TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged past $68,000 amid a broader crypto rally after the U.S. Treasury announced plans to at least double its long-dated bond buybacks. Short positions accounted for 91% of the day’s liquidations, totaling $1.7 billion, as Ether gained 9% and total market value rose 5.1%.
TREE NEWS reports: The US banking regulator has promised to finalize the GENIUS stablecoin rules by November, following a 376-page proposal released in February. The rules aim to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date.
TREE NEWS update: President Trump will meet with cryptocurrency executives at the White House, following a stalled vote on the Clarity Act. The meeting signals potential policy shifts in the crypto regulatory landscape.
TREE NEWS reports: VanEck reports that Bitcoin has triggered 8 capitulation indicators, suggesting a potential bottom. However, they note that the real buying advantage may require waiting for a full year cycle, implying prolonged market weakness.
TREE NEWS update: The upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision is expected to be dominated by inflation concerns and internal policy divergence. Markets are closely watching for signals on future monetary policy, with potential implications for risk assets including cryptocurrencies.
TREE NEWS update: SGH Macro Advisors’ Tim Duy notes that dissents at Fed meetings have become more common amid economic pressures and unclear policy paths. Markets will focus on how widespread inflation concerns are among officials, with some advocating rate hikes as the labor market stabilizes. The degree of policy divergence will offer clues on future rate moves.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has opened a public comment period on the listing of hashrate derivative contracts, a move that could formalize crypto mining-related financial products. This regulatory step may pave the way for standardized hashrate futures, offering miners new hedging tools and boosting institutional participation.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expects to finalize rules under the GENIUS Act before November, incorporating feedback from the crypto industry. The regulatory framework aims to provide clarity for stablecoin issuers and digital asset activities.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged toward $70,000, triggering $1.14 billion in short liquidations within an hour, fueled by a White House meeting with crypto leaders and softer Federal Reserve signals. The rally highlights renewed bullish momentum, though analysts warn that the pain for bears may not be over.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged to an 11-week high, driven by expectations of increased US Treasury buybacks. Analysts suggest this move signals growing institutional interest and potential liquidity boosts for risk assets.
TREE NEWS update: Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick predicts Bitcoin could reach $100,000, citing improving liquidity and a potential cycle bottom as BTC rebounds toward $69,000. The analyst points to the US Treasury’s doubling of long-end buybacks as a key liquidity driver.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin jumped nearly 3% to above $68,000 after the U.S. Treasury announced it would more than double its government debt repurchases, boosting risk appetite. The move highlights the ongoing sensitivity of crypto markets to macroeconomic policy signals.
TREE NEWS reports: The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has imposed a five-year trading ban on former Alameda Research and FTX executives, concluding its case against them. This follows a $12.7 billion settlement with FTX and Alameda in August 2024 for disgorgement and restitution.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin surged to an 11-week high, joining a broad rally in US stocks, after the US Treasury announced it would at least double its debt buyback operations starting in September. The move boosted risk appetite across markets.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee will convene its inaugural meeting on August 20, 2025 (early morning Aug 21 Beijing time). The agenda includes discussions on digital asset market structure and tokenization, signaling regulatory focus on crypto innovation.
TREE NEWS update: Former President Trump announced that American farmers will no longer be subject to tariffs, signaling a potential shift in trade policy. This development could impact agricultural markets and global trade dynamics.
TREE NEWS reports: A well-known trader asserts that Bitcoin’s long-term target remains above $150,000, but suggests the traditional four-year market cycle may ultimately be altered. The view reflects growing institutional adoption and changing market dynamics.
TREE NEWS reports: Prosus plans to invest $100 million in Indian fintech company Navi, marking Navi’s first institutional funding round. The investment underscores Prosus’s continued focus on India’s financial technology sector.
TREE NEWS reports: Strive CEO predicts Bitcoin could experience its strongest macro tailwind period in the next 5-7 years. The statement suggests favorable conditions for the leading cryptocurrency, potentially driven by macroeconomic factors.
TREE NEWS update: Hong Kong’s ZD Group has been classified as a fraud case by the Hong Kong police, involving HK$1 billion in IPO ‘subscription’ funds. The company is accused of misappropriating funds intended for new stock subscriptions, marking a major scandal in the city’s financial sector.
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