TREE NEWS reports: The US Treasury will auction $16B in 20-year bonds and release Fed minutes, testing a bond market already at multi-decade highs. A weak auction and hawkish minutes could push yields higher, pressuring tech stocks and global markets.
TREE NEWS reports: Centrifuge has integrated Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane to provide immediate USDC liquidity for eligible holders of three funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM, totaling $1.6B in assets. This integration enhances liquidity for tokenized real-world assets, bridging traditional finance with DeFi.
TREE NEWS reports: Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, driven by falling Bitcoin values. The company completed acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
TREE NEWS update: According to ChainCatcher, Tesla has integrated ByteDance’s Doubao large model. This move likely enhances Tesla’s AI capabilities in its vehicles or services. The specific applications and implications are yet to be detailed.
TREE NEWS reports: DeepSeek-V4-Flash has achieved a throughput of 220 billion tokens within 48 hours of launch, and B.AI continues to offer free access with no barriers. The rapid adoption highlights the model’s performance and accessibility.
TREE NEWS update: ByteDance is reportedly discussing training a model with over 5 trillion parameters, while its Seed foundation model team undergoes an architectural adjustment. The move signals a major push in AI development, though details remain scarce.
TREE NEWS update: Edward Zimbardi, accused of running a $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme, has been deported from Fiji to the US. He allegedly lured thousands with promises of 25% monthly returns via ‘The Crypto Program’ before fleeing.
TREE NEWS update: Glassnode reports that approximately 80% of publicly disclosed companies holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve are currently at a loss. This highlights the volatility and risk associated with corporate Bitcoin adoption.
TREE NEWS update: The USDC Treasury has minted an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. This increases the circulating supply of the stablecoin on Solana, reflecting growing demand for USDC within the ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Nexo Australia has introduced a regulated cryptocurrency-collateralized credit service, expanding its lending offerings in the region. The move aims to provide Australians with access to crypto-backed loans under a compliant framework.
TREE NEWS update: Ripple has secured $275 million to expand into traditional financial services, including prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, driven by strong institutional demand. This move signals Ripple’s push into broader financial infrastructure beyond crypto.
TREE NEWS reports: BlackRock reports that Bitcoin has largely purged the froth that preceded its 50% drop from the all-time high, while maintaining its appeal as a diversification investment. The report suggests that despite the significant decline, Bitcoin’s role in portfolios remains relevant.
TREE NEWS update: The SEC released a draft rule, ‘Regulation Crypto Assets,’ on August 18, providing a legal pathway for startups to raise up to $5 million over four years or up to $75 million annually, without full securities registration. The draft introduces a ‘graduation’ concept where tokens exit investment contract status once the issuer fulfills its commitments, shifting focus from decentralization to promise completion. This milestone proposal, passed unanimously by SEC commissioners, could revive compliant token offerings while imposing strict disclosure and anti-fraud requirements.
TREE NEWS update: Moderna’s stock surged 30% in pre-market trading, marking a significant move for the biotech company. The sharp rise suggests strong investor sentiment, possibly driven by recent news or developments. This rally highlights the volatility and momentum in the pharmaceutical sector.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Bitcoin falls below $61,456, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major CEXs could reach $1.028 billion. This highlights significant downside risk for leveraged long positions.
TREE NEWS reports: An investor suggests that Anthropic’s reported $65 billion annualized revenue run rate (APR) might have been intentionally leaked to generate hype ahead of its IPO roadshow. The figure, if accurate, would make Anthropic one of the fastest-growing AI companies, but the investor questions the timing and motivation behind the disclosure.
TREE NEWS update: Metaplanet announced a $134.6 million deal to acquire nearly 96% of Nasdaq-listed Super League, combining Bitcoin and cash. The acquisition includes seeding a new bitcoin treasury platform, Superplanet, with 2,100 BTC from Metaplanet’s balance sheet, subject to a five-year lockup.
TREE NEWS reports: FASB proposes allowing companies to treat qualifying stablecoins as cash equivalents, provided they have liquid reserves, annual disclosure, and on-demand redemption. This could integrate stablecoins into traditional financial reporting.
TREE NEWS update: The SEC has proposed Regulation Crypto, its first major crypto-specific offering rules, which would exempt smaller token offerings from registration and provide issuers a certified path out of securities treatment. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for the crypto industry.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that if Ethereum’s price falls to $1,822, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $923 million. This highlights potential market volatility and downside risk for ETH.
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