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The zero-barrier free access campaign for DeepSeek-V4-Flash on the B.AI platform is currently underway. Upholding the vision of "inclusive computing power," B.AI is dedicated to building a globally leading one-stop AGI infrastructure. We continuously lower the barrier to AI adoption, empowering every developer and Web3 user to effortlessly experience, build, and deploy Agentic applications. Powered by this one-stop AGI infrastructure, B.AI aggregates a global matrix of cutting-edge models, featuring built-in intelligent routing to optimize costs and efficiency; stably handles high-throughput scenarios including long contexts of millions of tokens and Agent workflows; elastic API routing ensures both production-grade high availability and exceptional cost-effectiveness; and a unified Web2/Web3 dual-channel seamlessly bridges crypto assets and fiat settlement. Currently, DeepSeek-V4-Flash remains freely accessible across both web and API endpoints, granting unlimited use of top-tier model capabilities at $0. Log in to B.AI immediately and let elite computing power accelerate the deployment of your next innovative project!
: AI programming platform Replit has launched a new feature called Free Mode, powered by OpenAI's latest low-cost model GPT-5.6 Luna, aimed at reducing the cost for users to access AI programming tools and enhancing the value for paid subscribers.Replit stated that Free Mode is currently available to Core and Pro subscribers, corresponding to the $20/month and $100/month plans, respectively. This mode will serve as the default experience, allowing users to prioritize the low-cost model for chat, brainstorming, and simple programming tasks. When a task requires stronger reasoning capabilities, Replit Agent will automatically switch to a higher-performance model.Michele Catasta, Head of AI at Replit, said that the launch of Free Mode is made possible by OpenAI significantly cutting the cost of the GPT-5.6 Luna model. At the end of July, OpenAI reduced the API price of this model by approximately 80%, achieving cost reduction through improved model efficiency rather than relying on additional computing resources. (Fortune)
The B.AI Platform makes a major announcement: the DeepSeek-V4-Flash zero-threshold free access campaign has been live for just 48 hours, with platform Token throughput surpassing the 220 billion mark.
Only 1 day remains until DeepSeek-V4-Flash is fully available for free on the B.AI platform on August 17. At that time, the web interface and API will go live simultaneously, allowing users to freely enjoy full-scenario experiences such as code execution, complex Agent tasks, and long text processing. To empower developers to use DeepSeek without worrying about costs, B.AI is simultaneously launching three benefits: New users logging in via Binance Wallet, Bitget Wallet, or imToken wallet can claim 1 million free Credits; entering an invitation code adds another 300,000, bringing the cumulative total to up to 1.3 million; both new and existing users who recharge can enjoy extra Bonus Credits of up to 100 USD. Please note that accounts must retain a small amount of Credits for identity verification; please prepare in advance. The specific launch time will be announced soon; please stay tuned to B.AI official updates.
Recently, Doubao officially launched a student discount campaign, offering college students more usage quotas and special prices for the Professional Version to assist them in handling complex learning tasks such as research analysis and content creation. It is understood that Doubao's student discount benefits this time consist of two parts.
Bitget announces the launch of the "Archimedes Plan (Project Archimedes)", establishing a dedicated fund with a total size of $300 million to provide capital support to quantitative trading firms, asset management institutions, and market makers. The plan comprises two sub-projects: a $100 million "Funding Support Plan" focusing on supporting emerging and growth-stage quantitative institutions adopting market-neutral strategies; and a $200 million "Interest-Free Loan Plan" targeted at institutions with mature strategies and certain trading volumes, where those meeting corresponding trading volume or position standards can obtain interest-free funds to reduce financing costs and expand strategy scale. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated that as institutional trading competition intensifies, capital, execution efficiency, and risk control are becoming key factors determining whether strategies can achieve scalability. Project Archimedes aims to help teams with mature capabilities expand strategy scale through capital support, and is expected to support over 50 projects within the next six months. Meanwhile, leveraging the Bitget Unified Account (UTA), institutions can use rToken spot positions as derivatives margin, maintaining tokenized stock exposure and contract strategies simultaneously without cross-account transfers, thereby further improving capital efficiency. Project Archimedes will adopt a long-term cooperation framework, implementing rolling access and phased deployment, and will subsequently disclose progress regularly, including the number of participating institutions, fund deployment scale, and strategy distribution.
Odaily News: AI company OpenAI announced that ChatGPT free users and users on the low-cost Go plan can now use the lightweight GPT-5.6 model Luna without limits, but only for text conversations. File uploads, image generation, and voice conversations will still be subject to existing usage limits.GPT-5.6 Luna is the fastest but relatively lower-performing model in the GPT-5.6 series, and it now includes a new "Think" option that allows for extended reasoning time. OpenAI has also improved GPT-5.6's top-tier model Sol for Plus and Pro users, enhancing the reliability of factual information such as numbers, dates, and sources.OpenAI has also decided to postpone the release of its next-generation model, Astra. Internal evaluations of this model have shown strong capabilities in coding and cybersecurity, potentially reaching a "dangerous" rating. Internal activities have been temporarily paused as enhanced safety standards have not yet been finalized.
Odaily News: Airport retailer Dubai Duty Free launched Crypto.com Pay on August 5, 2026, available to eligible UAE residents, covering Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, and its online store. Customers can select Crypto.com Pay in-store, scan a QR code displaying the amount in UAE dirhams, and authorize the transaction through the Crypto.com App; online customers can choose this method at checkout and confirm payment. Dubai Duty Free settles transactions in UAE dirhams through regulated payment infrastructure. The payment service operates under the regulatory framework of the Central Bank of the UAE's (CBUAE) stored value facility. Crypto.com previously obtained a CBUAE stored value facility license, enabling it to provide regulated payment services in the UAE.
Odaily News: OpenAI is developing its first AI hardware device, expected to launch in 2027. The device features a ring-shaped "doughnut" design, roughly the size of a hockey puck, and is a screen-free smart speaker, with an expected price between $300 and $400.It is reported that the device will be equipped with a microphone, speakers, camera, sensors, and a lighting system, delivering an interactive experience akin to a ChatGPT voice assistant powered by advanced AI models. OpenAI plans to position it as an "AI-first computing device" to help users handle daily tasks and learn user habits over time.The product is being designed in collaboration with LoveFrom, the studio led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Through this AI hardware initiative, OpenAI aims to enter the consumer electronics market and explore device form factors that could eventually replace smartphones. (Bloomberg)
According to official news, Monad announced that the inaugural Open Summit will be held in Singapore on October 6. The summit will take place on the eve of the Singapore Token2049 conference. The Monad Foundation will bring together founders, developers, venture capitalists, and institutions in Singapore to share with the public the on-chain economic development marking the first anniversary of Monad's mainnet launch. Monad is a dynamic economic ecosystem composed of approximately 200 validator nodes spread across more than 30 countries/regions, supporting over 150 applications covering payments, real-world assets, trading, and many other fields. As the theme of this summit, Open represents the multiple core principles of Monad's open finance: Open Access: Permissionless, no gatekeepers Open Market: Fair, anti-MEV infrastructure designed to create a level playing field Open Source: Free developer tools available for anyone to use Open to Everyone: Accessible to all According to details, Open Summit tickets also include admission to the Open official celebration party Burning Mon. Users can currently access the event page to reserve and purchase.
Alibaba Qwen's latest generation 2.4 trillion-parameter flagship model Qwen3.8-Max has officially launched on the B.AI platform. The model achieves comprehensive improvements in coding, real-world office scenarios, long-horizon tasks, and multimodal agents, and is now live on B.AI with a limited-time free trial. To celebrate the launch, B.AI offers multiple stacked benefits: New users logging in with Binance Wallet, Bitget Wallet, or imToken will immediately receive 1 million free Credits; Top-ups enjoy generous bonuses, with BNB Chain top-ups receiving a 1:1 bonus and other methods 1:0.5, up to a maximum extra $100 per user; Invite friends to register to get 300,000 Credits for them, stacking with the login bonus for a cumulative maximum of 1.3 million, while inviters simultaneously enjoy rebates from friends' top-ups and subscriptions. Limited-time benefits, first come, first served. Log in now at https://chat.b.ai/chat to experience the charm of the new-generation flagship.
Sui announced on X platform that gas-free stablecoin transfers are now live.
JUST Official releases the GasFree monthly data report for June. The data shows that the GasFree feature launched by TRON is becoming the preferred solution for convenient on-chain transfers. This feature significantly simplifies the transfer process, allowing users to directly use USDT in their wallets to pay transaction fees, breaking the traditional restriction of "must hold TRX in advance" and significantly lowering the threshold for on-chain interactions. In June, GasFree delivered outstanding performance, processing a total of 719,270 transactions, with a total transfer volume reaching $11.45 billion, and cumulatively serving over 359,000 users. Driven by continuous real-world application scenarios, GasFree is driving ecosystem growth with solid data.
The AI assistant Doubao, developed by ByteDance, has officially launched its Professional Edition service. Based on the newly released Doubao 2.1 series model, the Professional Edition is designed for users in complex office and productivity scenarios, offering higher usage quotas and introducing for the first time an office task mode capable of executing Agent tasks.According to the introduction, with user authorization, the office task mode can directly operate the local computer and browser, assisting with tasks such as document processing, spreadsheets, and data organization. It also supports cross-application automated operations like automatically publishing scheduled Weibo posts. This mode comes with an integrated Office suite, supports multi-round editing and collaboration on online documents, spreadsheets, and PPTs, and provides Skills packages for creative design, data visualization, and financial analysis, while also allowing users to customize their own skills.Additionally, the Doubao Professional Edition supports scheduled tasks, which can automatically generate daily reports and summary information. In application development scenarios, it also supports quickly building online application systems with back-end databases. The related database functionality is currently in gray-scale testing.In terms of pricing, the standard subscription plan for the Professional Edition is 68 RMB per month (continuous monthly billing), accessing the Doubao 2.1 Pro model. The quotas for office tasks and expert mode are increased by more than 5 times compared to the free version. The enhanced subscription plan is 200 RMB per month (continuous monthly billing), with quotas 4 times that of the standard plan. The premium subscription plan is 500 RMB per month (continuous monthly billing), with quotas 10 times that of the standard plan. Free users can still experience the office task mode accessing the Doubao 2.1 Turbo model.Meanwhile, ByteDance is offering an exclusive discount for college students. Verified students can purchase the standard subscription plan at a price of 38 RMB per month (continuous monthly billing). The company will also provide accessibility-friendly pricing options for visually impaired users.
CZ stated he has donated a total of $2 million to Prison Professors over the past two years to support free education in U.S. prisons. Prison Professors is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing free educational resources, reentry support, and guidance to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including incarcerated individuals and their families.
According to an official announcement, Bitget has launched US stock L2 depth quotes, supporting Nasdaq TotalView, Blue Ocean, and other multi-market data, covering US stock pre-market, regular trading, after-hours, and extended-hours sessions, operating 24/7. Users can view up to 40 levels of buy and sell order books, depth charts, and trade-by-trade details. Users with a trading level of VIP1 or above, or an asset holding level of VIP3 or above, can unlock this feature for free.
According to the official announcement, HTX has officially launched its “Margin User Rewards Program” and simultaneously kicked off the ninth edition of its Margin Trading Competition. From now until 20:00 (UTC+8) on June 15, users who register and complete KYC verification can participate to enjoy trading fee rebates, accelerated order execution, and exclusive benefits for newcomers—expressing HTX’s gratitude for users’ long-term support and trust. For new margin traders, HTX offers a “$1 Margin Opening” experience: users need only $1 USDT as initial capital to execute their first $10 USDT margin trade. The platform provides $9 USDT in interest-free borrowed funds, and HTX will compensate users for losses on their first trade—significantly lowering the barrier to entry for margin trading. Additionally, HTX has launched a Margin Trading Competition with a total prize pool of $20,000 USDT. During the event, users can receive up to 30% in trading fee rebates based on their margin trading volume. Notably, margin trading volume in designated cryptocurrencies—including BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, TRX, and XRP—is counted at triple weight toward the total volume, helping users seize market opportunities and unlock higher rebate tiers more quickly.
According to Cointelegraph, OpenAI and the Government of Malta have announced the world’s first partnership to roll out ChatGPT Plus to all Maltese citizens—a landmark agreement marking the first time a government has entered into such a collaboration with the AI company. OpenAI announced on Saturday that under this initiative, citizens who complete a government-supported AI literacy course will receive one year of free access to ChatGPT Plus. Developed by the University of Malta, the course covers the definition, capabilities, and limitations of AI, as well as how to use AI responsibly in both home and workplace settings.
Bitget Wallet announces the launch of its API Management Platform, now freely available to global developers and institutional clients, offering a full-stack API service covering same-chain swaps, cross-chain transactions, and real-time market data.
Bitget Wallet has announced the launch of its API management platform, now available free of charge to developers and institutional clients worldwide. The platform provides a full-stack API service encompassing same-chain swaps, cross-chain transactions, and real-time market data.Developers and institutional clients can now register for an account and apply for an API Key directly through the platform, gaining free access to Bitget Wallet's on-chain trading infrastructure without the need to build complex backend systems from scratch. Additionally, building upon its previous support for 7 public chains including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Base, and Morph, this launch adds support for HyperEVM and Hypercore. It also introduces cross-chain APIs, chain query and broadcast interfaces, and the NoGas feature, reducing transaction friction for end users. The market data API currently covers 33 public chains and over 200 mainstream tokenized stocks, and incorporates an AI risk detection module capable of identifying anomalous tokens, unusual transaction behaviors, and unstable trading routes.Built on Bitget Wallet's proprietary DEX aggregation engine, the API processes an average daily aggregated trading volume of over $20 million and carries approximately 80% of the wallet's core transaction volume. Currently, the API is deeply integrated with leading aggregators and solvers including 0x Protocol, LI.FI, CoW Swap, deBridge, Velora, and XO Swap. The launch of this management platform will further lower the barrier for developer integration, enabling more products to build everyday financial services on top of Bitget Wallet's on-chain trading infrastructure.