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Bitcoin surges as Treasury buybacks double; whales accumulate BTC amid short squeezes.
Moderna Stock Doubles on Cancer Breakthrough: Here’s What It Means
Decrypt - A Phase 3 win against the standard of care sent the biotech's shares up 131% and left short sellers down $4.8 billion.
Crypto Shorts Lose $1.23 Billion in 1 Hour: 3 Bitcoin Whales Wiped Out
BeInCrypto - Crypto short liquidations hit $1.23 billion in one hour. Three Bitcoin whales on Hyperliquid lost $194 million combined. The post Crypto Shorts Lose $1.23 Billion in 1 Hour: 3 Bitcoin Whales Wiped Out appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom.
Bitcoin Rips Toward $70K as $1.3B Short Squeeze Erupts
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin raced to $69,749 on Aug. 19 as falling Treasury yields and a cascade of forced short liquidations turned weeks of quiet trading into a sudden run toward $70,000. The move unfolded rapidly during late morning U.S. trading. Bitcoin had spent weeks largely trapped between about $61,500 and $65,000, leaving volatility unusually low and traders […]
Blockstream announces QuickSync for Bitcoin wallets
Atlas21 - According to Blockstream, the open source protocol combines hundreds of address lookups into a single descriptor request The post Blockstream announces QuickSync for Bitcoin wallets appeared first on Atlas21.
Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin and Ethereum surged above $69,500 and $2,000 on Wednesday after the US Treasury doubled planned buybacks of long-dated government debt. On Aug. 19, the Treasury Department said it will raise the maximum size of its liquidity-support operations for 10- to 20-year and 20- to 30-year securities from $2 billion to at least $4 billion […] The post Bitcoin price hits $69,500 because US just doubled Treasury buybacks to crush long-term yields appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Wall Street piled $1.2 billion into MSTR in Q2 before Strategy turned its Bitcoin flywheel toward rescuing STRC
CryptoSlate - Wall Street institutions increased their exposure to Strategy's MSTR in the second quarter, just before Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin accumulation machine began redirecting capital toward STRC. On Aug. 18, Strategy said 12 of its 15 largest institutional shareholders increased their MSTR positions through June 30. The company said those additions lifted combined holdings by $1.2 billion. […] The post Wall Street piled $1.2 billion into MSTR in Q2 before Strategy turned its Bitcoin flywheel toward rescuing STRC appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm
CoinTelegraph - Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets.
The FTX Insiders Who Turned on SBF Just Got Their Final Deal
BeInCrypto - The CFTC ends its FTX fraud cases against Ellison and Wang, giving the FTX insiders trading bans but no new fines. The post The FTX Insiders Who Turned on SBF Just Got Their Final Deal appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks as Bitcoin and US Stocks Advance
Bitcoin.com - The U.S. Treasury will at least double the maximum size of its buybacks for older long-term bonds to $4 billion per operation, a move that helped push yields lower and supported U.S. stocks, bitcoin and gold on Wednesday morning. The larger limit applies to liquidity-support buybacks in the 10- to 20-year and 20- to 30-year […]
3 Key Catalysts for Bitcoin Explained by Matt Hougan as Price Reclaims $66,500
U.Today - Bitcoin breaks $66,000 as SEC rules and Treasury shifts trigger an institutional reversal, making Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan "extremely bullish" on crypto. Bitcoin breaks $66,000 as SEC rules and Treasury shifts trigger an institutional reversal, making Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan "extremely bullish" on crypto.
Treasury Just Drew a Line in the Sand at 5.3%, and Bitcoin Noticed
BeInCrypto - Treasury doubles long-end buybacks after the 30-year yield hit 5.34%. Yields fell as Bitcoin climbed past $65,000. The post Treasury Just Drew a Line in the Sand at 5.3%, and Bitcoin Noticed appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SEC Opens $75M Crypto Funding Floodgate With New Rule Plan
Bitcoin.com - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules that could give certain crypto projects clearer ways to raise money in the United States while requiring investor disclosures and, in larger offerings, ongoing reporting. The proposal, called Regulation Crypto Assets, was announced Aug. 18 and would establish a securities offering framework for some investment […]
Samsung unveils price hike, plant expansion plans as TSMC reaches capacity
Cryptopolitan - Samsung has moved to cash in on the AI demand that has buyers scooping up more chips than production lines can deliver after reports that it is raising prices by as much as 15% on some of its advanced contract chipmaking. Filings seen by news outlets also confirm that the South Korean giant has ambitions...
Morning Minute: SEC Brings Clarity to Crypto
Decrypt - If the proposed rules are formalized, it could lead to an ICO boom in the U.S.
Metaplanet’s US Bitcoin treasury bet could unlock up to $3.4 billion, but there’s a catch
CryptoSlate - The proposed deal hands Metaplanet 95.7% at closing, while later capital depends on unexercised warrants and an optional preferred right. The post Metaplanet’s US Bitcoin treasury bet could unlock up to $3.4 billion, but there’s a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Reclaims $1 as Sellers Show Early Signs of Exhaustion
CryptoPotato - Ripple’s XRP remains locked in a broader bearish structure, although the latest short-term price action is beginning to show tentative signs of seller exhaustion. The $1 psychological level is now the immediate battleground, with the market approaching an important demand area below. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart XRP continues to trade within the large […]
An unreleased model called Astra pushed OpenAI to brake its own training
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI says its largest frontier RL run stays paused, and new safety monitoring adds about 20% to compute weeks after an agent hacked Hugging Face.
Moderna Stock Explodes Over 100% After Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough
BeInCrypto - Moderna stock exploded 95% after its mRNA cancer vaccine with Merck scored the first-ever positive Phase 3 result. The post Moderna Stock Explodes Over 100% After Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Euro Strengthens Amid Positive Eurozone Economic Data as Yen Weakens
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The euro hit $1.132 against the US dollar. That’s its highest mark since May, and traders noticed fast. The move… Read the original on Euro Surges to 3-Month High at $1.132 as Yen Struggles Near 160. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Telegram applies for a new “.gram” top-level domain
Cryptopolitan - Popular messenger Telegram has applied for a new “.gram” domain, founder Pavel Durov announced on social media this week. The move, which aims to give millions of users the option to create websites, comes after recent issues with the platform’s “t.me” links. Telegram applies for TLD domain with Durov promising one-prompt websites The messaging service...
Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Adds 2,380 Bitcoin in $154.7M Treasury Pivot
Decrypt - The Shanghai-based InsurTech firm closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in crypto, with investors contributing Bitcoin directly rather than cash.
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Significant BTC While Bhutan Moves Coins
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin whales just went shopping. Big time. A fresh wave of accumulation has pushed total whale purchases to $2.64 billion… Read the original on Bitcoin Whales Spend $2.64 Billion as Bhutan Moves 300 Mysterious BTC. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Metaplanet Takes 96% of Super League to Build a US Bitcoin Treasury
CoinPaprika - Metaplanet agreed to invest 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash into Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, taking a 95.7% stake. The Japanese firm will rename the company Superplanet and run it as its US Bitcoin treasury platform.
US-China AI rivalry widens to third countries as Beijing rejects picking sides
Cryptopolitan - China has rejected a reported US effort to make other governments choose a side in the ongoing US-China AI race. The long ongoing competition between the US and China over the lead in the artificial intelligence industry is entering a new chapter where other nations can no longer sit and watch from the sidelines. Will...
Chinese AI firms still use Nvidia computing power despite US chip restrictions
Cryptopolitan - Washington has a pretty obvious problem with its Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) restrictions. It can stop the company’s most powerful chips from being shipped directly into China, but that does not necessarily stop Chinese AI companies from using them. If those processors are sitting inside a data center somewhere else, a Chinese developer can potentially pay...
Bitcoin Whales Add 43,000 BTC, Ending Months-Long Selling Spree
Bitcoin.com - Large bitcoin holders added roughly 43,000 BTC worth about $2.75 billion over the past 60 days, according to Cryptoquant, ending months of steady selling from the same cohort. Whales Reverse Course After Months of Selling Large bitcoin holders, wallets that exclude exchanges and mining pools, added approximately 43,000 BTC over the past 60 days, a […]
Ripple just scored two major institutional wins but XRP traders are bracing for a bigger move
CryptoSlate - On Aug. 18, Ripple deepened its push into traditional finance, securing a South Korean banking deal as its prime brokerage raised $275 million. The crypto payment company revealed that South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank became the country's first regional lender to deploy Ripple Payments for cross-border business transfers, replacing SWIFT-based correspondent-bank transfers that can take days […] The post Ripple just scored two major institutional wins but XRP traders are bracing for a bigger move appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
CoinTelegraph - Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.
Wirex Limited H1 2026 Transparency Report: Over £650k in FinCrime Stopped Across 7+ Million Transactions
BeInCrypto - Wirex Limited, the UK-headquartered payments provider, has today published its H1 2026 Transparency Report, offering a data-rich view of how they protect customers, tackle financial crime, and strengthen trust through measurable accountability. The company disclosed that it had prevented nearly £450,000 from being lost to scams, and blocked £225,000 in suspected criminal funds, between January The post Wirex Limited H1 2026 Transparency Report: Over £650k in FinCrime Stopped Across 7+ Million Transactions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value
CoinTelegraph - Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
SNDK contract beats BTC and ETH in perp volume on Binance
Cryptopolitan - SanDisk (SNDK) perp contract on Binance has surpassed two of the largest crypto assets, Bitcoin and Ether, in trading volume. The TradFi asset SNDK attracted more than $7.38 billion in volume over the past 24 hours. During that period, BTC and ETH saw only $6.11 billion and $4.57 billion, respectively, according to Binance market data. ...
LIVE: Bitcoin hits $70K as Ether clears $2K and XRP surges 8% after Iran threatened to bomb Europe
Cryptopolitan - Iran is weighing strikes on US military targets in Europe if Trump escalates the war. Bulgaria and Cyprus are among the locations being considered for possible retaliation. Tehran has also looked at hitting subsea fiber-optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise. Bitcoin whales are buying again, adding about 43,000 BTC worth $2.75...
HTX Distributes Nearly 59,000 USDT in Rewards as TradFi Trade to Earn #2 Concludes
BeInCrypto - HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced the successful conclusion of Phase 2 for its popular TradFi Trade to Earn campaign. The second phase delivered significant growth in trading volume, user engagement, and platform incentives, demonstrating the ability of the Trade to Earn model to drive trading activity among TradFi futures traders and further The post HTX Distributes Nearly 59,000 USDT in Rewards as TradFi Trade to Earn #2 Concludes appeared first on BeInCrypto.
'It's Still Early,' Bitwise CEO Reacts to BlackRock's Bitcoin Advice
U.Today - Bitwise CEO shared the belief that Bitcoin's adoption may still be in its early phase as recent 1-2% allocation advice from BlackRock sparks discussions. Bitwise CEO shared the belief that Bitcoin's adoption may still be in its early phase as recent 1-2% allocation advice from BlackRock sparks discussions.
Tiny corp questions Etched's chip claims as valuation nears $21 billion
Cryptopolitan - The AI inference sector could be getting its own version of the long-running rivalry between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and SpaceX’s Elon Musk after AI hardware and software startup tiny corp publicly questioned the credibility of the benchmarks behind the chip that inference rival Etched shipped to Jane Street on August 18. While Musk and Altman...
'I Accumulated a Lot': Ripple CTO Emeritus Reveals Major Early Stake
U.Today - David Schwartz, an original XRP Ledger architect, provides a glimpse into his early stake aside from XRP. David Schwartz, an original XRP Ledger architect, provides a glimpse into his early stake aside from XRP.
Kalshi seeks approval to bring crypto-style perps to stocks and copper
Cryptopolitan - Kalshi is trying to take one of crypto’s most distinctive trading products into traditional markets. On August 18, the federally regulated exchange submitted two proposals to the CFTC for approval of perpetual futures contracts based on a major US stock index and copper. If approved, the contracts would bring a structure that originated in the...
Anthony Scaramucci believes bitcoin will climb back to $100,000
Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin is going to move back to $100,000, but it might take up to 18 months for the catalyst to align, according to Anthony Scaramucci. The SkyBridge Capital founder told CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday that “this is clearly a bitcoin bear market,” in response to the point that the price has not really moved...
Bitcoin News Today: Saylor Sets a 4-Year Minimum for Bitcoin Holders
99Bitcoins - Michael Saylor says Bitcoin investors should plan to hold for at least four years, while MSTR carries amplified gains and losses. The post Bitcoin News Today: Saylor Sets a 4-Year Minimum for Bitcoin Holders appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Rally 'Unfunded,' Data Strongly Suggests
U.Today - Any cryptocurrency rally or growth you see on the market nowadays is most likely shallow as there's barely any funding on the market. Any cryptocurrency rally or growth you see on the market nowadays is most likely shallow as there's barely any funding on the market.
Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia
CoinTelegraph - Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrency-backed credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against their digital assets.
Telegram .gram Domain Bid Could Give 1 Billion Users a Website in One Prompt
BeInCrypto - Telegram applied to ICANN for the .gram domain, a step that could give its 1 billion users a personal web address. The post Telegram .gram Domain Bid Could Give 1 Billion Users a Website in One Prompt appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: August 19
CryptoPotato - Here's the latest notable developments in the broader Ripple ecosystem, as well as XRP's price update as the fight for $1.00 continues.
Ripple XRP Nears $1 as SEC Crypto Framework Remains Unfinished
99Bitcoins - XRP trades near $1 as proposed SEC crypto rules offer a path forward, but delays, appeals and Congress leave its status unresolved. The post Ripple XRP Nears $1 as SEC Crypto Framework Remains Unfinished appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Trump delays 50% Canada tariffs for 3 days as trade deal emerges
Cryptopolitan - The U.S. will wait three days before introducing new tariffs on Canadian goods as negotiations between the two countries continue. President Donald Trump commented, “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three-day period.” He further contended that the countries have already struck a deal...
Unitree surges 629% on its Shanghai market debut today
Cryptopolitan - Chinese robotics firm Unitree opened trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market on Wednesday, with the price soaring nearly sixfold. The stock was priced at 150.8 yuan per share and opened at 1,100 yuan, marking a 629.44% increase. At its highest point, the Hangzhou-based company was valued at about 445 billion yuan, or $66...
SEC opens door to day-one crypto insider sales that Senate draft would block
CryptoSlate - The SEC's new crypto fundraising proposal deliberately treats tokens as free to trade as soon as a buyer acquires them, unless the issuer or another law says otherwise. Insiders typically know more than the public while a token project is still being built, and their incentives do not always line up with everyone else's. The […] The post SEC opens door to day-one crypto insider sales that Senate draft would block appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple's CEO Indicates Shift Towards IPO Consideration After SEC Resolution
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Brad Garlinghouse has changed his tune. Ripple’s CEO, long comfortable keeping the company private, now says an IPO is something… Read the original on Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Signals Openness to IPO After SEC Lawsuit Resolution. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Launches 'World's Largest' Zcash Mining Fleet
Decrypt - The Nasdaq-listed privacy firm launched Cypherpunk Mining through a $33.33 million equity deal with Winklevoss Capital, adding roughly 18% of the Zcash network's hashrate to accelerate its treasury ambitions.
Bitcoin Buying Resumes as Bitwise Net Assets Hit $2.38 Billion, CEO Horsley Reacts
U.Today - Bitwise Bitcoin ETF captures a $16.15 million single-day inflow as net assets climb to $2.38 billion amid a broader Wall Street market resurgence. Bitwise Bitcoin ETF captures a $16.15 million single-day inflow as net assets climb to $2.38 billion amid a broader Wall Street market resurgence.
Google To Pay Out $700,000,000 To Android Users After Court Approves Play Store Settlement
DailyHODL - A federal court has granted final approval to a $700 million multistate settlement with Google over Google Play Store monopoly practices. Eligible consumers who bought apps or in-app items from 2016 to 2023 will receive payouts, and Google must allow sideloading for seven years. The post Google To Pay Out $700,000,000 To Android Users After Court Approves Play Store Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple CEO Comments on IPO Rumors
U.Today - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has signaled a more neutral stance on a potential initial public offering. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has signaled a more neutral stance on a potential initial public offering.
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...
Best Crypto API in 2026: Top 5 Data Providers Compared
CoinPaprika - Best crypto API in 2026, compared: CoinPaprika (free, commercial, no key), CoinStats for wallets, plus CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap and DexPaprika.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.