Flash News

TREE NEWS update: Alibaba’s Qwen team has unveiled the Qwen3.8-Flash model, a new addition to its AI model lineup. The release underscores Alibaba’s continued investment in AI technology, though it carries no direct implications for the crypto or RWA sectors.

TREE NEWS reports: Piero Cipollone, an ECB board member, stated that the digital euro will provide a ‘maximum level of privacy,’ with the Eurosystem unable to link individuals to transactions. However, banks handling the transactions would still have access to that information.

TREE NEWS reports: MiniMax’s token consumption in July soared to 20 times its level at the start of the year, and its annualized revenue run rate (ARR) surpassed $800 million in August. This indicates explosive growth in AI demand.

TREE NEWS update: The US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 3.7% year-on-year in July, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. This data could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions, with potential implications for risk assets including cryptocurrencies.

TREE NEWS reports: The US 10-year Treasury yield remained unchanged at 4.635%, reflecting stable market conditions. This macro indicator may influence investor sentiment across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

TREE NEWS update: The US personal income increased by 0.4% in July, matching expectations. This data point is part of the latest economic indicators released by the US government.

TREE NEWS reports: The US July PCE price index rose 0.2% month-over-month, surpassing expectations. This key inflation gauge could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.

TREE NEWS update: The US core PCE price index rose 3.3% year-over-year in July, in line with expectations. This key inflation gauge, closely watched by the Federal Reserve, suggests price pressures are moderating, potentially influencing future rate decisions.

TREE NEWS reports: The US second-quarter GDP price index was revised to 6.4%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. This data point may influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions, potentially impacting risk assets including cryptocurrencies.

TREE NEWS update: Bernstein forecasts Bitcoin to reclaim $125,000 by late 2026, with a base case of $300,000 by 2029 and a bull case of $500,000. The prediction suggests a prolonged cycle peak ahead.

TREE NEWS reports: Revolut has launched its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURR, initially available to selected customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. The reserves are held by a Luxembourg subsidiary of Stripe, marking Revolut’s entry into the stablecoin market.

TREE NEWS update: BNB Chain has joined Mastercard’s crypto partner program, aiming to enhance the integration of blockchain technology with traditional financial services. This collaboration marks a significant step towards bridging the gap between crypto and mainstream finance.

TREE NEWS reports: A well-known trader suggests that if Bitcoin breaks above $83,000, it could trigger a short squeeze, potentially driving the price to $95,000. The analysis highlights key resistance levels and market dynamics.

TREE NEWS update: Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD has exceeded a $2 billion market cap, with nearly $1 billion issued on the XRP Ledger. This milestone highlights the growing adoption of RLUSD in the crypto ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: HPC and TradeXYZ have jointly written to the CFTC, calling for energy perpetual contracts to be brought under US regulatory oversight. The move aims to enhance market integrity and investor protection in the digital asset derivatives space.

TREE NEWS reports: IBM has finalized its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, a move aimed at accelerating advancements in quantum computing. The deal underscores IBM’s commitment to leading the quantum technology race.

TREE NEWS update: Runable, an AI agent development company, has completed a $21 million Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners and others. The funds will be used to expand its AI agent platform, which may have implications for blockchain-based AI agents. However, the news does not explicitly mention blockchain or crypto integration.