TREE NEWS update: In the past 24 hours, short liquidations across crypto markets surpassed $2.7 billion, marking the largest short squeeze day in nearly two years. This extreme volatility highlights heightened market risk and leverage.
TREE NEWS reports: RootData’s latest data on stock derivative exchanges reveals that among the top 10, SuperEx has the highest price spread at 0.092%. This metric highlights comparative trading costs and liquidity across platforms.
TREE NEWS reports: China’s humanoid robot shipments exceeded 40,000 units in the first half of the year, accounting for 97% of the global total. This highlights China’s dominance in the emerging humanoid robotics sector.
TREE NEWS update: President Trump stated that CFTC Chair Michael Selig is working to bring the geoblocked perpetual futures venue Hyperliquid into the US in a fully compliant manner. The news boosted HYPE and Hyperliquid Strategies shares while dragging down CME and Cboe.
TREE NEWS update: Wang Xingxing, CEO of Unitree Robotics, stated that the ‘ChatGPT moment’ for embodied intelligence could arrive in 2 to 10 years. He emphasized the need for breakthroughs in AI models and hardware to achieve general-purpose robotics. The timeline reflects ongoing industry challenges and expectations.
TREE NEWS update: BitGo’s Korean entity has completed VASP registration, becoming the first overseas crypto company to directly obtain a license in South Korea. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for the company’s expansion in Asia.
TREE NEWS reports: Honeypot Finance has completed the acquisition of Play402, a move that expands its footprint in the crypto space. The deal underscores ongoing consolidation within the DeFi sector.
TREE NEWS reports: Two wallet addresses have accumulated Ethereum (ETH) worth over $18.31 million, according to on-chain data. The purchases indicate significant whale activity in the crypto market, potentially signaling bullish sentiment.
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 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 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.
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