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Bitcoin ETFs attract $2.8B as demand tests rise; $2B cash surge boosts resilience amid leverage wipeout.
Behind Bitcoin’s sudden resilience is a $2 billion cash surge that wiped out speculative leverage
CryptoSlate - July's PCE inflation reading held at 3.7% headline and 3.3% core on Aug. 26, both still above the Fed's target. Futures markets responded by pushing the odds of a September rate hike to roughly 44%, up from 36% before the report. Bitcoin hit an intraday high of $79,251.60 the same day, trading near $78,000 as […] The post Behind Bitcoin’s sudden resilience is a $2 billion cash surge that wiped out speculative leverage appeared first on CryptoSlate.
SimpleSwap Marks a Year Inside Exodus Wallet, Ships Five Partner Updates WithNo Integration Changes
BeInCrypto - SimpleSwap today marked one year of fixed-rate exchanges running inside the Exodus wallet. SimpleSwap-powered fixed-rate exchanges have been running within the Exodus wallet for a year. Over those twelve months, the partner side of the product gained five capabilities, none of which required Exodus or any other partner to change their integration. Automatic refunds on The post SimpleSwap Marks a Year Inside Exodus Wallet, Ships Five Partner Updates WithNo Integration Changes appeared first on BeInCrypto.
FRIEND Soars Over 1,500% on Machi Big Brother's $1M Friend.tech Buyout Offer
BeInCrypto - Web3 social network Friend.tech’s native token FRIEND surged more than 1,500% today. The rally followed a $1 million buyout offer from Machi Big Brother. The proposal targets a social app whose original team relinquished control over its smart contracts roughly 2 years ago. Why Is FRIEND Token Up Today? Friend.tech launched on Base in 2023 The post FRIEND Soars Over 1,500% on Machi Big Brother's $1M Friend.tech Buyout Offer appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Kalshi Nears Sponsorship Deal With Times-Owned The Athletic
Bitcoin.com - Kalshi is in advanced talks to become a sponsor of The Athletic, filling a commercial slot the sports title has left open since its exclusive Betmgm partnership lapsed. No agreement has been signed yet, and any deal would need approval from the New York Times’ parent company. Talks Would Fill a Slot Left by an […]
Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.8B in Eight-Day Streak as BTC Tests $80K
Decrypt - August is heading for its strongest month of inflows since October 2025 if the pace holds, one analyst noted.
XRP Ledger: 500,000 Is the New Reality
U.Today - XRP Ledger has formed a constant bullish dynamic, with a real possibility of hitting new heights. XRP Ledger has formed a constant bullish dynamic, with a real possibility of hitting new heights.
Bitcoin faces true demand test above $83K as liquidity thickens: Glassnode
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price analysis reveals convergence of multiple trend lines and liquidity structures around spot price, keeping upside in check.
Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Lands on Mainnet
U.Today - Bitcoin can already execute at least one type of quantum-resistant transaction on the live network. Bitcoin can already execute at least one type of quantum-resistant transaction on the live network.
BeInCrypto Partners with MetaQuotes to Bring Crypto News to Millions of Traders
BeInCrypto - BeInCrypto has partnered with MetaQuotes, the company behind MetaTrader 4 and 5, the world’s most widely adopted retail trading platforms to bring curated crypto news directly to millions of traders, creating a unified experience across traditional and digital markets. As crypto markets continue to intersect with forex and other traditional trading markets, traders are increasingly The post BeInCrypto Partners with MetaQuotes to Bring Crypto News to Millions of Traders appeared first on BeInCrypto.
StarkWare’s quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction reaches mainnet
Cryptopolitan - StarkWare announced on Wednesday that it has executed the first-ever quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction confirmed on the mainnet, which ensured that the coins moved into a hash-based structure are safe from attacks exploiting Shor’s algorithm. This is significant not just for Bitcoin but also for other big blockchains, which rely on elliptic-curve signatures and ultimately encounter...
Russia expands digital ruble from 1 September 2026
Atlas21 - Large companies and systemically important banks will have to support it, while digital asset payments remain banned The post Russia expands digital ruble from 1 September 2026 appeared first on Atlas21.
Binance to Launch Futures Copy Trading Livestream Challenge With Up to 15,000 USDT Prize Pool
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will launch the Futures Copy Trading Livestream Challenge for eligible Futures lead traders, who can go live on Binance Square and compete on a leaderboard based on Copier PnL, or total copy trader PNL. The campaign offers a prize pool of up to 15,000 USDT and is structured around a registration period from 2026-08-27 10:00 (UTC) to 2026-09-03 23:59 (UTC), followed by a trading challenge period from 2026-09-07 09:00 (UTC) to 2026-09-21 23:59 (UTC). Participants must register with a Binance UID and designated portfolio details, and each participant may submit one portfolio only. Binance said users who are not already Futures lead traders must complete identity verification and submit an application during the registration ...
Webot to Host Expert Webinar on AI’s Role in Reshaping Automated Trading
BeInCrypto - Webot, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange specializing in AI-powered automated trading, will host a live webinar titled “Beyond the Bot: How AI Is Rewiring Automated Trading” on August 27 at 9:00 PM ET. The platform is licensed across 48 U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and holds a MiCA Trading Platform Authorization issued in Ireland The post Webot to Host Expert Webinar on AI’s Role in Reshaping Automated Trading appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Your Next iPhone Could Fold — If the September 9 Rumors Are Right
BeInCrypto - Apple confirms its September 9 'Surprise and shine' keynote, where the iPhone 18 Pro and a foldable iPhone should debut. The post Your Next iPhone Could Fold — If the September 9 Rumors Are Right appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Senator Bernie Moreno Urges Tariffs on South Korea Over Treatment of Coupang
Binance News - U.S. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio urged the U.S. Trade Representative to consider tariffs on South Korea over how it has treated U.S. e-commerce company Coupang. According to ChainCatcher, Moreno said in a letter that Seoul has taken hostile actions against foreign companies, including heavy compliance requirements and biased regulatory enforcement, and asked for a Section 301 investigation under the Trade Act of 1974. South Korea denied that it treated Coupang differently from domestic companies.
UK Young People Classified as NEET Fall From Historic Highs
Binance News - The number of young Britons not in jobs or education fell from historically high levels in the second quarter, according to Bloomberg. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to address the UK’s youth crisis.
U.S. Considers Expanding Tariffs to Laptops and Servers
Binance News - The United States is considering expanding tariffs to include laptops and servers, according to Politico. According to ChainCatcher, the potential move would broaden the scope of existing trade measures, but no further details were provided.
Changzhou Zhongying Technology Plans Cash Purchase of 51% of Yingzhong Electric
Binance News - Changzhou Zhongying Technology said on August 27, 2026 that it is advancing a major asset restructuring plan to buy a 51% stake in Changzhou Yingzhong Electric for cash, according to Jiemian News. The deal was disclosed in a draft major asset purchase and related-party transaction report on August 20, 2026. It would count as a major asset restructuring and related-party transaction, but it does not involve a share issuance, would not constitute a backdoor listing, and would not change the company’s controlling shareholder or actual controller. Yingzhong Electric develops, produces and sells insulating materials and molded products for power transmission and transformation equipment. Its products cover ...
Kingboard Holdings Raises Stake In Kingboard Laminates To 5.1%
Binance News - Kingboard Holdings Limited increased its holding in Kingboard Laminates (1888) by 575,000 shares on August 26, lifting its stake from 5.08% to 5.1%, according to Ming Pao.
STOCKS | Zhongjin Gold Reports First-Half Net Profit of 4.357 Billion Yuan, Up 61.67%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Zhongjin Gold said its first-half revenue rose 22.57% year on year to 42.982 billion yuan, while net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company increased 61.67% to 4.357 billion yuan.
STOCKS | Shui On Land H1 Net Profit Jumps 337% To RMB223 Million
Binance News - Shui On Land (0272) said its 2026 interim net profit rose 337% year on year to RMB223 million, while core net profit increased 53% to RMB403 million, according to Ming Pao. Earnings per share were 2.78 cents. The property developer did not declare an interim dividend, but said it approved a special dividend of HK4 cents per share to mark the 20th anniversary of its listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and after considering its financial performance during the period.
SFC Says Puguang International Shares Highly Concentrated
Binance News - The Securities and Futures Commission said Puguang International (0613) has highly concentrated shareholding after a recent inquiry into its share distribution, according to Ming Pao. The SFC said that as of August 13, 20 shareholders held about 161 million shares, or 14.03% of the issued share capital. Together with about 902 million shares, or 78.48% of the issued share capital, held by three major shareholders, the stake accounted for 92.51% of Puguang International's issued share capital. Free float was about 86.112 million shares, or 7.49% of the issued share capital.
AI TRENDS | WeChat Pay HK Cases Enter GenA.I. Sandbox++
Binance News - WeChat Pay HK said two of its artificial intelligence cases have been selected for the regulator's Generative Artificial Intelligence Sandbox++, according to Ming Pao. The company said the tests will examine AI applications in improving user experience and AI Agent payment infrastructure, and it will work with technology partner Tencent Cloud to strengthen anti-fraud capabilities.
STOCKS | EQT Extends Kakaku Bid After Minimal Price Increase
Binance News - EQT AB barely lifted its tender offer for Kakaku.com Inc. and extended the offer period, prolonging the bidding war for the Japanese internet services firm, according to Bloomberg. The move keeps the contest for Kakaku open after the Swedish private equity firm made only a small increase to its bid.
Vedanta Plans Third Rupee Bond Sale This Year
Binance News - Vedanta Ltd., the Indian resources conglomerate controlled by billionaire Anil Agarwal, plans to raise at least 10 billion rupees ($105 million) through local-currency bonds in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg. The deal would be Vedanta’s third rupee bond sale this year as more companies tap the debt market amid signals interest rates may rise.
Binance Futures to Apply Last Price Protected Mechanism on TACUSDT Perpetual Contract
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Futures will apply the Last Price Protected (LPP) Mechanism to the USDⓈ-Margined TACUSDT Perpetual Contract at 2026-08-27 11:00 (UTC) after spot price divergence was observed across multiple exchanges. The exchange said user funds remain safe and that the LPP Mechanism will be introduced gradually through a mark price smoothing process designed to reduce sudden price movements and support price stability during the transition. Binance said the LPP period will end when the spot price of TAC (TAC Protocol) across multiple exchanges converges and a stable index price can be derived from spot markets, as determined by Binance. A separate announcement will be issued when the contract is ready to move from LPP to ...
Morgan Stanley Raises Long Position in ZJX Optoelectronics H Shares to 8.23%
Binance News - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing disclosed that Morgan Stanley increased its long position in ZJX Optoelectronics' H shares to 8.23% on August 24, 2026, from 7.26% previously. According to Odaily, the disclosure was made through Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing.
Digital Assets Week London Returns with Growing Institutional Lineup
BeInCrypto - Digital Assets Week will return to London, where capital markets transformation through tokenization is examined in depth, from issuance and market structure to settlement, custody, liquidity and regulatory alignment. The underlying foundation of Digital Assets Week is Global Asset Digitisation Projects, making it the only venue where the commercialisation of tokenising assets is discussed comprehensively The post Digital Assets Week London Returns with Growing Institutional Lineup appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bharat Petroleum Executive: 1 Million Barrels of Iraqi Crude to Be Ship-to-Ship Transferred in Fujairah Within One or Two Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, a Bharat Petroleum executive said 1 million barrels of Iraqi crude will be ship-to-ship transferred in Fujairah within one or two days.
U.S. Justice Department Prepares to Restart Captures Court to Simplify Seizures of Iranian Tankers
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Bloomberg reported on August 26 that the U.S. Justice Department is preparing to restart the captures court to simplify procedures for seizing Iranian tankers and related cargo and to strengthen the maritime blockade on Iran.
Rockawayx Expands US Crypto Presence With Relayer Capital Deal
Bitcoin.com - Rockawayx has acquired digital asset hedge fund Relayer Capital, adding a directional long-short strategy to its roughly $2 billion investment platform. Relayer founder Austin Barack will remain in charge as CIO of the newly renamed Rockawayx Liquid Opportunities Fund. Rockawayx Targets Mispriced Crypto Assets With Relayer Acquisition Rockawayx is expanding its liquid-markets business with the […]
Japan Regulator Warns Against Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs
Binance News - Leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to single stocks in Japan can amplify volatility in the domestic market and are not suitable for sale in the country, according to Bloomberg, citing the nation’s regulator.
STOCKS | Mainland Shares Rise On Nvidia Revenue Forecast
Binance News - Mainland stocks closed higher on Thursday after Nvidia's strong revenue outlook lifted appetite for artificial intelligence and hardware-related shares, while Hong Kong benchmarks fell, according to RTHK. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.13 percent to 3,956, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 1.5 percent to 14,048 and the ChiNext Index advanced 1.71 percent to 3,473. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.3 percent to 25,565, while the Hang Seng Tech Index edged down 0.1 percent to 4,620 and the China Enterprises Index fell 0.5 percent to 8,490. ...
SHRINCS proposal for post-quantum Bitcoin signatures published
Atlas21 - The scheme uses hash-based signatures and includes a stateless fallback The post SHRINCS proposal for post-quantum Bitcoin signatures published appeared first on Atlas21.
Millennium Sues Dymon Trader Over Backed-Out Job Move, Seeks $2.5 Million
Binance News - Millennium Management is suing a Dymon Asia Capital employee in Hong Kong court after she backed out of a job offer, seeking millions of dollars. According to Sina Finance, the hedge fund is claiming HK$19.7 million, or $2.5 million, from Dymon portfolio manager Tang Lin to cover so-called onboarding preparation costs incurred while getting ready for her arrival. The case is the latest example of large multi-strategy hedge funds pushing back against so-called gazumping, an informal term that originated in the U.K. property market. According to Sina Finance, Tang ultimately chose to stay at Dymon. ...
STOCKS | CLSA Says Korea “Kimchi” High-Yield Stock Basket Is Attractive
Binance News - CLSA Korea launched a high-yield defensive portfolio called “Kimchi” and said the 30 stocks included in it have solid investment value. According to Sina Finance, research head Shen Zhongmin wrote that companies with stable earnings prospects and attractive dividend yields can continue to provide relative downside protection. “Kimchi” is short for the Korea Income Model for Compounding, High-yield Investment. CLSA said the selected stocks have strong downside resistance, are less sensitive to macroeconomic factors and market sentiment, and have strong earnings momentum. Shen said investor interest in low-beta defensive stocks has ...
Norwegian Royal House Says King Harald V's Condition Is "Very Serious"
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing the Norwegian royal palace, King Harald V's health has worsened and his condition is "very serious." The palace said on Thursday in a brief statement that Crown Prince Haakon and Queen Sonja have canceled all official engagements. The 89-year-old king was hospitalized on August 17 after fluid buildup in his body caused by cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia.
GEOPOLITICS | Iraq Offers Crude Pickup Outside Hormuz
Binance News - Iraq is giving buyers of its crude the option to collect supplies from outside the Persian Gulf for the first time since the Iran war began, according to Bloomberg. The move highlights resilient Iraqi exports flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
BOK Governor Cites Gardening Tool in Explaining Consecutive Rate Hikes
Binance News - South Korea’s central bank chief compared monetary policy to a gardening tool while explaining the decision to deliver back-to-back rate hikes for the first time in more than three years, according to Bloomberg.
China, Switzerland Complete Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Talks
Binance News - China's Ministry of Commerce said China and Switzerland have completed negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement and signed a memorandum of understanding. Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling said the upgraded arrangement includes high-level reciprocal opening commitments in goods, services and investment, according to Jiemian News. In goods trade, both sides said the share of imports entering at zero tariffs will exceed 99%. They also upgraded rules of origin and trade facilitation measures, and agreed to strengthen cooperation on standards and conformity assessment. In services and investment, the upgrade is intended to support ...
Big Short's Michael Burry Sounds Alarm on AI Trade
U.Today - Renown financialist and investment manager increases short positions in Nvidia, Oracle and other companies. Renown financialist and investment manager increases short positions in Nvidia, Oracle and other companies.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Market Short Selling Value Falls 12.68% To HK$47.51 Billion
Binance News - Hong Kong market short selling value totaled HK$47.51 billion for the full day, down 12.68% from the previous day, according to Ming Pao. Short selling accounted for 20.34% of total market turnover, down from 21.35% a day earlier and the lowest since August 21, when the ratio was 16.00%.
Aegon Asset Management Says Fed Has Reason to Raise Rates Only if U.S. Economy Reaccelerates
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Aegon Asset Management said the Federal Reserve would have reason to raise rates this year only if the U.S. economy reaccelerates, and that the next U.S. CPI report will be especially important because officials may not offer much policy guidance at the Jackson Hole meeting.
Prudential Hong Kong New Business Value Rises 8%
Binance News - Prudential's Hong Kong new business value rose 8% year on year, with growth from local customers up 22% and business from mainland visitors down 2%, according to Ming Pao. Prudential CEO Anil Wadhwani said the main drivers for mainland visitors buying policies had not changed. He said, in addition to wealth transfer and savings investment, health and protection needs were the most important factor and accounted for one-third of Hong Kong's overall new business. He added that he believes demand from mainland visitors buying insurance in Hong Kong will still exist in the second half.
NS Favored to Beat BFX in LCK Playoff Play-In Match
Binance News - The probability of NS defeating BFX in the predict.fun playoff play-in event is currently 76%. According to Odaily, NS leads BFX 1-0 in the best-of-five series that began at 4 p.m. today. The winner will advance to the next round and face BRO for the final playoff spot, while the loser will be eliminated from the season. NS also beat BFX 2-1 in both of their regular-season meetings, with the most recent match taking place on August 23.
Deceptive Academic Institution Linked to Russian Network Misuses AI Technology
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A Russian-linked network used ChatGPT to fabricate an entire academic institution. OpenAI’s report, released Wednesday, laid it all out —… Read the original on Russian Network Fabricates Fake Academic Institute Using ChatGPT and Plagiarized Research. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | Justin Sun Says TRON Is Developing Quantum-Resistant Network Upgrade
Binance News - Justin Sun said at the Bitcoin Asia 2026 conference in Hong Kong that TRON has spent the past year developing quantum-resistant mechanisms as quantum computing advances and AI speeds up technological adoption. According to Foresight News, he said TRON released a quantum-resistant address solution in the first half of this year and launched it on testnet, with plans to upgrade the entire network into a mainstream quantum-resistant encrypted network by the end of this year. Sun said TRON's stablecoin issuance on-chain reached about $94 billion last week and is expected to exceed $100 billion this year. He urged the Bitcoin community to accelerate discussions on quantum-resistant solutions, but said consensus ...
ETH Whale Opens 20x Long After Ether Tops $2,500
Binance News - An address starting with 0xa31 opened a long position after ETH again rose above $2,500, according to monitoring by @ai_9684xtpa. According to Foresight News, the address now holds a 20x long position worth $38 million, with an opening price of $2,529.77. Since August 24, the address has made more than $852,000 in cumulative profits from long positions in BTC and ETH.
Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Says Military Is Advancing Readiness Across Multiple Fronts
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said the military faces many challenges and is advancing operational readiness on all fronts from Iran and Lebanon to Gaza while remaining highly alert to potential multi-front threats.
India Nears $1.37 Billion Incentive Plan for Battery Cell Parts
Binance News - India is nearing a fresh incentive program worth up to 130 billion rupees ($1.37 billion) for advanced battery cell component makers, according to Bloomberg. The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to close a persistent cost gap with Chinese producers.
China Set to Supply 1.2 Million Tons in India Fertilizer Tender
Binance News - China is expected to ship at least 1.2 million tons of a key fertilizer variety to India in a major sale, according to Bloomberg. The shipments mark a pickup in sales from the world’s top producer after Beijing loosened export controls earlier this year.
Crypto Market Hits $2.66T as Bitcoin Holds $79,000 Level
cryptoDNES - The total crypto market cap climbed to $2.66 trillion, driven by strong ETF inflows and extreme greed sentiment as Bitcoin stays above $79,000. The post Crypto Market Hits $2.66T as Bitcoin Holds $79,000 Level appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
OIL | Karoon CEO Sees Brent Holding at $75 to $85 for Longer
Binance News - Karoon Energy Ltd., based in Melbourne, said oil prices may stay elevated and remain volatile over the next few quarters amid supply disruptions from geopolitical conflicts and uneven global output. According to Sina Finance, Chief Executive Carri Lockhart said fundamentals point to a “higher for longer” environment and expects oil to trade in a $75 to $85 per barrel range. Lockhart made the comments after the company released its half-year results. She also said oil demand is expected to remain high over the next decade because many people around the world still lack energy security. ...
Polymarket Bitcoin August 27 Breakout Bet Sees Sharp Odds Swing
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for the Bitcoin August 27 breakout event saw the odds for the “Yes” option on “80,000” jump from 12.15% an hour earlier to 33.35%, a 21.2 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp swing may reflect the impact of related breaking news.
South Korea's Mirae Asset Plans 150 Trillion Won Digital Asset Business Around Digital X
Binance News - South Korea's Mirae Asset Financial Group plans to build a 150 trillion won digital asset business around Digital X, according to The Block, citing the Korea Times. According to PANews, Digital X will focus on crypto assets, stablecoins, real-world assets, and security tokens, including tokenized gold, silver, and electricity.
Polymarket Bitcoin August Price Bet Sees 15% Swing in $77,500 Yes Odds
Binance News - Polymarket’s "Bitcoin August Price Prediction" submarket for $77,500 saw the probability of the "Yes" option swing sharply, falling from 69% one hour earlier to 54% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 15% drop in odds and came with a note to watch for the impact of breaking news.
Kioxia and SanDisk Plan $31 Billion Japan Memory Plant Expansion
Binance News - Market sources said Kioxia and SanDisk plan to invest $31 billion in Japan to expand their memory chip factories. According to Odaily, the investment is intended for factory expansion in Japan.
South Korea Plans 16 Trillion Won in September Bond Auctions
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance said it plans to issue 16 trillion won in government bonds through auctions in September. The ministry also plans to issue 1 trillion won in won-denominated foreign exchange stabilization bonds next month.
STOCKS | Okta Rises 19.3% Premarket After Second-Quarter Results Beat Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, Okta rose 19.3% in premarket trading after its second-quarter results beat expectations.
TotalEnergies Seeks $1.3 Billion Repayment After Arctic LNG 2 Exit
Binance News - TotalEnergies SE said it may be reimbursed about $1.3 billion for loans tied to the Arctic LNG 2 project as it completed its exit from the US-sanctioned liquefied natural gas venture in Russia, according to Bloomberg.
SM Entertainment, Tencent Music Form Beijing Joint Venture
Binance News - SM Entertainment announced that it has formed a joint venture in Beijing with Tencent Music (1968), naming Zhou Mi, who previously performed as a member of SUPER JUNIOR-M, as representative director and CEO, according to Ming Pao. The new company is Aisiten (Beijing) Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.
STOCKS | Hang Seng Index Falls 0.34% as AI Model Shares Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.34% and the Hang Seng Technology Index fell 0.13% on August 27, with turnover on the main board reaching HK$233.515 billion. PCB, optical communications, and chip stocks strengthened, with Montage Technology (06809.HK) rising more than 12%, Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) rising more than 10%, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK) rising more than 10%, GigaDevice (03986.HK) rising more than 7%, Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) rising more than 4%, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981.HK) rising more than 2%. AI model stocks also advanced, with Zhipu (02513.HK) rising more than 12% and MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) rising nearly 4%. Baidu (09888.HK) rose more than 5% after adding ...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Jokes About Stock Picks During Earnings Call
Binance News - At Nvidia's latest earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang joked that the best U.S. stock-trading strategy for 2026 would be to watch who he has dinner with, since their shares would double the next day. According to Odaily, Nvidia also reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $96.22 billion, more than double a year earlier and above the $92.17 billion estimate from LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share for the three months ended July 26 were $2.22, topping the $2.10 forecast, while data center revenue rose more than twofold to $89 billion, above the $85.08 billion market expectation.
AI Demand Is Straining Germany’s Data Center Capacity, Minister Says
Binance News - Germany’s top digital policy official said surging demand for artificial intelligence is squeezing data centers in Europe’s largest economy, according to Bloomberg.
Core Lightning confirms multiple vulnerabilities, prepares security update
CoinTelegraph - Core Lightning advised operators to use offline mode if they do not install the forthcoming update, keeping their nodes active but disconnected.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Says Iran Knows the U.S. Controls the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth said Iran knows the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and that oil is flowing through it, adding that Iran has made a big bet on controlling the strait but cannot do so.
Tennessee’s Kalshi Fight Highlights Major Potential Turning Point for Prediction Markets
Bitcoin.com - The legal battle over sports prediction markets is quickly becoming one of the most consequential gambling and crypto regulatory fights in the United States. Prediction Markets: “Bets” or “Event Contracts”? At the center of the regulatory debate is a deceptively simple question: when someone puts money on whether the Tennessee Titans will win a football […]
BitcoinTreasuries.NET Says Strategy's MSTR Trading Volume Exceeds Dell and Other Giants
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that Strategy's MSTR daily trading volume has surpassed technology giant Dell and is higher than several major technology and financial companies. According to Odaily, the post compared MSTR's trading volume with that of multiple large firms.
Google Rolls Out Goto Redirect Parameter in Search Result Links
Binance News - Google has confirmed it is gradually promoting a "goto" redirect parameter in search result links, sending users through an intermediate URL with a google.com/goto parameter before reaching the destination page. According to ChainCatcher, the server-side redirect is designed to make it harder for automated tools to parse and scrape search results in bulk, in response to scraping activity by third-party tools and AI companies. SEO monitoring platform Nozzle said the change has reached nearly 100% coverage across multiple residential IP provider environments.
Euro Area July M3 Money Supply Growth Matches Forecast at 3.4%
Binance News - According to Jin10, euro area M3 money supply grew 3.4% year on year in July, matching expectations and the previous reading of 3.30%.
Market Influences Shape Cryptocurrency Trends Amid Fed Policy Speculation
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Broader market signals are steering crypto today as traders monitor the dollar, gold, Treasury yields and equity indices for clues… Read the original on Crypto Gains Reflect Fed Influence as Traders Eye Macro Signals. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Quiet August Hides Defensive Signals, VanEck Finds
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin remains 49% below its peak as VanEck sees defensive options trading, long-term holder selling and a possible accumulation phase. The post Bitcoin Quiet August Hides Defensive Signals, VanEck Finds appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Iran National Oil Company CEO Says Tank Repairs and Renovation Work Is Ongoing
Binance News - According to Jin10, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said multiple contractors are carrying out tank repair and renovation work, while dock work, tank repairs, and previously identified projects are all continuing and no ongoing work has been halted. Some projects are about 20% complete, while others are about 30% complete.
AI TRENDS | Xpeng Announces New Second-Generation VLA Update for Robotaxi
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Xpeng announced an updated version of its second-generation VLA model, and Xpeng Robotaxi is equipped with the second-generation VLA large model. Xpeng has also obtained remote testing qualification for intelligent connected vehicles in Guangzhou and can conduct fully driverless road tests on relevant first-, second-, and third-level testing roads in Guangzhou. Since employee internal testing began in June, Xpeng Robotaxi has completed more than 2,000 internal test orders in two months.
AI TRENDS | Xpeng Group Announces Major Upgrade to Second-Generation VLA Model
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Xpeng Group announced a major upgrade to its second-generation VLA model, saying its physical-world foundation model has for the first time incorporated "time," moving AI's understanding of the world from "3D space" to "4D spacetime." Xpeng also said its X-Foresight predictive world model has been installed in a vehicle for the first time and can predict what will happen in the next six seconds and infer the possible future behavior of surrounding traffic participants.
Operation Bluebird Launches Twitter Clone As X Trademark Fight Escalates
Binance News - Operation Bluebird has switched on a working Twitter clone at twitter.now, complete with the blue bird logo and a tweet button, escalating X Corp.’s trademark lawsuit in Delaware. According to BeInCrypto, the Virginia startup is run by two trademark attorneys and says Elon Musk abandoned the Twitter name in 2023, while X argues it still owns the Twitter, Tweet and bluebird marks. The site charges founders $20 and later tiers cost more.
Thailand Gold Traders: Finance Ministry Does Not Plan Gold Tax
Binance News - According to Jin10, Thailand gold traders said Thailand's Finance Ministry does not currently plan to impose a gold tax.
OpenAI Unveils Jalapeno Chip as Jensen Huang Dismisses Competition
Binance News - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang brushed off OpenAI's Jalapeno chip and said he remains confident in Nvidia's technology and its ability to support the artificial intelligence industry, even as customers develop their own processors. According to Sina Finance, Huang said many projects start and many are canceled, and that Nvidia's role is to support partners and build world-class technology. In a Wednesday interview, finance host Jim Cramer asked Huang whether he was upset that a company receiving major Nvidia investment was also developing chips that could challenge Nvidia. Huang said he was calm about the competition and pointed to the volatility of the AI chip industry. ...
SK Group Plans to Sell 49% Stake in Ulsan AI Data Center
Binance News - SK Group plans to sell a 49% stake in its Ulsan, South Korea AI data center to several private equity firms. According to ChainCatcher, SK Telecom and SK Broadband are expected to approve the transaction at a board meeting on August 27. KKR will acquire a 29% stake, while a consortium formed by IMM Investment and Stonebridge Capital will buy the remaining 20%. The deal values the data center at about 3 trillion won and includes about 1.2 trillion won in capital increase.
Pladis Weighs $500 Million Private Placement Bond Sale
Binance News - Snacks company Pladis Foods Ltd. is in talks for a private placement bond sale of as much as $500 million, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Profit-Loss Metrics Turn Positive After Ten Days of Reversal, CryptoQuant Analyst Says
Binance News - CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. said Bitcoin’s two profit-and-loss indicators have both reversed over the past ten days. According to ChainCatcher, the 90-day realized profit-loss ratio rose back above 1 for the first time since late July, reaching 1.003 on August 26, while the share of unrealized losses fell from 18.57% on August 16 to 7.35%, a decline of about 60%, the lowest level since May 11. Adler said losses are no longer dominating the market, but the current readings are still close to breakeven and need further confirmation. He compared the data with the 2022-2023 capitulation phase, when the ratio stayed below 1 for 241 ...
India Set to Top Asset-Sale Target for First Time in Eight Years
Binance News - India’s fiscal outlook has improved from the worst-case scenarios officials were weighing at the height of the Iran war, with the government now set to exceed its asset-sale target for the first time in eight years, according to Bloomberg.
AI | Stripe Says Asian Firms Are Expanding Globally at Record Pace
Binance News - Stripe Inc. Managing Director Sarita Singh said artificial intelligence is helping Asian businesses expand globally at unprecedented speed, according to Bloomberg. Singh, who oversees Southeast Asia, Greater China and South Korea, made the comments in an interview on Bloomberg Television.
China Opposes U.S. Consideration of Extra 7.5% Tariff on Imports From China
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, China's Commerce Ministry said it firmly opposes the U.S. government's consideration of an additional 7.5% tariff on goods imported from China, calling the move typical unilateralism and protectionism.
STOCKS | U.S. Durable Goods New Orders Rise 1.1% in July, Ex-Defense Up 1.3%
Binance News - The U.S. Census Bureau said July durable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders rose on August 26. According to Sina Finance, seasonally adjusted new orders increased by $3.6 billion from June, or 1.1%, to $339.3 billion, while June's figure was revised up to 0.5% growth. According to Sina Finance, new orders excluding defense rose 1.3%, and excluding transportation equipment they rose 0.4%. The market had expected total orders to rise 0.5%. Durable goods shipments rose $3.2 billion, or 1.0%, to $334.7 billion. Unfilled ...
Chinese Container Liners Set for Profit Jump as Freight Rates Hit Two-Year High
Binance News - Chinese container liners are set for an earnings windfall as freight rates climbed to a two-year high, according to Bloomberg. The gains come as shippers rush to get ahead of shifting tariffs and persistent shipping disruptions, echoing regional and global peers.
Fortum Applies for Swedish Aid for New Oskarshamn Nuclear Reactors
Binance News - Fortum Oyj has applied for Swedish state aid to build new nuclear reactors at the existing Oskarshamn site, according to Bloomberg. The company said power demand is set to surge in the coming decades.
Toyota to Raise Automotive Steel Plate Prices in October
Binance News - According to Jin10, Nikkei reported that Toyota will raise automotive steel plate prices in October.
STOCKS | Reports Say Taobao Flash Sale Share Held at 40%-45% in Q2
Binance News - According to Jin10, multiple recent reports from institutions showed that the food delivery market structure has become stable, with Taobao Flash Sale's market share holding at around 40%-45%. Goldman Sachs estimated in an August report that Meituan, Alibaba, and JD.com had average daily order volumes of 80 million, 66 million, and 16 million, respectively, in the June 2026 quarter, corresponding to a ratio of 49%:41%:10%. According to Goldman Sachs' tracking curve, although the absolute values of the three companies' average daily order volumes have adjusted since last September, their relative proportions have changed little and market shares have basically taken shape. An August report from Analysys said Taobao instant transaction market share was 45.7% in the ...
STOCKS | European Semiconductor Stocks Rise After Nvidia Earnings
Binance News - According to Jin10, European semiconductor stocks broadly rose after Nvidia's earnings release, with ASMI, BESI, ASML, STMicroelectronics, and Soitec gaining 2.2% to 3.1%.
Americans Are Sitting on $20 Billion They Don’t Know They Own. Here’s How to Check in 2 Minutes
Bitcoin.com - State treasurers across the U.S. are holding roughly $70 billion in unclaimed property, and NAUPA estimates about 1 in 7 Americans have money waiting for them. The funds often come from uncashed paychecks, dormant bank accounts, or abandoned safe deposit boxes, and can be searched for free through MissingMoney.com, not paid “recovery” services that demand […]
Bitcoin Reclaims Short-Term Holder Cost Basis as the Weekly Moving Average Holds at $81K
Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin is on track for its best August return since 2017, having rallied over 25% so far, according to CoinGlass. That entire move has taken place over the past 10 days with BTC running from $62K on August 17 to a high of $81K on August 25 and now trading at the $78.5K zone. During...
Kuwaiti Crude Falls $5.67 to $81.76 a Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, Kuwait crude prices fell $5.67 to $81.76 per barrel, according to the Kuwait News Agency.
Meta To Pay Up To $17,100,000,000, Add Child Safety Limits On Instagram And Facebook After States Claim Addictive Designs
DailyHODL - A coalition of 47 states, D.C., and territories reached a record settlement with Meta requiring up to $17.1 billion in payments and major product changes over claims of addictive features harming youth. The post Meta To Pay Up To $17,100,000,000, Add Child Safety Limits On Instagram And Facebook After States Claim Addictive Designs appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Jeremy Allaire Says StableFX Will Launch on Arc Mainnet
Binance News - Jeremy Allaire said on X that StableFX will soon launch on the Arc mainnet. According to ChainCatcher, StableFX was previously launched on Arc's public testnet. StableFX is an institutional stablecoin FX engine that covers local-currency stablecoins in major and emerging markets. It supports near-instant, 24/7 on-demand settlement and uses a PvP mechanism, meaning both sides settle simultaneously or neither does, to reduce capital usage. It can also connect to multiple vetted counterparties through a single onboarding process.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Says StableFX Will Launch on Mainnet Soon
Binance News - Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire said StableFX will soon launch on mainnet. According to Foresight News, StableFX was previously launched on the Arc public testnet. StableFX is an institutional stablecoin foreign exchange engine that covers local-currency stablecoins in major and emerging markets. It supports near-instant, 24/7 on-demand settlement, uses a PvP mechanism in which both sides settle at the same time or neither does, and allows access to multiple vetted counterparties through a single onboarding process.
STOCKS | China Stock Index Futures Rise at Midday, with IM Up 2.66%
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's CSI 300 stock index futures main contract rose 0.82%, the SSE 50 stock index futures main contract rose 0.80%, the CSI 500 stock index futures main contract rose 2.64%, and the CSI 1000 stock index futures main contract rose 2.66% at midday.
CryptoQuant Bull Score Surges to 80, Signaling Bitcoin Bull Market Entry
DailyHODL - Bitcoin is entering the early stages of a fresh bull market after a sharp rally driven by positive valuation and demand signals. The post CryptoQuant Bull Score Surges to 80, Signaling Bitcoin Bull Market Entry appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Pakistan Seeks to Expand Trade With Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Pakistan said it hopes to expand trade with Iran.
Staking Ethereum could soon look entirely different under a new deposit proposal
CryptoSlate - The working proposal opens staking to future key formats, but replacing validator signatures still requires separate protocol upgrades. The post Staking Ethereum could soon look entirely different under a new deposit proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.