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Bitcoin surges past $70K as Trump supports crypto clarity, while $1.9B in shorts liquidated.
Crypto PAC money sweeps four primaries, then stalls in Miami
Cryptopolitan - Fairshake-backed candidates won four of five primaries Tuesday, but Oliver Gilbert beat more than $2 million in crypto PAC attack ads in Florida's 24th.
Winklevoss Capital sells its Zcash rigs to a company it backs and takes stock
Cryptopolitan - Cypherpunk paid $33.33 million for a Zcash mining fleet with a warrant for 43.3 million shares instead of cash, diluting CYPH holders. The fleet runs 18% of ZEC hashrate.
Trump Hosts Top Crypto CEOs at White House as US Weighs Bitcoin Buy
Bitcoin.com - President Donald Trump brought cryptocurrency executives, financial market leaders, and federal regulators together at the White House on Aug. 19. Participants discussed digital asset legislation, capital formation, tokenization, and U.S. technological competitiveness. Trump Says His Administration Ended the War on Crypto President Donald Trump convened executives from cryptocurrency platforms and traditional financial institutions on Aug. […]
The founder behind Waymo unveils new stealth robotics startup, Dulo
Cryptopolitan - Sebastian Thrun, the engineer behind Google’s self-driving program that became Waymo, revealed on Tuesday that he is starting a new robotics company called Dulo. Thrun mentioned the new company only briefly at the end of his keynote at Actuate, a robotics conference, in San Francisco. He named the venture but did not share any further...
A $12 million Shanghai insurer just took in 2,380 Bitcoin for stock
Cryptopolitan - Zhibao Technology closed a $154.7 million PIPE on August 17 funded entirely with 2,380 Bitcoin.
Tom Lee Says Avoid Crypto Favorite Robinhood Stock Despite Record Q2 Growth
BeInCrypto - Tom Lee named Robinhood a stock to avoid despite record Q2 growth. His own Investment Committee pushed back, citing Robinhood Chain's growth. The post Tom Lee Says Avoid Crypto Favorite Robinhood Stock Despite Record Q2 Growth appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin’s $69,000 breakout now hinges on yields after Fed warns more tightening may be needed
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin ran from around $64,100 to nearly $70,000 within hours on Aug. 19, once the US Treasury unexpectedly doubled its planned buybacks of long-dated government debt. The move pushed bond yields lower and forced roughly $1.4 billion of crypto short positions out of the market in just four hours. Treasury said it would raise the […] The post Bitcoin’s $69,000 breakout now hinges on yields after Fed warns more tightening may be needed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple CTO Emeritus: AI Safety Rules and Copyright Laws Pose Threat to Free Speech
CryptoPotato - Schwartz argues that AI regulations could determine not only what systems produce but also how they can be used.
US OCC commits to November GENIUS Act finalization date
Cryptopolitan - Jonathan Gould, the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States, has said that the office will publish its final rulebook for payment stablecoins by November. Gould delivered the GENIUS Act commitment during a fireside chat at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole on August 19. He said, “So we are very intent on...
Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 First Time Since June and Trump Just Hinted at More
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin reclaims $70,000 first time since June 2 after Trump floats a sizable BTC buy. Shorts lose $1.23 billion. The post Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 First Time Since June and Trump Just Hinted at More appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Surges as Fed Chair Warsh Proposes Fewer Annual Meetings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin didn’t wait for a formal decision. When the Federal Reserve released its July meeting minutes, prices jumped to $68,245… Read the original on Fed Chair Warsh’s Proposal for Fewer Meetings Fuels Bitcoin Surge to $68,245. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Nvidia weighs a $20 billion bet on Mercor, its own AI data supplier
Cryptopolitan - Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) wants to put money into Mercor, a company that it buys training data for AI models from. The deal could value Mercor at $20 billion, but some experts worry that Nvidia’s “circular financing” could create risks for the financial system. Is Nvidia funding its suppliers? Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest...
Ripple CEO Introduced at White House: Watch
U.Today - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a high-profile lineup of crypto executives and regulators at the White House crypto summit. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a high-profile lineup of crypto executives and regulators at the White House crypto summit.
FCA Prohibits Beauforce's Howard Duckett for Dishonesty and Misconduct
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Howard Roland Duckett is out. The FCA has banned him from working anywhere in financial services, and the… Read the original on FCA Bans Beauforce Manager Howard Duckett for Fabricated Evidence and Dishonesty. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
$1,930,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Crosses $68,000
DailyHODL - Traders betting against Bitcoin and the crypto markets are getting liquidated as BTC’s price pushes higher. In the last 24 hours, a total of $1.93 billion in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass. The vast majority of the liquidations hit traders going short, coming in at $1.75 billion. […] The post $1,930,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Price Crosses $68,000 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Trump Calls on Congress to Pass 'Fair Version' of Clarity Act at White House Crypto Meeting
Decrypt - Trump touted his administration’s crypto policies and said regulators are working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. under a compliant framework.
Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders
CoinTelegraph - Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday, urging the Senate to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the country “ahead of China.”
U.S. Treasury Expands Bond Buyback Program as Bitcoin Remains Stable
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. Treasury just doubled its buyback limit for older long-term bonds — up to $4 billion per operation. Yields… Read the original on U.S. Treasury Doubles Bond Buyback Cap, Bitcoin Steady Near $65K. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Stocks Rip Higher as Strategy Jumps 12%, Coinbase Climbs 9%
Decrypt - Strategy, Coinbase, Circle, and BitMine are riding Bitcoin's short squeeze toward $70K—and two of them may be squeezing equity bears of their own.
Kalshi Seeks CFTC Nod for Perpetual Bets on 500 Shares and Copper
Bitcoin.com - Kalshi has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to approve perpetual futures tied to a U.S. large-cap stock index and the price of copper, extending its push from prediction markets into mainstream financial products. The two Aug. 18 filings seek permission to list the US500 and COPPERPERP contracts. KalshiEX LLC is a CFTC-registered designated […]
Grayscale makes fourth amendment to NYSE Arca-bound Zcash Trust
Cryptopolitan - Grayscale is making moves that, if successful, will make Zcash Trust a US spot exchange-traded fund that would trade on NYSE Arca under the ticker ZCSH. The latest move is that the digital asset-focused investment platform filed a fourth amendment to its Form S-3 registration statement for Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) on August 18 to...
Kalshi Pushes Beyond Prediction Markets With Copper Perpetual Futures
Decrypt - The prediction market operator is seeking CFTC approval for a copper perpetual as it moves further into traditional derivatives markets.
Crypto PAC notches primary wins, but loses $2M Florida race
CoinTelegraph - A Fairshake spokesperson said that the PAC was “just getting started“ on its expenditures as part of efforts to fill US Congress with lawmakers friendly to the crypto industry.
Nvidia plays "matchmaker" in Nordics as region becomes more attractive, connects GPU companies with data center operators
Cryptopolitan - Nvidia is introducing companies that hold its GPUs to Nordic data center operators with room to house them, sources have told CNBC, a sign the chipmaker wants to increase its influence spanning the entire AI buildout well beyond just selling chips. Chipmaker turned matchmaker According to CNBC’s reporting, published Wednesday, Nvidia reached out to at...
Bitcoin’s $70K Rip Vaporizes $1.9B as Shorts Get Steamrolled
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s sudden price surge on Wednesday caused over $1.9 billion in total market liquidations within 24 hours, heavily liquidating $1.74 billion in short positions. Bitcoin Rally and Consolidation After falling just short of hitting $70,000 on reports that the U.S. Treasury is doubling bond buybacks to $4 billion, bitcoin appeared to consolidate above $68,200. Despite […]
This Bitcoin Cycle Pattern Could Set Up a 1,000% Rally: Analyst
CryptoPotato - The analyst argues that each cycle has produced a smaller drawdown before pushing Bitcoin to a higher peak.
Bitcoin is a “Cheat Code” to Retire Without Selling, Analyst Explains Why
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin functions as a genuine cheat code for retiring without ever selling, according to analyst and entrepreneur Mark Moss, who laid out that thesis in a recent Coin Stories podcast interview. His central thesis runs counter to conventional wisdom. The goal should never be to sell Bitcoin to fund a lifestyle, but to stay in The post Bitcoin is a “Cheat Code” to Retire Without Selling, Analyst Explains Why appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Mozilla ships an AI window with a kill switch and an Exa search deal
Cryptopolitan - Mozilla added Exa-powered search, auto tab grouping and visual history previews to Firefox Smart Window on August 18, in an English beta for the US and Canada.
Centrifuge Integrates Symbiotic's Liquid Lane to Enhance USDC Access for Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Centrifuge just made it a lot easier to get out of a tokenized fund. The asset tokenization platform has plugged… Read the original on Centrifuge Integrates Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane for Instant USDC Access in $1.6 Billion Funds. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Circle renews Coinbase deal creating two ways to challenge Coinbase’s USDC payouts, but neither works quickly
CryptoSlate - The new term opens 60- and 90-day cure paths, followed by possible exclusions and up to 12 months of payments. The post Circle renews Coinbase deal creating two ways to challenge Coinbase’s USDC payouts, but neither works quickly appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Marvell gives Google $12.2 billion stake in custom Ai chip deal, stock surges
Cryptopolitan - Marvell Technology has given Google the right to purchase up to 58.97 million of its shares, a position said to be worth about $12.2 billion if fully exercised, with most of the stake being related to Google’s spending on custom chips until fiscal year 2033. The deal deepens Google’s push to build its own AI...
Bitcoin Surges Dramatically as $1.48 Billion in Shorts Liquidated
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin blasted through $66,000 and kept going. By late morning in the U.S. on August 19, it peaked at $69,749… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges to $69,749 as $1.48 Billion in Shorts Liquidated in One Hour. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SK Hynix launches $28.6 million buyback after stock devalues
Cryptopolitan - SK Hynix’s board has approved a 40 trillion won (about $29 billion) buyback and cancellation of its own stock, representing the largest treasury cancellation ever initiated by a listed South Korean company. The chipmaker’s management claims the action is guided by its view that the market prices the company below its actual worth. Largest stock...
OCC head promises final GENIUS rules by November
CoinTelegraph - The US banking regulator released a 376‑page proposal in February, calling for public comment on rules to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date.
Moderna Stock Doubles on Cancer Breakthrough: Here’s What It Means
Decrypt - A Phase 3 win against the standard of care sent the biotech's shares up 131% and left short sellers down $4.8 billion.
Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom.
Bitcoin Rips Toward $70K as $1.3B Short Squeeze Erupts
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin raced to $69,749 on Aug. 19 as falling Treasury yields and a cascade of forced short liquidations turned weeks of quiet trading into a sudden run toward $70,000. The move unfolded rapidly during late morning U.S. trading. Bitcoin had spent weeks largely trapped between about $61,500 and $65,000, leaving volatility unusually low and traders […]
Blockstream announces QuickSync for Bitcoin wallets
Atlas21 - According to Blockstream, the open source protocol combines hundreds of address lookups into a single descriptor request The post Blockstream announces QuickSync for Bitcoin wallets appeared first on Atlas21.
Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin and Ethereum surged above $69,500 and $2,000 on Wednesday after the US Treasury doubled planned buybacks of long-dated government debt. On Aug. 19, the Treasury Department said it will raise the maximum size of its liquidity-support operations for 10- to 20-year and 20- to 30-year securities from $2 billion to at least $4 billion […] The post Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Wall Street piled $1.2 billion into MSTR in Q2 before Strategy turned its Bitcoin flywheel toward rescuing STRC
CryptoSlate - Wall Street institutions increased their exposure to Strategy's MSTR in the second quarter, just before Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin accumulation machine began redirecting capital toward STRC. On Aug. 18, Strategy said 12 of its 15 largest institutional shareholders increased their MSTR positions through June 30. The company said those additions lifted combined holdings by $1.2 billion. […] The post Wall Street piled $1.2 billion into MSTR in Q2 before Strategy turned its Bitcoin flywheel toward rescuing STRC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm
CoinTelegraph - Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets.
3 Key Catalysts for Bitcoin Explained by Matt Hougan as Price Reclaims $66,500
U.Today - Bitcoin breaks $66,000 as SEC rules and Treasury shifts trigger an institutional reversal, making Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan "extremely bullish" on crypto. Bitcoin breaks $66,000 as SEC rules and Treasury shifts trigger an institutional reversal, making Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan "extremely bullish" on crypto.
Samsung unveils price hike, plant expansion plans as TSMC reaches capacity
Cryptopolitan - Samsung has moved to cash in on the AI demand that has buyers scooping up more chips than production lines can deliver after reports that it is raising prices by as much as 15% on some of its advanced contract chipmaking. Filings seen by news outlets also confirm that the South Korean giant has ambitions...
Morning Minute: SEC Brings Clarity to Crypto
Decrypt - If the proposed rules are formalized, it could lead to an ICO boom in the U.S.
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Reclaims $1 as Sellers Show Early Signs of Exhaustion
CryptoPotato - Ripple’s XRP remains locked in a broader bearish structure, although the latest short-term price action is beginning to show tentative signs of seller exhaustion. The $1 psychological level is now the immediate battleground, with the market approaching an important demand area below. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart XRP continues to trade within the large […]
An unreleased model called Astra pushed OpenAI to brake its own training
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI says its largest frontier RL run stays paused, and new safety monitoring adds about 20% to compute weeks after an agent hacked Hugging Face.
Euro Strengthens Amid Positive Eurozone Economic Data as Yen Weakens
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The euro hit $1.132 against the US dollar. That’s its highest mark since May, and traders noticed fast. The move… Read the original on Euro Surges to 3-Month High at $1.132 as Yen Struggles Near 160. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Telegram applies for a new “.gram” top-level domain
Cryptopolitan - Popular messenger Telegram has applied for a new “.gram” domain, founder Pavel Durov announced on social media this week. The move, which aims to give millions of users the option to create websites, comes after recent issues with the platform’s “t.me” links. Telegram applies for TLD domain with Durov promising one-prompt websites The messaging service...
Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Adds 2,380 Bitcoin in $154.7M Treasury Pivot
Decrypt - The Shanghai-based InsurTech firm closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in crypto, with investors contributing Bitcoin directly rather than cash.
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Significant BTC While Bhutan Moves Coins
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin whales just went shopping. Big time. A fresh wave of accumulation has pushed total whale purchases to $2.64 billion… Read the original on Bitcoin Whales Spend $2.64 Billion as Bhutan Moves 300 Mysterious BTC. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Metaplanet Takes 96% of Super League to Build a US Bitcoin Treasury
CoinPaprika - Metaplanet agreed to invest 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash into Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, taking a 95.7% stake. The Japanese firm will rename the company Superplanet and run it as its US Bitcoin treasury platform.
US-China AI rivalry widens to third countries as Beijing rejects picking sides
Cryptopolitan - China has rejected a reported US effort to make other governments choose a side in the ongoing US-China AI race. The long ongoing competition between the US and China over the lead in the artificial intelligence industry is entering a new chapter where other nations can no longer sit and watch from the sidelines. Will...
Chinese AI firms still use Nvidia computing power despite US chip restrictions
Cryptopolitan - Washington has a pretty obvious problem with its Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) restrictions. It can stop the company’s most powerful chips from being shipped directly into China, but that does not necessarily stop Chinese AI companies from using them. If those processors are sitting inside a data center somewhere else, a Chinese developer can potentially pay...
Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
CoinTelegraph - Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.
Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value
CoinTelegraph - Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
'It's Still Early,' Bitwise CEO Reacts to BlackRock's Bitcoin Advice
U.Today - Bitwise CEO shared the belief that Bitcoin's adoption may still be in its early phase as recent 1-2% allocation advice from BlackRock sparks discussions. Bitwise CEO shared the belief that Bitcoin's adoption may still be in its early phase as recent 1-2% allocation advice from BlackRock sparks discussions.
'I Accumulated a Lot': Ripple CTO Emeritus Reveals Major Early Stake
U.Today - David Schwartz, an original XRP Ledger architect, provides a glimpse into his early stake aside from XRP. David Schwartz, an original XRP Ledger architect, provides a glimpse into his early stake aside from XRP.
Bitcoin News Today: Saylor Sets a 4-Year Minimum for Bitcoin Holders
99Bitcoins - Michael Saylor says Bitcoin investors should plan to hold for at least four years, while MSTR carries amplified gains and losses. The post Bitcoin News Today: Saylor Sets a 4-Year Minimum for Bitcoin Holders appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Rally 'Unfunded,' Data Strongly Suggests
U.Today - Any cryptocurrency rally or growth you see on the market nowadays is most likely shallow as there's barely any funding on the market. Any cryptocurrency rally or growth you see on the market nowadays is most likely shallow as there's barely any funding on the market.
Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia
CoinTelegraph - Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrency-backed credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against their digital assets.
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: August 19
CryptoPotato - Here's the latest notable developments in the broader Ripple ecosystem, as well as XRP's price update as the fight for $1.00 continues.
Ripple XRP Nears $1 as SEC Crypto Framework Remains Unfinished
99Bitcoins - XRP trades near $1 as proposed SEC crypto rules offer a path forward, but delays, appeals and Congress leave its status unresolved. The post Ripple XRP Nears $1 as SEC Crypto Framework Remains Unfinished appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ripple's CEO Indicates Shift Towards IPO Consideration After SEC Resolution
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Brad Garlinghouse has changed his tune. Ripple’s CEO, long comfortable keeping the company private, now says an IPO is something… Read the original on Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Signals Openness to IPO After SEC Lawsuit Resolution. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Launches 'World's Largest' Zcash Mining Fleet
Decrypt - The Nasdaq-listed privacy firm launched Cypherpunk Mining through a $33.33 million equity deal with Winklevoss Capital, adding roughly 18% of the Zcash network's hashrate to accelerate its treasury ambitions.
Bitcoin Buying Resumes as Bitwise Net Assets Hit $2.38 Billion, CEO Horsley Reacts
U.Today - Bitwise Bitcoin ETF captures a $16.15 million single-day inflow as net assets climb to $2.38 billion amid a broader Wall Street market resurgence. Bitwise Bitcoin ETF captures a $16.15 million single-day inflow as net assets climb to $2.38 billion amid a broader Wall Street market resurgence.
Google To Pay Out $700,000,000 To Android Users After Court Approves Play Store Settlement
DailyHODL - A federal court has granted final approval to a $700 million multistate settlement with Google over Google Play Store monopoly practices. Eligible consumers who bought apps or in-app items from 2016 to 2023 will receive payouts, and Google must allow sideloading for seven years. The post Google To Pay Out $700,000,000 To Android Users After Court Approves Play Store Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple CEO Comments on IPO Rumors
U.Today - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has signaled a more neutral stance on a potential initial public offering. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has signaled a more neutral stance on a potential initial public offering.
Best Crypto API in 2026: Top 5 Data Providers Compared
CoinPaprika - Best crypto API in 2026, compared: CoinPaprika (free, commercial, no key), CoinStats for wallets, plus CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap and DexPaprika.
Rillet Raises $100 Million Series C at $1 Billion Valuation
Binance News - AI-native accounting platform Rillet has raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $1 billion valuation. According to ChainCatcher, ICONIQ led the round, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Oak HC/FT, Bain Capital Ventures, and Battery Ventures. The company said its total funding has now exceeded $200 million. Rillet said it positions itself as an AI-native accounting platform that uses AI agents to replace traditional manual accounting workflows, can handle hundreds of operations in parallel, and generates a full audit trail. It said it currently serves more than 600 customers, including Neuralink and Mercor, and that about ...
Unitree Tech Stock Contract Tops $100 on Trade.xyz Ahead of STAR Board Listing
Binance News - Unitree Technology’s stock contract on trade.xyz quickly rose above $100 and was last quoted at $103.75 with less than half an hour remaining before its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market. According to Odaily, the move came shortly before the company’s planned debut on the board.
6 Institutions Hold 18.92% of Vatech Shares as Foreign Investors Add Stakes
Binance News - Vatech Co., Ltd. (002886.SZ) said in its August 19, 2026 half-year report that six institutional investors had disclosed holdings in its A shares as of August 18, 2026, with combined holdings of 49.8097 million shares, or 18.92% of total share capital. According to Jiemian News, the institutional ownership ratio rose 1.45 percentage points from the previous quarter. The investors included Shenzhen Yinqiao Investment, Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, Bank of Communications' GF Advantage Growth Stock Fund, ICBC's GF Jupeng Hybrid Fund, Goldman Sachs International - proprietary funds, and UBS AG. Foreign holdings increased in the period at Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, up 2.05%, while Goldman Sachs International - proprietary funds and UBS AG were newly ...
Lingwei Technology Reports 14 Institutional Investors Holding 13.62% of Shares
Binance News - Lingwei Technology (301373.SZ) said in its 2026 semiannual report that 14 institutional investors had disclosed holdings in the company’s A-shares as of August 18, 2026, with total holdings of 14.771 million shares, or 13.62% of its total share capital, according to Jiemian News. The top 10 institutional investors held 13.09% in aggregate, down 2.41 percentage points from the previous quarter. The company also said five public funds were newly disclosed this quarter, while one public fund was no longer disclosed.
STOCKS | Hitachi Construction Falls After $740 Million Block Trade
Binance News - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. shares fell the most in almost three weeks after a $740 million block trade, according to Bloomberg. Major shareholder Hitachi Ltd. sold its entire stake in the company as the Japanese conglomerate continues to divest assets and focus on core businesses.
China Sets Midpoint Rates Higher for the Yuan Against the U.S. Dollar and Several Currencies
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan midpoint at 6.7854 per U.S. dollar on August 19, 2026, down 51 pips, while the euro midpoint was 7.8328, down 50 pips; the Hong Kong dollar midpoint was 0.86502, down 5.7 pips; the pound midpoint was 9.1586, down 99 pips; the Australian dollar midpoint was 4.7915, down 176 pips; the Canadian dollar midpoint was 4.8658, down 108 pips; the 100-yen midpoint was 4.2445, down 37 pips; the yuan-to-Russian ruble midpoint was 12.5909, up 192 pips; the New Zealand dollar midpoint was 3.9731, down 211 pips; the yuan-to-Malaysian ringgit midpoint was 0.59915, up 1.6 pips; the Swiss franc midpoint was 8.3334, down 168 pips; and the Singapore dollar midpoint was 5.2935, down 47 pips.
Yankees Option on Polymarket Jumps to 86.5% in Orioles Market
Binance News - The New York Yankees option in Polymarket’s Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles event surged from 47.5% an hour ago to 86.5%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 39% swing in the submarket and came amid a warning to watch for the impact of breaking news.
STOCKS | ZTO Express Posts 31.5% Rise In Interim Profit, No Dividend
Binance News - ZTO Express (2057) said interim profit rose 31.5% to RMB 5.169 billion, while revenue increased 22.5%, and it declared no dividend, according to Ming Pao. The company said core express delivery revenue climbed 22.8%. Second-quarter profit rose 57.3%, revenue increased 23%, and parcel volume grew 6.5%.
Hyundai Motor Unveils Fully Redesigned Tucson After Six Years
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the fully redesigned Tucson sport utility vehicle on Wednesday, marking the compact SUV's first complete overhaul in about six years. The All-New Tucson is the fifth-generation model and follows the fourth-generation version launched in September 2020. Hyundai said the new model has vertically oriented H-edge daytime running lights, a slim horizontal center lamp and a larger body designed to create more interior space.
AI Startup Temporal Seeks Valuation of at Least $12 Billion
Binance News - Temporal Technologies Inc. is in talks for a new funding round that would value the AI startup at at least $12 billion before the new money, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Donald Trump Urges Aides to Arrange Meeting With Kim Jong Un This Fall
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. President Donald Trump is urging aides to push for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as early as this fall, and has privately discussed holding a face-to-face meeting during his next trip to Asia, possibly in November.
GEOPOLITICS | Evergrande Liquidators Contest Hong Kong Regulator in Court
Binance News - Hong Kong liquidators of China Evergrande Group are challenging the city’s watchdog in court over a deal that created a fund to compensate minority shareholders, according to Bloomberg. The Hong Kong court is set to hear arguments on whether the arrangement is valid.
Australian Property Developers Rise After Strong Full-Year Earnings
Binance News - Shares of two of Australia’s largest property developers surged after stronger full-year earnings showed resilience despite a housing market downturn, according to Bloomberg.
LG Energy Solution Opens Seventh North American Battery Plant in Michigan
Binance News - According to Yonhap, LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) said it has begun operations at its seventh battery plant in North America, a Michigan facility designed to produce batteries for energy storage systems (ESSs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The company said LG Energy Solution Michigan-Lansing is intended to help meet rising demand for ESS batteries and aims to reach more than 350 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of annual output at full-scale production. LGES Chief Executive Kim Dong-myung said the plant will support mobility, energy infrastructure and the digital economy, while U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said domestic battery production is key to America's energy future and to strengthening the U.S. battery supply chain. With the Lansing plant, LGES now has seven battery plants ...
Strategy Says 12 of Top 15 Institutional Shareholders Increased Stakes in Q2 2026
Binance News - Strategy said 12 of its top 15 institutional shareholders increased their stakes in the second quarter of 2026, lifting combined holdings by $1.2 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the company disclosed the update on its official X account. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy and listed as $MSTR, is known for holding large amounts of Bitcoin and for using equity and debt financing to add more BTC. The company said the disclosure shows continued institutional interest in its Bitcoin reserve strategy.
Strategy Says 12 of Top 15 MSTR Institutional Holders Increased Stakes in Q2 2026
Binance News - Strategy said 12 of the top 15 institutional holders of MSTR increased their positions in the second quarter of 2026, lifting the combined value of their holdings by $1.2 billion. According to Odaily, the company made the statement in a post.
Mizuho Forecasts BOJ Could Raise Rates as Soon as September
Binance News - Mizuho Financial Group expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates as soon as next month, citing a weak yen and persistent inflation pressure, according to Jiemian News. Kenya Koshimizu, co-head of Mizuho's global markets division, said the chance of a September rate hike is "quite high" and that the BOJ may shorten the interval between policy moves from about six months to three months. Koshimizu added that once the BOJ shifts to acting every three months, it would be difficult to slow the pace, and said the current 1% policy rate remains clearly negative in real terms after inflation.
Samsung Plans 240 Billion Won HVAC Production Line in South Korea
Binance News - Samsung Electronics said it will invest about 240 billion won to build a FläktGroup HVAC production line at its Gwangju plant in South Korea. According to Sina Finance, the new line is scheduled to be completed and begin production in 2028. The plant will produce FläktGroup HVAC systems, including high-end cooling solutions for artificial intelligence data centers. Samsung said it plans to use the facility to expand its domestic HVAC business and target growth demand from AI data centers. The company aims to turn HVAC into a new growth engine and rank among the industry's global top tier by 2030.
STOCKS | Japanese Shares Fall as Bond Yield Anxiety Hits AI Trade
Binance News - Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average fell for a second straight session, with chip-related shares leading declines as rising bond yields damped appetite for AI-linked stocks, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | China Telecom Tops Northbound Buying, Lenovo Leads Selling
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure Easy's Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding records showed that China Telecom (0728) saw the largest increase in holdings on the previous day, with 33.846 million shares added on the holding date of August 18, 2026, while Lenovo Group (0992) recorded the biggest reduction, with 31.642 million shares sold, according to Ming Pao.
Hedge Funds Bought U.S. Stocks Every Trading Day Last Week, The Kobeissi Letter Says
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that hedge funds bought U.S. stocks every trading day last week, marking the second-largest weekly buying volume in the past 12 months. According to Odaily, individual stocks accounted for about 70% of total buying, driven mainly by long purchases rather than short covering. Information technology and communication services saw the strongest demand, with eight of 11 sectors recording net buying. Macro products such as index futures and ETFs made up about 30% of total demand, while short positions in U.S.-listed ETFs fell for a sixth straight week. The letter said hedge funds are doubling down on U.S. stocks.
South Korea-U.S. Ulchi Freedom Shield Drill to Be Halved, Seoul Says It Cannot Confirm
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield will be shortened by half and end early after defensive operations conclude, according to a South Korean military source, while South Korea's Defense Ministry said on the 19th that it could not confirm the report.
Trump Picks White House Aide Heidi Overton to Lead FDA
Binance News - US President Donald Trump has chosen White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration after a turbulent year at the agency, according to Bloomberg. The FDA has seen high-profile staff exits and complaints from industry.
Harvard Agrees To $53 Million Settlement Over Mishandled Donated Bodies
Binance News - According to the BBC, Harvard has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits brought by families who said the university mishandled the bodies of relatives donated to its medical school. The proposed settlement, filed in a Boston court on Monday, would end claims against Harvard Medical School after former morgue manager Cedric Lodge pleaded guilty to stealing and selling human remains on the black market. Harvard said in a letter shared on Monday that multi-million dollar settlement funds will be established for families once the court approves the agreement. The school also said it will create an annual financial-aid scholarship for ...
Telegram Applies for .gram Domain From ICANN
Binance News - Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on X that Telegram has applied to ICANN for the ".gram" domain. According to PANews, if approved, Telegram users would be able to register second-level domains in the format of yourname.gram and host interactive websites through Telegram.
GEOPOLITICS | Indonesia Seen Keeping Rates Steady in First Meeting Under Acting Governor Destry Damayanti
Binance News - Indonesia’s central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under Acting Governor Destry Damayanti, according to Bloomberg. Investors are watching how she balances currency stability with President Prabowo Subianto’s push for growth.
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei Futures Sink 2.2% on Wall Street Chip Rout; KOSPI Futures Slide 4.3%
Binance News - According to JPX, Yonhap and HKET, Asian index futures fell across the board in the overnight session after a sharp selloff in U.S. semiconductor shares, a spike in long-dated Treasury yields and a more than 2% jump in oil prices on renewed Middle East tensions weighed on risk sentiment. Nikkei 225 futures for September delivery ended the Osaka Exchange night session at 66,060, down 1,480 points or 2.19%, after opening at 67,430 and printing a session low of 66,060 on volume of 10,791 contracts. The Nikkei 225 mini September contract closed the night at 66,045, down 1,500 points. ...
AFTERMARKET MOVES | La-Z-Boy Sinks 17% on Weak Guidance; Keysight, Jack Henry Rise
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks moved in extended trading. La-Z-Boy tumbled 17% after posting first-quarter adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share, down 9% from a year earlier, while adjusted operating income fell 20% to $18.7 million. The recliner maker guided current-quarter revenue to a range of $500 million to $520 million, missing the FactSet consensus of $536.8 million. Keysight Technologies rose 2% after third-quarter earnings of $3.07 per share, excluding items, topped the $2.48 expected by analysts polled by FactSet, with revenue of $1.85 billion beating the $1.75 billion estimate. Jack Henry & Associates gained 3% after fourth-quarter earnings of $1.57 per share on revenue of $644 million, ahead of the $1.47 and $631.6 million analysts anticipated. Toll Brothers dipped ...
Terton Capital Faces Renewed Resistance in Second Golfzon Buyout Bid
Binance News - Terton Capital’s second attempt to take South Korea’s Golfzon Holdings Co. private is facing renewed resistance from a minority shareholder, according to Bloomberg. Golfzon’s stock is trading above the tender price, suggesting the buyer may struggle to win over investors on the current terms.
Anthropic's Expanded Revolving Credit Facility May Exceed $10 Billion Target
Binance News - Anthropic's expanded revolving credit facility is expected to exceed its roughly $10 billion target, as multiple banks seek to join the deal and improve their chances of playing a larger role in the company's IPO, according to Jiemian News. Jiemian News reported that discussions are still under way, and Anthropic may ultimately cap the facility at the target size or below it. The company has asked the most active lead banks in the facility to each provide about $1.25 billion, while the next tier of active lenders is being encouraged to commit about $1 billion each. Banks with lower participation are expected to pledge about $750 million or less. In syndicated lending, larger commitments ...
Zhongji Innolight Plans RMB 1.747 Billion Stake Purchase in Zhongshi Technology
Binance News - Zhongji Innolight said it plans to acquire a 10.47% stake in Zhongshi Technology for RMB 1.747 billion, another example of an optical module maker moving further upstream in the supply chain, according to Jiemian News. The article said domestic and overseas optical communications companies are broadly accelerating upstream expansion along the chain from optical components and optical chips to epitaxial wafers, substrates and high-purity metal raw materials. Industry participants told Jiemian News that the main driver is rapid demand growth from AI data centers for optical modules and fast technology iteration, which has made optical chips the bottleneck in the industry chain and a key ...
Japan Core Machinery Orders Rise 9.7% in June, Beating Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's core machinery orders rose 9.7% month on month in June, above the expected 7.80% and the previous -12.40%.