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Bitcoin hits $80K, dominance rises; institutional interest grows amid US sanctions on Iran's crypto.
Bitcoin Dominance on the Rise Again as BTC Tapped 15-Week Peak Above $81K: Market Watch
CryptoPotato - POL, INJ, BTW, XMR, and SOL are the top gainers from the alts today.
Zoomex Rolls Out Five August Rewards Campaigns
BeInCrypto - Zoomex, the global derivatives-focused cryptocurrency trading platform, has entered the second half of August with five active reward campaigns running in parallel across its platform: The rollout follows on the heels of Zoomex’s Summer Bay Party at Coinfest Asia 2026 in Bali, which wrapped yesterday, August 21, after two days of networking, poolside sessions, and The post Zoomex Rolls Out Five August Rewards Campaigns appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US Treasury Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Cryptocurrency Exchanges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The US Treasury just widened its sanctions net — and Iran’s crypto sector is squarely in the middle of it.… Read the original on US Treasury Expands Sanctions, Targets Nobitex and Foscom FZE in Iran Crypto Scheme. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Zcash Hits 8-Year High: Why the Privacy Coin Is Suddenly Tied to the AI Boom
U.Today - Zcash outperforms as tech billionaires link its 21 million scarcity to the AI era. Zcash outperforms as tech billionaires link its 21 million scarcity to the AI era.
Bitcoin tops $80,000 as Treasury weighs $950 billion cash pile for bond buybacks
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin price has crossed $80,000 as the US Treasury explored tapping its roughly $1 trillion cash pile to fund an escalating effort to stabilize long-term government debt. Two senior Treasury officials told CNBC that the Treasury General Account, the federal government's operating account at the Federal Reserve, could help finance expanded bond buybacks. The officials […] The post Bitcoin tops $80,000 as Treasury weighs $950 billion cash pile for bond buybacks appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Saylor’s Strategy Swings From $9.5B Loss to $4.7B Profit
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor’s Strategy swung from a roughly $9.5 billion unrealized loss to a $4.7 billion profit in about a week, as bitcoin price rally lifted BTC above the company’s $75,385 average cost basis. A Volatile Week for the Bitcoin Price Bellwether Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin by a big margin, […]
Bitcoin's 'Final Boss' Is Revealed
U.Today - Bitcoin has another resistance to overcome in order to enter a proper uptrend. Bitcoin has another resistance to overcome in order to enter a proper uptrend.
The Real Reason XRP Is Stuck: Analyst Blames Massive Trading Walls on Coinbase
CryptoPotato - XRP's order book shows major sell pressure clustered near the $1.70 and $2.00 levels, with large buy orders just below $1.52.
Institutional Investors Boost Positions Amid Rising Spot Bitcoin ETF Interest
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF flows are painting a clear picture of institutional positioning this session. Investors are channeling capital… Read the original on Institutions Shift to Spot Bitcoin ETF Amid Rising Prices and Strategic Positioning. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Traders Show Strong Bullish Sentiment as Bitcoin Surpasses $82,000
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $80,000. Then the options market lit up. Traders have placed $2.9 million worth of bets on Bitcoin punching… Read the original on Traders Bet $2.9 Million on Bitcoin Surging Past $82,000 Amid Bullish Sentiment. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Why Draper University Is Betting $70K on in-Person Acceleration
Bitcoin.com - Draper University, in partnership with the Cardano Foundation and Orion Fund, has launched a 10-week, fully in-person residency program in Silicon Valley. Prioritizing Infrastructure Over Consumer Apps Draper University has announced the Apex Growth Accelerator, a 10-week Silicon Valley residency program created in partnership with the Cardano Foundation and Orion Fund to scale early-stage Web3 […]
Bitcoin Rally Takes Strategy From $9.5B Underwater to $4.7B Paper Profit in 7 Days
CryptoPotato - Strategy's average Bitcoin purchase price remains above $75,000, keeping the position sensitive to further price moves.
Gemini Enables XRP Deposits and Withdrawals Via XRPL in Singapore
U.Today - Gemini is expanding its XRP support in Singapore, allowing local users to deposit and withdraw the cryptocurrency directly over the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Gemini is expanding its XRP support in Singapore, allowing local users to deposit and withdraw the cryptocurrency directly over the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
TRM Labs Traces $16.8 Million Across 30 Sanctioned Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets
BeInCrypto - Roughly $16.8 million flowed into 30 cryptocurrency addresses tied to members of Iran’s Mabna Institute, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. The US Treasury listed those addresses as part of a wider action against Iran. One defendant’s wallets received 92% of that total. Iran’s Mabna Institute Wallets Took In $16.8M, TRM Labs Says The The post TRM Labs Traces $16.8 Million Across 30 Sanctioned Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Breaking: Bitcoin hits $80k for the first time since May as rally continues
CoinJournal - Bitcoin extended its rally on Tuesday, hitting the $80,000 psychological level for the first time since May 4. The rally comes as improving liquidity expectations continued to lift the broader cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has gained nearly 30% in the last week, while Ethereum has risen more than 25% and XRP has advanced almost 30%. The […] The post Breaking: Bitcoin hits $80k for the first time since May as rally continues appeared first on CoinJournal.
Strive Buys More Bitcoin While Sitting on a $292 Million Paper Loss
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firm Strive purchased 1,110 BTC for roughly $81.5 million last week, lifting its treasury to 21,356 coins. The purchase cut Strive’s average cost to $93,257 per coin from $94,345. However, its Bitcoin reserve still carries a paper loss of more than $292 million. Strive Keeps Buying While Its BTC Reserve Stays Underwater The post Strive Buys More Bitcoin While Sitting on a $292 Million Paper Loss appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked payments
CoinTelegraph - The US Treasury expanded sanctions to Iran’s digital asset sector, alleging a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in crypto for oil sales.
Ledger patched an Ethereum app bug that could show one transaction and sign another
CryptoSlate - Version 1.22.2 adds two signing-state safeguards, but public physical validation of the alleged substitution path is limited to Flex. The post Ledger patched an Ethereum app bug that could show one transaction and sign another appeared first on CryptoSlate.
China’s CXMT hits a DRAM production ceiling as global memory prices keep climbing
Cryptopolitan - ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) was reported by Omdia to have peaked at approximately 240,000 wafers monthly at the end of the previous year, but the shortage in memory found worldwide that prompted its expansion continues pushing prices up. A hard ceiling, not a temporary lull Those looking for increased Chinese supply to ease market conditions...
Anthropic Co-Founder Ben Mann Says Elite Schools Matter Less in the AI Era
Bitcoin.com - Benjamin Mann, an Anthropic co-founder who previously worked at OpenAI, argues that AI is eroding the career advantage of elite credentials and top test scores. He points instead to traits like curiosity, empathy, and creativity, even choosing a Montessori-style education for his daughter, echoing similar signals from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and research leader Mark Chen. […]
Bessent Says Expanded Treasury Buybacks Aim to Improve Liquidity, Druckenmiller Questions Timing
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said expanding Treasury buybacks is intended to improve market liquidity, while Druckenmiller questioned why the operation was suddenly expanded after yields rose to multi-year highs and warned that it would come at a cost of dozens of times more.
Strategy Swings From Over $9.5 Billion Loss to Over $4.7 Billion Profit in a Week
Binance News - Strategy, Michael Saylor's company, moved from an unrealized loss of more than $9.5 billion to an unrealized profit of more than $4.7 billion within one week, according to Lookonchain monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the change reflects a sharp reversal in the company's paper gains and losses over the period.
Asian Stocks Fluctuate Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings
Binance News - Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed a U.S. plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran and awaited earnings from chip titan Nvidia, according to RTHK. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened 116 points, or 0.46 percent, higher at 25,634 before slipping to 25,466 at one stage in early trading. The China enterprises index opened 29 points, or 0.34 percent, higher at 8,500, while the tech index rose eight points, or 0.18 percent, to 4,602, before both turned lower. In Tokyo, the Nikkei opened down 333 points, or 0.5 percent, at 65,195 before recovering to 65,586 at one stage before noon. In Seoul, the Kospi was ...
Workday Target Price Raised to $225 by CIBC
Binance News - According to Jin10, CIBC raised its target price for Workday (WDAY.O) to $225 from $200.
STOCKS | RBA Says It Still Has Time to Wait and Is Ready to Act if Needed
Binance News - The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate unchanged earlier this month after signs that elevated inflation was easing and the labor market was softening. According to Sina Finance, minutes from the bank's August 10-11 meeting showed the board held lengthy discussions on whether to raise or keep the cash rate unchanged, and decided to wait for more information before acting. The minutes said the board would remain vigilant and take action whenever necessary. Members agreed that the current cash rate appeared to be working and that there was still time to assess upcoming data to judge whether the risks to the inflation forecast were materializing. ...
Morgan Stanley Adds About 100 BTC Through Spot Bitcoin ETF, Holdings Top 7,000
Binance News - Morgan Stanley increased its Bitcoin exposure by about 100.297 BTC through its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund MSBT, spending $7.9 million, according to Arkham monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings have now surpassed 7,000 BTC for the first time and stand at 7,096 BTC, worth more than $573 million.
Pakistan and Iran Discuss Reviving Islamabad Memorandum to Resolve Conflict
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan's interior minister said Pakistan and Iran discussed reviving the Islamabad memorandum to resolve the conflict, and that talks with Iran focused on Middle East tensions and the path to peace.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Says Talks With Iran's Leadership Made Significant Progress
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan's Interior Minister said talks with Iran's leadership made significant progress.
Pakistan Army Chief Munir Holds Talks With Iran on Preventing Further Escalation
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan Army Chief Munir held comprehensive discussions with Iran, focusing on preventing further escalation.
Burnham Refuses to Rule Out Tax Rises in Autumn Budget
Binance News - Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming autumn Budget, saying he will not be unrealistic about the challenging state of public finances, according to BBC. The prime minister said his cost-of-living pledges, including capping bus fares at £2 and cutting VAT on household electricity bills, were funded spending commitments and could be delivered by reprioritising money from elsewhere. Burnham said he would take a careful approach to the economy and would not take risks with jobs, livelihoods or family finances. He also said the government borrowed more than expected in July, inflation hit a four-month high of 2.9% in ...
Canada Weighs Energy, Minerals and Alcohol Pressure in US Trade Fight
Binance News - Canada is considering broader economic retaliation against the US as trade tensions escalate, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying Ottawa’s planned countermeasures are focused on steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, pulp and paper, according to BBC. Carney said Canada supplies most US natural gas and electricity imports and about 60% of crude oil imports, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford said an energy surcharge is on the table and floated a 25% levy on electricity exports in 2025. BBC reported that Canada has already used consumer pressure, with provincial bans on US alcohol still in place in 11 of the 13 provinces and territories. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Bessent Iran Threat Clouds India Rupee, Stocks Outlook
Binance News - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened economic punishment against any country doing business with Iran, according to Bloomberg. The warning clouds the outlook for India’s rupee and stocks.
Japan's Finance Minister to Study Tax Incentives for Retail Investors Buying Government Bonds
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the government will carefully study potential tax incentives for retail investors buying Japanese government bonds. Katayama said at a regular news conference that it is important to make government bonds more attractive to retail investors, and added that many issues need to be considered and that the government plans to hold serious discussions with relevant parties, especially the ruling party.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Auto Stocks Diverge as XPeng, Nio, and Leapmotor Fall
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong auto stocks traded mixed, with XPeng Group (09868.HK) falling more than 8%, Nio-SW (09866.HK) falling more than 5%, and Leapmotor (09863.HK) down 3.79%, while BAIC Motor (01958.HK) rose more than 5% and Geely Automobile (00175.HK) gained more than 2%.
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Is Evolving Into Digital Capital Infrastructure
Binance News - Strategy founder Michael Saylor said Bitcoin is moving beyond its early role as a peer-to-peer electronic cash experiment and toward a global digital capital infrastructure. According to ChainCatcher, he argued that wider adoption by individuals, funds, public companies, banks, custodians, trading platforms, and governments has pushed some early Bitcoin norms into a form of orthodoxy that no longer fits its expanding economic ecosystem. Saylor said Bitcoin’s more important future role may be as scarce, globally liquid, programmable digital capital rather than a replacement for fiat in everyday payments. He said fiat will remain central to taxes, wages, contracts, ...
XRP Surges as South Korean Investment Boosts Trading Volume Significantly
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP is running. On Monday, the token’s XRP/KRW pair on Upbit hit $319 million in trading volume — 21.86% of… Read the original on XRP Surges as South Korean Traders Invest $319M, Dominating Exchange Volume. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Tokio Marine Plans Its Largest-Ever Acquisition
Binance News - Tokio Marine Holdings is preparing what would be its largest acquisition ever after months of due diligence on targets in Australia and Canada. According to Sina Finance, the Berkshire Hathaway-backed Japanese insurer has been evaluating Insurance Australia Group, Suncorp, and Intact Financial Corporation for a cross-border deal. Two people familiar with the matter said Suncorp has emerged as the preferred target, while Intact Financial was ruled out because of its size. The people also said talks are still ongoing and a deal may not ultimately be reached. ...
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Says She May Receive Requests for Japanese Government Bond Tax Reform for Retail Investors
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she may receive requests for Japanese government bond tax reform targeting retail investors.
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama to Discuss Retail Investor Bond Tax Reform Measures
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she will carefully discuss measures to reform the tax system for Japanese government bonds aimed at retail investors with relevant parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party.
AI TRENDS | XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng Says Humanoid Robots Face Challenges at Least 20 Times Greater Than Smart Cars
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, at XPeng Group's earnings call on the evening of August 24, Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng said the technical challenges and innovation difficulty of advanced general-purpose humanoid robots are far greater than those of smart cars, at least 20 times greater, and that the scarcity of high-quality supply will also push the product's average selling price per unit and gross margin far above those of cars.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Biotechnology Stocks Extend Gains, Mabpharm Surges 16.28%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong biotechnology stocks continued to rise, with Mabpharm-B (02181.HK) up 16.28%, WuXi XDC Cayman (02268.HK) rising more than 11%, JW Therapeutics (02126.HK) gaining more than 4%, and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK) also up more than 4%.
Vietnam Approves First Nuclear Power Project Agreement
Binance News - According to Jin10, Vietnam's National Assembly on Monday approved an agreement related to the country's first nuclear power project, marking an important step toward restarting its nuclear power plan. Vietnam canceled plans for two reactors in 2016 because of economic concerns and sharply higher expected costs. The country plans to achieve annual growth of at least 10% from 2026 while promoting investment in manufacturing, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data centers. The revised eighth Power Development Plan calls for national installed capacity to rise from 82.4 gigawatts at the end of 2024 to between 183.3 gigawatts and 236.4 gigawatts by 2030, and the reintroduced nuclear power projects are expected to contribute 4 gigawatts to 6.4 gigawatts between 2030 ...
STOCKS | FireFly Metals Seeks A$190 Million for Canada Copper Project
Binance News - Australian copper miner FireFly Metals Ltd. is seeking to raise A$190 million, or $136 million, through a sale of new Australian and Canadian shares to develop its Green Bay project in Canada, according to Bloomberg.
Bitwise XRP ETF Trading Volume Tops $200M Across Three Sessions
Bitcoin.com - Trading volume in Bitwise’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) exceeded $200 million across three consecutive sessions. Each session established a new high for the fund, culminating in more than $80 million on Aug. 24. Bitwise XRP ETF Sets Three Consecutive Volume Records Trading activity in the Bitwise XRP ETF accelerated sharply during the three sessions ending […]
China Central Depository and Clearing Cuts Fees for Several Core Services
Binance News - According to Jin10, China Central Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. said it will lower fees for some core businesses. It will fully waive the issuance registration service fee for international bonds, including panda bonds, and give a 5% discount on the service fee rate for interest payment and redemption services on outstanding interbank bond market bonds, bringing the post-discount rate to 0.475 per 10,000. It will also fully waive interest payment and redemption service fees for sci-tech innovation bonds and international bonds, including panda bonds. For spot trading settlement services covering bond types and issuers not included in existing interbank bond market discounts, it will offer a 10% discount, with the post-discount fee set at 135 yuan per ...
Tuya Smart Reports 45.8% Rise In Interim Profit
Binance News - Tuya Smart-W (2391) said interim profit rose 45.8% to $34.4 million, while revenue increased 12.3% to $173 million. The company did not declare an interim dividend, according to Ming Pao.
Shipyard to End IPFS Engineering, Maintenance, and Infrastructure Operations on September 30
Binance News - IPFS ecosystem development team Shipyard said it will stop IPFS-related engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure operations on September 30 after Protocol Labs decided not to renew its funding. According to Odaily, Shipyard said it will assist with the transition before the end of September. After the shutdown, core projects maintained by Shipyard, including Kubo, Helia, and IPFS Desktop, will no longer have dedicated maintainers. The future of public infrastructure such as ipfs.io and dweb.link, as well as IPFS bootstrap nodes, will be decided by Protocol Labs.
Apple Reportedly Prepares First New Mac Mini in Nearly Two Years
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Apple is preparing to launch an updated Mac mini desktop computer for the first time in nearly two years. The new desktop could debut as soon as the next few days, possibly before the September iPhone launch event. Apple has tested versions with M5 and M6 chips, and the upgrade comes as demand for the current Mac mini has surged and memory chip shortages have made inventory harder to secure. The current model was last updated in 2024. The report also said Apple plans to unveil a range of new products in the second ...
RBA Minutes Show Board Unanimously Held Rates Steady in August
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reserve Bank of Australia minutes showed the board unanimously decided to keep interest rates unchanged in August, while members still debated whether another rate hike was needed, focusing on risks including Middle East conflict, energy prices, AI investment, and domestic inflation pressure.
General Intuition Reportedly Seeks Funding at $6 Billion Pre-Money Valuation
Binance News - New York AI startup General Intuition is reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $6 billion pre-money valuation, with new investors including Valor Equity Partners, Point72 Ventures, and Seven Seven Six. According to ChainCatcher, existing investors Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst are also participating in the round. The company is building foundation models to train general AI agents to move through space and time. The financing comes only weeks after General Intuition completed a $320 million funding round at a $2.3 billion valuation. CEO Pim de Witte spun the company out of video game clip-sharing platform Medal in October ...
Russia Streamlines Path for Investors to Achieve Qualified Status
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Russia’s financial regulator just opened a new door. Starting August 31, individuals holding certain domestic financial certificates can apply for… Read the original on Russia’s Instruction No. 7402-U Eases Path to Qualified Investor Status. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Hang Seng Opens 116 Points Higher As Turnover Reaches $3 Billion
Binance News - The Hang Seng Index opened 116 points, or 0.46%, higher at 25,634, with market turnover at $3 billion, according to Ming Pao. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 29 points, or 0.35%, to 8,500, while the Hang Seng Tech Index opened at 4,602, up 0.18%. Advancers accounted for 11.07% of stocks, decliners 4.86%, and 84.06% were unchanged.
STOCKS | RBA Minutes Show Some Members Saw Further Rate Hike as Possible
Binance News - According to Jin10, minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s August meeting showed that its nine-member policy board was divided over whether to raise rates, with several members saying a rate hike may be necessary given upside inflation risks. The minutes said other members believed the current 4.35% cash rate was working to help lower inflation and that there was time to watch economic developments. They also warned that upcoming data would need to show inflation falling further to the 2% to 3% target range within a reasonable period. The committee listed the Middle East conflict, the global boom in artificial intelligence and data center investment, and weak productivity as major risks, while some members said those risks remained uncertain and recent ...
U.S. Treasury Forms Quantum-Safe Task Force for Financial Sector Transition
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury Department announced the creation of a Quantum-Safe Preparedness Task Force to lead the financial industry’s transition to post-quantum cryptography and strengthen protections for sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and the digital economy. According to Foresight News, Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States must stay at the forefront of technological security and that the task force will help keep the financial system safe, stable, and competitive as new technologies emerge. The task force brings together government agencies, financial institutions, and technology providers. It will focus on three areas: advancing the financial ...
F2Pool Co-Founder Wang Chun Cuts Another 6,609 ETH
Binance News - On-chain analyst Ember reported that the address linked to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun reduced its ETH holdings by 6,609 ETH about 10 hours ago. According to ChainCatcher, the address has sold a total of 23,378 ETH since the latest rally began, at an average price of about $2,355.
F2Pool Co-Founder Wang Chun Reduces ETH Holdings Again as Rally Continues
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on August 25 that, according to Ember monitoring, the address linked to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun reduced its ETH holdings by 6,609 ETH about 10 hours ago. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the address has cut its ETH position by a total of 23,378 ETH since the latest rally began. The article said the cumulative reduction has taken place during the recent price increase.
STOCKS | China Stock Index Futures Open Mixed
Binance News - According to Jin10, the main contract of CSI 300 index futures fell 0.10%, the main contract of SSE 50 index futures rose 0.06%, the main contract of CSI 500 index futures fell 0.32%, and the main contract of CSI 1000 index futures fell 0.42%.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Shares Open Higher as XPeng Falls After Earnings
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.46% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.18%; XPeng Group (09868.HK) fell 8.18% after earnings, while Leapmotor (09863.HK) rose 2.57% after earnings.
STOCKS | Junzheng Shares Opens Flat on Hong Kong Debut
Binance News - According to Jin10, Junzheng Shares (03223.HK) opened flat on its first day of trading in Hong Kong, with an opening price of HK$100.00 matching its offering price.
China, U.S. Hold Third 1.5-Track Dialogue in Beijing
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the third China-U.S. 1.5-track dialogue was held in Beijing on the 25th, with representatives from relevant Chinese ministries, local governments, think tanks, and the U.S.-based Asia Society discussing ways to strengthen political mutual trust, expand economic and trade cooperation, and explore artificial intelligence and technology cooperation.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 236 Points As U.S. Stocks Fall
Binance News - U.S. stocks fell, while Hong Kong ADRs rose 236 points, or 0.92%, to 25,753, according to Ming Pao. The current-month Hang Seng Index night futures gained 145 points to 25,599, leaving them 82 points above the cash market.
Luxshare Precision Expects 9-Month Net Profit To Rise Up To 25%
Binance News - Luxshare Precision (2475) said its net profit attributable to shareholders for the nine months ended September 30 is expected to be about RMB 13.25 billion to RMB 14.4 billion, up about 15% to 25%, according to Ming Pao. The company also expects net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses to be about RMB 10.37 billion to RMB 11.72 billion, representing growth of about 8.6% to 22.8%.
Arthur Hayes Says Treasury Secretary Bessent Is Using Yellen-Like Liquidity Measures
Binance News - Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes said U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent is pursuing a liquidity strategy similar to that of former Treasury Secretary Yellen by increasing long-dated Treasury buybacks to lower yields and release dollar liquidity into markets. According to Odaily, Hayes said Yellen boosted liquidity by about $2.4 trillion at the end of 2023 through increased short-term Treasury issuance, after which Bitcoin rose sharply. Hayes said Bessent faces similar pressure from long-term Treasury yields and may expand buybacks further and use Treasury General Account funds, adding that the measures would increase dollar liquidity and support further gains in Bitcoin.
Philippine Companies Adjust Pricing as Consumers Cut Spending
Binance News - Philippine companies are changing tactics to offset rising costs without driving away customers squeezed by inflation and a weak peso, according to Bloomberg. Firms are switching ingredients and staggering price increases as tight-budget consumers curb spending.
STOCKS | Buyers Eye Warner Assets as Paramount Legal Fight Drags On
Binance News - Investment bankers and potential buyers are looking at assets that could come up for sale as Paramount Skydance Corp.'s legal fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. continues, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the discussions said the dispute has dragged on, keeping attention on possible Warner assets that may be available.
Nvidia Rubin Ultra Reportedly To Use 192GB HBM4 Memory
Binance News - SemiAnalysis said Nvidia's Rubin Ultra will use 192GB of HBM4 8-hi memory, a sharp cut from the 1TB HBM shown in the initial preview and below the 288GB capacity of the standard Rubin. According to ChainCatcher, the reduction reflects the cancellation of the four-die Rubin Ultra design, which lowered the cube count to eight, a drop in stacking height from 16-hi to 8-hi, and the use of HBM4 with 24Gb dies instead of HBM4E with 32Gb dies. A future 8-hi HBM4E upgrade version may still be released.
STOCKS | SK Hynix Union Rejects Preliminary Wage Agreement
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, SK Hynix's union rejected a preliminary wage agreement reached with management. The agreement was rejected in a vote by 50.1%.
STOCKS | CCB Tops Northbound Holdings Gains; CSPC Pharma Sees Biggest Cut
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure Easy's Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings records showed that on the previous day, with holding date August 24, 2026, China Construction Bank (0939) recorded the largest increase in holdings, up 51.275 million shares, while CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093) saw the biggest reduction, down 133 million shares, according to Ming Pao.
Pakistan Interior Minister Says Meeting With Iran's President Was Positive and Productive
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Pakistan Interior Minister Naqvi said he and Pakistan Army Chief Munir held a very positive and productive meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian on August 25, discussing the Iran-U.S. conflict, tensions in the Middle East, future developments, and the steps needed to restore the Islamabad memorandum of understanding for a comprehensive resolution of the conflict.
STOCKS | CITIC Securities Sees Greater Value in U.S. Semiconductor Equipment Stocks
Binance News - According to Jin10, CITIC Securities said the allocation value of U.S. semiconductor equipment stocks has become more prominent after the July 2026 pullback. The firm expects the AI-driven equipment upcycle to last at least through 2028, and said the market still has some gap in expectations for downstream major customers' capital spending in 2027-2028. On the supply side, semiconductor equipment makers and their upstream suppliers are actively expanding capacity to match orders, and the firm said equipment deliveries are likely to be secured. It recommended focusing on semiconductor equipment makers with rising share in niche segments, greater exposure to memory, or unique investment logic.
NVIDIA Says Groq 3 LPX Interactive AI Inference Accelerator Is in Full Production
Binance News - NVIDIA said on August 25 that its interactive AI inference accelerator, NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX, has entered full production. According to Jiemian News, the product is an extension of NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform and is designed to boost AI inference by enabling ultra-fast token generation for highly responsive agent systems.
China Bets On Robots To Drive Manufacturing And AI Push
Binance News - According to the BBC, China is accelerating automation across factories and classrooms as part of Xi Jinping's $20bn plan to put the country at the forefront of innovation and compete directly with the United States. The report said China now has more than two million robots working in its factories, more than any other country, and that more than half of the world's industrial robots are made in China. The BBC visited the Hangzhou Technician Institute and a CRP Technology factory in Chengdu, where students and engineers are learning to program industrial robots and build machines that can help make other robots. CRP Technology said a ...
Polymarket Colorado Rockies Option Jumps to 65.5% in One Hour
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitored a sharp move in the Polymarket event "Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals," where the "Colorado Rockies" option rose from 29.5% one hour ago to 65.5% at present, a 36% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the change may reflect the impact of related breaking news.
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Option Jumps to 89.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed the Tampa Bay Rays option in Polymarket’s Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers market rose from 73.5% one hour earlier to 89.5%, a 16% increase. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a sharp fluctuation in the submarket and may be affected by breaking news.
Canada to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs Against the U.S. on Tuesday
Binance News - Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. According to Sina Finance, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and three other ministers will formally unveil the measures at a company in Canada on Tuesday morning, and Employment Minister Patty Hajdu will also attend. One source said the Canadian government will also expand coverage of Employment Insurance (EI) to help domestic workers affected by U.S. tariffs. The source added that provincial premiers are expected to receive a briefing by phone on the same day. ...
Polymarket Red Sox-Marlins First-Five-Innings Over Odds Swing Sharply
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed a sharp move in the Polymarket submarket for the Boston Red Sox vs. Miami Marlins event, where the "Over" option for first five innings over/under 2.5 fell from 79.5% one hour earlier to 50%. According to ChainCatcher, the change marked a 29.5 percentage point swing and may reflect the impact of breaking news.
STOCKS | Barclays Says Global Bonds Are Still Too Expensive to Buy
Binance News - Barclays said global bonds remain too expensive to attract buyers despite a sustained selloff. According to Sina Finance, strategists Ajay Rajadhyaksha and Anshul Pradhan wrote that stubborn inflation, governments' reluctance to cut spending, and resilient global growth are still pressuring bond markets. They said bond prices are now trading closer to fair value than at any point in recent years, but the forces pushing yields higher have not been exhausted. The report also said artificial intelligence capital spending has shown no sign of slowing, Japan's capital is flowing back, and the only reason to be bullish on bonds would be a sharp economic downturn or a severe shock that forces the ...
STOCKS | Hyundai Motor Reaches Preliminary Wage Deal With Union
Binance News - Hyundai Motor management and its union reached a preliminary wage agreement on Tuesday after a series of strikes disrupted production. According to Sina Finance, the company said both sides agreed in the 17th round of talks to raise monthly base pay by 100,000 won, pay a performance bonus equivalent to more than 400% of monthly wages, and provide an additional 12.5 million won. They also agreed to extend the retirement age from the current 60 to 65 if relevant laws and regulations are revised. If the deal is approved in a union vote on August 31, the South Korean automaker's wage negotiations for this year will end. ...
AI Cloud Provider Lambda Seeks Up to $3 Billion Before IPO
Binance News - Lambda Inc., an AI cloud-computing provider backed by Nvidia Corp., is in talks to raise as much as $3 billion in a pre-IPO round, according to Bloomberg. The financing could position Lambda to go public next year, people familiar with the efforts said.
STOCKS | Musk Admits Grok Is Lagging in the AI Race
Binance News - Elon Musk told Cursor employees that SpaceX's AI division is behind competitors and that Grok is not a market leader. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Musk made the remarks during an all-hands video meeting earlier this month, after SpaceX announced it had completed its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor. Musk also said AI models will eventually develop beyond human control and urged employees to help SpaceX's AI division develop the relevant technology before other companies. According to Sina Finance, one person familiar with the meeting said Musk praised Anthropic as a strong competitor and said SpaceX would ...
Meta Plans Consumer OpenClaw AI Assistant Launch in Coming Weeks, Watermelon Model in October
Binance News - Meta Platforms plans to launch its consumer-facing OpenClaw AI assistant, internally codenamed Hatch, as early as the coming weeks, and to release its latest AI model, Watermelon, in October, according to Jiemian News.
STOCKS | UKMTO Says Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Near Oman
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker’s captain reported that the vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 9 nautical miles northeast of Ash Shihr, Oman. The vessel has lost power, the crew has been reported safe, and ships are advised to navigate with caution.
Sammons Reiterates Separation From Guggenheim in Lender Call
Binance News - Sammons Financial Group told lenders it has some distance from Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners after a report last week on the firms’ longstanding ties hurt the value of the life insurer’s bonds, according to Bloomberg.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Plans U.S. Visit to Lobby Trump on Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Binance News - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he and several other European leaders plan to travel to the United States next month to lobby U.S. President Donald Trump to allow Ukraine to receive part of the Patriot air-defense missile stockpile before winter. According to Sina Finance, Burnham said on Monday evening in Kyiv that he was looking forward to going to New York in September for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, which would be his first visit to the United States since taking office. Burnham said he had not finalized the details, but that he might go, especially after the day’s discussions. He added that after leaving on Monday, he had a ...
STOCKS | Morgan Stanley Says U.S. Treasury Could Shift $80 Billion to $200 Billion From TGA for Expanded Buybacks
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Morgan Stanley said the U.S. Treasury could move $80 billion to $200 billion from its cash reserve held at the Federal Reserve, known as the Treasury General Account (TGA), to support expanded Treasury buyback operations.
STOCKS | South Korea's August Consumer Confidence Falls for First Time in Four Months
Binance News - South Korea's consumer confidence fell in August for the first time in four months, as stock market corrections and rising inflation weighed on sentiment. According to Sina Finance, the Bank of Korea said the composite consumer sentiment index (CCSI) came in at 104.5 this month, down 2.3 points from July. The decline marked the first monthly drop since April, although the index has remained above 100 since May. The Bank of Korea said that while the real economy trend remained solid, stock market adjustments and rising inflation dealt a heavy blow to consumer confidence. It added that consumer prices rose 2.8% year on year in July, easing from 3.2% in the previous month, but many people still ...
Canada Ministers to Announce Response to U.S. Tariffs on Tuesday
Binance News - According to a statement from the Canadian government, Canada’s finance and national revenue minister, industry minister, minister of jobs and families, and minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation will hold a joint news conference on Tuesday to announce new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses.
EntropyIO Launches Liquidity Trading for Anthropic-Related Assets After $14 Million Raise
Binance News - EntropyIO said it has launched what it described as the first liquidity trading method for Anthropic-related assets, aiming to make frontier assets available to a broader group of users. According to ChainCatcher, the project has completed a $14 million financing round led by Ribbit Capital and received $40 million in HYPE staking support for product improvements and new markets. EntropyIO said the first related markets have gone live on Hyperliquid. The company focuses on liquidity trading and market infrastructure for frontier assets.
GEOPOLITICS | New Zealand Watchdog Finds Māori Face Insurance Gaps and Cost Barriers
Binance News - New Zealand’s insurance industry is not consistently meeting the needs of Māori, with affordability barriers and difficulty insuring collectively owned land leaving them less likely to have cover, according to Bloomberg. The finding comes from a study by the market watchdog.
Monad Proposes Flexible, Upgradeable Account Authentication
Binance News - Monad has published a new MIP focused on flexible and upgradeable account authentication. According to ChainCatcher, the proposal would allow accounts to change keys without changing their addresses, aiming to improve account management flexibility and security. The mechanism is also designed to let accounts upgrade smoothly to quantum-resistant cryptographic schemes to address potential future threats from quantum computing. The proposal has been officially released, and the community can review the technical details and discussion.
Cosmos Labs Says Ongoing Security Incident Affects Cosmos EVM Users
Binance News - Cosmos Labs said an ongoing security incident has affected users of the Cosmos EVM module. According to ChainCatcher, the company’s security and engineering teams are responding to the incident and have advised Cosmos EVM chains in contact with them to ask validators to pause chain operations. Cosmos Labs thanked teams using Cosmos EVM for their quick response and said it will publish an incident report after the issue is resolved. Teams using Cosmos EVM with questions can contact [email protected].
Cramer Says Investors Should Watch Long-Term Treasury Yields
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said investors should keep an eye on long-term Treasury yields, which have climbed amid inflation concerns, government borrowing and AI-related corporate debt issuance.
70,000 Social and Affordable Homes to Be Built Across England Under £39bn Plan
Binance News - Ministers have announced funding for 70,000 social and affordable homes across England over the next 10 years, as part of a £39bn social housebuilding programme, according to BBC. The first wave of funding will go to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North East England and Liverpool, with £6bn allocated to London. Officials said 60% of the homes will be for social rent, and more than £16bn remains to be allocated outside London. The wider plan aims to deliver 300,000 social and affordable homes nationwide, while the government has also pledged to build 1.5 million homes by 2029. Housing charities welcomed the announcement but said it falls short of demand, while Conservatives called it an unfunded spending commitment.
Cramer Says Don’t Sell Meta Over Oakland Youth-Safety Trial
Binance News - Jim Cramer told investors not to sell Meta Platforms (META) over the youth-safety trial in Oakland, California, arguing the legal pressure is temporary and the stock rewards patience. According to BeInCrypto, Meta closed Monday at $559.02, up 1.66%, valuing the company near $1.42 trillion. Opening arguments began on August 18 in a case brought by 29 state attorneys general. The states accuse Meta of making Facebook and Instagram habit-forming for minors and downplaying the risks.
Analyst: Bessent's Economic "D-Day" Against Iran Looks More Like Theater
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent did not explain in detail how the administration's new move would achieve any of the outcomes U.S. President Donald Trump wants, such as fully opening the Strait of Hormuz. An Atlantic Council senior fellow said that without specific action against particular companies or countries, Bessent's statement was "just empty talk," while another analyst said the move was "more performance than substance" and still left many unresolved questions.
New York City Business Owners Sue Mayor Zohran Mamdani Over City-Owned Grocery Plan
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, New York City business owners on Monday sued Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat, seeking to block his plan to open a city-owned grocery store network. Mamdani aims to open one city-run grocery store in each of the five boroughs, with goods priced 30% below private grocery stores, and the head of the Multicultural Business Coalition said in a petition filed Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court that the move "threatens to further exclude immigrant and minority business owners from opportunities."
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise by 2.282 Tons to 1,049.489 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings increased by 2.282 tons from the previous day to 1,049.489 tons.
MEXC Introduces RealStocks API for Automated US Equity Trading with USDT
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GEOPOLITICS | Oil Holds Losses as US Steps Up Pressure on Iran
Binance News - Oil held a decline as the US ramped up economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners in an effort to force the resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.
Fed September Hold Probability at 58.6%, CME FedWatch Shows
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch shows a 58.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in September, while the probability of a 25-basis-point hike is 41.4%. The probability of no change by October is 43.0%, with a 46.0% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike and an 11.0% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike.