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Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $69,000 support level amid significant volatility, currently trading around $68,980. While maintaining a 24-hour gain of 6.79%, momentum has clearly slowed. This analysis examines the market shift and potential next moves.
Read MoreMarket sources report that AI chip startup Fractile has secured an approximately $250 million chip supply deal with Anthropic. Following the transaction, Fractile aims to pursue a valuation of around $6.5 billion, highlighting robust investor confidence in specialized AI hardware.
Read MoreA Standard Chartered analyst forecasts Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by late 2026, identifying $65,500 as a crucial technical level. The report also links potential price appreciation to recent US Treasury liquidity measures, suggesting macro conditions may favor Bitcoin.
Read MoreThe US CFTC has opened a public comment period on listing computing power derivatives and establishing market rules. This move aims to create a regulatory framework for the emerging market, positioning the US to lead in the AI era. The comment period will last 60 days.
Read MoreThe U.S. Treasury's $18 billion 20-year bond auction on August 20 saw a high yield of 5.204%. Despite expanded buyback support announced the same day, a tail and below-average bid-to-cover ratio indicated softer demand, adding uncertainty to the long-end rate trajectory.
Read MoreBitcoin surged 8% to near $69,500, breaking a prolonged trading range. The rally was fueled by a combination of improved regulatory sentiment, expanded U.S. Treasury buybacks easing macro pressures, and massive short covering. While sentiment has shifted, sustaining momentum toward $75K remains the key test.
Read MoreStandard Chartered and HSBC have successfully completed the world's first real-time cross-border transaction via SWIFT's new blockchain ledger. Leveraging tokenized deposits, the transaction matched and netted obligations while preserving existing payment rails and compliance controls, marking a pivotal step toward 24/7 global payments.
Read MoreThe latest Fed minutes indicate inflation expectations remain similar to June, but the economic outlook has softened due to weaker recent data. Staff see downside risks to growth and employment, but upside risks to inflation, with geopolitical tensions and AI's impact as key uncertainties.
Read MoreSpaceX, led by Elon Musk, reportedly made an attempt to acquire AI programming startup Cognition. The move suggests a strategic push to enhance software development capabilities and engineering automation within the aerospace giant.
Read MorePayment giant Stripe has agreed to acquire AI routing firm OpenRouter. The deal signals Stripe's push to integrate advanced AI into its core infrastructure, aiming to enhance transaction efficiency, security, and scalability through intelligent traffic management.
Read MoreCoinbase will add support for Aligned (ALIGN) starting August 20. Eligible users can now generate deposit addresses in preparation for trading availability, marking a significant expansion of the platform's asset offerings.
Read MoreNvidia is in advanced talks to invest in AI data labeling firm Mercor, potentially part of a funding round valuing Mercor at $20 billion. The move underscores Nvidia's strategic push into open-source AI models, with its Nemotron model driving increased collaboration.
Read MoreAlex Thorn of Galaxy Digital reported that retail buying bias for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT hit a two-year high on August 20. This surge suggests a potential shift in retail sentiment and may signal the start of renewed capital inflows from individual investors.
Read MoreBlockchain data reveals Bhutan transferred 300 BTC to a new address, valued at $19.3 million. This significant move by a national entity sparks discussions on sovereign crypto asset management and security strategies.
Read MoreThe latest Fed minutes reveal concerns over inflated AI stock valuations tied to infrastructure expansion. Officials warn that a market reassessment could trigger broad repricing and tighter financial conditions. Increased Treasury market volatility is also flagged as a potential risk to financial stability.
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