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According to CoinDesk, Visa is seeking new stablecoin settlement and OTC trading partners to replace BVNK, which was previously acquired by Mastercard. Relevant product request documents indicate that Visa expects partners to hold cryptocurrency exchange licenses in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Singapore, and to support multiple stablecoin conversion and settlement services, including handling settlement for the Open USD stablecoin project promoted by Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard.
According to Business Wire, Citi Investor Services has launched Custody+, a modular solution designed for near real-time and real-time custody needs, aimed at adapting to operational demands arising from continuous trading markets, settlement cycle compression, and technological changes. Citi stated that it has completed the deployment of its patented Single Event Processing (SEP) technology in the U.S. market, with more than 80% of the total event volume now processed in real time.
Bitcoin News posted on X platform, stating that Simon Males has launched Krackpot, a browser-based game that allows anyone to use GPU to attempt cracking the private key of Bitcoin Puzzle 71. The prize is 6 BTC. The probability of cracking depends on the number of GPUs: a single gaming GPU would take approximately 830,000 years, 1 million GPUs would take 1 year, and simultaneous participation from all Steam players would take 1 week. The game runs locally in the browser via WebGPU. If a user finds the private key, 6 BTC will be sent to their designated Bitcoin address, with the remainder going to the developer.
Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis Government Solutions filed a bid protest with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on July 27, challenging the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) award of an approximately $94.6 million blockchain forensics software and support services contract to competitor TRM Labs on a sole-source basis. The contract term is from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, for investigations related to the Homeland Security Special Operations Group.
blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis Government Solutions filed a bid protest with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on July 27, opposing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) decision to award a contract worth approximately $94.6 million to competitor TRM Labs on a sole-source basis. The contract, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, involves blockchain forensics software and support services for Homeland Security task forces investigating fraud, cybercrime, and sextortion cases. Chainalysis argues that ICE's decision was arbitrary and unreasonable. TRM Labs joined the case as an intervenor-defendant on July 28, defending the contract alongside the U.S. government. The court has allowed Chainalysis to temporarily seal its complaint, with oral arguments scheduled for September 2. ICE stated that after approximately six days of market research, it determined that none of the eight responding companies could meet the requirements. (Decrypt)
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, targeted at teenage users aged 13 to 17, aimed at supporting learning, critical thinking, and safe use of artificial intelligence. This version enables stricter minor protection mechanisms by default, covering high-risk areas such as self-harm, violence, eating disorders, dangerous activities, and explicit content, and provides parents with control features such as curfew hours, management of certain settings, and high-risk safety notifications.
SwarmBase (SWARM) lists on Bitget PoolX. Users can lock XAUT to share 2,725,000 SWARM airdrop, with an individual lock limit of 300 XAUT. The lock period is from 18:00 on August 19 to 18:00 on August 29 (UTC+8).
Odaily News – Bitget PoolX has launched the BGBTC project. Users can stake BGBTC to participate in the distribution of a 9,200 UNI airdrop, with a personal staking cap of 30 BGBTC. The staking window will be open from 20:00 on August 18 to 20:00 on August 23 (UTC+8). For more details, please refer to the official Bitget platform.
According to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter said that Shenzhen-based robotics company LimX Dynamics has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, planning to raise up to $300 million. The company is working with CITIC Securities to advance the transaction. This move comes as several Chinese robotics companies prepare to go public.
According to The Block, Curve founder Michael Egorov stated that regulatory pressure from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on decentralized finance (DeFi) may prompt protocols to remove privileged access, upgrade risks, and the ability to intervene with user funds, thereby improving DeFi security and enhancing decentralization.
Odaily News: B.AI Android App has officially upgraded its "Service Availability Detection" feature, adding a "Real-Time Response Latency" data display. When users run a connection test, they can now directly view the precise latency value (ms) of the current node and flexibly filter the optimal service address based on their own network conditions. This move significantly enhances transparency and decision-making efficiency in connection selection, helping users enjoy an ultra-smooth AI interaction experience. Download or update the B.AI App now to unlock a smarter, more stable conversational experience.
Bybit has added 3 new US stock perpetual contracts today: Monster Beverage (MNSTUSDT), Intuitive Surgical (ISRGUSDT), and Datadog (DDOGUSDT), with up to 25x leverage. Enjoy limited-time fee discounts during the listing period: 0% fee rate for limit orders and 50% off for market orders.
According to Ember monitoring, after Niulai listed on Binance Alpha 1 hour ago, its market cap peaked at $50 million. An address bought 19.1 million Niulai tokens for $121 on the listing day, when the project's market cap was approximately $6,340.
Odaily News: Sui announced on X platform that @osec_io has manually reviewed AftermathFi's perpetual contract engine, and @Certora has completed verification through mathematical methods. The two institutions reviewed the same codebase using two different approaches. The market will open tomorrow, and both audit reports will be publicly released.
The Blockchain Association stated that it has submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, supporting its proposal to rescind Rule 611 and Rule 610(e) under Regulation National Market System. The association believes that the relevant rules were based on the 2005 market structure and are no longer able to adapt to the current faster, automated, and interconnected market environment.
: Bitget has officially launched FCN (Fixed Coupon Notes), bringing structured products from traditional finance into the tokenized US stock sector, becoming the first crypto exchange to combine the FCN structure with USDT settlement and US stock rToken delivery.The initial underlying assets and reference APR ranges include: SanDisk SNDK 56%–71%, Marvell MRVL 49%–61%, SK Hynix SKHY 46%–58%, Micron MU 39%–48%, and NVIDIA NVDA 13%–16%. In addition, Bitget has simultaneously launched a limited-time cashback campaign. Users who reach specified cumulative subscription tiers will receive corresponding cashback rewards, with a maximum of 10,000 USDT per individual. The campaign runs until September 18. For more details, please refer to Bitget's official platform.Bitget FCN (Fixed Coupon Note) is a type of structured wealth management product linked to a single US stock rToken. Users can subscribe using USDT and set a strike price. Upon maturity, if the observed price is not lower than the strike price, the USDT principal and fixed interest will be returned; if it is lower than the strike price, the principal will be converted into the corresponding rToken at the strike price, while still earning the fixed interest.
According to Bloomberg, Singapore hedge fund firm Dymon Asia Capital has secured an investment commitment of approximately $1 billion from the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC). People familiar with the matter said the funds will be disbursed in tranches and will support Dymon's expansion in markets ranging from London to Hong Kong. For the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, this move aligns with its strategy to expand hedge fund allocations and enhance investment returns.
Odaily News: Cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda has been fined €70,000 by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), making it the first publicly disclosed enforcement action under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The ruling is now legally binding. The FMA stated that Bitpanda failed to submit its crypto asset white paper to the regulator at least 20 working days before publication, and published marketing communications prior to the white paper's release. Another marketing communication also lacked a disclaimer stating that it had not been reviewed or approved by the regulator, as well as telephone and email contact information. The violations relate to procedural and disclosure requirements, and do not involve allegations of fraud or investor losses. The MiCA rules for crypto asset service providers took full effect at the end of 2024, and the transition period for existing firms is gradually coming to an end. Bitpanda holds a MiCA license and is expanding across Europe. The EU is expected to revisit the framework in 2027 and tighten oversight of non-EU stablecoin issuers. (Decrypt)
Odaily News: Since the launch of Sui's Hashi Bitcoin lending protocol testnet on July 22, it has processed over 1.1 million Bitcoin deposits and 165,000 withdrawals within three weeks. As of last week, more than 25 institutions had participated in the system's stress testing. Participating institutions include digital asset custodian BitGo, trading firm Cumberland, as well as Swissborg, Fluid, and Ledger, covering areas such as trading, custody infrastructure, and wealth management platforms. Hashi allows users to deposit native Bitcoin, which is confirmed by Sui validators before minting hBTC for on-chain lending and stablecoin borrowing. Deposits utilize a 2-of-2 multi-signature mechanism with MPC validator signatures, while withdrawals require review by the Guardian Layer; the project team will proceed with the 2026 mainnet launch only after this security layer completes its security audit. (Bitcoin.com News)
The Securities and Futures Commission welcomes the announcement made today by the National Financial Regulatory Administration actively supporting Mainland insurance funds to participate in the Mainland and Hong Kong financial market connectivity, and supporting Mainland insurance institutions to invest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the Hong Kong Exchange through Stock Connect. This policy will further expand the options for Mainland insurance institutions to conduct overseas asset allocation through Hong Kong, demonstrating the National Financial Regulatory Administration's support for continuously deepening the financial connectivity between the Mainland and Hong Kong.