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Coinbase-backed PAC endorses 32 candidates for the 2026 midterm elections.

Stand With Crypto, a Coinbase-backed organization, has announced endorsements for 32 U.S. midterm congressional candidates, aiming to advance the passage of pro-crypto policies and influence federal digital asset legislation.

Bessent says US Treasury repo has not yet started, markets question inconsistent policy signals

US Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that U.S. Treasury buybacks have not yet commenced, with the first operation scheduled for September 9 and the minimum amount per transaction raised to $4 billion. His remarks were more restrained than previously stated, and he reiterated that long-term bond issuance will proceed according to the regular schedule.

Trump Criticizes Canadian Premiers' Remarks, Warns of Severe Penalties If Policies Are Not Adjusted

US President Trump publicly criticized Ontario Premier Ford's remarks, accused Canada of its long-standing reliance on the United States, and warned that failure to change related policies would lead to more severe consequences.

US equity exposure can now participate in DeFi on-chain, Coinbase natively launches tokenized stocks on Base

: Coinbase announced that its tokenized stocks have been natively launched on the Base chain, built on the B20 standard, with the underlying stocks actually held on a 1:1 basis by regulated custodian Alpaca through a bankruptcy-remote structure. Token holders directly own the corresponding stock ownership. Non-US users in globally compliant jurisdictions only need a wallet and an internet connection to gain US equity exposure without a brokerage account or waiting for settlement, and can trade in a 7×24 AMM pool. The first batch supports companies such as Apple and Nvidia. Tokenized stocks can be freely held, transferred, and traded, with no whitelisted wallets or platform lock-ups. Users can use tokenized Nvidia stock as collateral to borrow on Aave, or deposit Apple stock into a decentralized exchange to earn yield. Dividends and stock splits are handled through an on-chain multiplier mechanism. Ecosystem projects such as Aerodrome and Aave have publicly supported the B20 standard. Coinbase stated that more tokenized stocks will be listed in the coming weeks, and it will continue to bring other real-world assets on-chain.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he has laid the groundwork for Trump's goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the relevant measures have laid the groundwork for President Trump's goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, underscoring the US's hardline policy stance on the issue.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney Responds to Trump's Tariff Threats

Canadian Prime Minister Carney addressed Trump's latest tariff threats, noting that U.S. retaliatory measures were in line with expectations. The remarks focus on developments in U.S.-Canada trade policy, reflecting the policy maneuvering facing North American economic and trade relations.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney closely watches Trump's threat of 50% auto tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated that he is closely monitoring the threat from U.S. President Trump to impose a 50% tariff on imported cars, with the remarks focusing on developments in North American trade policy.

CCI and Blockchain Association Sue Illinois Officials Over 0.2% Digital Asset Tax

Odaily News: Digital asset advocacy groups Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association (BA) have filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, opposing the state's 0.2% cryptocurrency tax. The tax, expected to take effect in January 2027, is levied on transaction volume rather than income.The two organizations filed the complaint in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Sangamon County, arguing that the tax violates the U.S. Constitution, the Illinois Constitution, federal and state due process laws, and the Internet Tax Freedom Act, and could result in double taxation. The complaint also states that the tax rules are overly vague, placing compliance burdens on residents and brokers while exposing them to civil and criminal penalties.Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger stated that Illinois cannot implement a tax system that discriminates against digital commerce and increases uncertainty for consumers and businesses. The Digital Chamber filed a similar lawsuit in July over the same tax, claiming it discriminates against digital asset traders. (Cointelegraph)

Japan Plans to Cut Taxes on Sale of Non-Core Businesses to Boost M&A

According to sources, the Japanese government is considering adjusting tax policies to allow companies to apply for tax relief if they use proceeds from the sale of non-core businesses for reinvestment and acquisitions. This initiative aims to encourage enterprises to expand their core business scale through asset optimization and mergers and acquisitions.

Coinbase-affiliated Stand With Crypto begins positioning for the U.S. midterm elections, with Senate candidate endorsement list to be announced soon

Odaily News: Stand With Crypto, a cryptocurrency advocacy initiative led by Coinbase, has announced its formal endorsement of 32 House candidates, including both Democratic and Republican nominees. Among those endorsed are pro-crypto lawmakers such as Republican Representatives Tom Emmer and Bill Huizenga, as well as Democratic Representatives Ritchie Torres and Josh Gottheimer.The organization stated that it will release its list of Senate candidate endorsements as the U.S. midterm elections approach. The move comes as the Senate prepares to return to Washington next month for its first vote on the CLARITY Act (a crypto market structure bill). The legislation aims to further clarify the digital asset regulatory framework by delineating the respective responsibilities of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in overseeing the crypto market.Coinbase launched Stand With Crypto in 2023 with the goal of mobilizing pro-crypto voters and advocating for more favorable digital asset regulatory policies in the United States. (Reuters)

ZachXBT: BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital Suspected of Experiencing Data Breaches This Year That Have Not Yet Been Publicly Disclosed

According to a post by ZachXBT, after reviewing relevant evidence, he stated that two U.S. investment platforms, BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital, are suspected of having suffered data breaches this year, though neither appears to have publicly disclosed the incidents to date. The compromised data reportedly includes user profiles, portfolio holdings, banking information, custodian details, and verification statuses. ZachXBT noted that in June 2026, an attacker leveraged information from the relevant database to target a BitcoinIRA user, stealing more than $1.2 million in assets.

Aethir officially launches ACCELERATE program, securing 10 data center sites in the US and Europe, with a target contract scale exceeding $2 billion

Odaily News Aethir announced today the launch of the ACCELERATE strategic initiative, securing access to 10 AI data center sites across the US and Europe, with a total capacity of up to 20 megawatts. According to official disclosures, the total contract value of these sites will exceed $2 billion upon full completion, with an estimated contract value of up to $700 million expected to be finalized by the end of 2026. The sites will support NVIDIA B300 and GB300 clusters, with node scales ranging from 64 to 256 units, and deployment cycles measured in months—unlike the multi-year construction timelines of traditional data centers.Aethir also announced an update to its IDC tokenomics policy, introducing a burn mechanism and a floating platform fee. The Aethir Foundation holds equity in Axe Compute.

Hyperliquid is pushing to enter the US regulated market, potentially intensifying competition with platforms like Coinbase.

According to Fortune, Hyperliquid is accelerating its push into the US regulated market, with its affiliated publicly traded company, Hyperliquid Strategies, actively advancing its domestic compliance operations. Fortune noted that Hyperliquid has already established a strong market presence in perpetual contract trading and utilizes platform fee revenue to buy back and burn HYPE.

ZachXBT: French cybercriminal M1llionz is suspected of laundering proceeds from two burglaries, with 93,000 USDT already frozen.

According to an investigation by ZachXBT, French cybercriminal M1llionz (RichMilly666) is suspected of laundering cryptocurrency assets obtained from two violent home invasions in France in April 2026, totaling approximately $667,000. Currently, around $93,000 worth of related Tether assets have been frozen.

Pakistan Launches Crypto Licensing Regime; Digital Asset Companies Must Complete Registration by September 5

According to CoinDesk, Pakistan has officially launched its cryptocurrency regulatory licensing system. Digital asset-related companies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) application to the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) by September 5, or cease operations. Under the Virtual Assets Act 2026, the relevant licensing rules cover 11 categories of crypto businesses, including custody, exchanges, broker-dealers, and derivatives. PVARA stated that licensed entities must comply with requirements such as client fund protection, cybersecurity, information disclosure, and transparent operations.

Gemini and Apex have reached a partnership agreement to expand distribution channels for crypto prediction markets.

According to CoinDesk, Gemini and Apex Fintech Solutions have signed a letter of intent to distribute regulated crypto prediction market contracts to Apex's brokerage clients. Under the agreement, Gemini subsidiary Gemini Titan will serve as the exclusive regulated trading venue providing crypto event contracts to brokerage clients through Apex Futures Commission Merchant (FCM).

South Korea's financial regulators plan to introduce the Digital Assets Basic Act this fall.

According to The Block, South Korea's top financial regulator stated that it will accelerate discussions on cryptocurrency legislation and plans to introduce South Korea's version of the Basic Act on Digital Assets this fall. The bill is expected to establish relevant regulatory rules for areas such as stablecoin issuance, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing, and Bitcoin ETFs.

Trump Family-Backed World Liberty Financial Receives Preliminary Approval for U.S. National Trust Bank Charter

According to Bloomberg, the Trump family-backed cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial has received preliminary conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter, with plans to establish World Liberty Trust Company. Upon final approval, the institution will be able to directly issue and redeem the stablecoin USD1, manage its reserve assets, and provide digital asset custody services.

A new account purchased approximately $825,000 worth of "CLARITY Act will not be signed into law by 2026"

Monitoring from the PPP Prediction Market Tool shows that in the Polymarket "Will the CLARITY Act be signed into law by 2026" prediction event, a new account (0xf53e7cc2894cba22dcdc40de936513a502ef16e3) purchased approximately $825,000 worth of "CLARITY Act will not be signed into law by 2026" shares. The account made two purchases, first buying $599,400 and then $226,000, at prices of 78¢ and 77¢ respectively, acquiring approximately 1,052,900 shares in total.According to market rules, if the CLARITY Act passes both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives before 11:59 PM EST on December 31, 2026, and is signed into law by the President, the prediction market will settle as "Yes"; otherwise, it will settle as "No."Join the PPP Signal Push Community to stay ahead and seize the opportunity.

中国内地投资者在港银行不动户核查迎关键节点,资金来源声明是重启账户关键

近期有消息称,有在港银行对部分存量内地投资客户启动资金来源声明程序,并设置了 8月 20 日(若未提交可能暂停投资服务)、9月 12 日(若未提交可能终止投资服务)等时间节点。