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Ethereum ETFs surge, Ripple shows mixed signals, and Bitcoin's supply profit hits 70%.
Mirae Asset Founder Maps a $109 Billion Digital Future for Former Korbit
CoinPaprika - Mirae Asset Financial Group plans to build a 150 trillion won ($109 billion) digital asset business around Digital X, the exchange it renamed from Korbit. Founder Park Hyeon-joo aims to make the unit profitable by 2027.
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin pumps, Wall Street does the paperwork
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s $80,000 rebound lifts crypto stocks as Circle, Strategy and Solana show how capital markets, stablecoins and onchain growth are driving crypto’s recovery.
Chelsea Just Got a Sponsor After 4 Years and It's Crypto
BeInCrypto - Chelsea land a crypto sponsor after 4 years. Circle's USDC goes on the shirt as the club's value drops. The post Chelsea Just Got a Sponsor After 4 Years and It's Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ethereum ETFs Take $226M in a Day, Almost Matching Bitcoin's Haul
Decrypt - Nine straight sessions have brought in $1.4 billion, with Thursday marking the funds' strongest day in 10 months.
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Looks Bullish Against USD but the BTC Pair Tells a Different Story
CryptoPotato - XRP has staged a sharp recovery from its August lows against USDT, breaking above the descending large channel and reclaiming key moving-average levels. However, the rally has now reached a major resistance area around $1.50, while momentum is beginning to cool down. The broader structure is therefore improving, but the token still needs a sustained […]
RLUSD Hits Historic $1 Billion Supply Milestone on XRP Ledger
U.Today - RLUSD crossing the $1 billion supply mark on XRP marks a notable milestone for both Ripple and the XRP Ledger. RLUSD crossing the $1 billion supply mark on XRP marks a notable milestone for both Ripple and the XRP Ledger.
JPMorgan’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF bet just missed its escape hatch to avoid 6% deduction
CryptoSlate - IBIT’s published Aug. 26 close left investors in unlisted debt while preliminary terms layer on SOFR-linked financing. The post JPMorgan’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF bet just missed its escape hatch to avoid 6% deduction appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Circle Puts USDC on the Front of Chelsea’s Shirts in Principal Partnership
CryptoPotato - A footnote to Circle's announcement states that it "does not constitute an invitation or inducement to acquire, hold or trade any cryptoasset, or to use any financial service."
Binance Opens Trading for Bitcoin Mining Giant MARA and Four Other TradFi Assets
U.Today - Binance adds MARA and 4 TradFi assets as a massive flight from broad ETFs triggers a historic $87 million single-stock risk wave. Binance adds MARA and 4 TradFi assets as a massive flight from broad ETFs triggers a historic $87 million single-stock risk wave.
Same Election Question, Two Different Odds: Predictions.io Launches Free Cross-Venue Comparison Tools
DailyHODL - Washington, United States, 28th August 2026, Chainwire The post Same Election Question, Two Different Odds: Predictions.io Launches Free Cross-Venue Comparison Tools appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
UK Green Party leader leads anti-data center push as AI firms lose narrative war
Cryptopolitan - The anti-data center sentiment has a new face in the UK as of Friday, after Green Party leader Zack Polanski pressed the UK government to hit the brakes on letting new data centers go up in England. Polanski called out the “negligible and negligent” attitude of the Labour Party as he argued against putting extra...
NSA seeks access to all AI models
Atlas21 - The agency is discussing the matter with developers under White House directives The post NSA seeks access to all AI models appeared first on Atlas21.
Ledger fixes two flaws in Ethereum app
Atlas21 - Version 1.22.3 fixes two signature vulnerabilities left in the previous release The post Ledger fixes two flaws in Ethereum app appeared first on Atlas21.
$672 Million XRP Treasury Firm Is One Final Vote Away From Nasdaq
BeInCrypto - The SEC declared Evernorth’s S-4 registration effective on August 27, clearing the final regulatory hurdle before its planned Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN. The XRP treasury company, backed by Ripple, Kraken, and Pantera Capital, now moves toward a decisive shareholder vote scheduled for September 30. A Decisive Vote Set for September 30 Evernorth plans The post $672 Million XRP Treasury Firm Is One Final Vote Away From Nasdaq appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Nearly 70% of Bitcoin's Supply Now in Profit
U.Today - The majority of Bitcoin's circulating supply is back in profit after its recent price breakout saw investors recover their losses. However, there is still about $617 billion in Bitcoin investments at a loss. The majority of Bitcoin's circulating supply is back in profit after its recent price breakout saw investors recover their losses. However, there is still about $617 billion in Bitcoin investments at a loss.
Zoomex Bridges Crypto and TradFi with Stock and Commodity Contracts
BeInCrypto - Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, announced the rollout of a dedicated TradFi hub, consolidating its Stock Contracts, Commodity Contracts, and Stock Tokens offerings into a single, streamlined destination on the platform. This marks one of the most significant expansions in Zoomex’s product history, extending its derivatives infrastructure beyond digital assets and giving traders around-the-clock The post Zoomex Bridges Crypto and TradFi with Stock and Commodity Contracts appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Chelsea FC Signs Circle as Principal Partner for USDC
cryptoDNES - Chelsea FC names Circle a principal partner. The USDC logo will appear on match kits starting in 2026/27 as stablecoins target global mainstream adoption. The post Chelsea FC Signs Circle as Principal Partner for USDC appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
NextDC’s record AI demand meets Australia’s power constraints
Cryptopolitan - On August 27, NextDC, an Australian data center operator, announced it has seen its best contracting performance so far, increasing the amount of contracted capacity by three times to 740.1 MW and posting a profit for the year again as the AI infrastructure boom puts increasing pressure on power and water supplies. According to the...
Korea's $1.35 Trillion Pension Fund Posts Record 27% Return — With Zero Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) posted a record 27.22% investment return in the first half of 2026, driven almost entirely by a historic domestic stock rally tied to the AI boom. Bitcoin, by contrast, played no meaningful role in that result, exposing a sharp divide between traditional and digital growth assets. AI, Not Crypto, The post Korea's $1.35 Trillion Pension Fund Posts Record 27% Return — With Zero Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
UK Tax Authority Counts 240 Crypto Millionaires in First Official Tax Data
BeInCrypto - The UK tax authority recorded 240 people who each declared over £1 million ($1.35 million) in cryptoasset gains in the 2024 to 2025 tax year. It is the first breakdown of its kind. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) released the numbers in its yearly Capital Gains Tax (CGT) publication. Where the Crypto Gains Were Concentrated The post UK Tax Authority Counts 240 Crypto Millionaires in First Official Tax Data appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Achieves Premium Status on Coinbase, Not Seen Since May
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is back at a premium on Coinbase. That hasn’t happened since May, and traders are paying attention. For the… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges Above $80,000 as Coinbase Premium Signals Strong U.S. Demand. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
240 Crypto Millionaires Booked Over Half of Britain's Taxable Crypto Gains
Decrypt - HMRC's first breakdown shows 17,600 people declared £1.38 billion, most of them under 55 and 87% of them men.
Metaplanet invites fresh selling scrutiny after 1,350 BTC move to Coinbase Prime
Cryptopolitan - Metaplanet moved another 1,350 BTC to Coinbase Custody. The company has not announced plans to sell, suggesting another internal transfer.
ZMO Introduces Seamless 1-Click Trading for Futures in Samoa
TheCurrencyAnalytics - ZMO just went live in Apia, Samoa. The new crypto and stock futures platform rolled out with a 1-Click Trading… Read the original on ZMO Unveils 1-Click Futures Platform in Samoa, Offers $2,652 Welcome Bonus. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Sets 187% Boost: Ledger Points to Bullish Market
U.Today - XRP is clearly closer to the proper bullish retrace rather than a temporary market spike. XRP is clearly closer to the proper bullish retrace rather than a temporary market spike.
Sanctions could turn Russia into a market for tainted cryptocurrency
Cryptopolitan - Sanctions may turn Russia into a place for trading dirty cryptocurrency at discounted prices, according to a key participant in its soon-to-be regulated market. The country is poised to legalize coin transactions in September, but the assets circulating there are likely to be too toxic for other counterparties to touch. Russia said to build an...
Why Warsh’s First Jackson Hole Speech Could Decide the Next Bitcoin Move
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin’s rally to $80,000 faces a key test as Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shift views on Fed support for Treasury buybacks. The post Why Warsh’s First Jackson Hole Speech Could Decide the Next Bitcoin Move appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
BitGo buys NYDIG trading arm to deepen institutional crypto push
CoinTelegraph - BitGo completed its acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding about 30 employees and expanding its derivatives and financing capabilities.
Ripple's 'North Star' XRP Hits Nasdaq: SEC Greenlights Evernorth's Billion-Dollar Merger
U.Today - SEC finally greenlights Evernorth’s billion-dollar Nasdaq listing under XRPN despite a $233 million impairment hit from the recent XRP market slump. SEC finally greenlights Evernorth’s billion-dollar Nasdaq listing under XRPN despite a $233 million impairment hit from the recent XRP market slump.
Weekend Market Analysis: Bitcoin and Ethereum Key Technical Insights
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Heading into the weekend, traders are zeroing in on key technical levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum as the market pauses… Read the original on Traders Eye Key Technical Levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum This Weekend. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto startups have 54 days left to shape the SEC’s proposed $75 million fundraising cap
CryptoSlate - The visible docket labels identify no major exchange, asset manager, large token issuer or established investor group. The post Crypto startups have 54 days left to shape the SEC’s proposed $75 million fundraising cap appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitwise Crypto ETFs Attract $100 Million in One Day
U.Today - Bitwise’s U.S. crypto exchange-traded products attracted roughly $100 million in inflows in a single day. Bitwise’s U.S. crypto exchange-traded products attracted roughly $100 million in inflows in a single day.
Google staff turn to Gemini 3.8 Flash as AI costs mount
Cryptopolitan - Google employees have reportedly begun testing the Gemini 3.8 Flash Preview on its own coding platform, which is further confirmation that the leading AI companies are working on innovative and cost-effective models at a remarkable rate. Speed is important for companies observing the rising cost of AI. According to Gartner, global expenditure on AI platforms...
Bitcoin’s Price Has Stalled and Arthur Hayes Says Strategy Pays the Price
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin has stalled around $80,000 for much of this week, and Arthur Hayes believes that pause alone is enough to break Strategy’s decade-old bitcoin playbook. The BitMEX co-founder argues Michael Saylor is now boxed into three uncomfortable choices, and none of them are free. The Premium Problem For years, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) traded like […]
Bitcoin Just Got Its First Quantum-Safe Transaction Without a Soft Fork
CoinPaprika - StarkWare mined the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the network's mainnet on 26 August 2026. The method, built by researcher Avihu Levy, protects holdings from future quantum computers without any change to Bitcoin's protocol.
Peter Brandt Reveals He Is Long Bitcoin
U.Today - Bitcoin has once again failed to decisively break above the $82,000 resistance zone, but veteran trader Peter Brandt says he remains long on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has once again failed to decisively break above the $82,000 resistance zone, but veteran trader Peter Brandt says he remains long on the cryptocurrency.
California Alone Is Holding $15 Billion in Money That Belongs to Its Residents
Bitcoin.com - California is sitting on $15.485 billion in unclaimed property, spanning more than 84 million individual properties that the State Controller’s Office says are waiting to be returned to nearly 39 million Californians. Texas is holding about $10.5 billion and Ohio about $4.8 billion, and estimates suggest 1 in 10 Americans has missing money from sources […]
ACT Party Proposes Exemption From Crypto Capital Gains Tax for Long-Term Holders
TheCurrencyAnalytics - New Zealand’s ACT Party wants to kill capital gains tax on crypto. Not for everyone — but for ordinary retail… Read the original on ACT Party Proposes Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Long-Held Crypto in New Zealand. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Rally Could Lose Steam as Short Covering Fades: QCP
CryptoPotato - Strong ETF demand is supporting the rally, but fading short covering and lingering macro risks could slow its momentum.
BitGo buys NYDIG trading unit as institutions consolidate crypto services
Cryptopolitan - On August 27, 2026, BitGo announced that it has acquired NYDIG’s institutional trading unit, which has enabled one of the largest regulated custodians within the crypto sector to gain a pre-existing derivatives and finance operation amid the ongoing trend of banks and funds consolidating their digital asset activities with fewer infrastructure partners. Following this acquisition,...
Anthropic walked away from a $7 billion MatX deal as it pushes deeper into custom AI chips
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic, as reported by Reuters on Thursday, was in discussions about acquiring MatX, a startup focusing on chip technology, for approximately $7 billion in an effort to strengthen its custom silicon plan and lessen its reliance on Nvidia, but the negotiations have been halted. The abandoned acquisition demonstrates just how obsessed the Claude creator is...
Alibaba Cloud switches on Brazil with 30MW to 70MW of AI power still unsigned
Cryptopolitan - Alibaba Cloud opened its first Brazil cloud region with two availability zones, but 30MW to 70MW of AI demand is still under negotiation with providers.
New Bitcoin Improvement Proposal Explores Quantum Resilience Amid Challenges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal is live. It covers SHRINCS, an experimental post-quantum signature scheme that Blockstream has been quietly… Read the original on Blockstream’s SHRINCS BIP Raises Bitcoin’s Quantum Security Stakes Amid Significant Challenges. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
UK Tax Authority Reports Significant Crypto Gains Among Wealthy Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s tax authority just put numbers to something the crypto world had long suspected. HMRC published its first official data… Read the original on 240 UK Crypto Millionaires Report £717M in Gains, HMRC Reveals. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Zondacrypto's former chief allegedly gave Poland's Olympic president a Patek Philippe
Cryptopolitan - Polish prosecutors detained Olympic committee president Radoslaw Piesiewicz over a €40,000 Patek Philippe allegedly given by Zondacrypto's former chief.
Bitcoin Completes First Experimental Quantum-Safe Transaction, Starkware Says
Decrypt - The transaction used Bitcoin’s existing rules to protect funds from a future quantum attack without requiring a network upgrade.
Google’s Android 17 Turns On New Privacy Feature—But Your Browsing Isn’t Fully Hidden
Decrypt - Google's new privacy standard scrambles the one field of a web request that still travels in the clear: the name of the site being opened.
Ripple Prime Unveils Delta One Service for Institutional Investment Opportunities
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple Prime just moved into US equity derivatives. The firm launched a Delta One service for institutional investors, giving them… Read the original on Ripple Prime Unveils Delta One Service for US Equities and Digital Assets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FRIEND Explodes Over 1,600% After Machi Big Brother Proposes $1M Takeover
CryptoPotato - Trading volume surged nearly 95,000% in 24 hours as traders rushed back into the dormant token, pushing its price up by over 1,600%.
Ripple Moves to Scrap Key XRPL Amendment
U.Today - Ripple is recommending that the XRP Ledger community withdraw the long-running XChainBridge (XLS-38) amendment. Ripple is recommending that the XRP Ledger community withdraw the long-running XChainBridge (XLS-38) amendment.
Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows
CoinTelegraph - ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.
Fidelity's Timmer: Dollar Weakness Could Boost Bitcoin
U.Today - Bitcoin has climbed back above $80,000 as renewed demand for spot exchange-traded funds fuels a sharp recovery. Bitcoin has climbed back above $80,000 as renewed demand for spot exchange-traded funds fuels a sharp recovery.
UK Tax Authority Identifies Crypto Millionaires Amid Significant Gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Here’s the paradox: the UK government just put a number on something most crypto holders assumed stayed invisible.… Read the original on UK Tax Authority Identifies 240 Crypto Millionaires Amid $18.7 Billion in Disposals. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Eyes Major Resistance as Jackson Hole Kicks Off With Unusual Fed Agenda
Decrypt - BTC is holding above $80,000 into a Fed symposium that, for the first time in 40 years, is built around crypto's own turf—payments and financial infrastructure.
Exchanges Run Out of Ethereum to Sell After 27% Price Jump
U.Today - Ether holders pull 1.4 million ETH off exchanges during a 27% rally as no one is selling at $2,528. Ether holders pull 1.4 million ETH off exchanges during a 27% rally as no one is selling at $2,528.
Why Nvidia’s Acquisition of Hugging Face Would Reshape Open-Source AI
Decrypt - The chipmaker's reported acquisition would concentrate the open-source AI pipeline inside one company, from silicon to distribution — with consequences for builders and users alike.
Crypto Investors Anticipate Rate Insights from Fed Chair Warsh at Jackson Hole
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto traders are on edge. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is set to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium, and the… Read the original on Crypto Traders Brace for Fed Chair Warsh’s Key Jackson Hole Inflation Speech. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in the Next Bull Run: Binance Founder CZ
Decrypt - Gold is worth around ten times more than BTC, Changpeng Zhao said, noting that countries face a years-long process to "shift into Bitcoin."
UK government reports 240 crypto millionaires in 2025
CoinTelegraph - About 17,600 people in the UK reported a combined $1.9 billion in gains tied to crypto in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with 240 each declaring more than $1.4 million.
Majority of Young UK Investors Believe AI Tools Are Regulated
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Eight in ten. That’s how many young UK investors have turned to AI for investment advice, per a new Financial… Read the original on FCA Study Reveals 80% of Young UK Investors Trust AI Tools Over Traditional Media. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Staking Rewards Steal Limelight From Bitcoin ETFs
99Bitcoins - 21Shares ETHC offers Ethereum staking exposure through a brokerage account, with daily yield accrual, cold storage and a 0.10% fee. The post Ethereum Staking Rewards Steal Limelight From Bitcoin ETFs appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
MSCI Review Puts the Microstrategy Bitcoin Funding Model Under Pressure
99Bitcoins - MSCI’s index review could exclude Strategy, reducing share demand and adding pressure to the Bitcoin treasury company’s funding model. The post MSCI Review Puts the Microstrategy Bitcoin Funding Model Under Pressure appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Top 10 US Companies Capture Record Share of S&P 500 Earnings While Holding Massive Market Weight
DailyHODL - A small group of top stocks now accounts for 40% of the S&P 500's market value and a record 38% of its earnings, a level supported by strong profit growth. The post Top 10 US Companies Capture Record Share of S&P 500 Earnings While Holding Massive Market Weight appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple Expands Into Stock and Index Trading
U.Today - Ripple is expanding its institutional trading business into U.S. equities with a new Delta One offering on its Ripple Prime platform. Ripple is expanding its institutional trading business into U.S. equities with a new Delta One offering on its Ripple Prime platform.
Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business
CoinTelegraph - Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.
Top Ethereum Price Predictions as ETH Rises Above $2,500
CryptoPotato - "Ethereum is at a make-or-break level," one analyst claimed.
Bitcoin’s RSI Has Done This Only Near Major Bull Runs: Analyst
CryptoPotato - An analyst is comparing Bitcoin's latest price structure with that of the rally that started in November 2024.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.8B in Eight-Day Streak as BTC Tests $80K
Decrypt - August is heading for its strongest month of inflows since October 2025 if the pace holds, one analyst noted.
XRP Ledger: 500,000 Is the New Reality
U.Today - XRP Ledger has formed a constant bullish dynamic, with a real possibility of hitting new heights. XRP Ledger has formed a constant bullish dynamic, with a real possibility of hitting new heights.
Bitcoin faces true demand test above $83K as liquidity thickens: Glassnode
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price analysis reveals convergence of multiple trend lines and liquidity structures around spot price, keeping upside in check.
Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Lands on Mainnet
U.Today - Bitcoin can already execute at least one type of quantum-resistant transaction on the live network. Bitcoin can already execute at least one type of quantum-resistant transaction on the live network.
Russia expands digital ruble from 1 September 2026
Atlas21 - Large companies and systemically important banks will have to support it, while digital asset payments remain banned The post Russia expands digital ruble from 1 September 2026 appeared first on Atlas21.
Binance to Launch Futures Copy Trading Livestream Challenge With Up to 15,000 USDT Prize Pool
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will launch the Futures Copy Trading Livestream Challenge for eligible Futures lead traders, who can go live on Binance Square and compete on a leaderboard based on Copier PnL, or total copy trader PNL. The campaign offers a prize pool of up to 15,000 USDT and is structured around a registration period from 2026-08-27 10:00 (UTC) to 2026-09-03 23:59 (UTC), followed by a trading challenge period from 2026-09-07 09:00 (UTC) to 2026-09-21 23:59 (UTC). Participants must register with a Binance UID and designated portfolio details, and each participant may submit one portfolio only. Binance said users who are not already Futures lead traders must complete identity verification and submit an application during the registration ...
Senator Bernie Moreno Urges Tariffs on South Korea Over Treatment of Coupang
Binance News - U.S. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio urged the U.S. Trade Representative to consider tariffs on South Korea over how it has treated U.S. e-commerce company Coupang. According to ChainCatcher, Moreno said in a letter that Seoul has taken hostile actions against foreign companies, including heavy compliance requirements and biased regulatory enforcement, and asked for a Section 301 investigation under the Trade Act of 1974. South Korea denied that it treated Coupang differently from domestic companies.
UK Young People Classified as NEET Fall From Historic Highs
Binance News - The number of young Britons not in jobs or education fell from historically high levels in the second quarter, according to Bloomberg. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to address the UK’s youth crisis.
U.S. Considers Expanding Tariffs to Laptops and Servers
Binance News - The United States is considering expanding tariffs to include laptops and servers, according to Politico. According to ChainCatcher, the potential move would broaden the scope of existing trade measures, but no further details were provided.
Changzhou Zhongying Technology Plans Cash Purchase of 51% of Yingzhong Electric
Binance News - Changzhou Zhongying Technology said on August 27, 2026 that it is advancing a major asset restructuring plan to buy a 51% stake in Changzhou Yingzhong Electric for cash, according to Jiemian News. The deal was disclosed in a draft major asset purchase and related-party transaction report on August 20, 2026. It would count as a major asset restructuring and related-party transaction, but it does not involve a share issuance, would not constitute a backdoor listing, and would not change the company’s controlling shareholder or actual controller. Yingzhong Electric develops, produces and sells insulating materials and molded products for power transmission and transformation equipment. Its products cover ...
Kingboard Holdings Raises Stake In Kingboard Laminates To 5.1%
Binance News - Kingboard Holdings Limited increased its holding in Kingboard Laminates (1888) by 575,000 shares on August 26, lifting its stake from 5.08% to 5.1%, according to Ming Pao.
STOCKS | Zhongjin Gold Reports First-Half Net Profit of 4.357 Billion Yuan, Up 61.67%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Zhongjin Gold said its first-half revenue rose 22.57% year on year to 42.982 billion yuan, while net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company increased 61.67% to 4.357 billion yuan.
STOCKS | Shui On Land H1 Net Profit Jumps 337% To RMB223 Million
Binance News - Shui On Land (0272) said its 2026 interim net profit rose 337% year on year to RMB223 million, while core net profit increased 53% to RMB403 million, according to Ming Pao. Earnings per share were 2.78 cents. The property developer did not declare an interim dividend, but said it approved a special dividend of HK4 cents per share to mark the 20th anniversary of its listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and after considering its financial performance during the period.
SFC Says Puguang International Shares Highly Concentrated
Binance News - The Securities and Futures Commission said Puguang International (0613) has highly concentrated shareholding after a recent inquiry into its share distribution, according to Ming Pao. The SFC said that as of August 13, 20 shareholders held about 161 million shares, or 14.03% of the issued share capital. Together with about 902 million shares, or 78.48% of the issued share capital, held by three major shareholders, the stake accounted for 92.51% of Puguang International's issued share capital. Free float was about 86.112 million shares, or 7.49% of the issued share capital.
AI TRENDS | WeChat Pay HK Cases Enter GenA.I. Sandbox++
Binance News - WeChat Pay HK said two of its artificial intelligence cases have been selected for the regulator's Generative Artificial Intelligence Sandbox++, according to Ming Pao. The company said the tests will examine AI applications in improving user experience and AI Agent payment infrastructure, and it will work with technology partner Tencent Cloud to strengthen anti-fraud capabilities.
STOCKS | EQT Extends Kakaku Bid After Minimal Price Increase
Binance News - EQT AB barely lifted its tender offer for Kakaku.com Inc. and extended the offer period, prolonging the bidding war for the Japanese internet services firm, according to Bloomberg. The move keeps the contest for Kakaku open after the Swedish private equity firm made only a small increase to its bid.
Vedanta Plans Third Rupee Bond Sale This Year
Binance News - Vedanta Ltd., the Indian resources conglomerate controlled by billionaire Anil Agarwal, plans to raise at least 10 billion rupees ($105 million) through local-currency bonds in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg. The deal would be Vedanta’s third rupee bond sale this year as more companies tap the debt market amid signals interest rates may rise.
Binance Futures to Apply Last Price Protected Mechanism on TACUSDT Perpetual Contract
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Futures will apply the Last Price Protected (LPP) Mechanism to the USDⓈ-Margined TACUSDT Perpetual Contract at 2026-08-27 11:00 (UTC) after spot price divergence was observed across multiple exchanges. The exchange said user funds remain safe and that the LPP Mechanism will be introduced gradually through a mark price smoothing process designed to reduce sudden price movements and support price stability during the transition. Binance said the LPP period will end when the spot price of TAC (TAC Protocol) across multiple exchanges converges and a stable index price can be derived from spot markets, as determined by Binance. A separate announcement will be issued when the contract is ready to move from LPP to ...
Morgan Stanley Raises Long Position in ZJX Optoelectronics H Shares to 8.23%
Binance News - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing disclosed that Morgan Stanley increased its long position in ZJX Optoelectronics' H shares to 8.23% on August 24, 2026, from 7.26% previously. According to Odaily, the disclosure was made through Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing.
Bharat Petroleum Executive: 1 Million Barrels of Iraqi Crude to Be Ship-to-Ship Transferred in Fujairah Within One or Two Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, a Bharat Petroleum executive said 1 million barrels of Iraqi crude will be ship-to-ship transferred in Fujairah within one or two days.
U.S. Justice Department Prepares to Restart Captures Court to Simplify Seizures of Iranian Tankers
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Bloomberg reported on August 26 that the U.S. Justice Department is preparing to restart the captures court to simplify procedures for seizing Iranian tankers and related cargo and to strengthen the maritime blockade on Iran.
Japan Regulator Warns Against Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs
Binance News - Leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to single stocks in Japan can amplify volatility in the domestic market and are not suitable for sale in the country, according to Bloomberg, citing the nation’s regulator.
STOCKS | Mainland Shares Rise On Nvidia Revenue Forecast
Binance News - Mainland stocks closed higher on Thursday after Nvidia's strong revenue outlook lifted appetite for artificial intelligence and hardware-related shares, while Hong Kong benchmarks fell, according to RTHK. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.13 percent to 3,956, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 1.5 percent to 14,048 and the ChiNext Index advanced 1.71 percent to 3,473. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.3 percent to 25,565, while the Hang Seng Tech Index edged down 0.1 percent to 4,620 and the China Enterprises Index fell 0.5 percent to 8,490. ...
SHRINCS proposal for post-quantum Bitcoin signatures published
Atlas21 - The scheme uses hash-based signatures and includes a stateless fallback The post SHRINCS proposal for post-quantum Bitcoin signatures published appeared first on Atlas21.
Millennium Sues Dymon Trader Over Backed-Out Job Move, Seeks $2.5 Million
Binance News - Millennium Management is suing a Dymon Asia Capital employee in Hong Kong court after she backed out of a job offer, seeking millions of dollars. According to Sina Finance, the hedge fund is claiming HK$19.7 million, or $2.5 million, from Dymon portfolio manager Tang Lin to cover so-called onboarding preparation costs incurred while getting ready for her arrival. The case is the latest example of large multi-strategy hedge funds pushing back against so-called gazumping, an informal term that originated in the U.K. property market. According to Sina Finance, Tang ultimately chose to stay at Dymon. ...
STOCKS | CLSA Says Korea “Kimchi” High-Yield Stock Basket Is Attractive
Binance News - CLSA Korea launched a high-yield defensive portfolio called “Kimchi” and said the 30 stocks included in it have solid investment value. According to Sina Finance, research head Shen Zhongmin wrote that companies with stable earnings prospects and attractive dividend yields can continue to provide relative downside protection. “Kimchi” is short for the Korea Income Model for Compounding, High-yield Investment. CLSA said the selected stocks have strong downside resistance, are less sensitive to macroeconomic factors and market sentiment, and have strong earnings momentum. Shen said investor interest in low-beta defensive stocks has ...
Norwegian Royal House Says King Harald V's Condition Is "Very Serious"
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing the Norwegian royal palace, King Harald V's health has worsened and his condition is "very serious." The palace said on Thursday in a brief statement that Crown Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja have canceled all official engagements. The 89-year-old king was hospitalized on August 17 after fluid buildup in his body caused by cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia.
GEOPOLITICS | Iraq Offers Crude Pickup Outside Hormuz
Binance News - Iraq is giving buyers of its crude the option to collect supplies from outside the Persian Gulf for the first time since the Iran war began, according to Bloomberg. The move highlights resilient Iraqi exports flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
BOK Governor Cites Gardening Tool in Explaining Consecutive Rate Hikes
Binance News - South Korea’s central bank chief compared monetary policy to a gardening tool while explaining the decision to deliver back-to-back rate hikes for the first time in more than three years, according to Bloomberg.
China, Switzerland Complete Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Talks
Binance News - China's Ministry of Commerce said China and Switzerland have completed negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement and signed a memorandum of understanding. Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling said the upgraded arrangement includes high-level reciprocal opening commitments in goods, services and investment, according to Jiemian News. In goods trade, both sides said the share of imports entering at zero tariffs will exceed 99%. They also upgraded rules of origin and trade facilitation measures, and agreed to strengthen cooperation on standards and conformity assessment. In services and investment, the upgrade is intended to support ...
Big Short's Michael Burry Sounds Alarm on AI Trade
U.Today - Renown financialist and investment manager increases short positions in Nvidia, Oracle and other companies. Renown financialist and investment manager increases short positions in Nvidia, Oracle and other companies.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Market Short Selling Value Falls 12.68% To HK$47.51 Billion
Binance News - Hong Kong market short selling value totaled HK$47.51 billion for the full day, down 12.68% from the previous day, according to Ming Pao. Short selling accounted for 20.34% of total market turnover, down from 21.35% a day earlier and the lowest since August 21, when the ratio was 16.00%.
Aegon Asset Management Says Fed Has Reason to Raise Rates Only if U.S. Economy Reaccelerates
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Aegon Asset Management said the Federal Reserve would have reason to raise rates this year only if the U.S. economy reaccelerates, and that the next U.S. CPI report will be especially important because officials may not offer much policy guidance at the Jackson Hole meeting.