Flash News

TREE NEWS update: AEON has integrated with Kenya’s M-Pesa, enabling crypto asset payments through the popular mobile money platform. This move aims to bridge digital assets with traditional mobile payments in Africa.

TREE NEWS reports: Pakistan’s minister disclosed at Bitcoin Asia that the country established its crypto regulatory framework using only 8% of the allocated budget, highlighting cost efficiency. This move signals a proactive approach to crypto regulation in the region.

TREE NEWS reports: Ethena Foundation proposed a fee switch converting 95% of net protocol revenue into ENA buybacks and a vote to buy back tokens held by early investors. The news drove ENA up 10%.

TREE NEWS reports: Pakistan’s Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib revealed at Bitcoin Asia that the country launched its virtual asset regulatory regime in under six months, using only 8% of the allocated budget. The announcement highlights Pakistan’s efficient approach to crypto regulation.

TREE NEWS update: BitGo has completed its acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding around 30 employees and expanding its derivatives and financing capabilities. This move strengthens BitGo’s position in the institutional crypto market, offering a broader suite of services to its clients.

TREE NEWS reports: A Kraken user was temporarily locked out of their account following a dust attack involving funds tied to sanctioned crypto exchange HTX. The incident highlights ongoing security and compliance challenges in the crypto space.

TREE NEWS update: A large whale unstaked 907,000 HYPE tokens and transferred them to Bybit, valued at approximately $7.59 million. This move may signal potential selling pressure on the exchange.

TREE NEWS update: According to RootData, as cited by Hong Kong’s Sing Tao Daily, more than 100 crypto projects have ceased operations in the first seven months of 2026, signaling a wave of closures across all sectors. The downturn reflects the ongoing bear market and increased regulatory pressures.

TREE NEWS reports: TRON’s Proposal 107 has officially taken effect, making the TVM compatible with the Prague and Osaka upgrade features. This enhances the network’s technical capabilities and aligns it with Ethereum’s latest developments.

TREE NEWS update: Meituan reported Q2 revenue of 104.64 billion yuan, a 14.4% increase year-over-year. The company’s performance reflects steady growth in its core businesses.

TREE NEWS reports: A takeover bid by Huang Licheng (Machi Big Brother) triggered a nearly 30-fold surge in the FRIEND token. On-chain data suggests a wallet linked to insider information profited $46,000 from the spike.

TREE NEWS update: Brazil’s central bank announced plans to deploy a crypto threat warning system following a $180 million attack. The system aims to enhance monitoring and response to crypto-related threats.

TREE NEWS reports: Chainlink’s strategic reserve has increased its holdings by 92,000 LINK tokens, according to data. This move signals continued accumulation by the oracle network, potentially supporting long-term value. The acquisition reflects confidence in LINK’s utility within the broader crypto ecosystem.

TREE NEWS update: OneKey has reproduced a transaction replacement attack targeting the old version of the Ledger Ethereum application. The attack exploits a vulnerability in the legacy app, potentially allowing malicious actors to alter transaction details during signing. Users are advised to update their Ledger devices to the latest firmware and apps to mitigate the risk.

TREE NEWS update: As NVIDIA’s earnings settle, markets turn to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. The key concern isn’t hawkish vs. dovish but the Fed’s unpredictable reaction function, with Warsh likely to focus on AI, productivity, and long-term frameworks rather than signaling September action. Goldman expects him to reaffirm the 2% PCE target without pre-committing, while the Treasury’s long-end buybacks may offer temporary relief but won’t solve structural supply issues.

TREE NEWS reports: Base, with over $5 billion TVL and ~12 million daily transactions, is nurturing products beyond speculation. Highlighted are Hydrex (MetaDEX), SwapRoyale (fantasy trading), BlockRun (AI agent gateway), PixieChess (NFT chess), and Tokensto (AI token resale). These show a broader surface of on-chain activity than commonly acknowledged.

TREE NEWS update: OneKey has reproduced a transaction replacement attack against an outdated version of Ledger’s Ethereum app in its lab, confirming the vulnerability. Ledger had already patched the issue in version 1.22.2, and no user funds were lost.

TREE NEWS reports: Sharpa, a company likely involved in AI or data services, has secured over 4.5 billion yuan (approximately $630 million) in funding at a valuation of 22 billion yuan (around $3 billion). The round includes participation from major investors such as Alibaba and Tencent, signaling strong confidence in the company’s growth prospects.