TREE NEWS reports: Zhipu AI unveiled GLM-5.3 Flash, a new model served by 100,000 domestically-produced chips, positioning it against DeepSeek V4 Flash. This move highlights China’s push for AI self-sufficiency in the face of export controls.
TREE NEWS update: Nvidia is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for over $13 billion. The potential deal, which would be one of the largest in the AI sector, highlights Nvidia’s aggressive expansion beyond chipmaking into AI software and platforms.
TREE NEWS reports: US HYPE spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $14.7 million in a single day, indicating growing investor interest in the asset. This marks a notable movement in the crypto ETF market.
TREE NEWS update: OpenAI has previewed its Astra model but paused training due to safety concerns. The decision highlights ongoing challenges in AI development and regulatory scrutiny.
TREE NEWS reports: Kostas Kryptos, co-founder of Mysten Labs, is involved in establishing the crypto trading platform Havenex, with its Series A funding round nearing completion. The platform aims to offer secure and efficient trading services.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that if Bitcoin breaks above $82,386, cumulative short liquidation intensity across major CEXs will reach $1.477 billion. This highlights a key resistance level that could fuel a short squeeze.
TREE NEWS reports: BlackRock attributes Bitcoin’s recent price surge to growing concerns over the US’s $40 trillion debt burden, positioning BTC as a hedge against fiscal instability. The asset manager highlights the macroeconomic backdrop driving demand for decentralized assets.
TREE NEWS reports: The UK government has instructed the Bank of England to enhance its efforts in digital currency and payment innovation. This move signals a proactive stance towards modernizing the financial system, potentially impacting the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and related technologies.
TREE NEWS reports: CASHCAT’s market cap briefly surpassed $250 million, hitting an all-time high with a 31% intraday surge. The token’s rapid rise highlights growing speculation in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows the largest on-chain HYPE long position has raised its liquidation price to $65, with unrealized profits reaching $58 million. The whale’s aggressive positioning highlights strong bullish sentiment in the HYPE market.
TREE NEWS update: Gold and Bitcoin ETFs collectively attracted $7 billion in just five days, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading Bitcoin inflows at $1.5 billion. This surge highlights strong investor interest in both traditional safe-haven assets and digital gold.
TREE NEWS update: Nvidia’s earnings exceeded expectations, driving AI-related stocks higher in after-hours trading. Storage and optical communication sectors also saw broad gains, reflecting strong demand for AI infrastructure.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin has surged past the $79,000 mark, reflecting strong bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. This price movement highlights the ongoing volatility and investor interest in digital assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Fidelity clients have net purchased $413.1 million worth of Bitcoin over the past nine days, indicating strong demand from traditional finance investors. This surge in buying activity underscores growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency as an asset class.
TREE NEWS update: A vulnerability in Coldcard’s entropy generation has highlighted the risks of single-signature Bitcoin storage, prompting industry experts to advocate for multi-signature setups as the new standard for secure custody. The incident underscores the importance of robust key management practices in the crypto ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.22B, exceeding expectations, with Q3 guidance of $108B. The strong results highlight continued AI demand, but no direct crypto or RWA implications are noted.
TREE NEWS reports: Coinkite’s Coldcard bug, linked to July-August 2026 thefts, highlights risks of single-signature custody. The company now mandates dice rolls and key-press entropy for new seeds. The lesson: use multi-vendor multisig instead of relying on one vendor for all keys.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that Sharplink SBET is now the second-largest company globally in terms of ETH treasury holdings. This positions it prominently in the crypto treasury landscape, following the trend of firms accumulating Ethereum as a reserve asset.
TREE NEWS update: Umia, a blockchain project initiation and governance platform, has opened an on-chain auction for its $UMIA token. The auction marks a significant step in the platform’s development, allowing community members to participate in the token distribution process.
TREE NEWS reports: DefiLlama has unveiled a new universal token rating dashboard that evaluates and scores over 100 DeFi tokens. The tool aims to provide a comprehensive and standardized assessment of tokens across various metrics, enhancing transparency for investors.
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