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Bitcoin nears $80K as whales hedge $1.3B; BitMart reopens amid withdrawal concerns; Saylor's strategy thrives.
Bitcoin’s Next Rally Could Send Ethereum Toward $20K: Analyst
CryptoPotato - The analyst says a drop below $1,388 could undermine the technical setup behind the long-term bullish thesis.
BitMart is talking about reopening before it has answered the withdrawal question
CryptoSlate - The plan may revive some operations, but it has not canceled the exchange’s trading halt or withdrawal recommendation. The post BitMart is talking about reopening before it has answered the withdrawal question appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitget CEO isn’t buying the Bitcoin rally — She’s waiting for $50K
CoinTelegraph - Bitget CEO Gracy Chen doesn’t believe the current Bitcoin rally is sustainable, and she aims to buy more BTC around the $50K mark later in 2026 or early next year.
Whales Hedge $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin and XRP While Gold Hits Fresh August Highs: Main Crypto News This Morning
U.Today - What to know about crypto on Aug. 24: key market makers lock $1.38 billion in BTC and XRP short hedges on Hyperliquid while gold hits $4,659 amid developing US debt crisis. What to know about crypto on Aug. 24: key market makers lock $1.38 billion in BTC and XRP short hedges on Hyperliquid while gold hits $4,659 amid developing US debt crisis.
Fasset raises $68 million in SBI-led round, reaching $1 billion valuation
Cryptopolitan - Fasset, a stablecoin-based digital bank, has raised $68 million in a Series C round led by Japan’s SBI Group at a $1 billion valuation. This funding round has pushed the payments firm into unicorn territory less than three months after its last raise. Fasset becomes a unicorn Fasset’s total fundraising for 2026 has hit $119...
BitMine Nears Massive Ethereum Milestone as ETH Holdings Reach 5.85 Million
CryptoPotato - The company is now just 3% away from its ambitious target set just over a year ago.
Morning Minute: Saylor’s Strategy Back in Green As BTC Soars to $78k
Decrypt - Bitcoin just closed its biggest weekly candle of all time in notional value, and 10 alt leaders put up 50%+ gains in massive crypto rebound.
Strategy Raises $2B Selling MSTR Stock, Establishes 'USD Cash' Pot
Decrypt - The company has not bought Bitcoin since June, and has now created a liquidity account it said may be spent on more of it.
Strive Splashes Out $83M on 1,110 BTC as Bitcoin Holdings Top 21,000
CryptoPotato - Unlike Strategy, Strive has made a rather sizeable purchase.
Strategy launches $1.6B cash pool after $2B common shares raise, maintains hold on BTC buys
CoinTelegraph - Strategy held off on new Bitcoin buying, maintaining holdings at 840,447 BTC as it launched a $1.59 billion cash pool after raising $2 billion from MSTR stock sales.
MicroStrategy Bought $3.28 Billion of US Dollars in August, Not Bitcoin
BeInCrypto - Strategy raised $3.28 billion in August, spent none on Bitcoin, and built its dollar pools to $6.69 billion. The post MicroStrategy Bought $3.28 Billion of US Dollars in August, Not Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Strategy Shifts: Michael Saylor’s Firm Builds $6.69B Liquidity
cryptoDNES - Strategy maintains 840,447 BTC holdings while pivoting to a $6.69B liquidity strategy, including $1.59B in flexible cash for market opportunities. The post Strategy Shifts: Michael Saylor’s Firm Builds $6.69B Liquidity appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strategy Slams Brakes on Bitcoin Buying, Stockpiles $6.69B Cash
Bitcoin.com - Strategy bought zero bitcoin last week, choosing instead to stack billions in cash and buy back preferred stock as Michael Saylor’s company loaded its balance sheet for whatever bitcoin or its own securities throw at it next. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company revealed on Monday, Aug. 24, that not a single bitcoin changed hands from […]
XRP crashes 37% in one Bitstamp wick while the wider market tells a different story
CryptoSlate - Kraken and OKX showed far smaller ranges, and $3.66 billion in XRP open interest remained after the liquidation wave. The post XRP crashes 37% in one Bitstamp wick while the wider market tells a different story appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Strategy Adds $1.9B to USD Reserve but Buys No Bitcoin as BTC Position Turns Green
CryptoPotato - Today's announcement came just hours after Michael Saylor said on X that Bitcoin's most profound breakthrough i the ability to convert economic energy into digital form.
US AI investment jumps 40% as Europe falls further behind
Cryptopolitan - Since the pandemic, American businesses have stepped up their AI investments, pouring cash into the sector at nearly three times the rate of European firms. Oxford Economics projects that US corporate spending on new AI hardware and infrastructure will grow 40% between 2021 and the end of next year. A Stanford AI Index report also...
Bitcoin Posts Its Second-Best Week Since 2021 as Dollar Weakens
CoinPaprika - Bitcoin gained 23.6% in the week to 21 August 2026, its second-best weekly performance since February 2021, according to CoinDesk. Expanded U.S. Treasury bond buybacks pushed yields and the dollar lower, lifting risk assets.
Japan’s SBI leads $68M Fasset round at $1B valuation
CoinTelegraph - Fasset raised $68 million in a Series C led by SBI Group as the companies plan a digital bank in Malaysia and to expand stablecoin payments.
ECB defends digital euro privacy as CBDCs face global scrutiny
CoinTelegraph - Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users as central bank digital currencies face privacy concerns worldwide.
Foreign investors sell $29 billion in Treasury bills
Atlas21 - The figure follows $43.5 billion in sales recorded in May, for a total of about $72.5 billion over two months. The post Foreign investors sell $29 billion in Treasury bills appeared first on Atlas21.
Bitcoin's Next Test Is $80,000 as Jackson Hole Meeting Looms
Decrypt - Kevin Warsh gives his first Jackson Hole keynote as Fed chair on Friday, with futures now pricing a September rate hike at 36%.
Ripple Prime’s BBB Notes Actually Rely On
99Bitcoins - Ripple Prime’s $275 million notes carry a BBB rating based on expected parental support, not a documented pledge of escrowed XRP. The post Ripple Prime’s BBB Notes Actually Rely On appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
3 Trading Firms Still Short Bitcoin and Ethereum Despite Sharp Price Rally
BeInCrypto - Abraxas Capital, Fasanara Capital, and Wintermute still hold over $600 million in short positions in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Blockchain tracker Lookonchain identified the positions as market maker hedging accounts. Their liquidation prices sit far above current market levels. Liquidation Prices Sit Far Above Spot The crypto market rally, fueled by policy moves, triggered The post 3 Trading Firms Still Short Bitcoin and Ethereum Despite Sharp Price Rally appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Michael Saylor Explains How to Invest Like a Billionaire, and Why Bitcoin Passes the Test
BeInCrypto - Saylor says Bitcoin passes the Bernard Arnault test. See the 10-year rule he uses to judge every asset he buys. The post Michael Saylor Explains How to Invest Like a Billionaire, and Why Bitcoin Passes the Test appeared first on BeInCrypto.
ViaBTC Extends Lifetime Referral Commissions to Miners Through Its Ambassador Program
BeInCrypto - As a one of global mining pool, ViaBTC has upgraded its Ambassador Program to offer lifetime referral rewards for miners. Approved ambassadors earn a 20% lifetime commission for every new user they refer, while referred users receive a 50% fee-discount coupon valid for 30 days. For those with an established mining community, content audience, or The post ViaBTC Extends Lifetime Referral Commissions to Miners Through Its Ambassador Program appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto Card Purchases Set New $1 Billion Monthly Record
99Bitcoins - Crypto cards processed a July record of about $1.03 billion in stablecoin-funded purchases, with volume up 16% from June. The post Crypto Card Purchases Set New $1 Billion Monthly Record appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Gold Hits $4,620 as Treasury Buybacks Reignite the Dollar Debasement Trade
Bitcoin.com - Gold surged to its highest price in three months this week, climbing past $4,600 an ounce and brushing $4,650 in futures trading, as the U.S. Treasury’s expanded bond buybacks revived fears of a weakening dollar. Gold’s Breakout Above $4,600 Bloomberg analysts noted that gold climbed to a three-month high above $4,620 an ounce as Treasury […]
Ethereum Rotation Takes Shape, Tom Lee Claims
U.Today - Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes the long-awaited rotation into Ethereum has already begun. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee believes the long-awaited rotation into Ethereum has already begun.
Biggest Jump in 3 Years: Bitcoin Burns Shorts as It Gears Up to Test $80,000
U.Today - Bitcoin prints its biggest 3-year jump with a 23% short-burning explosion past $77,500, driven by $1.9 billion ETF inflows as it targets the $80,000 wall. Bitcoin prints its biggest 3-year jump with a 23% short-burning explosion past $77,500, driven by $1.9 billion ETF inflows as it targets the $80,000 wall.
Gate Releases Latest Proof of Reserves Report: Total Reserve Ratio Reaches 127%; Total Reserves Exceed $8.215 Billion
BeInCrypto - According to the official announcement, Gate has released its latest Proof of Reserves report. As of August 19, 2026, Gate’s total reserves increased to $8.215 billion, with an overall reserve ratio of 127%, remaining well above the industry security benchmark of 100%. The ample surplus reserves further strengthen the platform’s ability to withstand market volatility The post Gate Releases Latest Proof of Reserves Report: Total Reserve Ratio Reaches 127%; Total Reserves Exceed $8.215 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BTC consolidates near $77,000 as traders take $1.72B in profits
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Bitcoin trades around $77,000 after gaining more than 23% last week, its strongest weekly performance since March 2023. Investors realized $1.72 billion in profits on Friday, the highest daily total since November 2024. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.92 billion in weekly inflows, their strongest showing since October 2025. BTC faces immediate resistance […] The post BTC consolidates near $77,000 as traders take $1.72B in profits appeared first on CoinJournal.
Swap Anything. Spend Anywhere. The THORWallet Card Is Live
BeInCrypto - Some credentials first, because they explain why this launch matters.THORWallet was one of the first crypto wallets to execute native BTC-to-ETH swaps, and continued breaking new ground with XRP-to-BTC and other pairs that were previously considered impossible without a centralized exchange. Since 2021, more than $2.5 billion has been swapped natively through the app across The post Swap Anything. Spend Anywhere. The THORWallet Card Is Live appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Impact of Jackson Hole Discussions on Cryptocurrency Mining Investment Sentiment
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Central bankers don’t usually talk crypto. But that’s changing fast. The Jackson Hole Symposium kicked off August 24 in Wyoming,… Read the original on Jackson Hole Symposium: Central Bankers Tackle Urgent Crypto Regulation Talks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
LIVE: Bitcoin ETFs had their best week in nearly a year as crypto rally holds firm
Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $1.92 billion last week, their biggest haul in 10 months, as Bitcoin jumped 23% to around $78,000; BlackRock’s fund alone took in $1.3 billion. Bitcoin is now pushing toward $79,500-$80,000 resistance, with support around $75,000-$76,000 and then $71,500 if the rally cools. U.S. stock futures are slightly lower after the Dow,...
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Spoke With U.S. President Donald Trump Before Iran Visit
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reuters reported that three Pakistani sources said Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump last week, days before Munir was due to visit Tehran and meet senior Iranian officials.
Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Await Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech
Binance News - According to CNBC, Treasury yields fell Monday as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at Jackson Hole later this week.
STOCKS | Most U.S. Tech Stocks Fall Before the Open
Binance News - According to Jin10, most popular U.S. tech stocks fell before the open, with AMD (AMD.O) down more than 2%, SpaceX (SPCX.O) down 2%, Intel (INTC.O) down 1.9%, TSMC (TSM.N) down 1.3%, and Broadcom (AVGO.O) down 1%.
U.S. Treasury Doubles Buyback Cap as Bitcoin Rallies on Liquidity Hopes
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury said it will at least double the single-auction cap for 10-year to 30-year Treasury buybacks from $2 billion to $4 billion between September 9 and November 4. According to ChainCatcher, the move was seen by markets as a liquidity-supportive step that helped push long-term Treasury yields lower and lifted Bitcoin sharply. The article said the Treasury’s buybacks focus on the 10-year to 20-year and 20-year to 30-year segments. It added that the 30-year Treasury yield briefly fell by nearly 10 basis points, while U.S. stocks rose only modestly and major chip-related shares continued to pull back. ...
STOCKS | Alibaba Falls 4% in U.S. Pre-Market Trading
Binance News - According to Jin10, Alibaba (BABA.N) fell 4% in U.S. pre-market trading.
STOCKS | Storage Chip Shares Fall in Pre-Market Trading
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, storage chip concept stocks fell broadly in U.S. pre-market trading, with SanDisk down more than 4%, Western Digital down more than 2%, and Micron Technology and SK Hynix both down more than 3%; optical communications stocks also fell, with Lumentum down more than 4% and Corning down more than 3%.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Qalibaf's Iraq Visit Was Very Important
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Qalibaf's visit to Iraq was very important.
Calm Weekend Crypto Trading Sets Positive Tone for Monday Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Weekend trading in crypto stayed relatively calm yet constructive, with Bitcoin holding ground near $77,291 and Ethereum showing modest strength.… Read the original on Weekend Calm Boosts Bitcoin and Ethereum Ahead of Key Market Week. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saudi Arabia Holds Talks on Government-Backed War Insurance as Costs Surge
Binance News - Saudi Arabia has held talks with London insurance brokers on a government-backed war and political risk insurance plan that could cover vessels sailing in the region. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said the talks come as insurers have raised premiums and tightened coverage for ships, infrastructure, and cargo such as oil and chemicals amid escalating military actions by the Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia and the Iran war. People familiar with the matter said Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance is studying a pool mechanism that could provide lower-cost insurance for ships and maritime cargo assets. According to Sina Finance, commercial payouts for single ...
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Says Countries Need Not Worry About Iran
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on the 24th that no country needs to worry about Iran unless it facilitates illegal actions for the aggressors, the United States and Israel.
Iran Says It Has Not Received Formal Invitation to Mecca Joint Defense Pact
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran has not yet received a formal invitation to the Mecca Joint Defense Pact, but has put forward proposals to ensure regional security in discussions with member states.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran Will Decide Fate of Detained Iranian Pilot in Qatar
Binance News - According to Jin10, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran will decide the fate of the detained Iranian pilot in Qatar and is pushing for the immediate release of four detained Kuwaiti citizens.
Bitcoin weekend blip wiped out $250M in over leveraged long traders while open interest weakens
CryptoSlate - Open interest fell 2.65% and funding stayed near baseline, pointing to leverage clearing rather than longs rebuilding. The post Bitcoin weekend blip wiped out $250M in over leveraged long traders while open interest weakens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
PeaqOS Integrates World ID for Zero-Knowledge Human Verification
Binance News - PeaqOS integrated World ID on August 21, 2026, allowing robots and machines running on PeaqOS to request and verify World ID proofs through robotic.sh. According to Odaily, the system confirms that an interaction partner is a real and unique human without collecting names, facial data, or other personal information. The system uses zero-knowledge proofs, so machines receive cryptographic proof that a user is human rather than identity data. PeaqOS acts as a coordination layer, connecting World ID with decentralized identifiers and a machine marketplace while recording auditable interaction logs. ...
Meta pulls OpenAI veteran into Superintelligence Labs talent war
Cryptopolitan - Meta has added another high-profile AI researcher to its Superintelligence Labs. Luke Metz, who was part of the early team behind ChatGPT at OpenAI, has joined the company. This marks a new high in the war for AI talent that is changing leading laboratories around the world. While it may not be significant as an...
STOCKS | Western Gold Reports First-Half 2026 Net Profit of 547 Million Yuan, Up 315.67%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Western Gold said its first-half 2026 revenue rose 119.62% year on year to 11.043 billion yuan, net profit attributable to shareholders climbed 315.67% to 547 million yuan from 132 million yuan a year earlier, and adjusted net profit increased 202.69% to 543 million yuan. The company also proposed a cash dividend of 0.50 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 45.55 million yuan.
Samsung Electronics DRAM Output Growth in Second Half May Fall Short of Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, Samsung Electronics' DRAM output growth in the second half of this year is expected to be slower than market expectations, despite AI-driven memory demand worsening the DRAM supply shortage. The company is prioritizing the transition from its 10nm fifth-generation (1b) process to its 10nm sixth-generation (1c) process, with a greater focus on improving yield rather than expanding output.
UBS Sees Beijing Easing as Signal of Further Policy Relaxation
Binance News - UBS Asia-Pacific head of property research Raymond Lam said Beijing's recent easing of housing controls may signal further policy relaxation, especially after weak July macro data, according to Ming Pao. With restrictive housing measures now almost fully removed, Lam said recent housing provident fund reform could become a new way to address negative residential spreads, where rental yields are below mortgage rates.
AI TRENDS | Micron HBM Expert Says Memory Wall Is Worsening
Binance News - Ragu Sriramaneni, a Micron HBM design architecture expert, said the memory wall still exists and may be getting worse. According to Sina Finance, he made the remarks on the 23rd at the Hot Chips 2026 semiconductor conference held at Stanford University in the United States. Sriramaneni said AI chip computing performance has been rising about threefold every two years, while HBM performance has increased by less than twofold over the same period. He also said Micron's recently mass-produced HBM4 reflects these challenges, with a single Cube bandwidth of up to 2.8TB per second, and that Micron is supplying the product for Nvidia's next-generation AI chip, Vera ...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Pakistan Army Commander Visit Took Place Within Growing Tehran-Islamabad Ties
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the Pakistan army commander’s visit took place within the framework of good and growing relations between Tehran and Islamabad.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Iran-Pakistan Ties Are at One of Their Best Stages
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran and Pakistan's bilateral relations are currently at one of their best stages, and both sides are determined to develop cooperation in all areas based on shared ties.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Reports of Millions of Barrels of Oil Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz Daily Are Psychological Warfare
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said reports that millions of barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz every day are psychological warfare and not facts.
The Smarter Web Company Places 225,000 Ordinary Shares Under Subscription Agreement
Binance News - London-listed technology company The Smarter Web Company has placed 225,000 ordinary shares under the terms of a subscription agreement. According to Foresight News, the gross proceeds from the placement were 76,306 pounds before expenses, or about 0.34 pounds per share, and the company will receive about 98.25% of the proceeds as settlement. The remaining ordinary shares not yet placed under the subscription agreement total 43,924,230 shares.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran and Oman to Discuss Strait of Hormuz Security
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran and Oman will discuss security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran and Afghanistan to Expand Trade Ties
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran and Afghanistan will expand trade relations.
AI TRENDS | Harvey launches legal AI model Tenet based on Moonshot's Kimi K3
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. legal AI unicorn Harvey announced that it developed Harvey Tenet, a legal-specific AI model, based on Moonshot's open-weight model Kimi K3 through post-training technology.
Iran Says Oman's Foreign Minister Will Visit Tehran on the 25th
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on the 24th that Oman's Foreign Minister Badr will visit Tehran, Iran's capital, on the 25th and meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to exchange views on bilateral relations and regional issues.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran Has the Legal Right to Strike the Source of Any Aggression
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that under international law, striking the source of any act of aggression is Iran's legitimate right, and that it will show no leniency in defending national sovereignty.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Iran Rejects Aggressors' Terms for Ending the War
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran does not accept the aggressor's conditions for ending the war.
STOCKS | Unitree Technology Market Value Falls More Than 20 Billion Yuan in One Day
Binance News - According to Jin10, C Unitree-W shares opened lower and fell throughout the session on August 24, closing at 603.08 yuan, down more than 10%, with a total market value of 243.9 billion yuan. Based on the previous trading day's closing price, Unitree Technology's market value evaporated by more than 20 billion yuan intraday and by more than 200 billion yuan compared with its first-day opening price.
PeaqOS and World ID Bring ZK Proofs to Autonomous Robots
Bitcoin.com - An integration between PeaqOS and World ID allows autonomous machines to verify that they are interacting with real, unique humans without collecting personal data. Zero-Knowledge Identity Verification for Robotics Autonomous machines can now verify they are interacting with real, unique humans without collecting names, faces or other personal details, following an integration between PeaqOS and […]
European Stocks Hold Steady as Traders Await Economic Data
Binance News - European stocks were subdued as investors turned back to macroeconomic data for clues on the region’s economic health, according to Bloomberg.
Jim O'Neill Rules Out Formal Role in Andy Burnham's Government
Binance News - Lord Jim O'Neill, the economist who has been advising the prime minister, said he will not take a formal job in Andy Burnham's government, according to BBC reported. The crossbench peer and former Treasury minister said he did not want the constraints of a blind trust or to give up control of his business interests, and added that he would continue an informal relationship with Burnham and his team. O'Neill, who was once chief economist at Goldman Sachs, had been tipped to become Burnham's chief economic adviser.
Blokees Revenue Rises 32.7% in First Half as Overseas Sales Jump 228.5%
Binance News - Blokees, the Chinese building-block toy brand often called the “Chinese version of Lego,” reported first-half revenue of 1.776 billion yuan, up 32.7% from a year earlier, with net profit attributable to shareholders rising 30.5% to 387 million yuan and adjusted net profit up 25.1% to 401 million yuan, according to Jiemian News. Overseas revenue surged to 366 million yuan from 111 million yuan a year earlier, up 228.5%, lifting its share of total revenue to 20.6% from 8.3%. The Americas generated 198 million yuan, up 349%; Asia excluding China brought in 121 million yuan, up 111.1%; and other markets, including Europe, contributed 48 million yuan, up 364.7%. ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Large-Model Concept Stocks Extend Afternoon Losses
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong large-model concept stocks continued to fall in afternoon trading, with MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) widening its loss to 10.94% and Zhipu (02513.HK) dropping more than 10%.
Polymarket Bitcoin August 24 Breakout Bet Jumps to 43.5%
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for the Bitcoin August 24 breakout event, the “78,000” “Yes” option, saw its probability swing sharply from 26.5% one hour earlier to 43.5% at the time of monitoring, a 17% move. According to ChainCatcher, the change reflects the impact of related breaking news.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Outlook Diverges as Bullish Options Stay Cautious
Binance News - According to Jin10, disagreement over gold's next move is widening, while bullish options have not taken an aggressive position; bullish silver options have mainly been reduced, especially at the 70 level.
U.S. Cancels Joint Amphibious Drill With South Korea Over Iran War Troop Limits
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. has canceled a joint amphibious landing exercise scheduled for next month with South Korea after Washington said troop constraints caused by the Iran war limited U.S. forces. The South Korean Marine Corps said the two sides are still in close talks about restoring the drill, but it did not say what measures might be taken to prevent future cancellations or make up for the lost training opportunity. The cancellation came after U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly ordered another annual joint exercise scaled back last Friday, citing high costs and Seoul's refusal to participate in the war against Iran.
Maradona 'Hand of God' Ball Sells For £2.5 Million At Auction
Binance News - According to the BBC, the football Diego Maradona used to score his famous 'hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup sold at auction for $3.3 million (£2.5 million) at Heritage Auctions in the United States on Saturday. The ball had been expected to fetch about $10 million (£7.3 million), and auctioneer Mike Provenzale told Reuters before the sale that it was a one-of-one item and arguably the most significant soccer item in existence. Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser kept the Adidas Azteca ball for more than three decades after the match, signed a letter in 2023 confirming it was the only ball used, and the item was further authenticated independently. Bin Nasser sold the ball in 2022 for $2.37 million (£1.74 million), and the shirt Maradona wore in the same match sold for ...
Fed Study Shows Crypto Investors Driven by Extreme Optimism – Unlike Stock, Bond or Gold Holders
DailyHODL - A Cleveland Fed working paper finds US crypto holders are young, male, and libertarian-leaning, expecting far higher returns than non-holders, with price info boosting their actual purchases. The post Fed Study Shows Crypto Investors Driven by Extreme Optimism – Unlike Stock, Bond or Gold Holders appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Tron Inc. Treasury Tops 711.2 Million TRX As Stock Jumps 7.49%
Binance News - Tron Inc. added 145,002 TRX to its corporate treasury on Monday, lifting total holdings past 711.2 million tokens and sending its Nasdaq-listed shares 7.49% higher to $2.01. According to BeInCrypto, the company bought the tokens at an average price of $0.3448 each, while TRON founder Justin Sun also said the blockchain crossed 400 million total accounts. Tron Inc. said its treasury strategy mirrors Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation playbook.
GEOPOLITICS | Japan Bond Auctions May Pressure Longer U.S. Treasury Yields
Binance News - Two Japanese bond auctions next week may challenge US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s efforts to subdue longer-maturity Treasury yields, according to Bloomberg.
Top RWA Crypto Projects to Watch
CoinPaprika - Top RWA protocols by category: Ondo (treasuries), Maple (private credit), Centrifuge (supply chain), PAXG/XAUT (gold), and Plume (RWAfi chains).
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Draw $2.6 Billion, Strongest Week Since October
CoinPaprika - U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds drew a combined $2.6 billion in net inflows over the five trading sessions from 17 to 21 August 2026, their strongest week since October 2025. Bitcoin funds took $1.9 billion and ether funds $697.2 million, both 2026 records.
Xiaomi Unveils Its First In-House Smart Driving Chip
Binance News - Xiaomi on August 24 unveiled its first self-developed smart driving chip, built on an advanced 3-nanometer process and featuring a 20-core CPU and 16-core NPU architecture for in-vehicle intelligent driving scenarios, according to Jiemian News. The chip marks Xiaomi's move to expand its in-house automotive smart-driving chip lineup from consumer-grade chips into vehicle-grade intelligent driving chips.
Didi Premium Ride-Hailing Tests Free Coca-Cola in 12 Cities Through October 15
Binance News - Didi’s premium ride-hailing service has begun a pilot with Coca-Cola in 12 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, offering some riders a free 300 ml Coke in addition to bottled water, according to Jiemian News. The company said the activity is part of a summer service upgrade and will run until October 15, after which there is currently no plan to continue the Coke offering. The pilot has drawn mixed reactions from passengers and drivers. Didi said participating drivers receive free coolers and ice packs from the platform, while drivers must initially buy the drinks themselves. One driver told Jiemian ...
STOCKS | JPMorgan Strategists See Global Equities Edging Higher Into Year-End
Binance News - JPMorgan strategists said global equities are likely to edge higher into year-end, but they do not expect a sharp rebound. According to Sina Finance, the team led by Fabio Bassi said the semiconductor rebound reflects a tactical repair in risk appetite. In a research note, the team wrote that the Federal Reserve's policy patience has curbed market volatility, and that positioning levels and sector divergence will drive the next phase of trading. It remains bullish on quality growth stocks, hyperscale cloud service providers, and semiconductors. ...
U.S. Crude Oil Futures Fall More Than 2% to $85.23 a Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 2% to $85.23 a barrel, hovering near a four-session low.
Besu Fixes Five Security Vulnerabilities Discovered by CertiK
Binance News - Ethereum client Besu fixed five security vulnerabilities discovered by blockchain security firm CertiK in version 26.7.1, released on July 27, and published four detailed security advisories on August 14. According to Odaily, disclosure of the vulnerability details was delayed to give node operators time to complete upgrades. CertiK Security Engineering Director and Senior Audit Partner Jialiang Chang said the patch-first, details-later approach provided an 18-day buffer for node operators to identify affected deployments, test the new version, and coordinate upgrades with validators or consortium participants. ...
AI TRENDS | Xiaomi 18 Fold to debut Xuanjie O3, launch set for September
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Xiaomi Group Vice President and New Business Department President Zhu Dan said at Xiaomi's Xuanjie technology communication event that the Xiaomi 18 Fold will debut Xuanjie O3 and officially launch in September this year.
Tetra Pak Heirs Cut U.S. Stocks in $17 Billion Portfolio
Binance News - The Rausing family, which built its fortune from Tetra Pak cartons, sold more than $1 billion of U.S. equities in the second quarter, according to Bloomberg. The family joined wealthy investors around the world who have been trimming exposure to the world’s biggest stock market.
ECB Executive Board Member Cipollone Says Monetary Policy Needs Precision
Binance News - European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone told ilsussidiario that the ECB should not tighten monetary policy too much, so as not to damage the economy. According to Sina Finance, he said monetary policy action needs to be precisely calibrated, and that if a supply-side shock such as an oil crisis occurs, raising interest rates to keep inflation near target could curb economic growth that is already under negative pressure. Cipollone said the euro area economy has shown surprising resilience to the Iran situation, with second-quarter growth of 0.4%, stronger than expected, and sentiment indicators turning more optimistic in recent months. He added that ...
GEOPOLITICS | Volkswagen Labor Officials Blast Management Ahead of Key Meetings
Binance News - Volkswagen AG labor officials criticized management ahead of a week of key meetings, calling its communication "disastrous" and saying it is fueling fears over jobs and plants, according to Bloomberg. The remarks came before CEO showdowns with workers.
Vietnam Raises China Rail Link Budget by Over $3 Billion
Binance News - Vietnam’s parliament approved lifting total investment in a railway linking the country to China to just over 86 trillion dong ($3.3 billion), according to Bloomberg. The project has fallen behind schedule as land clearance delays continue.
Besu Patches 5 Node Vulnerabilities: What Operators Must Know
Bitcoin.com - Ethereum client Besu remediated five security vulnerabilities discovered by Certik in version 26.7.1, released July 27. Certik’s Jialiang Chang highlighted that the “patch-first, details-later” model protects node operators against immediate N-day exploits by allowing staging and rollout before attack details become public. A ‘Patch-First’ Approach to Defender Advantage Developers behind the open-source Ethereum client Besu […]
Iranian Presidential Office Chief Says Cabinet Will Not Change Now
Binance News - According to Jin10, the head of Iran's presidential office said the cabinet will not undergo any changes for now and that the government has not ignored people's livelihoods.
National Technology Chairman Says MCU Could Hit an Inflection Point as AI Hardware Demand Rises
Binance News - National Technology chairman Sun Yingtong said MCU demand could surge as AI moves from data centers into robots, drones and other physical AI devices, with the company already supplying MCUs to some robotics customers, according to Jiemian News. He said the market is showing structural tightness, not a full shortage, and noted that National Technology raised prices on some chips by 15% to 20% in April and announced another 10% to 20% increase effective October 1. Sun said the company has sold billions of MCUs so far and is aiming for tens of billions in the future. National Technology reported net profit of 4.4149 million yuan in the first half ...
Moonshot AI Says First-Generation Kimi K2.5 Will End Service This Month
Binance News - Moonshot AI said its first-generation trillion-parameter multimodal model, Kimi K2.5, will end service by the end of this month. According to ChainCatcher, the update was posted by the company and cited by Jin10.
EU Commission Approves 6.1 Billion Euro Defense Procurement for Ukraine
Binance News - According to a statement, the European Commission has approved a new 6.1 billion euro defense procurement for Ukraine, covering air defense and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition, and radar. The funding is part of a 90 billion euro Ukraine aid loan. Earlier, 16 billion euros in procurement plans had already been approved, of which 8.35 billion euros has been allocated. Most of the purchases will be products from EU defense companies.
Bloomberg Intelligence’s Rod Turnbull on Ukraine’s Impact on Modern Warfare
Binance News - Bloomberg Intelligence’s Rod Turnbull discusses how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict have changed how countries conduct warfare, according to Bloomberg. He also talks about the impact of new technology, drones and artificial intelligence on the military.
China Draws More Inbound Tourists, BofA Says
Binance News - Bank of America Global Research says China is increasingly attracting tourists from other regions, according to Bloomberg. Anna Zhou, BofA Global Research's China and Asia economist, said accessibility, affordability and authenticity are driving the trend. She discussed the findings on "Bloomberg: The China Show."
Xiaomi Founder Lei Jun Says China’s Auto Industry Should Move Upmarket
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Xiaomi founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun said in a recent joint interview that he believes upmarket development is a relatively certain direction for China’s auto industry, because only upmarket products can carry more new technologies and innovation and further promote consumption upgrading.
European, Middle Eastern and Asian Institutions Test Quantum-Resistant Digital Asset Infrastructure
Binance News - Banks and financial regulators across Europe, the Middle East and Asia have joined a pilot testing quantum-resistant infrastructure for digital asset wallets and onchain transfers. The initiative was announced on Monday by the Responsible Fintech Institute and crypto custody infrastructure provider Safeheron, which said the project is designed to evaluate wallet generation and transfer processes in a shared application environment. According to Cointelegraph, the pilot uses a multiparty computation protocol that supports ML-DSA-65, a post-quantum digital signature standard published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, and runs on a quantum-resistant NEAR testnet. Participating regulators include Abu Dhabi Global Market, ...
Lei Jun Says China’s High-End Auto Market Lacks Strong Supply
Binance News - According to Jin10, Xiaomi founder, chairman, and CEO Lei Jun said in a recent joint interview that China’s automotive industry has a relatively clear path toward higher-end development, but the domestic high-end auto market is currently short of strong products and the luxury car market is facing restructuring. Lei said China had already achieved domestic substitution for most parts products 10 or even 20 years ago, while complete-vehicle design and manufacturing are only a matter of capability level. He added that domestic substitution for high-end components such as in-vehicle chips, in-vehicle operating systems, and carbon-ceramic brake discs is now entering the stage in the mid- to high-end segment, and he expects the process to take another 5 to 10 ...
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall in Asia Trading, but Stay Elevated
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury yields fell during Asian trading hours, but they remained elevated as oil prices also moved lower. Danske Bank senior analyst Jesper Fjarstedt said last week’s market focus was entirely on U.S. Treasuries and Bessent’s announcement of a larger long-dated bond buyback program, which sparked a rebound in the bond market, but the initial gains reversed as the market digested the news and concluded that the structural factors driving the market had not changed. According to Tradeweb data, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell 2.2 basis points to 4.714%, while the 30-year yield fell 2.7 basis points to 5.248%; the 30-year yield had risen to a 19-year high of 5.337% last week.
Enormous XRP Short Opened by Wintermute
U.Today - Market-making firm Wintermute has sharply increased its bearish exposure on Hyperliquid, with XRP being among its five largest short positions. Market-making firm Wintermute has sharply increased its bearish exposure on Hyperliquid, with XRP being among its five largest short positions.