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BitGo's Korean Entity Completes VASP Registration, Becomes First Overseas Crypto Enterprise to Directly Obtain a License
According to Yonhap News Agency, global virtual asset infrastructure company BitGo announced that its Korean entity, BitGo Korea, had its VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) registration application accepted by the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on August 18, becoming the first overseas crypto corporate entity to directly complete VASP registration in Korea to date. Established in 2024, BitGo Korea chose to enter the market by directly complying with regulatory requirements this time, rather than adopting the common industry practice of acquiring existing VASP companies. Moving forward, it will officially launch virtual asset custody (Custody) and transfer services in Korea based on this foundation, focusing on expanding business to financial institutions and corporate clients.
U.S. Congress Discusses Fed's "Skinny Master Account," Evaluating Whether Crypto and Fintech Companies Can Directly Access Central Bank Payment System
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the changing roles of banks and fintech companies, with a key focus being the "skinny master account" option under consideration by the Federal Reserve, which would allow certain crypto banks and fintech companies limited direct access to the Fed's payment system.A Federal Reserve master account allows financial institutions to directly use the Fed’s payment network and gain the most direct access to the U.S. dollar monetary system. Institutions without such an account typically rely on partner banks that hold master accounts to provide services. The so-called "skinny account" is a version with limited functionality, intended to provide restricted access for new types of financial institutions.Republican Representative Dan Meuser stated during the hearing that access to the Fed’s payment system is no small matter, and the core issue is which institutions should be permitted to directly use these critical payment rails. Traditional institutions like community banks worry that crypto and fintech companies are not subject to the same stringent regulations, and granting them direct access could pose safety and soundness risks.The crypto industry generally supports the proposal, arguing that direct access to the Fed’s payment system is long overdue, as it would help reduce reliance on intermediary banks and foster innovation. In May, former President Trump signed an executive order requiring the Federal Reserve to evaluate policies for opening central bank payment rails to fintech companies, including crypto firms.Previously, in March, the Kansas City Fed approved Kraken’s parent company, Payward, for a "limited purpose account," sparking discussions about the extent to which crypto and fintech companies should have direct access to Fed services. A representative from Anchorage Digital stated during the hearing that if the U.S. is to remain the global financial center, it must allow for innovative federal and state-level regulatory frameworks.
Tiger Brokers Clarifies: Claims of “Refusing to Cooperate with Regulatory Authorities” or “Directly Confronting Regulators” Are Completely False
According to Caixin Global, Tiger Brokers issued a statement clarifying that recent claims accusing the company of “refusing to cooperate with regulators” or “confronting regulators head-on” are entirely false. The company emphasized that regulatory compliance is the lifeline of its operations and stated that it will strictly adhere to guidance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and other relevant regulatory authorities to implement rectifications in response to the latest regulatory requirements. Since 2023, Tiger Brokers has fully ceased opening accounts and conducting marketing activities for mainland Chinese users. As of the end of Q1 2026, mainland Chinese clients accounted for approximately 10% of the company’s total client assets. Meanwhile, its overseas client base and asset scale have grown steadily. The company will continue advancing its compliance efforts in a steady and orderly manner to safeguard client asset security.
Citrini Analyst: The Belief That Countries Can Directly Import and Use US Large Language Models Has Been Broken
: Citrini analyst jukan posted on platform X, stating that in short, the belief that countries can directly import and use large language models from the United States has been shattered, as this means the US could cut off access at any time.
Liquid Launches Co-Invest App, Enabling Users to Execute Live Trades Directly Within ChatGPT and Claude
According to The Block, multi-asset trading platform Liquid launched its Co-Invest application on Tuesday, enabling users to directly top up their accounts, conduct market analysis, and execute live trades within the ChatGPT and Claude chat interfaces—without leaving the AI assistant.
Goldman Sachs: Cloud Vendors capex Raised to $220 Billion, ASML and Other Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Directly Benefit
According to TechFlow Research, Goldman Sachs' July 31 research report pointed out that the capital expenditures of the four major cloud vendors continued to be upwardly revised in the second quarter. Amazon raised its 2026 cash capex guidance from $200 billion to $220 billion, Google raised its guidance to $195-205 billion, and Meta narrowed its range to $130-145 billion. TSMC's revenue guidance was revised up to growth of over 40%, and capital expenditure was raised to $60-64 billion. Lam Research raised its 2026 WFE estimate to the $150 billion range, KLA similarly raised its estimate to over $150 billion, and believes $190 billion is a reasonable level for 2027. Goldman Sachs believes the AI capital expenditure transmission chain is strengthening at each level, from cloud vendors to foundries to equipment vendors, with every link confirming demand. ASML benefits from EUV and advanced DUV demand, ASMI benefits from ALD and epitaxy demand, BESI benefits from the adoption of custom chips and advanced packaging investment, Nebius benefits from the expanding compute gap, and Technoprobe benefits from increased testing intensity. Goldman Sachs assesses that the market may have underestimated the sustainability and breadth of benefits in the upstream equipment segment.
Loopring DEX Announces Immediate Shutdown and Will Directly Return Users’ Assets
According to Loopring’s official announcement, Loopring DEX—the first zkRollup protocol on Ethereum—has announced the immediate cessation of all trading services, and its relayer has been taken offline simultaneously. The team cited several reasons for the shutdown: (1) its early architecture lacked virtual machine support, constraining ecosystem growth; (2) insufficient commercial operational capabilities within the team; (3) external pressure—including the delisting of LRC from multiple major exchanges in 2026; and (4) the fact that modern zkEVM solutions have comprehensively surpassed Loopring’s original technical architecture. Regarding user asset distribution, Loopring will adopt a centralized approach to directly batch-send assets to users’ Layer-1 wallet addresses. Users need not perform any on-chain actions or pay gas fees—all transaction costs will be borne by the team. The specific process is as follows: publish the final balance list → upgrade the smart contract → a two-week public review and audit period → batch distribution.
U.S. Congress Discusses Fed's "Skinny Master Account," Evaluating Whether Crypto and Fintech Companies Can Directly Access Central Bank Payment System
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the changing roles of banks and fintech companies, with a key focus being the "skinny master account" option under consideration by the Federal Reserve, which would allow certain crypto banks and fintech companies limited direct access to the Fed's payment system.A Federal Reserve master account allows financial institutions to directly use the Fed’s payment network and gain the most direct access to the U.S. dollar monetary system. Institutions without such an account typically rely on partner banks that hold master accounts to provide services. The so-called "skinny account" is a version with limited functionality, intended to provide restricted access for new types of financial institutions.Republican Representative Dan Meuser stated during the hearing that access to the Fed’s payment system is no small matter, and the core issue is which institutions should be permitted to directly use these critical payment rails. Traditional institutions like community banks worry that crypto and fintech companies are not subject to the same stringent regulations, and granting them direct access could pose safety and soundness risks.The crypto industry generally supports the proposal, arguing that direct access to the Fed’s payment system is long overdue, as it would help reduce reliance on intermediary banks and foster innovation. In May, former President Trump signed an executive order requiring the Federal Reserve to evaluate policies for opening central bank payment rails to fintech companies, including crypto firms.Previously, in March, the Kansas City Fed approved Kraken’s parent company, Payward, for a "limited purpose account," sparking discussions about the extent to which crypto and fintech companies should have direct access to Fed services. A representative from Anchorage Digital stated during the hearing that if the U.S. is to remain the global financial center, it must allow for innovative federal and state-level regulatory frameworks.
Sources: ECB President Directly Blocked Binance’s Entry into Europe to Support Digital Euro Rollout
According to sources cited by The Big Whale, after Greece rejected Binance’s application, France may now be Binance’s last viable option for maintaining market access in Europe. Binance is currently in discussions with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), but has not yet formally submitted an application.
Ether.fi Allocates $100 Million to Plume’s RWA Treasury, Enabling Users to Access Institutional-Grade Real-World Asset Yields Directly
According to The Block, Ethereum liquidity re-staking protocol ether.fi has partnered with onchain treasury management platform Plume to launch a new Real World Asset (RWA) yield vault. ether.fi has exclusively allocated $100 million to this vault. Funding sources include its liquidity provider community—comprising funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals—as well as managed capital from its existing liquidity vaults, which hold approximately $300 million in total value locked (TVL). The vault is natively integrated into the ether.fi application, enabling users to access institutional-grade yield-generating assets—including overcollateralized credit pools, AAA-rated CLOs, and bond ETFs—with underlying asset management totaling over $10 trillion.
Liquid Launches Co-Invest App, Enabling Users to Execute Live Trades Directly Within ChatGPT and Claude
According to The Block, multi-asset trading platform Liquid launched its Co-Invest application on Tuesday, enabling users to directly top up their accounts, conduct market analysis, and execute live trades within the ChatGPT and Claude chat interfaces—without leaving the AI assistant.
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BitGo's Korean Entity Completes VASP Registration, Becomes First Overseas Crypto Enterprise to Directly Obtain a License
According to Yonhap News Agency, global virtual asset infrastructure company BitGo announced that its Korean entity, BitGo Korea, had its VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) registration application accepted by the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on August 18, becoming the first overseas crypto corporate entity to directly complete VASP registration in Korea to date. Established in 2024, BitGo Korea chose to enter the market by directly complying with regulatory requirements this time, rather than adopting the common industry practice of acquiring existing VASP companies. Moving forward, it will officially launch virtual asset custody (Custody) and transfer services in Korea based on this foundation, focusing on expanding business to financial institutions and corporate clients.
Goldman Sachs: Cloud Vendors capex Raised to $220 Billion, ASML and Other Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Directly Benefit
According to TechFlow Research, Goldman Sachs' July 31 research report pointed out that the capital expenditures of the four major cloud vendors continued to be upwardly revised in the second quarter. Amazon raised its 2026 cash capex guidance from $200 billion to $220 billion, Google raised its guidance to $195-205 billion, and Meta narrowed its range to $130-145 billion. TSMC's revenue guidance was revised up to growth of over 40%, and capital expenditure was raised to $60-64 billion. Lam Research raised its 2026 WFE estimate to the $150 billion range, KLA similarly raised its estimate to over $150 billion, and believes $190 billion is a reasonable level for 2027. Goldman Sachs believes the AI capital expenditure transmission chain is strengthening at each level, from cloud vendors to foundries to equipment vendors, with every link confirming demand. ASML benefits from EUV and advanced DUV demand, ASMI benefits from ALD and epitaxy demand, BESI benefits from the adoption of custom chips and advanced packaging investment, Nebius benefits from the expanding compute gap, and Technoprobe benefits from increased testing intensity. Goldman Sachs assesses that the market may have underestimated the sustainability and breadth of benefits in the upstream equipment segment.
Nunchuk Responds to Coldcard Vulnerability: Platform Keys Will Not Be Used Directly
Odaily News, according to Bitcoin News monitoring, Nunchuk stated that some Nunchuk platform keys are generated by Coldcard Mk4, but these keys will not be used directly. Nunchuk derives independent keys through custom logic, making them less susceptible to lookup table attacks based on compromised Coldcard seeds. Nunchuk added that, given enough time, it believes attackers may eventually incorporate these derived keys as well.
BYD Responds to Market Concerns: Wang Chuanfu Personally Has Not Directly Invested in CXMT
According to National Business Daily, in response to market attention, BYD disclosed that all of the company's investments are direct investments by BYD Company Limited, without managing third-party funds or funds from any executives personally. Therefore, Wang Chuanfu personally did not directly invest in Changxin Technology. BYD Company Limited indirectly participated in Changxin Technology's Series A financing in December 2020 through an investment in Guangdong Efang Changda Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership).
Loopring DEX Announces Immediate Shutdown and Will Directly Return Users’ Assets
According to Loopring’s official announcement, Loopring DEX—the first zkRollup protocol on Ethereum—has announced the immediate cessation of all trading services, and its relayer has been taken offline simultaneously. The team cited several reasons for the shutdown: (1) its early architecture lacked virtual machine support, constraining ecosystem growth; (2) insufficient commercial operational capabilities within the team; (3) external pressure—including the delisting of LRC from multiple major exchanges in 2026; and (4) the fact that modern zkEVM solutions have comprehensively surpassed Loopring’s original technical architecture. Regarding user asset distribution, Loopring will adopt a centralized approach to directly batch-send assets to users’ Layer-1 wallet addresses. Users need not perform any on-chain actions or pay gas fees—all transaction costs will be borne by the team. The specific process is as follows: publish the final balance list → upgrade the smart contract → a two-week public review and audit period → batch distribution.
U.S. Congress Discusses Fed's "Skinny Master Account," Evaluating Whether Crypto and Fintech Companies Can Directly Access Central Bank Payment System
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the changing roles of banks and fintech companies, with a key focus being the "skinny master account" option under consideration by the Federal Reserve, which would allow certain crypto banks and fintech companies limited direct access to the Fed's payment system.A Federal Reserve master account allows financial institutions to directly use the Fed’s payment network and gain the most direct access to the U.S. dollar monetary system. Institutions without such an account typically rely on partner banks that hold master accounts to provide services. The so-called "skinny account" is a version with limited functionality, intended to provide restricted access for new types of financial institutions.Republican Representative Dan Meuser stated during the hearing that access to the Fed’s payment system is no small matter, and the core issue is which institutions should be permitted to directly use these critical payment rails. Traditional institutions like community banks worry that crypto and fintech companies are not subject to the same stringent regulations, and granting them direct access could pose safety and soundness risks.The crypto industry generally supports the proposal, arguing that direct access to the Fed’s payment system is long overdue, as it would help reduce reliance on intermediary banks and foster innovation. In May, former President Trump signed an executive order requiring the Federal Reserve to evaluate policies for opening central bank payment rails to fintech companies, including crypto firms.Previously, in March, the Kansas City Fed approved Kraken’s parent company, Payward, for a "limited purpose account," sparking discussions about the extent to which crypto and fintech companies should have direct access to Fed services. A representative from Anchorage Digital stated during the hearing that if the U.S. is to remain the global financial center, it must allow for innovative federal and state-level regulatory frameworks.