TREE NEWS reports: Strategy announced a $100 million fund to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The fund aims to leverage capital markets to acquire more BTC, reinforcing the company’s crypto-focused treasury strategy.
TREE NEWS reports: A whale transferred 8 million USDC to Hyperliquid and opened a long position worth $71.8 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The move signals significant bullish sentiment from large traders on the platform.
TREE NEWS update: Pakistan has mandated that all crypto firms serving Pakistani users since March must apply for clearance by September 5, followed by local incorporation. This regulatory move aims to bring crypto operations under official oversight.
TREE NEWS reports: Blockchain investigator ZachXBT’s probe led to the freezing of 93,000 USDT allegedly linked to two violent home invasion robberies in France. This highlights the use of crypto in crime and the role of on-chain sleuths in assisting law enforcement.
TREE NEWS update: Strive increased its Bitcoin holdings by 1,110 BTC last week, bringing its total to over 21,000 BTC. This move underscores continued institutional accumulation of the cryptocurrency.
TREE NEWS reports: Strategy raised $2.0065 billion through its ATM program last week without purchasing additional Bitcoin. The proceeds were used to repurchase STRC preferred shares. This move reflects ongoing capital management rather than new BTC accumulation.
TREE NEWS update: Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) has become the first bank to distribute a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, marking a significant step for regulated stablecoin adoption in the region. The move aligns with Hong Kong’s new stablecoin licensing regime, positioning the bank as a pioneer in bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Rumors that Trump would launch a new token on Robinhood chain sparked a surge in TRUMP token to $3.40, its highest since March, while the official team sold millions of tokens for over $9.15 million. The hype ended when Eric Trump denied the plans, calling any such claims a scam. The incident highlights how misinformation can drive markets and enable insider selling.
TREE NEWS update: Crypto whale Machi Big Brother, known for losing money over the past 10 months, turned a $150,000 position into $12.72 million in three days using extreme leverage on Hyperliquid, an 84x gain. His current leveraged long positions total over $123 million, with ETH being his largest and most at risk of liquidation if prices drop 10%. Despite the recent win, his historical losses remain substantial, and his high-risk trading style persists.
TREE NEWS update: The US Treasury is reportedly considering using roughly $1 trillion from its Treasury General Account (TGA) balance to expand buybacks of long-term Treasury bonds. This move could inject significant liquidity into the market, potentially impacting global financial conditions and crypto markets.
TREE NEWS reports: US stock futures trimmed earlier losses, with Nasdaq futures declining about 0.4%. The move reflects a modest rebound in risk sentiment after initial selling pressure.
TREE NEWS update: Ether (ETH) has surpassed the $2,500 mark, indicating renewed bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. The price movement reflects increased investor interest and positive market sentiment.
TREE NEWS reports: A vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the loss of 1789.28 BTC, impacting 8865 addresses. The incident underscores security risks in crypto storage solutions.
TREE NEWS update: BTC Digital has completed construction of a 10MW crypto mining facility in Georgia, USA. The company expects to deploy mining machines within two months.
TREE NEWS update: Fasset has raised $68 million in a Series C round led by Japan’s SBI Group, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. The funds will support the launch of a digital bank in Malaysia and expansion of stablecoin payment services.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin closed its weekly candle above the 50-week EMA for the first time since late 2025, signaling a potential trend reversal. Markets are now focused on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for macroeconomic cues.
TREE NEWS update: The European Central Bank’s Piero Cipollone reaffirmed that the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users, addressing privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies worldwide. The statement comes as CBDCs face increasing scrutiny over data protection and surveillance risks.
TREE NEWS reports: Crypto exchange Gemini has reached a preliminary agreement with Apex to broaden the distribution of prediction markets. The partnership aims to enhance access to event-based trading products for users.
TREE NEWS update: China’s Payment and Clearing Association has released a self-regulatory convention for AI agent payments, supporting the exploration of Know Your Agent (KYA) mechanisms. This move aims to establish guidelines for the integration of AI agents into payment systems, enhancing security and compliance.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Bitcoin drops below $73,985, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.474 billion. This highlights potential market volatility and liquidation cascades.