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Odaily News - Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner, has purchased approximately $215 million worth of Amazon shares, further expanding its investment footprint in public market companies.According to regulatory filings, this investment gives Thrive Capital exposure to Amazon's growth opportunities in artificial intelligence, including agentic AI shopping tools and AI computing infrastructure services for enterprise customers.Earlier this month, Amazon's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time, making it the fifth company globally to reach this milestone. The market continues to focus on its development potential in generative AI, cloud computing, and AI-driven e-commerce.Thrive Capital has previously been known for investing in early-stage tech companies, with a portfolio that includes SpaceX, Stripe, and OpenAI. In recent years, the firm has increasingly added positions in publicly listed companies, including Figma, StubHub, and Oscar Health.Earlier this year, Thrive also disclosed to investors that it had purchased approximately $100 million worth of Shopify stock, citing AI technology as a driver of a new wave of growth in the e-commerce sector.This investment signals that Thrive Capital is further transitioning from a traditional venture capital model toward becoming an "investor in core assets of the AI era," sharing in the growth dividends of AI infrastructure and application ecosystems by taking positions in major tech companies. (Bloomberg)
According to Calcalist, Israel's Bank Leumi announced a cooperation agreement with Nasdaq-listed company Galaxy Digital, planning to launch cryptocurrency trading services within the Leumi Trade application, allowing customers to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The service is expected to go live in early 2027, but requires regulatory approval from the Bank of Israel. This collaboration will integrate Galaxy's Galaxy Custody (formerly GK8) blockchain infrastructure and custody services to provide customers with access to regulated digital assets.
Odaily News: The Irish government has published its first national Anti-Money Laundering (AML) strategy, which plans to strengthen scrutiny of digital asset transfers involving private crypto wallets (self-hosted wallets) and raise due diligence requirements for crypto firms collaborating with overseas institutions.According to an announcement from the Irish Department of Finance, the strategy implements the remaining requirements of the EU's Transfer of Funds Regulation, requiring crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to conduct "enhanced checks" on transfers involving private wallets, while also implementing stricter customer due diligence when conducting business with overseas crypto firms.The measures are based on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s "Travel Rule," which requires digital asset transactions to include sender and recipient information to enhance transparency in fund flows.Ireland stated that the new regulations are being advanced in tandem with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). MiCA establishes a unified regulatory framework for crypto asset service providers, while Ireland previously granted its domestic crypto firms a transition period of 12 months—shorter than the maximum 18 months allowed by the EU. That transition period ended at the end of December 2025, so the new requirements will now apply directly to firms with full authorization. (Decrypt)
Odaily News Since taking the helm of the Federal Reserve in May, Warsh has faced an exceptionally complex monetary policy dilemma. However, a string of recently released weak macroeconomic data could allow the Fed to maintain its wait-and-see stance for a longer period. The recent decline in inflation indicators has directly undermined the internal hawkish argument that "without rate hikes, inflation cannot be brought down." The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that the Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly remained flat month-over-month in July. Data released the day before also showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded only a marginal increase in July after declining in June.When the Fed decided to hold rates unchanged last month, Cleveland Fed President Hammack was one of three policymakers who dissented. She reiterated publicly on Thursday: "I believe we need to act now because we need to bring inflation back down to the 2% target at a faster pace than the long-run downward path implied by current interest rate levels." While internal hawks apply pressure, political interference from the White House has never ceased. Trump continues to call for sharply lower interest rates and has publicly accused Warsh's "hostile" colleagues of obstructing the rate-cut process. Facing multi-sided games, Warsh has remained silent about his own plans, avoiding any form of forward guidance.In any case, the market continues to price in potential tightening. According to the CME Group's FedWatch tool, investors currently place a probability of more than 90% that the Fed will raise its policy rate by the end of the year. Caught between tolerating entrenched inflation and pushing up borrowing costs that could lead to rising unemployment, the Fed's next move remains a difficult balancing act.
Venture capital fund Team8 announced the completion of a $365 million new fund raise to invest in next-generation AI-native enterprise companies, bringing its assets under management close to $2 billion. This round of fundraising includes a $265 million Team8 Capital Fund III, as well as over $100 million in follow-on investment capital, primarily used to increase stakes in its existing portfolio companies with the highest conviction. The new fund will focus on investing in companies at the Seed and Series A stages, covering areas such as cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, and fintech, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects that help enterprises deploy AI while ensuring security, governance, and control capabilities. Team8 has previously invested in multiple crypto and AI companies, including crypto institutional wallet developer Curv, AI compliance platform IVIX, and AI data loss prevention company Jazz, among others.
Odaily News: Strategy has responded to MSCI's proposal to remove bitcoin treasury companies from its indexes. Strategy stated: "Index providers should measure the market, not dictate what assets companies hold. MSCI's proposal is inconsistent with the stance of regulators, the market, and clients. Bitcoin doesn't need MSCI, and neither does Strategy." (BitcoinTreasuries)
According to Binance's official announcement, due to recent changes in regulatory requirements, Binance will stop processing relevant transactions involving multiple crypto asset service providers in batches. Among them, platforms such as HTX (Huobi Global SA), EXMO Ltd, BitPapa, and Rapira will take effect from August 23, 2026. Previously, Shelbit and Aban Tether Exchange took effect on August 7, and A7 Nigeria, PilotFinance Ltd, and others took effect on August 13. Binance reminds that if users attempt to trade with relevant entities after the above dates, they will face additional compliance reviews, and relevant wallets may be restricted.
According to Decrypt, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has canceled the public meeting originally scheduled for this Friday. The meeting was planned for three commissioners to vote and discuss whether to seek public comment on an issuance exemption framework tailored for crypto assets—this would be the SEC's first time advancing targeted legislation for the crypto industry. An SEC spokesperson announced the cancellation citing "unforeseen scheduling issues" without announcing a new date. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate adjourned last Saturday, failing to advance the Clarity Act, and data from prediction market Myriad shows the probability of the bill being signed into law within 2026 is only 20%. Notably, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will still hold the first meeting of the Innovation Advisory Committee as scheduled on August 20, with agenda items covering "crypto regulatory evolution" and artificial intelligence, but this meeting will only produce recommendations and does not carry legislative authority.
Odaily News, according to official announcements, Bitget has added 14 stock spot rTokens including rPDD (Pinduoduo), rABNB (Airbnb), and rSONY (Sony) with weekend trading support. Following this update, the number of stock tokens supported for weekend trading on the platform has increased to 93. During US market closures, the platform will generate continuous weekend trading prices based on Friday closing prices, market maker quotes, and market expectations. This feature supports limit orders and take-profit/stop-loss settings. To prevent abnormal fluctuations, the system imposes a protection limit of approximately ±20% on weekend limit orders.It is understood that rTokens, identified by the letter r + stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, they connect directly to global liquidity pools such as NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange. Their features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, corporate actions such as stock splits and reverse splits mirrored synchronously, and the ability to use holdings as cross-margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to manage funds flexibly while holding global equity assets.
According to Bloomberg, stablecoin payment company RedotPay has postponed its plans to list in the US. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the company previously planned to complete its IPO as early as this year, but the listing timeline may now be delayed until next year or even later. RedotPay needs to obtain regulatory approval from the countries where it operates before proceeding with the IPO, and the company also faces related legal issues that remain to be addressed.
Odaily News: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its plan for a tokenization "innovation exemption." The framework was intended to allow companies to test blockchain-based tokenized trading of U.S. stocks without meeting full exchange and broker-dealer standards. The delay is tied to unresolved negotiations over Section 10505 of the draft CLARITY Act in the U.S. Senate. That provision stipulates that tokenized securities remain securities and requires the SEC to study custody, consumer protection, cross-border issues, and regulatory coordination. The SEC also postponed a vote scheduled for Friday on a proposed exemption for crypto startup fundraising, citing scheduling issues, with no new date announced. The House version of the CLARITY Act passed in July 2025, and the Senate Banking Committee version advanced by a 15-9 vote in May of this year. A procedural Senate vote is not expected before September 15. (Bitcoin.com News)
According to CoinTelegraph, the latest survey by the European Central Bank (ECB) shows that only 0.2% of online merchants in the Eurozone accept crypto asset payments, with the acceptance rate at physical points of sale also below 1%, and almost no growth observed between 2024 and 2026. In contrast, the mobile payment acceptance rate surged from 36% in 2024 to 68% in 2026, while the cash acceptance rate remained high at 92%. The survey covered 8,205 businesses in 21 countries across the Eurozone, spanning industries such as retail, catering, hospitality, and entertainment. The ECB stated that consumer preference is the primary factor for merchants choosing payment methods, accounting for 26%.
Odaily News: A survey by the European Central Bank (ECB) shows that among businesses selling goods and services online, only 0.2% accept crypto assets; the acceptance rate of crypto assets and stablecoins at offline point-of-sale terminals remained below 1% in both 2024 and 2026. The survey covers 8,205 retail, restaurant, hotel, and entertainment businesses across 21 eurozone countries. Offline mobile payment acceptance rose from 36% in 2024 to 68% in 2026, cash acceptance increased from 90% to 92%, and physical card acceptance grew from 87% to 88%; meanwhile, bank check acceptance declined from 36% to 27%. When choosing payment methods, respondent businesses prioritize consumer preferences the most, accounting for 26%, followed by security at 22%, and operational convenience at 15%. Among businesses that do not accept cash, 36% cited insufficient customer demand, 35% cited difficulties in cash deposits and withdrawals, and 29% mentioned security risks. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily News: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today canceled a public meeting originally scheduled for Friday. The meeting was set to consider a tailored issuance regime for investment contracts involving crypto assets. The SEC cited "unforeseen scheduling issues" as the reason for the cancellation, without providing further details. The cancellation comes after the Senate entered its August recess without holding a full chamber vote on the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act). SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said in a CNBC interview on July 27 that if the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the SEC was "ready, willing, and able" to issue rules for digital assets. Previously, the CLARITY Act missed its pre-recess voting window due to a dispute over which authority would hold enforcement powers over ethics provisions.
According to Reuters, people familiar with the matter said that JPMorgan Chase terminated banking services for prediction market platform Polymarket last October due to regulatory concerns, asking it to seek another banking institution. Despite this, both parties still maintain business relations, and JPMorgan Chase is also interested in pursuing Polymarket's future IPO underwriting opportunities.
Odaily News: A final ruling by a Washington State court in the United States requires the prediction market platform Kalshi to stop offering event contracts related to sports, elections, politics, entertainment, culture, technology, science, and "named person mentions" in the state, and prohibits the promotion of related products to consumers in the state. Kalshi must implement geoblocking via IP addresses and user place of residence by August 19, and upgrade to a multi-source geofencing system by September 2. Contracts related to commodities, climate, economics, and finance are not subject to this ban. Kalshi previously applied for a stay of the ban, but the request was denied by the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser stated that despite remaining concerns regarding the stablecoin incentive provisions in the Clarity Act, she generally supports the advancement of cryptocurrency legislation and expressed hope that "a good bill can be passed."
Bloomberg reported that crypto trading platform Gemini Space Station Inc. announced that following its listing last year, the company has recorded losses for the fourth consecutive quarter. The net loss for the second quarter was $107.7 million, equivalent to a loss of $0.89 per share, higher than the average expectation of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg; the net loss for the same period last year was $133 million. Revenue for the same period increased by 37% year-on-year to $45.5 million, exceeding market expectations.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suddenly postponed the originally scheduled meeting on crypto regulatory proposals, delaying the release of the industry-anticipated first crypto securities issuance framework.
Odaily News, according to Bitcoin News monitoring, new research released by @PraveenPerera shows that the Coldcard attacker appears to have first identified vulnerable addresses, then sorted them by BTC balance, and began transferring funds in batches starting from the addresses with the highest holdings. The actual transfer software used was relatively crude. One address had 225 spendable UTXOs, and the attacker happened to extract the most recent 200, leaving the earliest 25, including one UTXO worth 0.16 BTC. This is fully consistent with the 200-record limit that a blockchain API investigated by the researchers returns by default, suggesting the attacker may have failed to load the next page of data. The software even spent a 294-satoshi UTXO, reportedly increasing transaction fees by approximately 2,040 satoshis, with the spending amount clearly exceeding the UTXO's own value. Based on this, the study's author believes the tool's builder may have a stronger understanding of account balance systems than of Bitcoin's UTXO model. Although the attacker appears to have obtained victims' full seeds, at least 75 BTC remain in other addresses derived from the same seeds. The biggest mystery at present is that 132.95 BTC still remain across the 153 compromised addresses, and researchers have been unable to reproduce the seeds behind these addresses, so they cannot rule out the possibility that the attacker obtained undisclosed private device data or candidate data.