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SEC proposes new crypto rules; Winklevoss controls 18% Zcash mining; Bitcoin whale moves $13.7M.
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.
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.
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.
SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering Path
Bitcoin.com - The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings reaching $75 million annually. The plan also introduces a conditional safe harbor and federal disclosure requirements. SEC Sets Two Exempt Offering Routes The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 18 that Regulation Crypto Assets would create specialized federal offering […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Seizes 18% of Total Zcash Hashrate
Bitcoin.com - On Tuesday, Cypherpunk Technologies disclosed that it has launched a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining fleet with about 4.2 GSol/s of computing power after completing a $33.33 million equity transaction with Winklevoss Capital. The Nasdaq-listed privacy technology company said the fleet is already operating and represents roughly 18% of the Zcash network’s total computing power, or […]
Anthropic Copies Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO Playbook With One Major Difference
BeInCrypto - Anthropic plans supervoting shares for founders before its IPO, copying SpaceX’s Musk playbook with one key safeguard. The post Anthropic Copies Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO Playbook With One Major Difference appeared first on BeInCrypto.
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.
Paris keeps its cyber testing at home as Mistral gets the work OpenAI cannot
Cryptopolitan - France will hire sovereign AI firms such as Mistral, not OpenAI, to probe government systems after a tax agency breach exposed 700,000 taxpayers.
SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face
Decrypt - The proposed rules would let crypto projects raise capital through token sales without full securities registration and create a path for tokens to separate from investment contracts.
Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto
CoinTelegraph - A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a Democratic candidate, possibly leading to PAC-funded negative ads.
Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate
CoinTelegraph - The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.
Trump's SEC and CFTC move to write crypto rules as CLARITY Act stalls
Cryptopolitan - Two of the United States’ financial regulators, headed by Trump-appointed chiefs, are planning to write cryptocurrency rules on their own while the CLARITY Act remains stuck in the Senate. Lawmakers have only about 14 working days after they return from recess to pass the CLARITY Act before the October election break. What are the proposed...
Markets Confident OpenAI Releases Its Next AI Model in Weeks
Decrypt - Traders are betting OpenAI's next frontier model lands within weeks—even after the company pumped the brakes.
New SEC Crypto Rules Revive the Question XRP Made Famous
BeInCrypto - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed Regulation Crypto Assets on Tuesday, opening a legal route for token sales to US investors and a formal exit from securities treatment. The exit question sat at the center of the SEC’s long court fight with Ripple over XRP. Tuesday’s proposal would replace years of litigation with The post New SEC Crypto Rules Revive the Question XRP Made Famous appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Justiin Sun dismisses 'made up' HTX address poisoning rumors
Cryptopolitan - Justin Sun, the founder of TRON and owner of the HTX exchange, has dismissed a wave of reports that exchange wallets had been spraying small crypto transfers at unrelated addresses. Sun said that the claims were fabricated, writing in Chinese on X on August 18, which, when translated to English, reads, “The investigation is clear:...
Bitcoin Whale From 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7M After 14 Years
Bitcoin.com - Amid August’s wave of dormant bitcoin suddenly waking up after the Coldcard exploit, a relic from 2012 joined the action, moving 212 BTC worth $13.72 million after sitting untouched for more than 14 years. Vintage BTC Holder Realizes a 584,725% Gain August has turned into a graveyard awakening for long-dormant bitcoin, with coins untouched for […]
Bitcoin Wallet Maker BitBox Says AI Found Severe Flaws in Firmware
Decrypt - The Swiss hardware-wallet maker found two severe bugs with the help of frontier AI models, and warns that older firmware leaves you exposed.
Prediction Markets Assign 67-71% Odds to Fed Holding Rates Steady in September
DailyHODL - Prediction markets on Kalshi and Myriad are pricing a strong chance the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its September 2026 meeting, closely matching economist expectations from a Reuters poll. The post Prediction Markets Assign 67-71% Odds to Fed Holding Rates Steady in September appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Kraken’s Krak debuts US debit card as Payward broadens financial services push
CoinTelegraph - The multi-asset card lets US customers spend crypto and fiat and earn cashback as Kraken’s parent company expands across financial services.
Wall Street Backed Bitcoin, Then Watched It Crash 50%, Two Reports Explain
BeInCrypto - BlackRock and VanEck explain how leverage and ETF outflows fueled the Bitcoin crash, and why both firms stay constructive. The post Wall Street Backed Bitcoin, Then Watched It Crash 50%, Two Reports Explain appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Google Is Paying $10 Million to Use Spirit Airlines Data to Train Its AI Models
Decrypt - The bankrupt airline’s internal communications and business records could soon be used to improve Google’s AI systems.
World Liberty Financial Clarifies Non-Ownership of AI Platform WorldClaw
TheCurrencyAnalytics - World Liberty Financial says it doesn’t own or run WorldClaw. Simple enough. But the question of whether it profits from… Read the original on World Liberty Claims No Ownership of WorldClaw, But Financial Links Remain Unclear. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OpenAI launches teen ChatGPT with tighter limits for under-18s
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI has started rolling out a version of ChatGPT built specifically for Teens aged 13 to 17. The rollout comes after OpenAI has been dragged through the courts over lawsuits tying ChatGPT conversations to teen suicides. How will the teen ChatGPT work? OpenAI is rolling out a new version of its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, which...
Federal prosecutors blast ex-Celsius CEO’s motion to vacate as ‘without merit’
CoinTelegraph - Currently serving a 12-year sentence in federal prison, Alex Mashinsky continues to explore legal avenues to vacate his conviction related to activities at Celsius.
DMND Empowers Miners with New Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Revenue Model
TheCurrencyAnalytics - On August 14, DMND quietly dropped a game-changer in the mining sector. The pool, operating on Stratum V2, has integrated… Read the original on DMND Shifts Bitcoin Mining Revenue Control to Miners with Stratum V2. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Circle still tells users to buy Noble USDC on Coinbase after cutoff date passes
CryptoSlate - Coinbase warned later Noble deposits may not be recoverable, while its notice left the cutoff’s clock time unspecified. The post Circle still tells users to buy Noble USDC on Coinbase after cutoff date passes appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Kraken Opens 7,000 US Stocks to European Investors
Bitcoin.com - Kraken has opened commission-free U.S. stock trading to eligible customers across the European Economic Area. The rollout combines traditional equities, tokenized stocks and crypto assets within one regulated account. Kraken Expands Stock Trading Across the EEA Eligible customers across the European Economic Area gained access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks on Aug. 18, when […]
The AI Hype in One Chart
Trustnodes - Over the many hypes and events we have seen over the past two decades, nothing beats AI, or even comes anywhere close to it.
Anonymous Trader Dominates Polymarket CLARITY Act Market with Major Position
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A single anonymous account has basically taken over Polymarket’s CLARITY Act market. The trader dropped $499,999 in USDC, built a… Read the original on One Whale’s $414,895 Bet Is Warping Polymarket’s CLARITY Act Odds. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Metaplanet takes Super League stake for US Bitcoin treasury Superplanet
Cryptopolitan - Superplanet (Nasdaq: SLE) opened trading hot on Tuesday, August 18, after Metaplanet revealed its plan to take over roughly 95.7% stake in Super League Enterprise’s (Nasdaq: SLE) business in exchange for 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash. The deal closed with the Nasdaq-listed gaming firm getting a rebrand as a US Bitcoin treasury company,...
Metaplanet Makes 2,100 BTC Investment to Launch U.S. Bitcoin Treasury Platform
U.Today - Metaplanet eyes major expansion in the U.S. as it reveals plans to invest 2,100 BTC worth over $132 million in Super League. Metaplanet eyes major expansion in the U.S. as it reveals plans to invest 2,100 BTC worth over $132 million in Super League.
Japan's Metaplanet Plants Its Flag in the US With $132M Bitcoin Treasury Deal
Decrypt - The Tokyo-listed firm will seed gaming media company Super League—to be renamed Superplanet and trade as SUPA—with 2,100 BTC.
Mitsubishi Boosts MSTR Stake
U.Today - Mitsubishi UFJ is boosting its exposure to Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. Mitsubishi UFJ is boosting its exposure to Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
Tom Lee Says Ethereum Poised for Major Gains Against Bitcoin on Stronger Tailwinds
DailyHODL - Fundstrat's Tom Lee is highlighting Ethereum's larger tailwinds than past cycles, expecting the ETH/BTC ratio to rise substantially due to Wall Street tokenization and agentic AI. The post Tom Lee Says Ethereum Poised for Major Gains Against Bitcoin on Stronger Tailwinds appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Potential BOJ Interest Rate Increase Threatens Bitcoin Amid Yen Instability
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Japan is bleeding from three wounds at once. The yen, the bond market, and the country’s debt math are all… Read the original on Japan’s Yen Crisis Puts $64K Bitcoin at Risk as BOJ Rate Hike Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts Bitcoin Price, and its Bullish
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin has endured a difficult 2026 so far, and the remainder of the year could prove just as volatile. After reaching an all-time high of around $126,000 in October 2025, BTC has fallen by roughly half and is currently trading close to $64,000. We asked Sam Altman’s ChatGPT, ‘AI predicts Bitcoin,’ and got interesting results... The post Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts Bitcoin Price, and its Bullish appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Blackrock, Fidelity Drive $297.5M Bitcoin ETF Rebound
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with $297.56 million in net inflows, ending the three-session outflow run that closed the previous week. Ether funds also returned to positive territory with $30.85 million, while XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs recorded no net flows. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $328.41M as Institutional Demand Returns The new week […]
Strategy raised $334 million from MSTR shareholders last week — Bitcoin got none of it
CryptoSlate - Common-equity proceeds funded preferred dividends, buybacks and reserves while Strategy made no Bitcoin transactions. The post Strategy raised $334 million from MSTR shareholders last week — Bitcoin got none of it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
LifeStance Health Is Paying $3,027,874 To Settle Claims Over Website Pixels Sharing Patient Data
DailyHODL - LifeStance Health Group agreed to a $3.02 million class action settlement over allegations that tracking pixels on its website shared patient data with third parties without consent. The post LifeStance Health Is Paying $3,027,874 To Settle Claims Over Website Pixels Sharing Patient Data appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Crypto Fundraising in July 2026
Cryptopolitan - Crypto companies raised $1.36B across 41 VC rounds in July. Investment fell only 6.8% from June, but round count dropped 28%, and one $400M strategic round supplied almost a third of the total. Key Takeaways Introduction Headline investment was resilient, but market breadth weakened. Crypto companies raised $1.36B in venture capital, only $100M less than...
AI startup Etched valuation doubles to $20B in one month with fresh $700M raise
Cryptopolitan - Etched is already eyeing a fresh funding round that will more than double the AI inference chips startup’s valuation at around $21 billion, barely one month after its late July Sequoia-led $300 million Series C round that valued the firm at $10.3 billion. The new numbers cited in the Wall Street Journal’s August 18 report...
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC’s Rally Means Nothing Until It Reclaims This Key Level
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin remains trapped in a broad corrective structure, with the price currently near $64.3K after failing to reclaim several important resistance levels. The daily chart shows a persistent bearish trendline and weakening momentum, while the 4-hour structure suggests that the asset is compressing inside a narrowing range. Meanwhile, NUPL has fallen sharply from cycle-high territory, […]
Bitcoin Wallet Untouched for 15 Years Suddenly Springs to Life
Decrypt - The address received 8.54 BTC in June 2011 when the coin traded around $14 and stayed silent for 15 years before moving roughly $538,000 in a single transaction.
Baidu's AI gains not enough as Q2 revenue misses analysts estimates
Cryptopolitan - Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) missed Wall Street’s second-quarter revenue estimate on Tuesday, August 18, reporting 31.3 billion yuan ($4.62 billion) for the three months to June, which is a 4% drop from a year earlier. Analysts at LSEG had expected about 31.96 billion yuan, and Baidu came in under that mark. The company recorded a quarterly...
South Korea's Leading Crypto Exchanges Face Severe Revenue Challenges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - South Korea’s two biggest crypto exchanges are bleeding. Upbit and Bithumb both reported sharp revenue declines in the first half… Read the original on Upbit and Bithumb Post Brutal Revenue Drops as South Korea’s Crypto Market Cools. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Peter Todd reopens Bitcoin’s 21M cap debate because transaction fees make up just 0.5% of miner revenue
CryptoSlate - A viral clip sharpened the clash between fee-funded security and the credibility of a fixed supply. The post Peter Todd reopens Bitcoin’s 21M cap debate because transaction fees make up just 0.5% of miner revenue appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum: Platåberget Testnet Goes Live for Upcoming Glamsterdam Upgrade
U.Today - Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade takes another big step towards Mainnet launch. Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade takes another big step towards Mainnet launch.
MoonPay adds Cash App Pay for crypto purchases by US customers
CoinTelegraph - Eligible US users can fund MoonPay crypto purchases with Cash App balances as the payments firm expands beyond its core onramp business.
Metaplanet Unveils US Bitcoin Expansion: Here’s What It Plans to Do With Superplanet
CryptoPotato - The BTC holder plans to transform the Nasdaq-listed Super League into Superplanet to create a second vehicle designed to raise capital and buy more bitcoin in the US.
Binance Doubles Leverage for XRP and Ripple USD: How to Pivot Your Strategy Before August 21
U.Today - Binance shifts its Portfolio Margin rules on August 21, forcing a major collateral rebalance as XRP and Ripple USD leverage jumps to 10x. Binance shifts its Portfolio Margin rules on August 21, forcing a major collateral rebalance as XRP and Ripple USD leverage jumps to 10x.
Morning Minute: PUMP Prints First Golden Cross as Revenue Hits Seven-Month High
Decrypt - Plus, Ethereum researchers are prioritizing privacy; Robinhood is rolling out agentic trading; and Ansem debuts his own launchpad.
BitBox fixes two severe firmware vulnerabilities, funds are safe
Atlas21 - The Dixence update brings the firmware to version 9.26.5 and closes two flaws that could have allowed arbitrary code execution or locked funds sent via Silent Payments. BitBox reports no exploits and no stolen funds. The post BitBox fixes two severe firmware vulnerabilities, funds are safe appeared first on Atlas21.
'2 Million Now': Ripple CTO Emeritus Reveals Where His XRP Holdings Stand
U.Today - Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz shares fresh update on the size of his XRP holdings. Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz shares fresh update on the size of his XRP holdings.
Becerra Dominates Prediction Market as California Governor Primary Votes Conclude
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Xavier Becerra went into primary day as the heavy favorite. Kalshi’s prediction market had him priced at 95% to advance… Read the original on Becerra Hits 95% on Kalshi as California Governor Primary Votes Close. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bybit Intercepts $700 Million in Potential User Losses During First Half of 2026
CryptoPotato - "The cybersecurity arms race has entered an era of minutes," said David Zong, Head of Group Risk Control and Security at Bybit.
Florida’s Mount Sinai Medical Center To Pay $220,000 To Settle Claims Over Patient Data Shared Via Tracking Tools
DailyHODL - Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida is settling a class action lawsuit for $220,000 over allegations that its website tracking tools disclosed patient data to third parties. Eligible class members can claim cash payments and monitoring services. The post Florida’s Mount Sinai Medical Center To Pay $220,000 To Settle Claims Over Patient Data Shared Via Tracking Tools appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Nvidia enters South Korea's humanoid robot push as LG hosts Madison Huang
Cryptopolitan - South Korea’s AI and robotics push came to the fore again after LG Electronics hosted Nvidia senior director Madison Huang during a Tuesday trip to its robot data factory in southern Seoul. The younger Huang’s visit to the Yangjae campus in Seocho District came after her father, Jensen Huang, who is also Nvidia’s chief executive...
Bitcoin Prediction 2026: What Kalshi’s Betting Markets Say
99Bitcoins - Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $846.1 million in inflows before shedding $359.7 million across the next four reported sessions. The post Bitcoin Prediction 2026: What Kalshi’s Betting Markets Say appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
How to choose a crypto prop firm: three structural tests
CoinJournal - The first question for any crypto prop firm is whether trades hit a real order book or a simulation. A crypto-native perpetuals trader gets the most from a crypto-first structure with verifiable payouts. HyroTrader is crypto only: USDT perpetual futures, no forex pairs, no indices, no metals. Every crypto prop firm’s homepage makes the same […] The post How to choose a crypto prop firm: three structural tests appeared first on CoinJournal.
Binance Gave Russia the Data That Put a $700 Ukraine Donor in Jail
CoinPaprika - Binance handed Russian investigators the personal data and transaction records of Yuri Belenkiy, a Russian IT specialist who sent over $700 to Ukrainian fundraisers. The records became evidence in a terrorism financing case, and Belenkiy now awaits trial in a Russian jail.
Bitcoin Dominance Rises as BTC Hits a Weekly High Above $64K: Market Watch
CryptoPotato - Meanwhile, XRP's fight for $1.00 continues without much success.
Zcash dips 1% as Ironwood adoption and futures demand strengthen
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Zcash dipped 1% on Tuesday following Monday’s rally. day, The Ironwood shielded pool now holds 3.07 million ZEC, representing 70% of total shielded volume. ZEC is approaching the apex of a symmetrical triangle, with resistance near $528. Zcash (ZEC) dipped 1% on Tuesday despite the massive rally on Monday. The surge earlier this […] The post Zcash dips 1% as Ironwood adoption and futures demand strengthen appeared first on CoinJournal.
Up 280%: XRP Network Records Million-Dollar Transaction Surge Ahead of White House Meeting
U.Today - XRP millionaires mobilize capital as Ripple eyes both Asian banking expansion and Washington talks. XRP millionaires mobilize capital as Ripple eyes both Asian banking expansion and Washington talks.
Cash Reserve Provides MSTR Flexibility for Bitcoin Investment Opportunities
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy holds $4.8 billion in cash. Michael Saylor says it’s there to buy Bitcoin, repurchase shares, or reduce debt. No… Read the original on $4.8 Billion Cash Reserve Keeps Strategy’s Bitcoin Options Open. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Institutional Investment Trends Reflected in Spot Bitcoin ETF Activity
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows are painting a clear picture of institutional positioning this week. Money moving into products… Read the original on Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows Signal Institutional Positioning Strength. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Legendary Short-Seller Chanos: MSTR and Bitcoin Present $80B Arbitrage Opportunity
U.Today - Chanos believes the valuation relationship between MSTR and Bitcoin has become so distorted that professional investors may be able to construct a trade around the gap. Chanos believes the valuation relationship between MSTR and Bitcoin has become so distorted that professional investors may be able to construct a trade around the gap.
Jane Street Reveals Over $1 Billion Invested in Bitcoin ETFs
CryptoPotato - The quant trading heavyweight rebuilt its Bitcoin ETF exposure during the second quarter, with BlackRock’s fund accounting for most of the position.
EU Sanctions Target Crypto Companies in Georgia, UAE, and Panama
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The EU just handed regulators a new weapon. Its 21st sanctions package against Russia, passed July 23, lets authorities block… Read the original on EU’s 21st Sanctions Package Puts 14 Crypto Platforms in Georgia, UAE, and Panama on Notice. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade
CoinTelegraph - Developers have been urged to test on Plataberget before Glamsterdam’s new gas model reaches Ethereum’s other testnets and mainnet.
BitMart Account Demands Answers Over Frozen User Funds and Unpaid Salaries
CryptoPotato - One of the exchange's founders said the Chinese-language account had been compromised and was not being operated by current employees.
Data Security Incident Affects Users of Trezor and SafePal Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A breach. 54,000 users. And no real explanation yet from either company involved. Trezor and SafePal — two of the… Read the original on Trezor and SafePal Breach Hits 54,000 Users as Phishing Threat Grows. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express
CoinTelegraph - Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal feud erupts into the spotlight ahead of its closure
AI TRENDS | Ethereum Foundation Member Says Hegotá Upgrade Is Taking Shape
Binance News - Ethereum Foundation protocol architecture team member Toni Wahrstätter said the Ethereum Hegotá upgrade is taking shape. According to PANews, the core recommended plan includes FOCIL as the main upgrade to improve censorship resistance and Frame Transactions as the execution-layer upgrade to improve transaction expressiveness and user experience.
Ark Invest Buys Block, Securitize, and Nvidia Shares on Monday
Binance News - Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought shares of Block Inc., Securitize, and Nvidia on Monday for $15.4 million, $1 million, and $22.8 million, respectively. According to Odaily, the purchases were made through Ark Invest’s funds.
Cursor Launches Origin Code Hosting Feature for Paid Users
Binance News - AI coding tool Cursor has launched Origin, a code hosting feature now available in early beta to all paid users. According to ChainCatcher, the feature supports creating new repositories, two-way synchronization with GitHub repositories, and built-in pull requests, code browsing, and AI Agent integration. Users can read code, ask questions, make edits, and merge PRs within the same interface. Comments on synchronized GitHub repositories also sync both ways, with Cursor comments sent to GitHub and replies on GitHub reflected back in Cursor. ...
CATL Adds Mandatory Carbon-Footprint Requirement for New Suppliers From 2027
Binance News - CATL said on August 17 that it had achieved carbon neutrality in core operations by the end of 2025 and became the only battery maker globally to reach core-operation carbon neutrality at TWh-scale shipments, according to Jiemian News. The company also disclosed a value-chain carbon-neutrality roadmap to 2035. From 2027, new supplier access will include a mandatory carbon-footprint metric, and annual supplier reviews will add indicators such as renewable-energy share and unit energy consumption. CATL said low-carbon suppliers will receive order preference and long-term contract support under equal conditions. Jiemian News also reported a series of earnings releases on August 17. ...
South Korea Container Shipping Costs Rise to Middle East, U.S., EU
Binance News - According to Yonhap, container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East kept climbing in July amid prolonged geopolitical tensions in the region. The Korea Customs Service said the average charge for a 40-foot container to the Middle East rose 14.5% from a month earlier to 8.78 million won ($6,217) in June, extending gains since March. Shipping costs for containers bound for the U.S. west coast increased 11.1% to 8.56 million won, while rates to the U.S. east coast rose 14.4% to 8.14 million won. Charges to the European Union jumped 36.4% to 5.68 million won. The figures include freight rates, commissions and other charges reported by local ...
Gambler Liquidated for 288 BTC as Bitcoin Rallies
Binance News - Lookonchain said Gambler (0xff84) closed part of a position early during Bitcoin's rise but was still liquidated for 288 BTC. According to Odaily, the trader still holds a short position of 512 BTC, with a new liquidation price of $64,665.18.
CME Plans Compute Futures Launch for October 5, 2026
Binance News - CME Group and Silicon Data said they plan to launch compute futures contracts on October 5, 2026, pending regulatory review. According to ChainCatcher, the contracts are intended to give AI infrastructure buyers and sellers a way to hedge volatile compute prices. The article said AI capital spending reached $765 billion in 2026, surpassing oil and gas spending of $681 billion for the first time, and is expected to nearly double by 2031. It added that Morgan Stanley estimates AI diffusion across the global economy could create a $40 trillion opportunity, with compute as a key resource. ...
Japan 30-Year Bond Yield Rises 4.5 Basis Points to 4.12%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 4.5 basis points to 4.12%.
Monad Foundation Completes $60 Million Liquidity Program for Early MON Investors
Binance News - Monad Foundation said it recently completed a liquidity program that offered some early investors discounted purchases of locked MON tokens subject to a four-year lockup. According to Odaily, the program had a purchase cap of $60 million and was designed to provide an orderly exit channel for early investors with liquidity needs or changed investment goals while supporting long-term alignment among remaining holders. The foundation said nearly all token holders contacted chose not to participate, and the program has now ended. It also said it has never sold, offered to sell, or sought to sell any MON tokens through over-the-counter transactions or other ...
Fitch Affirms Intel at BBB, Revises Outlook to Stable After $23 Billion Equity Raise
Binance News - Fitch affirmed Intel's long-term issuer default rating and senior unsecured debt rating at BBB, and its short-term issuer default rating and commercial paper rating at F2, while revising the outlook from negative to stable. Jiemian News reported that Fitch said Intel has made progress on its technology and product roadmap execution and that its operating performance has been better than expected. Fitch also noted Intel recently completed a $23 billion equity financing to support higher capital spending to meet strong demand, and it expects the company to start reducing net debt in 2027 and bring EBITDA leverage below 2.5 times within the next 12 months.
Alliance Co-Founder Imran Says Social Trading Is the Key Crypto Social Product
Binance News - Alliance co-founder Imran said on X that Farcaster is a useful experiment in infrastructure and applications, but a decentralized social graph alone is not enough to pull users away from traditional platforms such as X. According to Odaily, he said the more important direction is social trading, which combines new token discovery, speculative trading, and PnL reputation into a native product loop that is harder for X and Instagram to replicate. Imran described the product evolution path as MetaMask, Phantom, Farcaster, Moonshot, Vector, and Fomo/Pump, saying each generation of products reveals more about what crypto users actually care about. ...
U.S. Leveraged ETF Market Exposure Rises to $420 Billion, The Kobeissi Letter Says
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that market exposure in U.S.-listed leveraged ETFs has risen to $420 billion, the highest level since early July. According to Odaily, the figure increased by more than $100 billion over the past three weeks, while assets under management rose by about $40 billion to $180 billion. The letter said the gap between AUM and market exposure comes from leverage, with leveraged ETFs' actual market exposure now about 2.5 times their nominal AUM. At the current pace, market exposure and AUM could surpass the record highs set in June as soon as next month.
KOSPI Opens 2% Higher on Chipmaker Gains
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Seoul shares opened higher Tuesday, led by gains in major chipmakers, even as Wall Street fell overnight and hopes for a deal to end the war with Iran faded. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 149.83 points, or 2%, to 7,127.77 at the opening bell. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.51% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite declined 0.32%. Elevated oil prices stoked inflation concerns, while prospects for an agreement with Iran dimmed after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not interested in extending a deal set to expire.
M&G Sees South Korean Bonds Rally as Rate-Hike Bets Look Excessive
Binance News - South Korean government bonds are poised to rally because the central bank is likely to slow the pace of interest-rate increases as inflation pressures ease, according to M&G Investments. M&G said markets are pricing in too many rate hikes, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Lotte Chemical Plans to Sell Stakes in Malaysia and Indonesia Businesses
Binance News - Media reports, citing anonymous government officials, said Lotte Chemical recently told creditors and South Korea's Ministry of Industry that it plans to spin off part of its basic chemicals businesses in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United States. According to Sina Finance, Lotte is reviewing market conditions, seeking potential buyers, and preparing a detailed sale plan. The company plans to divest unprofitable overseas businesses and focus on high-value-added specialty chemicals as it restructures. Its Malaysian unit, Lotte Chemical Titan, is seen as the primary sale target; Lotte bought the company in 2010 for about 1.5 trillion won and holds a 74.7% stake. The company ...
Samsung Display Approves Restart of A7 New Plant in Asan, South Korea
Binance News - Samsung Display has approved the structural work for its A7 new plant in the second campus in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, after the project was reviewed by its investment review committee on August 7, according to Jiemian News. The company plans to begin ordering work this month, start construction next year and complete the project in early 2028. The restart comes about five years after the project was suspended in 2021, and the investment is expected to run into several trillion won. Samsung Display currently supplies foldable panels exclusively for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z series and is expected to be the sole supplier of panels ...
Stocks @ Night Newsletter Flags Home Depot, BHP, Klarna, And Meta Trial
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Stocks @ Night newsletter highlighted several items on the radar for the next session, including Home Depot reporting on "Squawk Box," BHP CEO Brandon Craig appearing live on "Morning Call," Klarna reporting on "Squawk Box," Toll Brothers reporting on "Closing Bell: Overtime," and the Meta trial in California. It also noted that the three major averages posted back-to-back losses. The newsletter said Home Depot shares were up 13.6% in three months and 21% below the September 2025 high. It said BHP shares were up almost 5% in three months and down 6% from the June 16 high. It added that Klarna shares were up ...
STOCKS | ANZ: Australia Consumer Confidence Rises to 76.5, Highest Since Early March
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia consumer confidence rose 1.5 points to 76.5, the highest level since early March, and consumer inflation expectations increased 0.1 percentage point to 5.8%.
5% Treasury Yields No Longer Scare Stocks, But Bitcoin Still Lags
Binance News - Wall Street’s biggest bears have gone quiet on 5% Treasury yields, with Bank of America Private Bank CIO Chris Hyzy saying the level no longer scares stocks as it once did. According to BeInCrypto, Hyzy pointed to $9 trillion parked in money funds and deposit accounts, while Bitcoin has spent 2026 losing ground as higher yields weigh on risk assets. The 30-year Treasury yield topped 5.3% this year, and Bitcoin has fallen 46% over that stretch while gold gained roughly 33%.
AI Is Creating New Jobs in the UK, Lloyds Survey Finds
Binance News - Most British businesses say artificial intelligence has created new roles, according to a Lloyds survey, Bloomberg reported. The findings suggest firms are moving beyond experimentation and beginning to reshape hiring around the technology.
China’s AI Push Hinges on Capital, Chips and Applications
Binance News - According to CNBC, China’s artificial intelligence race is being driven by state policy, subsidies and a push for self-sufficiency, but the country still trails the U.S. in capital and chip capacity. Bruce Liu, CEO of Esoterica Capital, said China would spend its last dollar on AI rather than real estate, while Alexander Kheder of BMI said private-sector AI investment in the U.S. is about 23 times higher than in mainland China. Clifford Kurz of S&P Global Ratings said Huawei offers roughly one-eighth of Nvidia’s computing capacity, with each of Huawei’s most advanced Ascend 950 chips carrying about 13% of the computing power of one Nvidia GB300 chip. He also said Huawei is expected to produce 1.35 million advanced AI chips this year, compared with at least 6 ...
Dow’s 3-Year Winning Run Isn’t A Crash Signal, Hulbert Says
Binance News - Mark Hulbert says the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s three straight years of double-digit gains do not make a pullback more likely, arguing the streak reflects the gambler’s fallacy. According to BeInCrypto, he cites 129 years of Dow data showing the chance of another double-digit year remains about 49%, while the probability of a 40% drop over the next two years is 19%, below the five-year average of 26%.
STOCKS | BHP Profit Rises 30% as Copper Revenue Tops Iron Ore
Binance News - BHP Group’s profit rose by almost a third, according to Bloomberg, as stronger commodity prices lifted earnings. The miner said full-year revenue from copper overtook iron ore for the first time.