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Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator. It can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries. Transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. The cryptocurrency was invented in 2008 by an unknown person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Its implementation was released as open-source software in 2009 and began to be used then.
Metaplanet to Inject 2,100 Bitcoin into Super League in ~$134.6 Million Deal, Securing ~93.6% Stake
Odaily News - Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet will inject 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash into Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise, with an initial total investment of approximately $134.6 million.Upon completion of the transaction, Super League Enterprise will be renamed Superplanet Inc. and become a consolidated subsidiary of Metaplanet; Metaplanet is expected to hold approximately 93.6% of its issued common shares and will receive 44.86 million common shares, preferred shares, and warrants.Superplanet will continue to be listed on Nasdaq and retain its existing gaming and media businesses. The transaction adopts a private placement structure. Metaplanet has agreed to a five-year lock-up period. Superplanet will raise funds from U.S. investors, while Metaplanet will continue to raise capital through the Japanese market.Metaplanet currently holds 43,000 Bitcoin, with this injection accounting for approximately 4.9% of its holdings. Upon completion of the transaction, Superplanet will operate as its Bitcoin treasury platform targeting the U.S. market. (Bitcoin.com News)
Strategy Releases Investor Briefing: 840,000 BTC Establishing a Floor, Digital Credit Strategy Becomes Growth Engine
Odaily News Bitcoin reserve company Strategy released its latest investor briefing, disclosing that as of August 9, the company holds 840,447 bitcoins, accounting for approximately 4% of the total Bitcoin supply. The company stated that its core strategy is not just holding Bitcoin, but also building a "Digital Credit" platform through capital markets to enhance Bitcoin holdings per share.As of August 10, Strategy's stock (MSTR) had a market capitalization of approximately $38.368 billion, corresponding to a 1.06x mNAV (market cap/net Bitcoin value per share). The company noted that MSTR is not a Bitcoin ETF; common shareholders do not directly own the Bitcoin held by the company, but rather are residual interest holders positioned after debt and preferred stock.Strategy stated that the goal of its "Digital Credit" strategy is to issue digital credit products equivalent to 10%-20% of its Bitcoin reserve annually, when market conditions permit, with an expected scale of approximately $5.4 billion to $10.8 billion. The company said that if the long-term yield on Bitcoin exceeds financing costs, this model could increase common shareholders' Bitcoin exposure per share.Strategy emphasized that MSTR, as common stock of a Bitcoin reserve company, has the dual nature of amplifying both returns and risks. The main risks listed by the company include Bitcoin price volatility, changes in financing conditions, mNAV compression, dilution from stock issuance, and debt and preferred stock repayment pressures.To date, Strategy remains one of the public companies holding the largest amount of Bitcoin globally. The company stated that it will continue to increase its long-term Bitcoin holdings and per-share Bitcoin exposure through capital market instruments, digital credit issuance, and proactive asset allocation.
Zhibao Technology Completes $154.7 Million PIPE Financing, Investors Pay with 2,380 BTC
Nasdaq-listed company Zhibao Technology (Ticker: ZBAO) completed a USD 154.7 million PIPE financing, with investors making full payment using 2,380 Bitcoins (valued at a benchmark price of USD 65,000 per coin as of July 30). The financing issued 442 million PIPE units at a price of USD 0.35 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of Class A ordinary stock and one two-year warrant, with an exercise price of USD 0.35 per share. 395.6 million units were delivered at closing, and the remaining 46.32 million units are to be delivered pending shareholder approval, without additional consideration.
HIVE Digital Signs $350M Five-Year AI Cloud Services Contract, Deploying 2,016 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs
Odaily News - Digital infrastructure company HIVE Digital Technologies' high-performance computing division, BUZZ High Performance Computing, has signed a five-year AI cloud services contract worth approximately $350 million with an undisclosed investment-grade enterprise client. The contract is expected to generate approximately $70 million in additional annual revenue, bringing BUZZ HPC's annualized revenue to approximately $180 million. BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,016 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, utilizing the GB300 NVL72 system, NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand networking, and VAST Data storage. The cluster is expected to become operational later this year at Bell's AI Fabric facility in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada, which runs on renewable hydroelectric power and closed-loop liquid cooling technology. HIVE estimates the project's capital expenditure at approximately $185 million, which will be funded through previously announced financing and new equipment debt. The company expects daily revenue of approximately $500,000 from its HPC and AI business once the cluster is fully operational, and plans to achieve $200 million in annualized GPU cloud services revenue by year-end. The company holds approximately 400 megawatts of capacity in Canada, which can support over 120,000 GPUs over the next two years. (Bitcoin.com News)
Zhibao Technology completes private placement of 2,380 Bitcoin, with non-U.S. investors participating
Odaily News: Zhibao Technology announced the completion of a private placement raising 2,380 Bitcoin, with participation from non-U.S. investors. The company plans to hold the related assets in accordance with its Bitcoin treasury strategy, and will liquidate a portion of them to fund business development and expansion.
Strategy did not increase Bitcoin holdings last week, raised $333.7 million via ATM and repurchased STRC preferred stock
据 Strategy 向美国 SEC 提交的 8-K 文件，公司于 2026 年 8 月 10 日至 16 日未购买比特币，持仓维持在 840,447 枚，总持仓成本约 633.6 亿美元，平均成本约 75,385 美元。
Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin May Be Approaching the Next Bull Market Cycle
Odaily News, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in an interview with CNBC that the crypto market may be on the verge of the next bull run. Armstrong stated: "I think we're probably on the cusp of the next bull market." He noted that the market will soon focus on the progress of the US CLARITY Act vote on September 15, as well as the seasonal effects brought by the Bitcoin halving cycle.He said that, based on historical patterns, in the cycles following Bitcoin halving events, October, November, and December are typically the months when Bitcoin performs best, and the market may usher in a new upward phase.Armstrong has repeatedly emphasized that improved regulatory conditions, institutional capital inflows, and the maturation of crypto infrastructure will be key factors driving the industry's long-term development. His recent remarks also reflect Coinbase's optimistic outlook on the shift in the coming market cycle. (BitcoinMagazine)
Garrett Jin: Bitcoin's $80K-$82.5K Range is a Key Resistance Zone, Short-Squeeze Momentum Hard to Sustain
Odaily News, Garrett Jin, proxy for the "BTC OG Insider Whale," analyzed that Bitcoin's latest breakout above $70,000 was driven by multiple bullish factors, including the U.S. Treasury's expanded bond buybacks, the SEC's proposed crypto asset regulatory framework, and the White House crypto summit. The current price has entered a dense overhead supply zone ranging from the mid-$60,000s to the low $80,000s, with the first resistance layer already showing signs of weakening.Garrett Jin pointed out that the significant accumulation of new cost basis in the mid-$60,000 area over the past two months has provided underlying support for this breakout. While the short-squeeze triggered by short liquidations could temporarily push Bitcoin above $80,000 in the near term, the $80,000 to $82,500 range is a critical resistance zone to watch, and the short-squeeze momentum is unlikely to persist. If the market can effectively absorb supply below $80,000 before a breakout, it would be more conducive to a healthier subsequent trend.On the same day, SK Hynix announced South Korea's largest-ever stock buyback and cancellation plan, committing to return at least 50% of its projected free cash flow through 2027 to shareholders. Its shares surged over 10% at one point, triggering a buy-side circuit breaker on South Korea's KOSPI index. Analysts believe this move could alleviate market concerns over declining risk appetite for Korean semiconductor stocks, but it cannot alter the cyclical trajectory of the memory chip industry itself.
Securitize and Neuberger Launch High-Yield Bond Tokenized Fund; Neuberger's Fixed Income Platform Exceeds $230 Billion
Odaily News - Digital asset tokenization platform Securitize, in partnership with asset management firm Neuberger, has launched the Neuberger Securitize High Income Tokenized Fund (HINC). The fund primarily invests in high-yield bonds and may also allocate to collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and leveraged loans.HINC will be issued on four public chains—Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui—and is available exclusively to eligible qualified investors and qualified purchasers. Investors must undergo customer identification and anti-money laundering screening, and comply with jurisdictional restrictions and securities rules.Neuberger will handle portfolio management and research, Securitize Capital will serve as investment advisor, Securitize Markets will provide fund shares, and other affiliates will manage tokenization, administration, and operational services. Neuberger's fixed income platform manages over $230 billion in assets.Securitize disclosed that its tokenized asset management scale has reached $3.4 billion, with first-quarter revenue of $19.5 million, up nearly 40% year-over-year. The company began trading on July 2, becoming the first firm to list shares on both the New York Stock Exchange and on-chain simultaneously. (Bitcoin.com News)
Analysis: Bitcoin Breaks Above $72K, Dollar Weakness and Fed Liquidity Expectations Become Key to Outlook
Odaily News - Bitcoin extended its gains on Wednesday and climbed above $72,000 on Thursday, reaching its highest level since June 1.Market analysis suggests that the recent rally is primarily driven by easing pressure in the U.S. Treasury market. The White House's earlier signals of support for Treasury market stability alleviated investor concerns over bond market volatility. However, the longer-term trajectory still depends on changes in Federal Reserve liquidity policy.Analyst Pedro Fontes noted that if the world's largest debt market requires policy support to maintain stable operation, it would further strengthen demand for assets that are scarce, predictable, and not reliant on government debt expansion—characteristics that Bitcoin aligns with. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index fell 0.88% to 98.77 yesterday, hitting a fresh low since May.Strive Founder and CEO Matt Cole stated that the dollar index has been in a long-term "structural downtrend," and a weaker dollar could create a more favorable investment environment for assets like Bitcoin. Markets will continue to monitor the White House's further remarks on the bond market, shifts in geopolitical conditions, and U.S. initial jobless claims data today, as these factors could influence Treasury yields and market liquidity expectations. (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin climbs to $72,000 as markets debate whether the U.S. Clarity Act tailwinds are already priced in.
According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin climbed to around $72,300 during the early Thursday European session, driven by U.S. President Trump's renewed call for Congress to pass the "Clarity Act," a crypto market structure bill, amid growing institutional interest. Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, stated that regulatory clarity in the United States could boost confidence in the crypto market within the world's largest economy and channel capital back from the AI and semiconductor sectors into digital assets.
CZ: Bitcoin's "Supercycle" Has Yet to Materialize; Market Remains in the Bear Phase of the Four-Year Cycle
Odaily News: At the SALT conference held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA, Binance founder CZ stated that Bitcoin's "supercycle" has yet to materialize. The market continues to follow a relatively strict four-year cycle pattern and is currently in a bear market phase. As total market capitalization expands, price volatility is expected to narrow. However, CZ noted that the current industry environment is the most favorable in his 12 years of experience, with the U.S. regulatory framework serving as a model globally. Securities laws and exchange regulatory structures in many countries are referencing the U.S. approach. Hong Kong is also accelerating its legislative efforts to align with U.S. regulatory thinking.Regarding the allocation of investment firm YZi Labs, CZ disclosed that approximately 70% of funds are directed toward core tracks in crypto and blockchain, about 20% toward AI, and the remainder toward biotech and other sectors. The firm uses its own capital and is not constrained by external LP return cycles, placing greater emphasis on the positive impact of projects and the execution capabilities of founding teams rather than purely financial returns.
Bitcoin breaks below the 200-day moving average, key support fails
Bitcoin's price has broken below the 200-day moving average, and the breach of this long-term technical indicator has raised market concerns over potential downside risks, with analysts closely monitoring subsequent support levels.
Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin May Be Approaching the Next Bull Market Cycle
Odaily News, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in an interview with CNBC that the crypto market may be on the verge of the next bull run. Armstrong stated: "I think we're probably on the cusp of the next bull market." He noted that the market will soon focus on the progress of the US CLARITY Act vote on September 15, as well as the seasonal effects brought by the Bitcoin halving cycle.He said that, based on historical patterns, in the cycles following Bitcoin halving events, October, November, and December are typically the months when Bitcoin performs best, and the market may usher in a new upward phase.Armstrong has repeatedly emphasized that improved regulatory conditions, institutional capital inflows, and the maturation of crypto infrastructure will be key factors driving the industry's long-term development. His recent remarks also reflect Coinbase's optimistic outlook on the shift in the coming market cycle. (BitcoinMagazine)
A whale has opened short positions on BTC and ETH worth $81.6 million
According to Odaily, monitoring by Lookonchain shows that a whale has opened short positions on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) worth approximately $81.6 million. Data indicates that the address currently holds short positions on approximately 20,000 ETH, valued at around $45.69 million, as well as 500 BTC in short positions, valued at approximately $35.93 million.Currently, the liquidation price for this account's ETH short position is approximately $2,327.03, while the liquidation price for the BTC short position is approximately $72,755.85.
A Bitcoin wallet dormant for 11 years transferred 1,214 BTC in 24 hours, worth $86 million
Odaily News Over the past 24 hours, 28 long-dormant Bitcoin wallets collectively transferred 1,314.41 BTC, worth approximately $94.03 million. Among them, a wallet created in 2014 moved 1,214.42 BTC, accounting for 92.4% of the total, valued at around $86 million.Of these, 21 transactions were sent out in batches of 50 BTC each, with funds consolidated from legacy P2PKH wallets into new P2WPKH addresses, and some transactions were completed within the same block. Arkham entity labels currently show no association between these addresses and any exchanges.The 2014 wallet holder's estimated purchase price for Bitcoin ranged from $310 to $427, meaning the related holdings have appreciated by at least 16,645%. Additionally, three wallets from 2016 transferred 79.99 BTC, and two addresses from 2017 moved 20 BTC. (Bitcoin.com News)
value of 73 BTC, worth $4.6 million, originally came from the Whirlpool coin mixer, with some funds bridged to Ethereum and deposited through a phishing Tornado Cash interface
Odaily News: According to on-chain detective Specter's monitoring, the victim claimed that due to a Coldcard hack, funds were transferred from Bitcoin to Ethereum. However, on-chain data shows that the 73 BTC ($4.6 million) originally came from the Whirlpool coin mixer two weeks ago, with some of it bridged to Ethereum and subsequently deposited through a phishing Tornado Cash interface. Two coin mixers were used during the fund transfer process. The individual was also found to have appeared in Telegram groups involving private key searches and brute-force attacks. On-chain detective Specter stated that the victim may be a threat actor, and their funds may have been stolen by another threat actor.
Today, US Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of 6,603 BTC, while Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of 78,306 ETH
Odaily News: According to Lookonchain monitoring, US Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of 6,603 BTC today, with a 7-day net inflow of 11,149 BTC; Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of 78,306 ETH, with a 7-day net inflow of 132,276 ETH.
value of 73 BTC, worth $4.6 million, originally came from the Whirlpool coin mixer, with some funds bridged to Ethereum and deposited through a phishing Tornado Cash interface
Odaily News: According to on-chain detective Specter's monitoring, the victim claimed that due to a Coldcard hack, funds were transferred from Bitcoin to Ethereum. However, on-chain data shows that the 73 BTC ($4.6 million) originally came from the Whirlpool coin mixer two weeks ago, with some of it bridged to Ethereum and subsequently deposited through a phishing Tornado Cash interface. Two coin mixers were used during the fund transfer process. The individual was also found to have appeared in Telegram groups involving private key searches and brute-force attacks. On-chain detective Specter stated that the victim may be a threat actor, and their funds may have been stolen by another threat actor.
BIP-110 Supporters Propose Restarting Minority Chain with BLAKE2b, Replay Attack Concerns Raised
Odaily News: BIP-110 supporters are discussing a hard fork to change the stalled minority chain's mining algorithm from SHA-256d to BLAKE2b. Transaction history before the fork remains shared by both chains. If transaction and signature rules remain consistent, the same transaction could be replayed on the other chain, creating a replay attack.BIP-110's peak miner support was approximately 2.53%. After the consensus rules took effect on August 8, the minority chain produced only two consecutive blocks before stalling, while the Bitcoin main chain continued operating and widening the block height gap. The BIP-110 proposal was subsequently marked as closed, and supporters shifted focus to discussing the BLAKE2b proof-of-work scheme.Bitcoin Knots plans to add a new signature hash option, but RDTS will still maintain compatibility with Bitcoin Core's existing signature hash types. Regular transactions may continue to be valid on both chains. Users will need to use the new option and rely on wallets or hardware signing firmware that support it to achieve asset separation.Luke Dashjr stated on August 18 that Bitcoin should bear the responsibility for replay protection, calling it "Spamcoin." If the BLAKE2b fork proceeds around September 1, exchanges, wallets, and holders will need to distinguish between cross-chain transactions and chain-specific transactions. (Bitcoin.com News)
Maya Protocol Suffers Attack, Losing Approximately $1.7 Million
Maya Protocol founder AaluxxMyth disclosed that the protocol was attacked, with approximately 20 BTC (around $1.4 million) and other assets (around $300,000) stolen. The team has suspended global operations to contain losses and is fixing vulnerabilities to restore trading. Most of the losses resulted from arbitrage and pool fees caused by extreme slippage. The team is communicating with relevant parties and plans to recoup the funds through methods such as investments in Aztec Chain. If the 20 BTC are returned to the pool, the CACAO token price will recover to $0.115. The team also hopes the attacker will accept the bug bounty and return the funds.
A bitcoin wallet from 2012, dormant for 14 years, has moved 212 BTC worth $13.72 million
Odaily News: A bitcoin wallet created in 2012 has moved 212 BTC after remaining dormant for 14 years, valued at $13.72 million based on the price at the time of transfer. The wallet address was created on August 10, 2012. These bitcoins were originally worth $2,346, with a per-coin price of $11.07; at the article's quoted price of $64,761, if sold in full, the holder would realize a gain of 584,725%. The wallet owner's identity remains unknown. The 212 BTC has been transferred from a legacy P2PKH wallet to an unlabeled Bech32 wallet, arriving in multiple batches before being consolidated. A Coldcard vulnerability led to the theft of nearly 2,000 BTC, which may have prompted some long-term holders to move their assets, but this address has not been linked to any known entity. (Bitcoin.com News)
Due to sanctions, NoOnes will gradually wind down its operations
Odaily News: Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform NoOnes announced that it will begin gradually winding down operations after running for over three years. The company stated that it had been continuously seeking to resolve and lift the sanctions imposed on NoOnes, but ultimately failed. The sanctions caused the platform to lose key partners, and blockchain monitoring firms also flagged transactions associated with NoOnes as high-risk, making it increasingly difficult for the platform to continue normal operations. According to the plan, the business contraction began on August 17, and the P2P marketplace will close at 23:59 UTC on August 21. Services such as Swap, NoOnes Visa, fiat withdrawals, the gift card store, and the Bitcoin Lightning Network will also be discontinued progressively. After that, the platform will only support withdrawals, and users will still be able to log in, view balances, and withdraw remaining assets. The company advises users to complete asset withdrawals as soon as possible, no later than August 23. Previously, on January 26, 2025, NoOnes revealed that the platform had suffered a major security breach earlier that month, resulting in losses of approximately $8 million in crypto assets. CEO Ray Youssef confirmed the news after on-chain detective ZachXBT disclosed the hacking incident on his Telegram channel.
BitBox Discloses Two Severe Hardware Wallet Vulnerabilities, Fixed in Firmware v9.26.5
Odaily News - Bitcoin News announced on the X platform that BitBox has disclosed two severe hardware wallet vulnerabilities, stating there is currently no evidence that these vulnerabilities have been exploited or led to user fund theft. All disclosed issues have been fixed in firmware v9.26.5, and BitBox urges all users to update immediately. An internal security audit uncovered two severe vulnerabilities, along with new details regarding a previously fixed bootloader vulnerability. One vulnerability affecting BitBox Multi devices could allow a malicious host to execute arbitrary code and install malicious firmware on devices that have not yet completed setup. Another vulnerability in Silent Payments could allow an attacker to exploit a malicious host device to redirect funds to unintended addresses, resulting in Bitcoin being locked and potentially enabling extortion attacks. BitBox also disclosed that the previously fixed bootloader vulnerability could allow attackers to trick users into installing malicious firmware capable of stealing funds.
Citi plans to offer bitcoin custody services to institutional clients within the year, integrating into the Custody+ platform
Odaily News Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Citi plans to offer bitcoin custody services to institutional clients through its Custody+ platform later this year. The service will bring bitcoin into the same custody framework as traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, allowing clients to access custody, settlement, foreign exchange, cash, and liquidity services through a single system. Bitcoin will be the first digital asset supported by Citi's new custody service, and Citi has not yet announced a specific launch date or its initial client list.Custody+ was launched by Citi Investor Services, with Citi's custody business covering over 100 markets and operating its own custody network in 62 markets. Citi stated that its goal is for the bank to self-custody native digital assets, rather than relying solely on external exchanges or other digital asset firms. The project has been in development for approximately two to three years, and Citi first disclosed related plans in 2025.Citi stated that Custody+ will provide real-time settlement, foreign exchange services, automated hedging, cash management, and liquidity tools. Its Single Event Processing system within the custody platform currently handles more than 80% of event volumes in real time; in the United States, the system reduces processing time for certain voluntary corporate actions by up to 92%, with 96% of related events completed within two hours. Chris Cox, Head of Citi Investor Services, said that Citi invests more than $2 billion annually in its Services platform.
Analysis: Bitcoin Breaks Above $72K, Dollar Weakness and Fed Liquidity Expectations Become Key to Outlook
Odaily News - Bitcoin extended its gains on Wednesday and climbed above $72,000 on Thursday, reaching its highest level since June 1.Market analysis suggests that the recent rally is primarily driven by easing pressure in the U.S. Treasury market. The White House's earlier signals of support for Treasury market stability alleviated investor concerns over bond market volatility. However, the longer-term trajectory still depends on changes in Federal Reserve liquidity policy.Analyst Pedro Fontes noted that if the world's largest debt market requires policy support to maintain stable operation, it would further strengthen demand for assets that are scarce, predictable, and not reliant on government debt expansion—characteristics that Bitcoin aligns with. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index fell 0.88% to 98.77 yesterday, hitting a fresh low since May.Strive Founder and CEO Matt Cole stated that the dollar index has been in a long-term "structural downtrend," and a weaker dollar could create a more favorable investment environment for assets like Bitcoin. Markets will continue to monitor the White House's further remarks on the bond market, shifts in geopolitical conditions, and U.S. initial jobless claims data today, as these factors could influence Treasury yields and market liquidity expectations. (CoinDesk)
Ionic Digital Q2 营收增 31%，AI 基础设施租赁占比升至 90%
据 TheEnergyMag 报道，前 Celsius Network 旗下比特币矿企 Ionic Digital（IOND）发布上市后首份财报：Q2 营收达 4,860 万美元，同比增长 31%，其中 AI 基础设施租赁贡献 4,380 万美元，占比 90%；比特币挖矿收入则从去年同期的 3,720 万美元骤降至 480 万美元。调整后 EBITDA 从380 万美元大幅跃升至 3,760 万美元。 公司同期录得净亏损 3,530 万美元，主要受 2,820 万美元加密资产公允价值非现金损失及 2,720 万美元所得税拨备拖累。截至 6月 30 日，公司持有现金 4.157 亿美元及 2,882枚 BTC（价值约 1.687 亿美元），无未偿债务。 Ionic 维持 2026 年全年营收 1.90 亿至 1.95 亿美元、调整后 EBITDA 1.375 亿至 1.425 亿美元的指引，并计划将德克萨斯州 Ward County 园区扩建至 700 兆瓦，扩建后将与 AI 基础设施商 Nscale 签订额外 89 兆瓦租赁协议，合同总价值约 19.5 亿美元，覆盖至 2037年 1
Nasdaq-listed company AIxCrypto reports 50% unrealized loss on crypto holdings, announces orderly exit and transition to event robot rental
According to CryptoSlate, Nasdaq-listed company AIxCrypto Holdings announced plans to orderly sell all its crypto assets. As of June 30, the company held 46 BTC, 616 ETH, 6,659 SOL, 1,308 BNB, and small amounts of ADA, LINK, TRX, USDT, and XRP, with a total cost basis of $10.43 million, fair value of only $5.21 million, an unrealized loss of approximately $5.22 million, representing a drop of about 50% from cost. Meanwhile, the company's operating cash consumption in the first half of the year reached $7.94 million, with accumulated losses as high as $150.3 million, raising doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. The company is shifting its business focus to its RoboShare robot rental platform and completed its first commercial order on August 15, deploying 6 robots at a Malibu event, but specific revenue and subsequent demand have not yet been disclosed.
BIP-110 Supporters Propose Restarting Minority Chain with BLAKE2b, Replay Attack Concerns Raised
Odaily News: BIP-110 supporters are discussing a hard fork to change the stalled minority chain's mining algorithm from SHA-256d to BLAKE2b. Transaction history before the fork remains shared by both chains. If transaction and signature rules remain consistent, the same transaction could be replayed on the other chain, creating a replay attack.BIP-110's peak miner support was approximately 2.53%. After the consensus rules took effect on August 8, the minority chain produced only two consecutive blocks before stalling, while the Bitcoin main chain continued operating and widening the block height gap. The BIP-110 proposal was subsequently marked as closed, and supporters shifted focus to discussing the BLAKE2b proof-of-work scheme.Bitcoin Knots plans to add a new signature hash option, but RDTS will still maintain compatibility with Bitcoin Core's existing signature hash types. Regular transactions may continue to be valid on both chains. Users will need to use the new option and rely on wallets or hardware signing firmware that support it to achieve asset separation.Luke Dashjr stated on August 18 that Bitcoin should bear the responsibility for replay protection, calling it "Spamcoin." If the BLAKE2b fork proceeds around September 1, exchanges, wallets, and holders will need to distinguish between cross-chain transactions and chain-specific transactions. (Bitcoin.com News)
Coinbase Base App Integrates Hyperliquid, Launches Over 290 Perpetual Contract Markets
According to Decrypt, Coinbase announced the official launch of perpetual futures trading in the Base App via Hyperliquid integration. Eligible users can access up to 50x leverage across over 290 perpetual contract markets, including BTC, ETH, tokenized stocks, and commodities. Coinbase Head of Engineering Chintan Turakhia noted that perpetual contracts constitute approximately 75% of current crypto trading volume and are the most requested feature among high-frequency Base App users.
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