TREE NEWS reports: DeepSeek’s V4-Flash free promotion continues, and B.AI has made Tencent’s Hy3 model fully free as well. This move expands access to advanced AI models for users.
TREE NEWS reports: Anthropic’s economist discusses the AI unemployment paradox, characterizing AI as a skill-biased technology that may reshape labor markets. The analysis highlights potential disparities in job displacement and creation.
TREE NEWS update: As RWA tokenization issuance matures, the competitive focus shifts from issuance to post-issuance operations. The article argues that the true, hard-to-replicate advantage lies in sustained operational track records, and highlights Matrixdock’s XAUm as an example. It emphasizes that reserve asset quality and operational capability are both critical for long-term sustainability.
TREE NEWS update: South Korean exchange Upbit has designated MANTRA (OM) as a caution item and suspended deposits and withdrawals, citing risk management. The move follows recent volatility and regulatory scrutiny around the token, which is linked to RWA tokenization. Users are advised to exercise caution during the suspension period.
TREE NEWS reports: Goldman Sachs has raised its price target for CoreWeave to $139 while keeping a Neutral rating. The adjustment reflects improved outlook on the AI cloud company’s growth prospects.
TREE NEWS update: South Korean crypto exchange Upbit saw its 24-hour trading volume spike 223.8% to $1.67 billion, indicating a surge in market activity. This sharp increase reflects heightened investor interest in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, now holds 840,400 BTC with an unrealized profit of approximately $1.276 billion. The company’s substantial Bitcoin holdings continue to be a significant factor in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25B, adding its options-based income ETFs, including the BTCI fund that sells covered calls on Bitcoin ETFs. The deal bolsters Goldman’s options ETF business to $80B, making it the eighth largest globally. This move highlights Wall Street’s strategy of profiting from volatility without betting on price direction.
TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to acquire Rebellions, an AI chip manufacturer. The deal, if completed, would bolster Nvidia’s position in the AI hardware market. No financial terms have been disclosed yet.
TREE NEWS update: BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes stated that Ethereum is his largest holding after Bitcoin, predicting that once ETH breaks above $3,000, it could quickly rally to $5,000. His comments reflect growing optimism in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin ETFs saw $608 million in inflows, pushing August’s total to a 2026 high of $2.07 billion as Bitcoin traded above $75,000. Ether ETFs also experienced their largest single-day inflow since October, with Ether climbing to $2,357.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that Ethereum’s total open interest across all exchanges increased by 5.32% in the past 24 hours, indicating growing market activity and potential volatility. This movement reflects continued interest in the cryptocurrency market.
TREE NEWS update: HSBC has raised its price target for Nvidia to $360, citing strong demand for AI chips and robust growth prospects. The new target implies a significant upside from current levels, reflecting confidence in the company’s continued market leadership.
TREE NEWS reports: Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei shares his views on artificial intelligence, highlighting its transformative potential and the need for global collaboration. He emphasizes the importance of AI development for future economic growth and urges a balanced approach to regulation and innovation.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that Garrett Jin’s $97 million Bitcoin long position has turned profitable, with floating gains exceeding $500,000. The position, which was previously underwater, has now moved into the green amid recent price action.
TREE NEWS update: A mysterious whale has deposited a total of $850 million worth of Bitcoin into Binance, according to on-chain data. This large transfer could signal an impending sell-off or repositioning by a major holder, potentially impacting market sentiment.
TREE NEWS reports: China’s Ministry of Finance announced that the 2025 fiscal expenditure budget has been set at over 30 trillion yuan, a historic first. This marks a significant expansion in fiscal policy to support economic growth.
TREE NEWS update: MSX will open the third phase of its Pre-IPO subscription on August 31, exclusively offering shares in Neuralink and Anduril. This move allows investors to access private companies before their public listings.
TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI is reportedly testing a new image generation model called ‘luna-lisa-alpha’, which may be an early version of GPT Image 2.5. The model is said to be in internal testing, with no official announcement yet.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows Hyperliquid’s USDC supply is increasing. AQAv2 is scheduled to launch on August 26.