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Coinbase has natively launched tokenized stocks on Base using the B20 standard, backed 1:1 by underlying shares held in regulated custody. Non-U.S. users can now access and trade stocks like Apple and Nvidia 24/7 with just a wallet, while also using them as collateral or liquidity in DeFi protocols, transforming traditional equities into programmable on-chain assets.
Read MoreThe US Treasury has imposed sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, individuals, and vessels across nuclear, missile, cyber, and oil networks. Five sectors—digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping—are now flagged for potential secondary sanctions, with certain payment licenses to Iran suspended.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a wallet suspected to be linked to Multicoin Capital transferred approximately 106,100 HYPE tokens (worth $8.41M) to Coinbase Prime on August 25th, sparking speculation about institutional portfolio movements.
Read MoreThe US Treasury is reportedly considering bond buybacks and shifting issuance toward shorter maturities to counter speculators betting on surging yields. This short-term maneuver aims to ease financial conditions ahead of elections, yet analysts warn it fails to address the core challenges of massive debt and intense capital competition.
Read MoreCoinbase will launch spot trading for Basecat (BASECAT) and DebtReliefBot (DRB) on August 25. The BASECAT-USD and DRB-USD trading pairs will be available once liquidity conditions are met and regional support is confirmed.
Read MoreMetaplanet's US-based Bitcoin treasury subsidiary, Super League, has raised $2.3 million through an at-the-market offering. This marks its first US capital raise, signaling a dual-market strategy to fund global Bitcoin reserve expansion.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a mystery trader holds nearly $60M in gold longs on Hyperliquid, with over $6.35M in unrealized profit, while simultaneously shorting SanDisk. The trader's total position exceeds $82M, showcasing a sophisticated long-short strategy.
Read MoreSpaceXAI adopts NVIDIA's Vera CPU, designed specifically for AI agents, to power its Starmind AI satellite initiative. This move highlights a shift towards hardware optimized for the complex, tool-using workflows of agentic AI, signaling a new phase in infrastructure competition.
Read MoreCiti has raised its 0-3 month gold price target to $4,800 per ounce from $4,500, while keeping its 6-12 month target at $5,000. The revision signals strong near-term optimism driven by macroeconomic risks, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central bank demand.
Read MoreBitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark on August 24, hitting its highest price since mid-May with a 3.42% daily gain. The rally has seen BTC climb nearly 30% in just eight days, signaling strong bullish momentum. Ethereum also joined the uptrend, reaching a key high not seen in over six months.
Read MoreOn-chain investigator ZachXBT reports that two U.S.-based crypto investment platforms may have suffered data breaches this year, exposing sensitive user information. An attacker allegedly stole over $1.2 million using leaked data, but neither company has publicly disclosed the incidents.
Read MoreNVIDIA's Groq 3 LPX AI inference accelerator has entered full-scale production, according to industry sources. The chip is optimized for real-time AI workloads, promising enhanced efficiency for deploying models in cloud and edge computing environments.
Read MoreThe U.S. government has proposed raising the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, reviving a Trump-era policy blocked by courts earlier this year. The draft rule enters a 30-day public comment period and could be finalized by year-end, impacting tech and research sectors reliant on skilled foreign workers.
Read MoreBitcoin miner Ionic Digital increased its self-held BTC by 21 to 2,882, valued around $168.7M. Q2 revenue hit $48.6M, with ~90% from AI & HPC leasing. A long-term deal with AI cloud provider Nscale highlights its shift to diversified computing services.
Read MoreBitcoin has decisively broken through the $79,000 barrier, currently trading at $79,022.89 with a 24-hour gain exceeding 2%. This article analyzes the market context behind the surge, explores potential catalysts, and offers essential risk management guidance for navigating the current volatile landscape.
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