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SEC fundraising cap deadline approaches; Bitwise ETFs raise $100M; Bitcoin achieves quantum-safe transaction.
Crypto startups have 54 days left to shape the SEC’s proposed $75 million fundraising cap
CryptoSlate - The visible docket labels identify no major exchange, asset manager, large token issuer or established investor group. The post Crypto startups have 54 days left to shape the SEC’s proposed $75 million fundraising cap appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitwise Crypto ETFs Attract $100 Million in One Day
U.Today - Bitwise’s U.S. crypto exchange-traded products attracted roughly $100 million in inflows in a single day. Bitwise’s U.S. crypto exchange-traded products attracted roughly $100 million in inflows in a single day.
Google staff turn to Gemini 3.8 Flash as AI costs mount
Cryptopolitan - Google employees have reportedly begun testing the Gemini 3.8 Flash Preview on its own coding platform, which is further confirmation that the leading AI companies are working on innovative and cost-effective models at a remarkable rate. Speed is important for companies observing the rising cost of AI. According to Gartner, global expenditure on AI platforms...
Bitcoin’s Price Has Stalled and Arthur Hayes Says Strategy Pays the Price
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin has stalled around $80,000 for much of this week, and Arthur Hayes believes that pause alone is enough to break Strategy’s decade-old bitcoin playbook. The BitMEX co-founder argues Michael Saylor is now boxed into three uncomfortable choices, and none of them are free. The Premium Problem For years, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) traded like […]
Bitcoin Just Got Its First Quantum-Safe Transaction Without a Soft Fork
CoinPaprika - StarkWare mined the first quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction on the network's mainnet on 26 August 2026. The method, built by researcher Avihu Levy, protects holdings from future quantum computers without any change to Bitcoin's protocol.
Peter Brandt Reveals He Is Long Bitcoin
U.Today - Bitcoin has once again failed to decisively break above the $82,000 resistance zone, but veteran trader Peter Brandt says he remains long on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has once again failed to decisively break above the $82,000 resistance zone, but veteran trader Peter Brandt says he remains long on the cryptocurrency.
California Alone Is Holding $15 Billion in Money That Belongs to Its Residents
Bitcoin.com - California is sitting on $15.485 billion in unclaimed property, spanning more than 84 million individual properties that the State Controller’s Office says are waiting to be returned to nearly 39 million Californians. Texas is holding about $10.5 billion and Ohio about $4.8 billion, and estimates suggest 1 in 10 Americans has missing money from sources […]
Grayscale Says Zcash Has 3 Features Bitcoin Lacks — and Room to Take Its Share
BeInCrypto - Grayscale Research says Zcash (ZEC) has a real chance of capturing Bitcoin’s (BTC) market share, citing three features that the largest digital currency lacks. The note landed as the asset manager launched the first spot ZEC exchange-traded product (ETP), and the token hit its highest price since 2018. Bitcoin Controls 93% of the Currencies Sector The post Grayscale Says Zcash Has 3 Features Bitcoin Lacks — and Room to Take Its Share appeared first on BeInCrypto.
The GTA 6 Leak Saga May Be Over — the Money Trail Shows Where It Went
BeInCrypto - Netflix released Grand Theft Auto VI’s Extended Look trailer on August 27, sparking global fan frenzy just hours after the leaker behind the game’s stolen footage quietly cashed out. The 26-minute preview, produced by Rockstar Games, showed the protagonists, Jason and Lucia, navigating Leonida’s open world through chases, shootouts, and everyday scenes at home. Netflix’s The post The GTA 6 Leak Saga May Be Over — the Money Trail Shows Where It Went appeared first on BeInCrypto.
ACT Party Proposes Exemption From Crypto Capital Gains Tax for Long-Term Holders
TheCurrencyAnalytics - New Zealand’s ACT Party wants to kill capital gains tax on crypto. Not for everyone — but for ordinary retail… Read the original on ACT Party Proposes Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Long-Held Crypto in New Zealand. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Rally Could Lose Steam as Short Covering Fades: QCP
CryptoPotato - Strong ETF demand is supporting the rally, but fading short covering and lingering macro risks could slow its momentum.
BitGo buys NYDIG trading unit as institutions consolidate crypto services
Cryptopolitan - On August 27, 2026, BitGo announced that it has acquired NYDIG’s institutional trading unit, which has enabled one of the largest regulated custodians within the crypto sector to gain a pre-existing derivatives and finance operation amid the ongoing trend of banks and funds consolidating their digital asset activities with fewer infrastructure partners. Following this acquisition,...
Anthropic walked away from a $7 billion MatX deal as it pushes deeper into custom AI chips
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic, as reported by Reuters on Thursday, was in discussions about acquiring MatX, a startup focusing on chip technology, for approximately $7 billion in an effort to strengthen its custom silicon plan and lessen its reliance on Nvidia, but the negotiations have been halted. The abandoned acquisition demonstrates just how obsessed the Claude creator is...
Alibaba Cloud switches on Brazil with 30MW to 70MW of AI power still unsigned
Cryptopolitan - Alibaba Cloud opened its first Brazil cloud region with two availability zones, but 30MW to 70MW of AI demand is still under negotiation with providers.
HashKey Cloud backs Stacks’ Genesis Bond to prove institutional appetite for native Bitcoin yield
CryptoSlate - The Genesis Bond avoids BTC lending and custody transfers while adding a 5% STX lock, managed parameters and variable payouts. The post HashKey Cloud backs Stacks’ Genesis Bond to prove institutional appetite for native Bitcoin yield appeared first on CryptoSlate.
NZ’s ACT Party Proposes Waiving Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
Bitcoin.com - ACT, a party with the fourth-largest representation in the New Zealand Parliament, is campaigning to modernize digital finance rules, proposing regulation to waive crypto gains tax on qualified assets held for over a year and to exempt low-value purchases made with crypto assets. ACT Proposes New Rule For Digital Assets In Campaign Reform Pledge Cryptocurrency […]
New Bitcoin Improvement Proposal Explores Quantum Resilience Amid Challenges
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal is live. It covers SHRINCS, an experimental post-quantum signature scheme that Blockstream has been quietly… Read the original on Blockstream’s SHRINCS BIP Raises Bitcoin’s Quantum Security Stakes Amid Significant Challenges. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Mining Consumes 30% of Paraguay Energy, Analysts Reveal
Bitcoin.com - During the “Accelerating Bitcoin” conference, experts debated how current bitcoin mining operations would affect the Paraguayan grid, warning of a possible generation crisis by 2029 if bitcoin mining energy consumption grows moderately, as it currently accounts for 30% of the country’s energy production. Paraguayan Grid Could Face Crisis By 2029 Due To Bitcoin Mining Operations […]
UK Tax Authority Reports Significant Crypto Gains Among Wealthy Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s tax authority just put numbers to something the crypto world had long suspected. HMRC published its first official data… Read the original on 240 UK Crypto Millionaires Report £717M in Gains, HMRC Reveals. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
KuCoin can block your crypto transactions even if you never sent it to these 17 sanctioned platforms
CryptoSlate - A listed intermediary can trigger review, rejection, wallet restrictions, and possible suspension or termination. The post KuCoin can block your crypto transactions even if you never sent it to these 17 sanctioned platforms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Polymarket Pulls NFL Contracts, Certifies Bitcoin Bets The Same Day
Bitcoin.com - Polymarket’s US-serving platform withdrew both of its NFL player participation filings on Aug. 26, one day after certifying them with the CFTC and one day before the listing date it had given the agency. On the same day, the exchange certified bitcoin, ether, and solana price contracts. Both sets were filed as swaps in the […]
Zondacrypto's former chief allegedly gave Poland's Olympic president a Patek Philippe
Cryptopolitan - Polish prosecutors detained Olympic committee president Radoslaw Piesiewicz over a €40,000 Patek Philippe allegedly given by Zondacrypto's former chief.
Bitcoin Completes First Experimental Quantum-Safe Transaction, Starkware Says
Decrypt - The transaction used Bitcoin’s existing rules to protect funds from a future quantum attack without requiring a network upgrade.
Bitcoin now has a quantum computing escape route, but 7 million BTC may still be exposed
CryptoSlate - A mainnet QSB transaction passed consensus, yet nonstandard relay, high computation costs and exposed keys limit the escape route. The post Bitcoin now has a quantum computing escape route, but 7 million BTC may still be exposed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
100+ firms signed the AI industry's cyber defense letter
Cryptopolitan - Over 100 firms, including OpenAI and Anthropic asked governments to fund cyber defense for hospitals and utilities as AI agents breach live systems.
Google’s Android 17 Turns On New Privacy Feature—But Your Browsing Isn’t Fully Hidden
Decrypt - Google's new privacy standard scrambles the one field of a web request that still travels in the clear: the name of the site being opened.
Galbot robots showcase autonomous tennis skills with 100-plus rallies
Cryptopolitan - Galbot humanoids played more than 100 autonomous tennis rallies at Beijing's Second World Humanoid Robot Games, trained on five hours of amateur motion data.
Ripple Prime Unveils Delta One Service for Institutional Investment Opportunities
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple Prime just moved into US equity derivatives. The firm launched a Delta One service for institutional investors, giving them… Read the original on Ripple Prime Unveils Delta One Service for US Equities and Digital Assets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FRIEND Explodes Over 1,600% After Machi Big Brother Proposes $1M Takeover
CryptoPotato - Trading volume surged nearly 95,000% in 24 hours as traders rushed back into the dormant token, pushing its price up by over 1,600%.
Bitcoin Lightning nodes told to wait for patch after AI found bugs
Cryptopolitan - Core Lightning confirmed AI-found bugs in its Bitcoin software and told node operators to upgrade.
Ripple Moves to Scrap Key XRPL Amendment
U.Today - Ripple is recommending that the XRP Ledger community withdraw the long-running XChainBridge (XLS-38) amendment. Ripple is recommending that the XRP Ledger community withdraw the long-running XChainBridge (XLS-38) amendment.
HPC stays on policy offensive with CFTC push to prioritize perpetual contracts
Cryptopolitan - The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) made its stance clear in a filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, pushing the regulator to prioritize perpetual contracts in its innovation agenda. The HPC’s latest push drops another ping on the radar of US traders who have been shut out of a...
Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows
CoinTelegraph - ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.
Fidelity's Timmer: Dollar Weakness Could Boost Bitcoin
U.Today - Bitcoin has climbed back above $80,000 as renewed demand for spot exchange-traded funds fuels a sharp recovery. Bitcoin has climbed back above $80,000 as renewed demand for spot exchange-traded funds fuels a sharp recovery.
UK Tax Authority Identifies Crypto Millionaires Amid Significant Gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Here’s the paradox: the UK government just put a number on something most crypto holders assumed stayed invisible.… Read the original on UK Tax Authority Identifies 240 Crypto Millionaires Amid $18.7 Billion in Disposals. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Eyes Major Resistance as Jackson Hole Kicks Off With Unusual Fed Agenda
Decrypt - BTC is holding above $80,000 into a Fed symposium that, for the first time in 40 years, is built around crypto's own turf—payments and financial infrastructure.
Exchanges Run Out of Ethereum to Sell After 27% Price Jump
U.Today - Ether holders pull 1.4 million ETH off exchanges during a 27% rally as no one is selling at $2,528. Ether holders pull 1.4 million ETH off exchanges during a 27% rally as no one is selling at $2,528.
Why Nvidia’s Acquisition of Hugging Face Would Reshape Open-Source AI
Decrypt - The chipmaker's reported acquisition would concentrate the open-source AI pipeline inside one company, from silicon to distribution — with consequences for builders and users alike.
Crypto Investors Anticipate Rate Insights from Fed Chair Warsh at Jackson Hole
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto traders are on edge. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is set to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium, and the… Read the original on Crypto Traders Brace for Fed Chair Warsh’s Key Jackson Hole Inflation Speech. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in the Next Bull Run: Binance Founder CZ
Decrypt - Gold is worth around ten times more than BTC, Changpeng Zhao said, noting that countries face a years-long process to "shift into Bitcoin."
UK government reports 240 crypto millionaires in 2025
CoinTelegraph - About 17,600 people in the UK reported a combined $1.9 billion in gains tied to crypto in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with 240 each declaring more than $1.4 million.
Majority of Young UK Investors Believe AI Tools Are Regulated
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Eight in ten. That’s how many young UK investors have turned to AI for investment advice, per a new Financial… Read the original on FCA Study Reveals 80% of Young UK Investors Trust AI Tools Over Traditional Media. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Staking Rewards Steal Limelight From Bitcoin ETFs
99Bitcoins - 21Shares ETHC offers Ethereum staking exposure through a brokerage account, with daily yield accrual, cold storage and a 0.10% fee. The post Ethereum Staking Rewards Steal Limelight From Bitcoin ETFs appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
MSCI Review Puts the Microstrategy Bitcoin Funding Model Under Pressure
99Bitcoins - MSCI’s index review could exclude Strategy, reducing share demand and adding pressure to the Bitcoin treasury company’s funding model. The post MSCI Review Puts the Microstrategy Bitcoin Funding Model Under Pressure appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Top 10 US Companies Capture Record Share of S&P 500 Earnings While Holding Massive Market Weight
DailyHODL - A small group of top stocks now accounts for 40% of the S&P 500's market value and a record 38% of its earnings, a level supported by strong profit growth. The post Top 10 US Companies Capture Record Share of S&P 500 Earnings While Holding Massive Market Weight appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple Expands Into Stock and Index Trading
U.Today - Ripple is expanding its institutional trading business into U.S. equities with a new Delta One offering on its Ripple Prime platform. Ripple is expanding its institutional trading business into U.S. equities with a new Delta One offering on its Ripple Prime platform.
Bitget's Nvidia Contract Shows Strong Liquidity Depth Compared to Bitcoin
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitget’s synthetic Nvidia contract is holding its own. By mid-May 2026, the NVDA perpetual on Bitget’s Universal Exchange had reached… Read the original on Bitget’s Nvidia Token Surpasses 75% of BTC Liquidity Depth, Surprising Analysts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business
CoinTelegraph - Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.
Top Ethereum Price Predictions as ETH Rises Above $2,500
CryptoPotato - "Ethereum is at a make-or-break level," one analyst claimed.
OpenAI Pursues Astra Model for Advancements Toward AGI Milestone
TheCurrencyAnalytics - OpenAI wants AGI by December. Sam Altman said so himself — and he’s not being subtle about it. Altman made… Read the original on Sam Altman Confirms OpenAI’s Astra Model Aiming for AGI Breakthrough by Year-End. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin’s RSI Has Done This Only Near Major Bull Runs: Analyst
CryptoPotato - An analyst is comparing Bitcoin's latest price structure with that of the rally that started in November 2024.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.