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Blockchain data reveals a potential strategic shift by an a16z-linked entity, which accumulated $7.3M worth of HYPE tokens in 8 hours after recent sell-offs. The same address had deposited nearly $25M worth of HYPE to exchanges earlier this month, making this buy-back move a significant point of market analysis.
Read MoreSK Hynix addresses concerns about a potential AI investment slowdown. The company argues that efficient AI models will not reduce demand but expand service accessibility, driving greater memory needs. Through talks with key clients, it confirms the sustainability of AI investments, expecting robust infrastructure spending to continue well beyond next year.
Read MoreOn July 29th, South Korea's KOSPI index accelerated its decline, dropping 1% intraday. Semiconductor stocks showed stark divergence: SK Hynix shares plunged 4.5%, while Samsung Electronics' early gains sharply narrowed to less than 1%, reflecting heightened market caution.
Read MoreCoursera invests $100M in LearnVector, the AI-native learning startup founded by co-founder Andrew Ng, acquiring a roughly one-third stake. LearnVector aims to transform professional education for white-collar workers through personalized, one-on-one AI tutoring. First courses are slated for early 2027.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals that prominent investment firm Multicoin Capital has been actively unstaking HYPE tokens. After transferring $37M worth of HYPE to Coinbase a week ago, the firm has now completed unstaking 1.97M HYPE ($108M), with a portion moved to Coinbase Prime. HYPE price has fallen 10% during this period.
Read MoreThe US Senate overwhelmingly approved a procedural vote on a new sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. Key measures include imposing 100% secondary tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and gas, and extending existing sanctions against Iran. This signals a significant escalation in US foreign policy with broad implications for global energy and geopolitics.
Read MoreJump Capital has closed a $350 million fund exclusively for artificial intelligence investments, according to The Information. This move signals a strategic focus on AI, following the firm's earlier spin-off of its crypto team into Jump Crypto.
Read MoreFollowing a liquidation incident triggered by abnormal external market data, a trading platform will fully compensate affected users and accelerate pricing mechanism reforms. The plan includes reducing reliance on external sources and increasing the weight of its own order book for price discovery.
Read MoreUS Central Command announced joint precision strikes with Saudi forces in eastern Iraq on July 28, targeting Iran-backed armed groups. The operation responds to over 30 drone attacks by Iranian proxies in 72 hours. The US warned Iran to cease attacks or face further military action.
Read MoreOn July 29, Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened higher. The KOSPI index rose 1.2%, with SK Hynix gaining 2% after reporting a surge in Q2 operating profit, and Samsung Electronics up 3%. The Nikkei 225 also opened slightly higher, lifted by semiconductor sector performance.
Read MoreGrayscale's latest analysis suggests HYPE, valued at a 15-18x forward P/E ratio based on real cash flow, remains attractive compared to fintech peers like Coinbase. The report highlights a new valuation paradigm using token earnings, offering a fresh perspective on crypto asset valuation.
Read MoreCoinbase's new Canada CEO Eric Richmond aims to expand offerings like derivatives and DeFi, positioning the platform as a comprehensive financial hub. He argues that Canada's current reliance on regulatory exemptions must evolve into clearer, dedicated laws to support the industry's next phase.
Read MoreVISA reported strong Q3 results, with net revenue reaching $11.6 billion, surpassing market estimates of $11.4 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.32, also beating the forecast of $3.23, highlighting resilient payment volume growth.
Read MoreOvernight developments suggest crypto markets may have bottomed, per Tom Lee. Morgan Stanley launched Ethereum and Solana ETPs, signaling institutional adoption. Zcash completed a major privacy upgrade, while the U.S. CLARITY Act gained support, though stablecoin yield provisions face scrutiny.
Read MoreGold prices extended losses ahead of the Fed's rate decision, trading near $4020. Market expectations for a 25-basis-point hike remain divided, with inflation data and oil price spikes complicating the outlook. Despite a significant pullback since the conflict began, dip-buying near the $4000 level provides key support.
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