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Institutional traders influence Bitcoin pricing; H100 grabs 2,455 BTC; CLARITY Act vote set for Sept. 15.
Institutional traders take a bigger hand in setting Bitcoin price
Cryptopolitan - Institutions now play an important role in Bitcoin pricing in the crypto world. The major investment company Wintermute has stated that prominent clients made up 72% of its platform’s over-the-counter spot trading in the first half of 2026, up from 59% the year before. This change in the situation is significant because when institutional trading...
Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor
CoinTelegraph - Luke Dashjr lost his BIP editor privileges after developers raised concerns over his role in BIP 110 and its stalled minority fork.
The Brutal Truth About Crypto Infrastructure and M&A
Bitcoin.com - For over a decade on the frontlines of Web3 Go-To-Market, I have watched the digital asset market cycle through distinct phases of self-delusion. In the early days, 95% of the market was driven by unconstrained R&D. Startups were building decentralized primitives, smart contract rails, and permissionless protocols without traditional legal or compliance boundaries. Access was […]
Open-model demand pushes Applied Compute toward $3B valuation
Cryptopolitan - California’s Applied Compute, a company that assists firms in developing, deploying, and improving open-weight AI models, is reportedly negotiating with investors to secure financing valued at about $3 billion, according to a report from The Information. If raised, this would more than double its former valuation of $1.3 billion in a funding round disclosed only...
Cramer’s Analyst Says Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 Stock Rally Has Years Left to Run
BeInCrypto - Jeff Marks and Jim Cramer say Eli Lilly's GLP-1 stock rally has years left, backed by surging global demand. The post Cramer’s Analyst Says Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 Stock Rally Has Years Left to Run appeared first on BeInCrypto.
White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September
CoinTelegraph - Patrick Witt says the Trump administration will keep negotiating with Democrats as the Senate prepares for a September CLARITY vote.
Indonesian Stocks Near Bull Market as DCI Indonesia Profit Jumps 19%
BeInCrypto - Jakarta stocks near a bull market as DCI Indonesia's profit jumps 18.7% on AI-driven data center demand. The post Indonesian Stocks Near Bull Market as DCI Indonesia Profit Jumps 19% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Arthur Hayes Says Fed’s Japan Yen Plan Will Pump Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Arthur Hayes explains how a Fed plan to defend the yen could send new liquidity into the Bitcoin price. The post Arthur Hayes Says Fed’s Japan Yen Plan Will Pump Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Media to revamp crypto treasury strategy after $238M Q2 loss
CoinTelegraph - Trump Media says it will take a more disciplined approach to its crypto treasury while directing more resources toward its core media business.
H100 Grabs 2,455 Bitcoin and Becomes Europe’s Second-Largest Corporate Treasury
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Sweden’s H100 just made a very big move. The company bought an additional 2,455 BTC, pushing its total stash to… Read the original on H100 Grabs 2,455 Bitcoin and Becomes Europe’s Second-Largest Corporate Treasury. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ontario Teachers Made Billions on SpaceX Through Wild Stock Price Swings
BeInCrypto - Ontario Teachers' 2019 SpaceX bet delivered billions in gains, even as the stock has fallen 20% from its post-IPO value. The post Ontario Teachers Made Billions on SpaceX Through Wild Stock Price Swings appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Hits August Peak at $65,420 as CPI and PPI Data Loom Large
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin punched to a new August high on Sunday. The cryptocurrency hit $65,420, closing the week with real momentum behind… Read the original on Bitcoin Hits August Peak at $65,420 as CPI and PPI Data Loom Large. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy USD Reserve Hits All-Time High After 5X Growth, BTC Sale
Bitcoin.com - Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve reached an all-time high of $4.65 billion after expanding more than fivefold in 2.5 months, while a 1,690 BTC sale highlighted bitcoin’s role in the company’s broader capital-management framework. USD Reserve and Duration Reach All-Time Highs CEO Phong Le said in an Aug. 10 X post that Strategy’s USD Reserve and […]
Thailand’s 0% crypto tax. Bitcoin Red Team forced to use Chinese AI: Asia Express
CoinTelegraph - The Bitcoin Red Team has been forced to rely on open source Chinese AI, after OpenAI restricted access. Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in bid to become crypto hub.
Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6M to Fund STRC Preferred Stock Buyback
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy moved fast last week. The company sold 1,690 Bitcoin between August 3 and August 9, pulling in $108.6 million… Read the original on Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6M to Fund STRC Preferred Stock Buyback. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Defense tech firm Lyntris seeks $2.5 billion US IPO
Cryptopolitan - Lyntris Inc., a U.S. maker of military sensor systems, is looking to raise $528 million in a US initial public offering that would value the company at about $2.53 billion, according to a filing on Monday with the U.S. SEC. The stock is set to go live on the New York Stock Exchange under the...
CLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens Next
Bitcoin.com - Sixty votes on Sept. 15 would move the CLARITY Act closer to Senate floor consideration. The 2:15 p.m. EDT cloture vote is the first floor test for H.R. 3633 since the House passed the bill in July 2025. What Exactly Is the Senate Voting on Sept. 15? The Senate will begin its CLARITY Act vote […]
Grayscale turned more than $1.1 billion of staked crypto into a recurring reward-sale machine for ETF holders
CryptoSlate - ETHE, GSOL and GAVA must sell earned rewards at least quarterly, creating recurring cash payouts without scheduling principal liquidation. The post Grayscale turned more than $1.1 billion of staked crypto into a recurring reward-sale machine for ETF holders appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Oversubscribed 8,288 to 1: China’s Hottest IPO Hits ‘Embodied AI’ Boom
BeInCrypto - Unitree's IPO was oversubscribed 8,288 times as AgiBot overtakes it to lead China's embodied AI boom. The post Oversubscribed 8,288 to 1: China’s Hottest IPO Hits ‘Embodied AI’ Boom appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SharpLink posts $1B loss as its $1.7B Ethereum treasury could take 90 days to fully convert to cash
CryptoSlate - The six-month loss was predominantly non-cash, while the company estimates its full staking portfolio could take about 90 days to convert. The post SharpLink posts $1B loss as its $1.7B Ethereum treasury could take 90 days to fully convert to cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitmine Cuts Ethereum Buys to 7,391 ETH as Share Buybacks Hit $58 Million
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitmine pulled back hard last week. The company bought 7,391 ether — worth roughly $14.2 million — its smallest weekly… Read the original on Bitmine Cuts Ethereum Buys to 7,391 ETH as Share Buybacks Hit $58 Million. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OpenAI Skips Outside Buyers for $7 Billion Tender as IPO Preparation Ramps Up
BeInCrypto - OpenAI bought back $7 billion in employee shares with its own cash, skipping outside investors as IPO talk grows. The post OpenAI Skips Outside Buyers for $7 Billion Tender as IPO Preparation Ramps Up appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Robinhood Brings Crypto to 50+ UK Assets via Bitstamp Deal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Robinhood just opened crypto trading to UK investors. The rollout, announced Monday, gives eligible British users access to more than… Read the original on Robinhood Brings Crypto to 50+ UK Assets via Bitstamp Deal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea puts crypto exchanges on a seven-day clock under new seizure rules
CryptoSlate - Civil creditors could compel custodians to freeze, disclose, transfer, swap and sell debtors’ assets if the rules advance. The post South Korea puts crypto exchanges on a seven-day clock under new seizure rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitdeer Cuts Gross Loss to $8.5M as Q2 Revenue Tops $228.8M
Bitcoin.com - Bitdeer reports Q2 2026 financial results, highlighting strong revenue growth while cost of revenue outpaced total sales, despite a significant sequential slowdown in expense growth. Top-Line Growth Bitdeer Technologies Group released unaudited financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Aug. 10, demonstrating strong top-line revenue growth accompanied by persistent cost pressures. While the […]
Athena Bitcoin agreed to a $4.5 million settlement, but claimants may have less than $3 million to split
CryptoSlate - If the court grants the proposed fee and expenses stay within the stated estimate, at least $2.985 million remains before other deductions. The post Athena Bitcoin agreed to a $4.5 million settlement, but claimants may have less than $3 million to split appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AgiBot has surpassed Unitree in H1 shipments of humanoid robots
Cryptopolitan - IPO-poised AgiBot has overtaken Unitree Robotics as the leading humanoid robot vendor after record H1 sales. AgiBot shipped about 8,400 humanoid robots in the first six months of 2026 to take 44% of the global market, edging out fellow Chinese firm Unitree Robotics for the top spot. Research firm Smart Analytics Global puts AgiBot’s...
North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns to AI as Crypto Firms Face New Threats
CryptoPotato - Kimsuky appears to be researching ways to use existing AI technology in its attack operations, including malware development, data analysis, and the advancement of attack techniques.
Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Is Betting Its Future on Quantum Security and AI
Decrypt - Ethereum’s updated roadmap puts quantum resistance, privacy and AI-assisted formal verification at the center of the network’s technical ambitions.
JPMorgan and CFRA Raise S&P 500 Price Forecast as Nobody Wants to Hedge Anymore
BeInCrypto - JPMorgan and CFRA lift S&P 500 targets as hedging demand hits multi-month lows. Is complacency the new stock market risk? The post JPMorgan and CFRA Raise S&P 500 Price Forecast as Nobody Wants to Hedge Anymore appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin to End Year 'Significantly Higher'
U.Today - Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects Bitcoin to end the year “significantly higher,” arguing that bad news is no longer moving the market, ETF flows are positive, and long-term holders are buying. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects Bitcoin to end the year “significantly higher,” arguing that bad news is no longer moving the market, ETF flows are positive, and long-term holders are buying.
Judge stays CFTC’s case against US soldier over prediction market bets
CoinTelegraph - A New York judge granted a motion filed by US prosecutors in July to stay the CFTC’s civil case against Gannon Ken Van Dyke over making more than $400,000 on prediction markets.
Keith Grossman Warns Crypto Must Prove Its Value as 100+ Projects Fold in 2026
CryptoPotato - Some projects attracted significant usage before closing, raising questions about whether activity alone can support viable businesses.
BlackRock, Goldman, Apollo, Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR are in talks with Nvidia on an AI buildout that could reach $500 billion
Cryptopolitan - BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO), Blackstone (NYSE: BX), Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) and KKR (NYSE: KKR) are lining up with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) for a giant new round of AI spending that could eventually reach $500 billion. According to the Financial Times, the collaboration is expected to...
Hidden Text in PDFs Is Hijacking This AI Assistant
Decrypt - A security firm says Atlassian's AI assistant will quietly ship your Jira tickets and Confluence docs to an attacker, using instructions buried in a file you'd swear was empty.
TSMC’s July revenue jumps 44.7% year over year to $14.5 billion
Cryptopolitan - TSMC (NYSE: TSM) pulled in NT$467.58 billion, or about $14.5 billion, in July, putting sales 44.7% above the same month in 2025. The Taiwanese chipmaker released the figure Monday as AI hardware orders kept feeding its factories. TSMC manufactures semiconductors for firms like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), belonging to Alphabet. This customer...
Trump-linked American Bitcoin jumps on $1.9 million insider buy
Cryptopolitan - American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC) shares have risen after filings showed board director Justin Mateen spent about $1.9 million buying its stock. Despite being more than 95% down from its high, American Bitcoin stock experienced a 10% increase over a 24-hour period. What is American Bitcoin currently trading at? Following the purchase of $1.9 million worth...
SpaceX briefly returned to its $135 IPO price after its latest earnings beat revenue expectations
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX (SPCX) got a lift Monday after investors digested its first earnings report as a listed company and Wall Street stayed bullish on the numbers. The SPCX briefly returned to the $135 IPO level, coming right after last week’s second-quarter results, where revenue came in above expectations, as Cryptopolitan reported live. Analysts kept their upside...
One of Worldcoin’s largest corporate holders now sits on a $207M loss after losing its primary source of cash
CryptoSlate - The June 30 loss was unrealized, but a $7.8 million credit-loss allowance and 109% share-count increase sharpen the capital-allocation test. The post One of Worldcoin’s largest corporate holders now sits on a $207M loss after losing its primary source of cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Another Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Holding Millions Wakes Up After 12 Years
Decrypt - A Bitcoin address that sat untouched for more than 12 years just moved 26.96 BTC, worth about $1.75 million.
Seoul opposition bill chooses 2030 for the 22% crypto levy
Cryptopolitan - An opposition lawmaker filed a bill to delay South Korea's 22% crypto tax to 2030, days after the finance ministry confirmed the January 2027 start date.
Maia 300 reveal could land in September as Microsoft books TSMC capacity for 2027
Cryptopolitan - Microsoft is targeting a September reveal for its Maia 300 AI chip and is in talks with TSMC for more than 300,000 units, with delivery planned for 2027.
CLARITY Act Senate Delay Hits 88% Kalshi Odds as Coinbase Fumes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Senate punted. The CLARITY Act — the most sweeping crypto market structure bill the House has passed in years… Read the original on CLARITY Act Senate Delay Hits 88% Kalshi Odds as Coinbase Fumes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Analyst Predicts Big Market Moves Before Q4 as Traders Grow Bored in Quiet Crypto Market
CryptoPotato - The analyst believes February's low near $60,000 remains BTC's key macro floor despite another possible dip ahead.
Bitmine Controls 4.8% of Ethereum Supply in Strategy Shift
cryptoDNES - Bitmine nears its 5% Ethereum accumulation goal, holding 5.8 million ETH worth $11.6 billion while expanding staking and share buybacks. The post Bitmine Controls 4.8% of Ethereum Supply in Strategy Shift appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
CT3 Begins Preparing Its Ecosystem for the Launch of the CT3GB Economy
DailyHODL - London, UK, 10th August 2026, Chainwire The post CT3 Begins Preparing Its Ecosystem for the Launch of the CT3GB Economy appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
SkyAI Slides 15% and Hits 50-Day EMA as Buyers Scramble
TheCurrencyAnalytics - SkyAI dropped 15%. Fast, hard, and right into a level traders had been watching for weeks. The 50-day Exponential Moving… Read the original on SkyAI Slides 15% and Hits 50-Day EMA as Buyers Scramble. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
‘Disappointing’ — crypto advocates react to delay in CLARITY vote
CoinTelegraph - Following a procedural delay in the US Senate, lawmakers are expected to address a major crypto market structure bill after they return from a month-long recess, which met with industry criticism.
MicroStrategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoins to Buy Back STRC Shares and Boost Cash Reserves
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MicroStrategy sold Bitcoins last week, not to exit the crypto space, but to repurchase its own preferred STRC shares and… Read the original on MicroStrategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoins to Buy Back STRC Shares and Boost Cash Reserves. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
LukeJr Aligned Pool Spends Half a Million to Mine Bitcoin Fork
Trustnodes - For the first time since August 1st 2017, a somewhat prominent bitcoin developer has intentionally forked bitcoin, with two chains...
XRP Price Weakens as Crypto Market Awaits Clarity
Decrypt - XRP is trading just above $1.00, still pinned under a death cross, as the legislative tailwind that lifted it in July loses steam.
BlackRock launches two Canada ETFs, with one allocating 3% to Bitcoin
CoinTelegraph - BlackRock Canada’s new IBQT fund combines global equity exposure with a 3% Bitcoin allocation through the firm’s Canadian iShares Bitcoin ETF.
Kimi K3 rivals top US AI models in finding software bugs, tests show
Cryptopolitan - Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China’s Moonshot AI, is performing on par with leading US AI systems at finding software vulnerabilities, according to US startup Frontier Security. The results point to a capable alternative for security teams frustrated by the restrictions surrounding America’s most advanced models. Frontier Security creates assessments to analyze the capability...
The wreck of BIP-110 and the eternal September
Atlas21 - BIP-110 enters mandatory signaling with 2.53% miner support and stalls after two blocks. Supporters are now discussing a proof-of-work change: the creation of a new shitcoin. The post The wreck of BIP-110 and the eternal September appeared first on Atlas21.
Robinhood's RWA Transfer Volume Soars 3,201%
U.Today - Robinhood is still gaining traction as its performance in the real-world assets ecosystem remains strong amid the continued adoption of its new blockchain. Robinhood is still gaining traction as its performance in the real-world assets ecosystem remains strong amid the continued adoption of its new blockchain.
Ethereum's Next Era: Vitalik Buterin Targets Quantum Safety, AI, and First-Class Privacy With New Roadmap
U.Today - Vitalik Buterin scraps the old 6-phase roadmap for a new architectural blueprint forcing ETH into an urgent post-quantum and AI era. Vitalik Buterin scraps the old 6-phase roadmap for a new architectural blueprint forcing ETH into an urgent post-quantum and AI era.
FCA Backs Five Fast-Growing Fintechs as Scale-up Unit Expands Beyond First Cohort
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority just added five more companies to its Scale-up Unit — ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle,… Read the original on FCA Backs Five Fast-Growing Fintechs as Scale-up Unit Expands Beyond First Cohort. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
PBOC pledges steady digital yuan growth in its 2026-2030 plan
Cryptopolitan - The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said it will “steadily develop” the digital yuan over the next five years. The e-CNY is now listed as one of the central bank’s core tasks in a recently published reform blueprint. What provisions has China made for the development of its digital yuan? The People’s Bank of China...
Intel plans to offer $15 billion in shares as AI demand increases
Cryptopolitan - Computing and chip-making giant Intel has announced on Monday that it will sell $15 billion in new common stock, taking advantage of a year-long rally in its share price to raise cash for the company’s manufacturing and product interests as customers pour more money into AI computing. Intel said the timing of the sale is...
Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys $14M in Ethereum as Cash Falls to $104M
Decrypt - Bitmine has reported 4.8% of the supply for five straight weeks, leaving its 'Alchemy of 5%' target roughly 230,000 tokens away.
STRC's Discount Narrows as MicroStrategy Sells Another $100 Million Bitcoin
Trustnodes - MicroStrategy's yield accruing STRC is edging up towards its target price of $100, trading at $95.5 currently as...
Bitcoin Primed for 'Explosive' Breakout in New Expert Forecast; Ex-Meta Exec Sparks Buzz Over New XRP Startup; Mining Titan MARA Secures $1.63 Billion Cash-Out — Morning Crypto Report
U.Today - Bitcoin eyes $72,900 as ETFs pour in $850 million, ex-Ripple exec teases a tokenless XRP-focused startup, and major BTC miner cashes out $1.63 billion for AI infrastructure. Bitcoin eyes $72,900 as ETFs pour in $850 million, ex-Ripple exec teases a tokenless XRP-focused startup, and major BTC miner cashes out $1.63 billion for AI infrastructure.
Bitdeer increased Bitcoin mining output by nearly fivefold in Q2
CoinTelegraph - Bitdeer mined 2,694 BTC in Q2, but ended the quarter holding just 150 BTC after liquidating its treasury earlier this year.
Bitmine Tops 5.8 Million ETH Even After Scaling Back Its Latest Buy
CryptoPotato - The latest ETH purchase was significantly smaller than many of the previous ones.
Strategy Announces Nine-Digit Bitcoin Sale
U.Today - Strategy just sold another 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6 million. Strategy just sold another 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6 million.
Strategy turns 1,690 BTC into $108.6M STRC buyback
CoinTelegraph - Strategy sold 1,690 Bitcoin to repurchase STRC shares as its US dollar reserve rose to $4.65 billion and its Bitcoin holdings fell to 840,447 BTC.
MicroStrategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin as USD Cash Pile Reaches $4.65 Billion
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MicroStrategy just sold 1,690 Bitcoin. The company’s USD reserve now sits at $4.65 billion, a number that’s hard to ignore… Read the original on MicroStrategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin as USD Cash Pile Reaches $4.65 Billion. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy Sells $109M in Bitcoin as Dollar Reserve Tops $4.6B
Decrypt - All of the proceeds went into a $109 million STRC buyback, while the company sold six times as much again in its own stock.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $854M Over Five Days as Rate-Hike Bets Fade
Decrypt - Daily totals shrank as the week wore on, and analysts are split on whether the return of institutional money marks a genuine turn.
Ethereum holds above $1,900 as bulls target the $2,000 resistance
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Ethereum trades near $1,918 with a mildly bullish short-term outlook. ETH holds above the 50-day EMA at $1,864 but remains capped by the 100-day EMA near $1,924. The RSI at 56 signals steady buying momentum without overbought conditions. Ethereum consolidates near $1,918 Ethereum (ETH) trades around $1,918, maintaining a mildly constructive outlook as […] The post Ethereum holds above $1,900 as bulls target the $2,000 resistance appeared first on CoinJournal.
XRP News August 10: Ripple’s UK Treasury Role Not a Full Endorsement
99Bitcoins - Ripple joined a 54-firm UK tokenisation taskforce, but Treasury documents do not endorse XRP or link Andy Burnham to the initiative. The post XRP News August 10: Ripple’s UK Treasury Role Not a Full Endorsement appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
H100 becomes Europe’s No. 2 Bitcoin treasury after 2,455 BTC deal
CoinTelegraph - Sweden’s H100 more than tripled its Bitcoin holdings to 3,506 BTC after completing an acquisition involving 2,455 BTC.
Ripple Mints $10 Million RLUSD While XRP Whales Start Moving Funds
U.Today - While Tether pumps $1 billion into Tron retail channels, Ripple's strategic $10 million RLUSD injection signals a deeper corporate shift. While Tether pumps $1 billion into Tron retail channels, Ripple's strategic $10 million RLUSD injection signals a deeper corporate shift.
H100 Group Nearly Triples Bitcoin Treasury With Record $154 Million Purchase
CryptoPotato - The company continues to be in the red on its BTC position, though.
Robinhood Brings Crypto Trading to UK Investors With Zero Fees
CryptoPotato - The brokerage is rolling out access to more than 50 cryptocurrencies through its UK app this week.
Bitcoin Red Team Flags 1,288 Flaws and Turns to Chinese AI After OpenAI Lockout
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Rob Hamilton is furious. The CEO of AnchorWatch and driving force behind the Bitcoin Red Team went public with a… Read the original on Bitcoin Red Team Flags 1,288 Flaws and Turns to Chinese AI After OpenAI Lockout. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Americans Surge Into Europe With Record Travel Volumes, Boosting Economies and Sparking Protests: Report
DailyHODL - Record American visits to Europe in 2025 drive economic gains through high spending while fueling local demonstrations over housing pressures and crowds in popular spots. The post Americans Surge Into Europe With Record Travel Volumes, Boosting Economies and Sparking Protests: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Another Big Macro Week Is Here: 3 Events That Could Move Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - BTC and the crypto market are entering another potentially volatile trading week because of these factors.
Bitcoin Red Team founder turns to Chinese AI: ‘It absolutely guts me’
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin Red Team has now found 1,288 critical and high-level vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem as of Saturday.
India’s FX Reserves Rise for Fifth Straight Week
Binance News - India’s foreign-exchange reserves climbed for a fifth straight week, the longest run since April 2025, according to Bloomberg. The stockpile is approaching a record as foreign inflows continue.
HFTs Avoid India Closing Auction Over SEBI Short-Selling Rule
Binance News - India’s new way of setting official closing prices for stocks is drawing complaints from some high-frequency trading firms, according to Bloomberg. The firms say the process is being complicated by a short-selling hurdle set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the $5.2 trillion market.
OIL | Traders Hesitate to Build Positions on Further Crude Gains
Binance News - Crude prices strengthened on Monday after the latest weekend brought no progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but traders remain skeptical that oil can keep rising. According to Sina Finance, net long positions in crude only rebounded mildly in July, while net long positions across oil contracts are now shrinking. Investors viewed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump was taking a low-key approach and pursuing a half-negotiation strategy with Iran as a new cautious line in the talks. According to Sina Finance, weak recent jobs data also hurt investors who had been betting on the U.S. economy outperforming the rest of the ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Livestock Stocks Strengthen as COFCO Joycome Rises More Than 4%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong livestock stocks strengthened, with COFCO Joycome (01610.HK) rising more than 4%, while Muyuan Foods (02714.HK) and Dekang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry (02419.HK) also advanced.
Study Finds Only 32% to 56% of U.S. Crypto Taxpayers Report Transactions to the IRS
Binance News - A new study published in the academic journal Review of Accounting Studies found that only 32% to 56% of U.S. taxpayers who hold virtual currencies actually report their transactions to the federal government. According to ChainCatcher, the discrepancy between broker reports and taxpayer filings is expected to become easier for authorities to identify as the IRS requires intermediaries to submit the crypto tax form Form 1099-DA starting in 2025. The form will require reporting gross proceeds in its first year, while the reporting obligation for cost basis will be added in 2026.
Sony, TSMC Plan Image Sensor Semiconductor Plant in Japan by 2029
Binance News - Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are in talks to spend a combined ¥1 trillion ($6.4 billion) on their planned joint factory in Japan, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the plans. Sony's chip arm, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, and TSMC are partnering on next-generation image sensors for robots and cars, with production set to begin in 2029, the person said. Representatives for Sony and TSMC did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The investment, earlier reported by the Nikkei, is the latest step in Sony's shift toward a more asset-light approach for its image-sensor operations as it channels more resources into intellectual property such as music distribution rights, film and video-game franchises. ...
Unitree Starts IPO Subscription at 150.80 Yuan Per Share, Valued at 60.99 Billion Yuan
Binance News - Unitree Technology began online and offline IPO subscriptions on August 10, with its offering price set at 150.80 yuan per share, a price-to-earnings ratio of 219.23 times and an implied post-listing valuation of about 60.99 billion yuan, according to Jiemian News. The company plans to sell 6.471 million shares online, with each lot sized at 500 shares and requiring 75,400 yuan, while the online subscription code is 787836 and the stock code and offline subscription code are 688836. Jiemian News said the online subscription window runs from 9:30 to 11:30 and 13:00 to 15:00 on August 10, and investors who win an allocation must have ...
Morgan Stanley Raises Zhipu Target Price Nearly 72% to HK$1,700
Binance News - Morgan Stanley said improving access to computing power and new financing are supporting stronger growth at Zhipu, and it lifted the company’s target price by nearly 72% to HK$1,700. According to Sina Finance, analyst Gary Yu and others said in a report that China’s large-model industry is building a healthier commercialization environment, differing from the market’s view that China’s open-weight models will lead to product homogenization and price wars. The analysts said the industry is pushing commercialization in a more active way, shifting from price competition to monetization based on model intelligence. They maintained a constructive view on MiniMax, saying the ...
Coinsbuy-Linked Wallets Lose Over $7.9 Million on Ethereum and TRON
Binance News - According to Specter monitoring, wallets linked to Coinsbuy were drained of more than $7.9 million on Ethereum and TRON, and the attacker later laundered the funds into XMR through exchanges. According to PANews, Coinsbuy said it froze stolen funds in the six-figure range with support from ChangeNOW. Coinsbuy temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals after the incident and has since resumed services.
Aussie-Yen Seen Moving Toward 35-Year High, Strategists Say
Binance News - The Australian dollar is poised to rise back toward a 35-year high against the yen as the effect of Tokyo’s currency intervention fades, according to strategists. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s hawkish stance is also supporting the exchange rate, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | South Korean Semiconductor Shares Fall as Funds Rotate Into Non-Chip Sectors
Binance News - South Korean exchange data showed recent declines in semiconductor heavyweight stocks, while funds rotated into non-semiconductor sectors. According to Odaily, Samsung Electronics fell 12.00% from August 3 to 7, SK Hynix dropped 17.23%, and the KOSPI lost 5.10% over the same period, while metal and machinery equipment shares rose. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix now account for 46.3% of KOSPI market value, down from 58.9% on June 25. Excluding the two companies, KOSPI net profit forecasts for this year were raised from 219.2 trillion won last week to 222.3 trillion won, and KB Securities researcher Kim Minkyu said the move reflects a ...
Shein Seen Valued at $22 Billion to $25 Billion Before IPO
Binance News - Bloomberg Intelligence said Shein Global Holdings Ltd.’s fast-fashion business supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion as it prepares for one of the year’s biggest initial public offerings, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Pentagon Urges Major U.S. Defense Firms to Accelerate Weapons Production
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg urged major defense companies to speed up production and delivery of key weapons systems after concerns grew over U.S. weapons stockpiles and capability gaps amid the Iran war. Feinberg wrote in an August 5 letter to Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and other major defense firms that the Defense Department is pushing to accelerate or expand procurement of key programs, including wide-area surveillance systems, air defense sensors and interceptors, and missile-tracking systems. He said long development cycles were unacceptable and called for a sharp compression of ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong AI Application Shares Strengthen as WeRide, Zhipu, and MiniMax Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong AI application shares strengthened, with WeRide-W (00800.HK) rising more than 0%, Zhipu (02513.HK) and MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) each rising more than 4%, and YUEWEN Group (00772.HK) and Pony.ai-W (02026.HK) also advancing.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Biopharma Stocks Strengthen as Wuxi AppTec Gains More Than 5%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong biopharma stocks strengthened, with Wuxi AppTec (02359.HK) rising more than 5%, Akeso (09926.HK) rising more than 3%, and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK) and Junshi Biosciences (01877.HK) also advancing.
AI TRENDS | Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin May Benefit From Shift to Agentic Commerce
Binance News - Cathie Wood said Bitcoin's relative performance against gold is regaining footing, and she sees Bitcoin and stablecoins as potential major beneficiaries of the move toward agentic commerce. According to Foresight News, ARK Invest shared Wood's latest views in a post on X.
STOCKS | China Stock Index Futures Open Higher
Binance News - According to Jin10, the main contracts of China stock index futures opened higher in early trading, with the CSI 300 futures (IF) up 0.45%, the SSE 50 futures (IH) up 0.47%, the CSI 500 futures (IC) up 0.66%, and the CSI 1000 futures (IM) up 0.61%.
STOCKS | China Shares Open Higher, Shanghai Composite Up 0.10%
Binance News - According to Jin10, China shares opened higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.10%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.27%, and the ChiNext Index up 0.11%.
STOCKS | Sunrise Energy Metals Surges on $400 Million U.S. Financing
Binance News - Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd. shares surged after the Australian scandium miner secured as much as $400 million in long-term debt financing from the US Department of War, according to Bloomberg. The company said the funding will support its operations, with the debt to come from the U.S. government department.
STOCKS | Hang Seng, Tech, China Enterprise Indices Open Higher on Monday
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened up 137.15 points, or 0.53%, at 25,805.18 on Monday, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 41.22 points, or 0.85%, to 4,899.51. The China Enterprises Index gained 52.24 points, or 0.61%, to 8,583.82, and the Red Chip Index added 4.13 points, or 0.1%, to 4,125.14.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Shares Open Higher, Guotai Junan International Surges 37.02% on Trading Resumption
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.53% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.85%. Guotai Junan International (01788.HK) rose 37.02% on trading resumption after Guotai Haitong (02611.HK) offered to privatize the company at a premium of about 44.2%.