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TREE NEWS update: HSBC has asked certain existing investment clients in mainland China to submit a declaration of their fund sources, warning that failure to do so in time may lead to termination of services. This move reflects tightened compliance and anti-money-laundering scrutiny in the banking sector.

TREE NEWS reports: South Korea’s KOSPI index reversed sharply, dropping 2% after initially surging over 3% in early trading. The volatile swing reflects heightened market uncertainty amid global economic concerns.

TREE NEWS update: Masahiro Ichikawa, strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management, stated that if Japan shows commitment to fiscal discipline and maintains appropriate BOJ rate hikes, further yen depreciation can be curbed without repeated intervention. He noted that recent interventions were effective because they halted rapid, disorderly falls toward 164 per dollar.

TREE NEWS reports: Spot silver fell over $1 to $64.78 per ounce, down 1.52% on the day, according to Gate data. The decline reflects ongoing volatility in precious metals markets.

TREE NEWS update: The Ethereum Foundation has warned that the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade could cause failures in certain wallets, indexers, and gas estimation tools. Developers are advised to prepare for potential compatibility issues ahead of the network change.

TREE NEWS reports: The Ethereum Foundation warned that the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade will adjust the gas model, potentially breaking wallets, indexers, and gas estimation tools that rely on hardcoded maximum gas limits. Developers are urged to test on the Plataberget testnet. The upgrade includes EIP-8037, which introduces a separate State Gas dimension for new state operations.

TREE NEWS reports: The Ethereum Foundation cautions that some tools may break with the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, urging developers to test on the Plataberget testnet first. The new gas model will eventually reach other testnets and mainnet, potentially impacting existing tools.

TREE NEWS reports: Airwallex founder discusses the future of stablecoins, predicting they will evolve within existing regulatory frameworks across countries. The remarks highlight the growing convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.

TREE NEWS reports: The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Platåberget testnet, opening public testing before the Glamsterdam upgrade fork scheduled for August 20. This move allows developers to test the upcoming network changes in a sandboxed environment.

TREE NEWS update: Fundstrat reports that Bitcoin’s volatility has reached an all-time low, suggesting a potential significant price movement of 30% within the next 60 days. The analysis indicates that low volatility often precedes major market moves, making this a key signal for traders.

TREE NEWS update: According to data from prediction market Polymarket, the probability that OpenAI will release Astra before August 31 has risen to 24%, up 8% in the past 24 hours. This reflects increased market speculation about the upcoming product launch.

TREE NEWS reports: US banks significantly reduced their MicroStrategy (MSTR) holdings by 70% in Q2, while dramatically increasing positions in the ETHA ETF by 29 times. This shift indicates a strategic reallocation towards Ethereum-linked products.

TREE NEWS reports: Coinbase has added Cluster Protocol (CP) to its listing roadmap, signaling potential future trading support. This move reflects Coinbase’s ongoing efforts to expand its asset offerings despite market conditions.

TREE NEWS update: The European Union has expanded its crypto sanctions against Russia by adding 14 platforms to its transaction ban list and introducing provisions to allow comprehensive bans on related countries. This move tightens the bloc’s restrictions on digital assets in response to geopolitical tensions.

TREE NEWS reports: The current Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 40, indicating a state of fear in the market. This suggests that investors are cautious, potentially presenting a contrarian buying opportunity.

TREE NEWS update: 10x Research suggests that Bitcoin’s $63,000 level serves as a critical dividing line between a market bottom and a potential crash. The analysis highlights the significance of this price point for traders and investors.

TREE NEWS reports: Bithumb reported a net loss of 108.69 billion KRW (~$76.44M) for H1 2026, despite its core exchange business remaining profitable. The loss was driven by crypto asset disposal and valuation losses totaling ~$48M and a surge in litigation reserves to $27.8M after a regulatory fine. Revenue nearly halved to $119M amid market cooling and reduced marketing spend.

TREE NEWS reports: According to data, if Bitcoin falls below $60,941, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges (CEX) could reach $1.265 billion. This highlights a potential cascade of forced selling that may exacerbate downward price pressure.

TREE NEWS reports: Ripple is partnering with South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank to deploy its cross-border payments platform, though specifics like launch timeline and settlement asset remain undisclosed. The move signals growing adoption of blockchain-based remittance solutions in traditional banking.