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Bitcoin ETFs surge past $1B; Binance futures dominate, while CLARITY Act vote nears.
Michael Saylor Identifies the Next Billion-Dollar Finance Opportunity
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor has identified what he believes could become the next billion-dollar opportunity in finance. The Strategy executive chairman advised entrepreneurs and investors to examine an emerging market that could reshape how companies and investors access capital. Saylor Points Investors Toward a Billion-Dollar Finance Opportunity Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared his […]
Major XRP Ledger Upgrade Targets Institutional Adoption But There’s a Catch
CryptoPotato - The update introduces privacy and institutional-focused features designed to make the network more attractive for tokenized financial assets.
Binance Bitcoin Futures Hit $57.82B — Eight Times the Spot Market Volume
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin futures on Binance just hit a staggering $57.82 billion. The spot market? A comparatively quiet $6.08 billion. That’s an… Read the original on Binance Bitcoin Futures Hit $57.82B — Eight Times the Spot Market Volume. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Exchanges Show What They Own — But Not What They Owe
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Four years after FTX imploded, crypto exchanges still can’t — or won’t — prove they’re solvent. They’ll show you their… Read the original on Crypto Exchanges Show What They Own — But Not What They Owe. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CLARITY Act Heads Toward Sept. 15 Senate Vote as Crypto Bill Advances
Bitcoin.com - The U.S. Senate is positioning the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a potential Sept. 15 procedural vote, moving the major crypto market structure bill closer to floor consideration. CLARITY Act Faces Sept. 15 Senate Procedural Test Digital asset legislation will return to the center of the Senate agenda as lawmakers prepare for a key […]
Berkshire Hathaway smashes Q2 earnings, but Greg Abel shows no sign of openness to crypto
Cryptopolitan - Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) came out of the second quarter with much stronger operating profit, while CEO Greg Abel kept the company’s position on crypto firmly cold. Earnings from Berkshire Hathaway’s operating businesses rose 16% to $12.98 billion, compared with $11.16 billion in the same quarter last year. Berkshire Hathaway spent about $4.5 billion...
BIP-110 Splits Bitcoin as Rival Miners Clash at Block 961632
Bitcoin.com - Onchain data confirms the BIP-110 activation period is live, and Bitcoin’s blockchain has fractured into two versions. Stats show Bitcoin block 961632 was mined by mining heavyweight Antpool, while BIP-110 supporter Roughnecks produced a rival version of block 961632. Rival Miners Split Bitcoin at Block 961632 Several monitoring sites, including forkwatch.tv and the web portal […]
France Pushes Bill to Share Crypto Tax Data With 48 Nations
Bitcoin.com - A new bill, presented by Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, would expand the exchange of cryptocurrency activity data with 48 nations to curb tax evasion. The bill would allow the automatic exchange of this data with countries outside the EU. France Seeks Automatic Exchange of Crypto Data With New Bill France is […]
Trump scrutiny, not CLARITY Act, to become priority if Democrats reclaim House majority
Cryptopolitan - If a Democratic House majority wins in November’s midterms, it is expected that subpoenaing President Donald Trump’s finances and crypto dealings will take first priority. Meanwhile, the crypto industry’s market-structure bill, the CLARITY Act, could remain on hold for much longer than stakeholders would want. What would a Democratic House majority mean for Trump? Representative...
SharpLink CEO Warns Against New Ethereum Network Proposal EIP-8363
BeInCrypto - SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom has come out against EIP-8363. This Ethereum proposal would burn validator rewards as the staking ratio rises, warning that the change would weaken decentralized finance and erase ETH’s native yield advantage over Bitcoin (BTC). Joseph Chalom, a former BlackRock executive, laid out the opposition on Friday. Analysts, however, doubt the draft The post SharpLink CEO Warns Against New Ethereum Network Proposal EIP-8363 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs break $1B in their best week since April and BlackRock brought in 80% of the cash
CryptoSlate - US-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds pulled in more than $1 billion in fresh cash this week, with both groups registering their strongest inflows since April as demand for regulated crypto investment products rebounded. Data from SoSoValue shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.54 million during the week ended Aug. 7, their biggest haul […] The post Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs break $1B in their best week since April and BlackRock brought in 80% of the cash appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Moreno Signals End to Clarity Act Talks Ahead of Cloture Vote
Bitcoin.com - Senator Bernie Moreno clarified that CLARITY Act negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans had ended and that the upcoming vote, scheduled for September 15, will decide whether the industry will be delivered to China or continue to be dominated by America. CLARITY Act Negotiations Finished, Democrats Will ‘Have a Choice to Make’ The debate in […]
Brazil Triggers 24-Hour Hold on $10K Crypto Transfers
Bitcoin.com - The new controls include a precautionary 24-hour retention of funds exceeding $10,000 for an individual or aggregate transactions per day, to allow VASPs to conduct a risk analysis of these movements. The bank stressed that these measures are preventive in nature. Central Bank of Brazil Issues 24 Hour Retention Period For $10,000 Transactions The Central […]
Four years after FTX, crypto exchanges still prove assets without proving solvency
CryptoSlate - A customer opens an exchange account, copies a string of numbers and follows a path through a Merkle tree. The page processes the request and returns a reassuring result: the customer’s balance was included in the exchange’s proof of reserves. The verification is most likely technically sound, establishing that the account appeared in a dataset […] The post Four years after FTX, crypto exchanges still prove assets without proving solvency appeared first on CryptoSlate.
China’s $1 Trillion M2 Surge Leaves Bitcoin Traders Waiting for a Move
TheCurrencyAnalytics - China’s M2 money supply just grew by more than $1 trillion. Bitcoin didn’t blink. For traders who track global liquidity… Read the original on China’s $1 Trillion M2 Surge Leaves Bitcoin Traders Waiting for a Move. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Senate Keeps Clarity Act Alive With Crypto Bill Vote Set for September
Decrypt - Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed the motion to proceed early Saturday, setting up a mid-September showdown.
Bybit Gets U.S. Court Backing to Chase $1.5B Lazarus Group Theft
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A U.S. federal court handed Bybit a significant legal weapon last month. The court approved expedited discovery, letting the crypto… Read the original on Bybit Gets U.S. Court Backing to Chase $1.5B Lazarus Group Theft. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US Senate to vote on advancing CLARITY Act in September after Thune files cloture
CoinTelegraph - The procedural move puts crypto market structure legislation back on track as lawmakers continue negotiations over ethics and stablecoin provisions.
Ajinomoto raises AI chip-film prices 30% as profit jumps 127%
Cryptopolitan - Ajinomoto (TYO: 2802), the 117-year-old Japanese maker of MSG, which also produces the film that insulates nearly every advanced AI chip, has raised its prices by about 30%. The company has also lifted its full-year forecast after it experienced a 127% increase in its quarterly revenue. How did Ajinomoto become critical to AI technology? Ajinomoto,...
Trump Media Terminates Crypto Treasury Plans To Prioritize Core Operations and Fusion Energy Merger
DailyHODL - Trump Media and Technology Group ends its multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency deals with Crypto.com to refocus on its media business and a pending merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies. The post Trump Media Terminates Crypto Treasury Plans To Prioritize Core Operations and Fusion Energy Merger appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
FCA Spends £2 Million to Push 11 Million Car Finance Complaint Views
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The FCA isn’t messing around. Britain’s financial watchdog just dropped a £2 million national campaign — TV, radio, billboards, social… Read the original on FCA Spends £2 Million to Push 11 Million Car Finance Complaint Views. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
The US says it has a Bitcoin reserve, but nobody can agree on how much it owns
CryptoSlate - On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and most of the attention went straight to the grand idea: America had built a digital Fort Knox, the government would stop selling Bitcoin, and Washington could perhaps add more without charging taxpayers. However, the executive order’s operative language […] The post The US says it has a Bitcoin reserve, but nobody can agree on how much it owns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bhutan Resumes Bitcoin Selling Spree: Here’s the Latest BTC Transfer
CryptoPotato - The Royal Government appears to be selling at least one per month for a while.
Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Commits $500,000,000 to Source Foundry Chip Startup
DailyHODL - Situational Awareness hedge fund invests $500 million total, including $400 million recently, in Source Foundry, a Stanford-founded startup developing alternatives to ASML's EUV lithography machines for AI chip production. The post Hedge Fund Situational Awareness Commits $500,000,000 to Source Foundry Chip Startup appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Genius Sports Lands Kalshi and Polymarket Deals as Q2 Revenue Hits $195.5 Million
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Genius Sports just locked in two big agreements in back-to-back days. Polymarket on August 4, Kalshi on August 5 —… Read the original on Genius Sports Lands Kalshi and Polymarket Deals as Q2 Revenue Hits $195.5 Million. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Jim Cramer Names 5 Investing Themes and 13 Stocks to Buy for 2026
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer named 5 investing themes and 13 stocks to buy on Thursday’s Mad Money. The picks span consumer spending, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions, and healthcare. The CNBC host said this earnings season reinforced each trend. Market data shows his selections range from stocks that doubled in 2026 to names carrying double-digit losses. The post Jim Cramer Names 5 Investing Themes and 13 Stocks to Buy for 2026 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US Treasury Sanctions Two Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Money Laundering
BeInCrypto - The US Treasury sanctioned two Iranian digital asset exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, along with network operator Siavash Kayvanpour, over crypto transfers tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued the designations on Friday. The designations mark the latest US strike on Iran’s crypto rails this year. The post US Treasury Sanctions Two Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Money Laundering appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Fuel Mainnet Launch Brings Parallel Execution to Ethereum Builders
TheCurrencyAnalytics - This week Fuel Labs delivered its mainnet, introducing a parallelized execution engine designed specifically for Ethereum-compatible applications. The release focuses… Read the original on Fuel Mainnet Launch Brings Parallel Execution to Ethereum Builders. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
HTX’s $135 Million stETH Trail Winds Through Poloniex Addresses
TheCurrencyAnalytics - HTX is in serious trouble. The crypto exchange now faces sanctions from both the European Union and the United Kingdom’s… Read the original on HTX’s $135 Million stETH Trail Winds Through Poloniex Addresses. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
CLARITY Act Vote Pushed to September as 60-Vote Hurdle Looms for Crypto Bill
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Senate is going on recess. And the CLARITY Act isn’t going with it. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed… Read the original on CLARITY Act Vote Pushed to September as 60-Vote Hurdle Looms for Crypto Bill. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitget Targets Bhutan With Gelephu Mindfulness City Deal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitget just signed an agreement with the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority. The crypto exchange wants a regulated local presence in… Read the original on Bitget Targets Bhutan With Gelephu Mindfulness City Deal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Stripe’s Bridge Lands MiCA License as EU Crypto Register Hits 324 Providers
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stripe’s payments subsidiary Bridge just got a lot more official in Europe. Bridge Building, the Luxembourg-based entity behind the stablecoin… Read the original on Stripe’s Bridge Lands MiCA License as EU Crypto Register Hits 324 Providers. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act Past 300-Page Revision With September Vote Now the Target
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senator Cynthia Lummis isn’t backing down. The Wyoming Republican spent August 7 making clear she’s still fighting for the CLARITY… Read the original on Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act Past 300-Page Revision With September Vote Now the Target. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI Financial Sells Canadian Subsidiary to Prime Delta
Binance News - AI Financial, a crypto company backed by the Trump family and formerly known as ALT5 Sigma, has sold its Canadian subsidiary, ALT5 Sigma Canada, to New York financial firm Prime Delta. According to Odaily, the company said in a Friday SEC filing that it will receive a secured promissory note worth $12 million and about 11.6 million Prime Delta shares after the sale. The filing did not disclose the specific reason for the transaction.
China’s Major Port Freight Ship Departures Rose 56.4% in July
Binance News - China’s major port freight ship departure deadweight tonnage rose 56.4% year on year in July, 38.9 percentage points faster than in June, according to Jiemian News. Roll-on/roll-off cargo ship deadweight tonnage increased 87.1%, indicating continued rapid growth in auto exports. Imports also rose steadily: liquefied petroleum gas carriers and liquid cargo ships arriving at ports saw deadweight tonnage increase 37.8% and 11.7%, respectively, suggesting expanding imports of energy and chemical raw materials and stable production expectations at domestic manufacturers.
OpenAI Sets 2027 Launch for Screenless Smart Speaker Priced Above $300
Binance News - OpenAI is planning a new consumer device for launch in 2027 that will resemble a donut-shaped, screenless smart speaker and could cost more than $300, according to Jiemian News. The device is designed to be small enough to hold in one hand and move around the home, and OpenAI wants it to help users complete a range of tasks as an AI-first computer. The company is also aiming to use the product to break into a new category now dominated by Amazon and Google. The item was one of several AI-related developments reported on August 7 and August 6. OpenAI also updated ChatGPT, expanding free users' access to GPT-5.6 Luna with unlimited text chat, while Plus and Pro users get GPT-5.6 Sol with ...
Whale Moves 36,530 ETH to a New Address After Buying 50,000 ETH From Fidelity-Linked Wallet
Binance News - A whale moved 36,530 ETH to a new address three hours ago after buying 50,000 ETH from a Fidelity-linked wallet yesterday. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the whale purchased the Ether from a wallet associated with Fidelity and then transferred part of the holdings to another address. Onchain data suggests the funds may later be sent to a centralized exchange, or CEX, for sale based on the address’s previous trading pattern. The address involved is 0x951A4d24BA0F038B9872F253C380836Db9E67D53.
STOCKS | Nvidia Reportedly to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Lancium
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Nvidia is reportedly set to invest up to $3 billion in Blackstone-backed power infrastructure developer Lancium, which is behind the Stargate project. People familiar with the matter said Nvidia would get a 20% stake in Lancium through an initial $2 billion investment, and its stake could increase with an additional $1 billion investment if Lancium meets certain thresholds.
Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs in July While US Loses 23,000, Bitcoin Holds at $65K
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Canada’s labor market just blew past every forecast. Statistics Canada said the country added 75,000 jobs in July — five… Read the original on Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs in July While US Loses 23,000, Bitcoin Holds at $65K. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Alphabet Plans $25 Billion Bond Sale, With Notes Maturing Through 2066
Binance News - Alphabet announced on August 7 local time that it plans to issue $25 billion of senior unsecured bonds, including floating-rate and fixed-rate notes, with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2066. The longest-dated fixed-rate bond would mature in 2066, and the top coupon on the fixed-rate tranches is 6.5%, according to Jiemian News.
AMD Agrees to Acquire AI Inference Chip Company Taalas
Binance News - AMD said on August 6 local time that it has reached a final agreement to acquire Taalas, a Toronto-based company focused on AI inference chips. Jiemian News reported that the deal is aimed at strengthening AMD's AI inference technology strategy by adding differentiated inference technology and engineering capabilities. AMD said AI inference is one of the fastest-growing areas in the artificial intelligence market. Taalas, founded in 2023 and based in Toronto, develops technology that improves AI inference efficiency by optimizing inference data flow and reducing the computing and memory bottlenecks faced by general-purpose architectures.
X Launches Original Content Rewards Plan, Ends New Ad Revenue Sharing Sign-Ups
Binance News - X has launched an original content rewards program to pay creators for original ideas, expertise, reporting, creativity and commentary on the platform. According to PANews, new users can no longer join the existing revenue-sharing program starting today. Current revenue-sharing users can continue earning until September 7, followed by three final payments on August 14, August 28 and a final settlement around September 11. From September 8, current revenue-sharing users can apply to join the new original content rewards program if they meet eligibility requirements. ...
Polymarket Market Odds Jump for CBLOL Match Dragon Kill Outcome
Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the CBLOL regular-season match between Vivo Keyd Stars and Fluxo W7M saw the probability of the "yes" option for both teams killing a dragon swing sharply from 50% one hour ago to 90% at present, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a 40 percentage point increase and comes amid a noted impact from breaking news.
Anthropic Updates Claude Fable 5 Biosecurity Safeguards, Cuts Fallbacks 85%
Binance News - Anthropic said on August 7 local time that it has updated the biosecurity safeguards in Claude Fable 5, reducing false blocks by improving its classifier. Jiemian News reported that the update cut bio-related fallback switches across the product's platforms by about 85%, allowing users to handle more biology-related tasks with Fable 5. The company said the change should reduce false blocks in everyday health consultations, lab result interpretation and biology education, while giving medical professionals more support for clinical tasks. For virology, toxicology and molecular design requests that carry dual-use risk, however, Fable 5 will ...
GEOPOLITICS | US Partly Resumes Operations in Mexico's Michoacan Avocado State
Binance News - The United States will partially resume operations in Michoacan, Mexico’s top avocado-producing state, after security concerns led to a halt that disrupted export inspections, according to Bloomberg. The pause had affected inspections for avocado exports from the state.
Phillies Odds Jump on Polymarket's Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies Market
Binance News - Philadelphia Phillies' win probability in Polymarket's "1st 5 Innings Spread -1.5" submarket for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies event surged from 41% an hour ago to 65.5% at press time, a 24.5 percentage-point move. According to ChainCatcher, Catcher Predict monitoring said the sharp swing may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Elon Musk Says Starship Recovery From 13th Flight Mission Is Not Promising
Binance News - Elon Musk said the Starship spacecraft recovery from the 13th flight mission is not looking promising at the moment. According to Odaily, close-up photos of the heat shield and key engine areas have already been obtained for future upgrades and improvements.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise 2.818 Tons to 1017.537 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings increased by 2.818 tons from the previous day to 1017.537 tons.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Astra Public Release Needs More Time for Safety
Binance News - OpenAI is moving ahead with plans to open its next-generation model Astra to the public, but CEO Sam Altman said the company needs “a little more time” to ensure a safe deployment because of its strong cybersecurity capabilities, according to Jiemian News. Altman said OpenAI does not think restricting powerful models to a small group of users is the right strategy and wants Astra to be widely available eventually. He described Astra as a “powerful model” and said the company wants to offer it to more users as soon as safety can be assured.
WTI and Brent Crude Futures Rise More Than 1%
Binance News - International crude futures settled higher on August 7, 2026, with the September WTI contract up 1.15% at $78.18 a barrel and the October Brent contract up 1.29% at $83.55 a barrel, according to Jiemian News. For the week, WTI fell 7.67% and Brent dropped 4.98%.
COMEX Gold Tops $4,400 as Silver Rallies More Than 3.5%
Binance News - International precious metals futures mostly closed higher on August 7, 2026, with COMEX gold up 2.37% at $4,401.3 an ounce and COMEX silver up 3.56% at $63.8 an ounce, according to Jiemian News. Gold has risen more than 7% this week, while silver has climbed more than 10%.
GEOPOLITICS | RFK Jr. Rebukes US Covid Response at CDC Shooting Memorial
Binance News - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the US would have handled the Covid outbreak better by listening to “dissenting voices,” according to Bloomberg. The remarks were made at a memorial for the CDC shooting.
US-Iran standoff reaches crypto as Treasury sanctions exchanges
Cryptopolitan - The US Treasury sanctioned two Iranian crypto exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, on Friday for facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This move expands the Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” campaign. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the two exchanges for processing large sums of digital assets through them to avoid...
STOCKS | Colombia’s New President Delaspruella Sworn In in Cali
Binance News - Colombia’s elected President Abelardo de la Espruella was sworn in on August 7 in Cali, the country’s third-largest city, for a four-year term. According to Sina Finance, de la Espruella is 47 years old and is a Colombian lawyer, entrepreneur, and right-wing politician who has long been active in public affairs. He previously campaigned on a hard-line approach to crime and free-market economic policies.
Bitcoin Stagnates at $64,000 as Clarity Act Stalls in Congress
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin remains in a holding pattern. Stuck around $64,000 for several days, the crypto market is waiting for a signal… Read the original on Bitcoin Stagnates at $64,000 as Clarity Act Stalls in Congress. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Miner MARA Posts $611M Loss as Revenue Falls 27%
CryptoPotato - The miner's BTC holdings dropped 29% year over year as the company sold to support liquidity and capital projects.
Mitsubishi UFJ: Long AUD/JPY as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Cool
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Mitsubishi UFJ analysts recommended going long the Australian dollar against the Japanese yen, saying the impact of intervention is fading and that traders' reduced bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes have improved the environment for carry trades. The analysts, Derek Halpenny, Lee Hardman and Abdul-Ahad Lockhart, said they expect AUD/JPY to continue recovering losses caused by intervention because fundamental conditions have not changed enough to support a sustained yen advance. They set a target of 114.50 and a stop-loss at 109.20. They also said the weaker-than-expected U.S. July nonfarm payrolls report lowered market ...
STOCKS | Morgan Stanley Expects the Fed's Balance Sheet to Shrink $1.5 Trillion
Binance News - Morgan Stanley economists Seth Carpenter and Michael Gapen said in a report that the firm's base case is for the Federal Reserve to shrink its balance sheet by about $1.5 trillion over roughly two years, with the earliest possible start in the first quarter of 2027. According to Sina Finance, they said a reasonable reduction range is $600 billion to $2.5 trillion. They expect the Fed to continue using an ample reserves framework while reducing reserve demand and supply. They said policymakers may begin discussing a return to a scarce reserves framework, but that would require more implementation preparation and could increase day-to-day funding volatility in money markets. ...
Switch Inc. Files Confidentially for US IPO
Binance News - Switch Inc. filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The data center company joins peers seeking investor demand for exposure to the artificial intelligence theme, Bloomberg reported.
Donald Trump’s media company to terminate Crypto.com deal
CoinTelegraph - The president’s company will unwind an agreement with Crypto.com to create a multibillion-dollar CRO treasury and reportedly not integrate prediction markets onto Truth Social.
Eneos Buys TPC Group in $1.28 Billion Deal
Binance News - Japanese energy company Eneos Holdings Inc. acquired TPC Group in a deal that values the chemical firm at $1.28 billion including debt, according to Bloomberg.
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Director Justin Mateen Buys Nearly $2 Million Of ABTC Stock
Binance News - American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen bought 306,981 shares of ABTC on Aug. 5-6 for about $1.93 million, lifting his stake to 492,297 Class A shares after the company’s recent reverse stock split. According to CoinDesk, the purchases followed American Bitcoin’s second-quarter earnings, in which the Trump-backed bitcoin miner reported a net loss of about $57 million, mined roughly 932 bitcoin and grew its treasury to more than 8,000 BTC.
STOCKS | CleanSpark Adds 7 Bitcoin, Holdings Rise to 13,931 BTC
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that listed Bitcoin miner CleanSpark added 7 BTC and now holds 13,931 BTC in total. According to Odaily, CleanSpark ranks 11th on the Bitcoin 100 list.
Once Upon a Farm Raises Full-Year Outlook After 42% Quarterly Sales Growth
Binance News - John Foraker, co-founder and CEO of Once Upon a Farm, said the company posted 42% sales growth in the recent quarter and raised its full-year guidance, according to Bloomberg. He said resilient consumer demand across baby and kid food categories gives him confidence the company can sustain the momentum.
Report: U.S. to Lift Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports After Oman-Iran Deal
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Reuters reported that the United States will lift its maritime blockade on Iranian ports once an Oman-Iran agreement to resume commercial shipping is announced. The U.S. official said talks between Oman and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are making progress and are expected to reach a deal soon.
Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchanges It Says Laundered Millions for Iran
Decrypt - The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two crypto exchanges it says laundered millions of dollars for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, naming a Georgia- and UAE-based operator and an Iran-based platform.
Sony's Rothman Says New Spider-Man Film Is Deeper
Binance News - Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman said the latest Spider-Man movie is deeper and more emotional than others in the franchise, and said "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" could be one of the studio's most profitable movies ever, according to Bloomberg. Rothman also discussed ticket prices and making movies in California on "Bloomberg The Close."
BlackRock's Patrick Haskell Sees Opportunities in Municipal Bonds
Binance News - According to CNBC, BlackRock said municipal bond issuance is on pace to exceed $580 billion this year, while new cash flows into muni bonds reached $56.6 billion in the first half of the year, the second-best start to any year. Patrick Haskell, head of BlackRock's municipal bond group, said investors can still find tax-advantaged yield opportunities but should remain selective in the second half. He said his team is neutral on duration but favors parts of the long end of the municipal curve, including the 20- to 22-year range, while staying high in quality and favoring coupons above 5%. Haskell also said the team likes revenue bonds, especially in housing and transportation, and continues to like select corporate-backed municipal bonds.
Trump Media Pulls Back From Crypto Deals Under Interim CEO McGurn
BeInCrypto - Trump Media rethinks its crypto ambitions, ending the Crypto.com CRO treasury venture and trimming prediction plans. The post Trump Media Pulls Back From Crypto Deals Under Interim CEO McGurn appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Gen Digital Shares Rise After Earnings Forecast Increase
Binance News - Gen Digital's shares are at their highest level in nearly a year after the company raised its earnings forecast, according to Bloomberg. Vincent Pilette, president and CEO, said he is confident Gen Digital can sustain double-digit growth in coming quarters as demand for cybersecurity solutions increases amid concerns about AI and agentic technologies. Pilette spoke with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."
Very welcome: Vitalik Buterin responds to Signal's no phone number registration
Cryptopolitan - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is back on the privacy wagon, with his latest post on X commending the “very welcome” news of Signal’s early work on letting people create accounts without listing a phone number. Buterin, a known supporter of multiple privacy initiatives, has often thrown both his money and stature behind platforms and tools...
Ashland Explores Sale After Takeover Interest
Binance News - Chemical maker Ashland Inc. is exploring a potential sale after receiving takeover interest, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The company reached a settlement last month with an activist investor.
GEOPOLITICS | Hedge Funds Cut Yen Shorts After US-Japan Intervention
Binance News - Hedge funds sharply reduced bearish bets on the yen after coordinated efforts by US and Japanese officials helped stabilize the currency, according to Bloomberg.
IMG Wealth Management Holds 212 SpaceX Class A Shares, SEC Filing Shows
Binance News - According to Jin10, SEC filings showed that IMG Wealth Management held 212 SpaceX Class A shares.
US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions 2 Iran-linked crypto exchanges
CoinTelegraph - The US government sanctioned an individual and two crypto exchanges it said facilitated money laundering for a combined $5 million in digital assets linked to Iran.
PRECIOUS METALS | International Oil Prices Rise on August 7
Binance News - According to Jin10, New York Mercantile Exchange light crude for September delivery rose 89 cents to $78.18 a barrel, up 1.15%, and London Brent crude for October delivery rose $1.06 to $83.55 a barrel, up 1.29%.
Iran and Oman Agree on Broad Framework for Strait of Hormuz Transit Talks
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee spokesman Hassan Kashkavi said Iran and Oman have clarified the broad framework of a memorandum of understanding related to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and the final text and specific details will be released soon.
CFTC: Speculators Cut WTI Crude Net Long Positions By 4,683 Contracts
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that in the week ended August 4, speculators reduced net long positions in WTI crude by 4,683 contracts to 101,824 contracts.
Circle Launches Native USDC and CCTP on OKX’s X Layer
cryptoDNES - Circle integrates native USDC and the CCTP protocol into OKX's X Layer to enhance cross-chain liquidity, security, and decentralized finance access. The post Circle Launches Native USDC and CCTP on OKX’s X Layer appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold, Silver, and Copper Speculative Net Long Positions Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended August 4, COMEX gold speculative net long positions increased by 12,070 contracts to 132,398 contracts, COMEX silver speculative net long positions increased by 2,679 contracts to 11,067 contracts, and COMEX copper speculative net long positions increased by 11,307 contracts to 77,796 contracts.
Cloudflare stock surges to all-time record on Q2 earnings beat
Cryptopolitan - Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) shares surged roughly 16% to an all-time high after the company reported strong second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year outlook. Investors are increasingly confident that the network firm can successfully turn the explosion of automated web traffic into long-term growth. How did Cloudflare reach a new share price record? Cloudflare’s revenue for...
Iranian President: Iran Made No Concessions in Ceasefire Memorandum Talks
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran made no concessions in the talks on the ceasefire memorandum and that the ceasefire agreement was originally set to be signed by U.S. President Donald Trump to ensure compliance, but the U.S. side completely changed its stance in less than 24 hours.
Iran's Relations With Neighbors Have 'Clearly Improved'
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a television interview that many problems with neighboring countries have been resolved and that Iran's relations with them have clearly improved. He also said Israel and the United States are trying to unite regional countries against Iran, that Iran is working to stop that, that relations with neighbors are much better than before, that Iran does not want to strike them and will only target sites that launch attacks against it, and that the government and the armed forces have "no differences."
SpaceX May Complete $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition As Early As Next Weekend
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Information reported that SpaceX (SPCX.O) could complete its $60 billion acquisition of coding startup Cursor as early as next weekend, and Cursor will be integrated with SpaceX's AI team.
Flock Wanted to Turn 350,000 Uber Drivers Into a Nationwide Plate-Scanning Fleet
Decrypt - A leaked Flock presentation shows the surveillance firm pitching a plan to pull license-plate data from rideshare and delivery drivers.
Brazil Treasury Seeks Congress Approval for Up to $35 Billion in Annual Global Borrowing
Binance News - Brazil’s government is seeking flexibility, not a surge in foreign bond sales, as it asks Congress for authority to issue as much as $35 billion a year in global markets, Treasury Secretary Daniel Leal said in an interview, according to Bloomberg. The request is aimed at giving the treasury room to borrow abroad if needed.
CRDOB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 5.85% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Aug 07, 2026, 19:10 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, CRDOB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 248.46 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 5.85%
Brent And WTI Fall Briefly As U.S. Official Says Oman-Iran Talks In The Strait Of Hormuz Make Progress
Binance News - According to Jin10, Brent and WTI crude slipped in the short term after a U.S. official said talks between Oman and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz had made progress and that an agreement was expected soon.
U.S. Consumer Credit Rises by $14.17 Billion in June
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. consumer credit rose by $14.17 billion in June, above the expected $10.5 billion, while the previous reading was revised from minus $182 million to minus $1.08 billion.
Warren Says She Will Oppose Trump’s Attempt To Remove Fed Governor Cook
Binance News - According to Jin10, Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said she will oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's June Schedule Shows No Call or Meeting With U.S. President Donald Trump
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first full month in office showed calls or meetings with lawmakers, White House officials, and private-sector economists, but no call or meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Sina Finance, the schedule also listed three breakfast meetings with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Ethan Allen CEO Says Firm Is Focused on Long-Term Retail Sales
Binance News - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Chief Executive Officer Farooq Kathwari defended the company’s leadership after an activist investor’s proxy challenge this week, saying the furniture retailer is prioritizing long-term retail sales over short-term digital sales, according to Bloomberg.
Capital B Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 3,140 in One Year
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that Capital B's Alexandre Laizet increased Europe's first Bitcoin reserve to 3,140 BTC in one year. According to Odaily, the video also covered Bitcoin's $300 trillion market, Bitcoin reaching parity with gold, a balance sheet with zero fiat debt, and Capital B raising its Bitcoin holdings from 2,000 BTC to 3,140 BTC over the same period.
PNC Analyst Says Japan Is Unlikely to Sell Intermediate Treasuries to Fund Intervention
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, PNC rate research head Isfar Munir said Japan's Ministry of Finance is unlikely to sell even intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries if it needs funding for foreign-exchange intervention, so the impact on long-term Treasury yields should be limited. He wrote that even if intervention eventually affects longer-dated yields through a market-perception channel, it would likely require markets to read intervention as a sign of reduced Treasury demand over a longer period. Munir said that while such an outcome is possible, it is more of a tail risk, because foreign-exchange intervention is temporary and is unlikely to send much ...
PGA Tour CEO Rules Out Merger With LIV Golf
Binance News - PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said there is no merger with LIV Golf, ending hopes the rival circuit could strike a deal with the PGA Tour, according to Bloomberg. Rolapp made the comments after the struggling LIV Golf competition had prompted speculation about a possible tie-up.
Phelan Confirmed as Trump Economic Advisers Chair
Binance News - The US Senate confirmed Christopher Phelan, a former adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | U.S. Senate Confirms Brett Matsumoto as BLS Director
Binance News - The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brett Matsumoto as director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to Sina Finance, the labor statistics agency's nominee pledged to preserve the agency's independence.
AI Trade Regains Ground as Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia Rally
Binance News - According to CNBC, the artificial intelligence trade has rebounded after a forced unwind of the Situational Awareness hedge fund, with Microsoft, Corning, Eaton, Intel and Amazon among the portfolio's biggest recent winners. The article said the fund, run by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, had used borrowed money to bet on AI infrastructure providers and against companies facing disruption risk, and that the unwind helped drive a broader reversal in market leadership. Microsoft led the gains after posting strong results for Azure and showing unexpected traction for its Copilot AI assistant, while Amazon's ...
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Iranian Armed Forces Have Shown Readiness, Capability, and Strength
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said that, in the face of the world's most expensive military force, Iran's armed forces have shown their readiness, capability, and strength.
GEOPOLITICS | Pentagon Sets Year-End Tests for Secret Golden Dome Space Program
Binance News - The Pentagon aims to conduct the first tests of its secret Golden Dome space-based missile defense program by yearend, with flight demonstrations of the unproven technology slated for 2027, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter said the program has set funding and dates for the effort.