Flash News

TREE NEWS update: Ceffu moved 136.54 million USDC into Binance and withdrew 1524 BTC and 59,484 ETH worth $264 million, signaling possible institutional trading activity. The large shift may indicate changing positions by a major custodian.

TREE NEWS update: Ceffu deposited 136.54 million USDC into Binance and withdrew 1,524 BTC and 59,484 ETH (worth $118M and $146M) within 30 minutes. The large fund movements suggest active trading or market-making activity.

TREE NEWS update: Tencent’s Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG) is restructuring its AI game department with a focus on developing AI-native games. The move signals Tencent’s deeper push into leveraging artificial intelligence for game development.

TREE NEWS reports: ConsenSys has released Besu version 26.7.1 on July 27, addressing five security vulnerabilities. The update is crucial for Ethereum clients to maintain network security and stability.

TREE NEWS reports: Ethereum client Besu has patched five security vulnerabilities discovered by CertiK in version 26.7.1, released on July 27, with detailed advisories published on August 14. The delayed disclosure gave node operators an 18-day buffer to upgrade. The flaws could have allowed attackers to exhaust node memory or threads, impacting availability and consensus.

TREE NEWS reports: On August 24, Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed down 0.74% at 65,528.09 points, while South Korea’s KOSPI dropped 3.12% to 6,696.96 points. The declines reflect regional market weakness.

TREE NEWS update: Alibaba completed an HK$80 billion (~$10.2B) new share placement, with proceeds fully allocated to AI infrastructure. The deal was nearly 3x oversubscribed, with sovereign and long-term funds taking over 40%, reflecting strong global investor confidence. Alibaba’s US-listed shares fell over 9% in premarket trading on the news.

TREE NEWS reports: Gate’s latest reserve report shows total reserves reached $8.215 billion, with an overall reserve coverage ratio of 127%. This indicates the exchange holds sufficient assets to cover user deposits, reinforcing its financial stability.

TREE NEWS update: Moonshot AI announced that its first-generation trillion-parameter multimodal model, Kimi K2.5, will be retired at the end of this month. The move signals a transition to newer models and reflects the rapid iteration in AI model development, though it has no direct implications for crypto or RWA sectors.

TREE NEWS update: According to CoinGlass data, Bitget’s BTC futures trading volume surged 25.13% in 24 hours, while ETH volume increased by over 33%. This indicates heightened activity in crypto derivatives trading on the exchange.

TREE NEWS update: Gate’s latest reserve report shows total reserves increased to $8.215 billion as of August 19, 2026, with an overall reserve coverage ratio of 127%, maintaining a high safety buffer. BTC and ETH reserves exceed user assets by 22.79% and 22.05% respectively, while stablecoin reserves reach 111.63% coverage.

TREE NEWS reports: Upbit has placed SAND of The Sandbox under a trading caution designation, suspending deposit and withdrawal services. The Sandbox confirmed a cross-chain bridge vulnerability on August 22, affecting Base and BSC networks, and has paused cross-chain functionality.

TREE NEWS reports: Several international banks and regulatory bodies are participating in a pilot program for quantum-resistant cryptocurrency transfers. The initiative aims to safeguard digital assets against potential threats from quantum computing. This marks a significant step towards future-proofing the financial system.

TREE NEWS reports: Responsible Fintech Institute and Safeheron launched a quantum-resistant digital asset wallet and on-chain transfer pilot on NEAR testnet, involving banks and regulators from Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Participants include Abu Dhabi Global Market, Bhutan’s Gelephu Financial Services Office, Malta’s FSA, Bison Bank, and DK Bank. The pilot aims to test wallet generation and transfers in a shared environment, with a whitepaper and open-sourcing planned.

TREE NEWS update: US Treasury Secretary Bessent will announce details of new sanctions on Iran at 2 AM ET, potentially triggering market volatility. Traders should brace for potential swings in oil prices and risk assets.

TREE NEWS update: Banks and regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan, and Malta are participating in a pilot to test post-quantum wallets and on-chain transfers. This initiative aims to prepare the financial system for quantum computing threats.

TREE NEWS update: The Korean won strengthened to its highest level since mid-September 2025, reaching 1,376.5 per dollar, driven by a weak dollar and robust semiconductor exports. The dollar’s decline, coupled with uncertainty from U.S. Treasury buybacks and Iran sanctions, provided support for Asian currencies, with the won leading gains.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged about 23.5% in a week to $79,500, driven by macro catalysts (U.S. Treasury bond buybacks, Trump meeting with crypto executives), ETF inflows, and the largest short squeeze ever. The article analyzes the performance and beta of major crypto stocks (MSTR, COIN, CRCL, HOOD, miners), highlighting MSTR’s high leverage and CRCL’s unique business model, while cautioning that leverage cuts both ways.

TREE NEWS reports: Gate and WLFI have introduced the USD1 points program, with the second phase airdropping 700,000 WLFI tokens. The initiative aims to boost engagement and reward users within the ecosystem.