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TREE NEWS reports: Flock Safety’s new ‘OS Investigate’ tool uses AI to identify drivers by movement patterns, even without visible license plates or names. The system, built on 69 preloaded prompts, turns Flock cameras into a powerful surveillance network for law enforcement.

TREE NEWS update: US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $517 million on Thursday, the largest single-day inflow since early May, contributing to over $1 billion in weekly inflows. This surge coincides with Bitcoin nearing $72,000 and a 19% rise in Ether to $2,286.

TREE NEWS update: Cronos co-founder announced that new CRO tokenomics will be revealed in Q4, aiming to implement revenue-based buyback and burn mechanisms. The proposal seeks to enhance token value and ecosystem sustainability.

TREE NEWS reports: Webull reported a record $198 million in Q2 revenue, but cryptocurrency trading contributed only about $2.25 million, roughly 1% of the total. This highlights the modest impact of crypto on the brokerage’s overall financial performance.

TREE NEWS reports: Tencent’s latest AI model, Hunyuan Hy4, has been spotted in the Yuanbao app’s model list, indicating it has entered grey testing. This move suggests Tencent is advancing its AI capabilities, though details on the model’s features and availability remain limited.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitdeer, a crypto mining firm, has signed a five-year AI cloud service agreement worth approximately $400 million. The deal marks a significant expansion of Bitdeer’s AI-related business, leveraging its data center infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: A Saudi government-controlled bank has disclosed holding shares in Strategy, the bitcoin treasury company, valued at $2.27 million. This marks one of the first known sovereign-linked investments in a major bitcoin holder, signaling growing institutional adoption of crypto-related equities in the Middle East.

TREE NEWS reports: An analyst notes that Bitcoin’s heaviest trading volume is concentrated in the $62,000-$65,000 range, establishing a strong cost basis for investors. This accumulation zone is seen as a key support level, potentially reducing downside risk.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin is approaching the $72,000 mark, driving continued gains in shares of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Coinbase. The rally reflects renewed bullish sentiment in the crypto market, with related equities benefiting from the price surge.

TREE NEWS update: Corporate political spending for the 2026 midterm elections has hit a new high, driven by crypto, AI, and betting companies. These industries are increasing their lobbying and campaign contributions to influence policy.

TREE NEWS reports: idler, a frontier data research laboratory, has completed a $9 million seed funding round led by Paradigm. The funds will be used to advance its data research initiatives.

TREE NEWS reports: The US Treasury announced it will double its buyback cap for long-term Treasuries to $40 billion per operation, aiming to ease high long-term yields. While US stocks only saw modest gains, Bitcoin surged from $64K to near $70K, interpreted as a leading indicator of improving dollar liquidity. The move is seen as the Treasury acting on behalf of the Fed, boosting market confidence despite muted equity response.

TREE NEWS reports: According to data, if Bitcoin falls below $68,460, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges will reach $1.898 billion. This highlights significant downside risk in the current market.

TREE NEWS update: Binance has introduced Agent OS, a platform connecting AI applications with trading, wallet, and payment infrastructure. This move integrates AI capabilities into its ecosystem, potentially enhancing user experience and automation.

TREE NEWS reports: KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence management system. This certification underscores KuCoin’s commitment to responsible AI governance and security, enhancing its credibility in the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS update: The CFTC has closed its cases against former FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, imposing trading bans but no financial penalties due to their cooperation and the $11.02 billion criminal forfeiture order. This marks a final regulatory step in the FTX collapse aftermath.

TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 17% after President Trump stated that the CFTC is working to bring the offshore perpetuals venue under U.S. regulation, boosting all Hyperliquid-linked products. This marks a notable regulatory development for the crypto derivatives platform.

TREE NEWS reports: At a White House meeting with crypto executives, President Trump pressed Congress to pass a ‘fair version’ of the Clarity Act, a market structure bill lacking Democratic support. The meeting included CEOs from Coinbase, Ripple, Robinhood, and Nasdaq, highlighting the administration’s push for crypto legislation.

TREE NEWS update: Former NVIDIA research scientist Sanja Fidler and co-founders have launched VeedaAI, a startup focused on building physical AI simulations that mirror reality. The company aims to advance the development of AI systems that can interact with the physical world.