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Boost is a protocol for anyone to deploy incentive offers to targeted wallets to perform onchain actions. Where reward funds are deposited and held in an escrow. Upon completion of the incentive conditions, the smart contract automatically releases and distributes the appropriate amount of funds to all participants.
SoftBank Plans $10 Billion Loan Refinancing to Boost OpenAI Investment
Odaily News: SoftBank Group is seeking an additional $10 billion loan to refinance debt related to its investment in OpenAI and raise further capital. According to sources familiar with the matter, the two-year loan carries an interest rate approximately 275 basis points above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), with Mizuho Bank serving as the lead arranger and bookrunner. The sources requested anonymity as the matter has not yet been made public. (Bloomberg)
AMD Plans $5 Billion Bond Offering to Boost AI Infrastructure Investment
Odaily News Chip giant AMD plans to raise up to $5 billion through a four-part bond offering, which, if completed, would become one of the largest bond financings in the company's history.It is reported that AMD is increasing capital expenditure to address the rapidly growing demand for AI computing. Previously, the company has reached significant cooperation agreements with Anthropic and Microsoft (MSFT), and has committed to providing up to $5 billion in support to Anthropic.The proceeds from this bond offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. As of now, AMD has approximately $875 million in bonds maturing next month.The market believes that AMD's recent continuous expansion of its AI chip and computing infrastructure layout, with debt financing providing financial support for the company to further invest in its AI business, expand its supply chain, and drive strategic cooperation.
Lightspeed Plans to Raise $600 Million for Its Secondary Fund to Boost Investment in OpenAI and Anthropic
According to Bloomberg, Lightspeed Venture Partners is seeking to raise approximately $600 million through secondary transactions to extend its investment exposure to OpenAI and other artificial intelligence companies, and to make additional investments in AI model company Anthropic. According to people familiar with the matter, the internal codename for Lightspeed's fundraising transaction is "Project Mercury", involving multiple secondary funds under Lightspeed, including the Select V Fund, the Opportunity II Fund, and portions of assets in a separately managed account. Lightspeed hopes to provide liquidity for investors through secondary market transactions while continuing to maintain long-term holdings in leading companies in the AI sector.
Six Major VCs Including Sequoia and a16z Sign MOU with South Korea's National Pension Fund to Boost Investment in AI and Other Strategic Industries
According to Korean media Asiae, six top Silicon Valley VC firms, including Sequoia Capital, a16z, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and NEA, announced the signing of a strategic investment cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South Korean National Pension Service (NPS), planning to jointly explore investment opportunities, share investment information, and strengthen their global venture capital layout. Additionally, with the South Korean government accelerating policies to attract overseas venture capital, coupled with the launch of the 200 trillion won "National Growth Fund," the market expects the Korean venture capital sector to see simultaneous inflows of policy funds, private capital, and overseas capital, with strategic industries such as AI and semiconductors expected to receive more investment. However, industry insiders warn that if a large amount of capital concentrates on a few popular enterprises, it may push up corporate valuations and create bubbles, potentially facing valuation correction pressure during future IPO and M&A exits, affecting fund return rates.
Jefferies: Samsung Electronics May Follow SK Hynix by Listing ADRs to Boost Valuation
Odaily Odaily Planet Daily reports that global semiconductor companies are seeking opportunities for valuation restructuring during this cyclical upturn. SK Hynix's issuance of ADRs in the United States can be seen as one of the landmark moves, which is also expected to trigger follow-ups from more companies within the industry. Jefferies stated that Samsung Electronics may follow SK Hynix's lead by listing ADRs to enhance its valuation. He also added that chip stocks are at a turning point, and ADRs will serve as an important catalyst to drive their valuations. (Moomoo)
BIT: Senate Vote on CLARITY Act Imminent, Legislative Progress May Boost Short-Term Market Sentiment
According to BIT's daily analysis report, Trump has largely agreed to new bipartisan ethics provisions requiring relevant officials to divest their held crypto assets or place them in blind trusts. The latest approximately 630-page version of the CLARITY Act will face a Senate procedural vote at 2:15 PM ET on September 15, which requires 60 votes in favor. With Republicans currently holding only 53 seats, the majority must secure support from at least seven Democrats or independents. The revised draft incorporates over 100 amendments proposed by Democrats, including adjustments to DeFi registration rules. However, ethics restrictions targeting government officials remain contentious and include a sunset clause set for January 2029. Even if the procedural vote passes, the legislation still must navigate formal debate, amendment review, and House approval. While the bill's tangible impact on the market remains uncertain, legislative progress this week could provide a boost to short-term market sentiment.
JaredfromSubway.eth sandwich attack bot has extracted $295 million in total, with $7.5 million stolen in June
Odaily News: The sandwich attack bot operated by JaredfromSubway.eth has extracted a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH since March 2023, worth approximately $295 million at current prices. In June 2026, an anonymous attacker deployed 66 counterfeit token contracts, exploiting the bot's automated trading logic to steal at least $7.5 million in ETH and stablecoins, and funneled the funds into Tornado Cash. The stolen assets have not yet been recovered.Sandwich attacks are a form of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV): the bot monitors large transactions in Ethereum's public mempool, buys ahead of the target transaction, and sells after the transaction pushes the price up, capturing profits from the spread. The bot's primary contract had received a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH as of August 28.MEV-Boost block construction is centralized among a small group of participants, with relay.ultrasound.money, Titan Relay, and bloXroute regulated relays collectively forwarding approximately 85% to 88% of related blocks within a 24-hour window; Titan's builder independently assembled 50.3% of the blocks. Monthly sandwich attack extraction amounts have declined from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to roughly $2.5 million in October 2025. (Bitcoin.com News)
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.
Six Major VCs Including Sequoia and a16z Sign MOU with South Korea's National Pension Fund to Boost Investment in AI and Other Strategic Industries
According to Korean media Asiae, six top Silicon Valley VC firms, including Sequoia Capital, a16z, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and NEA, announced the signing of a strategic investment cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South Korean National Pension Service (NPS), planning to jointly explore investment opportunities, share investment information, and strengthen their global venture capital layout. Additionally, with the South Korean government accelerating policies to attract overseas venture capital, coupled with the launch of the 200 trillion won "National Growth Fund," the market expects the Korean venture capital sector to see simultaneous inflows of policy funds, private capital, and overseas capital, with strategic industries such as AI and semiconductors expected to receive more investment. However, industry insiders warn that if a large amount of capital concentrates on a few popular enterprises, it may push up corporate valuations and create bubbles, potentially facing valuation correction pressure during future IPO and M&A exits, affecting fund return rates.
Bitget Launches VIP Net Deposit Interest Rate Boost Promotion, Subscribe to USDT for Up to 10% APR
Bitget has launched a VIP-exclusive net deposit interest rate boost campaign, running from September 11 to October 2. During the event, VIP users who meet the designated net deposit threshold can subscribe to the corresponding USDT or USDC Simple Earn products to receive an interest rate boost of up to 7% APR, with the estimated total APR reaching up to 10%.
JaredfromSubway.eth sandwich attack bot has extracted $295 million in total, with $7.5 million stolen in June
Odaily News: The sandwich attack bot operated by JaredfromSubway.eth has extracted a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH since March 2023, worth approximately $295 million at current prices. In June 2026, an anonymous attacker deployed 66 counterfeit token contracts, exploiting the bot's automated trading logic to steal at least $7.5 million in ETH and stablecoins, and funneled the funds into Tornado Cash. The stolen assets have not yet been recovered.Sandwich attacks are a form of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV): the bot monitors large transactions in Ethereum's public mempool, buys ahead of the target transaction, and sells after the transaction pushes the price up, capturing profits from the spread. The bot's primary contract had received a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH as of August 28.MEV-Boost block construction is centralized among a small group of participants, with relay.ultrasound.money, Titan Relay, and bloXroute regulated relays collectively forwarding approximately 85% to 88% of related blocks within a 24-hour window; Titan's builder independently assembled 50.3% of the blocks. Monthly sandwich attack extraction amounts have declined from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to roughly $2.5 million in October 2025. (Bitcoin.com News)
Bitget Launches VIP Exclusive Interest Boost Event, Subscribe to ETH for Up to 8% APR
Bitget launches a VIP Simple Earn bonus interest event. The first phase runs from August 19 to August 26. VIP users who meet the net deposit threshold and subscribe to the corresponding ETH Simple Earn products can receive annualized bonus interest rewards distributed in the form of DOS, with a combined APR of up to 8% after stacking.
Bitget Launches Net Deposit Rate Boost Campaign, Up to 15% APR Extra Bonus Interest
According to the official announcement, Bitget has launched a net deposit interest rate hike campaign. The participation period is from 00:00 on August 14 to 00:00 on August 28 (UTC+8). During the event, users who reach the specified net deposit threshold and subscribe to the corresponding flexible Simple Earn crypto products for U, USDT, or USDC can receive corresponding interest rate hike rewards; regular users can enjoy an interest rate hike of up to 10% APR, while VIP users can enjoy an interest rate hike of up to 15% APR. The event does not require manual registration. The system will verify based on users' daily net deposit status, and eligible users will automatically receive the corresponding interest rate hike earnings. For more details, please refer to the Bitget official platform.
USDG market cap grows to $3.5 billion in one year, with $1.95 billion on OKX X Layer
Odaily News - On-chain analyst Ember posted on X platform stating that USDG's market cap has grown from $300 million to $3.5 billion within a year, with $1.95 billion of that held on OKX's X Layer chain. USDG is not a stablecoin widely known to the general public, with relatively limited promotion and exposure. X Layer primarily supports USDG through real use cases such as stablecoin yield generation, Boost, and payments, making it the sixth-largest stablecoin by scale. USDG's growth over the past year has been consistent and steady, not artificially inflated in the short term through large-scale subsidies. Ember noted that this reflects the high user base and activity levels of OKX Wallet. Even amid the current subdued market conditions, X Layer has achieved through its relevant modules what other stablecoins could only accomplish with substantial capital investment.
Six Major VCs Including Sequoia and a16z Sign MOU with South Korea's National Pension Fund to Boost Investment in AI and Other Strategic Industries
According to Korean media Asiae, six top Silicon Valley VC firms, including Sequoia Capital, a16z, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and NEA, announced the signing of a strategic investment cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South Korean National Pension Service (NPS), planning to jointly explore investment opportunities, share investment information, and strengthen their global venture capital layout. Additionally, with the South Korean government accelerating policies to attract overseas venture capital, coupled with the launch of the 200 trillion won "National Growth Fund," the market expects the Korean venture capital sector to see simultaneous inflows of policy funds, private capital, and overseas capital, with strategic industries such as AI and semiconductors expected to receive more investment. However, industry insiders warn that if a large amount of capital concentrates on a few popular enterprises, it may push up corporate valuations and create bubbles, potentially facing valuation correction pressure during future IPO and M&A exits, affecting fund return rates.
JaredfromSubway.eth sandwich attack bot has extracted $295 million in total, with $7.5 million stolen in June
Odaily News: The sandwich attack bot operated by JaredfromSubway.eth has extracted a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH since March 2023, worth approximately $295 million at current prices. In June 2026, an anonymous attacker deployed 66 counterfeit token contracts, exploiting the bot's automated trading logic to steal at least $7.5 million in ETH and stablecoins, and funneled the funds into Tornado Cash. The stolen assets have not yet been recovered.Sandwich attacks are a form of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV): the bot monitors large transactions in Ethereum's public mempool, buys ahead of the target transaction, and sells after the transaction pushes the price up, capturing profits from the spread. The bot's primary contract had received a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH as of August 28.MEV-Boost block construction is centralized among a small group of participants, with relay.ultrasound.money, Titan Relay, and bloXroute regulated relays collectively forwarding approximately 85% to 88% of related blocks within a 24-hour window; Titan's builder independently assembled 50.3% of the blocks. Monthly sandwich attack extraction amounts have declined from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to roughly $2.5 million in October 2025. (Bitcoin.com News)
ZachXBT Calls on Telegram Users to Support Channel Upgrade: Seeks to Disable Ads Due to Frequent Scam Advertisements
Odaily news "On-chain detective" ZachXBT posted in his personal channel, stating that Telegram continues to allow scam advertisements to be displayed to subscribers in his channel, impacting user experience and posing potential security risks.ZachXBT stated that if users are Telegram Premium members and wish to support upgrading his channel, they can help it reach the required level by using the channel's Boost function, thereby unlocking the ability to disable ads. Currently, the channel needs to reach Level 50 to enable the ad-disabling option.ZachXBT has long focused on scams, hacker attacks, and on-chain fund tracking within the crypto industry, and has repeatedly exposed incidents involving phishing attacks, fake projects, and fund theft.This time, he raised concerns about Telegram's advertising mechanism, arguing that the platform allowing scam advertisements to appear in crypto community channels may increase the risk of users encountering malicious links and fraudulent activities.
Carrot Announces Shutdown; Users Must Withdraw Remaining Funds Before May 14
DeFi project Carrot announced it will cease operations due to the significant operational impact caused by the Drift vulnerability exploit. Carrot has set May 14 as the deadline for users to withdraw remaining funds from Boost, Turbo, and CRT. Following this, the platform will begin deleveraging its system—reducing all leverage to zero—to free up liquidity for CRT redemptions. Carrot stated that user-deposited funds remain the property of users; should Drift pursue any subsequent recovery measures, related funds will still be distributed per prior announcements.
BIT: Senate Vote on CLARITY Act Imminent, Legislative Progress May Boost Short-Term Market Sentiment
According to BIT's daily analysis report, Trump has largely agreed to new bipartisan ethics provisions requiring relevant officials to divest their held crypto assets or place them in blind trusts. The latest approximately 630-page version of the CLARITY Act will face a Senate procedural vote at 2:15 PM ET on September 15, which requires 60 votes in favor. With Republicans currently holding only 53 seats, the majority must secure support from at least seven Democrats or independents. The revised draft incorporates over 100 amendments proposed by Democrats, including adjustments to DeFi registration rules. However, ethics restrictions targeting government officials remain contentious and include a sunset clause set for January 2029. Even if the procedural vote passes, the legislation still must navigate formal debate, amendment review, and House approval. While the bill's tangible impact on the market remains uncertain, legislative progress this week could provide a boost to short-term market sentiment.
OKX Wallet Boost Launches New X Liquidity Incentive Campaign
Odaily News, according to official sources, the new X Liquidity campaign under OKX Wallet Boost has gone live. Users can participate through the Boost entry point in OKX Wallet by providing liquidity to eligible trading pairs. In addition to earning LP yields, participants can share in a total incentive pool of approximately $240,000 in USDT. The campaign will run until September 24, 15:00 (UTC+8).It is reported that X Liquidity serves as the entry point for liquidity incentive and staking campaigns on X Layer, aimed at enhancing on-chain liquidity and trading experience for RWA, stablecoins, and major crypto assets. This campaign is part of X Layer's $5 million liquidity incentive program.
JaredfromSubway.eth sandwich attack bot has extracted $295 million in total, with $7.5 million stolen in June
Odaily News: The sandwich attack bot operated by JaredfromSubway.eth has extracted a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH since March 2023, worth approximately $295 million at current prices. In June 2026, an anonymous attacker deployed 66 counterfeit token contracts, exploiting the bot's automated trading logic to steal at least $7.5 million in ETH and stablecoins, and funneled the funds into Tornado Cash. The stolen assets have not yet been recovered.Sandwich attacks are a form of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV): the bot monitors large transactions in Ethereum's public mempool, buys ahead of the target transaction, and sells after the transaction pushes the price up, capturing profits from the spread. The bot's primary contract had received a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH as of August 28.MEV-Boost block construction is centralized among a small group of participants, with relay.ultrasound.money, Titan Relay, and bloXroute regulated relays collectively forwarding approximately 85% to 88% of related blocks within a 24-hour window; Titan's builder independently assembled 50.3% of the blocks. Monthly sandwich attack extraction amounts have declined from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to roughly $2.5 million in October 2025. (Bitcoin.com News)
Bitget Launches VIP Exclusive Interest Boost Event, Subscribe to ETH for Up to 8% APR
Bitget launches a VIP Simple Earn bonus interest event. The first phase runs from August 19 to August 26. VIP users who meet the net deposit threshold and subscribe to the corresponding ETH Simple Earn products can receive annualized bonus interest rewards distributed in the form of DOS, with a combined APR of up to 8% after stacking.
AMD Plans $5 Billion Bond Offering to Boost AI Infrastructure Investment
Odaily News Chip giant AMD plans to raise up to $5 billion through a four-part bond offering, which, if completed, would become one of the largest bond financings in the company's history.It is reported that AMD is increasing capital expenditure to address the rapidly growing demand for AI computing. Previously, the company has reached significant cooperation agreements with Anthropic and Microsoft (MSFT), and has committed to providing up to $5 billion in support to Anthropic.The proceeds from this bond offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. As of now, AMD has approximately $875 million in bonds maturing next month.The market believes that AMD's recent continuous expansion of its AI chip and computing infrastructure layout, with debt financing providing financial support for the company to further invest in its AI business, expand its supply chain, and drive strategic cooperation.
USDG market cap grows to $3.5 billion in one year, with $1.95 billion on OKX X Layer
Odaily News - On-chain analyst Ember posted on X platform stating that USDG's market cap has grown from $300 million to $3.5 billion within a year, with $1.95 billion of that held on OKX's X Layer chain. USDG is not a stablecoin widely known to the general public, with relatively limited promotion and exposure. X Layer primarily supports USDG through real use cases such as stablecoin yield generation, Boost, and payments, making it the sixth-largest stablecoin by scale. USDG's growth over the past year has been consistent and steady, not artificially inflated in the short term through large-scale subsidies. Ember noted that this reflects the high user base and activity levels of OKX Wallet. Even amid the current subdued market conditions, X Layer has achieved through its relevant modules what other stablecoins could only accomplish with substantial capital investment.
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BIT: Senate Vote on CLARITY Act Imminent, Legislative Progress May Boost Short-Term Market Sentiment
According to BIT's daily analysis report, Trump has largely agreed to new bipartisan ethics provisions requiring relevant officials to divest their held crypto assets or place them in blind trusts. The latest approximately 630-page version of the CLARITY Act will face a Senate procedural vote at 2:15 PM ET on September 15, which requires 60 votes in favor. With Republicans currently holding only 53 seats, the majority must secure support from at least seven Democrats or independents. The revised draft incorporates over 100 amendments proposed by Democrats, including adjustments to DeFi registration rules. However, ethics restrictions targeting government officials remain contentious and include a sunset clause set for January 2029. Even if the procedural vote passes, the legislation still must navigate formal debate, amendment review, and House approval. While the bill's tangible impact on the market remains uncertain, legislative progress this week could provide a boost to short-term market sentiment.
Bitget Launches VIP Net Deposit Interest Rate Boost Promotion, Subscribe to USDT for Up to 10% APR
Bitget has launched a VIP-exclusive net deposit interest rate boost campaign, running from September 11 to October 2. During the event, VIP users who meet the designated net deposit threshold can subscribe to the corresponding USDT or USDC Simple Earn products to receive an interest rate boost of up to 7% APR, with the estimated total APR reaching up to 10%.
Bitget launches Phase 2 US stock holdings reward campaign, offering up to 1,000 USDT worth of NVIDIA.
Bitget launches the 2nd phase of the US Stock Position Boost Event, with a total prize pool worth 30,000 USDT, running from September 7 to October 7. During the event, users who complete registration, newly hold US stock spot rToken, and meet the daily average net position increase threshold will have the opportunity to receive tier-specific time-limited boost rewards.
OKX Wallet Boost Launches New X Liquidity Incentive Campaign
Odaily News, according to official sources, the new X Liquidity campaign under OKX Wallet Boost has gone live. Users can participate through the Boost entry point in OKX Wallet by providing liquidity to eligible trading pairs. In addition to earning LP yields, participants can share in a total incentive pool of approximately $240,000 in USDT. The campaign will run until September 24, 15:00 (UTC+8).It is reported that X Liquidity serves as the entry point for liquidity incentive and staking campaigns on X Layer, aimed at enhancing on-chain liquidity and trading experience for RWA, stablecoins, and major crypto assets. This campaign is part of X Layer's $5 million liquidity incentive program.
JaredfromSubway.eth sandwich attack bot has extracted $295 million in total, with $7.5 million stolen in June
Odaily News: The sandwich attack bot operated by JaredfromSubway.eth has extracted a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH since March 2023, worth approximately $295 million at current prices. In June 2026, an anonymous attacker deployed 66 counterfeit token contracts, exploiting the bot's automated trading logic to steal at least $7.5 million in ETH and stablecoins, and funneled the funds into Tornado Cash. The stolen assets have not yet been recovered.Sandwich attacks are a form of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV): the bot monitors large transactions in Ethereum's public mempool, buys ahead of the target transaction, and sells after the transaction pushes the price up, capturing profits from the spread. The bot's primary contract had received a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH as of August 28.MEV-Boost block construction is centralized among a small group of participants, with relay.ultrasound.money, Titan Relay, and bloXroute regulated relays collectively forwarding approximately 85% to 88% of related blocks within a 24-hour window; Titan's builder independently assembled 50.3% of the blocks. Monthly sandwich attack extraction amounts have declined from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to roughly $2.5 million in October 2025. (Bitcoin.com News)
SoftBank Plans $10 Billion Loan Refinancing to Boost OpenAI Investment
Odaily News: SoftBank Group is seeking an additional $10 billion loan to refinance debt related to its investment in OpenAI and raise further capital. According to sources familiar with the matter, the two-year loan carries an interest rate approximately 275 basis points above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), with Mizuho Bank serving as the lead arranger and bookrunner. The sources requested anonymity as the matter has not yet been made public. (Bloomberg)