TREE NEWS update: Binance has added Trump Media & Technology Group (DJTB) as a new collateral asset, allowing users to use it for borrowing and margin trading. This move expands Binance’s collateral options and reflects growing integration of traditional equities into crypto platforms.
TREE NEWS reports: Cumulative transaction volume via stablecoin cards has reached $13.8 billion, with USDC dominating consumer spending. The data underscores the growing real-world adoption of stablecoins for payments.
TREE NEWS update: A Tencent executive addressed criticism that the company has been slow in AI, attributing the delay to insufficient computing power hampering its Hunyuan model. The remarks come amid intense competition in China’s AI sector.
TREE NEWS update: Binance will add Trump Media & Technology Group (DJTB) as a qualified collateral asset for margin trading starting August 26, 2026, 20:00 (UTC+8), available to VIP3 and above users. The bStocks token will be usable as margin collateral, and leveraged trading pairs will be opened.
TREE NEWS reports: Manus announced that its services have fully recovered and data recovery is now open to users who previously backed up, with no deadline. The team increased capacity due to high demand. Affected accounts will receive a ‘Welcome Back Bonus’ as compensation.
TREE NEWS update: DeepSeek’s revenue reached $70 million by July 2026, a tenfold increase from 2025. The rapid growth highlights the booming demand for AI services, though it has no direct connection to crypto or RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: Machi Big Brother (Huang Licheng) refuted rumors of an 84x portfolio gain as fake news. Earlier reports claimed he turned $150K into $11.15M during last week’s crypto rally, reducing his historical ETH long losses to about $24M.
TREE NEWS update: City Protocol has completed a cumulative $11 million funding round with participation from Dragonfly, Jump Crypto, and CMT Digital. The funds will support the development of its blockchain protocol.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that the total open interest of BTC contracts across the market decreased by 5.1% in the past 24 hours. This indicates a reduction in leveraged positions, possibly reflecting market caution or profit-taking.
TREE NEWS update: Citi predicts that Korean companies’ global debt and equity financing will reach a record high in 2026. The forecast suggests a significant increase in fundraising activities by South Korean firms in international markets.
TREE NEWS update: Nvidia will report Q2 earnings after market close today, with Wall Street expecting revenue over $92 billion and Q3 consensus at $103.7 billion. The report is seen as a key test for the AI trade, with investors focusing on reliance on hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Despite beating estimates in past quarters, Nvidia shares have typically fallen the day after earnings.
TREE NEWS update: As of August, cumulative top-ups via USDC and USDT stablecoin cards reached $13.8 billion, up nearly $10 billion over the past 12 months. USDC leads in tracked card spending, while USDT is catching up, with Base leading on-chain settlement at ~$1.2B. Circle renewed its USDC partnership with Coinbase under original terms, excluding dividend arrangements.
TREE NEWS update: Boros has partnered with Pendle to introduce a cross-exchange funding rate arbitrage tool, aiming to capture yield from perpetual futures funding fees. The tool leverages Pendle’s yield tokenization to optimize returns for users.
TREE NEWS reports: Stablecoin issuer Circle has minted an additional 5 billion USDC over the past week, according to data. This significant issuance reflects growing demand for the stablecoin.
TREE NEWS update: The main suspect in a Czech darknet money laundering case has signaled willingness to cooperate, potentially involving a $44 million Bitcoin donation. This development could impact the investigation and the handling of the seized assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Ringg, a crypto-related company, completed a Series A extension round at a $15.5 million valuation, with Peak XV Partners as the lead investor. The funding will support its continued growth and development.
TREE NEWS reports: Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) unveiled its EASY S4 cohort of 24 projects spanning on-chain trading, stablecoins, privacy, AI agents, and biotech. The portfolio emphasizes DeFi infrastructure, cross-border payments, and AI-driven tools, signaling a push to broaden on-chain economy beyond finance. Notable picks include Nexroute, Neutral Trade, XStable, and De¹.
TREE NEWS update: AEON disclosed its AI payment metrics on BNB Chain, recording over 1.4 million transactions totaling more than $14.73 million. This highlights the growing adoption of AI-powered payment solutions within the crypto ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: B.AI has announced that its API is now compatible with Codex, enabling calls to GPT series models. This integration expands B.AI’s AI capabilities, offering developers more flexibility in utilizing advanced language models.
TREE NEWS update: BlackRock has reduced the minimum threshold for converting BTC into its IBIT fund to $1 million, while Bitwise has set its threshold at $3 million. This move aims to attract smaller investors and increase accessibility to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
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