TREE NEWS update: Eric Trump denies launching a new token, calling related news fraudulent. Vitalik Buterin publishes research on ‘local mixing’ as a novel cryptographic primitive. South Korea’s KRX plans to launch a new securities market on Nov 16, enabling trading of tokenized real-world assets like art and real estate.
TREE NEWS reports: The hacker group Cyberleek, behind GTA 6 leaks, launched a meme coin $CYBERLEEK before releasing the game footage, using the leaks as marketing. The token surged about 20x from its low, reaching a $29M market cap, with developers burning 27% of supply but still holding significant value. The incident highlights unconventional crypto marketing tied to major gaming leaks.
TREE NEWS reports: Oil prices declined as investors anticipate the most severe US sanctions against Iran, which could tighten global supply. The market is closely watching for the official announcement and its potential impact on energy markets.
TREE NEWS reports: Axis Robotics, a Physical AI and robotics data infrastructure firm that raised $12M in seed funding, is set to launch its token generation event (TGE). It is the first project to partner with Kaito after its return, allocating 0.25% of total token supply to Kaito users, with the campaign ending on September 18.
TREE NEWS update: Anthropic is reportedly testing two new AI models, though details are scarce. The news is not related to RWA tokenization or crypto-specific developments.
TREE NEWS update: HP, Asus, and Acer are reducing their manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia and relocating their notebook production focus back to China. This move reflects a strategic adjustment in the global supply chain for PC makers.
TREE NEWS reports: Market sources indicate TSMC has invested over NT$30 billion to acquire two AUO plants in Central Taiwan Science Park, aiming to strengthen its CPU ecosystem layout. The move signals TSMC’s expansion beyond foundry services into broader semiconductor infrastructure.
TREE NEWS update: On Hyperliquid, whale positions currently total $7.158 billion with a long/short ratio of 0.94, indicating a slight bearish tilt among large traders. This data reflects current market sentiment on the platform.
TREE NEWS reports: Garrett Jin suggests that if the market continues to consolidate at the start of the week and Bitcoin dominance rises, he will turn more bullish. This indicates a potential shift in market sentiment favoring Bitcoin over altcoins. The analysis focuses on short-term market dynamics rather than a specific event.
TREE NEWS reports: Anthropic’s flagship AI model is underperforming in the market, with enterprise spending on it accounting for only 11% of total, while competitor Fable5 captures the majority. This indicates a shift in enterprise preferences and potential challenges for Anthropic in the AI race.
TREE NEWS update: A crypto whale has accumulated 4,000 ETH over the past week, now holding an unrealized profit of $166,000. The address’s strategic buying highlights growing confidence in Ethereum’s near-term prospects.
TREE NEWS reports: Circle’s stablecoin issuance increased by $1.7 billion over the past seven days, while the Tron network saw its stablecoin supply grow by $950 million in the same period. This indicates continued expansion in the stablecoin market across major networks.
TREE NEWS update: Galaxy Research’s head of research stated that BIP-110’s node share peaked at around 20%, indicating that its hashrate share is far from sufficient. This suggests limited adoption and impact of the proposal.
TREE NEWS update: Solana has initiated on-chain voting for three core governance proposals, allowing token holders to participate in protocol decisions. The proposals aim to enhance network performance and ecosystem development. This marks a significant step in Solana’s decentralized governance process.
TREE NEWS reports: Phantom wallet will discontinue support for the Sui network on September 24, urging users to migrate or convert their assets beforehand. The move aligns with Phantom’s strategic focus on other chains.
TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about AI power concentrating among a few strong entities, noting that some people are overly tense about the issue. He emphasized the need for careful governance to prevent misuse.
TREE NEWS update: Tether’s CEO stated that developing countries are increasingly adopting USDT as a hedge against local currency devaluation. This trend highlights the growing use of stablecoins in emerging markets for financial stability.
TREE NEWS reports: SK Hynix will adopt Intel’s EMIB advanced packaging technology for its next-generation HBM products. This move aims to enhance performance and competitiveness in the high-bandwidth memory market.
TREE NEWS reports: Alibaba plans to raise approximately $10.2 billion through a Hong Kong share placement, with all proceeds earmarked for AI development. This move underscores the tech giant’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence.
TREE NEWS update: Semiconductor silicon wafer prices have increased by approximately 10%, marking the first hike in over three years. Taiwanese manufacturers such as GlobalWafers are expected to benefit from this price adjustment.
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