TREE NEWS reports: US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day net inflow since January, totaling $731 million. Analysts attributed the surge to dovish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, which boosted risk appetite for digital assets.
TREE NEWS update: The US Department of Defense on the 2nd issued guidance mandating testosterone testing for male service members aged 30 and above, citing readiness. The directive was swiftly withdrawn after medical experts questioned its scientific basis. An official said on the 3rd that the Pentagon would ‘update’ the document.
TREE NEWS update: Binance announced it will add Monitoring Tags to AVA, GNS, SCR, and TOWNS on September 4, 2026. These tokens may exhibit higher volatility and risk compared to other listed tokens and could be delisted if they no longer meet listing standards. Binance will periodically review projects and decide on tag additions or removals based on the latest findings.
TREE NEWS update: Su Wanhua, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Tianjin University, died on September 4, 2026, in Tianjin at age 85. The renowned internal combustion engine expert passed away after illness.
TREE NEWS reports: GME, a meme coin on Robinhood Chain, briefly reached a market cap of $15 million before settling around $13 million, surging over 260x intraday. Named after GameStop’s ticker, the token is dubbed ‘Greatest Meme Ever,’ riding the ‘stock token + meme coin’ trend on Robinhood Chain, with community speculation of an AMC-style rally.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin is trading around $80,737, up 3.52% in 24 hours. Bitget’s BTC futures saw 24-hour volume of about $4.127 billion, up 52.79% from the previous period, as the rally gained momentum.
TREE NEWS update: Aster announced it will list MEME USDT perpetual contracts. The token’s market cap currently stands at $128 million.
TREE NEWS update: OKX will list AMC/USDT stock perpetual futures today at 16:45, enabling 7×24 trading on web, app, and API. The USDT-settled contracts have an 8-hour default funding fee interval, which adjusts to hourly when the rate hits upper or lower limits.
TREE NEWS reports: Trader frankdegods invested about $1,497.78 in MEME when its market cap was around $135,000, buying 11.02 million tokens. The position is now worth about $1.43 million, a profit of roughly $1.43 million, a return exceeding 95 times. MEME’s current market cap is about $130 million.
TREE NEWS update: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire revealed that over 1% of CRCL shares are held as tokenized stock, exceeding $280 million in value, the highest among all listed companies globally. He hinted at a future ‘flip’ where tokenized shares surpass traditional securities. This follows a dispute between AMC and Robinhood CEOs over the legitimacy of tokenized stocks, suggesting Circle’s stance in favor.
TREE NEWS reports: US Bitcoin ETFs drew $730.9 million on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, marking the highest daily inflow since January. CryptoQuant cautioned that fresh demand remains weak, with a key resistance level at $83,000.
TREE NEWS update: Banco do Brasil invested $5 million of its own funds in a digitally native structured note issued by Citi via Euroclear’s digital financial market infrastructure, marking the first such trade in Latin America. The bank said blockchain enables native digital assets, reducing operational steps and enhancing traceability. Citi’s Roksolana Dushynska noted DLT boosts capital market efficiency, transparency, and investor access.
TREE NEWS reports: A wallet identified by on-chain analyst Ai Yi turned $1,138 into a profit of $964,000 within six hours by buying the new token MEME at $0.0001112. The address still holds 88.5% of its position, ranking second in profit among MEME holders.
TREE NEWS update: The IMF attributed Bitcoin accumulated by El Salvador since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after the country reported a $100 million acquisition. The fund clarified that no public funds were used, responding to scrutiny over the government’s Bitcoin strategy.
TREE NEWS update: AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron publicly criticized Robinhood’s tokenized stock program on X, calling it “despicable, outrageous, and revolting” for involving shares of AMC and over 190 companies without US securities registration. Aron said AMC is unrelated and will immediately hire outside securities lawyers to investigate. Robinhood’s disclosure notes the tokens are unregistered and restricted from US persons.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s price relative to gold climbed to 18.17 on Sept. 4, the highest since January, meaning one bitcoin now buys just over 18 ounces of gold. Both assets rose as analysts cite market concerns over governments diluting debt through currency devaluation. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned of ‘world debt deluge,’ while SkyBridge’s Anthony Scaramucci called the G20 finance ministers’ stance ‘the best bitcoin ad of the year.’
TREE NEWS update: Binance announced on X that users can claim the Binance Alpha airdrop and trade starting today at 15:00 UTC+8. Only those holding at least 235 Binance Alpha points are eligible. Claims are first-come, first-served until the pool is exhausted or the event ends. Specific tokens will be announced via official channels.
TREE NEWS update: Binance Futures will list USDT-margined perpetual contracts for BYD (H-shares, 1211) and Quanto perpetuals for Lenovo Group (0992) on September 7, 2026, at 10:00 and 10:05 (UTC+8) respectively, both with up to 20x leverage.
TREE NEWS update: ByteDance and ZTE’s co-developed Doubao phone, the Nubia NaviX Ultra, will feature CXMT’s LPDDR5X memory at 10667Mbps, marking the first mass-production application of a domestic chip at that speed. The announcement was made via Changxin Storage and Nubia’s official Weibo accounts.
TREE NEWS update: The US and UK have formed a joint alliance to combat crypto scam centers, agreeing to parallel investigations and information sharing. Authorities plan a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.
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