TREE NEWS update: The US Treasury is reportedly considering using roughly $1 trillion from its Treasury General Account (TGA) balance to expand buybacks of long-term Treasury bonds. This move could inject significant liquidity into the market, potentially impacting global financial conditions and crypto markets.
TREE NEWS reports: US stock futures trimmed earlier losses, with Nasdaq futures declining about 0.4%. The move reflects a modest rebound in risk sentiment after initial selling pressure.
TREE NEWS update: Ether (ETH) has surpassed the $2,500 mark, indicating renewed bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. The price movement reflects increased investor interest and positive market sentiment.
TREE NEWS reports: A vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the loss of 1789.28 BTC, impacting 8865 addresses. The incident underscores security risks in crypto storage solutions.
TREE NEWS update: BTC Digital has completed construction of a 10MW crypto mining facility in Georgia, USA. The company expects to deploy mining machines within two months.
TREE NEWS update: Fasset has raised $68 million in a Series C round led by Japan’s SBI Group, bringing its valuation to $1 billion. The funds will support the launch of a digital bank in Malaysia and expansion of stablecoin payment services.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin closed its weekly candle above the 50-week EMA for the first time since late 2025, signaling a potential trend reversal. Markets are now focused on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for macroeconomic cues.
TREE NEWS update: The European Central Bank’s Piero Cipollone reaffirmed that the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users, addressing privacy concerns surrounding central bank digital currencies worldwide. The statement comes as CBDCs face increasing scrutiny over data protection and surveillance risks.
TREE NEWS reports: Crypto exchange Gemini has reached a preliminary agreement with Apex to broaden the distribution of prediction markets. The partnership aims to enhance access to event-based trading products for users.
TREE NEWS update: China’s Payment and Clearing Association has released a self-regulatory convention for AI agent payments, supporting the exploration of Know Your Agent (KYA) mechanisms. This move aims to establish guidelines for the integration of AI agents into payment systems, enhancing security and compliance.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Bitcoin drops below $73,985, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.474 billion. This highlights potential market volatility and liquidation cascades.
TREE NEWS reports: Gold surged past 4600 as central bank buying, ETF inflows, and options hedging converge, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a 4900 forecast for end-2026 but flagging significant upside risk. Options positioning could amplify moves both ways, and clients are targeting 4800-5500 via options and spot. A rebound in inflation remains the key macro risk.
TREE NEWS reports: PDD Holdings released its Q2 2026 earnings, showing an 8% year-over-year revenue increase. The company’s performance reflects its continued growth in the e-commerce sector.
TREE NEWS update: Shanghai has registered one new generative AI service for filing, bringing the total to 188. This reflects the city’s ongoing regulatory oversight and support for AI development.
TREE NEWS update: MSX Maitong’s Pre-IPO platform opens its third phase on August 31, 2026, adding Neuralink and Anduril to its asset lineup. The first two phases have seen successful exits via listings and buybacks, validating the platform’s closed-loop model. This phase targets AI’s expansion into the physical world, with Neuralink focusing on brain-computer interfaces and Anduril on AI-driven defense.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin faces a key test at $80,000 as markets await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole keynote on Friday. Futures now price a 36% chance of a September rate cut, which could influence risk assets like crypto.
TREE NEWS reports: Germany has expanded its lead in EU MiCA authorizations, now hosting 79 crypto asset service providers, ahead of France and the Netherlands. The latest update to the EU register added six banks, solidifying Germany’s position as the top jurisdiction for crypto firms under the MiCA framework.
TREE NEWS update: Pinduoduo shares dropped 5% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor concerns. The decline comes amid broader market volatility and regulatory scrutiny of Chinese tech firms. No official statement has been released by the company.
TREE NEWS reports: Blockchain security firm Specter reported that more than $40 million in cryptocurrency was stolen across three separate incidents last week. The attacks highlight ongoing security vulnerabilities in the crypto ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin has surged past the $78,000 mark, signaling strong bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. This price movement reflects growing investor confidence and market activity.
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