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Bitcoin buyers get 50% discount; institutions boost MSTR stakes; Riot sells 9,665 BTC for AI pivot.
Bitcoin Time Machine Hands Buyers a 50% Discount, Cameron Winklevoss Says
BeInCrypto - Cameron Winklevoss calls the AI trade a Bitcoin time machine, framing $64,000 BTC as a 50% discount on last year's peak. The post Bitcoin Time Machine Hands Buyers a 50% Discount, Cameron Winklevoss Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Nvidia’s H200 returns to China, but its market share keeps shrinking
Cryptopolitan - Small batches of Nvidia’s H200 AI accelerators have reportedly started arriving in China following the relaxation of Washington’s licensing rules. This development comes at an uncomfortable time for Nvidia since, although Chinese demand for its products is high, the company’s share in the world’s second-largest chip market is dropping below ten percent. The situation has...
Kospi Triggers Another Sidecar as Chip Rebound Stalls, Falls Over 6%
BeInCrypto - Kospi fell 6.45% Wednesday as chip stocks slid, triggering another Korea Exchange sell-side sidecar halt on the benchmark. The post Kospi Triggers Another Sidecar as Chip Rebound Stalls, Falls Over 6% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
A Treasure Hunter Pulled Up the Floorboards of an Old House and Found $46,000 in Cash From the 1950s
Bitcoin.com - Keith Wille, a Groton, Connecticut metal detectorist, was hired by a Western Massachusetts family that felt stuck with a 1950s-built house because of a decades-old legend about hidden cash. After carpenters tore through walls and floors and came up empty, Wille swept the attic and got metal pings from the floorboards, leading to a dust-covered […]
Unitree Stock Opens 629% Higher After Crypto Traders Underpriced Its Debut
BeInCrypto - Unitree Robotics stock opened 629% above its IPO price in Shanghai on Wednesday, overshooting the valuation crypto derivatives traders had priced into pre-IPO perpetual futures. The Hangzhou company raised about 6.1 billion yuan, or $905 million. Its stock opened at 1,100 yuan against an offer price of 150.8 yuan, then pared gains to 968.1 yuan. The post Unitree Stock Opens 629% Higher After Crypto Traders Underpriced Its Debut appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Despite Strategy Woes, 12 of 15 MSTR Institutional Holders Added Shares in Q2
BeInCrypto - Strategy's Q2 13F filings show 12 of its 15 largest institutional holders added MSTR shares despite the firm's Bitcoin sales. The post Despite Strategy Woes, 12 of 15 MSTR Institutional Holders Added Shares in Q2 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Temporal targets $12 billion valuation in $500 million AI infrastructure raise
Cryptopolitan - According to reports, the software firm known as Temporal, which developed the “durable execution” technology that allows AI agents and other long-running applications to recover from malfunctions without having to start again, is in the process of seeking approximately $500 million at a valuation of not less than $12 billion. If the funding round comes...
Riot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI Pivot
Bitcoin.com - Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in the second quarter of 2026, pushing its six-month total to 9,665 bitcoin as the Texas-based miner leans harder into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Q2 Sale Draws Down One of Mining’s Largest Treasuries Riot Platforms disclosed it sold 4,300 BTC during the second quarter of 2026, drawing down one of […]
Tom Lee Uses BlackRock’s Bitcoin Report to Pitch Ethereum as AI’s Verification Layer
BeInCrypto - Tom Lee cites BlackRock's bitcoin report to pitch Ethereum as AI's verification layer, but the report never makes that case. The post Tom Lee Uses BlackRock’s Bitcoin Report to Pitch Ethereum as AI’s Verification Layer appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Nasdaq Sets December 6 Launch for Nearly 23-Hour Trading Day
Bitcoin.com - Nasdaq has confirmed Dec. 6 of this year as its target date for a nearly 23-hour trading day, adding a 9 PM to 4 AM ET overnight session five days a week in a bid to match markets, including crypto, that never fully close. A Nearly Round-the-Clock Trading Day Nasdaq is preparing to extend its […]
Anthropic’s revenue surge puts OpenAI under pressure in enterprise AI race
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI’s revenues increased by 18% in the second quarter to reach $6.7 billion, while Anthropic’s revenue doubled to more than $11.6 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal’s report on August 18. The annualized revenue run rates demonstrate an even bigger difference in revenues between OpenAI and Anthropic. OpenAI’s revenue growth increased from about $20...
Kalshi Brings Crypto’s Perpetual Futures Model to Stocks With CFTC Filing
BeInCrypto - Kalshi filed with the CFTC to launch stock index and copper perpetuals, extending crypto's leverage model into equities. The post Kalshi Brings Crypto’s Perpetual Futures Model to Stocks With CFTC Filing appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Rillet Raises $100 Million Series C at $1 Billion Valuation
Binance News - AI-native accounting platform Rillet has raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $1 billion valuation. According to ChainCatcher, ICONIQ led the round, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Oak HC/FT, Bain Capital Ventures, and Battery Ventures. The company said its total funding has now exceeded $200 million. Rillet said it positions itself as an AI-native accounting platform that uses AI agents to replace traditional manual accounting workflows, can handle hundreds of operations in parallel, and generates a full audit trail. It said it currently serves more than 600 customers, including Neuralink and Mercor, and that about ...
Unitree Tech Stock Contract Tops $100 on Trade.xyz Ahead of STAR Board Listing
Binance News - Unitree Technology’s stock contract on trade.xyz quickly rose above $100 and was last quoted at $103.75 with less than half an hour remaining before its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market. According to Odaily, the move came shortly before the company’s planned debut on the board.
6 Institutions Hold 18.92% of Vatech Shares as Foreign Investors Add Stakes
Binance News - Vatech Co., Ltd. (002886.SZ) said in its August 19, 2026 half-year report that six institutional investors had disclosed holdings in its A shares as of August 18, 2026, with combined holdings of 49.8097 million shares, or 18.92% of total share capital. According to Jiemian News, the institutional ownership ratio rose 1.45 percentage points from the previous quarter. The investors included Shenzhen Yinqiao Investment, Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, Bank of Communications' GF Advantage Growth Stock Fund, ICBC's GF Jupeng Hybrid Fund, Goldman Sachs International - proprietary funds, and UBS AG. Foreign holdings increased in the period at Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, up 2.05%, while Goldman Sachs International - proprietary funds and UBS AG were newly ...
Lingwei Technology Reports 14 Institutional Investors Holding 13.62% of Shares
Binance News - Lingwei Technology (301373.SZ) said in its 2026 semiannual report that 14 institutional investors had disclosed holdings in the company’s A-shares as of August 18, 2026, with total holdings of 14.771 million shares, or 13.62% of its total share capital, according to Jiemian News. The top 10 institutional investors held 13.09% in aggregate, down 2.41 percentage points from the previous quarter. The company also said five public funds were newly disclosed this quarter, while one public fund was no longer disclosed.
STOCKS | Hitachi Construction Falls After $740 Million Block Trade
Binance News - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. shares fell the most in almost three weeks after a $740 million block trade, according to Bloomberg. Major shareholder Hitachi Ltd. sold its entire stake in the company as the Japanese conglomerate continues to divest assets and focus on core businesses.
States say Meta engineered Instagram and Facebook to keep children hooked
Cryptopolitan - Meta rejected accusations on Tuesday that it deliberately built Facebook and Instagram to addict children, as opening statements began in Oakland federal court in a case brought by 29 states. California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are leading at trial. California deputy attorney general Megan O’Neill told the jury Meta’s model was to “hook the...
China Sets Midpoint Rates Higher for the Yuan Against the U.S. Dollar and Several Currencies
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's interbank foreign exchange market set the yuan midpoint at 6.7854 per U.S. dollar on August 19, 2026, down 51 pips, while the euro midpoint was 7.8328, down 50 pips; the Hong Kong dollar midpoint was 0.86502, down 5.7 pips; the pound midpoint was 9.1586, down 99 pips; the Australian dollar midpoint was 4.7915, down 176 pips; the Canadian dollar midpoint was 4.8658, down 108 pips; the 100-yen midpoint was 4.2445, down 37 pips; the yuan-to-Russian ruble midpoint was 12.5909, up 192 pips; the New Zealand dollar midpoint was 3.9731, down 211 pips; the yuan-to-Malaysian ringgit midpoint was 0.59915, up 1.6 pips; the Swiss franc midpoint was 8.3334, down 168 pips; and the Singapore dollar midpoint was 5.2935, down 47 pips.
Yankees Option on Polymarket Jumps to 86.5% in Orioles Market
Binance News - The New York Yankees option in Polymarket’s Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles event surged from 47.5% an hour ago to 86.5%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 39% swing in the submarket and came amid a warning to watch for the impact of breaking news.
STOCKS | ZTO Express Posts 31.5% Rise In Interim Profit, No Dividend
Binance News - ZTO Express (2057) said interim profit rose 31.5% to RMB 5.169 billion, while revenue increased 22.5%, and it declared no dividend, according to Ming Pao. The company said core express delivery revenue climbed 22.8%. Second-quarter profit rose 57.3%, revenue increased 23%, and parcel volume grew 6.5%.
Hyundai Motor Unveils Fully Redesigned Tucson After Six Years
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the fully redesigned Tucson sport utility vehicle on Wednesday, marking the compact SUV's first complete overhaul in about six years. The All-New Tucson is the fifth-generation model and follows the fourth-generation version launched in September 2020. Hyundai said the new model has vertically oriented H-edge daytime running lights, a slim horizontal center lamp and a larger body designed to create more interior space.
AI Startup Temporal Seeks Valuation of at Least $12 Billion
Binance News - Temporal Technologies Inc. is in talks for a new funding round that would value the AI startup at at least $12 billion before the new money, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Donald Trump Urges Aides to Arrange Meeting With Kim Jong Un This Fall
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. President Donald Trump is urging aides to push for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as early as this fall, and has privately discussed holding a face-to-face meeting during his next trip to Asia, possibly in November.
AsiaStrategy’s Astra deal lets insider-linked buyers take ownership before $8 million comes due
CryptoSlate - Legal ownership can pass at closing, while the public agreements disclose no collateral, guarantee or escrow. The post AsiaStrategy’s Astra deal lets insider-linked buyers take ownership before $8 million comes due appeared first on CryptoSlate.
GEOPOLITICS | Evergrande Liquidators Contest Hong Kong Regulator in Court
Binance News - Hong Kong liquidators of China Evergrande Group are challenging the city’s watchdog in court over a deal that created a fund to compensate minority shareholders, according to Bloomberg. The Hong Kong court is set to hear arguments on whether the arrangement is valid.
Australian Property Developers Rise After Strong Full-Year Earnings
Binance News - Shares of two of Australia’s largest property developers surged after stronger full-year earnings showed resilience despite a housing market downturn, according to Bloomberg.
LG Energy Solution Opens Seventh North American Battery Plant in Michigan
Binance News - According to Yonhap, LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) said it has begun operations at its seventh battery plant in North America, a Michigan facility designed to produce batteries for energy storage systems (ESSs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The company said LG Energy Solution Michigan-Lansing is intended to help meet rising demand for ESS batteries and aims to reach more than 350 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of annual output at full-scale production. LGES Chief Executive Kim Dong-myung said the plant will support mobility, energy infrastructure and the digital economy, while U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said domestic battery production is key to America's energy future and to strengthening the U.S. battery supply chain. With the Lansing plant, LGES now has seven battery plants ...
Strategy Says 12 of Top 15 Institutional Shareholders Increased Stakes in Q2 2026
Binance News - Strategy said 12 of its top 15 institutional shareholders increased their stakes in the second quarter of 2026, lifting combined holdings by $1.2 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the company disclosed the update on its official X account. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy and listed as $MSTR, is known for holding large amounts of Bitcoin and for using equity and debt financing to add more BTC. The company said the disclosure shows continued institutional interest in its Bitcoin reserve strategy.
Strategy Says 12 of Top 15 MSTR Institutional Holders Increased Stakes in Q2 2026
Binance News - Strategy said 12 of the top 15 institutional holders of MSTR increased their positions in the second quarter of 2026, lifting the combined value of their holdings by $1.2 billion. According to Odaily, the company made the statement in a post.
Mizuho Forecasts BOJ Could Raise Rates as Soon as September
Binance News - Mizuho Financial Group expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates as soon as next month, citing a weak yen and persistent inflation pressure, according to Jiemian News. Kenya Koshimizu, co-head of Mizuho's global markets division, said the chance of a September rate hike is "quite high" and that the BOJ may shorten the interval between policy moves from about six months to three months. Koshimizu added that once the BOJ shifts to acting every three months, it would be difficult to slow the pace, and said the current 1% policy rate remains clearly negative in real terms after inflation.
Samsung Plans 240 Billion Won HVAC Production Line in South Korea
Binance News - Samsung Electronics said it will invest about 240 billion won to build a FläktGroup HVAC production line at its Gwangju plant in South Korea. According to Sina Finance, the new line is scheduled to be completed and begin production in 2028. The plant will produce FläktGroup HVAC systems, including high-end cooling solutions for artificial intelligence data centers. Samsung said it plans to use the facility to expand its domestic HVAC business and target growth demand from AI data centers. The company aims to turn HVAC into a new growth engine and rank among the industry's global top tier by 2030.
STOCKS | Japanese Shares Fall as Bond Yield Anxiety Hits AI Trade
Binance News - Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average fell for a second straight session, with chip-related shares leading declines as rising bond yields damped appetite for AI-linked stocks, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | China Telecom Tops Northbound Buying, Lenovo Leads Selling
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure Easy's Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding records showed that China Telecom (0728) saw the largest increase in holdings on the previous day, with 33.846 million shares added on the holding date of August 18, 2026, while Lenovo Group (0992) recorded the biggest reduction, with 31.642 million shares sold, according to Ming Pao.
Hedge Funds Bought U.S. Stocks Every Trading Day Last Week, The Kobeissi Letter Says
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that hedge funds bought U.S. stocks every trading day last week, marking the second-largest weekly buying volume in the past 12 months. According to Odaily, individual stocks accounted for about 70% of total buying, driven mainly by long purchases rather than short covering. Information technology and communication services saw the strongest demand, with eight of 11 sectors recording net buying. Macro products such as index futures and ETFs made up about 30% of total demand, while short positions in U.S.-listed ETFs fell for a sixth straight week. The letter said hedge funds are doubling down on U.S. stocks.
South Korea-U.S. Ulchi Freedom Shield Drill to Be Halved, Seoul Says It Cannot Confirm
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, South Korea-U.S. joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield will be shortened by half and end early after defensive operations conclude, according to a South Korean military source, while South Korea's Defense Ministry said on the 19th that it could not confirm the report.
Trump Picks White House Aide Heidi Overton to Lead FDA
Binance News - US President Donald Trump has chosen White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration after a turbulent year at the agency, according to Bloomberg. The FDA has seen high-profile staff exits and complaints from industry.
Harvard Agrees To $53 Million Settlement Over Mishandled Donated Bodies
Binance News - According to the BBC, Harvard has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits brought by families who said the university mishandled the bodies of relatives donated to its medical school. The proposed settlement, filed in a Boston court on Monday, would end claims against Harvard Medical School after former morgue manager Cedric Lodge pleaded guilty to stealing and selling human remains on the black market. Harvard said in a letter shared on Monday that multi-million dollar settlement funds will be established for families once the court approves the agreement. The school also said it will create an annual financial-aid scholarship for ...
Telegram Applies for .gram Domain From ICANN
Binance News - Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on X that Telegram has applied to ICANN for the ".gram" domain. According to PANews, if approved, Telegram users would be able to register second-level domains in the format of yourname.gram and host interactive websites through Telegram.
GEOPOLITICS | Indonesia Seen Keeping Rates Steady in First Meeting Under Acting Governor Destry Damayanti
Binance News - Indonesia’s central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under Acting Governor Destry Damayanti, according to Bloomberg. Investors are watching how she balances currency stability with President Prabowo Subianto’s push for growth.
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei Futures Sink 2.2% on Wall Street Chip Rout; KOSPI Futures Slide 4.3%
Binance News - According to JPX, Yonhap and HKET, Asian index futures fell across the board in the overnight session after a sharp selloff in U.S. semiconductor shares, a spike in long-dated Treasury yields and a more than 2% jump in oil prices on renewed Middle East tensions weighed on risk sentiment. Nikkei 225 futures for September delivery ended the Osaka Exchange night session at 66,060, down 1,480 points or 2.19%, after opening at 67,430 and printing a session low of 66,060 on volume of 10,791 contracts. The Nikkei 225 mini September contract closed the night at 66,045, down 1,500 points. ...
AFTERMARKET MOVES | La-Z-Boy Sinks 17% on Weak Guidance; Keysight, Jack Henry Rise
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks moved in extended trading. La-Z-Boy tumbled 17% after posting first-quarter adjusted earnings of 43 cents per share, down 9% from a year earlier, while adjusted operating income fell 20% to $18.7 million. The recliner maker guided current-quarter revenue to a range of $500 million to $520 million, missing the FactSet consensus of $536.8 million. Keysight Technologies rose 2% after third-quarter earnings of $3.07 per share, excluding items, topped the $2.48 expected by analysts polled by FactSet, with revenue of $1.85 billion beating the $1.75 billion estimate. Jack Henry & Associates gained 3% after fourth-quarter earnings of $1.57 per share on revenue of $644 million, ahead of the $1.47 and $631.6 million analysts anticipated. Toll Brothers dipped ...
Terton Capital Faces Renewed Resistance in Second Golfzon Buyout Bid
Binance News - Terton Capital’s second attempt to take South Korea’s Golfzon Holdings Co. private is facing renewed resistance from a minority shareholder, according to Bloomberg. Golfzon’s stock is trading above the tender price, suggesting the buyer may struggle to win over investors on the current terms.
Anthropic's Expanded Revolving Credit Facility May Exceed $10 Billion Target
Binance News - Anthropic's expanded revolving credit facility is expected to exceed its roughly $10 billion target, as multiple banks seek to join the deal and improve their chances of playing a larger role in the company's IPO, according to Jiemian News. Jiemian News reported that discussions are still under way, and Anthropic may ultimately cap the facility at the target size or below it. The company has asked the most active lead banks in the facility to each provide about $1.25 billion, while the next tier of active lenders is being encouraged to commit about $1 billion each. Banks with lower participation are expected to pledge about $750 million or less. In syndicated lending, larger commitments ...
Zhongji Innolight Plans RMB 1.747 Billion Stake Purchase in Zhongshi Technology
Binance News - Zhongji Innolight said it plans to acquire a 10.47% stake in Zhongshi Technology for RMB 1.747 billion, another example of an optical module maker moving further upstream in the supply chain, according to Jiemian News. The article said domestic and overseas optical communications companies are broadly accelerating upstream expansion along the chain from optical components and optical chips to epitaxial wafers, substrates and high-purity metal raw materials. Industry participants told Jiemian News that the main driver is rapid demand growth from AI data centers for optical modules and fast technology iteration, which has made optical chips the bottleneck in the industry chain and a key ...
Japan Core Machinery Orders Rise 9.7% in June, Beating Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's core machinery orders rose 9.7% month on month in June, above the expected 7.80% and the previous -12.40%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Losses as Bond Rout and Hormuz Standoff Pressure Outlook
Binance News - Gold steadied after a bond rout and deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz snapped a nascent uptrend, according to Bloomberg.
Santos First-Half Profit Misses Estimates on Project Delays
Binance News - Santos Ltd. reported first-half profit that missed analyst estimates, as higher global energy prices tied to the war in the Middle East did not offset commissioning delays at two key projects, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Foxconn Invests $358.4 Million in Vietnam Unit, Buys Mexico Shares
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Foxconn said its subsidiary Foxconn Singapore Pte Ltd acquired equity in FuKang Technology for $358.4 million as a long-term investment. FuKang Technology is Foxconn's subsidiary in Vietnam. Foxconn also said its subsidiary Cloud Network Technology Singapore bought shares in FII AMC MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. for about $27 million.
1872 raises $15 million to automate steel welding for AI data centers
Cryptopolitan - Three ex-SpaceX engineers raised $15 million to open 1872, a Cincinnati steel factory using robotic welding to supply AI data centers and nuclear reactors.
Trump Adopts New Iran Strategy: Disengagement
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump has shifted to a new strategy on Iran after weeks of hoping for positive progress in U.S.-Iran talks with little result. According to Sina Finance, citing an American official and people familiar with the matter, Trump told senior government envoys to stop talks with Iran, while White House officials recently told political allies that the U.S. is adjusting its strategy from striking Iran as soon as possible to containing Iran over the long term. After the ceasefire agreement signed in June collapsed, Trump had repeatedly said negotiations were progressing well and that a new agreement was close, but he is now saying there have been no diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran at all.
HIVE’s $84.7 million Swedish tax provision eclipsed revenue even as Bitcoin output hit a record
CryptoSlate - The non-cash liability equals about 41% of cash, while HIVE’s filings leave the payment timetable unresolved. The post HIVE’s $84.7 million Swedish tax provision eclipsed revenue even as Bitcoin output hit a record appeared first on CryptoSlate.
STOCKS | JBS Offers $1.2 Billion to Buy Remaining Pilgrim’s Pride Shares
Binance News - Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. shares jumped after JBS NV offered to buy the chicken producer’s shares it does not already own in a stock deal valued at about $1.2 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Jingzhida H1 Revenue Rises 81.17% as Gross Margin Climbs to 43.38%
Binance News - Jingzhida reported first-half 2026 revenue of 804 million yuan, up 81.17% year on year, with total profit of 76.1858 million yuan, up 172.61%, and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders of 44.4917 million yuan, up 62.48%, according to Jiemian News. Gross margin rose to 43.38%, up 7.33 percentage points from a year earlier. The company said its business covers semiconductor memory chip testing, computing chip testing, probe cards, XR inspection and AMOLED inspection. Memory chip testing equipment revenue grew 147.05% in the period, and Jingzhida is advancing an 18Gbps high-speed FT test machine project whose core technical ...
GEOPOLITICS | China’s Bond Curve Flattens as Long-End Yields Keep Falling
Binance News - China’s long-end yields have kept falling, driving aggressive curve flattening and widening a macro gap with global markets, where long-dated rates have reached multi-year highs, according to Bloomberg. The move reflects a deeper policy divide between China and its peers.
Unitree Robotics to Start Trading After $904 Million Shanghai IPO
Binance News - Unitree Robotics is set to begin trading in Shanghai on Wednesday after raising 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. The listing will make Unitree the first publicly traded humanoid robot maker in mainland China.
AI Boom and Energy Shocks Split Southeast Asia Growth
Binance News - Vietnam remained Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing major economy in the second quarter, while Thailand lagged, according to Bloomberg. Tech and energy trends drove uneven economic performance across the region.
Singapore Casino License Scrutiny Turns to Resorts World Sentosa
Binance News - Singapore casino operator Resorts World Sentosa is drawing attention after its Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers earlier this year offered a bottle of Martell Cognac as the top prize, while rival Marina Bay Sands gave away a Mercedes-Benz CLA 200, according to Bloomberg. The comparison has put Resorts World’s casino license in focus.
Hong Kong Exchanges' Non-Equity Expansion Seen as Crucial for Shares
Binance News - Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.'s record trading volumes and new listings have provided little lift to its shares, according to Bloomberg. Analysts are increasingly looking to the exchange operator's expansion beyond equities for a boost.
STOCKS | Japanese Companies Post Biggest Earnings Beat in Five Years as Profits Top 21 Trillion Yen
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Japanese companies posted their biggest earnings beat in five years despite surging oil prices, with about 71% of firms reporting profits above analyst expectations in the three months through June and the combined net profit of the 500 largest companies rising above 21 trillion yen ($132 billion), topping the previous record of about 18 trillion yen a year earlier.
New Zealand Input PPI Rises 2.9% in Q2
Binance News - According to Jin10, New Zealand's input PPI rose 2.9% quarter on quarter in the second quarter, compared with 1.40% previously.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Revenue Rose 18% Quarter Over Quarter, but Losses Widened
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI told investors that its second-quarter revenue rose 18% from the first quarter, while losses widened further, disappointing some shareholders who had hoped the startup would make more progress in catching up with Anthropic. According to people familiar with the matter, the company generated $6.7 billion in revenue in the three months ended June 30, compared with $5.7 billion in the first quarter, while its operating margin fell further, dimming the prospect of profitability before its much-anticipated IPO.
Jim Cramer Says Market Negativity Is Creating Buying Opportunities
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Tuesday that persistent market pessimism is creating opportunities for investors who can tolerate more near-term volatility. He pointed to rising Treasury yields, sticky inflation and elevated oil prices as pressures on stocks, but said those concerns are overshadowing signs of resilience in the economy. The 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.33%, its highest level in nearly two decades, while Brent crude topped $90 a barrel as U.S.-Iran negotiations remained stalled. Cramer said he does not expect Brent crude to rise much beyond $100 as additional supply comes online, and he said higher Treasury yields could eventually attract buyers seeking better returns on government debt. He also said he sees opportunity in technology, citing a record ...
OpenAI Revenue Rises to $6.7 Billion in Three Months Through June
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI said its revenue rose to $6.7 billion in the three months through June.
Mozilla Tests an AI 'Smart Window' in Firefox—But Only If You Opt In
Decrypt - The optional window puts an assistant of your choice next to your tabs, with a switch to disable it.
This public company now controls 18% of Zcash mining power after $33 million Winklevoss-linked deal
CryptoSlate - Only 5.38 million shares are initially issuable, leaving most of the deal's equity impact behind an approval gate. The post This public company now controls 18% of Zcash mining power after $33 million Winklevoss-linked deal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
LG Energy Solution Talks With US on Drone Batteries
Binance News - LG Energy Solution Ltd. is in talks with the US government and major defense contractors to supply batteries for drones and other unmanned weapons systems, according to Bloomberg. The company is seeking to tap rising demand for military hardware as electric vehicle demand sputters.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Expected to Start IPO Process Within Weeks
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said Anthropic is expected to start its IPO process within weeks.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 5.42 Tons to 1,025.24 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings decreased by 5.42 tons from the previous day to 1,025.24 tons.
White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt Remains Optimistic on Clarity Act Passage
Binance News - White House chief crypto adviser Patrick Witt said he remains optimistic that the Clarity Act will ultimately become law, despite ongoing disputes over stablecoin yields and Trump’s crypto conflicts of interest. According to Odaily, Witt made the remarks on Tuesday at the SALT annual conference in Wyoming. Witt said lawmakers are currently in the August recess and are expected to return to Washington in mid-September. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has scheduled a procedural vote on the bill for September 15. ...
Trading Technologies Advances into Prediction Markets with OG.com Collaboration
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Trading Technologies International is moving into prediction markets. The company plans to connect its platform to OG.com, Crypto.com’s CFTC-regulated prediction… Read the original on Trading Technologies Expands into Prediction Markets with OG.com Partnership. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple's Stuart Alderoty Says September 15 Will Be Key for Clarity Act Progress
Binance News - Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said September 15 will be a key date for determining whether the U.S. Clarity Act crypto market structure bill can keep moving forward. According to Odaily, he said the Senate will hold its first procedural motion on that date to decide whether to proceed to debate, and the motion needs 60 votes to advance the bill. Alderoty, who also serves as chairman of the National Crypto Association, said the SEC and CFTC have publicly stated they will continue developing crypto regulatory rules even if market structure legislation stalls. He said closer coordination between the two agencies is a positive sign, noting that they have ...
Roz Brewer Says U.S. Retail Needs Global Partners
Binance News - Spelman College Chair Emerita Rosalind "Roz" Brewer, former chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, discussed the state of the U.S. consumer in the current economy with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick at the Bloomberg New Voices event in Martha's Vineyard, according to Bloomberg.
Fed September Hold Probability at 65%, CME FedWatch Shows
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch shows a 65% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in September, while the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike is 35%. According to Jin10, the probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged by October is 51.4%, with a 41.3% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike and a 7.4% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike.
STOCKS | ZTO Express Q2 adjusted EPS is RMB 3.79, revenue rises 23% to RMB 14.55 billion
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, ZTO Express reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per ADS of RMB 3.79 and revenue of RMB 14.55 billion, up 23% year over year.
Fort Robotics Plans $500 Million SPAC Listing Under FROB
Binance News - Fort Robotics, the Philadelphia-based robotics startup backed by Mark Cuban, plans to go public through a $500 million SPAC deal and expects to list on Nasdaq under the ticker FROB, according to Bloomberg. CEO Samuel Reeves said the company chose a SPAC over a traditional IPO for speed and efficiency as it scales its technology, operations, go-to-market strategy and international expansion.
GEOPOLITICS | US Army Picks Hanwha Defense USA for Mobile Tactical Cannon
Binance News - The US Army selected Hanwha Defense USA to supply its new Mobile Tactical Cannon, according to Bloomberg. The award marks a win for the South Korean conglomerate’s U.S. subsidiary.
Australia Stocks Near Six-Year High in Asia-Pacific Valuations
Binance News - Australia's stock market may be emerging as a rare safe haven from AI-driven volatility in Asian equities, according to Bloomberg. A nascent rally has pushed valuations close to overtaking India as the Asia-Pacific's priciest major market for the first time in six years. Shaw and Partners Asset Management Investment Director Julia Lee discussed what that could mean for index heavyweights including BHP and CSL on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.
Rare Books Traced to Amazon AI Training Facility to Be Scanned and Destroyed
Decrypt - A tracking device planted in a book order ended at a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for training data.
Fletcher Building Sees No Meaningful NZ Demand Recovery Until 2027
Binance News - Fletcher Building Ltd., New Zealand’s largest construction materials company, does not expect a meaningful recovery in its markets until 2027, according to Bloomberg. The outlook adds to signs of muted economic growth in the second half of this year.
AI | Revolution’s Hall Says AI Is Helping Entrepreneurs of Color Compete
Binance News - David Hall, managing partner at Revolution, said artificial intelligence is helping entrepreneurs of color compete, according to Bloomberg. He made the remarks in a conversation with Romaine Bostick at the Bloomberg New Voices event in Martha's Vineyard.
Polymarket Submarket Odds Swing Sharply on Elon Musk Tweet Count Prediction
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for Elon Musk’s tweet count prediction, labeled “120-139,” saw the probability of the “Yes” option swing sharply, falling from 27.55% one hour earlier to 11.4%, a drop of 16.15 percentage points. According to ChainCatcher, the move may reflect the impact of related breaking news.
Nasdaq Embraces Crypto-Style Trading With 23-Hour Market Plan
CryptoPotato - Nasdaq's proposed schedule still includes a one-hour daily pause for processing and transition to the next trading day.
AI TRENDS | Google Says Its AI Can Handle Some Frontline Deployment Engineer Tasks
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Information reported that Google (GOOG.O) said its AI can complete some of the work of frontline deployment engineers.
SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act
CoinTelegraph - The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain exemptions for token issuance.
Iraq Approves Three-Month Crude Export Mechanism Starting September 1
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iraq approved a three-month crude oil export mechanism starting September 1, allowing local and international companies to export crude oil.
Arguing With People on X May Get You More Posts You Hate as Algo Feeds on Ragebait
Decrypt - X’s algorithm may turn argumentative replies into a feedback loop that serves users more content that clashes with their values, with the effect stronger among Democrats, researchers found.
Strategy Hasn’t Bought Bitcoin Since the Middle of June
Binance News - Strategy hasn’t bought Bitcoin since the middle of June. According to Bloomberg, the company has not made a Bitcoin purchase since then.
Toll Brothers, Keysight, La-Z-Boy, Mercury Systems And Jack Henry Move After Earnings
Binance News - According to CNBC, Toll Brothers, Keysight Technologies, La-Z-Boy, Mercury Systems and Jack Henry & Associates moved in after-hours trading after reporting quarterly results and issuing guidance. Toll Brothers fell 0.3% after saying it expects fourth-quarter deliveries of 3,450 to 3,550, compared with the StreetAccount consensus estimate of 3,508, while third-quarter earnings came in at $2.97 per share on revenue of $2.65 billion, above LSEG estimates of $2.93 per share on revenue of $2.61 billion. Keysight Technologies rose 2% after posting third-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.07 per share and revenue of $1.85 billion, both above FactSet estimates. La-Z-Boy dropped 17% after reporting adjusted first-quarter earnings of 43 cents per share, down 9% from a year ...
Katzen Says Manhattan Luxury Home Contracts Jumped 39% in October
Binance News - Frances Katzen, founder of The Katzen Team and a top broker at Douglas Elliman in New York City, said the housing market is showing a pronounced K-shaped trend, with overall activity slowing while Manhattan's high-end segment grows, according to Bloomberg. She said contract signings in Manhattan rose 39% year over year in October, and properties priced between $3 million and $5 million were up 27%.
AI | Anthropic Plans Extra Voting Power for CEO Ahead of Wall Street Debut
Binance News - Anthropic PBC plans to give Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei and other co-founders shares with extra voting power as it prepares for a Wall Street debut, according to Bloomberg. The Information reported the plan, citing people familiar with the matter.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghai Calls for Caution Over U.S.-Israeli Actions
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghai called on regional parties not to make baseless accusations against Iran and urged them to remain alert to the malicious actions of the United States and Israel that continue to undermine regional peace, as well as their history of false-flag operations.
U.S. API Crude Production Rises to 238,000 Barrels Per Day in Week to August 14
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. API crude oil production was 238,000 barrels per day in the week to August 14, compared with 34,000 barrels per day previously.
U.S. API Crude Inventories Fall 328,000 Barrels in Week to August 14
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. API crude inventories fell by 328,000 barrels in the week to August 14, compared with 9.072 million barrels previously.
API Cushing Crude Inventories Fall 1.438 Million Barrels in Week to August 14
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. API Cushing crude inventories fell 1.438 million barrels in the week to August 14, compared with 1.571 million barrels previously.
STOCKS | API Data Show U.S. Crude Inventories Fell 328,000 Barrels Last Week
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, American Petroleum Institute (API) data showed U.S. crude inventories fell 328,000 barrels last week after rising 9.072 million barrels in the previous week.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Plans Super-Voting Shares to Preserve Founder Control
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Information reported that Anthropic is preparing a class of shares with extra voting rights for CEO Dario Amodei and other co-founders to help the founding team resist pressure from outside shareholders. Anthropic would also keep its existing non-shareholder trustee system and use the special class of shares to elect most board members, further reducing the influence of outside shareholders on corporate governance.
AI | Yesha Yadav Calls Kalshi’s $40 Billion Valuation ‘Staggering’
Binance News - Yesha Yadav, a Vanderbilt Law School professor and associate dean, said Kalshi’s $40 billion valuation is “staggering” on Bloomberg Crypto, according to Bloomberg. She joined Scarlet Fu and Dushyant Shahrawat to discuss the growth of prediction markets and regulation.
Ripple Executes Massive Burn of RLUSD Minted on XRP Ledger
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple just torched nearly everything it printed. Over the past month, the company minted $449.3 million worth of RLUSD —… Read the original on Ripple’s $449 Million RLUSD Minting Leads to Shocking 99% Burn on XRP Ledger. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BitcoinTreasuries.NET Authorized to Sell Digital Assets to Buy Back Shares
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that it was authorized earlier this month to sell digital assets to repurchase shares. According to Odaily, CAN shares have risen 24% since August 1.