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Fed policy hints at Bitcoin surge; BitGo faces $19M loss; Grayscale sees rising Bitcoin adoption.
Crypto Markets Shift in Response to Fed Policy Outlook and Economic Factors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Broader equity indices, the DXY, gold prices and the US 10-year yield continue to set the tone for crypto trading… Read the original on Macro Pressures Guide Crypto Moves in Fed Expectation Climate. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B
CoinTelegraph - An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second quarter.
Two AI Stocks Jumped 20%, But Their Balance Sheets Tell a Different Story
BeInCrypto - Nebius and CoreWeave led Nasdaq gains on Wednesday, both surging more than 20% after quarterly results beat expectations and softer inflation data lifted risk appetite. The two AI cloud providers now anchor a sector in which revenue growth and cash burn advance at equal pace. The Results That Powered Both Rallies A neocloud is a The post Two AI Stocks Jumped 20%, But Their Balance Sheets Tell a Different Story appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Fed cap is Bitcoin’s next liquidity trigger and needed for a price surge
CryptoSlate - Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Federal Reserve limit is the next liquidity trigger he wants to see before adding more aggressively to risk assets, such as Bitcoin. His Aug. 11 essay focuses on the standing Foreign and International Monetary Authorities Repo Facility, or FIMA. The facility allows approved foreign official accounts to raise dollars […] The post Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Fed cap is Bitcoin’s next liquidity trigger and needed for a price surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI Is Bullish for Crypto, Bitwise Advisor Says
U.Today - Artificial intelligence may be drawing investment capital away from Bitcoin today, but former Bitwise portfolio manager Jeff Park argues the AI boom could become a powerful catalyst for BTC. Artificial intelligence may be drawing investment capital away from Bitcoin today, but former Bitwise portfolio manager Jeff Park argues the AI boom could become a powerful catalyst for BTC.
Trump Sued Over $100K Truth Social Feed as Trump Media Eyes Prediction Market Data Deals
CryptoPotato - The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation have sued President Donald Trump over Truth API, a subscription service that charges up to $100,000 per month for low-latency access to Truth Social posts.
Fidelity Adds Ether Staking to FETH, Plans Quarterly Cash Payouts
CoinPaprika - Fidelity has filed an amended registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to add staking to its Ethereum Fund. The fund could stake up to 100% of its ether and pay shareholders quarterly cash distributions.
Coinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security Noise
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase’s bug bounty volume is on track to triple as AI-generated submissions flood its review queue, yet only 4% of first-half HackerOne reports were valid paid bugs. Human reviewers must separate credible threats from a growing wave of low-value reports. Why Are Coinbase’s Bug Reports Surging? Human reviewers face a growing screening burden as inexpensive […]
$51M for Homes, Cars, and a Yacht: Regulators Target Goliath, CEO Delgado
CryptoPotato - SEC and CFTC accuse Goliath Ventures of misleading investors with crypto returns as CEO Delgado allegedly took $51 million personally.
FUEL PRICES | Industry Estimates Retail Fuel Prices Will Be Cut for the Fifth Time This Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's retail fuel price adjustment window will reopen at 24:00 on August 14, and industry data from Longzhong Information indicate that domestic refined fuel prices are expected to be cut by about 0.15 yuan per liter, marking the fifth reduction this year. Based on a 70-liter fuel tank, filling a private car will cost about 11 yuan less.
INDEXES | Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Says MSCI Rebalancing Is Routine
Binance News - According to Jin10, the chief executive of the Indonesia Stock Exchange said MSCI's rebalancing is a regular measure and that the exchange will continue communicating with MSCI.
CoreWeave Maintains Buy Rating and $172 Target as Analyst Cites Pricing Power and Order Backlog
Binance News - Citrini analyst jukan said GF Securities Offshore Electronics and Communications kept a buy rating on CoreWeave and set a $172 target price after reviewing the company’s second-quarter 2026 results. According to Odaily, jukan said AI infrastructure demand continues to grow, while rising cash flow pressure at major cloud service providers leaves room for expansion among emerging cloud providers. Jukan also said CoreWeave’s pricing power is strengthening, with the company raising prices across all products by 25% starting in July. He added that CoreWeave has $129 billion in remaining orders, that some Nvidia A100 GPUs ...
ZeroDev Founder Derek Chiang to Join Ethereum Research Organization Ethlabs
Binance News - ZeroDev founder Derek Chiang will join Ethereum protocol development organization Ethlabs. He said he will work with developers to integrate Ethereum technology into products for users and businesses. According to Foresight News, Offchain Labs announced in August 2025 that it had acquired smart account development team ZeroDev.
Michael Burry Adds Nebius, Micron, Oracle, and SOXX Short Positions
Binance News - Michael Burry updated his portfolio by adding short positions in Nebius (NBIS), Micron (MU), Oracle (ORCL), and the semiconductor ETF SOXX, while increasing long positions in Mercado Libre (MELI) and Zoetis (ZTS). According to Odaily, Burry said, "Nebius is what the top of a boom looks like," and he expects an AI downturn soon.
Australia's Monetary Policy Is Restrictive, Kent Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Kent said Australia's monetary policy is currently restrictive and that three consecutive rate hikes earlier this year are now weighing on the economy, with a stronger Australian dollar reinforcing the effect. He said the evidence shows Australia’s monetary policy is somewhat restrictive, that earlier tightening is taking effect, that borrowing costs have already risen, mortgage repayments have increased, conditions in the established housing market have weakened, and the Australian dollar has appreciated year to date. He added that total demand growth appears to be slowing and said that is what policymakers want to see and what is necessary to bring inflation back to target.
STOCKS | Meat-Products Stocks Rise Before Midday, Delis Hits Limit Up
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's meat-products stock sector rose sharply before the midday break, with Delisi hitting the daily limit up, while Guangming Meat, Huatong Shares, Guanghong Holdings, Shuanghui Development, and Yike Food also moved higher.
LG Energy Solution Says First-Half Plant Utilization Rebounds to 52.8%
Binance News - According to Yonhap, LG Energy Solution Ltd. said the average utilization rate at its domestic and overseas production facilities rebounded in the first half of the year to 52.8%, up from 47.6% for all of last year. The battery maker said its production capacity was valued at 27.96 trillion won ($19.75 billion) during the January-June period, and that the rate increased by 5.2 percentage points from last year after four straight years of declines. LG Energy Solution said its average plant utilization rate fell from 73.6% in 2022 to 69.3% in 2023, 57.8% in 2024 and 47.6% in 2025. The company also said R&D spending totaled 725.9 billion won in the first half, the highest on record.
Naver Invests in U.S. Startup Panthalassa for Wave-Powered Data Centers
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's Naver Corp. said Thursday it has invested in U.S. startup Panthalassa, which develops autonomous floating data centers powered by waves, though it did not disclose the amount. Naver said the move is part of its effort to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure through global partnerships. Founded in 2016 and based in Oregon, Panthalassa is developing offshore data centers designed to run AI workloads at sea without land, with computing results transmitted back to shore through low-earth-orbit satellite links such as SpaceX's Starlink. The company plans to deploy its latest wave-powered platform for demonstration purposes within this year and aims to commercialize it by 2027.
Canva Cuts Annual Revenue Growth Outlook to 20% After Higher-Than-Expected AI Costs
Binance News - Canva has cut its annual revenue growth forecast by one-third to 20% after the cost of delivering AI features came in far above expectations. According to ChainCatcher, CEO Melanie Perkins said demand for the company’s AI tools was significantly stronger than expected, but Canva will delay a broad rollout until it improves its architecture, lowers unit costs, and refines its business model. Since the launch of Canva AI 2.0 in April, the cost per task has fallen by nearly 90%, but AI-generated design volume is three times higher than in the previous version, keeping pressure on economics. The case highlights a broader challenge in the software industry, where AI inference costs are eroding the ...
Whale Linked to Paxos Sells 800 BTC Through Wintermute
Binance News - A whale associated with Paxos sold 800 BTC through Wintermute eight hours ago, according to on-chain data. According to Odaily, the sale was worth $50.72 million. Over the past two months, the whale has sold a total of 2,500 BTC worth $154 million.
STOCKS | U.S. Consumers Sue Toyota, Sony, and Other Japanese Firms Over Tariff Refunds
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, U.S. consumers are suing Toyota Motor, Sony Group, Nintendo, and Fast Retailing over tariff refunds tied to the Trump administration's tariffs. Consumers are seeking refunds for higher prices they paid to offset the tariffs, which were ultimately overturned by U.S. courts.
AI TRENDS | Elon Musk Says Grok 4.7 Will See Significant Improvement and May Launch in 3 to 4 Weeks
Binance News - Elon Musk said on X that Grok 4.7 will be a significant improvement over version 4.6 and is expected to be released in three to four weeks. According to Odaily, he said initial training has been completed and additional training is now under way using large amounts of SpaceX data. Musk also said SpaceXAI launched Grok 4.6 on Tuesday night.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Power Equipment Stocks Strengthen as Goldwind Surges More Than 3%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong power equipment stocks strengthened, with Goldwind Science & Technology (02208.HK) rising more than 3%, Weichai Power (02338.HK) gaining nearly 2%, and Yihuatong (02402.HK) and Wasion Holdings (03393.HK) also advancing.
Japan 30-Year Government Bond Yield Rises 1 Basis Point to 4.000%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 1.0 basis point to 4.000%.
Bitway Soars 24.7% as Arbitrum Sinks 7.1% in Divergent Day for Crypto
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitway surged 24.7% to $0.2572, leading the day's gainers, while Arbitrum dropped 7.1% to $0.0745. The crypto market showed mixed results, with notable movements across various altcoins. Read the original on Bitway Soars 24.7% as Arbitrum Sinks 7.1% in Divergent Day for Crypto. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Optical Communication Stocks Strengthen, Zhongji Innolight Rises Over 5%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong optical communication stocks strengthened, with Zhongji Innolight (03308.HK) rising more than 5%, Hygon Chip (01191.HK) climbing more than 3%, and Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK) and Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) also advancing.
Polymarket to Extend 5-Minute Crypto Market TWAP Window to 60 Seconds
Binance News - Polymarket Developers said all 5-minute crypto market TWAP windows will be extended from 30 seconds to 60 seconds starting at 8:00 AM Beijing time on August 14. According to Foresight News, the change is intended to improve market integrity and further reduce the impact of short-term price volatility.
New Pattern Makes Vehicles Invisible to Flock Surveillance Technology
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bill Swearingen ran 31 million tests from his home in Kansas City. The result: a pattern that makes vehicles basically… Read the original on Bill Swearingen’s Anti-Flock Camera Pattern Beats AI Detection After 31 Million Tests. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Security Flaw Exposes Live API Keys and Passwords in AI Models
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Security researchers cracked open a nasty hole in how major AI companies handle encrypted reasoning. The result: 62 live API… Read the original on AI Reasoning Models Leak 62 Live API Keys Through Single Encryption Key Flaw. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Grayscale Says Bitcoin Adoption Will Keep Rising Despite Price Pressure
Binance News - Grayscale research head Zach Pandl said Bitcoin’s recent price weakness has not changed the firm’s expectation that adoption will continue to rise over the medium to long term. According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale cited U.S. government debt growth and inflation risks, the spread of stablecoins and tokenization in financial services, and younger investors’ stronger preference for digital assets as the main reasons behind its view. The firm said rising debt and currency debasement risks could push investors toward scarce assets and stores of value. It also said wider blockchain infrastructure and regulation may make it easier for more intermediaries to hold ...
AI TRENDS | Anthropic in Talks to Buy Decart AI for About $6 Billion
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Anthropic is in talks to acquire artificial intelligence startup Decart AI for about $6 billion. Some people familiar with the matter said the deal has not been finalized and the talks could still fall apart. Decart works with artificial intelligence developers to help them maximize the performance of various chips, and it also focuses on generative video, using so-called world models to modify live video streams in real time.
STOCKS | Shanghai Composite Opens Up 0.27%, Shenzhen Component Up 0.85%, ChiNext Up 1.52%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Chinese stocks opened higher, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.27%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.85%, and the ChiNext Index up 1.52%.
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Cerebras Sinks 14% on Revenue Miss; StubHub Falls Over 15%
Binance News - According to CNBC, several stocks posted notable moves in extended trading. Cerebras Systems, an artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, tumbled 14% after second-quarter revenue came in at $180 million, below the $194 million LSEG consensus estimate. StubHub lost more than 15% after second-quarter adjusted gross margin reached 82.2%, short of the StreetAccount consensus of 84.3%; the company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. Coherent fell almost 3% after fourth-quarter non-GAAP gross margin of 40.2% came in roughly in line with the 40% StreetAccount estimate, though its first-quarter earnings and revenue guidance surpassed expectations. Cisco Systems declined 3% as fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin narrowly beat estimates at 66.3% versus ...
The Intercept Sues U.S. President Donald Trump Over Truth Social Truth API Access
Binance News - The Intercept and the Freedom of the Press Foundation sued U.S. President Donald Trump and related White House officials in federal court in New York on August 12, according to Bloomberg. According to Foresight News, the lawsuit alleges that Truth Social's Truth API service sold priority access to Trump's posts for as much as $100,000 per month. The plaintiffs said the arrangement amounted to preferential sale of official government information generated by the president to paying users, mainly high-frequency trading firms. They argued the practice violates the First Amendment right of the public to equal access to public information and allows ...
South Korean Stocks Rally, Lifting the Kospi Into a Technical Bull Market
Binance News - According to CNBC, South Korean stocks rallied Thursday, lifting the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market as a global revival in the AI trade fueled a sharp rebound after last month's historic sell-off. The Kospi rose more than 4% in early trading, taking its recovery from its July 30 low to about 23%, according to LSEG data. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the advance, with the two chipmakers up more than 4% and 7%, respectively. Fundstrat Global Advisors said the rebound in South Korean equities could have further room to run as strength returns to the country's major memory-chip makers. Mark Newton, the firm's head of technical strategy, said the iShares ...
ASX Shareholder Seeks Court Permission for Derivative Action Against Former Officers and Directors
Binance News - Rosherville Pty Ltd, an ASX shareholder, has notified the Australian Securities Exchange that it plans to seek Federal Court permission to bring a statutory derivative action against some former ASX officers and directors. According to Odaily, if approved, Rosherville would file the case on ASX's behalf. ASX said the proposed action does not allege wrongdoing by ASX itself, but it did not disclose the identities of the former officers involved, the specific duties allegedly breached, or the remedies it intends to seek. The Federal Court has not yet heard whether the case can proceed. ...
Japan and Iran Leaders Discuss Strait of Hormuz in Phone Call
Binance News - According to a statement released by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Iranian President Pezeshkian held a phone call for about 20 minutes on Wednesday afternoon, Japan Standard Time, and discussed issues including the Strait of Hormuz. Takaichi expressed concern over the Houthis’ announcement of a maritime blockade, asked Iran to urge the Houthis to show restraint, and stressed the importance of passing through the Strait of Hormuz without additional charges. According to Sina Finance, Pezeshkian outlined the status of talks with Oman on the strait issue and the outlook ahead. The two leaders agreed to maintain close ...
Jeff Dean's Discovery Loop Seeks $1 Billion Funding at $10 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Discovery Loop, the AI startup founded by former Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, is in talks to raise $1 billion at a valuation of about $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. According to ChainCatcher, the financing terms are still subject to change. The company aims to accelerate scientific and engineering discovery through automated machine learning, science and engineering workflows, and parallel execution of thousands of experiments. Its initial funding round was led by Radical Ventures and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Lightspeed, Kleiner Perkins, and Doerr Capital, while Alphabet was listed as a founding ...
Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Beta To Launch Soon, First User Recruitment Starts at 11:00
Binance News - According to Jin10, Xiaomi Group Partner and President Lu Weibing said Xiaomi HyperOS 4 Beta will be released soon, and Xiaomi will not hold a launch event this time but will continue optimizing the experience through more user feedback. The first batch of Beta device recruitment will begin in the Xiaomi Community at 11:00 this morning.
CoreWeave CFO Says New Nvidia A100 Lease Runs Through 2029
Binance News - CoreWeave Chief Financial Officer Nitin Agrawal said the company recently signed a new lease contract for Nvidia A100 GPUs that runs through 2029. According to Odaily, he also said CoreWeave's older-generation Nvidia GPUs are now essentially fully leased.
Securitize Reports $14.4 Million Revenue in Second Quarter as Trading Volume Rises 147%
Binance News - Tokenization infrastructure company Securitize reported second-quarter results showing revenue of $14.4 million, down 5% year over year, and a net loss of $21.7 million. According to Foresight News, adjusted EBITDA loss was $5.5 million. The company said its average quarterly tokenized assets under management reached $4.3 billion, up 16% year over year. Quarterly trading volume totaled $5.3 billion, increasing 147% from a year earlier.
Chicago Cubs Option on Polymarket Rises to 94.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - The Chicago Cubs option in the Polymarket event "Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals" surged to 94.5% from 45.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 49 percentage point swing and was noted as a possible reaction to breaking news.
DeepSeek Harness Public Beta Set for August 13
Binance News - DeepSeek Harness (DSH) is scheduled to open its public beta on August 13, according to blogger Max For AI. According to ChainCatcher, the final internal test version will be pushed tonight so developers can complete last-stage plugin compatibility work, and plugin repositories must include the #dsh hashtag. Plugins developed during the internal test period can be migrated to developers' personal accounts and published publicly. The report said this indicates DeepSeek will open not only the Harness product but also its related plugin ecosystem at the same time. The company has not yet issued an official announcement, and further details remain subject to official information.
RUM Group Reports Second-Quarter Revenue Growth and Bitcoin Holdings Increase
Binance News - RUM Group reported second-quarter revenue of $40.4 million, up 61% year over year. According to Foresight News, Rumble video revenue was $30.3 million, up 21%, while net loss was $80.9 million and adjusted EBITDA loss was $16.6 million. After completing its acquisition of Northern Data AG on June 17, RUM Group split its operations into the Rumble video platform and Quake AI. Quake AI integrates about 22,000 NVIDIA H100/H200 GPUs and had a quarterly utilization rate of about 85%. ...
Zcash Labs Launches to Help Businesses Adopt Privacy Cryptocurrency
Binance News - An independent organization, Zcash Labs, launched on Wednesday to help businesses overcome barriers to adopting privacy cryptocurrencies. According to Odaily, its early priorities include technical integration and support, as well as funding projects that expand ZEC’s real-world use cases.
Institutional Investors Sell $21.6 Billion in Nasdaq Futures, Goldman Data Shows
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that institutional investors are selling off U.S. tech stocks. According to Odaily, Goldman Sachs data showed that hedge funds, asset managers and other institutional investors sold $21.6 billion in Nasdaq futures in the week through August 4, the largest weekly amount on record. Short selling accounted for 72% of total selling. Hedge funds sold $11.9 billion, while asset managers sold $7.4 billion. Combined institutional net positions in Nasdaq futures fell to negative $5 billion, turning negative for the first time since May 2025. The figure had reached $54 billion in October 2025.
U.S. Plans Iraq Troop Withdrawal by September 30
Binance News - The United States plans to withdraw all troops from Iraq by September 30, ending its military presence there since the 2003 invasion. According to ChainCatcher, Iraqi forces will take full responsibility for combating the Islamic State, or ISIS.
RBA Assistant Governor Kent: Focus on Monthly CPI Data Over Quarterly Figures
Binance News - According to Jin10, RBA Assistant Governor Kent said adjusted trimmed mean inflation historical data needs attention so that the focus remains on monthly CPI reports rather than quarterly data.
RBA Assistant Governor Kent Says No Urgent Need to Convert Foreign Reserves
Binance News - According to Jin10, RBA Assistant Governor Kent said there is currently no urgent need to convert foreign exchange reserves into other currencies.
Brazil’s OranjeBTC Launches Digital Yield ETF With September Listing Expected
Binance News - Brazilian Bitcoin treasury company OranjeBTC has announced the launch of the Digital Yield ETF, DIGY11, which is managed by 3R Investimentos, with MarketVector providing the index and Banco Daycoval serving as trustee. According to Odaily, the fund is expected to list on B3 in early September. DIGY11 will trade in Brazilian reais on B3 and will offer daily liquidity and currency hedging. Income from overseas assets received by the fund will be converted into reais and distributed monthly to holders. The initial portfolio includes STRC issued by Strategy and SATA issued by Strive, with STRC making up the largest share. ...
STOCKS | MSCI China Index Adds Zhipu, 32 Stocks Removed
Binance News - According to Jin10, MSCI announced the results of its August 2026 equity index review on August 12 local time, adding 33 stocks to the MSCI China Index, including Zhipu, Dingtai High-Tech, Kaili Medical, Huafeng Measurement & Control, Yandong Micro, and Guofu Composite Materials, while removing 32 stocks including Vanke A and Zhifei Biological. The changes will take effect after the close on August 31.
Coinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK Professionals
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase will open more than 170 derivative contracts to eligible UK professional investors, with leverage of up to 50x. The offering spans crypto, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange, while availability expands progressively from the coming weeks into the following months. UK Professional Investor Access Eligible UK professional investors will gain futures, perpetuals, and crypto options […]
RBA Assistant Governor Kent Says Productivity Data Has Been Very Disappointing
Binance News - According to Jin10, RBA Assistant Governor Kent said productivity data has been very disappointing, making the task of controlling inflation more difficult.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Rises as Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Ease
Binance News - Gold rose in early Asian trading. According to Sina Finance, analysts at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) said expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike cooled after U.S. inflation data showed July consumer prices rose only slightly from June. The analysts said the data suggests the Fed is likely to hold steady at its next meeting, with markets pricing in only a 40% chance of a rate hike. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,433.11 per ounce. They added that higher-rate environments usually weigh on non-yielding assets such as gold.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Up 580.21 Points on August 13, Gains 0.86%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Nikkei 225 index opened up 580.21 points, or 0.86%, at 68,104.27 on August 13, Thursday.
Capital Economics: South Korea’s Chip-Driven Boom May Lose Momentum in 2028
Binance News - Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics said South Korea’s semiconductor-driven economic boom may lose momentum within two years, despite upside risks to recent GDP growth. According to Sina Finance, he said the U.S. AI investment boom is expected to lose momentum in 2028, which could prompt South Korean chipmakers to start cutting capital expenditure because the industry is highly cyclical. Thieliant noted that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced a combined 800 trillion won investment plan to build new chip factories in southwestern South Korea, but the timeline has not been disclosed. He also said SK Hynix cut capital expenditure by two-thirds in 2023 as the post-pandemic electronics boom reversed.
STOCKS | RBA Assistant Governor Kent Says Rate Hikes Are Working as Expected
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Christopher Kent said interest rate increases are producing the expected effect.
KAI, Hyundai Rotem Team Up on KF-21 Missiles and Export Deals
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) and Hyundai Rotem Co. have agreed to jointly develop and integrate long-range air-to-air missiles for the KF-21 fighter jet and to seek overseas sales of aircraft-and-weapons packages. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding on airborne weapons cooperation at KAI's headquarters in Sacheon on Wednesday. Under the deal, they will work together on aircraft platform development and systems integration, including the KF-21, as well as airborne weapons such as long-range air-to-air missiles. They also plan to pursue package export models that combine aircraft with onboard weapons and to cooperate on business opportunities and global marketing at home and abroad. Hyundai Rotem is expanding beyond ground weapons ...
STOCKS | U.S. Gas Prices Stay Near $4 as Iran Outlook Remains Unclear
Binance News - U.S. retail gasoline prices have remained stubbornly around $4 a gallon as the outlook for Iran stays uncertain. According to Sina Finance, Gulf Oil chief petroleum analyst Tom Kloza said U.S. motorists are paying more for fuel than at any other time this year and that prices are high for August. The American Automobile Association said that as of Wednesday, the U.S. average gasoline price was about $4.04 per gallon, roughly 90 cents above a year earlier. Kloza said prices are likely to stay elevated for the next four to five weeks, while Wood Mackenzie petroleum trading chief Jim Mitchell said he expects gasoline prices to remain high for four to six weeks before easing. ...
Unknown Address Transfers 2,300 BTC to Wintermute Since June 25
Binance News - An address has transferred a cumulative 2,300 BTC to a Wintermute deposit address since June 25, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi. According to ChainCatcher, the address has moved the BTC at an average deposit price of $61,813, with the latest transfer occurring 6 hours ago and valued at $50.72 million. The source of the funds was Paxos, and the address ownership has not been confirmed.
Attention Binance Users: Some Services Will Be Temporarily Stopped This Week
CryptoPotato - Important TRX operations will once again be paused.
South Korea to Unveil Youth Job Measures Soon, Finance Minister Says
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea will soon announce detailed steps to create more jobs for young people as Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said labor market conditions remain weak despite overall employment gains. Koo made the remarks at a meeting with economy-related ministers in Seoul, saying youth and manufacturing employment are still sluggish. South Korea added 108,000 jobs in July from a year earlier, but the employment rate for people aged 15 to 29 fell 1.6 percentage points to 44.2%, the 27th straight on-year decline. The unemployment rate for that age group rose 1.3 percentage points to 6.8%, the biggest increase in more than five years. ...
Standard Chartered, BlackRock Move Into India's GIFT City
Binance News - According to CNBC, global asset managers are stepping up activity in India's GIFT City as stronger domestic demand for overseas investing, looser foreign-currency rules and tax incentives draw firms to the financial center. Standard Chartered said it will launch its Signature CIO funds from GIFT City in the coming weeks, while BlackRock's joint venture with Mukesh Ambani's Jio Financial Services has regulatory approval to launch funds there and is preparing two outbound funds before the end of September. Government data showed fund management entities in the city rose to 217 in May from 194 in November last year. Experts said GIFT City still has a long way to go before it can rival centers such as Singapore and Dubai, though some see it becoming a key global ...
Seattle Mariners Option Jumps to 76.5% on Polymarket Event
Binance News - The Seattle Mariners option in the Polymarket event "Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees" rose sharply to 76.5% from 44.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 32% swing, and related breaking news may have influenced the shift.
Cisco Forecasts AI Sales at About 10% of Revenue in Fiscal 2027
Binance News - Cisco said AI-related sales are expected to account for about 10% of total revenue in fiscal 2027. According to Odaily, the company projected full-year revenue of $72.2 billion to $73.4 billion and said this was its first annual AI revenue forecast. Some analysts said the outlook was conservative because Cisco booked about $4 billion in AI-related orders in the quarter through July 25. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said AI-related revenue was about $4 billion in fiscal 2026, while orders topped $9 billion, adding that large AI orders usually come in ahead of revenue recognition. ...
STOCKS | Michael Saylor Rejects Musk's 'Money Is Useless' View
Binance News - Michael Saylor rejected Elon Musk's view that money could lose its meaning in an AI-driven future. According to Sina Finance, Saylor said not everyone can own a Hamptons mansion, a private jet, or a private yacht, and argued that as basic goods become cheaper or even free, demand will shift toward scarce items that signal wealth and social status. Saylor, the founder of software company Strategy, said he agrees that AI could sharply lower the cost of necessities, but he does not believe the value of money will disappear. According to Sina Finance, he also said that history shows technological progress has made many basic goods more affordable and widespread, ...
Kalshi Enhances Trading Experience by Sharing Real-Time Order Book Data
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi just opened up its live order book to DoubleZero Edge subscribers. Level 1 and Level 2 data — covering… Read the original on Kalshi Feeds Live Order Book Data to DoubleZero Edge Across 37.7 Billion Dollar Prediction Market. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Japan’s Domestic Corporate Goods Price Index Rises 0.1% MoM in July
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan’s domestic corporate goods price index rose 0.1% month over month in July, below the expected 0.60% and the previous 0.40%.
Jim Cramer Backs Data Center Stocks As Rates Stay Tame
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said data center stocks could draw more analyst support as long as interest rates remain subdued. He cited Vertiv, Iron Mountain, Equinix, iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (IDGT), Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF (DTCR), Digital Realty Trust and Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF (SRVR), noting that several names had pulled back from recent highs while still posting gains in August.
DeepSeek V4 Pro Official Version Updates to API With Enhanced Agent Capabilities
Binance News - DeepSeek V4 Pro’s official version has been updated to API access without changing the model name. According to ChainCatcher, the new version significantly improves Agent capabilities and supports Responses API and Codex integration. API documentation shows the official version is priced at 3 yuan per million input tokens, 6 yuan per million output tokens, and 0.025 yuan per million cached input tokens. Benchmark results show it scored 87.9 on Terminal Bench, close to Fable 5’s 88, and outperformed Fable 5 on CyberGym and AutomationBench.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF offset less than 30% of its $1.2M crypto losses with options
CryptoSlate - The fund booked $344,849 in option gains, yet its cited NAV, Bitcoin and IBIT declines start on different dates. The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF offset less than 30% of its $1.2M crypto losses with options appeared first on CryptoSlate.
WHITE HOUSE | Trump Administration Plans at Least $900 Million in White House Construction
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, The Washington Post, citing records, reported that the Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on construction projects within the White House complex. The report said the government did not directly ask Congress for funding, but instead raised money from other agencies and private donors and transferred it into an account used for the White House's routine maintenance. The account holds several million dollars. It added that confidential contracts and planning documents show the government plans to use the account's funds for White House "modernization projects." Last week, a U.S. federal appeals court ordered the ...
South Korea Vows To Ease Rules For Semiconductor, AI Megaprojects
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea said it will ease administrative and other regulations to support three major projects centered on semiconductors and artificial intelligence facilities, with the finance ministry estimating the measures will unlock 4.2 trillion won ($2.96 billion) in investment. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol unveiled the plan at a meeting with economy-related ministers, and the ministry said the deregulation is intended to remove obstacles for projects that are ready to proceed but have been delayed by red tape. The government plans to revise rules so companies can secure separate permits for new buildings at the semiconductor cluster under construction in Yongin, south of Seoul, a change expected to enable 2.5 trillion won in ...
Binance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP Users
Bitcoin.com - Binance has launched a centralized yield hub that consolidates on-chain yield products for VIP users. The initiative is part of its broader push toward a multi-asset “financial super app” alongside services like Binance Wealth and over-the-counter execution. Lowering Barriers for High-Tier Users Binance has launched a dedicated yield hub designed to unify selected earning opportunities, […]
CoreWeave Warns Switching Away From Nvidia Chips Could Be Costly
Binance News - CoreWeave warned investors that moving away from Nvidia chips to other chip suppliers could be difficult and may require significant time and money. According to ChainCatcher, the company said such a shift would not be easy.
U.K. July Three-Month RICS House Price Index at -30, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.K. July three-month RICS house price index came in at -30, compared with expectations of -31 and a previous reading revised from -33.00 to -32.
Ford to Increase Lincoln Production in U.S. Starting in 2030
Binance News - According to CNBC, Ford Motor said Wednesday it will increase production of its Lincoln vehicles in the U.S. beginning in 2030 and phase out imports of the models from China for the U.S. market. The company said the move will further strengthen Ford's position as America's No. 1 auto producer. Ford said it told investors in 2023 that its next-generation Lincoln Nautilus would be imported from China, marking the first time the brand brought a vehicle from China to the U.S. It said the Lincoln Navigator and Aviator are currently assembled in Louisville, Kentucky, and Chicago, respectively, and will continue to be exported to markets including Canada, Mexico and the Middle East. Ford ...
Apple Discusses Budget of Hundreds of Millions for Siri AI Publisher Deals
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that people familiar with the matter said Apple (AAPL.O) has discussed a budget of several hundred million dollars to pay a group of publishers for Siri AI partnership agreements.
AI TRENDS | Apple Seeks New Publisher Deals to Use Content for Siri
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Wall Street Journal reported that people familiar with the matter said Apple (AAPL.O) is seeking new agreements with publishers so it can use their content to develop its artificial intelligence voice assistant, Siri.
Jim Cramer Says AI Data Center Trade Is Reclaiming Market Center Stage
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wednesday the AI data center trade is reclaiming its place at the center of the market. He said recent developments show the pressure on AI infrastructure stocks has eased and the fundamentals behind the buildout are taking over again. Cramer pointed to Intel's recent stock offering, which was increased to $20 billion from $15 billion after strong investor demand, with the larger deal still selling out. He also cited better-than-expected results from Super Micro Computer and Lumentum on Tuesday evening, followed by a strong quarter from Nebius on Wednesday. Cramer said CoreWeave's results Tuesday night were especially important because ...
Oil Prices Ease After Five-Day Rally as Traders Watch the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, oil prices edged lower after five straight trading days of gains, with WTI crude falling below $82 per barrel and Brent crude briefly dipping under $87. Traders are waiting for signs of progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has "full control" of the waterway. The International Energy Agency said the global oil market faces a daily supply gap of 1.8 million barrels this quarter as the U.S.-Iran war continues, more than double its previous forecast, and said the 2026 oil supply shortfall could reach its largest level in five years. The American Automobile Association said gasoline and diesel prices in the United States are the highest they have been for this time of year.
Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit
CryptoSlate - The company had $7.6 million in cash as its biotech subsidiary began seeking resources for Phase 3. The post Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise by 3.139 Tons to 1,025.811 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings increased by 3.139 tons from the previous day to 1,025.811 tons.
Fidelity Expands Ethereum Fund by Introducing Staking for FETH Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fidelity is moving. The asset manager filed with the SEC to add staking to its Ethereum ETF, the Fidelity Ethereum… Read the original on Fidelity Ethereum Fund Adds Staking With 85% Reward Split for FETH Holders. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
WHO Chief Says U.S. Child Vaccine Schedule Changes Defer From Science
Binance News - World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.S. recent changes to its child vaccination schedule run counter to scientific evidence. According to Sina Finance, he warned that delaying or splitting vaccinations could leave children exposed to infectious disease risk for longer. U.S. President Donald Trump previously signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations, and the World Health Organization said it was concerned.
U.S. Central Command Says 59 Commercial Ships Have Changed Course
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the U.S. Central Command said on social media that the U.S. military continued its maritime blockade of Iran. As of August 12, it had forced 59 commercial ships to change course, rendered three ships inoperable, and boarded two ships for inspection.
US Federal Reserve Expected to Maintain Reserve Management Purchase Pace
Binance News - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep arranging the next stage of Treasury bill purchases when it announces a new reserve management purchase plan on Thursday. According to Sina Finance, strategists at Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and other institutions expect the Fed to buy $10 billion of Treasury bills in addition to reinvestment purchases of maturing securities. Bank of America said the Fed may raise reserve management purchases to $15 billion to offset financing pressure from increased supply, but it also sees a strong chance the current scale will remain unchanged at least until mid-September.
Gemini crosses 1 billion users as Google's models trail on benchmarks
Cryptopolitan - Google announced this week that its Gemini app has passed 1 billion monthly users. This development comes in spite of the fact that independent testing ranks Gemini’s strongest models below releases from its rivals, Anthropic and OpenAI. Gemini hits 1 billion monthly users Google, which is currently running its Made by Google showcase, announced this...
Wintermute Expands AI Trading Ambitions Beyond Crypto Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Wintermute is going big. The crypto market maker just committed up to $1 billion over the next five years to… Read the original on Wintermute Bets $1 Billion on AI Trading as TradFi Push Targets 50% of Revenue. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SpaceX shares jumps 11% to about $148, putting the stock 10% above its IPO price
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) shares had a big Wednesday, jumping 11% and ending the session at around $148. That puts the stock well above where it started trading after its IPO. SpaceX is now sitting roughly 10% higher than its $135 IPO price and about 41% above the low it hit on Aug. 3. The stock...
The AI-Generated Pattern Hides You From Surveillance Cameras—Including Flock
Decrypt - A Kansas City security researcher ran 31 million tests to teach a model how to paint camouflage for the algorithm age.
AI TRENDS | U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Announce Apple Mac Mini Factory in Texas Tomorrow
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick said he will announce a plan to build an Apple Mac mini factory in Texas tomorrow local time.
STOCKS | MSCI Global Index to Add 55 Securities and Remove 92
Binance News - According to Jin10, MSCI said the MSCI Global Index will add 55 securities and remove 92 securities.
WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC ADVISER FEHRAN SAYS CPI REPORT WEAKENED THE CASE FOR RATE HIKES
Binance News - According to Jin10, White House Economic Council Chair Fehran said the CPI report weakened the case for rate hikes.
Bitcoin’s $120M Betting War Draws a Brutal Map for 2026 Prices
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin-focused prediction markets are pricing a turbulent 2026, with bettors expecting sharp swings but treating six-figure prices as a distant long shot. Bitcoin was trading near $63,500 when the markets were measured at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday afternoon on Aug. 12, 2026. Across six active markets on the leading prediction marketplaces, Polymarket and Kalshi, […]
Jack in the Box, Red Robin Rise After Earnings Beats; Cerebras and StubHub Fall
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jack in the Box gained more than 1% in after-hours trading after the fast-food chain reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of 96 cents per share, above the FactSet estimate of 88 cents. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers rose nearly 2% after second-quarter results topped analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share on revenue of $277.6 million versus estimates for a break-even quarter and $265.8 million in revenue. Coherent fell almost 3% after its fourth-quarter adjusted gross margin of 40.2% was roughly in line with the StreetAccount consensus estimate of 40%, though first-quarter earnings and revenue guidance beat expectations. Cerebras Systems dropped 14% after second-quarter revenue of $180 million missed the LSEG consensus estimate ...
Cisco Shares Fall Despite Beat-And-Raise Quarter
Binance News - According to CNBC, Cisco shares fell in extended trading on Wednesday even after the networking company reported adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share versus $1.17 expected and revenue of $17.25 billion versus $16.82 billion expected. Cisco also said it expects revenue of $18 billion to $18.2 billion for the current quarter, above the $16.8 billion LSEG consensus, and issued an earnings forecast that topped expectations along with stronger full-year guidance. Hyperscalers placed $4 billion of infrastructure orders in the quarter, bringing fiscal-year orders from that group to $9.3 billion. Revenue rose 18% from a year earlier to $17.25 billion, while net income increased 51% to $3.9 billion, or 97 cents a share.
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Vs. Athletics Over 9.5 Odds Surge to 94%
Binance News - The odds for the "Over" option in Polymarket's "Tampa Bay Rays vs. Athletics" submarket on "O/U 9.5" jumped sharply from 44.5% one hour ago to 94%, a 49.5 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sudden change may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Iran Urges Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Beneficiaries To Take Responsibility For Environmental Damage
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei said Iran, as the country with the longest coastline on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is demanding that all parties benefiting from shipping through the Strait of Hormuz take responsibility and repair environmental damage in the relevant waters.
US Summer Driving Season Pushes Gasoline and Diesel Prices to Record Highs
Binance News - Gasoline and diesel prices in the United States have risen to their highest levels for the same period on record during the summer driving season. According to Sina Finance, AAA data showed that in the second week of August, the average gasoline price reached $4 per gallon and diesel reached $5.40 per gallon, both record highs for the period. Last year, gasoline averaged $3.20 per gallon and diesel $3.70 per gallon. The U.S. Energy Department expects the national average gasoline price to be $4 per gallon this quarter and to fall to $3.72 in the fourth quarter, while diesel is projected to ease to just below $5 per gallon by year-end.