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Ripple CEO hints at crypto regulations soon; Bitcoin ETFs surge; mining faces challenges amid legal issues.
Ripple CEO Says Crypto Rules Near Finish After White House Meeting
Bitcoin.com - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto regulation is approaching a decisive point after White House and CFTC meetings. His assessment connects current momentum with a seven-year campaign for clear federal market rules. Garlinghouse Sees White House Shift on Crypto Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described a significant change in Washington’s treatment of cryptocurrency after joining […]
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs just had their biggest week of 2026 as crypto exploded higher
CryptoSlate - US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded their strongest inflow week of 2026 as a sharp crypto rally pulled investors back into funds that had struggled to attract sustained demand for much of the year. Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.918 billion in the five trading sessions through Aug. 21, while funds holding Ethereum attracted $697.2 million, […] The post Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs just had their biggest week of 2026 as crypto exploded higher appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Schiff: AI Is Not Bullish for Bitcoin
U.Today - Peter Schiff has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence could pose a threat to Bitcoin. Peter Schiff has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence could pose a threat to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin miner IPO demands 99.8% of funds from public buyers while handing them just 10% equity
CryptoSlate - The preliminary S-1 compares $30,000,005 from new investors with $45,000 from existing holders and leaves buyers immediately diluted. The post Bitcoin miner IPO demands 99.8% of funds from public buyers while handing them just 10% equity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Mining Hits a Crossroads as Difficulty Hovers Near the Floor
Bitcoin.com - Yesterday, at block height 963648, Bitcoin logged its 17th difficulty adjustment of 2026, and the numbers tell a brutal story. This has not been a year of steady hashrate expansion. It has been a grind of miner capitulation, sharp rebounds and repeated failures to make those recoveries stick. The latest 1.31% drop only drives that […]
Illinois' Crypto Tax Faces a Second Legal Challenge in One Month
CoinPaprika - Illinois' first-in-the-nation crypto tax is now fighting a two-front legal battle. Weeks after the Digital Chamber sued, the Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation filed their own challenge to the 0.2% levy.
Crypto Analyst Unveils Upside Price Target for Ethereum, Hints at Next Bitcoin Move
DailyHODL - An analyst known for making timely crypto calls is revealing his bullish price targets for Ethereum (ETH), including a potential move to five figures. The pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 788,700 followers on X that it is within the realm of possibility for Ethereum to surge to five figures. “Target for ETH is $4,000. If […] The post Crypto Analyst Unveils Upside Price Target for Ethereum, Hints at Next Bitcoin Move appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
63% of Religious Books on Amazon Are Likely AI-Written, Study Finds
Decrypt - Witchcraft books had the highest rate of likely AI-generated content at 78%, according to an Originality.ai analysis of more than 2,000 titles.
Ripple ETFs See Best Week Since May as XRP Exploded to 7-Month High
CryptoPotato - Unlike the BTC and ETH ETF inflows, Friday was actually the best day for the XRP ETFs.
Donald Trump Sold MicroStrategy and Bought Two Other Crypto Stocks
BeInCrypto - President Donald Trump’s June financial disclosure lists more than 1,000 securities transactions. Only 7 involved crypto companies, and most of those were sales, according to a financial disclosure published Saturday. The Office of Government Ethics published the periodic transaction report. Coinbase and Strategy Lead a Short List Coinbase Global appears four times in the filing. The post Donald Trump Sold MicroStrategy and Bought Two Other Crypto Stocks appeared first on BeInCrypto.
How a $20M crypto payout left a micro-cap firm with under $83K in usable cash reserves
CryptoSlate - The August 21 filing said 205,512.5 tokens remained unmonetized, with their receipt-date fair value still unresolved. The post How a $20M crypto payout left a micro-cap firm with under $83K in usable cash reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Fed study finds crypto investors driven by beliefs, easily swayed by returns
CoinTelegraph - A Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland study finds crypto investors hold sharply different views on returns and risk, while information about Bitcoin’s past gains can increase both desired allocations and actual crypto purchases.
Justin Sun Challenges World Liberty Over USD1 Stability
cryptoDNES - Justin Sun questions World Liberty's control over USD1 and its financial capacity to meet obligations during an ongoing legal battle in California. The post Justin Sun Challenges World Liberty Over USD1 Stability appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
XRP Price Hides 723% Imbalance: Buying Rush Leaves $24 Million in Longs Exposed
U.Today - Exchange data reveals a hidden 723% imbalance in the XRP market, putting $24 million in leveraged buy orders at risk. Exchange data reveals a hidden 723% imbalance in the XRP market, putting $24 million in leveraged buy orders at risk.
Ethereum's Glamsterdam Upgrade Anticipated to Enhance Network Performance Amid Bitcoin Fundraising
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum’s biggest protocol overhaul since The Merge is weeks away. The Glamsterdam hard fork is set to land by late… Read the original on Glamsterdam Fork Set to Transform Ethereum and Slash Fees by 78.6%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Robot Brains Could Have Their ‘ChatGPT Moment’ by 2027, ACE Robotics Chairman Says
Decrypt - The breakthrough could come from AI models that help robots understand and interact with the physical world, though widespread adoption may still be years away.
The US approved high-leverage Bitcoin trading while crypto founders remain legally blocked from raising funds
CryptoSlate - On May 29, the CFTC approved a Bitcoin perpetual contract for a regulated US exchange. Almost three months later, on Aug. 18, the SEC proposed a legal route through which crypto projects could someday raise money from the public under rules written for token networks. That's a pretty unusual order in which Washington is rebuilding […] The post The US approved high-leverage Bitcoin trading while crypto founders remain legally blocked from raising funds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Paul Sztorc’s Bitcoin Fork ECX Rips Past 25,000 Blocks in Just 13 Hours
Bitcoin.com - Since Paul Sztorc’s ECX hard fork kicked off, more than 25,092 blocks have been mined during the Alpha phase, and block times have swung wildly. The network has already chewed through several difficulty adjustments, with some delivering massive upward jolts. ECX Blasts Through 25,000 Blocks in 13 Hours Bitcoin’s latest fork has kicked off its […]
Impact of Treasury Yield Fluctuations on Dollar and Crypto Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. dollar is at a crossroads. Treasury yields are swinging hard, the Federal Reserve’s credibility is getting tested, and… Read the original on Dollar’s Future Hangs on Treasury Yields and Fed Credibility Amid Market Turmoil. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Alibaba Launches Record $10 Billion Share Sale to Enter the AI Race
BeInCrypto - Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) seeks to raise about $10 billion in a share sale. The Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant said it will channel 100% of net proceeds into full-stack AI capabilities. Alibaba Wants to Enter the AI Race Alibaba is offering 710 million ordinary shares at HK$112.70 each, a 3.6% discount to Friday’s The post Alibaba Launches Record $10 Billion Share Sale to Enter the AI Race appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BCA Research Advocates Selling U.S. Dollar in Favor of Indian Rupee
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BCA Research wants traders to sell the U.S. dollar against the Indian rupee. The call is out, and it’s pretty… Read the original on BCA Research Recommends Selling U.S. Dollar for Stronger Indian Rupee. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Layer 1 network dilutes supply by 75% overnight to fund survival after main developer quits
CryptoSlate - The executed mint reduced the proposal’s pre-existing supply base to about 25.1% of its estimated post-mint total. The post Layer 1 network dilutes supply by 75% overnight to fund survival after main developer quits appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Digital Gold Stirs at Last – Week in Review
Bitcoin.com - This week, bitcoin awoke from its slumber, springing out of bed. Going in, bitcoin volatility was as compressed as it has been in a decade, with BVOL 7D at 2.82, the sixth-lowest reading in ten years, described at the time as a “historically stretched elastic band.” Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer, writing days before the move, had […]
XRP Bulls Face One Final Test After the Surge – And This Level Will Decide Ripple’s Fate
CryptoPotato - XRP went on a wild ride in the past several days but it has now pulled back. What's next for the asset?
Crypto treasury firm seeks 20B share ceiling and reverse splits after launching $300M stock offering
CryptoSlate - The proposals would set a 20 billion-share ceiling and grant three years of broad reverse-split authority. The post Crypto treasury firm seeks 20B share ceiling and reverse splits after launching $300M stock offering appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Ledger Posts 150% Increase in Most User-Centered Metric out There
U.Today - XRP Ledger is witnessing increase in one of the most representative metrics out there. XRP Ledger is witnessing increase in one of the most representative metrics out there.
Kiyosaki: Educated Investors Buy Bitcoin
U.Today - Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has once again urged investors to buy Bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has once again urged investors to buy Bitcoin.
Kalshi Cut Off in Three States as the CFTC Rallies to Its Defense
CoinPaprika - Kalshi customers in Washington, Michigan and Nevada are blocked from the prediction market platform after state court orders. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is defending the industry and drafting new federal rules for event contracts.
Nvidia Reportedly Warns Top Customers of 15% Price Hikes on AI Servers
BeInCrypto - Nvidia has reportedly told some of its largest customers that servers built around its AI chips are getting more expensive. Increases top 15% on systems shipping early next year, people cited by Bloomberg said. The size of each increase varies by chip generation and memory configuration. Why Memory Makers Now Set the Price Bloomberg, citing The post Nvidia Reportedly Warns Top Customers of 15% Price Hikes on AI Servers appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Satoshi's Code Reopened: Someone Just Deciphered Bitcoin Puzzle Into Genesis Block Data
U.Today - Someone just hid a Bitcoin puzzle using Satoshi’s Genesis block and the hunt is already live. Someone just hid a Bitcoin puzzle using Satoshi’s Genesis block and the hunt is already live.
Crypto Community Reflects on Stability as Retail Traders Exercise Caution
TheCurrencyAnalytics - This weekend the crypto community on Twitter and Telegram is trading quiet observations rather than loud calls. Retail traders appear… Read the original on Retail Traders Show Caution as Bitcoin Dominance Holds Amid Flat Crypto Weekend. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
EU Carbon Taxes Push Bitcoin Mining to Russia, Study Claims
Bitcoin.com - The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU’s carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits. Study Suggests High EU Carbon Pricing Causes Mining Migration […]
Bitcoin Miners Bet Billions on AI as Revenue Trails 15-to-1
CoinPaprika - Nine public Bitcoin miners spent $5.11 billion on capital assets in the first half of 2026 while earning $341.2 million from artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The figures point to a capex-to-revenue ratio near 15-to-1.
Two Crypto Bosses Vanish From Same Exchange
U.Today - The catastrophic collapse of Zondacrypto, once one of Central and Eastern Europe’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has turned into a bizarre true-crime saga. The catastrophic collapse of Zondacrypto, once one of Central and Eastern Europe’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has turned into a bizarre true-crime saga.
TRUMP Crashes 33% as Team Moves $6.2M to Exchanges After Recent Surge
CryptoPotato - The token hit a 5-month-peak yesterday and the team behind it started selling immediately, according to on-chain data.
AI | Ox Alpha Gains Developers After Free Online Release
Binance News - A new artificial intelligence model called Ox Alpha is drawing developers after appearing online for free, according to Bloomberg. The creator of Ox Alpha has not been identified.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Washington Misjudged Iran Before the War
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Washington wrongly predicted before the war that Iran would collapse under U.S. aggression and become like Venezuela.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says World Is Surprised by Iran's "Resistance, Unity, and Cohesion"
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said the world is surprised by Iran's "resistance, unity, and cohesion."
Mexican Governor Accused by US of Cartel Ties Seeks Leave Again
Binance News - The Mexican governor accused by the US of conspiring with a cartel and abetting drug trafficking has again requested leave after returning to his post on Friday, according to Bloomberg. The governor had resumed his duties before making the new leave request.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Iran Is in a Full Economic, Military, and Security War
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran is in a full economic, military, and security war.
Zondacrypto Founder Missing Since March 2022, Successor Also Unaccounted For
Binance News - According to The New York Times, Sylwester Suszek, founder of Polish crypto exchange Zondacrypto, formerly BitBay, disappeared in March 2022 after leaving a desperate voice message for his sister, and his family suspects he may have been killed. According to ChainCatcher, lawyer Przemyslaw Kral, who took over the company, has also been missing for four months. Kral previously posted a video reassuring customers that the company held more than $330 million worth of bitcoin, but the only person with the key to unlock it was Suszek, who remains missing. The company’s website shut down around April, and about two months later, on June 29, Estonia’s Financial ...
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Shareholder Return Plans Draw Comparison With SanDisk and Micron
Binance News - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced shareholder return plans to use more than 50% of free cash flow, or FCF, for shareholder returns, prompting questions about whether Korean semiconductor companies are returning less to shareholders than peers such as SanDisk and Micron. According to Odaily, industry and financial institutions said the cash metrics behind the two policies are not the same, making a simple comparison between 50% and 100% unfair. FCF generally refers to cash generated from operations after capital expenditures and other investment spending, and it can be calculated relatively objectively from cash flow statements. Samsung Electronics previously said it ...
Alibaba Plans Hong Kong Share Placement Worth HK$80 Billion
Binance News - Alibaba (09988.HK) said it plans to place new shares in Hong Kong, with total proceeds of HK$80 billion. According to Odaily, the company disclosed the proposed placement in a brief announcement.
Russia Supplies Half of India’s Oil Imports as Moscow Dependence Deepens
Binance News - According to Jin10, India’s purchases of Russian oil have reached a record high, making it harder for New Delhi to reduce its dependence on Moscow. Kpler chief analyst Sumit Ritolia said New Delhi imported more than 2.6 million barrels of Russian oil per day in June and July, up from a low of 1 million barrels per day in February and accounting for more than half of the country’s crude imports. The Financial Times reported that India has turned back to Russia to meet oil demand because only limited oil can flow through the Strait of Hormuz, while a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran remains far off. U.S. President Donald Trump approved partial waivers allowing India to buy Russian oil. India has also shifted back to coal-fired power as gas supplies ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold GLD Call Option Demand Reaches Six-Month High
Binance News - Barchart data show that demand for bullish call options on gold ETF GLD has reached its highest level in six months. According to Odaily, the report did not provide additional details.
GEOPOLITICS | Australia Confirms First H5 Bird Flu Case in a Mammal
Binance News - Australia reported its first confirmed H5 bird flu case in a mammal after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead in South Australia, according to Bloomberg.
Machi's Long Positions Rise to $160 Million as Unrealized Losses Narrow
Binance News - On August 23, TradingBeats, formerly Hyperinsight, reported that Machi's total long positions had increased to $160 million, with combined unrealized losses of about $287,600 and cumulative funding costs of about $247,400. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the position includes 1,225 BTC longs worth about $94.0494 million, opened at $77,660.4, with unrealized losses of $1.0846 million and a liquidation price of $71,840.5. It also includes 19,000 ETH longs worth about $45.6798 million, opened at $2,337.48, with unrealized gains of $1.2675 million and a liquidation price of $2,083.62. In addition, Machi holds 256,500 HYPE longs worth about $19.9329 ...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Leads Polymarket's 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominee Market
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring shows that the Polymarket market for the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee is currently among the most actively traded, with a cumulative pool of $12.654 billion. According to ChainCatcher, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the leading choice in the market, with an implied win probability of about 22.9%.
Nvidia Reportedly Nears $6 Billion Deal With Poolside to Develop Open-Weight AI Models
Binance News - Nvidia is reportedly nearing a $6 billion agreement with Poolside to develop open-weight AI models. According to Odaily, open-weight models may offer lower-cost AI, greater customization, and stronger enterprise control, while broader AI adoption could increase demand for Nvidia chips, networking equipment, and software.
STOCKS | Nvidia Customers Face AI Server Price Hikes Above 15%
Binance News - Some of Nvidia's biggest customers have been told that the prices of servers containing its artificial intelligence chips are rising more than 15% in many cases as memory chip costs soar, according to Bloomberg. The increases will take effect on systems shipped early next year and will affect products including those with the flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips, people familiar with the process said, with the size depending on the chip generation and memory configuration. Companies that build the servers under contract for large data center operators such as Microsoft, Alphabet's Google and Oracle have recently notified their ...
Ethereum Sees Significant Gains Fueled by Strong ETF Demand
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum had a big week. The token climbed 29.8%, blowing past Bitcoin’s 22.9% gain over the same stretch, and briefly… Read the original on Ethereum Soars 29.8% as ETF Inflows Surge to $697 Million. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Says Iran Exported 70 Million Barrels of Oil in the Past One to Two Months
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary said Iran exported 70 million barrels of oil in the past one to two months.
Malaysia Rules Out $1.9 Billion Datasonic Takeover
Binance News - Malaysia’s government has ruled out a potential acquisition of Datasonic Technologies Sdn., the supplier of the country’s passports and national identity cards, according to Bloomberg.
New Zealand Labour Party Pledges to Restore RBNZ Dual Mandate
Binance News - New Zealand’s main opposition Labour Party said it would restore the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s dual mandate if it wins office in the Nov. 7 election, according to Bloomberg. The party said price stability and sustainable employment are both essential for a strong economy.
Washington Post: U.S. Military Casualties in Iran War Rise to 774
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Washington Post reported that the number of U.S. military personnel injured or killed in the Iran war has risen to 774.
Morgan Stanley Survey Finds More Than a Quarter of Interns Used Prediction Markets
Binance News - Morgan Stanley's equity research team surveyed more than 500 North American summer interns, most of whom were 21 or younger, and found that more than a quarter said they had used prediction market apps in the past year. According to ChainCatcher, Kalshi and Polymarket were the most commonly used platforms, and 55% of users said they used multiple betting apps. Prediction markets are facing increased scrutiny in the U.S., with several states taking legal or regulatory action against related platforms. Morgan Stanley's employee conduct rules cover trading and investing activities, including prediction markets, though no further details were disclosed by ...
Neko Health to Help Screen Candidates for Neuralink Trial
Binance News - Neko Health is working with brain-computer interface company Neuralink to help screen candidates for Neuralink's next round of trials. According to ChainCatcher, Neko will assist in selecting potential participants for the upcoming trial phase.
Pony AI Revenue Nearly Doubles in First Half, but Losses Widen
Binance News - Pony AI reported first-half 2026 revenue of $70.47 million, up 98.9% from a year earlier, while its net loss widened to $98.86 million and its gross margin was 16.9%, according to Jiemian News. Robotaxi revenue jumped 534% to $20.6 million, but the company said its second-quarter net loss attributable to Pony AI Inc. rose to $59.8 million from $53.1 million a year earlier. Jiemian News reported that the company’s cash, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term restricted investments totaled about $1.39 billion at the end of June, while operating cash outflow in the first half widened to $118 million from $79.57 million a year earlier. The article also said Pony AI had 1,975 Robotaxi vehicles globally at the end of the first half and is targeting more than 3,500 ...
AI TRENDS | Fomo Co-Founder Paul Says Creator Rewards Feature Is Now Live
Binance News - Fomo co-founder Paul said the platform's creator rewards feature has gone live, allowing users to earn rewards without taking additional action. According to Foresight News, more details will be announced later.
Dormant Address Resurfaces and Buys ETH After Eight Months
Binance News - A dormant address, 0xc71…30F02, has reactivated after eight months and built a position in ETH. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the address bought 2055 ETH in a single transaction through Tokenlon 40 minutes ago, spending 5.044 million USDT at a cost of $2,447.49 per ETH. The address had previously taken profits from ETH nine months ago at $3,016.
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick Sees Bitcoin Moving Toward $126,000 by Year-End
Binance News - Standard Chartered digital assets research global head Geoff Kendrick said Bitcoin could move toward its all-time high of $126,000 before the end of the year, with the rebound potentially accelerating after October 6. According to ChainCatcher, Kendrick said there is now a risk that his year-end forecast of $100,000 may prove too low. Kendrick said the recent rise has mainly been driven by short liquidations, while spot Bitcoin ETF inflows have also started to recover. He added that relatively low open interest could leave room for more investors to re-enter the market as prices rise. ...
South Korea's Chip Trade Surplus Hits Record $35 Billion on AI Demand
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said on X that South Korea's chip industry continues to grow rapidly on AI demand. According to Odaily, South Korea's chip trade surplus rose to a record about $35 billion in June, more than triple the level a year earlier, while the non-chip trade surplus was about $1 billion. South Korea's semiconductor exports rose 198.8% year over year in the first 20 days of August, and computer-related product exports increased 242.1%. Overall exports rose 61.5% in the same period, following a 62.9% increase in July and marking the second straight month of year-over-year growth above 60%.
AI TRENDS | Unitree G1 Robot to Trade on Aster With $10,000 in Initial Capital
Binance News - A community post said a Unitree robot would trade crypto, and Grok said a Unitree G1 robot connected to a vision model and BenBen AI will start with $10,000 in capital on Aster and trade continuously while livestreaming on X around the clock. According to Odaily, the account balance and trading activity will be updated in real time. Grok added that 50% of token fees will be distributed to holders in BNB, while the other 50% will be used to keep buying Unitree-related stocks. It also said the robot's trading profits will be distributed to token holders, and the related operations will be livestreamed after every three sequences.
Iranian Security Official: Trump’s Reckless Actions Have Increased Demand for Nuclear Weapons
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani said Trump’s attack on Iran has increased countries’ desire to obtain nuclear weapons, especially after they saw that joining the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty did not effectively stop U.S. attacks. He said Trump created nuclear insecurity, not nuclear security, and added that Iran accepted and complied with all international safeguards, is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, agreed to inspections, and is the only country that has led all others in complying with nuclear rules.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic IPO Could Top SpaceX Record, Reports Say
Binance News - Anthropic, the maker of Claude AI models and a chief rival to OpenAI, could seek to raise more than US$100 billion in an initial public offering that may value the company at US$2 trillion, according to RTHK reported. US media reports said the artificial intelligence start-up expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX's blockbuster listing, which raised US$85.7 billion in June and valued Elon Musk's space company at US$1.77 trillion. The New York Times, citing two unnamed sources with knowledge of the talks, said Anthropic's bankers have told potential investors the company could unveil its prospectus in the coming weeks, with shares possibly listed in the autumn. ...
South Korean Traders Seek 40% Coupons After Stock Rout
Binance News - South Korea’s retail investors are turning to complex structured products offering 40% coupons after a historic stock selloff, according to Bloomberg. The risk-taking group is still looking for ways to lift returns despite the rout.
Cardone Capital Buys 350 Bitcoin for $26.9 Million
Binance News - U.S. real estate investment firm Cardone Capital has purchased 350 bitcoin valued at $26.9 million. According to Odaily, the company made the acquisition as reported in the source.
Syria Condemns Israeli Strike On Beit Jinn Near Damascus
Binance News - According to the BBC, Syria condemned an Israeli attack on the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, saying it hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. The strike was the second known Israeli attack on Syria in the past week, and Syria called it a violation of its sovereignty and international law. The Israeli military said on X that it had targeted a terrorist in the final stages of preparing attacks that posed an immediate threat to soldiers. The latest incident came days after reports that Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur military airbase near the Turkish border, which Syria said risked escalating tensions in the region. Washington later issued a rare rebuke of Israel, calling the earlier strike an unnecessary escalation that did not advance regional ...
Strive Vice President Joe Burnett Says Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Use Premiums to Increase Per-Share Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - Strive Vice President Joe Burnett said altcoins usually represent tokenized exposure to protocol fees or staking economics, and that their appreciation is often driven by speculation and limited liquidity. According to Odaily, he said Bitcoin treasury companies are fundamentally different because common stock represents a residual claim on a real balance sheet. Burnett said that if Bitcoin rises faster than a company’s cost of capital, the company can use dollar-denominated debt to buy more Bitcoin and increase net asset value per share faster than Bitcoin itself. He added that a premium or discount to net asset value creates capital market options, including issuing ...
Iran Says Defense Equipment Output Doubled Over Past Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik said in an interview that Iran's weapons and defense equipment output doubled overall over the past year, while production of some strategic equipment prioritized for wartime deployment increased by more than three times.
XRP Posts Best ETF Week Since May
U.Today - XRP has recorded the largest weekly inflow its ETF market has recorded since May after its price rallied by nearly 60% during the period. XRP has recorded the largest weekly inflow its ETF market has recorded since May after its price rallied by nearly 60% during the period.
Japan's Honshu Hit by 5.8-Magnitude Quake, Injuring Several
Binance News - Several people were injured after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Honshu island. According to Sina Finance, citing China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake occurred at 1:00 on August 23 at a depth of 70 kilometers. By 4:00 local time, Saitama Prefecture had reported nine injuries, and by 5:00 local time, Kanagawa Prefecture had reported three injuries; one person in Tokyo was also cut by broken glass. Tokyo Fire Department said it had received about 30 earthquake-related emergency calls by 3:00 local time on August 23. Several train lines, including those operated by East Japan Railway Company, were temporarily suspended, while Haneda ...
Israel Says It Has No Intention of Escalating Conflict With Turkey
Binance News - Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on the 22nd that, despite heightened tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria, Israel has no intention of escalating the conflict. According to Sina Finance, Saar said Israel has always prioritized a diplomatic solution and reiterated that it does not plan to intensify its confrontation with Turkey. He added, "We are committed to maintaining the status quo." Saar also said Israel will never accept Turkey establishing a base in Syria.
Trump buys Berkshire Hathaway stock for the first time amid more than 1,000 trades in a month
Cryptopolitan - Donald Trump bought Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) shares for the first time in June while making 1,051 separate financial transactions across stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds, according to Trump’s latest financial filing released on Aug. 22. The trades ranged from $78.1 million to $263.1 million as the disclosure law provides that transactions may be disclosed...
Brian Armstrong Says Agents Can Now Trade Derivatives in the U.S.
Binance News - Brian Armstrong posted on X that agents can now trade derivatives in the United States. According to Odaily, he did not provide additional details.
Iran Official Says Countries Joining U.S. Economic Restrictions Will Be Seen as Enemies
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei said any country that joins the United States in imposing economic restrictions on Iran will be seen as an enemy.
Anthropic could seek a valuation of about $2 trillion in its planned IPO
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic is getting ready to hit the stock market, while more Americans are pushing back against AI data centers being built around them. People are also growing uneasy about AI, a pushback that is expected to show up as a serious risk in the company’s IPO papers. Anthropic quietly filed to go public in June,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Speaks With Egyptian Foreign Minister on Regional Tensions
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi held a phone call with Egypt's foreign minister to discuss regional developments, the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, and diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.
Bitcoin Stays Strong as Gold Reaches New High, Polymarket Predicts Gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin won’t quit. The coin held firm above $77,000 after the Wall Street open, sitting at its highest level since… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges Above $77K; Gold Climbs to $4,632 Amid Inflation Fears. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei Says Iran Will Target Interests of Countries Assisting U.S. Economic War
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei said Iran will target the interests of countries that assist the United States in waging an economic war against Iran.
Spirit Odds Surge in Polymarket Counter-Strike Legacy Match Market
Binance News - Spirit’s win probability in the Polymarket submarket for the Counter-Strike: Legacy vs. Spirit Esports World Cup playoff match jumped sharply from 49.5% one hour ago to 66.5%, a 17% increase. According to ChainCatcher, the move was recorded by Catcher Predict monitoring and may reflect the impact of breaking news.
AI Data Center Financing Draws Junk Bond Buyers
Binance News - Companies seeking to finance data center projects are increasingly turning to junk bond investors to help raise billions of dollars, even for debt that is investment-grade, according to Bloomberg. The funding shift comes as borrowers tap the high-yield market for AI-related infrastructure financing.
Japan to Insure IDB Infrastructure Loan for Brazilian State
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's state-owned Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) will insure an infrastructure loan that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing to a state in southeastern Brazil. The insurance contract, which covers a loan to Brazil's Espírito Santo state, will be signed on Monday. This will be NEXI's first loan insurance for an international organization.
Trump Adjusts Portfolio in June, Sells Meta Shares and Buys Berkshire Hathaway
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed more than 1,000 financial transactions in June, showing a broad adjustment to his investment portfolio. According to his latest filing submitted on August 22, he actively bought and sold stocks, bonds, and ETFs throughout June, with total transactions ranging from $78.1 million to $263.1 million. The filing showed the range for each trade rather than exact amounts. He bought more than $49 million of securities and sold at least $28.5 million. On June 18, he sold Meta and Motorola shares worth between $1 million and $5 million each, and on the same day bought equal amounts of Berkshire Hathaway, Cintas, Visa, and Mastercard shares.
El Salvador Adds 7 Bitcoin Over 7 Days, Holdings Reach 7,751.37 BTC
Binance News - El Salvador accumulated 7 more Bitcoin over the past 7 days, bringing its total holdings to 7,751.37 BTC. According to Odaily, the position is worth about $599 million.
Israel's Netanyahu Says No Iran-Controlled Palestinian State Will Exist Under His Premiership
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there will be no Iran-controlled Palestinian state as long as he serves as prime minister.
Coldcard Bug Leads to $130 Million Bitcoin Theft
cryptoDNES - A critical Coldcard PRNG bug has compromised Bitcoin wallets, leading to $130 million in losses. Users must move funds to new seed phrases immediately. The post Coldcard Bug Leads to $130 Million Bitcoin Theft appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC’s 25% Rally Faces Its First Serious Threat
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin has staged an aggressive breakout after weeks of compressed price action, pushing through several important resistance levels in a short period. While the move has materially improved the technical picture, BTC is now approaching another major supply area, making the sustainability of the breakout the key question. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On […]
Polymarket Sees $101,080 Sell Order on FURIA vs. FUT Esports Match Winner Market
Binance News - Polymarket saw a large capital move in the "Counter-Strike: FURIA vs. FUT Esports (BO3) - Esports World Cup Playoffs" event, where a whale sold $101,080.19 in a single trade on the "match winner" market. According to ChainCatcher, the latest implied win probability for the market was 65% based on the current trading price.
Coinbase ETH Strategy: Base Revenue Sparks Community Debate
cryptoDNES - Coinbase holds 150,000 ETH as Jesse Pollak defends the company's Ethereum strategy amid criticism over Base network revenue management and asset sales. The post Coinbase ETH Strategy: Base Revenue Sparks Community Debate appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
BSTR Ends Plan to Go Public as a Bitcoin Treasury Company Through Cantor SPAC
Binance News - Bitcoin News said on X that BSTR’s plan to go public as a Bitcoin treasury company through the Cantor Equity Partners I SPAC has been terminated. According to Odaily, BSTR Holdings must pay Cantor Equity Partners I $10 million by September 19 and another $5 million by December 1, or it may ask Blockstream Capital Partners to make the payment on its behalf.
Goldman Sachs Says AI Is Shifting From Subscriptions to Usage-Based Pricing
Binance News - AI commercialization is moving from seat-based subscriptions to pricing tied to consumption, transaction volume, and outcomes, while agents are evolving from assistants into workflow executors. According to ChainCatcher, Goldman Sachs said the industry’s value is shifting from models themselves toward proprietary data, business context, and domain expertise. Goldman Sachs based the view on a recent visit to Silicon Valley AI companies, venture firms, and researchers at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco on August 18 and 19. The bank said the key competitive barrier is increasingly whether AI ...
Canada's Carney: We Have Never Had Illusions About the U.S.
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Canadian Prime Minister Carney said Canada has never had illusions, that from the beginning it recognized the U.S. has changed, and that Canada is becoming stronger while its dependence on the U.S. is declining.
AI Has Made Bitcoin Software a Target—This Group Is Fighting Back
Decrypt - A group of 20-odd developers is scanning the Bitcoin ecosystem for AI-discoverable flaws, warning that cheap, powerful models have handed attackers unprecedented reach.
South Korean Retail Investors Drive SK Hynix ADR Premium Higher
Binance News - Data from the Korea Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation show South Korean retail investors have been buying SK Hynix ADRs listed on Nasdaq in large volumes, pushing the ADR to a wide premium over the company’s domestic shares. According to Odaily, investors in South Korea bought a net $835 million of SK Hynix ADRs between July 10, when the ADR listed on Nasdaq, and August 19, ranking second among U.S. stocks bought by South Korean investors during the period. The buying helped widen the price gap between SK Hynix’s ADR and its shares in South Korea. On August 19, SK Hynix’s Korean-listed shares fell 9.75% to 1.5 ...
Grayscale Says This Week's Rally May Mark a Bitcoin Cycle Turning Point
Binance News - Grayscale said this week's market action may mark an important turning point in Bitcoin's cycle. According to PANews, the firm said Bitcoin has historically bottomed after falling about 80% from the previous cycle high, while the current bear market's largest decline has been about 50%, below several earlier cycles. Grayscale said the market had been discussing whether Bitcoin would see another decline in the fourth quarter of 2026. The firm added that, although risks remain, a strong rebound this week may indicate Bitcoin has formed a more durable bottom. Grayscale also said previous Bitcoin bear markets saw large drawdowns before a new cycle of gains began, and that the relatively limited ...
Grayscale Files Fifth SEC Amendment for Zcash Spot ETF Conversion
CoinPaprika - Grayscale filed a fifth amendment to its Securities and Exchange Commission registration statement on 21 August 2026 to convert its Zcash Trust into an exchange-traded fund. The proposed fund would trade as ZCH on NYSE Arca with a 2.5% annual sponsor fee.
UAE Builds Metal Protective Fence Around Fuel Storage Tanks in Abu Dhabi
Binance News - According to Jin10, i24 News reported that the UAE built a large metal protective fence around fuel storage tanks in Abu Dhabi to protect key energy facilities from potential Iranian drone attacks.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee Held First Meeting
Binance News - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse posted on X that Washington was not quiet this week despite the August holiday. According to PANews, he said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Advisory Committee held its first meeting and described the lineup as an "Olympic roster" for the crypto industry.
Bhutan Government Transfers 10.779 BTC to Two Newly Created Addresses
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on August 22 that the Bhutanese government transferred 10.779 BTC to two newly generated addresses. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the movement was monitored by Onchain Lens.