TREE NEWS update: Russia’s largest bank forecasts that crypto trading volume could reach $46 billion in the first year under new regulations. This prediction highlights the potential growth of the crypto market in Russia following regulatory clarity.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr has exited the mining pool Ocean, which he co-founded. The departure marks a significant change in the pool’s direction and governance.
TREE NEWS update: The Berlin city government suffered a cyberattack, with the hacker group Rhysida demanding 30 bitcoins as ransom. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats to public institutions.
TREE NEWS update: Pons, a token launch platform on Robinhood Chain, has seen its PONS token surge from $60M to $400M market cap in a week, now around $300M, driven by record token issuance and trading volumes. Daily protocol revenue hit $930K, surpassing Jupiter and Polymarket, with 80% of fees used to buy back and burn PONS, creating a positive flywheel. Sustainability depends on Robinhood Chain meme momentum and Pons’ market share.
TREE NEWS reports: HyperEVM’s ecosystem is heating up as HYPE hits new highs, with gas fees soaring above Ethereum’s. Meme coins like EGG and CHAMELEON have surged, while projects like Motion, Kinetiq, HyperLend, and Project X are gaining traction. The ecosystem’s sustainability remains uncertain as high fees may limit long-term growth.
TREE NEWS reports: RootData has released its latest ranking of stock derivatives exchanges, with Binance, Hyperliquid, and Gate taking the top three positions. The ranking reflects the current competitive landscape in the crypto derivatives market.
TREE NEWS update: More Markets, a DeFi protocol, suffered an attack where the attacker siphoned off 15.5 million WFLOW tokens, impacting funds worth approximately $9.3 million. The incident highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities in the decentralized finance space.
TREE NEWS reports: A trader who bought 30,002 SOL at $182 each a year ago and staked them, earning 1,860 SOL rewards, has sold all 31,862 SOL for $3.25 million, incurring a total loss of $2.2 million. The trade highlights the volatility of staking and holding crypto assets.
TREE NEWS update: Gate has completed cash dividend distribution for 99 US stocks including Starbucks (SBUX), Citigroup (C), and Novo Nordisk (NVO), paying out in USDT equivalent to eligible users. The distribution covers corporate dividend dates from August 24 to 28, 2026, across multiple sectors. Users can view details in the app’s TradFi-stock section.
TREE NEWS reports: HyperliquidNews announced on X that Builder Code revenue has surpassed $100 million. This marks a significant milestone for the platform, reflecting strong adoption and usage.
TREE NEWS update: Venus Protocol has introduced a Liquidity Hub to serve as a unified entry point for liquidity, streamlining access to its decentralized lending services. The move aims to enhance user experience and capital efficiency within the Venus ecosystem.
TREE NEWS update: In the past 30 days, 25 traders on the FOMO platform have each made over $1 million in profit. This highlights the platform’s high volatility and potential for large gains.
TREE NEWS reports: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee suggests that four catalysts could trigger a rally in Ethereum, potentially driving ETH to $6000 if Bitcoin reaches $150,000 and the ETH/BTC ratio returns to 0.04. He highlights the possibility of an ETH ETF, network upgrades, and increased institutional adoption as key drivers.
TREE NEWS reports: Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has moved 1,600 BTC to two new wallets, according to on-chain data. The transfer may be part of its treasury management strategy, as the company has been accumulating Bitcoin.
TREE NEWS update: HyperliquidNews announced on X that the total result trading volume on Hyperliquid has surpassed $300 million. This milestone highlights the growing activity on the platform.
TREE NEWS update: Bitget has introduced an exclusive ETH wealth management product for VIP users, offering a comprehensive APR of up to 4.5%. This move aims to attract high-tier users by providing enhanced yield opportunities on their ETH holdings.
TREE NEWS update: Binance will stop supporting the BounceBit mainnet following a hack that halted operations, and will enable BB token deposits and withdrawals on BNB Smart Chain starting September 1 at 23:00 (UTC+8). The move aims to ensure continued access for users amid the security incident.
TREE NEWS update: Fomo’s official data shows 25 traders have achieved $1 million in profits over the past 30 days, with top trader @unipcs earning over $5.8 million. In total, 26 traders on the platform have reached this milestone.
TREE NEWS update: Binance has recorded a net inflow of $15.6 billion over the past month, exceeding the total assets held on Robinhood. This highlights Binance’s dominant position in the crypto market and growing user trust.
TREE NEWS update: Wintermute’s short position on Hyperliquid has turned into a floating profit of $1.73 million. The move reflects a successful bearish bet amid market conditions.
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