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Coinbase announced that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) issued by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, and will establish an international tokenization hub in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This permission allows it to conduct investment transaction arrangement and custody business, laying the regulatory foundation for launching tokenized securities.
Odaily News: Coinbase announced on X that it has designated Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as its international tokenization hub. With the newly obtained FSRA license, the company can now offer global securities to any user with a wallet. Coinbase stated that the next frontier of global finance is the on-chain space, and it is advancing related development from the UAE.
Odaily News - Bitget has officially launched an institutional-grade CFD liquidity solution, targeting quantitative teams, proprietary trading firms, funds, brokers, and high-net-worth professional traders, supporting high-frequency trading, spot-futures arbitrage, and automated trading scenarios such as Expert Advisors (EA). As professional trading institutions continue to demand greater execution efficiency, liquidity, and low latency, this solution aims to provide a more stable and efficient execution environment for large-volume, high-frequency trading.On the execution and liquidity front, Bitget adopts a 100% STP (Straight-Through Processing) model, routing orders directly to external liquidity pools and aggregating multi-level market depth from global Tier-1 banks and non-bank market makers, thereby reducing slippage and market impact during large-order execution. Additionally, trading servers are deployed in core financial data centers such as LD4 in London and TY3 in Tokyo, supporting sub-millisecond order matching via dedicated lines and fiber-optic connections, and offering a FIX API to facilitate institutional clients' integration with existing trading systems, bridging tools, and liquidity aggregation platforms.In terms of fund management, client assets are segregated from platform operating funds, with independent custody accounts, compliance reviews, and third-party audit mechanisms enhancing asset management transparency. The launch of this institutional-grade liquidity solution further strengthens Bitget's CFD backend trading infrastructure, complementing its existing retail-facing products and covering a multi-tiered range of trading needs from retail traders to professional institutions.
Odaily News - According to the latest LinkedIn post by Gate Europe CEO Dr. Giovanni Cunti, as the digital asset industry continues to mature, the role of digital asset platforms is evolving from traditional trading services to a broader range of financial solutions. User demand has also expanded beyond simply trading digital assets to encompass multi-asset allocation, fund management, digital payments, and new financial products.Dr. Giovanni Cunti stated that the development of stablecoins, tokenized assets, digital payments, and multi-asset investment products is accelerating the convergence of digital assets with traditional finance. Digital asset platforms are transforming from single-purpose trading venues into comprehensive financial infrastructure that connects different financial products, markets, and forms of value.He noted that as digital asset services further penetrate the traditional financial sector, secure, transparent, compliant, and reliable infrastructure will become the core foundation for the industry's long-term development. Gate Europe continues to advance its European compliance efforts, having obtained Europe's MiCA and PI licenses under the supervision of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), strengthening its global compliance framework. Looking ahead, Gate Europe will continue to uphold responsible innovation, building a more transparent, compliant, and trustworthy digital asset service environment, and providing individual and institutional users with services that connect to a broader financial ecosystem.
Odaily News: Gurinder Singh Josan, Co-Chair of the UK Parliamentary Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), along with Lord Vaizey of Didcot, has written to the CEOs of all major UK banks, demanding clarification on how they treat crypto and digital asset businesses. The letter raises six questions covering banks' current policies, whether they provide services to crypto businesses, related transaction restrictions and the factors determining them, and asks whether practices will be adjusted once the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory regime takes effect. The group noted that many crypto businesses struggle to open bank accounts in the UK, with some banks also restricting related payments. The letter stems from a parliamentary inquiry into banking service access launched on July 21, with written submissions open until August 31. A January survey by the UK Cryptoasset Business Council estimated that banks block or delay around 40% of transactions to crypto exchanges. HSBC, NatWest, Monzo, and Nationwide cap monthly transfers to crypto exchanges at between £5,000 and £10,000, while Starling and Chase UK prohibit such transfers altogether. UK Treasury Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby stated that the government does not want FCA-licensed firms to face banking restrictions solely because of their industry; the FCA completed related rules in June, with the regime becoming mandatory in October 2027. (Decrypt)
Coinbase announced the launch of derivative products for eligible professional investors in the UK, covering perpetual contracts, dated futures, and crypto options, with related services to be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks. This product expansion is based on its recently obtained MiFID license, covering over 170 contracts, including crypto assets, commodities, stocks, and foreign exchange, further advancing its comprehensive trading platform strategy in the UK market.
HTX DeepThink columnist and HTX Research analyst Chloe (@ChloeTalk1) pointed out in her analysis that the core contradiction in the current macro market has shifted from "when the Fed will cut rates" to "whether the Fed needs to raise rates again." Warsh attempted to reduce the impact of single-month data on policy, but since his policy framework has not been fully understood by the market, July and August inflation data have instead become the key variables determining September policy expectations. If core CPI remains at 0.2% or below, the market will re-trade inflation decline and policy pause; if it consecutively exceeds expectations, the Fed will face a binary choice of "raise rates or lose credibility."
According to Chaoxiang Research, Citigroup's research report on August 9 noted that the FCC's proposed ban on Chinese optical modules entering the U.S. market, as reported by Reuters, remains at the proposal stage, and optical modules have not been listed in any effective bans. Chinese optical module suppliers hold a 60% to 70% share of high-speed optical modules for U.S. hyperscale vendors, and non-Chinese suppliers cannot fill the gap in the short term, making the likelihood of the ban being implemented low. Although FCC Order 26-50 establishes two types of restricted list mechanisms for manufacturers and origins, optical modules are only mentioned in the bill of materials disclosure examples and are not restricted products. Citigroup believes that the origin restriction path is more likely to be implemented than the manufacturer restriction, but the probability of implementation in the near term is very low. Eoptolink and Dongshan Precision have the largest exposure to U.S. optical module exports and face higher risks if the ban is implemented; TFC Communication, as a passive component supplier, is relatively insulated. Citigroup gives a buy rating to Eoptolink, Dongshan Precision, and TFC Communication, with target prices of 701 yuan, 350 yuan, and 419 yuan RMB, respectively.
Odaily News: The UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is exploring how tokenized gold can be incorporated into wholesale markets, including whether it can be used as collateral. The discussions involve regulatory approaches for institutional markets, with related rules potentially being announced in the coming months. The regulatory discussion comes as London seeks to consolidate its position as a global hub for gold trading. According to data from the World Gold Council, London currently accounts for approximately 70% of global gold trading volume, with Shanghai and Hong Kong competing for a larger share of wholesale business. HSBC launched a tokenized gold product for retail investors in Hong Kong more than two years ago, reporting cumulative trading volume exceeding $2.2 billion with more than 276,000 transactions. The FCA does not directly regulate physical gold trading, but it does regulate gold derivatives and publicly listed exchange-traded products. (Bitcoin.com News)
The South Korean State Council approved the Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Specific Financial Information Act, expanding the crypto asset Travel Rule from currently applying only to transfers above 1 million KRW to all transfers to prevent splitting transactions to evade regulation. The new regulations also tighten VASP admission, expand the scope of major shareholder review, and add new financial requirements such as a debt ratio not exceeding 200%; transfers with overseas exchanges and personal wallets will be managed differentially according to risk levels, and high-risk transactions may be prohibited. The Travel Rule and related regulations will be implemented six months after publication.
Odaily News: Payment company Stripe did not sign long-term supplier contracts with third-party stablecoin APIs. Instead, after Bridge achieved $5 billion in annualized cross-border transaction volume, Stripe acquired it outright for $1.1 billion and integrated stablecoin infrastructure into its global checkout layer. Fintech platform Robinhood did not expand internationally through external trading venues. Instead, it acquired cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, obtaining more than 50 global regulatory licenses and institutional liquidity. From 2012 to 2018, early B2B fintech startups paid traditional banks for proof-of-concept pilot fees. From 1996 to 2001, telecom infrastructure startups raised over $50 billion to lay dark fiber. (Bitcoin.com News)
Odaily News, Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, stated that the Trump administration will continue negotiations with Democrats until the Senate holds a vote on the CLARITY Act in September, but cannot wait indefinitely. The Senate is expected to hold a cloture vote on the bill in mid-September, a procedure that requires 60 votes for the bill to advance to a final vote. The CLARITY Act aims to establish a federal market structure for digital assets, clarify the conditions under which crypto tokens are subject to securities or commodities regulations, and regulate trading platforms. Disputes remain unresolved regarding stricter ethics provisions tied to Trump-associated crypto interests, as well as rules that would allow companies to pay rewards to stablecoin holders. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily News, August 11 - Web3 security firm CertiK has released its report "Intel3D: PSAV and Brazil's New Security Standards." The report notes that as the deadline for authorization applications set by the Central Bank of Brazil (October 30 this year) approaches, local Virtual Asset Service Providers (PSAVs) are facing a wave of concentrated compliance adjustments. Independent third-party compliance and security certifications are also transitioning from industry best practices to critical requirements for market access. According to the report, CertiK has already begun conducting independent external audits in accordance with Central Bank of Brazil Normative Instruction No. 701.As one of the markets with the highest crypto adoption rates globally, the impact of Brazil's regulatory transformation may extend far beyond its domestic market. The report shows that Brazil currently ranks fifth globally in actual crypto adoption rates. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Brazil received $318.8 billion in on-chain asset value, accounting for nearly one-third of South America's on-chain activity during the same period. Stablecoins have become a critical infrastructure in the local digital asset market, representing approximately 80% of the trading volume in crypto asset transactions reported to Brazil's Federal Revenue Service.
Odaily News, Patrick Witt stated on the X platform that the administration remains committed to passing the *CLARITY Act* in September. He noted that only legislation can provide lasting rules, and such legislation is needed now more than ever. Furthermore, Patrick Witt criticized that every time Democrats delay the bill, the U.S. falls further behind in the crypto competition, undermining its global financial market leadership, weakening national security, and depriving law enforcement of tools to combat crypto crime. He stated that the *CLARITY Act* is the result of years of genuine bipartisan cooperation, and Democrats still have the opportunity to shape U.S. digital asset policy by supporting the legislation. The administration will remain open and continue good-faith negotiations until the September vote.
Odaily News, Oraichain stated that yesterday's incident stemmed from a vulnerability in the EVM cross-chain transfer path, resulting in the unauthorized minting of ORAI. Since 04:00 UTC on August 9, the network has been suspended, with bridge contracts, cross-chain paths, and public interfaces also restricted. The relevant vulnerability path has been identified and addressed, and associated fund transfer routes have been restricted. The team is working with partners and centralized exchanges to limit further movement of funds and protect affected assets. Currently, investigations and account reconciliations are still ongoing, and the team is preparing to restore the standard supply of ORAI, including burning unauthorized minted balances, as well as reconciling and repairing affected protocol states.
According to Cryptopolitan, the stock price of American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC), a Bitcoin mining company associated with the Trump family, rose about 10% in a single day on Monday, from $6.47 to $7.11. Triggering this rebound was a disclosure in regulatory filings: company director and Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen purchased a total of 306,981 shares over two consecutive days from August 5 to 6, totaling approximately $1.93 million, marking the largest insider purchase within the company in the past 12 months.
According to Cryptopolitan, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched a three-month fraud refund system reconstruction project with a budget of approximately 119 million Korean won. This upgrade aims to align with the revised "Telecommunications Fraud Damage Compensation Act" amended on March 31 this year—the bill will officially take effect on October 1, formally incorporating virtual assets into the scope of "damaged property" and "refundable property." The new system will support calculating compensation amounts based on token type and quantity, using the Korean won value at the time funds were frozen as a reference benchmark, while also possessing the ability to disentangle mixed fraud funds across multiple accounts. Major exchanges such as Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and GOPAX will be required to assume anti-fraud and victim relief obligations equivalent to those of banks at that time, including verifying transaction purposes, monitoring suspicious funds, and freezing suspected accounts.
According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued an internal letter explicitly exempting asset-backed securities (ABS) related to AI data centers from core investor protection regulations introduced after the 2008 financial crisis, including the "risk retention" clause requiring issuers to retain a portion of the debt. The SEC determined that data centers are not financial assets that liquidate over time, therefore securities linked to them should not be subject to the same regulatory constraints as ABS related to auto loans or mortgages. Although this move does not constitute a formal rule change, since companies had previously voluntarily complied with relevant regulations out of compliance prudence, the substantive impact cannot be underestimated. In terms of market size, the annual issuance volume of data center ABS has surged from $2.4 billion in 2020 to $15.5 billion in 2025, growing more than sixfold in five years, and is expected to hit a new record high in 2026.
Odaily Planet Daily Report: Arthur Hayes stated on the X platform that his article "Yen-quake" will introduce how Buffalo Bill Bessent plans to manipulate the dollar-yen exchange rate and restart the money printing press. Arthur Hayes said that over the past decade, the continued weakening of the yen has driven gains in global asset markets, but this situation will eventually come to an end. The yen is the lowest-valued currency globally and is also a point of contention among the United States, China, and Japanese everyday voters. There are three ways to resolve the yen issue, but the U.S. Treasury and Japanese politicians tend to favor only one of them. He will explain the operating mechanisms of each yen appreciation method and why the final option is the preferred approach; he will then discuss how to execute the third option at the political level. He stated that as dollar liquidity rises significantly, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will rally. The three options include: 1. The Bank of Japan sharply raises interest rates, causing the dollar-yen interest rate differential to disappear, at least on the short end. 2. The government persuades domestic institutions and public bodies such as GPIF to change their investment mandates, selling overseas assets and buying local assets. 3. Preferred option: The Japanese Ministry of Finance conducts repurchase transactions of its U.S. Treasury holdings with the Federal Reserve in exchange for dollars; it then sells dollars and buys yen in the foreign exchange market. Arthur Hayes said that before getting into the details, speculators should consider why yen appreciation is being discussed now. Over the past few decades, many have claimed that the yen was about to appreciate and trigger a global unwinding of carry trades. Two weeks ago, monetary policy officials from the United States and Japan conducted a joint exchange rate manipulation operation, though they euphemistically called it intervention. U.S. Treasury Secretary Buffalo Bill Bessent indicated a desire to raise the counterparty limit for the FIMA repo facility, enabling Japan's Ministry of Finance to use its massive asset reserves to defend the yen. Japan's Ministry of Finance also stated it is working closely with the United States to push the dollar-yen exchange rate lower. Relevant officials are signaling to the market their support for a shift in global currency relations, so the market must pay attention to this.
Odaily News: The U.S. Senate will hold a procedural cloture vote on a motion related to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) at 2:15 PM ET on September 15. This marks the first full Senate vote on the bill since it passed the House in July 2025. The bill is numbered H.R. 3633 and was previously passed by the House with 294 votes in favor and 134 votes against. The vote concerns whether to limit debate on the motion to proceed with the bill; supporters need 60 votes to succeed. Republicans currently hold 53 seats in the Senate. If all Republican senators vote in favor, they would still need 7 additional votes; any absence or opposition would increase the number of additional votes required. If the procedural vote passes, the subsequent debate time on the motion to proceed will be capped at 30 hours, after which the Senate will vote on the motion itself. Only if the motion is approved will the bill be formally considered, and the bill itself will still need to pass another 60-vote cloture motion. If the Senate amends the text, the revised version would need to be sent back to the House for a vote. (Bitcoin.com News)