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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attract $706M as demand surges; miners invest $30.7B in AI expansion.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Pull In $706 Million as Crypto Demand Surges
Bitcoin.com - U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $517.19 million on Wednesday, their strongest daily inflow since May 4, as bitcoin climbed above $70,000. Ether funds also surged with $189.15 million in net inflows, while XRP and solana ETFs finished higher. Bitcoin ETFs Add $517M as Bitcoin Breaks Above $70,000 A price breakout quickly turned into an ETF […]
Binance Employees Detained in UAE Despite $2 Billion Emirati Backing
BeInCrypto - Binance runs its global exchange under Abu Dhabi’s regulator. Emirati police still detained two of its employees over financial crime inquiries, the New York Times reported. All have been released. A third staff member, who leads the company’s Dubai arm, answered questions at a police station in July. A Foothold Built on Licenses and State The post Binance Employees Detained in UAE Despite $2 Billion Emirati Backing appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Is Pumping But Prediction Market Traders Aren't Convinced
Decrypt - Bitcoin's sharpest rally in five months flipped prediction-market odds from bearish to a coin flip—but the longer-term bets still price in a crash.
Chamath Palihapitiya warns data center revolt could dent US GDP
Cryptopolitan - Investor Chamath Palihapitiya issued a warning in an X post on Thursday. He argued that the political finger-pointing surrounding the construction of AI data centers could lead to the loss of 200 to 300 basis points of annual US GDP if the fighting continues. Chamath pointed to backlash from states like Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania...
BitGo Korea Secures VASP License for Institutional Services
cryptoDNES - BitGo Korea becomes the first global crypto firm to secure a VASP registration in South Korea via a new entity, backed by Hana Financial and SK Telecom. The post BitGo Korea Secures VASP License for Institutional Services appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Meta's new Mac assistant reads business dashboards and feeds ad targeting
Cryptopolitan - Meta launched a beta Mac app with system-wide dictation, screen reading, and Instagram, Facebook, and ad account hookups.
XRP Notches Best Week Since 2024 Election Pump on Bitcoin Short Squeeze
Decrypt - The token's steepest daily and weekly gains in months rode Bitcoin's record liquidation wave—though ETF flows and futures data hint the move is running on borrowed momentum.
Bitcoin Hits $72,850 as Traders Lose $650M in Shorts
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin surged past $72,000 to a session high of $72,850, gaining approximately 14% over four days and raising its market capitalization to $1.45 trillion. Intraday Price Action and Breakout Bitcoin’s unrelenting surge showed no signs of abating Thursday afternoon as the top cryptocurrency capitalized on pro-crypto sentiment from a White House meeting. Market data shows […]
BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali
DailyHODL - Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can meet the BYDFi team at Booth […] The post BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Moderna Jumps On Revised Sales Estimate And Phase 3 Readout
Binance News - Moderna (MRNA) jumped sharply after Leerink raised its 2032 sales estimate by about $200 million and the company said a Phase 3 readout hit its endpoints. The stock also benefited from heavy short interest and a prior selloff, according to BeInCrypto, with shorts facing about $4.8 billion in mark-to-market losses. Analysts now see a wide valuation range, while detailed trial data are expected around the ESMO Congress in Madrid, October 23-27.
STOCKS | PepsiCo Bottling Plant Anchors Denver Project Funded by $201 Million in Munis
Binance News - A new commercial and residential project anchored by PepsiCo Inc.'s largest US beverage plant is coming to Denver, funded by roughly $201 million in municipal bonds, according to Bloomberg. The project will be anchored by the PepsiCo bottling plant, the source said.
Ripple Whales Go Crazy as XRP Price Can’t Stop Surging
CryptoPotato - Popular analysts caught the move, making some massive price predictions of up to $15.
STOCKS | Walmart, Target Results Show US Shoppers Still Buy at the Right Price
Binance News - Walmart Inc. and Target Corp. earnings showed US consumers are still buying when prices are right, according to Bloomberg. American consumers have not given up, but they are feeling pressure.
SpaceX Completes Single-Engine Static Fire Test for Starship
Binance News - According to Jin10, SpaceX said Starship completed a single-engine static fire test to verify deorbit braking capability in future orbital missions.
STOCKS | U.S.-Backed Consortium Negotiates Over $500 Million Investment in Tanzanian Nickel Project
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, a U.S. government-backed investment consortium is negotiating a deal to invest more than $500 million in a large nickel project in Tanzania. Orion CMC will acquire a stake in Kabanga Nickel Ltd. and take a significant minority interest, while Lifezone plans to retain control of the subsidiary.
5 Reasons Why Moderna Stock Jumped 170% and How Far It Can Go
BeInCrypto - Moderna (MRNA) jumped 177% on Wednesday, and the strangest part is how little news it took. A $200 million estimate change moved $30 billion on the stock market. Moderna became famous for its COVID vaccine five years ago, and its stock price is now at its highest since mid-2024. So, investors wasted no time taking The post 5 Reasons Why Moderna Stock Jumped 170% and How Far It Can Go appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Alibaba reports 9% rise in quarterly revenue, shares fall 6%
Cryptopolitan - Alibaba grew its revenue 9% last quarter but shares still fell 6% after profit dropped 76% due to a surge in AI spending, the company reported Thursday. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 reached 268.95 billion yuan ($39.64 billion), up 9% from a year earlier. Net income fell to 10.54 billion yuan ($1.55 billion),...
Atlanta Falcons Discuss 10% Stake Sale to Arctos
Binance News - The Atlanta Falcons are in talks to sell a 10% stake in the National Football League franchise to KKR & Co.'s Arctos Partners, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter said the discussions are ongoing.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall for a Second Week After Treasury Expands Buybacks
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. mortgage rates fell for a second straight week after the U.S. Treasury announced it would increase the size of long-term Treasury buybacks to help stabilize the bond market. Freddie Mac said in a statement that the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 6.65% from 6.67% a week earlier, compared with 6.58% a year ago. Realtor.com senior economist Jake Krimmel wrote that the long end of the yield curve highlights market concerns about inflation and the fiscal outlook, which could put upward pressure on mortgage rates in the coming weeks.
Japan exports soar 23% as China shipments surge and AI demand fuels growth
Cryptopolitan - Japan’s exports climbed 23.2% in July compared with the same month last year, with stronger semiconductor equipment sales and much heavier trade with China doing most of the lifting. That was the quickest annual export gain since October 2022. It also meant export growth sped up for a fifth straight month. Economists had been looking...
GAVI to Provide $7 Million to Fund Delivery of 70,000 ERVEBO Ebola Vaccines to DRC
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) will provide $7 million to fund the delivery of 70,000 ERVEBO Ebola vaccine doses to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
NY Jets Owner Woody Johnson Agrees to Buy Aston Martin F1 Minority Stake
Binance News - Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, agreed to buy a minority stake in the Aston Martin Formula One team, according to Bloomberg. The deal is the latest involving billionaire Lawrence Stroll’s racing outfit.
Binance Unveils Agent OS to Link AI with Crypto Infrastructure
cryptoDNES - Binance launches Agent OS, a new infrastructure allowing AI agents to analyze markets and execute trades autonomously while keeping users in control. The post Binance Unveils Agent OS to Link AI with Crypto Infrastructure appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
‘We’re Going to Increase the Buyback’: Treasury Boss Targets Bond Yields
Bitcoin.com - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC Thursday that U.S. debt buybacks could blow past $4 billion per operation as Washington moves to steady a rattled long-term Treasury market and bitcoin trades above $72,000. Bessent Cranks Up the Pressure on Long-Term Yields The comments followed the Treasury Department’s decision Wednesday to at least double the maximum […]
Boeing Advances Air Force One Retrofit After Cracked Parts Found
Binance News - Boeing Co. is making “steady progress” replacing cracked metal structures inside its two Air Force One presidential transport jets, according to Bloomberg. The major retrofit must be completed before the targeted delivery in mid-2028, the US Air Force said.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to Hold August 24 Press Conference on Iran Actions
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will hold a press conference on August 24 to explain the U.S. action plan targeting Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump warned on August 19 that any country providing Iran with any form of lifeline would face economic consequences, and Bessent said, "We have asymmetric information. I am not sure why the oil issue has become the focus. If we apply maximum economic pressure, that means a large-scale military conflict is unlikely."
Bitcoin Miners Spend $30.7 Billion on AI and HPC Expansion
Binance News - Public Bitcoin miners are spending billions to pursue artificial intelligence and high-performance computing revenue, but returns have not kept pace with the scale of investment. BlocksBridge Consulting said in its latest Miner Weekly newsletter that a group of 15 Bitcoin miners and AI data-center companies spent a combined $30.7 billion on capital assets in their latest 2026 reporting periods, which is already 42.6% more than the $21.53 billion they spent throughout 2025. According to Cointelegraph, the figures highlight how expensive it is for miners to diversify beyond Bitcoin mining and build businesses around AI and HPC infrastructure. Among Bitcoin miners specifically, the gap remains wide: nine comparable miners spent $5.11 billion on capital assets during the ...
Mark Connors Says U.S. Treasury Buybacks Could Help Bitcoin Reach $180,000
Binance News - Macro strategist Mark Connors said the U.S. Treasury’s plan to regularly buy back long-term government bonds could become an important catalyst for Bitcoin’s next rally and help create conditions for BTC to reach $180,000. According to Odaily, he said Treasury intervention in the bond market signals that the government is responding to pressure from rising long-term borrowing costs. Connors said higher U.S. Treasury yields draw money into the bond market and weaken inflows into risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. He said buybacks that support bond prices and lower yields could ease macro pressure on Bitcoin. ...
Ripple Mints More RLUSD as XRP Jumps 19%
U.Today - Ripple has minted another batch of RLUSD as XRP stages a sharp rally, with the token surging nearly 19% in 24 hours and briefly reaching $1.24. Ripple has minted another batch of RLUSD as XRP stages a sharp rally, with the token surging nearly 19% in 24 hours and briefly reaching $1.24.
CFTC to Hold First Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting on Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets
Binance News - Fox Business crypto reporter said on X that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold the first meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee at 1 p.m. ET today to discuss crypto, AI, and prediction markets. According to Odaily, several executives who attended a White House event yesterday will take part, along with other leaders from the crypto industry, traditional finance, academia, and prediction markets.
Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1
CoinTelegraph - Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than $5 billion on capital assets.
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated
Decrypt - Bitcoin punched above $72,000 Thursday, extending a two-day squeeze that's wiped out the most short positions on record and mounted the first real challenge to a bearish chart that's held since November.
Beldex Raises $8 Million in Funding Led by Sigma Capital
Binance News - Privacy blockchain project Beldex said it has completed an $8 million funding round led by Sigma Capital, with participation from NTC, Nxgen, Digital Consensus Fund, and EAK Ventures. According to Odaily, the new capital will be used for developer tools, privacy applications, protocol security, AI infrastructure, and ecosystem expansion. Beldex is also exploring how its privacy technology could protect AI agents' identities, payments, communications, and data processing. The company said it is researching private AI identities, encrypted AI communications, confidential payments, secure AI execution, fully homomorphic encryption, and secure memory.
Santiment Says Ethereum Whales Reduced Holdings by 1.7 Million ETH Since May 20
Binance News - Santiment data shows that wallets holding more than 1,000 ETH reduced their combined holdings by about 1.7 million ETH between May 20 and August 20, equal to 2.9% of that cohort's holdings. According to ChainCatcher, the share of wallets holding 1 to 10 ETH rose from 4.38% to 4.52% over the same period, with 65 trading days showing gains and 27 showing declines. Santiment said only about 300,000 ETH of the outflows could be traced to smaller wallet tiers, while most of the remainder may have moved into staking or contract addresses. The group of top wallets includes exchanges, cross-chain bridges, and staking contracts, and exchange ETH balances fell from about 7.07 ...
Beldex Raises $8 Million to Expand Privacy Tools and AI Infrastructure
Binance News - Privacy blockchain project Beldex has raised $8 million in a funding round led by Sigma Capital, with participation from NTC, Nxgen, Digital Consensus Fund, and EAK Ventures. According to ChainCatcher, the new capital will be used for developer tools, privacy applications, protocol security, AI infrastructure, and ecosystem expansion. Beldex is also exploring ways to use its privacy technology to protect AI agents’ identities, payments, communications, and data processing. The company said it is working on private AI identities, encrypted AI communications, confidential payments, secure AI execution, and research into fully homomorphic ...
Beldex Raises $8 Million to Expand Privacy Tools and AI Infrastructure
Binance News - Privacy blockchain project Beldex said it has completed an $8 million funding round led by Sigma Capital, with participation from NTC, Nxgen, Digital Consensus Fund, and EAK Ventures. According to Foresight News, the new capital will be used for developer tools, privacy applications, protocol security, AI infrastructure, and ecosystem expansion. Beldex is also exploring how its privacy technology could protect AI agents’ identities, payments, communications, and data processing. The company said its research includes private AI identities, encrypted AI communications, confidential payments, secure AI execution, and work on fully homomorphic ...
STOCKS | U.K. 10-Year Gilt Yield Rises 2.6 Basis Points to 5.069%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.K. 10-year gilt yields rose 2.6 basis points to 5.069% on Thursday, August 20, after climbing to 5.909% at 20:34 (UTC+8) and later falling below 5.040% after U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said U.S. Treasury buybacks could exceed $4 billion. Two-year gilt yields rose 2.3 basis points to 4.380%, 30-year gilt yields rose 3.5 basis points, 50-year gilt yields rose 2.4 basis points, and the 2/10-year gilt yield spread rose 0.437 basis point to +68.933 basis points.
Bond Veteran Scott Colbert Warns Credit Is Getting Expensive
Binance News - Scott Colbert, a bond investor with four decades of experience, said investors should not get too greedy as credit becomes pricey, according to Bloomberg. He said now is one of the rare times he feels the need to dig in.
Muni-Bond Revamp Planned for Tupac Shakur’s Former Bay Area Home
Binance News - Tupac Shakur’s former home, a historic public housing complex in California’s Bay Area, is undergoing a major rehabilitation to bring its 20th century buildings into the modern era, according to Bloomberg. The project is being funded by municipal bonds.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says White House Legislative Affairs Director James Braid Will Leave in September
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that White House Legislative Affairs Director James Braid will leave in September, and that Braid is a senior aide responsible for liaison with Congress. Trump also said White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt will resign at the end of August to spend more time with her family.
Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll
CoinTelegraph - A new poll showed 63% of 1,166 Americans varied sharply along partisan lines, with a majority of Republicans saying it was appropriate for Trump and his family to invest in crypto.
Ripple Enters $10 Billion Private Credit Market: What It Means for XRP
U.Today - Ripple enters the $10 billion credit market via XRPL upgrades with Cicada and Clearpool. Ripple enters the $10 billion credit market via XRPL upgrades with Cicada and Clearpool.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says Oil Prices Will Fall Faster After Upcoming Economic Measures
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was puzzled by recent crude oil market volatility and said, "Oil prices surged today, and I really don't understand what is going on." He said the U.S. government's upcoming "economic measures will mean oil prices will fall faster," and that he plans to hold a special news conference next Monday to discuss plans and responses related to Iran in detail.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says Corporate Bond Issuance Is Nearly Insensitive to Yields
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said corporate bond issuance is "almost insensitive to yields" because companies believe they will earn high returns from AI investment in the future.
Bitcoin Rewarded 1 of 2 US Interventions. Bessent Just Promised More
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin gained 8.8% as long yields fell. Bessent now promises routine, larger buybacks. See what could kill the rally. The post Bitcoin Rewarded 1 of 2 US Interventions. Bessent Just Promised More appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Fed President Alberto G. Musalem Says He Recommended a Rate Hike in July
Binance News - According to Jin10, St. Louis Fed President Alberto G. Musalem said he recommended a rate hike in July.
Zimbabwe Says It Is On Track to Meet IMF Goals
Binance News - Zimbabwe said it is on track to meet the economic goals set by the International Monetary Fund under an agreement struck earlier this year, according to Bloomberg.
Fed's Alberto G. Musalem: Rate Hikes Now Could Help Avoid More Aggressive Action Later
Binance News - According to Jin10, St. Louis Fed President Alberto G. Musalem said rate hikes now could help avoid more aggressive action later.
U.S. 8-Week Treasury Auction Bid-to-Cover Ratio Rises to 3.06
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. 8-week Treasury auction bid-to-cover ratio was 3.06, compared with 2.85 previously.
U.S. 4-Week Treasury Auction Award Rate Allocation Percentage Falls to 14.61%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. 4-week Treasury auction award rate allocation percentage for August 20 was 14.61%, compared with 79.23% previously.
Fed's Alberto G. Musalem: Productivity Is Recovering
Binance News - According to Jin10, St. Louis Fed President Alberto G. Musalem said productivity is recovering and that the best thing the Fed can do for economic growth is return inflation to 2%.
U.S. 8-Week Treasury Auction Bid-to-Cover Allocation Ratio Rises to 46.16%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. 8-week Treasury auction bid-to-cover allocation ratio was 46.16% as of August 20, compared with 36.84% previously.
Harvard-Feeder School JFK Attended Plans $35 Million Borrowing
Binance News - A Boston-area prep school that educated President John F. Kennedy plans to borrow almost $35 million to upgrade its classroom and athletics facilities, according to Bloomberg.
Coldcard Releases Firmware 5.6.1 and 1.5.1Q After Security Review
Binance News - Coldcard has released firmware versions 5.6.1 for Mk4 and Mk5, and 1.5.1Q for Q, following a three-week security review after an emergency fix. According to ChainCatcher, the update addresses security risks tied to a previously disclosed mnemonic generation attack. The new firmware requires each newly generated mnemonic to include at least one user entropy source, such as 65 irregular key presses, 50 physical dice rolls, or 128 physical coin flips, combined with fresh entropy from STM32 TRNG, SE1, and SE2. It also adds just-in-time staged PSBT verification before signing, strengthens USB connection and firmware update boundaries, improves Delta Mode ...
Reform UK Proposes 30% Tax Rebate for Apprenticeship Wages
Binance News - Reform UK said it would give small and medium-sized businesses a 30% rebate on the wages of apprentices aged 16 to 18, as part of plans to boost apprenticeship starts to 600,000 a year by the end of the next Parliament, likely to be 2034. The party also proposed a £2,000 tax-free retention bonus for apprentices who stay with the business that trained them for at least two years, and said the package could cost between £1.48bn and almost £2bn over five years, according to BBC. Suella Braverman, Reform’s education spokeswoman, said the policy would be funded by banning foreign students from taxpayer-funded loans and stopping what the party calls “Mickey Mouse degrees”.
Legendary Trader Brandt Buys Bitcoin: Rare Pattern Is Key Reason Why
U.Today - Bitcoin jumps to $72,335 as a rare chart pattern forces Peter Brandt to ditch his bearish bias. Bitcoin jumps to $72,335 as a rare chart pattern forces Peter Brandt to ditch his bearish bias.
Bitcoin Nears Golden Cross as Price Tops $71,000
Binance News - Bitcoin is approaching a Golden Cross technical pattern that traders often view as a long-term bullish signal. According to Odaily, the cryptocurrency has risen more than 12% over the past week and is trading slightly above its 200-day simple moving average. Bitcoin's 50-day moving average is about $63,976, while its 200-day moving average is about $69,005. If the 50-day average continues to rise and crosses above the 200-day average, a Golden Cross could form. The 200-day moving average is commonly used to gauge long-term market trends. ...
Emperor International Sells Macau Commercial Units for HK$106 Million
Binance News - Emperor International (0163) said it has agreed to sell five commercial units at Kai Ming Commercial Building, Nos. 201 to 209 on Macau's Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro and Nos. 1 to 3 at Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (Da Peng Lane), for HK$106 million to Jing Tian Co., Ltd., led by independent third party Nan Yang. The units have a total gross floor area of 15,788 square feet. The group has received a HK$20 million deposit, and the transaction is due to complete on or before December 18 this year, according to Ming Pao.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Allies Must Decide on Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said allies must make a decision on Iran.
India Permits Duty-Free Raw Sugar Imports to Ease Record Prices
Binance News - India has allowed mills and refiners to import duty-free raw sugar to try to curb record local prices, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as the world’s second-biggest sugar producer seeks to cool its domestic market.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: U.S. Will Act Against Countries That Continue Doing Business With Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States will take action against countries that insist on doing business with Iran.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Actions Will Limit Iran's Ability to Act Through Proxies
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said these actions will limit Iran's ability to act through proxies.
Polymarket Dota 2 Submarket Jumps to 90% on The International Playoff Match
Binance News - The Polymarket submarket for "day ends" in the "Dota 2: Nigma Galaxy vs. Team Falcons - The International playoffs" event surged from 50% one hour ago to 90% at the time of monitoring, a 40% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was flagged as a sharp fluctuation tied to possible breaking news impact.
BlackRock Client Buys $122 Million in ETH, Largest Purchase in Nearly 7 Months
Binance News - Arkham monitoring shows that a BlackRock client just bought $122 million worth of ETH, marking the largest single purchase in nearly seven months. According to ChainCatcher, the buy was the second-largest single ETH purchase by BlackRock after a $149 million transaction on January 15 this year.
Petrobras and Pemex Bet on Huge Oil Reserve in Gulf of Mexico
Binance News - Petrobras and Petroleos Mexicanos are betting on a huge oil reserve in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Bloomberg. The project could revive Pemex's oil production.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Oil Market Misread Economic Pressure on Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said that, regarding Iran, maximum economic pressure means military action may not be restarted, and that the oil market has misunderstood the meaning of economic pressure.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Fed Balance Sheet Reduction Will Be Adjusted
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said any form of the Federal Reserve's Treasury bond reduction will be adjusted.
STOCKS | Deere Revenue Rises 6.2% in Third Quarter as Profit Grows
Binance News - Deere reported third-quarter net income of $1.38 billion for fiscal 2026, up from $1.29 billion a year earlier. According to Sina Finance, net sales and revenue rose 6.2% to $11 billion, beating Wall Street's forecast of $10.81 billion. Earnings per share came in at $5.10, above the $4.69 estimate from FactSet analysts. Total revenue was $12.61 billion. Deere's largest business segment, production and precision agriculture, posted sales of $4 billion, down 6.4% from a year earlier. Construction and forestry ...
Robots set for ChatGPT moment in 10 years, says Unitree CEO
Cryptopolitan - Humanoid robots could hit a “ChatGPT moment” within two to three years under ideal conditions, and five to ten if progress stalls, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing stated at the World Robot Conference in Beijing on Thursday. His statements come just one day after his company’s Shanghai listing saw the stock surge more than 460% before...
Switzerland, China Reach Trade Accord Removing Most Tariffs
Binance News - Switzerland and China agreed on a new trade accord that almost entirely removes tariffs on Swiss exports, according to Bloomberg. Beijing is seeking closer ties in Europe as its rivalry with the US for global influence continues.
SharkNinja Shares Rally 63% Year To Date As Sales And Earnings Grow
Binance News - According to CNBC, SharkNinja shares have risen 63% year to date after gaining 90% in their first year as a public company and 15% last year. The company, which was spun off onto the NYSE in 2023, reported second-quarter net sales up 22.2% to $1.77 billion, its 13th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, while Cooking and Beverage net sales climbed 36.5% to $499 million. Revenue increased from $4.25 billion in FY2023 to $5.53 billion in FY2024 and $6.40 billion in FY2025, operating income rose from $374 million to $920 million, and diluted EPS advanced from $1.20 to $4.94. The stock closed up 8% after the report and traded around $182, while analysts at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Piper, TD Cowen, Guggenheim, Canaccord and UBS set post-earnings targets between $200 ...
U.S. Treasury Signals Possible Unscheduled 5-Year Note Sale After 2-Year Auction
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Treasury said it may conduct an unscheduled additional sale of 5-year notes if the 2-year Treasury auction clears with a winning yield between 4.375% and 4.499%.
NeoSoul Raises $11 Million in Pre-A Funding to Accelerate Its Expansion in the AI Economy
BeInCrypto - NeoSoul announced the completion of an $11 million Pre-A funding round, with participation from MH Ventures, Amber Group, ArkStream Capital, 0G Foundation, Kirin Capital, CatcherVC, and New Oak International. The new capital will support the continued development of NeoSoul’s agentic trading products and broader AI economy infrastructure. The financing follows the launch of NeoTrade, NeoSoul’s The post NeoSoul Raises $11 Million in Pre-A Funding to Accelerate Its Expansion in the AI Economy appeared first on BeInCrypto.
California Attorney General Says Paramount-WBD Deal Needs Structural Remedies
Binance News - According to CNBC, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the states suing to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would need robust structural remedies to settle the antitrust case. Bonta said Paramount wanted to discuss issues outside the complaint, including the streaming market, CNN and foreign regulators, while the states want to focus on the three markets cited in the lawsuit. He said the states prefer to resolve cases in the boardroom rather than the courtroom, but are proceeding with the case for now. Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general filed the lawsuit in July to block the merger, arguing the combined company would control nearly one-third of films and nearly a third of basic cable TV programming.
South Korea's Lee Jae-Myung Meets SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won Over Semiconductor and AI Projects
Binance News - South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung held a dinner meeting with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won on Thursday, with discussions reportedly likely to cover three major projects in South Korea's semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors, including SK Hynix's investment plan in the country's southwest region. According to Odaily, the meeting came as markets speculated that the United States may ask South Korea to increase investment in its semiconductor industry. South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan said earlier in the day that Seoul and Washington had not yet begun talks on the issue. Lee and Chey also met last month at an AI summit in San Francisco, while the presidential office said it could not comment on the details of Thursday's meeting because it could not ...
China Tourism Group Duty Free Posts Higher Interim Profit
Binance News - China Tourism Group Duty Free (1880) said interim revenue fell 1.76% year on year to RMB 27.655 billion for the six months ended June 30, as sales of duty-paid goods declined. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 4.88% to RMB 3.073 billion, helped by a higher mix of high-margin products, according to Ming Pao. The company did not declare an interim dividend, unchanged from a year earlier.
ACDC flags 556 Polymarket wallets as likely insider traders
Cryptopolitan - A new report from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC) has identified 556 Polymarket accounts, which it calls “Orcas.” These accounts reportedly place small, targeted bets on events with low odds and win more than 75% of the time. What did ACDC find out about Polymarket? The Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC) has released a report called...
STOCKS | Starbucks Cuts 104 Jobs in Restructuring
Binance News - Starbucks Corp. eliminated 104 roles as part of a restructuring aimed at boosting growth, and laid off workers who declined to relocate to its new Nashville office, according to Bloomberg. The job cuts were part of the company’s broader restructuring effort.
U.S. EIA: Natural Gas Inventories Rise 16 Bcf Last Week
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said U.S. natural gas inventories rose by 16 billion cubic feet last week to 3.17 trillion cubic feet, compared with Bloomberg users' estimate of a 14 billion cubic feet increase and analysts' expectation of a 14 billion cubic feet increase.
STOCKS | Boeing, RTX, and Northrop Grumman Are Main Contractors for Qatar Arms Deal
Binance News - According to Jin10, Boeing, RTX, and Northrop Grumman are the main contractors for Qatar's arms sales contract.
Vylor Sells Investment-Grade Bonds Ahead of Corteva Spinoff
Binance News - Vylor Inc. is offering investment-grade bonds to help finance a payout to parent Corteva Inc. as the seed company’s spinoff nears, according to Bloomberg.
S&P 500 Witnessing One of the Best Decades in History, Soars Over 140% in Seven Years
DailyHODL - The S&P 500 (SPX) is in the midst of a raging bull run as the index more than doubles its value in less than 10 years. Data from the Kobeissi Letter shows that the S&P 500 is on track to shatter the record seen during the post-war boom by the end of this decade. “US […] The post S&P 500 Witnessing One of the Best Decades in History, Soars Over 140% in Seven Years appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
STOCKS | Hovnanian Swings to a Third-Quarter Loss as Revenue Falls 12%
Binance News - Hovnanian Enterprises reported a third-quarter loss of $1.8 million, compared with a profit of $16.6 million a year earlier. According to Sina Finance, the homebuilder said total revenue fell 12% to $705.7 million for the three months ended July 31, while the stock dropped 7.5% in morning trading to $118.02. The company said earnings per share were a loss of $0.70, versus earnings of $1.99 a year earlier. Its homebuilding gross margin before cost of sales, interest expense, and land charges was 14.6%, down from 17.3% in the third quarter last year. ...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 1,314 BTC in 24 Hours
Binance News - Twenty-eight long-dormant Bitcoin wallets transferred 1,314.41 BTC over the past 24 hours, with 2014-created wallets accounting for 1,214.42 BTC, or 92.4% of the total. According to ChainCatcher, 21 of the transfers were made in 50-BTC increments, moving funds from legacy P2PKH wallets to new P2WPKH addresses, and some transactions were completed in the same block. Arkham entity labels have not yet shown any connection between these addresses and the transaction owners. The holders of the 2014 wallets reportedly bought Bitcoin at about $310 to $427, implying gains of at least 16,645%. ...
Venezuela's Oil Exports Rise 19.7% So Far in 2026, PDVSA Vice President Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, a vice president of Venezuela's state oil company said Venezuela's crude oil exports have increased 19.7% so far in 2026.
XRP News: Ripple’s Buyback Boosts Its Valuation, Not Its Holders
99Bitcoins - Ripple’s $750 million share buyback lifts its valuation to $50 billion, but XRP holders gain no equity, cash flow rights or price floor. The post XRP News: Ripple’s Buyback Boosts Its Valuation, Not Its Holders appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Samsung rushes early equipment sign-off for its second Texas chip fab
Cryptopolitan - Samsung Electronics has asked its equipment suppliers to secure safety certification for tools headed to a second chip plant in Taylor, Texas. Samsung is attempting to fast-track the build schedule despite the factory’s specifications not being set yet. The company is willing to run to hit a 2030 production date while AI chip demand continues...
Bitcoin miner Ionic gets 90% of revenue from AI lease as BTC drives $35M loss
CryptoSlate - Straight-line lease recognition and an August rent start leave cash conversion as the next test. The post Bitcoin miner Ionic gets 90% of revenue from AI lease as BTC drives $35M loss appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Polymarket Counter-Strike Submarket Sees Sharp Odds Swing Before Esports World Cup Playoff Match
Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the Counter-Strike Esports World Cup playoff match between Team Falcons and TheMongolz saw a sharp shift in the odds for the "over 21.5 total rounds in map 3" option, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the probability for the "over" side fell from 74.5% one hour earlier to 50% at the time of monitoring, a 24.5 percentage-point drop. The article said related breaking news may have affected the move.
11-Year-Old Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 1,214 BTC Worth $86M in 24 Hours
Bitcoin.com - With bitcoin ripping to a weekly high of $72,400, vintage coins are suddenly crawling out of cold storage at a relentless pace. Over the last 24 hours, 1,314.41 BTC moved from long-sleeping bitcoin wallets carrying a combined value of $94 million. Approximately 1,214.42 BTC ($86M) of that total movement, all stemmed from wallets first seen […]
JPMorgan Initiates UMB Financial at Overweight, Sees Shares Rising to $180 by December 2027
Binance News - According to CNBC, JPMorgan initiated coverage of UMB Financial with an overweight rating and said the Kansas City bank's shares could rise to $180 by December 2027, about 578% above Wednesday's close. Analyst Anthony Elian said UMB has expanded beyond traditional banking into a diversified financial services company with commercial banking, consumer banking, private wealth and institutional banking, and he said the bank's fee income is about 30% of total revenue versus roughly 20% for the median of comparable JPMorgan-covered stocks. JPMorgan expects normalized loan and deposit growth in the high single-digit range, supported by UMB's larger footprint across the Midwest, West and South. The analyst also described UMB Financial as an above-peer balance sheet grower. ...
Traders Shift Focus from Dollar as Bond Market Stabilizes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The dollar slid Monday. Bond market fears that had rattled investors for days started to ease, and traders didn’t need… Read the original on Dollar Weakens as Bond Market Stabilizes, Easing Investor Fears. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea, U.S. Make Meaningful Progress on Investment Talks, Minister Says
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said South Korea and the U.S. had made "quite meaningful progress" on Seoul's investment in the U.S., with the first project under discussion mainly involving the energy sector and expected to be announced in September. He said he held talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick for two consecutive days during his visit, resolving several disputed issues, while some differences remain at the working level and the two sides will continue video meetings next week to try to settle the remaining issues.
AI TRENDS | Justyna Zabinska-La Monica Sees U.S. Growth Driven by AI Investment
Binance News - According to Jin10, Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, senior manager of business cycle indicators at The Conference Board, said the economy should continue to expand, with growth expected to be driven mainly by corporate investment in artificial intelligence, while rising living costs may reduce consumer spending, especially among middle- and lower-income households. The Conference Board continued to forecast U.S. real GDP growth of 1.9% in both 2026 and 2027.
Justyna Zabinska-La Monica: U.S. Leading Index Rose Slightly in July
Binance News - According to Jin10, Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, senior manager of business cycle indicators at The Conference Board, said the U.S. Leading Economic Index rose slightly in July, its fourth increase in the past six months. She added that, except for consumer expectations, most component indicators rose in July, while consumer expectations remained a significant drag on the overall index.
AI TRENDS | Waymo unveils custom ASIC chip for robotaxis
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Google-owned Waymo has developed a custom chip that it says will improve robotaxi performance and expand chip supply beyond third-party companies such as Nvidia to in-house sourcing. Waymo said the ASIC chip, short for application-specific integrated circuit, is already in mass production in its latest-generation robotaxis, and that using the in-house chip with other chips and its own designed sensors will improve reaction speed and navigation in complex urban environments.
Adam Back Says Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million Faster Than Expected
Binance News - Adam Back said Bitcoin could reach $1 million faster than the market expects and that its market capitalization will eventually match gold's. According to Odaily, Back made the comments in remarks cited by BitcoinTreasuries.
ICE Considers Joining Polymarket's New Funding Round
Binance News - Intercontinental Exchange said it is considering participating in a new funding round for prediction market platform Polymarket. According to ChainCatcher, ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has already invested more than $1.6 billion in Polymarket. ICE Chief Executive Jeff Sprecher said in a Bloomberg TV interview that the company would be open to helping complete the round if its participation is useful. He said ICE's investment backing could support the financing, and the article noted that another investment could further connect prediction markets with mainstream financial infrastructure.
Intercontinental Exchange Considers Joining Polymarket Funding Round
Binance News - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said it is considering participating in Polymarket's new funding round. ICE has already invested more than $1.6 billion in Polymarket. According to Foresight News, ICE CEO Jeff Sprecher said the company is open to joining the round if it helps complete a deal, and that its investment backing could support the financing. Bloomberg previously reported that Polymarket is seeking to raise funds at a valuation above $20 billion, more than twice its October valuation.
Waymo Partners With AMD, Micron, Nvidia, Samsung, SanDisk, Socionext, and TSMC on Autonomous Driving Computing System
Binance News - According to Jin10, Waymo is working with AMD, Micron, Nvidia, Samsung, SanDisk, Socionext, and TSMC to develop an autonomous driving computing system.