimates by 55%. Bloomberg's AI Value Chain Index has outperformed further, with companies beating earnings expectations by an average of 71%.
Nick Dorsey Says Anthropic’s ARR Reached $80 Billion by Mid-July
Binance News - Market analyst Nick Dorsey said Anthropic’s annual recurring revenue had reached $80 billion by mid-July, and that it could surpass $100 billion in ARR by the end of August at the current pace. According to ChainCatcher, Dorsey, who posts as @Midnight_Captl, is a former Apple global procurement specialist focused on investment analysis in AI and semiconductors.
Hyundai Motor Group U.S. Sales Rise 5% in July on Hybrid, SUV Demand
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Hyundai Motor Group said its U.S. sales increased 5% from a year earlier in July as demand for hybrid vehicles and sport utility vehicles remained strong. Hyundai Motor America sold 89,427 vehicles in the United States last month, including 6,947 Genesis luxury models, up 3.7% from a year earlier. The Tucson led Hyundai sales with 19,714 units, followed by the Elantra with 17,115 and the Santa Fe with 13,373. Kia America reported a 6.7% rise in July sales to 75,857 vehicles, with the Sportage as its top seller at 16,083 units, followed by the K4 at 12,094 and the Telluride at 11,816. Combined sales of eco-friendly vehicles by Hyundai Motor and Kia climbed 24.7% to 50,937 units, accounting for 30.8% of their total U.S. sales.
STOCKS | Tai Hing Group Expects Interim Profit To Rise More Than 76.4%
Binance News - Tai Hing Group Holdings (6811) issued a profit alert and expects interim profit of about $72 million to $78 million, up from $40.813 million a year earlier, according to Ming Pao. The company said the projected increase represents a rise of more than 76.4% from the same period last year.
Strategy-Linked Wallet Transfers 299.84 BTC After Last Move in Early July
Binance News - A wallet suspected to be linked to Strategy transferred 299.84 BTC nine hours ago. According to Odaily, the transfer was worth $18.91 million. The wallet last moved BTC between July 1 and July 5, when Strategy sold 3,588 BTC valued at $216 million.
Bitgo CEO Funds 100 BTC Wallet, Dares Anthropic’s AI to Steal It
Bitcoin.com - Bitgo Chief Executive Officer Mike Belshe turned one of artificial intelligence’s biggest security debates into a public bitcoin challenge by placing 100 BTC, worth roughly $6.3 million at the time, into a publicly known wallet and inviting Anthropic’s Claude models to steal it. The move followed Anthropic’s disclosure that several of its AI models reached […]
STOCKS | Japan Stocks Fall as Exporters Slide on Yen Intervention Worries
Binance News - Japanese stocks fell as exporters, including automakers, dragged the benchmark lower amid concerns over further joint yen intervention with the US, according to Bloomberg. Traders remained on alert for steps aimed at driving up the currency.
STOCKS | Vietnam's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Rises to 52.9 in July
Binance News - Vietnam's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI was 52.9 in July, up from 51.8 previously. According to Jin10, the prior reading was 51.8.
GEOPOLITICS | 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Suez, Egypt, USGS Says
Binance News - A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 41.2 kilometers (25.6 miles) north-northeast of Suez, Egypt, according to the US Geological Survey. Bloomberg reported the quake did not include any further details in the source text.
U.S. Central Command Says Maritime Blockade of Iran Continues, 35 Vessels Redirected
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said on social media on August 2 that the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran was continuing. As of August 2, U.S. forces had forced 35 vessels to change course, disabled two vessels and boarded two others for inspection, according to Jiemian News.
Foreign Funds’ A-Shares Holdings via Stock Connect Top RMB 3 Trillion in Q2
Binance News - Foreign investors stepped up allocations to A shares in the second quarter, with northbound Stock Connect holdings value surpassing RMB 3 trillion for the first time at the end of June, according to Jiemian News. Based on disclosed 2026 interim reports, 38 stocks had QFII investors among their top 10 tradable shareholders as of the end of the second quarter, with total holdings value of RMB 17.029 billion. The holdings were concentrated in a small number of names: CATL, Hongfa, Yaxiang Integration, Leadrive, and China Shipbuilding Gas were the top five by QFII holdings value among those 38 stocks.
Samson Mow Shares 5 Urgent Steps for Coldcard Users Facing Losses
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow outlined five immediate actions for users affected by the Coldcard wallet losses following the disclosure of a random number generator vulnerability. His recommendations focus on preserving evidence, reporting thefts, avoiding recovery scams, and documenting information that could support ownership claims. Samson Mow Outlines Immediate Actions for Affected Users JAN3 CEO Samson […]
SBI and Orico Put XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum Inside 60 Million Japanese Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Japan moved fast. SBI VC Trade and Orient Corporation launched a crypto redemption feature on July 31, 2026, letting Orico… Read the original on SBI and Orico Put XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum Inside 60 Million Japanese Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Robinhood’s Q2 Revenue Hits Record $1.31B as Prediction Markets Fuel 10x Surge in Event Contracts
CryptoPotato - Robinhood generated $156 million from event contracts in a dramatic jump from the same quarter last year.
Coinkite Faces Class Action Threat as Bitcoin Wallet Bug Costs Users Over 1,300 BTC
Bitcoin.com - Coinkite, the company behind Coldcard, the hardware wallet affected by a vulnerability in its seed generation code, might face legal action from victims who have lost over $88 million in BTC over the last two days. Users Prepare To Exert Legal Action Against Coinkite Over Coldcard Vulnerability Coinkite, the company behind the Coldcard series of […]
Teleprompter Operator Accused in Kalshi Betting Case Is No Longer a Federal Employee
CryptoPotato - A White House teleprompter operator at the center of Trump speech betting allegations is out of government.
Trump Media Sells Another $165M in Bitcoin, Booking a Fresh Loss
CryptoPotato - Trump Media has continued reducing its BTC exposure after another major sale at a loss.
Ethereum Can’t Break $2,000 and the $1.75K Floor Is Now in Play
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum keeps hitting a wall. Multiple attempts to clear the $2,000 range have gone nowhere, and the chart is starting… Read the original on Ethereum Can’t Break $2,000 and the $1.75K Floor Is Now in Play. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Coldcard’s $89M wallet bug triggers the biggest Bitcoin movement since FTX and completely distorts market signals
CryptoSlate - Coldcard’s wallet crisis has shaken Bitcoin sentiment, blurred on-chain signals and exposed a recurring weakness in AI-assisted cyber defenses. On July 30, hardware maker Coinkite warned users that wallets generated with affected Coldcard firmware could be drained because a software error produced seed phrases with far less randomness than intended. This security incident, Galaxy Research […] The post Coldcard’s $89M wallet bug triggers the biggest Bitcoin movement since FTX and completely distorts market signals appeared first on CryptoSlate.
New York State Sues Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Over Unlicensed Betting Operations
DailyHODL - New York state officials have sued Kalshi for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business without a license by offering bets on sports, elections and other events. The lawsuit aims to stop operations in the state and seek penalties. The post New York State Sues Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Over Unlicensed Betting Operations appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Canadian Entrepreneur Loses $1.6M in Bitcoin as Coldcard Seed Flaw Hits 4,585 Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Jonathan Goodman did everything right. The Canadian entrepreneur kept his Coldcard hardware wallet locked in a safety deposit box, never… Read the original on Canadian Entrepreneur Loses $1.6M in Bitcoin as Coldcard Seed Flaw Hits 4,585 Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Bitcoin Drive Engaged': Saylor Answers $8.2 Billion Loss with Signature Bull Teaser
U.Today - As Strategy absorbs a massive $8.2 billion loss, Michael Saylor fires back with a signature "Bitcoin Drive" teaser for investors. As Strategy absorbs a massive $8.2 billion loss, Michael Saylor fires back with a signature "Bitcoin Drive" teaser for investors.
Crypto PAC Tops $2 Million in Michigan Race Tied to Fairshake’s $82M Election Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A super PAC with deep crypto ties has now crossed $2 million in spending inside a single Michigan congressional district.… Read the original on Crypto PAC Tops $2 Million in Michigan Race Tied to Fairshake’s $82M Election Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran Took Bitcoin to Let Tankers Cross Hormuz. The U.S. Just Sanctioned It.
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Iranian firms on 29 July 2026 for running an extortion scheme that forced ships to buy mandatory insurance to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The operation accepted bitcoin and other digital assets to evade Western sanctions.
Trump Media Moves $165M in Bitcoin Amid $555M Losses
cryptoDNES - Trump Media (TMTG) transferred 2,628 BTC to Crypto.com, bringing 2026 total moves to 7,281 BTC amid significant unrealized losses. The post Trump Media Moves $165M in Bitcoin Amid $555M Losses appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says AI Future Should Empower Individuals
Binance News - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a public essay titled The AI Future Is for Everyone, outlining his views on superintelligence and arguing that AI should broadly empower individuals rather than be controlled by a few institutions. According to Odaily, Zuckerberg said the main question is not whether superintelligence will arrive, but who will have access to it, and he said Meta will continue developing superintelligence around personal empowerment, innovation, and checks and balances. Zuckerberg said he disagrees with claims that AI will replace most jobs or that highly concentrated power is the only way to keep AI safe. He said history shows ...
Polymarket Dragon Kill Odds Jump to 90% in LCK Match Market
Binance News - Catcher Predict reported sharp volatility in the Polymarket submarket for whether both teams would kill a dragon in the LoL match between DN SOOPers and HANJIN BRION in the LCK third-to-fourth round advancement group. According to ChainCatcher, the odds of the “Yes” option rose from 50% one hour earlier to 90% at present, a 40 percentage point increase.
STOCKS | Chery Auto July Sales Rise 24.1% To 261,900 Units
Binance News - Chery Auto (9973) said total sales in July rose 24.1% from a year earlier to 261,900 vehicles, with new-energy vehicle sales at 119,400 units and export sales at 196,300 units, according to Ming Pao. Year-to-date total sales increased 10.3% to 1.537 million vehicles.
New Car Buyers Shoulder $1,000-Plus Monthly Payments That Sap Wealth Building
DailyHODL - One in five new vehicle purchasers now contend with monthly auto loans of $1,000 or more amid soaring prices and financing costs, according to Edmunds data cited in reports. These obligations curb retirement contributions, debt reduction, and homebuying while experts note the risks of extended loan terms. The post New Car Buyers Shoulder $1,000-Plus Monthly Payments That Sap Wealth Building appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Ledger Swings Up More Than 100%, Shattering 1 Billion XRP Threshold
U.Today - The market is witnessing a substantial surge of activity, as XRP's payments volume surges above 1 billion. The market is witnessing a substantial surge of activity, as XRP's payments volume surges above 1 billion.
CFTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rules for Vertically Integrated Market Structures
Binance News - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on revisions to CFTC Regulations Parts 37, 38, and 39, as well as Sections 1.52 and 1.55. The comment period will run for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. According to ChainCatcher, the revisions are intended to address potential conflicts of interest arising from growing affiliations among regulated entities including derivatives clearing organizations, designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, futures commission merchants, and market makers. CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig said the new rules would establish a principles-based ...
OPEC+ Members Agree To Adjust Output And Reaffirm Market Stability Commitment
Binance News - OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman have agreed to adjust production. According to ChainCatcher, they also reaffirmed their commitment to market stability.
'Head & Shoulders' Pattern Appears on Bitcoin Price Chart: Why $67,200 Is Key Level to Watch Next
U.Today - While Ethereum signals an early breakout, Bitcoin paints an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern with a make-or-break target at $67,200. While Ethereum signals an early breakout, Bitcoin paints an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern with a make-or-break target at $67,200.
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Says Bitcoin's Rules Should Never Change
U.Today - Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist who claims to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, has argued that the network’s protocol should never be changed. Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist who claims to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, has argued that the network’s protocol should never be changed.
Iran Says Bahrain Amazon Data Center Strike Was Response to U.S. Action
Binance News - According to Jin10, an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman said the U.S. Amazon data processing center in Bahrain was targeted in Operation Victory-2 because it provided intelligence support, cloud computing, and services related to the U.S. military command system. The spokesman did not specify when the strike was launched, but said the operation was one of Iran's responses to U.S. attacks.
AI-Focused Situational Awareness Fund Falls 67% in July
Binance News - Situational Awareness, an investment firm focused on artificial intelligence, posted a 67% drop in net asset value in July after AI-related stocks sold off sharply. According to Odaily, the fund’s founder and AI researcher, Leopold Aschenbrenner, said July’s performance was far below expectations and wrote to investors, “We disappointed you.” The fund had drawn attention for betting on long-term growth in the AI sector, with investments centered on AI infrastructure, AI chips, and related technology companies. Its decline came as the AI sector underwent a sharp correction and high-valuation technology stocks were sold off. ...
Roundhill Cuts Samsung Electronics Stake in DRAM Theme Fund
Binance News - Roundhill, a U.S. ETF manager, made a major rebalance to its DRAM theme fund this week, adding CXMT to the portfolio with a 2.52% weight and reducing its holding in Samsung Electronics. According to ChainCatcher, the fund sold about 1 million Samsung Electronics shares each day from Monday to Wednesday, totaling 3 million shares. Samsung Electronics remains the fund’s largest holding at 26.39%, followed by Micron Technology at 24.54% and SK Hynix at 22.77%. Other major holdings include Seagate Technology, Western Digital, Sandisk, Kioxia, Nanya Technology and GigaDevice.
Bus Collision in Iraq's Wasit Province Kills 10, Including 8 Iranians
Binance News - A bus carrying tourists collided with a small car in the Aziziyah area of Iraq's eastern Wasit Province on August 2, killing 10 people, including 8 Iranian citizens, according to Jiemian News. Iraq's civil defense department in Wasit Province said the accident occurred locally and involved a vehicle carrying tourists.
Trump Media sells another 2,628 BTC, holdings fall to 4,261 BTC
CoinTelegraph - Trump Media transferred another 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, bringing its reported sales over seven months to 7,281 BTC and leaving the company with 4,261 BTC in holdings.
STOCKS | ANZ, NAB Back Blackstone’s A$36 Billion HSBC Australia Loan Book Purchase
Binance News - ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. and National Australia Bank Ltd. are among lenders helping finance Blackstone Inc.’s A$36 billion purchase of HSBC Holdings Plc’s Australian retail loan portfolio, according to Bloomberg. The Australian Financial Review reported Sunday, citing unnamed sources, that the deal values the portfolio at about $25.3 billion.
AI TRENDS | NVIDIA Releases Video Codec SDK 13.1 With New Video Processing Features
Binance News - NVIDIA has released Video Codec SDK 13.1, adding AV1 layered reference mode, a zero-copy transcoding architecture, frame-level search, enhanced hardware decoding statistics, and a new Docker development environment. The SDK also adds H.264 and H.265 per-macroblock decoding statistics without extra CPU parsing overhead, according to Odaily. NVIDIA said the update is designed for developers working on video processing pipelines as demand rises for high-quality video streaming, generative AI video tools, remote collaboration, and large-scale content distribution.