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Bitcoin hits $64K as ETFs gain $170M; Bitdeer lands $4.7B AI deal; Poolin faces $163.7M debt.
US States Challenge Trump Tariffs On Imports From 60 Economies
DailyHODL - A coalition of states has sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs on goods from about 60 countries, alleging they exceed legal authority. The filing joins earlier business challenges and follows prior court invalidations of other tariff efforts. The post US States Challenge Trump Tariffs On Imports From 60 Economies appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitdeer Lands $4.7 Billion AI Deal as Shares Surge 12%
Bitcoin.com - Bitdeer has signed a 16-year agreement to provide 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity at its Tydal campus in Norway. The contract could generate as much as $8 billion if an eight-year extension is exercised. Bitdeer Secures 121 MW AI Contract at Norway Campus Bitdeer Technologies shares surged 12% on Tuesday, Aug. 4, after the […]
Poolin owes wallet users $163.7M, and its $52M Texas sale can still unravel next week
CryptoSlate - Thor’s diligence right expires before court review, while estate boundaries and claim priorities keep any recovery percentage unresolved. The post Poolin owes wallet users $163.7M, and its $52M Texas sale can still unravel next week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Alibaba Just Gave Away Its Best AI Model For Free, Almost Matching Claude and ChatGPT
Decrypt - The first Qwen Max model with public weights is free to download next week. Alibaba's own scorecard says the Americans still win on code.
BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership
CoinTelegraph - The custody giant is expanding beyond safekeeping by adding staking services, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn yield on proof-of-stake assets.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $170M as Blackrock Leads Gains for 7 Funds
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin ETFs attracted $170.09 million at the start of the week, with seven funds recording gains and none reporting an outflow. Ether products lost $11.42 million, while XRP edged higher and HYPE resumed its decline. Blackrock Drives Nearly Two-Thirds of $170M Bitcoin Inflow Fresh August allocations arrived quickly. Investors directed more than $170 million into […]
Amazon’s $3 Trillion Record Lasts One Day as Stock Takes Big Hit
BeInCrypto - Jeff Bezos filed to sell 15 million Amazon shares for $4.07 billion. He priced it before Monday's record close. The post Amazon’s $3 Trillion Record Lasts One Day as Stock Takes Big Hit appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase Optimistic About Clarity Passage Despite Plunging Odds
U.Today - Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack remains confident that the CLARITY Act can still clear Congress before the August recess despite growing political headwinds. Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack remains confident that the CLARITY Act can still clear Congress before the August recess despite growing political headwinds.
Nearly 70% of Russians see no use for crypto under Moscow’s new terms
Cryptopolitan - The majority of surveyed Russian citizens fail to recognize significant use cases for cryptocurrency despite its upcoming legalization in their country. The finding comes before the enforcement of a comprehensive regulatory framework in September as Moscow seeks to take the reins of the growing market. Russians remain skeptical about crypto ahead of restrictive regulations Around...
Polymarket Chases $20 Billion Valuation as Kalshi Pushes $40 Billion
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Polymarket wants more money. The blockchain-based prediction platform is out raising a new round, targeting a $20 billion valuation —… Read the original on Polymarket Chases $20 Billion Valuation as Kalshi Pushes $40 Billion. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin built on $64,000 as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening to oil traffic sent the S&P 500 index to a record $70 trillion market cap.
France-based Sequans continues to unwind BTC position to recommit to IoT
Cryptopolitan - Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) trimmed down its Bitcoin treasury to 314 coins during the second quarter and wiped out its convertible debt, the French chipmaker said Tuesday, August 4, as CEO Georges Karam steers the company back toward its IoT semiconductor business. According to the Paris-based company’s preliminary second-quarter results, it held 1,514 BTC worth...
FLock.io Wins WEF Recognition With NHS Federated Learning Across 400+ Patients
TheCurrencyAnalytics - FLock.io just got a serious nod from the World Economic Forum. The WEF’s MINDS programme picked the company for its… Read the original on FLock.io Wins WEF Recognition With NHS Federated Learning Across 400+ Patients. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease
CoinTelegraph - A 16-year agreement secures 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Norway, highlighting how crypto mining companies continue to pursue new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin.
Western Union Launches Stablecard to Bridge Crypto and Visa
cryptoDNES - Western Union debuts Stablecard, a Visa-linked digital wallet for USDPT stablecoins, launching in 37 markets with plans to reach 60 countries by year-end. The post Western Union Launches Stablecard to Bridge Crypto and Visa appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Why Bitcoiners should care that Washington joined a $96B yen rescue to shield over $1 trillion in US Treasuries
CryptoSlate - The United States joined Japan’s effort to support the yen after preliminary central-bank data indicated Tokyo may have deployed almost $96 billion over two days, putting Bitcoin traders on alert for a possible unwind of positions financed with cheap Japanese capital. On Aug. 3, Japan’s Ministry of Finance confirmed that it purchased yen in coordination […] The post Why Bitcoiners should care that Washington joined a $96B yen rescue to shield over $1 trillion in US Treasuries appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Ledger Notes 25% RWA Holders Surge as Ripple Pushes for More Adoption
U.Today - The number of holders in the XRP Ledger real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem has surged by over 25% as Ripple continues to boost tokenization on the blockchain. The number of holders in the XRP Ledger real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem has surged by over 25% as Ripple continues to boost tokenization on the blockchain.
Coldcard Firmware Flaw Leads to $100 Million Bitcoin Heist
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A massive theft. Coldcard, a well-known manufacturer of hardware wallets in the Bitcoin ecosystem, has confirmed the loss of 2,000… Read the original on Coldcard Firmware Flaw Leads to $100 Million Bitcoin Heist. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Hits $64K, Yet One Indicator Says It’s Still Very Undervalued
CryptoPotato - BTC has rebounded by nearly two grand from yesterday's low as the markets are pricing in a new deal between the US and Iran.
SpaceX Earnings Call Today: Top 3 Scenarios Investors Are Watching
BeInCrypto - SpaceX reports its first quarterly results as a public company after Tuesday’s close, with a webcast following around 4:30 p.m. ET. The debut print will test whether Starlink profits can fund the company’s aggressive AI and Starship ambitions. What Wall Street Expects From the Report The broader consensus centers on $6.8 to $6.9 billion in The post SpaceX Earnings Call Today: Top 3 Scenarios Investors Are Watching appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Medical rehabilitation demand powers China's exoskeleton robots sales to record year
Cryptopolitan - China’s market for wearable exoskeleton robots reached more than 1.6 billion yuan, approximately $237 million, in 2025 on shipments of around 26,000 units, according to a report published Tuesday, August 4, by research firm IDC, the first time the company has measured the sector. The numbers put a figure on what has become another arm...
Binance Shake-Up: Four Spot Trading Pairs Face Removal This August
U.Today - Binance to remove four crypto pairs from platform as shakeup continues in August. Binance to remove four crypto pairs from platform as shakeup continues in August.
After Leaked Buy Yen Note, Bessent Explains U.S. Move to Save Japanese Currency
BeInCrypto - Bessent explains the yen intervention. Yet the dollar has already won back more than two yen since the low. The post After Leaked Buy Yen Note, Bessent Explains U.S. Move to Save Japanese Currency appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: August 4th
CryptoPotato - The past few days saw Ripple expand its institutional infrastructure, while its native cryptocurrency XRP continued to defend the crucial $1 support region. Here are the most important news to follow.
Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin has pledged nearly 40% of its Bitcoin to buy mining equipment
CryptoSlate - The Q2 filing leaves 4,912 BTC outside the disclosed Bitmain pledge and shows no automatic Bitcoin-price trigger. The post Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin has pledged nearly 40% of its Bitcoin to buy mining equipment appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI² Robotics becomes the latest Chinese robotics unicorn looking to go public
Cryptopolitan - A relatively new Chinese robotics startup, AI² Robotics, is considering going public in Hong Kong, after a recent funding round that doubled its valuation to nearly $3 billion in June. Some people with knowledge of the matter revealed Tuesday that AI² Robotics is currently in talks with an adviser for an initial public offering, expected...
Ripple Backs ZILO and Licuido as XRP Ledger Hits $4.06 Billion in Tracked Assets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple moved fast. On August 3, the company announced investments in two firms — ZILO and Licuido — both aimed… Read the original on Ripple Backs ZILO and Licuido as XRP Ledger Hits $4.06 Billion in Tracked Assets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Texas electric grid moratorium won’t have big impact on BTC miners: Bernstein
CoinTelegraph - Monday’s announcement that Texas Governor Greg Abbott set a moratorium on approval of ERCOT-linked data centers pending an audit won’t impact miners’ approved electricity contracts.
Morning Minute: Saylor Sells Bitcoin Again
Decrypt - Strategy sold $104M in Bitcoin last week to help prop up STRC, a financial product they created to… help them buy more Bitcoin.
78 Days Without US Buyers, But Citadel Still Says the Bull Market Is Alive
BeInCrypto - US Bitcoin demand has been negative for a record 78 days, yet Citadel says July only reset the bull market. The post 78 Days Without US Buyers, But Citadel Still Says the Bull Market Is Alive appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Odds of CLARITY crypto legislation passing sink to 27% as Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate leads quit
CryptoSlate - Tyler Williams served as Secretary Scott Bessent's principal adviser on blockchain and digital asset policy, making him one of Treasury's top voices on US crypto regulation. He is returning to the private sector after leaving his post on July 31. His exit is the fourth senior crypto departure from a position of federal power this […] The post Odds of CLARITY crypto legislation passing sink to 27% as Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate leads quit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BlackRock Pumps Bitcoin Stash With $111 Million
U.Today - BlackRock has sparked discussions following a massive Bitcoin purchase, just a day after it sold, but Bitcoin remains steady around the $63,000 mark. BlackRock has sparked discussions following a massive Bitcoin purchase, just a day after it sold, but Bitcoin remains steady around the $63,000 mark.
CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Ethics Provision Draws Democratic Fire
99Bitcoins - Seven Senate Democrats say the CLARITY Act's crypto ethics provision is structurally designed to shield Trump, stalling the bill days before the August recess. The post CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Ethics Provision Draws Democratic Fire appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft
CoinTelegraph - A former FBI supervisory agent pleaded guilty to stealing about $1 million worth of digital assets from an adversarial country and forfeited about $925,000 in funds to government-controlled wallets.
LIVE: Watch SpaceX report earnings for the first time since IPO
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX has erased more than $500 billion in market value since its June 12 debut, with shares now over 50% below their peak. The company reports its first public earnings after today’s closing bell rings, following four straight weekly declines. Analysts expect $6.85 billion in revenue, up 68%, while the quarterly loss widens to 19...
Binance launches gold and silver options as record-breaking rally fuels demand for commodity hedges
Cryptopolitan - Binance announced that it will begin offering options contracts on gold and silver. The largest crypto exchange in the world, which is also now doubling as one of the largest venues for products that have been historically offered in the TradFi domain, added the new option contracts to its roster. The introduction also comes at...
Five Convicted of Imprisoning Crypto Millionaires in London 'Torture' Ordeal
Decrypt - Two of the five were also convicted of conspiracy to blackmail, in a case police won without either victim testifying.
Ether whales are pulling ETH off exchanges, Here’s why
Cryptopolitan - Demand for ETH is rising based on Binance withdrawals, but US-based buying slowed down, keeping the Coinbase premium in the red.
Bitcoin must clear $65,000 before Friday, or jobs data could turn $62,000 into a trapdoor to $60,000
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin and jobs data are on a collision course this week, with the price pinned between $62,200 and $65,000 after the first economic release worked against the bulls. The ISM Manufacturing PMI printed 55.6 on Aug. 3, beating the 54.0 consensus and rising from June's 53.3 to its highest reading since May 2022. New orders […] The post Bitcoin must clear $65,000 before Friday, or jobs data could turn $62,000 into a trapdoor to $60,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
MicroStrategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin but Stock Climbs on 100–240% Analyst Upside
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MicroStrategy dumped 1,638 Bitcoin. Then its stock went up. Not exactly what most people expected. The sale, tied to the… Read the original on MicroStrategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin but Stock Climbs on 100–240% Analyst Upside. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds
CoinTelegraph - Apple restored Telegram after the messaging platform removed content that violated its child safety policies and banned the user who posted it.
Ledger CTO: Multisig Not Always the Right Answer
U.Today - Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet has urged Bitcoin users not to rush into adopting multisig wallets following the recent Coldcard security incident. Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet has urged Bitcoin users not to rush into adopting multisig wallets following the recent Coldcard security incident.
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
CoinTelegraph - The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token.
Crypto firms still seeking frontier AI access; only select few have it
CoinTelegraph - Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable.
FCA Pushes Firms to Back Consumer Monitoring With Real Data, Not Just Reports
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority isn’t messing around. Its latest review of consumer outcome monitoring sent a clear message to… Read the original on FCA Pushes Firms to Back Consumer Monitoring With Real Data, Not Just Reports. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
CoinTelegraph - Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target.
Major XRP Repricing Could Begin in the Next Few Months: Analyst
CryptoPotato - XRP is testing a six-year support zone that has previously come right before major upside moves, according to the analyst.
Caleb & Brown Eyes UK Wealth Market After $100M Swyftx Deal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Caleb & Brown is going after British money. The Australian crypto brokerage, now part of the Swyftx Group following a… Read the original on Caleb & Brown Eyes UK Wealth Market After $100M Swyftx Deal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi Extends Solidus Labs Surveillance to Kinetic Markets After $31 Billion June Volume
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Kalshi is pushing its trade surveillance deeper into its own infrastructure. The prediction-market operator has brought Solidus Labs’… Read the original on Kalshi Extends Solidus Labs Surveillance to Kinetic Markets After $31 Billion June Volume. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Peter Thiel's Palantir surges after crushing earnings and raising its full-year forecast
Cryptopolitan - Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) jumped 12% in late trading after Monday’s earnings release as the software company beat Wall Street’s second-quarter targets and lifted its 2026 forecast. Adjusted profit came to 41 cents a share, above the 35 cents expected by analysts tracked by London Stock Exchange Group (LSE: LSEG). Revenue reached $1.94 billion, topping the...
Robinhood Joins UK Crypto Registry as Revolut Battle Looms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Robinhood got its Financial Conduct Authority registration on July 31. That’s the green light to offer crypto services in the… Read the original on Robinhood Joins UK Crypto Registry as Revolut Battle Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
CoinTelegraph - The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges.
GEOPOLITICS | CSIS's Yacoubian Says Iran Has the Upper Hand
Binance News - CSIS Director and Senior Adviser Mona Yacoubian said the Trump administration has not carried out some of its maximalist threats against the Iranian regime, leaving Tehran believing it has the upper hand in the conflict, according to Bloomberg.
DEX Share Of Spot Trading Hits Record 24% In July, The Block Reports
Binance News - DEXs accounted for 24% of spot trading volume in July, a record high, up from 17% a year earlier. According to ChainCatcher, centralized exchange spot volume is expected to fall to a 12-month low, dropping from a yearly peak of $2.23 trillion to $670 billion. The decline in trading volume has partly been attributed to a diversion of activity to prediction markets and a broader weakening in crypto interest. On-chain trading products have also continued to improve, with deeper aggregator liquidity and faster cross-chain swap routing narrowing the execution gap with centralized exchanges. Analysts expect better user experience and lower costs to ...
Polymarket Cardinals Option Jumps From 31.5% to 78.5%
Binance News - The win probability for the St. Louis Cardinals option in Polymarket's "St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees" market rose sharply from 31.5% one hour ago to 78.5% at present, a 47-point swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move suggests a sudden news-driven shift in sentiment related to the event.
Teads Sues Google and Alphabet in New York Over Ad Tech Antitrust Claims
Binance News - Teads filed a lawsuit against Google and Alphabet in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 3, seeking monetary damages and other relief, according to Jiemian News. The ad technology company said the case follows a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia that found Google engaged in “illegal anticompetitive conduct” in certain ad tech markets.
STOCKS | S&P/ASX 200 Opens Higher on August 4
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index opened up 19.10 points, or 0.21%, at 9,038.40 on August 4, Tuesday.
Japan-US Yen Intervention Moves Dollar Rate From 145 to 140
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The yen jumped. Japan and the United States stepped in together on Wednesday to stabilize currency markets, and the move… Read the original on Japan-US Yen Intervention Moves Dollar Rate From 145 to 140. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Country Garden Leads Southbound Buying, Southern Hang Seng Tech Top Seller
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX's Disclosure website after the "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding records" showed that on the previous trading day, with holding date August 3, 2026, Country Garden (2007) recorded the largest increase in holdings, up 125 million shares, while Southern Hang Seng Tech (3033) saw the biggest reduction, down 140 million shares, according to Ming Pao.
STOCKS | South Korean and Japanese Stocks Open Higher
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSPI opened up 77.7 points, or 1.24%, at 6,335.15 on August 4, with SK Hynix rising more than 3% and Samsung rising more than 2%. Japan's Nikkei 225 opened up 193.23 points, or 0.30%, at 63,948.13 on August 4.
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Palantir Jumps 10% on Q2 Beat; Snap Climbs 11%, On Semiconductor Gains 5%, Whirlpool Falls 3%
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks made notable moves after the bell. Palantir Technologies rose 10% after second-quarter results beat expectations, powered by a nearly 150% surge in U.S. commercial revenue. On Semiconductor gained 5% after its second-quarter results topped analyst estimates, posting adjusted earnings of 74 cents per share on revenue of $1.6 billion, versus the 71 cents per share on revenue of $1.59 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG; the company also reported better-than-expected margins. Snap climbed 11% after releasing second-quarter results, reporting a loss of 10 cents per share and revenue of $1.6 billion that beat an estimate of $1.54 billion, while global daily active users and average revenue per user also exceeded expectations. Whirlpool fell 3% ...
CME FedWatch: 64.7% Chance of a 25bp Fed Hike by September
Binance News - Jiemian News reported that CME FedWatch assigns a 35.3% probability that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged through September, while the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike is 64.7%. For October, CME FedWatch puts the odds of no rate change at 25.1%, a cumulative 25-basis-point hike at 56.2%, and a cumulative 50-basis-point hike at 18.6%.
Oil Futures Fall About 5%; WTI Settles at $80.34 and Brent at $83.77
Binance News - International crude oil futures settled down about 5% on August 3, 2026. WTI crude oil futures for September delivery fell 5.11% to $80.34 a barrel, while Brent crude oil futures for October delivery fell 4.73% to $83.77 a barrel, according to Jiemian News.
COMEX Gold Futures Rise 0.15% to $4,113 an Ounce, Silver Gains 1.08%
Binance News - COMEX gold futures rose 0.15% to $4,113 an ounce, while COMEX silver futures gained 1.08% to $58.4 an ounce, according to Jiemian News.
Clorox Expects Full-Year Sales Boost From Purell Deal
Binance News - The Clorox Company beat analyst expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter on Monday, even as sales volumes declined and logistics and acquisition costs rose, according to Bloomberg. The company said the recent purchase of Purell hand sanitizer maker GOJO Industries should boost full-year sales.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Steady as Middle East Talks Ease Rate-Hike Pressure
Binance News - Gold traded in a narrow range as traders watched Middle East talks for signs of progress that could reduce pressure on the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, according to Bloomberg. The metal was little changed as investors assessed the potential impact of diplomatic developments on the rate outlook.
STOCKS | Grab Raises Annual Earnings, Sales Forecasts on Strong Ride, Delivery Demand
Binance News - Grab Holdings Ltd. raised its annual earnings and sales forecasts as strong ride-hailing and delivery demand in Southeast Asia helps offset higher fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict, according to Bloomberg. The company said the demand trend is supporting its outlook for the year.
South Korea July CPI Falls 0.2% Month Over Month
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's July CPI fell 0.2% month over month, compared with market expectations for a 0.1% increase and a prior reading of 0.10%.
Bitcoin's next bottom may not arrive until late 2026
Cryptopolitan - On-chain research firms and cycle analysts are projecting late 2026 as the most likely time for Bitcoin to make its cycle low. Those who agree with this scenario note that a further macroeconomic deterioration or a regulatory crackdown could cause the price to bottom in 2027. The global crypto market has witnessed some heavy sell-off...
US lines up meeting with tech giants as AI safety testing becomes top priority
Cryptopolitan - The Trump White House has asked Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI and Google to visit D.C. on Tuesday for a meeting on voluntary government testing of the best US AI models. This comes after two of the four invitees admitted their AI systems breached into outside companies’ networks. Tests built to gauge a model’s hacking potential On...
STOCKS | Amazon Falls Nearly 2% After Hours
Binance News - According to Jin10, Amazon (AMZN.O) fell nearly 2% after hours.
Solo Miner Bags $200K Bitcoin Block Using 100 PH of Rented Hashrate
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A solo miner just pulled off something most Bitcoin hobbyists only dream about. Block 960804 fell to a single operator,… Read the original on Solo Miner Bags $200K Bitcoin Block Using 100 PH of Rented Hashrate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Jeff Bezos Sells $4.07 Billion Worth of Amazon Stock
Binance News - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold $4.07 billion worth of stock, according to Jin10. According to ChainCatcher, the sale was reported by Jin10 and involved Amazon shares.
TMX Australia to Prioritize Tech Migration After Cboe Deal
Binance News - TMX Group Ltd. will prioritize moving clients to its own market technology after completing its purchase of Cboe Global Markets Inc.’s Australian business, according to a senior executive, Bloomberg reported. The company said the technology transition will be its top priority once the acquisition closes.
Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion
CryptoSlate - Strategy's latest Bitcoin sale lifted its 2026 disposals to 5,258 BTC, the largest amount it has sold in any year since adopting the asset in 2020, as the company redirects capital toward supporting its preferred securities. The company sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million between July 27 and Aug. 2 and issued about 3.01 million […] The post Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 1.141 Tons to 1,005.874 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings decreased by 1.141 tons from the previous trading day to 1,005.874 tons.
Bessent's crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits Treasury as CLARITY vote runs out of clock
Cryptopolitan - Tyler Williams, the top digital assets adviser to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has left the federal government and is expected to head back to the private sector. Williams left his role ahead of the Senate’s August recess, which has still not voted on the crypto industry’s signature bill, the CLARITY Act. What was Tyler Williams’...
American Bitcoin Mines Record 932 BTC in Q2, Reserve Tops 8,000
CryptoPotato - American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC) mined roughly 932 BTC in the second quarter, its highest quarterly production on record, and grew its strategic reserve to about 8,002 units on June 30.
Exxon, Chevron Post Highest Quarterly Profits in Years
Binance News - Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported their highest quarterly profits in years as gas prices frustrated drivers and US President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.
SpaceX Gains After Musk Backs Stock Before $104 Billion Share Unlock
Binance News - Elon Musk said SpaceX stock is a buying opportunity after it hit a record low, with up to 911.5 million shares set to become free to sell on August 6. The stock fell to $104.83 on Monday before closing at $114.53, according to BeInCrypto, still below its $135 IPO price and far off its $225.64 high. Analysts and traders are watching Tuesday earnings and the lock-up expiration on Thursday for signs of whether selling pressure will deepen.
Team Liquid Odds Fall 23% on Polymarket Dota 2 Match Market
Binance News - Team Liquid's win probability in a Polymarket submarket for the Dota 2 match against Vici Gaming fell sharply from 88.5% an hour ago to 65.5%, a 23% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was recorded in the "match winner" market for the 1win Essence playoffs event and followed a reported sudden-news impact.
NTT Data to Spend at Least $9 Billion on Japan Data Centers
Binance News - NTT Data Group Corp. expects to spend at least $9 billion through 2033 to quadruple its computing capacity to 1 gigawatt, according to Bloomberg. The investment is aimed at meeting surging demand for data centers in Japan.
GEOPOLITICS | Yen Steady After Intervention Speculation
Binance News - The yen held steady in New York trading on Monday after a sharp earlier advance sparked speculation that authorities may have intervened to support the currency again, according to Bloomberg. The move followed last week’s coordinated action between the US and Japan.
Whirlpool Cuts Earnings Outlook on Higher Interest Expenses
Binance News - Whirlpool Corp. lowered its full-year profit outlook after taking on new interest expenses tied to a recent $2 billion secured bond issuance, according to Bloomberg. The appliance maker said the added borrowing costs will weigh on earnings for the year.
South Korea Corporate Direct Financing Falls 15.6% In First Half
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korean companies raised 126.58 trillion won ($88.43 billion) through stock and bond sales in the January-June period, down 23.36 trillion won, or 15.6%, from a year earlier, according to data from South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). Stock sales dropped 1.26 trillion won to 2.98 trillion won, while corporate bond sales fell 22.1 trillion won, or 15.2%, to 123.59 trillion won. Outstanding corporate bonds totaled 757.24 trillion won at the end of June, up 37.25 trillion won, or 5.1%, from a year earlier.
Larry Berg Named Next Major League Soccer Commissioner
Binance News - According to CNBC, Larry Berg has been named the next commissioner of Major League Soccer and will replace longtime commissioner Don Garber next year. Garber, 68, will remain in an emeritus role through the end of his contract in 2027. Berg is currently co-owner of Los Angeles Football Club and will have to sell his stake when he becomes commissioner, according to the source familiar with the matter. He was previously a senior partner at Apollo Global Management. Among his first major tasks will be negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with MLS players, with the current deal set to expire at the end of January 2028. He will also oversee the league's next media rights talks after its deal with Apple expires following the 2028-2029 season.
U.S. Treasury Digital Asset Policy Chief Tyler Williams Leaves Post
Binance News - Tyler Williams, a senior U.S. Treasury official responsible for digital asset policy, has left his position. According to Odaily, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Williams’ last day at the department was last Friday. Williams joined the Treasury in early 2025 after serving as Galaxy Digital’s head of policy and is expected to return to the private sector. Williams had served as Bessent’s chief crypto adviser and worked on the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda. His departure comes as Congress remains deadlocked over the CLARITY Act, with the market structure bill held up by disagreements over ethics provisions for federal officials before lawmakers’ ...
Portal Innovations CEO Discusses Trump Medical Research Plan
Binance News - John Flavin, chief executive officer of Portal Innovations, discussed the Trump administration's plan to allocate $200 billion annually to medical research, according to Bloomberg. The Chicago-based firm backs early-stage life sciences companies. The administration is prioritizing individual scientists and private research facilities over traditional university-based research.
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report
CoinTelegraph - A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.
Williams Agrees to Buy Momentum Midstream for Up to $5.5 Billion
Binance News - Williams Cos. reached a deal to buy Momentum Midstream LLC from private equity firm EnCap Flatrock Midstream in a transaction valued at up to $5.5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The acquisition will expand Williams’ natural gas network along the US Gulf Coast.
Snap Projects Strong Sales Growth Ahead of AR Glasses Debut
Binance News - Snap Inc. reported quarterly sales above analysts’ estimates and issued an upbeat forecast for the current period, according to Bloomberg. The results point to optimism ahead of the September commercial debut of the company’s first augmented reality glasses.
Apple's John Ternus Brings Back Retired Hardware Executive
Binance News - Incoming Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Ternus is adding a retired hardware executive from his former hardware engineering team to his new management group, according to Bloomberg. The move brings back a trusted lieutenant from Ternus' earlier role running hardware engineering.
STOCKS | Snap Shares Rise More Than 9% After Hours
Binance News - According to Jin10, Snap (SNAP.N) shares rose more than 9% in after-hours U.S. trading.
STOCKS | Palantir Raises Full-Year Outlook After Sales Beat
Binance News - Palantir Technologies Inc. raised its full-year sales and income forecasts after second-quarter revenue topped Wall Street estimates, according to Bloomberg. CEO Alex Karp called the company’s business sales “otherworldly.”
ON Semiconductor Reports Q2 Revenue of $1.6 Billion, Expects $1.65 Billion to $1.75 Billion in Q3
Binance News - According to Jin10, ON Semiconductor reported second-quarter revenue of $1.6 billion in 2026, above market expectations of $1.59 billion, and said third-quarter revenue is expected to be between $1.65 billion and $1.75 billion, compared with market estimates of $1.67 billion.
STOCKS | Palantir Rises 7% After Hours
Binance News - According to Jin10, Palantir (PLTR.N) rose 7% in after-hours U.S. trading.
AI TRENDS | Palantir Raises Full-Year Revenue Outlook to $8.15B-$8.16B
Binance News - According to Jin10, Palantir expects full-year revenue of $8.15 billion to $8.16 billion, up from its previous forecast of $7.65 billion to $7.66 billion.
STOCKS | Palantir Q2 Revenue Rises to $1.93 Billion, Tops Estimates
Binance News - According to Jin10, Palantir reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.93 billion, above market expectations of $1.805 billion and up from $1.003 billion a year earlier.
Legendary Trader Brandt on Bitcoin: Bull Market 'Not Urgent'
U.Today - Veteran trader Peter Brandt has poured cold water on hopes of an imminent Bitcoin rally, saying current chart patterns provide no indication that a new bull market is close despite ongoing optimism among some market participants. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has poured cold water on hopes of an imminent Bitcoin rally, saying current chart patterns provide no indication that a new bull market is close despite ongoing optimism among some market participants.
JPMorgan Updates Monthly Stock Picks, Removes Cheniere Energy and Targa Resources
Binance News - According to CNBC, JPMorgan updated its monthly list of top stock ideas for August, left the overall roster unchanged, and removed Cheniere Energy and Targa Resources from its recommendations. The bank highlighted Walmart as a growth-oriented consumer stock and Eli Lilly as another pick, while noting that Walmart shares have fallen 16% over the past three months after the retailer issued a weaker-than-expected fiscal-year outlook in May. JPMorgan also pointed to Eli Lilly's strong first-quarter results and Goldman Sachs' view that Lilly shares have rallied 39% since the company's 1Q26 print, with investors focused on the drugmaker's next-quarter earnings on Aug. 5.