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Bitcoin whales move $5B into BlackRock’s IBIT; AI tax proposals emerge amid crypto scrutiny.
Elon Musk Grok Bot Promise: We Will Make You Whole if AI Loses Your Money
BeInCrypto - Elon Musk's Grok Bot promise vows to make users whole if the AI loses money, yet xAI terms cap liability at $100. The post Elon Musk Grok Bot Promise: We Will Make You Whole if AI Loses Your Money appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Russian Influence Network Used ChatGPT to Masquerade as Academic Experts
Decrypt - The operation promoted a purported Israeli think tank that published copied scholarship under academics’ names and circulated pro-Russian analysis across social media.
Eight transactions led Marion County detectives from a crypto ATM back to a prison cell
Cryptopolitan - Patrick Marquelle Turner, 31, allegedly ran a $5,600 jury-duty scam from a Georgia prison cell, sending a Marion County senior to a crypto ATM.
These 4 Stocks Outgained Nvidia After Their Own Q2 Beats
BeInCrypto - Okta, Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Veeva topped Nvidia earnings day gains with their own quarterly beats. The post These 4 Stocks Outgained Nvidia After Their Own Q2 Beats appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bill Gates Wants a Robot Tax and Jobs Humans Can't Be Fired From
Decrypt - Gates is calling for AI tokens and robots to be taxed so firms think twice before swapping out workers, plus a bracket of "human reserved" roles that stay off-limits to automation.
One small withdrawal sold a Cobb County investor on a platform that did not exist
Cryptopolitan - Georgia AG Chris Carr returned six figures in crypto to a Cobb County scam victim after the GBI traced the funds to an exchange and a court ordered them back.
Governments Can See Just 14% of the $457 Billion Crypto Tax
BeInCrypto - Chainalysis data puts crypto taxable activity at $457 billion in 2025, with only 14% visible under CARF reporting rules. The post Governments Can See Just 14% of the $457 Billion Crypto Tax appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Thailand is rewriting its stock exchange rules to trap billions in Bitcoin ETF wealth strictly inside its own borders
CryptoSlate - The proposal starts with Bitcoin and Ethereum, SET-only trading and primarily Thai-regulated custody, with comments due Sept. 20. The post Thailand is rewriting its stock exchange rules to trap billions in Bitcoin ETF wealth strictly inside its own borders appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Nvidia Shares Surge in After-Hours Trading After Record $96.2 Billion Revenue
Decrypt - The chipmaker doubled quarterly revenue while disclosing $366 billion in future commitments and up to $108.5 billion in guarantee exposure.
OpenAI says it could reach AGI before the end of 2026
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI believes it will be able to achieve artificial general intelligence in 2026. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, said in an interview with TIME Magazine that his organization hasn’t achieved AGI yet but will have an internal version soon enough. Sam said OpenAI is “not quite yet” there. OpenAI’s Chief Research Officer Mark Chen gave...
Apple's foldable iPhone tipped to ship 10 million units at $2,500
Cryptopolitan - The research firm IDC predicts that Apple’s first foldable iPhone will sell more than 10 million units in its debut year. The phone will be priced at roughly $2,500, and is set to be launched in September into the worst smartphone market on record. How big will Apple’s foldable phone be? The International Data Corporation...
A hidden Bitcoin node database just shrank by 40 GB, but only if runners rebuild it
CryptoSlate - The change is merged to master, but operators must rebuild the optional index to capture the space saving and plan for another rebuild after a downgrade. The post A hidden Bitcoin node database just shrank by 40 GB, but only if runners rebuild it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
US Government Moves Bitcoin Again
U.Today - The U.S. government has moved a small amount of Bitcoin seized from Alameda Research accounts on Binance.US. The U.S. government has moved a small amount of Bitcoin seized from Alameda Research accounts on Binance.US.
Bitcoin Price Slams Into $79K Wall as Rally Momentum Starts Fading
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s struggle to maintain momentum, which has seen its price climb by more than 20% since Aug. 17, continued Wednesday as the cryptocurrency fluctuated between $77,000 and $79,000. Market data showed bitcoin appeared to lose momentum close to the $79,000 range, but saw growing buying pressure pull the price back toward $78,000. This price action […]
Bill Gates calls for robot and AI taxes to blunt AI Job losses
Cryptopolitan - The billionaire and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has backed ongoing calls for a robot tax and also proposed that certain jobs be set aside as “Human Reserved.” In a new essay on his Gates Notes blog, he argues that the proposals are meant to help workers who may lose jobs to AI in the next...
What Traders Are Watching for Bitcoin's Next Move
Decrypt - Bitcoin's monster rally just hit its first real test. Here's why each catalyst matters and how they could move the price from here.
Better launches Bitcoin-backed mortgages powered by Coinbase
CoinTelegraph - Better and Coinbase have launched a crypto-backed mortgage product that lets US homebuyers pledge Bitcoin as collateral for a down payment without having to sell it.
Meta shares rose 2.1% as investors reacted to the company’s major legal settlement
Cryptopolitan - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is surging on Wednesday as investors are reacting to a new legal settlement as a major cut to the company’s risk. META was up 2.1% at press time after a wild session. Shares jumped more than 4% soon after the opening bell, then reversed and fell 1.4%, before moving back into...
IBM completes HRL Laboratories buyout to speed its quantum roadmap
Cryptopolitan - IBM (NYSE: IBM) has closed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories and plans to involve the lab in speeding up a quantum-computing project. IBM is expecting that the project will deliver a working fault-tolerant machine before the end of the decade. IBM acquired HRL Laboratories for its quantum computing project IBM has announced the completion of...
Code for Siri AI shows up on Apple TV hardware that cannot run it
Cryptopolitan - An Apple Intelligence Report menu appeared in the tvOS 27 and HomePod 27 betas, though no current Apple TV or HomePod can run the feature.
Bitcoin Wallets Dormant for Over a Decade Move $40M in One Week
Decrypt - Six wallets that slept through Bitcoin's entire boom woke up between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26, moving tens of millions in BTC.
Former Morgan Stanley Director Backs Bitcoin's Bullish Momentum
BeInCrypto - GSR’s Andy Baehr says bitcoin’s $80,000 breakout marks a new regime as ETF demand and short liquidations reset the market. The post Former Morgan Stanley Director Backs Bitcoin's Bullish Momentum appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BingX Reaches №1 in TradFi Perpetual Assets Coverage with 500+ Listings
BeInCrypto - BingX, the world’s leading multi-asset trading platform, today announced that its TradFi suite has surpassed 500 listed perpetual futures assets, further strengthening its position in multi-asset trading. The milestone gives eligible users access to an expanded range of stocks, commodities, indices, and forex markets alongside digital assets, all through a single trading platform. With more The post BingX Reaches №1 in TradFi Perpetual Assets Coverage with 500+ Listings appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Investors bet on a ‘ChatGPT moment’ for robots as Generalist hits $3B valuation
Cryptopolitan - Some venture investors are betting robotics is nearing its own “ChatGPT moment,” when machines can handle a wide range of tasks without being trained for each one. The latest sign is Generalist, a two-year-old startup developing a single AI model for different kinds of robots. The company has reached a $3 billion valuation after raising...
'The Government Doesn't Own Our Data': Prosecuted GrapheneOS User
Decrypt - Samuel Tunick, facing five years over a wiped phone, said he was secretly placed on a watch list as a suspected terrorist.
Americans Want Retirement Security, But Don’t Trust Bitcoin to Deliver It
BeInCrypto - NIRS survey shows 77% of Americans call crypto in retirement plans risky as fears of a retirement crisis hit 80%. The post Americans Want Retirement Security, But Don’t Trust Bitcoin to Deliver It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Whales Have Moved $5B Into BlackRock’s IBIT: Here’s Why
CryptoPotato - Security concerns around self-custody are increasingly pushing some Bitcoin holders toward institutional custody.
Mastercard Makes Surprise XRP Ledger Move
U.Today - Mastercard has joined an upcoming XRP Ledger hackathon in New York as a sponsor. Mastercard has joined an upcoming XRP Ledger hackathon in New York as a sponsor.
Why this XRP ETF could drift from XRP price as fees, trading costs and fund structure stack up
CryptoSlate - The allocation follows the fund’s securities floor while adding another listed product’s fee, pricing and legal structure. The post Why this XRP ETF could drift from XRP price as fees, trading costs and fund structure stack up appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple's RLUSD Surpasses $2 Billion Milestone Amid XRP Buzz
U.Today - Ripple confirmed that its stablecoin, RLUSD, has now surged past $2 billion in market capitalization within just two years of launch, while nearly half of this is available on the XRP Ledger. Ripple confirmed that its stablecoin, RLUSD, has now surged past $2 billion in market capitalization within just two years of launch, while nearly half of this is available on the XRP Ledger.
HPC Urges CFTC to Approve Oil Perpetual Contracts in U.S.
cryptoDNES - HPC and trade[XYZ] propose bringing energy perpetual contracts to U.S. markets, citing $500B in volume and the benefits of 24/7 blockchain infrastructure. The post HPC Urges CFTC to Approve Oil Perpetual Contracts in U.S. appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking
Decrypt - The proposal would let validator keys grow to 8,192 bytes and adds a switch that permanently retires today's BLS signatures.
ZRO Jumps 30% in a Session as LayerZero Unveils ATLAS Engine
CoinPaprika - LayerZero unveiled ATLAS on 25 August, a single engine that combines trade matching, clearing, settlement and risk for crypto and tokenized markets. Its ZRO token jumped more than 30% during the session on the announcement.
MSTR holders just funded a $1.59 billion cash pile that may never become Bitcoin
CryptoSlate - The $1.59 billion discretionary pool can fund Bitcoin, buybacks, debt or reserve growth, leaving MSTR holders financing the choice. The post MSTR holders just funded a $1.59 billion cash pile that may never become Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Blackrock Drives $431 Million Into Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streaks to seven sessions on Tuesday, drawing $314.37 million and $179.80 million, respectively. Solana, XRP and HYPE funds also posted solid gains as capital continued to spread across the crypto ETF market. Blackrock Captures Over 90% of $314.37M Bitcoin ETF Inflow The late-August bid showed no […]
Rent TRON Energy and Reduce USDT Fees : TronBid Expands Marketplace
DailyHODL - Berlin, Germany, 26th August 2026, Chainwire The post Rent TRON Energy and Reduce USDT Fees : TronBid Expands Marketplace appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Coinbase Rolls Out Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages in US
U.Today - Coinbase and Better Mortgage have expanded their Bitcoin-backed home financing product to borrowers across the US. Coinbase and Better Mortgage have expanded their Bitcoin-backed home financing product to borrowers across the US.
SEC’s proposed crypto rules probably won’t spark new ICO boom
CoinTelegraph - The SEC’s ‘regulation crypto assets’ proposals could create early-round FOMO. But some tokens may still fall into the no-man’s land between security and non-security.
Bitcoin Enters Early Stage of New Bull Cycle, Says CryptoQuant
CryptoPotato - Demand is picking up around Bitcoin, but rising selling pressure could test the rally.
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Holdings Surge by $15 Billion as BTC Rally Stuns Market
U.Today - Bitcoin rally reprices Satoshi Nakamoto's stash by an additional $15 billion. Bitcoin rally reprices Satoshi Nakamoto's stash by an additional $15 billion.
Students want crypto classes but learn on social media: OKX survey
CoinTelegraph - A separate review found only about 28% of accredited US business schools offered blockchain courses, despite strong demand in the OKX poll.
Whales Take Over $614 Million Profit in Bitcoin, XRP Amid Record BlackRock Demand: Main Crypto News This Morning
U.Today - Crypto on Aug. 26: Whales take $614 million profit as BTC holds $78,400 and XRP hits $1.41, while BlackRock absorbs supply amid fresh PCE data. Crypto on Aug. 26: Whales take $614 million profit as BTC holds $78,400 and XRP hits $1.41, while BlackRock absorbs supply amid fresh PCE data.
Digital Euro Will Offer 'Maximum Level of Privacy,' ECB Board Member Says
Decrypt - Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem would not be able to link individuals to transactions, though the banks handling them still could.
Bill Gates Wants to Establish Global AI Control
U.Today - Bill Gates is calling for a global AI safety framework, arguing that the U.S. and China must cooperate to contain the most dangerous capabilities of advanced models. Bill Gates is calling for a global AI safety framework, arguing that the U.S. and China must cooperate to contain the most dangerous capabilities of advanced models.
XRP rebounds 32% from $1 as ETF money pours in and whales reposition
CryptoSlate - XRP is on course for its strongest monthly gain in more than a year after recovering from below $1, even as a fresh pullback and heavy whale activity test the durability of the rally. CryptoSlate's data shows the token trading near $1.40 as of press time, down about 5% over the past 24 hours, after […] The post XRP rebounds 32% from $1 as ETF money pours in and whales reposition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bernstein forecasts Bitcoin to reclaim $125K by late 2026 ahead of cycle peak
CoinTelegraph - Bernstein expects Bitcoin to reclaim $125,000 by late 2026, before reaching $300,000 in 2029 under its base case, with a bull case of $500,000.
Socket identifies 40 malicious Firefox extensions
Atlas21 - Nine add-ons shifted from sports-score tools to software targeting digital asset wallets The post Socket identifies 40 malicious Firefox extensions appeared first on Atlas21.
HRF announces grants for 16 Bitcoin projects
Atlas21 - The Bitcoin Development Fund allocates more than 500 million satoshis The post HRF announces grants for 16 Bitcoin projects appeared first on Atlas21.
Morning Minute: LayerZero Announces ATLAS as New Settlement Engine
Decrypt - The market liked the news, with ZRO up 10% and jumping nearly 50% off its local bottom.
Tornado Cash Trial Delayed: Roman Storm Case Moves to 2027
cryptoDNES - US Judge Katherine Polk Failla delays Roman Storm’s second trial to 2027. The Tornado Cash developer faces money laundering and sanctions violation charges. The post Tornado Cash Trial Delayed: Roman Storm Case Moves to 2027 appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
US Targets Iran's Crypto Sector in 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions Wave
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Treasury sanctioned nearly 60 Iran-linked targets on 24 August 2026 and named digital assets a sanctionable sector of Iran's economy. The action, part of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' designated crypto addresses under Executive Order 13902.
Roman Storm's Tornado Cash Retrial Pushed to April 2027
Decrypt - Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned the retrial by more than six months, with Storm's motion for acquittal still undecided.
+521% Increase on XRP Ledger: Payment Volumes Grow at Enormous Rate
U.Today - XRP is certainly not backpedaling from the bullish level, but recovery might stale a little. XRP is certainly not backpedaling from the bullish level, but recovery might stale a little.
Kalshi’s $1.5B equity offering is three-quarters sold at $1.12B
CoinTelegraph - The Form D lists 71 investors and says Kalshi is relying on an exemption that allows certain private offerings without SEC registration.
XRP Ripple Ledger Gets Busier Without Attracting New Users
99Bitcoins - XRP Ledger activity surged in August, but flat new-address growth and a $1.01 price show existing users are driving the network. The post XRP Ripple Ledger Gets Busier Without Attracting New Users appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin Could Hit $90K – But This Major Test Comes First, Analysts Say
CryptoPotato - Losing the $75,000 to $76,000 zone could put newer holders under pressure and accelerate even more selling.
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s retrial delayed to April 2027
CoinTelegraph - Judge Katherine Polk Failla adjourned the retrial in light of Storm’s pending motion for acquittal and related request for a continuance.
SpaceX Commits $100,000,000,000 To Build World’s Largest Spaceport in Louisiana
DailyHODL - SpaceX is investing $100 billion to develop Starbase Louisiana, its fourth and largest launch site in Vermilion Parish, designed to support thousands of annual launches with five launch complexes and extensive infrastructure. The project is expected to create over 11,100 new jobs and position the state as a key aerospace hub. The post SpaceX Commits $100,000,000,000 To Build World’s Largest Spaceport in Louisiana appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Starts Trading on NYSE Arca With a 2.5% Sponsor Fee
CryptoPotato - ZEC recently surged to an 8-year high. However, it has lost $100 since then.
Futures Hotspot Tracker: Energy Complex Falls as Reports Say U.S. and Iran Reach Ceasefire Consensus
Binance News - According to Jin10, reports said the U.S. and Iran have reached consensus on the terms of a ceasefire agreement, sending the energy sector lower, with low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) and fuel oil both falling more than 8% and SC crude oil dropping more than 6%.
Schwab Strategist Says Nvidia, Micron Drive Third Of S&P 500 Earnings Growth
Binance News - Schwab strategist Liz Ann Sonders said Nvidia and Micron will drive a third of S&P 500 2026 earnings growth, while Bitcoin broke above $80,000 the same day. According to BeInCrypto, Sonders said Nvidia alone accounts for 18% of expected year-over-year earnings growth and Micron adds another 14 percentage points, highlighting a rotation into concentrated winners. Bitcoin later touched above $81,000 before easing near $78,400, as traders weighed AI earnings, dollar weakness and Treasury buybacks.
Australia Pension Builds Largest Yen Overweight in Years
Binance News - Australia’s second-largest pension has built its biggest overweight position in the Japanese yen in years, betting markets are underpricing Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes, according to Bloomberg.
Shinhan Financial Group Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement With Visa on Digital Assets
Binance News - Shinhan Financial Group announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Visa Group to collaborate on digital assets and future financial businesses. According to ChainCatcher, Shinhan Financial plans to use Visa’s stablecoin platform to test core functions including issuance, transfers, and redemptions, while designing business models based on South Korea’s financial regulations and market conditions. The two companies will also explore stablecoin use in financial services such as credit card bill settlement, advance AI-driven payment models, and expand B2B and B2C payment businesses.
Stability AI Raises $76 Million in Series B Funding
Binance News - Stability AI, the developer of the AI image generation model Stable Diffusion, has completed a $76 million Series B round, bringing its total funding to $232 million. According to ChainCatcher, investors in the round included Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, EA, AMD Ventures, and Pacific Alliance Ventures. The company said it has worked with Universal Music, EA, and Warner Music since last year to develop generative AI tools. CEO Prem Akkaraju said the financing supports its vision of using generative AI to empower creators. The new capital will be used to expand its creative product suite and professional services ...
Japan Provides 650 Billion Yen in Japanese Government Bonds Through Enhanced Liquidity Auction
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan provided 650 billion yen of Japanese government bonds through an enhanced liquidity auction.
Australia July Unadjusted CPI Rises 3.5%, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's unadjusted consumer price index rose 3.5% year on year in July, above the expected 3.3% and the previous 3.80%.
Australia's July Unadjusted CPI Rises 1%, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's unadjusted CPI rose 1% month on month in July, above the expected 0.8% and the previous -0.1%.
Australia's Q2 Construction Work Done Falls 2.1%, Missing Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's construction work done fell 2.1% quarter on quarter in the second quarter, compared with expectations for a 0.5% increase and a previous reading of 3.40%.
Meta, States Discuss Mid-Trial Settlement in Teen Social Media Harm Case
Binance News - Meta Platforms Inc. and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement in a blockbuster case accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter said the talks are ongoing and asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the discussions.
STOCKS | China Benchmarks Open Mixed on August 26
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 7.7 points, or 0.2%, at 3,881.74 on August 26, while the Shenzhen Component Index opened up 15.49 points, or 0.11%, at 13,761.36. The CSI 300 Index opened down 2.6 points, or 0.06%, at 4,549.43, the ChiNext Index opened up 11.76 points, or 0.35%, at 3,409.28, and the STAR 50 Index opened up 1.15 points, or 0.07%, at 1,605.74.
Lynas Rare Earths Misses Full-Year Profit Estimates as Costs Rise
Binance News - Lynas Rare Earths Ltd., the biggest producer of critical minerals outside China, missed full-year profit estimates as costs climbed, according to Bloomberg. The company also faced challenges in ramping up new facilities in Australia.
Anthropic Says Multi-Agent Systems Face Coordination Challenges in Complex Tasks
Binance News - Anthropic published a research article on emerging multi-agent systems, saying that as AI agent capabilities improve, interactions between agents may eventually exceed interactions between people and between people and agents. According to Odaily, the company said current models still face coordination difficulties in complex collaborative environments. In a software vulnerability detection experiment, Anthropic deployed 45 agents at the same time. The independent parallel mode of Claude Mythos Preview used 6.5 million tokens to find 21 vulnerabilities, while a collaborative agent cluster used 27 million tokens to find 266 vulnerabilities. Anthropic said ...
Appeals Court Ruling Could Strip Republicans' Midterm TV Ad Advantage
Binance News - According to Axios, a 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit could block Republicans from using party committees and joint fundraising committees to buy political TV ads at discounted candidate rates. The court said the Federal Communications Commission was wrong to extend those lower broadcast rates to political parties and committees that include non-candidate groups for ads coordinated with candidates. Republicans plan to appeal, setting up another campaign finance fight ahead of November. The case was brought by four Democratic candidates this cycle: Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, former Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, former Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan. The U.S. Supreme Court ...
Polymarket Dodgers Option Jumps to 52.5% in Braves Matchup Market
Binance News - The Los Angeles Dodgers option in Polymarket’s Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves event market surged from 30.5% one hour earlier to 52.5%, a 22% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp move may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Generalist Raises Nearly $200 Million in Extension Funding at $3 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Robot startup Generalist has raised nearly $200 million in additional funding led by 8VC, valuing the company at about $3 billion post-money. According to ChainCatcher, the new capital extends the $400 million Series B Generalist announced in June, which was led by Radical Ventures and brings the round total to $600 million. Founded in 2024, Generalist was started by former Google DeepMind researchers Pete Florence and Andy Zeng, along with former Boston Dynamics engineer Andrew Barry. The company is developing an AI foundation model for multiple robots, and says its latest Gen 1.5 model can help robots learn and complete new tasks from ...
Japan 10-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 2.5 Basis Points to 2.865%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 10-year government bond yield fell 2.5 basis points to 2.865%.
Jim Paulsen Warns U.S. Stocks Have Used Up Room To Keep Climbing
Binance News - Veteran strategist Jim Paulsen said the U.S. stock market has used up most of the room it traditionally relies on to rise further, with slowing momentum now pressuring record valuations. According to BeInCrypto, he made the case on CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime, citing profits, valuations and investor positioning near historic extremes. Paulsen said the S&P 500 sits about 60% above its post-World War II trend line, while trailing 12-month earnings are also 60% above trend. He also flagged weakening data, including ADP payrolls, retail sales and housing activity, and said falling rates could coincide with falling stock prices if growth keeps ...
Katie Stockton Says Bitcoin Has More Room To Run Than Gold
Binance News - Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, said Bitcoin (BTC) has more room to run than gold as BTC extended a sharp recovery and cleared its 200-day moving average. According to BeInCrypto, she said BTC is no longer oversold but not overbought, with a basing phase starting in June, a July retest and a breakout now underway. Stockton said gold’s rebound looks like a countertrend rally and may hit resistance sooner than BTC.
STOCKS | SC Crude Oil Main Contract Falls More Than 6% to 556.10 Yuan Per Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, the SC crude oil main contract fell more than 6.00% intraday and was last quoted at 556.10 yuan per barrel.
AI Gold Rush Draws Crypto Firms Away From Bitcoin
Binance News - Bitcoin mining companies are shifting computing power and investment toward AI as falling mining rewards and a weaker bitcoin price make the business less attractive, according to BBC. Firms including TerraWulf, Ionic Digital, Core Scientific, Iris Energy, Bitdeer, Riot Platforms and Hut 8 are redirecting infrastructure to AI and high-performance computing, while some are changing company names and websites to reflect the move. Riot Platforms signed a $9bn, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic earlier this month, and Bitdeer announced a 16-year deal to provide compute for Anthropic. Enegix, which opened a large bitcoin mining site in Kazakhstan in 2020, said it ...
Winter Energy Prices Expected to Rise to Three-Year High
Binance News - Energy bills for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales are expected to rise 4% this winter to the highest level for three years, according to BBC. Analysts expect Ofgem to announce the increase on Wednesday, with Cornwall Insight forecasting a typical annual dual-fuel bill of £1,729 from October, up from £1,663 between July and September. The rise would be driven by higher wholesale gas costs and would affect customers on variable tariffs, while about 40% of billpayers are on fixed deals and would not see prices rise until their contracts end. Energy UK said the average price of gas has been 61% higher over the past three months than late ...
Binance Spot Will Open DJTB/USDT Trading and Spot Algo Trading Bots Services
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Exchange will open trading and enable Spot Algo Trading Bots services for the bStocks Trump Media & Technology Group (DJTB) trading pair on Binance Spot. The new pair is scheduled to go live at 2026-08-26 12:00 (UTC) as DJTB/USDT. Binance also said users will be able to trade bStocks against BTC, USDT, and other tokens on Binance Convert at zero fees within one hour of bStocks being listed on Binance Spot. In addition, zero maker fees will apply to DJTB/USDT from the listing time until 2026-08-31 23:59 (UTC). The announcement said withdrawals for DJTB will open at 2026-08-26 13:00 (UTC). Binance described bStocks as tokenized securities issued by BTech Holdings Limited, a Binance group affiliate, and said they are ...
AI TRENDS | Sampura Research Raises $6.5 Million to Build Judge Safety System
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Sampura Research, a new nonprofit founded by former Google researchers, has raised $6.5 million and secured an additional $4.2 million in committed investment to develop a human-AI hybrid system called Judge that helps companies identify and close safety loopholes exploited by AI models.
Semtech Reports Strong AI Optical Demand and Raises Revenue Outlook
Binance News - Trader Serenity said Semtech's latest earnings showed continued strong demand for AI-related optical communications. According to Odaily, management said availability matters more than pricing in the current optical products market, and booked orders are expected to be unaffected by prices in the near term. Semtech expects its 1.6T FiberEdge TIA and driver market share to exceed 50% by year-end, with certification progress ahead of schedule. The company said all target orders for the current fiscal year are locked in, next fiscal year order coverage has exceeded 70%, and existing capacity may not be enough to meet demand in the second half of fiscal 2028. ...
Kia Motors Reaches Tentative Wage Deal With Union
Binance News - Kia Motors said on August 25 that it has reached a tentative wage agreement with its union, and union members will vote on the deal this Friday. If approved, it would mark the sixth consecutive year that Kia and its labor union have settled wage talks without a strike, according to Jiemian News.
Citadel Securities’ Flight Turns Bullish on Long Bonds
Binance News - Citadel Securities’ Frank Flight now sees the balance of risks tilted toward a rally in long bonds, after warning last month of a “cruel summer” for US bond investors, according to Bloomberg. He cited crowded bearish positioning and improving inflation data.
Ondo Perps Adds CRCLon, SPCXon And SNDKon As Collateral
Binance News - Ondo Perps has added tokenized Circle (CRCLon), SpaceX (SPCXon) and SanDisk (SNDKon) as eligible collateral, letting traders keep exposure to the assets while using them to back perpetual futures positions. According to BeInCrypto, the move expands use cases for tokenized equities beyond spot trading and into hedging and basis strategies, while Ondo says nearly $20 million in Ondo Stocks is already serving as productive collateral on Ondo Perps. Ondo also said its tokenized stocks and ETFs are backed by corresponding securities and cash in transit.
OpenAI Rehires Salesforce Sales Staff as Enterprise Sales Team Restructuring Deepens
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Information reported that OpenAI had hired many salespeople from Salesforce (CRM.N) to sell its artificial intelligence technology to large enterprises, and some of those salespeople have now returned to Salesforce, further intensifying the restructuring of OpenAI's enterprise sales team.
Ethereum Foundation Warns Glamsterdam Upgrade Will Change Gas Costs
Binance News - The Ethereum Foundation said the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade will include gas fee adjustments through EIP-8037 and EIP-8038, affecting the costs of state creation and access. According to ChainCatcher, most contracts will not be affected, but some contracts that rely on hardcoded gas values or other outdated assumptions may need updates to avoid failure or reduced performance.
Ethereum Foundation Says Glamsterdam Upgrade Will Adjust Gas Fees
Binance News - The Ethereum Foundation said the Glamsterdam upgrade will include changes to gas fees, affecting the costs of state creation and access through proposals EIP-8037 and EIP-8038. According to Odaily, most contracts will not be affected, but some contracts that rely on hardcoded gas values and other older assumptions may need updates or could fail or see reduced performance.
Trump Orders Pentagon to Cut Military Drills Over North Korea Signals
Binance News - According to CNBC, Trump last Sunday instructed the Pentagon to reduce military drills because he said they were costly and sent inappropriate and hostile signals to North Korea.
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei Futures Firm and TAIEX Futures Climb 0.9% as US Chip Rebound Lifts Overnight Tone
Binance News - According to Kabutan (via Minkabu), Yonhap and the Hong Kong Economic Times, Asian index futures traded firmer in the overnight session, supported by a rebound in US semiconductor shares, lower oil prices and easing Treasury yields; Brent crude fell 3.89% and the 10-year US Treasury yield eased 6.5 basis points to 4.638%. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures night session ended slightly higher, with the front-month September 2026 contract on the Osaka Exchange closing at 65,970, up 30 points from the previous settlement, after trading between 65,560 and 66,370. ...
Eric Balchunas Says Gold and Bitcoin ETFs Rejoin Top 10 by Trading Volume
Binance News - Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said gold and Bitcoin ETFs have returned to the top 10 funds by trading volume, which may indicate that the so-called devaluation trade is replacing the AI boom. According to ChainCatcher, Balchunas said the shift suggests market capital is moving away from artificial intelligence-related assets and toward gold and Bitcoin, which are seen as hedges against currency debasement.
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.
Australia's Victoria Launches First Offshore Wind Auction
Binance News - Australia's Victoria state has launched the country's first offshore wind auction, though doubts remain over whether the state can meet its ambitious renewable energy target. According to Sina Finance, the state government said the request-for-proposals process for a 2-gigawatt offshore wind project began on Wednesday, with output enough to meet the electricity needs of about 1.5 million households. The auction will close in August next year, and related contracts are set to be finalized in the second half of 2027. Victoria Energy Minister Jacqueline Symes said Victoria has world-leading offshore wind resources and that the auction is a major step toward delivering Australia's first offshore wind projects.
CME FedWatch: 60.4% Chance of No Rate Change in September
Binance News - CME FedWatch showed a 60.4% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in September, while the probability of a 25-basis-point hike was 39.6%, according to Jiemian News. For October, the probability of no change was 45.7%, the probability of a 25-basis-point hike was 44.7%, and the probability of a 50-basis-point hike was 9.7%.
Disney Ooshies Boost Woolworths Sales in Australia’s Grocery Battle
Binance News - Tiny plastic Disney figurines known as Ooshies helped shift sales among Australia’s supermarket giants, according to Bloomberg. Woolworths benefited from the collectible promotion as shoppers chased the toys.
AI | Record Short Bets Build on Z.AI and MiniMax Before Earnings
Binance News - Bearish bets against shares of Z.AI Co. and MiniMax Group Inc. have climbed to record levels ahead of their earnings reports, according to Bloomberg. The moves reflect rising investor concern over China’s intense AI competition.
Polymarket Brewers-Mets Overtime Odds Jump to 50%
Binance News - Polymarket’s Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets overtime market saw the “Yes” option surge from 8% an hour earlier to 50%, a 42-point swing. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp move reflects a sudden shift in the event’s prediction odds, and users were advised to note the impact of breaking news.
South Korea's August Business Confidence Index Rises to Near Four-Year High
Binance News - South Korea's August business confidence index rose to its highest level in nearly four years, driven by strong manufacturing sentiment during the summer holiday period and improved service-sector prospects. According to Sina Finance, the Bank of Korea said the combined business survey index for all industries stood at 99.6 in August, up 1.1 points from the previous month and the highest since September 2022, when it reached 102 after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank of Korea said sentiment improved in non-manufacturing sectors, including transportation, leisure, broadcasting and film, during the summer travel peak. Manufacturing CBSI rose 0.6 point from the previous month to 103.8 ...