TREE NEWS update: Australia’s corporate regulator ASIC has taken down over 3,100 crypto scams in a single financial year, with AI deepfakes emerging as a primary tool for fraudsters. The regulator warns investors to remain vigilant against sophisticated schemes.
TREE NEWS reports: 监测数据显示,3,000万 USDT 从 Binance 转出,可能引发市场波动。具体用途和流向尚待观察。
TREE NEWS update: Talent Protocol has been acquired by IPTS, marking a significant consolidation in the Web3 talent space. As part of the deal, Builder Score, a key product, will be made available as a public good, ensuring its continued utility for the community.
TREE NEWS reports: CASHCAT, a cryptocurrency, has seen its price surge over 36% in the last 24 hours, pushing its market capitalization to $121 million. This rapid price increase indicates strong market momentum and investor interest in the token.
TREE NEWS update: The Base accelerator program, Base Batches, has opened applications for its fourth cohort, offering selected teams a $100,000 investment. This initiative supports early-stage projects building on the Base network, part of Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Samsung Electronics shares jumped as much as 10% after the company announced it will unveil a shareholder return program. The move reflects a broader trend of South Korean conglomerates boosting shareholder value. This news is not related to crypto or RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that whale positions on Hyperliquid currently total $5.52 billion, with a long/short ratio of 0.98. This indicates a slightly bearish sentiment among large traders on the platform.
TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid’s HYPE token may see a rebound as AQAv2 yield-sharing begins August 26, potentially generating $200M annually for buybacks, and HIP-4 permissionless deployment nears mainnet. Traditional finance exposure via PURR adds structural support, with technicals showing a potential breakout.
TREE NEWS reports: At a White House crypto summit, President Trump touted pro-crypto policies, including the firing of Gary Gensler and the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. He also called for lower interest rates and passage of the CLARITY Act. The event spurred a market rally, with BTC briefly breaking $70,000 and ETH gaining nearly 20%.
TREE NEWS reports: A major whale has flipped from a long to a short position, now holding approximately $132 million in BTC shorts. This move suggests a bearish outlook on Bitcoin’s near-term price action.
TREE NEWS update: Chinese investor Duan Yongping revealed he sold put options on Micron Technology and was assigned shares. This highlights his bullish stance on the memory chip maker amid strong demand for AI-related chips.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that the US XRP spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $2.3517 million on a single day. This indicates continued investor interest in XRP-related investment products.
TREE NEWS reports: Arthur Hayes announced that Flop Labs will create a decentralized compute network, with testnet participants receiving approximately 20% of the token supply. This initiative aims to leverage blockchain for distributed computing power.
TREE NEWS update: In the last hour, Binance experienced a net outflow of 30.77 million USDT, indicating significant capital movement. This could signal investor caution or repositioning amid market volatility.
TREE NEWS reports: A hacker acquired 18,273 ETH (worth around $60 million) within just five hours, according to on-chain data. The sudden purchase suggests a large-scale exploitation or fund movement, though details remain unclear. The incident underscores ongoing security risks in the crypto space.
TREE NEWS update: U.S. senators are pressing Federal Reserve Vice Chair nominee Kevin Warsh to disclose his communications with former President Trump, citing concerns over the central bank’s independence and transparency. The move intensifies scrutiny of political influence over monetary policy.
TREE NEWS update: Executives from Coinbase, Ripple, and other crypto firms met with the U.S. Commerce Secretary to advocate for the Clarity Act, aiming to establish clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets. The meeting underscores the industry’s push for legislative clarity amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
TREE NEWS reports: Former President Trump stated that AI’s influence could exceed that of the internet and called for avoiding regulatory hurdles that might impede its development. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach to foster innovation.
TREE NEWS reports: The CFTC has issued a supplemental consent order against former Alameda CEO and FTX co-founder, adding to previous actions. This order is part of ongoing enforcement related to the FTX collapse.
TREE NEWS update: Market sources indicate that Intel’s upcoming Razor Lake processors may be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced N2X process node. This move could mark a significant shift in Intel’s manufacturing strategy, potentially impacting the semiconductor supply chain.
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