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Ondo's CEO fight escalates; Ark invests $21M in Block; Binance futures surge, BTC split possible.
A $433 million Bitcoin accounting crash just exposed the high-stakes gap in CleanSpark’s massive AI transition
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin valuation-line shifts equaled 87% of the reversal in magnitude, while Sandersville still needs substantial capital. The post A $433 million Bitcoin accounting crash just exposed the high-stakes gap in CleanSpark’s massive AI transition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ondo founder's mother sues to remove CEO in fight for control
Cryptopolitan - The estate of late Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman has taken the tokenization firm’s current chief executive to court in Delaware over a legal ownership dispute. A disputed leadership handover has left the company with two rival power centers and the estate is asking a judge to decide who legally runs the company. Until a...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys $21M in Block, $2.3M in SpaceX
Bitcoin.com - Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought $21 million in Block shares and $2.3 million in SpaceX stock, doubling down on two companies sitting at the intersection of bitcoin and Elon Musk’s business empire. Ark’s Latest Trades Ark Invest, the asset management firm founded by Cathie Wood and known for publishing its daily trading activity, disclosed purchases […]
Binance Bitcoin volume ratio hits record as futures outweigh spot eight times over
CoinTelegraph - Binance saw a record divergence between daily spot and futures trading volumes, with the latter reaching nearly $58 billion.
Bitcoin Could Split in Two This Weekend: What Holders Need to Know
BeInCrypto - BIP-110's author told users to abandon Bitcoin Core. Michael Saylor says its backers should stand down instead. The post Bitcoin Could Split in Two This Weekend: What Holders Need to Know appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US Senate will resume negotiations on the CLARITY Act in September
Cryptopolitan - The US Senate is expected to enter the August recess without voting on the CLARITY Act, the crypto market-structure legislation, thereby postponing further action until September at the earliest. The majority leader, Republican Senator John Thune, confirmed that the Senate would delay voting on the legislation until after the recess, blaming Democrats for impeding its...
American Bitcoin built an 8,002 BTC reserve, but nearly 40% of it is quietly tied up with Bitmain
CryptoSlate - Mining supplied roughly 95% of Q2 reserve growth, while first-half operations and Bitcoin purchases used $129.1 million in cash. The post American Bitcoin built an 8,002 BTC reserve, but nearly 40% of it is quietly tied up with Bitmain appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Dollar Ticks Up 0.2% as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Report
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The dollar crept higher Monday. Not by much — just 0.2% on the dollar index — but enough to get… Read the original on Dollar Ticks Up 0.2% as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Report. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Futures to spot ratio for BTC on Binance reaches new all-time high
Cryptopolitan - The BTC futures to spot ratio on Binance is at an all-time high of 7.82. Traders have shifted to short-term speculation and spot demand is weakening further.
Cathie Wood’s ARK $21M Block buy wasn’t as bullish as it looked
Cryptopolitan - Ark Invest, with its co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Cathie Wood, purchased almost $21 million in Block shares on Thursday after the company’s stock dropped by over 6%. At first sight, this might seem like an apparent expression of confidence in the fintech firm run by Jack Dorsey. However, rules established by Ark with...
Tesla, SpaceX Pick Texas Site for Musk’s $16.8B Chip Plant
Bitcoin.com - Tesla and SpaceX have formally committed $16.8 billion to break ground on Terafab, Elon Musk’s giant AI chip factory, after moving the project’s planned site from Austin to a rural county outside Houston. A Site Change for the Largest Building on Earth Musk first unveiled Terafab in March at Austin’s Seaholm Historic Power Plant, pitching […]
Ripple CLO Cites 67 Million U.S. Crypto Holders to Push CLARITY Act Forward
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Stuart Alderoty is tired of the “crypto boys” label. Ripple’s chief legal officer went public to challenge what he sees… Read the original on Ripple CLO Cites 67 Million U.S. Crypto Holders to Push CLARITY Act Forward. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Senate Punts Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Hold Out
Decrypt - Senate Majority Leader Thune says the bill will be queued up when lawmakers return, leaving weeks to find 60 votes before midterms take over.
CleanSpark misses Wall Street revenue estimates as shares sink
CoinTelegraph - CleanSpark’s shares fell 5.5% on Thursday after the Bitcoin miner reported $138 million in quarterly revenue, narrowly missing Wall Street’s consensus estimate.
‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY:’ Michael Saylor Responds to Bill’s Delay
CryptoPotato - The co-founder of Strategy previously expressed support for the bill.
New XRPL Version Here: 6 Definitive Upgrades Every XRP Holder Needs to Know
U.Today - XRPL v3.3.0 drops six game-changing upgrades for XRP, introducing native privacy tools and institutional batch trading to shift into a new era. XRPL v3.3.0 drops six game-changing upgrades for XRP, introducing native privacy tools and institutional batch trading to shift into a new era.
Stripe-owned Bridge joins EU MiCA register after Luxembourg approval
CoinTelegraph - Stripe-owned Bridge has entered the EU MiCA register following Luxembourg approval, joining regulated providers under the bloc’s crypto framework.
MiCA pushes USDT out, leaves USDC in the spotlight
Cryptopolitan - Circle says USDC is the only one of the world’s ten largest stablecoins that currently complies with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. If accurate, the claim means the EU’s roughly 450 million residents no longer have regulated access to most major dollar-backed stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT. The declaration comes as Europe fully...
CLARITY Act delay gives Asian financial hubs an opening: First Digital CEO
CoinTelegraph - Industry figures warned that continued legislative limbo could slow institutional adoption, revive regulation by enforcement and push innovation offshore.
CoinMarketCap Expands Its Pro API With Real-World Asset Data Endpoints
DailyHODL - Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, 7th August 2026, Chainwire The post CoinMarketCap Expands Its Pro API With Real-World Asset Data Endpoints appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
With leverage outnumbering spot volume 6 to 1, XRP traders are walking a $2.36B tightrope
CryptoSlate - Stablecoin-margined XRP open interest on Binance fell to about $186 million on July 31, its lowest level since April 2025, according to CryptoQuant. Bybit held roughly $229 million in the same contract type, about $43 million more than Binance. XRP trades near $1.03, putting the token roughly 3% above the $1 level that has become […] The post With leverage outnumbering spot volume 6 to 1, XRP traders are walking a $2.36B tightrope appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Senate Clarity Act Vote Pushed Past August Recess by Thune
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The vote isn’t happening in August. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the Clarity Act won’t get a floor vote… Read the original on Senate Clarity Act Vote Pushed Past August Recess by Thune. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Price Slides on CLARITY Delay as Analyst Flags Weak August Trend
CryptoPotato - BTC and ETH stayed relatively stable as XRP absorbed most of the market's reaction to the CLARITY Act delay.
MARA Reports $611M Loss While Miners Deposit 581 BTC to NYDIG
Bitcoin.com - MARA Holdings posted a $611 million net loss in the second quarter as its bitcoin treasury shrank 29% year-over-year to 35,577 BTC. The report landed the same week rival Riot Platforms and MARA itself sent a combined 581 BTC to custodian NYDIG. A Rough Quarter by the Numbers MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded bitcoin […]
Zoomex Officially Launches Demo Trading
BeInCrypto - Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading, has officially launched Demo Trading, a new feature that lets users practice the complete futures trading process, placing orders, managing positions and closing trades, using demo funds instead of real capital. The launch is part of Zoomex’s ongoing effort to deliver a clearer and more The post Zoomex Officially Launches Demo Trading appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Elon Musk’s Terafab Will Be Earth’s Most Valuable Building, 50x the Size of the Pentagon
BeInCrypto - Elon Musk says his Terafab chip factory will become Earth's most valuable building, spanning 9 million square meters. The post Elon Musk’s Terafab Will Be Earth’s Most Valuable Building, 50x the Size of the Pentagon appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Miners Are Selling Again: Here’s How Much BTC Was Reportedly Offloaded
CryptoPotato - Miners continue to be under pressure, and the latest data spells some trouble.
Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Invisible Crypto Adoption
U.Today - Anthony Scaramucci believes cryptocurrency's biggest breakthrough will come when people start using blockchain technology without even realizing it. Anthony Scaramucci believes cryptocurrency's biggest breakthrough will come when people start using blockchain technology without even realizing it.
Imposter Uses Counterfeit Documents To Secure $250,000 Loan Against Residential Property Owned by Connecticut Couple: Report
DailyHODL - A Maryland woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly using fake Connecticut driver's licenses to obtain a large home equity loan on a Wallingford couple's property, resulting in an unexpected lien. The post Imposter Uses Counterfeit Documents To Secure $250,000 Loan Against Residential Property Owned by Connecticut Couple: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Inside the race to create AI telepathy – and why an OpenAI researcher just staked her career on it
CryptoSlate - Conduit says neural data will scale into AI prompts, but it has not published aggregate performance for free-form thought. The post Inside the race to create AI telepathy – and why an OpenAI researcher just staked her career on it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
MetaMask Agent Wallet Launches With $10,000 Loss Coverage and Dual Trading Modes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MetaMask went live with its Agent Wallet on August 6, 2026. The rollout came after an early access phase that… Read the original on MetaMask Agent Wallet Launches With $10,000 Loss Coverage and Dual Trading Modes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy
Bitcoin.com - Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told Politico, in a budget fight any one of the 27 governments can veto. Commission modeling would bill Malta about $190 million (€165 million) a year, more than Italy’s share, despite a population just over half a million. […]
Ripple's Alderoty Says Crypto Is No Longer Just for 'Crypto Boys'
U.Today - Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has rejected the idea that cryptocurrency remains a niche movement dominated by young male enthusiasts, arguing that the industry now includes millions of Americans from all walks of life. Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has rejected the idea that cryptocurrency remains a niche movement dominated by young male enthusiasts, arguing that the industry now includes millions of Americans from all walks of life.
CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Political Divisions Push Crypto Bill Into September
CryptoPotato - The Senate shelved its landmark crypto bill before recess.
Government Auditors Question Evidence Behind DOGE’s $110 Billion Savings Claim
BeInCrypto - The Government Accountability Office found that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) Wall of Receipts includes savings estimates that are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, casting doubt on the $110 billion the entity claims it cut from federal spending. The report examined the DOGE Wall of Receipts, the public ledger the initiative used to display The post Government Auditors Question Evidence Behind DOGE’s $110 Billion Savings Claim appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Proposed CLARITY ethics deal could save Trump millions in taxes: Bloomberg
CoinTelegraph - The latest bipartisan ethics proposal would reportedly require Trump to divest crypto businesses while allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on those sales.
AI is reshaping wallet security, Jameson Lopp says after Coldcard thefts
Cryptopolitan - The flaw behind more than $83 million in Coldcard bitcoin thefts is about more than a single hardware wallet failure, according to Casa co-founder Jameson Lopp. It shows a broader change in cybersecurity, with artificial intelligence reducing the time needed for both attackers and defenders to uncover software vulnerabilities. In The Block’s The Starting Block...
China's Top 8 Polysilicon Producers Sign Anti-Volution Pledge After Pricing Guidance
Binance News - On August 6, eight major polysilicon producers in China signed an anti-involution pledge in Shanghai, a week after China's State Administration for Market Regulation issued price-compliance guidance to the solar sector, according to Jiemian News. The companies account for more than 90% of China's effective polysilicon capacity. The pledge calls for prices to stay no lower than full cost and for capacity that exceeds energy-consumption standards to be phased out. Jiemian News said some analysts estimate the move could remove more than 20% of capacity, after polysilicon prices had already fallen below 33,000 yuan per ton. The report also said multiple solar leaders responded cautiously to new U.S. tariff measures, with JinkoSolar saying it still needs to assess the ...
TrendForce Sees 2026 Cloud Capital Spending Rise 90% as AI Server Shipments Get Upgrade
Binance News - TrendForce said total capital spending by the world's nine major cloud service providers is expected to rise about 90% year over year in 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the firm said hyperscale CSPs and Tier-2 data centers have shown stronger demand for NVIDIA rack-scale AI servers, while Google and AWS are expected to ramp up their next-generation ASIC platforms in the second half of 2026, lifting expected annual AI server shipment growth from 28% to nearly 31%.
AI TRENDS | Global AI Funding Reaches $344 Billion in 2026, BofA Global Research Says
Binance News - BofA Global Research data show that global AI-related financing has reached $344 billion so far in 2026, compared with $136 billion for all of 2025. According to Odaily, $157 billion came from dollar-denominated hyperscale cloud providers, $62 billion from non-dollar cloud providers, $51 billion went to data center projects, $50 billion was linked to Nvidia and SpaceX, and $23 billion flowed into the chip sector.
Equinix Says ANA Upgrades Digital Infrastructure Via Equinix Fabric
Binance News - Equinix (NYSE: EQIX) said Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has upgraded its digital infrastructure through Equinix Fabric to support next-generation passenger services, including ticket booking, boarding, customer communications and operations systems. According to Ming Pao, ANA said the setup can speed up application testing, improve business flexibility and help it achieve a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership over five years.
Asia Pacific Share Sales Set Record on AI-Related Deals
Binance News - Blockbuster share sales by artificial intelligence-related companies in Asia Pacific drove record equity capital markets activity last month, despite weakness in the region's stock markets, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Falls as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Cool
Binance News - Bitcoin fell during Asian trading hours. According to Sina Finance, Novaque Research analysts said cooling expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and ongoing concerns about U.S. inflation continued to weigh on demand for crypto assets. Bitcoin may face further selling pressure as more leveraged traders bet on long-term gains while new bitcoin supply enters the market, Novaque added. If prices fail to rise, those traders could be forced to de-risk, which may trigger another wave of selling. Bitcoin fell 0.2% to $64,253.50.
US Treasury Sold Euros to Back the Yen — and the ECB Found Out After the Fact
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury sold euros last week to prop up the Japanese yen. Not dollars. Euros. And the European Central… Read the original on US Treasury Sold Euros to Back the Yen — and the ECB Found Out After the Fact. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Traders Say Hedge Funds Buy USD/JPY Put Options Before U.S. Jobs Data
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, traders said hedge funds bought short-term USD/JPY put options before the release of U.S. employment data. The longest maturity was one week, and USD/JPY was steady around 158.44. Some of the information came from foreign-exchange traders familiar with the transactions, who asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Remixpoint Reports Bitcoin Lending and Staking Results Through July 31, 2026
Binance News - Japan-based bitcoin treasury company Remixpoint has released an update on its crypto operations. According to Foresight News, as of July 31, 2026, the company had about 1,501.27 BTC in bitcoin lending principal and earned about 12.44 BTC in borrowing fees from February through July. Remixpoint also reported about 901.45 ETH and about 13,920 SOL in staking, with total staking rewards of about 28.89 million yen.
Pacific Basin CEO Sees Industry Shift After Iran Conflict
Binance News - Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. CEO Martin Fruergaard said the company is prepared for further business disruptions later this year and has a pipeline of 25 vessels, according to Bloomberg. He made the comments exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show."
BCA Research: Main Headwinds Pressuring Gold May Be Fading
Binance News - According to Jin10, BCA Research said the main factors suppressing gold's rise are fading, U.S. real interest rates may have already peaked, and the U.S. dollar could shift from a headwind for gold to a supportive force. The firm said gold's pullback may already be over.
Hong Kong Insurance Federation Responds to Rumor of 20% Tax on Mainland Offshore Policy Income
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) said no official policy document or implementing rules have been issued so far in response to market rumors that mainland China would levy a 20% personal income tax on offshore policy income.
Meta Faces Pressure in India Over Modi Post Restriction
Binance News - According to CNBC, Meta Platforms is facing increased scrutiny from Indian regulators after briefly restricting a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and being targeted for child-abuse content concerns. A parliamentary panel on Wednesday demanded that Mark Zuckerberg apologize within three days over the Modi post, warning that it could recommend revoking Meta’s safe harbor immunity in India, which would make the company liable for user-generated content on its platforms. Meta said chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan apologized to Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the error restricting Modi’s post, while local media later reported that Zuckerberg himself apologized over child abuse content, deepfake material and platform ...
Oil ETF Ping An Jumps 0.46% as WTI and Brent Rally
Binance News - As of 10:58 a.m. on August 7, 2026, the Guozheng Oil and Gas Index rose 0.35%, while Oil ETF Ping An (159199) gained 0.46% and was close to a fourth straight advance, trading at 0.88 yuan. According to Jiemian News, the ETF tracks the Guozheng Oil and Gas Index, which reflects price moves in listed oil and gas companies on the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing exchanges. The index’s top 10 holdings accounted for 71.98% of its weight as of July 31, 2026, led by PetroChina, JA Solar? No, wait, PetroChina, Jerry? No, sorry, it was PetroChina, Jieer? No.
Ethereum OG Whale Continues Buying LIT, Spending $9.1 Million in Two Months
Binance News - An Ethereum OG whale has continued accumulating LIT, according to onchain monitoring data. According to Foresight News, the whale spent $9.1 million over the past two months to buy 3.91 million LIT at an average price of $2.33 per token.
Whale Accumulates 3.91 Million LIT Over Two Months With $9.1 Million in Purchases
Binance News - A whale identified as 0x7378 has continued buying LIT over the past two months. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the wallet spent a total of $9.1 million to purchase 3.91 million LIT at an average price of $2.33 per token. The buying activity was reported on August 7, based on Lookonchain monitoring.
SEC filings show a $17.4 billion BlackRock crypto reversal as mystery investors redeem 106,000 BTC
CryptoSlate - IBIT and ETHA moved from a $13.91 billion Q2 increase to a $3.53 billion decrease, while three positive August sessions remain inconclusive. The post SEC filings show a $17.4 billion BlackRock crypto reversal as mystery investors redeem 106,000 BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI Chipmakers Seen Benefiting From Beijing Tech Push
Binance News - Chinese AI chip designers expect bumper sales this earnings season as Beijing pushes local firms to use homegrown components and cut reliance on American technology, according to Bloomberg.
ether.fi Removes All Restaking Exposure From weETH, Converting It Into an LST
Binance News - ether.fi said it has removed all restaking exposure from weETH, making the token a pure liquid staking token (LST). According to Foresight News, all restaking functions have been moved to weETHs, a liquid restaking token supported by Symbiotic.
BIP-110 Mandatory Signaling to Begin in About 48 Hours
Binance News - Foresight News posted on X (formerly Twitter). BIP-110 supporter @dathon_ohm said mandatory signaling for BIP-110 will begin in about 290 blocks, or roughly 48 hours, at block height 961,632. Miners will be required to signal readiness for BIP-110, or their blocks will be considered invalid and discarded. The post also advised miners and users to upgrade to Bitcoin Knots nodes and warned against continuing to run Bitcoin Core, saying Core will become unsafe after mandatory signaling begins. Foresight News noted that BIP-110 is a Bitcoin improvement proposal designed to ...
Wintermute’s US license pulls a top global crypto liquidity provider onto Wall Street rails
Cryptopolitan - One of the leading liquidity providers in the crypto space just made it to the US securities markets legally. On August 6, Wintermute announced that its New York-based company, Wintermute USA LLC, had registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC and became a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). According to Wintermute, the...
AI TRENDS | xAI’s Grokipedia Has Stopped Processing Edit Requests Since April 24
Binance News - xAI’s AI-generated encyclopedia, Grokipedia, has stopped processing edit requests since April 24, according to Lawfare. According to PANews, the backlog has remained in a review state for more than three months, with the system no longer approving or rejecting changes. Lawfare reported that Grokipedia’s automated backend system gradually stopped submitting model-generated edits between March and mid-April, leaving all later requests to human users. Those requests entered a loop without any handling. User-submitted factual corrections accounted for 97% of all submissions, and the system previously approved or adopted 76.5% of them. ...
STOCKS | SC Crude Rises 5.16% to 536 Yuan Per Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, SC crude oil contract 2609 strengthened sharply intraday, with gains widening to 5.16% as the price climbed to 536 yuan per barrel, turnover surpassing 51 billion yuan, open interest rising by nearly 1,500 lots, and volume and open-interest activity increasing together. The main butadiene rubber contract rose 4.00% intraday to 13,300 yuan per ton.
Ondo Perps Reaches Nearly $7 Billion in Trading Volume in Its First Month
Binance News - Odaily reported that Ondo Perps has been publicly live for nearly a month and has recorded total trading volume of nearly $7 billion. According to Odaily, the platform reached that level within about one month of launch.
Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
CoinTelegraph - Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to pursue a regulated local presence.
XRP Holders Tap $280 Million Morpho Vault via FXRP to Borrow RLUSD
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD stablecoins on Ethereum. Sentora made it official on August 3, adding FXRP as collateral… Read the original on XRP Holders Tap $280 Million Morpho Vault via FXRP to Borrow RLUSD. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket White Sox Outcome Swings 47% In One Hour
Binance News - Polymarket's "Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox" submarket saw the "Chicago White Sox" option swing sharply, falling from 78.5% one hour ago to 31.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 47% drop in probability, and users were advised to note the impact of related breaking news.
Nasdaq's 23-Hour Trading System Wins SEC Approval for December 6, 2026 Launch
Binance News - Nasdaq said its 23-hour trading system has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is scheduled to go live on December 6, 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. stock market will be closed for only one hour each day, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time, for system settlement and data processing, with trading open for the remaining 23 hours.
Senators Weigh Crypto Tax Deferral for U.S. President Donald Trump in Clarity Act Talks
Binance News - Bipartisan senators are discussing an ethics proposal for U.S. President Donald Trump that could include a provision allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on his crypto assets as part of efforts to advance the Clarity Act, Bloomberg reported. According to ChainCatcher, the proposal also calls for the president to divest crypto-related business interests, and the terms are still being negotiated between the White House and lawmakers. In June 2025, Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family crypto businesses, underscoring that much of his earnings have come from digital assets that benefit from his own policies. Democrats are seeking stronger ethics ...
Taiwan Pension Fund to Expand Stock Exposure via Outside Managers
Binance News - Taiwan’s $49 billion public-sector pension fund plans to allocate more assets to third-party managers to increase its exposure to global stock markets, according to Bloomberg.
AI TRENDS | Firmus Raises $2 Billion in Strategic Equity Funding
Binance News - Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus said it has completed a $2 billion strategic equity financing round. According to Odaily, the investors include Nvidia, Coatue, funds managed by Blackstone, other Blackstone investment vehicles, and global trading and technology firm Jane Street. Firmus said the financing will be used to accelerate the rollout of its Southgate AI Factory project in Australia and prepare for future expansion into other Asia-Pacific markets.
Steak n Shake Says Bitcoin Savings Will Fund Product Quality Upgrades
Binance News - U.S. fast-food chain Steak n Shake said funds saved from Bitcoin payments will be used to improve product quality, including 100% grass-fed beef, beef tallow fries, and real butter. According to Foresight News, the company said its next step is to improve its buns and cheese.
STOCKS | China Solar Shares Whipsawed by Domestic Policy Moves, US Tariff Threats
Binance News - Chinese solar stocks were volatile this week as domestic efforts to end below-cost sales collided with renewed US tariff threats, according to Bloomberg.
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September
CoinTelegraph - Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.
SK Hynix Expands Investment in South Korea's Corporate Bond Market
Binance News - AI-driven fundraising has led global technology giants to issue bonds, and SK Hynix is expanding its investment in South Korean corporate bonds as its cash holdings rise. According to Odaily, credit analysts and market participants estimate that the chipmaker bought about 10 trillion won to 40 trillion won in bonds this year, with the higher estimate including commercial paper. SK Hynix also recently posted a new job focused on managing, developing strategies for, and hedging company funds, including fixed-income investments in government bonds, corporate bonds, and short-term debt instruments. The company’s cash and cash equivalents reached 88 trillion won at the end of the ...
Global Funds Return to India IT Stocks After Months of Selling
Binance News - Global funds have piled back into India IT stocks after selling for months, according to Bloomberg. Smaller IT firms fared better than their larger counterparts during the June quarter.
China’s July Trade Balance Widens to $112.5 Billion
Binance News - According to Jin10, China’s trade balance in July, calculated in U.S. dollars, was $112.5 billion, above the expected $107 billion and down from the previous $125.62 billion.
China's July Imports in U.S. Dollars Rise 27.5% Year on Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's July imports in U.S. dollar terms rose 27.5% year on year, below the expected 27.70% and the previous 36.00%.
AI TRENDS | Alibaba Plans Revenue-Sharing Terms for Next Qwen Open-Source Model
Binance News - Alibaba plans to require revenue-sharing terms in the licensing agreement for its next-generation Qwen open-source AI model, according to people familiar with the matter. According to Odaily, the company wants large commercial users to share revenue generated by the model. The report said Alibaba's plan is similar to Moonshot's approach for Kimi K3. Under the Kimi K3 licensing agreement, users that offer the model as a service and generate annual revenue of more than $20 million must reach a commercial cooperation agreement with Moonshot, with the revenue-sharing ratio reaching up to 30%.
Walnut Capital Expects First-Half Loss to Rise 63% to 68%
Binance News - Hong Kong-listed Walnut Capital issued a profit warning and said it expects the loss attributable to owners for the six months ending June 30, 2026, to increase by about 63% to 68% from a year earlier, or about HK$26.7 million. According to Foresight News, the wider loss was mainly due to higher losses on cryptocurrency sales, lower cryptocurrency interest income recorded at fair value through profit or loss, and larger losses from changes in the fair value of financial assets. The company said the impact was partly offset by lower administrative and other operating expenses. It expects to release its interim results announcement ...
Toyota Recalls About 508,000 Camry Vehicles in the U.S.
Binance News - Toyota announced on August 6 local time that it is recalling about 508,000 2025-2026 Camry vehicles in the United States because the car's 7-inch combination meter may go black at startup, which could disable the turn signals, hazard lights and some warning sounds, according to Jiemian News.
AI TRENDS | Qwen App Update Adds Five New Features
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Qwen app and PC version have added five new features: research, scheduled tasks, office assistant, agent marketplace, and voice calls, while also supporting Alibaba's latest flagship model, Qwen3.8-MAX. All users can use the new features for free, and the office assistant will also offer paid access to more usage quota for professional users.
Lumilens Raises Over $700 Million in Series C Financing at $5.51 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Lumilens said it has completed a Series C financing round of more than $700 million, valuing the optical networking startup at $5.51 billion. According to Odaily, Atreides Management, Bain Capital Ventures, and Meritech co-led the round, and the company's total funding has exceeded $900 million. Lumilens provides optical communication and networking products used to increase data transmission speeds and reduce energy consumption in AI data centers. The company said it has begun supplying an unnamed hyperscale cloud computing company under a multibillion-dollar customer agreement.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Gains 1.00% to $62.14 an Ounce
Binance News - According to Jin10, spot silver rose 1.00% intraday to $62.14 per ounce.
GEOPOLITICS | FAA Orders Crack Checks on 471 Boeing 737 Max Jets
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration asked operators of 471 Boeing Co. 737 Max jets to inspect a component for cracks that could affect the aircraft's structural integrity, according to Bloomberg. The request covers 471 jets.
Metalpha Reports 2026 Fiscal-Year Results, Total Assets Nearly Double to $485.6 Million
Binance News - Metalpha reported its fiscal 2026 results for the year ended March 31, saying total assets nearly doubled to $485.6 million. The company also reported revenue of $37.1 million and said it remained profitable. According to Foresight News, Chief Executive Officer Adrian Wang said market volatility did not prevent the company from lowering client risk and improving returns through its hedging strategy and diversified products. He added that Metalpha will continue investing in talent and compliance systems to create long-term value.
STOCKS | Hong Kong AI Model Stocks Rise, MiniMax-W Gains More Than 9%
Binance News - Hong Kong AI model-related stocks rose, with MINIMAX-W up more than 9% and Zhipu up more than 6%. According to Odaily, market data showed the move in Hong Kong shares.
NTSB Investigates Marine One Near-Miss In Washington, D.C.
Binance News - According to Axios, federal aviation officials are investigating a reported loss of separation incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter and a commercial airliner near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement to Axios that it is investigating the event, and the Federal Aviation Administration said it is reviewing the incident. The FAA said there was a momentary loss of separation, that the aircraft then moved away from each other, and that the president was never in danger. A White House spokesperson said the administration is working with military, FAA and other security personnel to ensure Trump's continued safety. The FAA has permanent restrictions and a ban on ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong PCB Concept Shares Mostly Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, most Hong Kong-listed PCB concept shares rose, with Kingboard Laminates Holdings (01888.HK), Victory Giant Technology (02476.HK), and Suzhou Aoyang Technology (09630.HK) all gaining more than 4%, Guanghe Technology (01989.HK) rising more than 2%, and Dingtai High-tech (01377.HK) climbing more than 1%.
Jamie Dimon Says AI Infrastructure Investment May Lift U.S. GDP by 1 Point This Year
Binance News - JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said markets may be underestimating the effect of AI infrastructure investment on the U.S. economy. According to Odaily, he said the current AI buildout is not only a technology sector expansion but a broader investment cycle affecting manufacturing, energy, engineering, and employment. Dimon said AI-related investment could add about 1 percentage point to U.S. GDP this year and may contribute a similar amount next year. U.S. private data center construction spending reached an annualized $68.3 billion in June, up 45.8% year over year. ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Commercial Space Stocks Rise in Early Trading
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong commercial space stocks were active at the open, with Lens Technology (06613.HK) rising nearly 4%, Goldwind Science & Technology (02208.HK) rising more than 2%, and Top Robotics & Technology (07688.HK) rising nearly 2%.
Cloudflare Reports Second-Quarter Revenue Growth, Raises Full-Year Guidance
Binance News - Cloudflare reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $696.1 million, up 36% from a year earlier. It posted a GAAP operating loss of $205.7 million and non-GAAP operating income of $96.1 million, with non-GAAP net income of $107.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.29. According to ChainCatcher, operating cash flow was $117.6 million and free cash flow was $56.4 million, while cash and marketable securities totaled $4.163 billion at the end of the period. cRPO rose 35% year over year. Cloudflare said it expects third-quarter revenue of $736 million to $737 million ...
STOCKS | Singapore ONE Pass Holders More Than Double Since 2023 Launch
Binance News - According to Singapore's Acting Minister for Manpower, Jasmin Lau said in a written parliamentary reply on Wednesday that the number of ONE Pass holders rose from 3,600 to 8,500 over two years. Under Singapore's Ministry of Manpower rules, applicants must have earned at least 30,000 Singapore dollars in fixed monthly salary over the past year, or be set to earn at least that amount after being employed by a Singapore employer. Lau said about 70% of current pass holders work in financial and insurance services, information and communication, and professional services. The work visa is part of Singapore's efforts to attract and retain foreign talent. Hong Kong and other financial centers are also competing for international talent, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
STOCKS | Bernstein Strategists Say Asia Momentum Unwind May Not Be Over
Binance News - Bernstein quantitative strategists said the unwinding of Asia's previously popular momentum trades may not be over, even after a sharp pullback. According to Sina Finance, Rupal Agarwal and Cheng Zhang wrote in a report that investors should selectively hold momentum stocks, focus on high-quality companies and stocks with improving earnings momentum, and add low-volatility, high-dividend, and value assets. They also recommended reducing concentrated exposure to technology and artificial intelligence stocks and moving toward a more balanced portfolio. The strategists said a barbell strategy is the safest approach in the current ...
Brent Climbs 3.8% to $82.49 as Iran Tensions Escalate
Binance News - According to CNBC, Brent futures climbed 3.8% to close at $82.49 a barrel on Thursday and U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained about 2.8% to settle at $77.29 after Iran reportedly outlined a plan for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz that would bar U.S. and Israeli vessels. A U.S. official said any temporary routes would have no impediments, including no approvals, permissions, tolls or charges. Copper also rose to a record high of around $6.90 a pound on Thursday, while SpaceX shares rose after the first tranche of its locked-up stock became available for trading. SoftBank shares fell nearly 5% in early trade Friday even after the company posted a profit beat, helped by gains from its Intel stake and a higher valuation for ByteDance.
6 Institutions Hold 4.22% of Jafron Biomedical A Shares as of August 6
Binance News - Jafron Biomedical Co. Ltd. (300529.SZ) said in the first-half 2026 report released on August 7 that six institutional investors had disclosed holdings in the company's A-shares as of August 6, with combined holdings of 33.7158 million shares, or 4.22% of total share capital, according to Jiemian News. The shareholding ratio was down 0.26 percentage point from the previous quarter. Among the institutional investors, the newly disclosed public funds versus the previous quarter were China Merchants Anqi Bond A and Tianhong CSI Biomedicine ETF Initiated Link A, while Shenwan Lingxin ChiNext Quantitative Selected A was no longer disclosed. Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Ltd. was the only ...
Hong Kong Stocks Open Mixed; Nissen Technology Jumps 62% on Debut
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong stocks opened mixed, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.01% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.26%, while Nissen Technology (02261.HK) rose 62% on its first trading day.
South Korea Ministries Sign Pact to Promote Battery Recycling Industry
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment signed an agreement Friday to cooperate on promoting the battery recycling industry. Under the pact, the ministries will jointly build a platform to manage battery trade and history, connect certification systems for recycled materials, improve related regulations and carry out joint research and development projects. They will also set up a working-level consultative body to move the policies forward quickly and effectively. The government said establishing a sustainable battery life cycle is essential to developing the battery industry as a key future growth sector. Lithium-ion batteries used in smartphones, electric vehicles and ...
Fujifilm Shares Sink Most on Record After First-Quarter Miss
Binance News - Fujifilm Holdings Corp. shares tumbled by the most on record after the Japanese medical equipment maker reported first-quarter results that missed expectations, according to Bloomberg.
US Senate Won't Vote on Crypto Clarity Act Before Summer Break
Binance News - The US Senate will not vote on the crypto market structure bill before it breaks for the rest of the month, though industry leaders still hope for a vote in September when lawmakers return to Washington, CoinDesk reported, citing multiple people following the legislation. The industry had hoped the Senate would stay in session a few more days to resolve outstanding issues on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but senators from both parties had major unresolved concerns. The chamber returns Sept. 14 and will have three weeks to work on the bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed there would be no Clarity vote in August but said one would come next month, blaming Democratic insistence and pledging to queue it up first thing on return. ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says War Between the U.S. and Iran Will End Soon
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war between the United States and Iran will end soon and said Iran cannot continue for much longer. According to Odaily, he also said some U.S. military ammunition stocks are under pressure, while certain high-performance weapons have an almost unlimited supply and some other weapons are in relatively limited supply. Trump said U.S. defense companies are expanding production capacity, including building new Patriot and Tomahawk missile production facilities. He added that Reuters previously reported the U.S. Army has used up much of its stock of precision long-range missiles during the five-month U.S.-Iran conflict.
Japan GPIF to Release April-June Performance as Government Considers More Investment Flexibility
Binance News - Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) will release its April-June quarterly investment performance on Friday, while the Japanese government is debating whether the world's largest pension fund should reconsider its investment strategy. According to Sina Finance, the fund likely delivered solid returns as domestic and overseas stocks rose for much of the quarter. A strong result would underscore the resilience of GPIF's portfolio, which is currently split evenly across domestic bonds, foreign bonds, domestic stocks and foreign stocks. The fund completed its latest five-year review only a year ago, and a good performance could make it harder to justify a major overhaul of its ...
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Twilio Jumps 16% on Upbeat Guidance; Trade Desk Sinks 22% After Miss
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks moved sharply in after-hours trading following quarterly results. Twilio surged about 16% after issuing upbeat projections for the current quarter, guiding to adjusted earnings of $1.42 to $1.47 per share on revenue of $1.51 billion to $1.52 billion, above the LSEG consensus of $1.39 and $1.46 billion; the company also raised its full-year revenue growth forecast to a range of 18% to 18.5% from 14% to 15%. Cloudflare climbed 17% on solid full-year and current-quarter guidance, expecting adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share on revenue of $736 million to $737 million in the third quarter, versus the LSEG consensus of 32 cents and $722 million. Akamai Technologies rose 12% after posting second-quarter earnings of $1.59 per share, excluding items, ...