TREE NEWS reports: Bitget has opened registration for the 2026 King’s Cup Global Invitational (KCGI), a trading competition that integrates crypto, TradFi contracts, and rToken scenarios. The event aims to attract traders across multiple asset classes.
TREE NEWS update: Gate exchange recorded over $194 million in net inflows within 24 hours, ranking among the top three centralized exchanges worldwide. This surge highlights strong user trust and market activity for the platform.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows Hyperliquid platform whales currently hold $6.63 billion, with a long/short position ratio of 0.92. This indicates a slight bearish sentiment among large traders.
TREE NEWS reports: The meme coin ‘Lobster’ saw its market cap briefly surpass $48 million, surging over 62% in a day. This rapid price movement reflects ongoing speculative interest in meme tokens.
TREE NEWS update: A wallet suspected to belong to BitMine has accumulated 20,000 ETH, valued at approximately $48.89 million, over the past 50 minutes. The large purchase suggests significant buying activity by a major player.
TREE NEWS reports: The Robinhood ecosystem token PONS has seen its market capitalization surpass $80 million, setting a new all-time high. This milestone reflects growing interest in the token within the crypto community.
TREE NEWS reports: Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, has become the first cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea to integrate with the government’s administrative information sharing system. This move enhances regulatory compliance and operational transparency for the exchange.
TREE NEWS update: The FH token on the BSC chain suffered an attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $20,000. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the DeFi space.
TREE NEWS reports: Meta is reportedly discussing a settlement with multiple state attorneys general over a high-stakes lawsuit, potentially avoiding a lengthy trial. The talks are ongoing, and terms have not been disclosed.
TREE NEWS update: X’s former product lead revealed that the platform will soon support crypto trading features, including pasting contract addresses for new tokens. Meanwhile, Zhou Guren, the largest buyer of Trump-linked WLFI tokens, has been listed as a judgment defaulter in China, owing tens of millions. India plans to issue its first tokenized bond in September, and Japan is exploring a blockchain-based settlement system for stocks and bonds.
TREE NEWS update: On-chain data shows 14.65 million EIGEN tokens were transferred to Coinbase Prime, while Polychain still holds 70.29 million EIGEN in its address.
TREE NEWS reports: In the past 24 hours, the crypto market saw $621 million in total liquidations, with long positions accounting for $321 million and short positions for $300 million. This indicates significant market volatility and leveraged trading activity.
TREE NEWS reports: Shinhan Financial Group has partnered with Visa to explore stablecoin and AI-based payment solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and innovation of financial services by integrating blockchain and AI technologies.
TREE NEWS update: Caixin reports that Zhou Guren, the largest backer of the Trump family’s token, has been listed as a dishonest person (失信人) in China. This development raises concerns about the credibility and regulatory implications surrounding the token’s promotion.
TREE NEWS reports: Hong Kong stocks opened higher on the day, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.49%. The gain reflects positive market sentiment in the region.
TREE NEWS update: Sampura, founded by a former Google researcher, has raised $6.5 million to develop an AI-powered ‘referee’ system. The funding aims to build a decentralized arbitration layer for AI-generated content and disputes.
TREE NEWS reports: Generalist, a company, has raised nearly $200 million in additional funding at a $3 billion valuation, with 8VC leading the round. This investment is not directly related to real-world asset tokenization.
TREE NEWS update: Binance has launched trading for bStocks tied to Trump Media & Technology Group (DJTB), expanding its tokenized equity offerings. This move integrates traditional stocks with crypto trading, reflecting growing convergence between TradFi and digital assets.
TREE NEWS reports: US HYPE spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $7.51 million in a single day. This reflects growing investor interest in HYPE-related products.
TREE NEWS update: South Korean AI platform Wrtn has completed a $69 million Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $870 million. The funding will support the expansion of its AI services, though the company is not directly involved in RWA tokenization.
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