TREE NEWS reports: Optimism’s governance vote to transfer 5.469 million OP tokens from unclaimed user airdrops to the ecosystem fund has sparked controversy. Critics argue it undermines user trust, while supporters see it as a way to fund ecosystem growth.
TREE NEWS reports: The 30-year Treasury yield hit a 2007 high, prompting Treasury Secretary Bessent to expand long-dated bond buybacks. This move, dubbed ‘Operation Twist’ by analysts, aims to manage long-end supply amid rising deficits, AI-driven debt issuance, and shifting demand from Japan. The real concern is whether fiscal policy is increasingly managing long-term financial conditions.
TREE NEWS reports: Hudson River has entered into an AI-related agreement with Coreweave, a move that underscores growing institutional interest in AI infrastructure. The deal highlights the convergence of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology sectors.
TREE NEWS update: Muon Space, an AI-driven space technology company, has completed a $250 million Series C funding round with participation from Google and other investors. The funds will accelerate its satellite and data platform development.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin broke above $70,000 following Trump’s pro-crypto remarks, with a 24-hour gain of over 10%. 13F filings show major institutions like Jane Street, BlackRock, and JPMorgan increased their Bitcoin exposure in Q2 2026 despite the price drop, suggesting smart money positioned ahead of the rally. Analysts are divided on whether this marks the end of the bear market or a local top.
TREE NEWS reports: Alibaba announced that Alibaba Cloud is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade to become an agent-centric cloud, focusing on AI agents. This strategic shift aims to enhance AI capabilities and services for enterprise customers.
TREE NEWS update: Boyaa Interactive reported a 16.05% year-on-year increase in interim revenue to HK$258 million, while holding 4,201 bitcoins with an average cost of $68,047. The company continues to expand its crypto treasury strategy amid ongoing market volatility.
TREE NEWS reports: Ethereum’s native token ETH has surged past the $2,300 mark, signaling renewed bullish momentum in the crypto market. The price move comes amid broader market optimism, though specific drivers were not detailed in the brief report.
TREE NEWS reports: USDC Treasury has newly minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. This increases the circulating supply of the stablecoin on the network, reflecting ongoing demand for dollar-pegged assets in the Solana ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Flock Safety’s new ‘OS Investigate’ tool uses AI to identify drivers by movement patterns, even without visible license plates or names. The system, built on 69 preloaded prompts, turns Flock cameras into a powerful surveillance network for law enforcement.
TREE NEWS update: US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $517 million on Thursday, the largest single-day inflow since early May, contributing to over $1 billion in weekly inflows. This surge coincides with Bitcoin nearing $72,000 and a 19% rise in Ether to $2,286.
TREE NEWS update: Cronos co-founder announced that new CRO tokenomics will be revealed in Q4, aiming to implement revenue-based buyback and burn mechanisms. The proposal seeks to enhance token value and ecosystem sustainability.
TREE NEWS update: US stock index futures showed slight declines, with Dow and Nasdaq futures dipping, reflecting cautious market sentiment. The movement suggests investors are awaiting further cues, though no major catalysts were cited.
TREE NEWS reports: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported a net profit of HK$10.568 billion for the first half of the year, a 24% increase year-on-year. The strong performance reflects robust trading activity and market conditions.
TREE NEWS reports: Webull reported a record $198 million in Q2 revenue, but cryptocurrency trading contributed only about $2.25 million, roughly 1% of the total. This highlights the modest impact of crypto on the brokerage’s overall financial performance.
TREE NEWS reports: Tencent’s latest AI model, Hunyuan Hy4, has been spotted in the Yuanbao app’s model list, indicating it has entered grey testing. This move suggests Tencent is advancing its AI capabilities, though details on the model’s features and availability remain limited.
TREE NEWS update: Meta is planning to invest several hundred million dollars in Microsoft’s Azure AI services, according to sources. The deal would deepen the partnership between the two tech giants and boost Microsoft’s AI cloud business.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitdeer, a crypto mining firm, has signed a five-year AI cloud service agreement worth approximately $400 million. The deal marks a significant expansion of Bitdeer’s AI-related business, leveraging its data center infrastructure.
TREE NEWS reports: CITIC Securities reported H1 revenue of 49.692 billion yuan, up 50% YoY, and net profit of 23.343 billion yuan, up 69.6% YoY. The company plans a dividend of 6.672 billion yuan.
TREE NEWS update: A Saudi government-controlled bank has disclosed holding shares in Strategy, the bitcoin treasury company, valued at $2.27 million. This marks one of the first known sovereign-linked investments in a major bitcoin holder, signaling growing institutional adoption of crypto-related equities in the Middle East.