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ByteDance has begun pre-training a massive AI model potentially scaling to 10 trillion parameters, according to the Financial Times. This ambitious project, if fully realized, would rival the scale of top US closed-source models. It signals a strategic shift towards in-house R&D to compete at the global forefront.
Read MoreThe hacker behind the Coldcard theft of 2,055 BTC ($130 million) has moved 30.185 BTC ($1.94 million) to a new wallet. The August 7 transaction raises fresh concerns about the movement of stolen funds and ongoing security risks.
Read MoreAnalysis suggests the US administration is unlikely to accept Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz. With midterm elections approaching, symbolic military action—such as seizing an island—could be pursued for domestic political gains, escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreSK Hynix has invested an estimated 10-40 trillion won in Korean bonds this year, focusing on high-grade, short-term debt. Its cash reserves surged to 88 trillion won by Q2, up 62% quarterly, revealing new treasury strategies amid semiconductor market shifts.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs refutes market concerns that coordinated US-Japan currency intervention could undermine the dollar's reserve status. The bank argues such actions have limited impact and calls the premise of the US blocking foreign Treasury sales "far-fetched," affirming the dollar's enduring global dominance.
Read MoreShip traffic through the Hormuz Strait fell sharply this week as markets monitor Iran-Oman diplomatic talks. The decline in oil tanker transits highlights how regional geopolitics directly impact this vital global energy corridor.
Read MoreAn Abu Dhabi sovereign fund is leading a potential 1 trillion yen investment to develop Japan's largest AI data center. The project, set to feature NVIDIA servers, aligns with Japan's national growth strategy aiming to attract massive private and public tech infrastructure investments by 2035.
Read MoreAnalysis suggests the Trump administration is unlikely to accept Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz. With midterms approaching, policy may harden, potentially seeking a limited symbolic military victory for domestic political gain rather than a lasting geopolitical agreement.
Read MoreOn August 7th, US spot crypto ETFs saw significant capital movement. Bitcoin ETFs led with robust net inflows, while Ethereum ETFs also attracted substantial funds. The data indicates sustained institutional interest in core crypto assets.
Read MoreKey midday crypto developments: EU's MiCA may block major stablecoins, OpenAI goes free after losing ground to DeepSeek, US CLARITY Act vote delayed to September. Coinbase BTC premium stays negative, Tether expands into Saudi RWA market, signaling shifting regulatory and competitive landscapes.
Read MoreA Japanese listed company has released key performance data for its cryptocurrency operations. The report details steady growth in Bitcoin lending with significant interest income, alongside stable yen-denominated returns from ETH and SOL staking activities.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a prominent Ethereum address has accumulated 3.91 million LIT tokens over two months, investing $9.1 million at an average price of $2.33. This significant accumulation has drawn market attention to the LIT project's potential.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a whale address has significantly increased its short position on HYPE, now valued at approximately $30.44 million. The position is currently facing an unrealized loss of around $1.52 million, with cumulative losses over the past week reaching $2.27 million.
Read MoreOn August 7, A-share memory chip stocks surged across the board. Notably, investor Ge Weidong significantly increased his stake in GigaDevice during Q2, signaling confidence in the sector's recovery. This capital move, coupled with industry cyclical trends, fueled the market rally.
Read MoreOndo Perps, the perpetual futures protocol from Ondo Finance, has processed nearly $7 billion in trading volume within its first month of public launch. This explosive growth highlights strong market demand for structured derivatives and could reshape competition in the decentralized perps market.
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