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Crypto custody firm Copper is attracting acquisition interest, but current bids of around $200M fall significantly short of the $500M valuation sought earlier this year. The company, once valued at $2.5B, has pivoted its business focus after closing its enterprise custody unit.
Read MoreAn anonymous White House official stated there are currently no ongoing or scheduled negotiations between the US and Iran. The official confirmed maritime enforcement measures remain active, with the Strait of Hormuz open and sea mines cleared.
Read MoreA Federal Reserve official states inflation remains elevated, challenging price stability goals. However, moderated tariff pressures and shipping lane developments make disinflation the most likely outcome, shaping future policy expectations.
Read MoreA new automated token portfolio service enables eligible non-US users to automatically replicate and rebalance professionally designed portfolios, including tokenized US stocks in cutting-edge themes like AI and robotics. Users maintain self-custody while paying a modest strategy fee for institutional-grade allocation.
Read MoreOn August 25th, major US stock indices opened higher, led by strong gains in optical communications and memory chip sectors. Several related stocks posted notable increases. Market attention also turned to stock purchases linked to Pelosi, adding another layer to the day's trading narrative.
Read MoreA digital asset investment firm has secured $17 million in strategic funding led by a UK asset manager. The capital will accelerate infrastructure for asset tokenization and explore blockchain applications in traditional finance management, issuance, and trading.
Read MoreApple has launched refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio models, emphasizing major AI compute enhancements. Featuring upgraded chips with advanced neural engines and memory architecture, the new hardware enables developers to run and fine-tune large AI models directly on Mac.
Read MoreKey developments unfolded on Aug 25 evening. Grayscale's Zcash spot ETF debuted on NYSE Arca. Alibaba's Jack Ma increased share holdings, while leveraged products linked to Samsung and SK Hynix saw outflows. A former X executive hinted at crypto integration, and a large ETH/BTC position was closed profitably. US ADP employment data was also released.
Read MoreLayerZero will launch ATLAS, a blockchain exchange for financial institutions, this fall. It will serve as foundational infrastructure, initially supporting spot and perpetual contracts, with plans for derivatives. Built on LayerZero's new Zero blockchain, it's already attracting interest from major financial players.
Read MoreA leading incubator has selected 24 early-stage companies for its latest cohort, investing $500,000 in each. The 10-week program focuses on rebuilding global financial infrastructure, from stablecoin payments to AI-native execution.
Read MoreAI startup Emerald AI secured $150M in funding, reaching a $1.05B valuation. Its software dynamically manages data center power usage, reducing load during peak times to ease grid strain from AI compute growth. The company has deployed projects in California and partners with major tech firms.
Read MoreGrayscale has launched the world's first Zcash spot ETF (ZCSH) on NYSE Arca. Converted from a 2017 private trust, it offers traditional investors direct exposure to the privacy-focused cryptocurrency ZEC. Grayscale positions it as a high-risk satellite holding, amid ongoing attention to the network's recent security upgrades.
Read MoreAI infrastructure leader CoreWeave has launched its digital engineering platform, Rescale. This integrated solution provides cloud HPC, advanced AI hardware, and simulation software to streamline complex engineering workflows, accelerating innovation for research and development teams.
Read MoreThe latest ADP report shows US private payrolls increased by 11.75K in the first week of August, accelerating from the prior period. This key labor market indicator, often seen as a precursor to official jobs data, offers insights into hiring trends and economic momentum.
Read MoreArthur Hayes announced on August 25th that eligibility for the FLOP token airdrop will be determined by user activity on the testnet. A token faucet will be accessible via Technocore.chat for users with specific DID keys. The project has allocated 20% of its total supply for the airdrop, with further details to follow.
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