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Joint protocol is a peer-to-peer system that allows users to exchange cryptocurrencies (ERC20 Tokens) for off-chain assets like fiat, gift cards, and other real-world assets (and vice versa). It is also capable of allowing exchange between any two on-chain assets.
Alkemya Metacore Completes $50 Million Pre-IPO Funding Round, Led by Gumi Cryptos Capital
: This funding round was led by Gumi Cryptos Capital, with participation from institutions including Maven 11, Metalayer, Joint Effects, and Tribe Capital. Alkemya Metacore primarily holds approximately 7 million meters of ultra-high-purity nickel wire with a purity of 99.99% and a diameter of 0.025 mm. This asset has been independently verified with an estimated value of approximately $1.64 billion and is currently held in institutional custody in Lugano, Switzerland. The company plans to process the nickel wire into engineered mesh products for applications such as electromagnetic shielding, aerospace and defense, marine and desalination, power and industrial, semiconductors, green hydrogen, and precious metal recovery. It also aims to raise additional funds by issuing tokenized equity in the form of ALKN tokens. ALKN is issued by Alkemya Metacore SCSp in Luxembourg and is planned to be traded on regulated platforms such as Bitfinex Securities. The new issuance price is set at $1 per token, targeting institutional and professional investors, with the offering deadline set for October 15. Under the revenue distribution mechanism, investor capital will receive priority full repayment, along with a preferred return of 6% compounded annually. Profits from commercial operations will be split between token holders and partners on an 80:20 basis.
DeFi protection protocol Firelight Protocol announces $8 million funding round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital
According to CoinDesk, DeFi protection protocol Firelight Protocol has announced an $8 million funding round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital, with participation from Maven 11, Metalayer, Joint Effects, and Tribe Capital. Incubated by DeFi infrastructure provider Sentora, which manages $2.4 billion in assets, Firelight is scheduled to officially launch this September.
Hong Kong TVB Plans to Establish Joint Venture to Provide Computing Power Services
Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited (also known as "TVB") announced at its board meeting on August 10 that it plans to form a joint venture with Gaw Capital to provide computing power services. The joint venture's ordinary voting shares are proposed to be held 51% by TVB and 49% by Gaw Capital, respectively. The project will be implemented in phases over the coming years, with funding sources including equity investment of up to HKD 2 billion from Gaw Capital into the joint venture, project bank financing, and the Group's internal resources.
QCP: US-Japan Joint Intervention in FX Market to Support Yen May Impact Crypto Asset Liquidity
According to QCP Group, the US Treasury, via the New York Fed, jointly purchased yen with the Japanese Ministry of Finance last Friday, marking the first US-Japan joint foreign exchange intervention action specifically to support the yen since 1998. Meanwhile, the US 30-year Treasury yield briefly rose to about 5.27%, hitting a new high since 2007, before falling back to 5.24%. QCP pointed out that the transmission path of this intervention to the crypto market mainly unfolds through yen carry trades—rapid yen appreciation may force investors holding yen funding positions to deleverage and buy back yen, subsequently affecting risk assets including BTC and ETH, reenacting the market volatility triggered by carry trade unwinding in August 2024. QCP reminded that current macro monitoring indicators should take the USD/JPY exchange rate, Japan funding costs, and US long-end Treasury yields into consideration; fiscal policy operations are increasingly becoming an important variable affecting the direction of global liquidity.
U.S. and UK Treasuries Release Joint Statement and Recommendations to Promote Stablecoin Innovation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the UK's His Majesty's Treasury have issued a joint statement and recommendations as part of the "Transatlantic Working Group for Future Markets." The working group recommends that the Bank of England, the FCA, along with the U.S. CFTC and SEC, develop regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets while requiring the FCA and SEC to explore measures to facilitate cross-border financing. In terms of specific recommendations, both the U.S. and UK propose: supporting the development of stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and similar digital assets; promoting market competition and innovation; and establishing higher standards for asset custody, reserve segregation, and consumer protection. (The Block)
Alkemya Metacore Completes $50 Million Pre-IPO Funding Round, Led by Gumi Cryptos Capital
: This funding round was led by Gumi Cryptos Capital, with participation from institutions including Maven 11, Metalayer, Joint Effects, and Tribe Capital. Alkemya Metacore primarily holds approximately 7 million meters of ultra-high-purity nickel wire with a purity of 99.99% and a diameter of 0.025 mm. This asset has been independently verified with an estimated value of approximately $1.64 billion and is currently held in institutional custody in Lugano, Switzerland. The company plans to process the nickel wire into engineered mesh products for applications such as electromagnetic shielding, aerospace and defense, marine and desalination, power and industrial, semiconductors, green hydrogen, and precious metal recovery. It also aims to raise additional funds by issuing tokenized equity in the form of ALKN tokens. ALKN is issued by Alkemya Metacore SCSp in Luxembourg and is planned to be traded on regulated platforms such as Bitfinex Securities. The new issuance price is set at $1 per token, targeting institutional and professional investors, with the offering deadline set for October 15. Under the revenue distribution mechanism, investor capital will receive priority full repayment, along with a preferred return of 6% compounded annually. Profits from commercial operations will be split between token holders and partners on an 80:20 basis.
Crypto Companies Send Joint Letter to AI Labs, Urging Access to Frontier Models for Bitcoin Developers
据 Cointelegraph 报道，比特币政策研究所（BPI）联合 Anchorage Digital、BitGo、Bitwise、Blockstream、Kraken、Ledger、MARA、Trezor 等多家加密机构，发布公开信敦促各大前沿 AI 实验室为比特币及开源软件开发者建立或扩展可信访问计划。 信中指出，Bitcoin Core 等开源维护者目前缺乏对 AI 实验室网络安全程序的访问渠道，被迫依赖能力较弱的开源模型，而比特币网络当前保护着逾 1 万亿美元资产，任何开源基础设施漏洞均可能危及用户毕生积蓄。BPI 同时披露，已收到多份报告显示包括潜在境外势力在内的复杂攻击者正借助先进 AI 能力持续发动攻击。
Trump's Helicopter Involved in Flight Safety Incident
According to CCTV News reports, the helicopter carrying U.S. President Trump encountered a flight safety incident in Washington on the 4th. The White House stated that the incident did not pose a personal safety risk; however, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation. Reportedly, Trump departed from outside the White House on the afternoon of the 4th aboard the "Marine One" helicopter, heading to Joint Base Andrews, and then transferred to "Air Force One" to proceed to Los Angeles.
QCP: US-Japan Joint Intervention in FX Market to Support Yen May Impact Crypto Asset Liquidity
According to QCP Group, the US Treasury, via the New York Fed, jointly purchased yen with the Japanese Ministry of Finance last Friday, marking the first US-Japan joint foreign exchange intervention action specifically to support the yen since 1998. Meanwhile, the US 30-year Treasury yield briefly rose to about 5.27%, hitting a new high since 2007, before falling back to 5.24%. QCP pointed out that the transmission path of this intervention to the crypto market mainly unfolds through yen carry trades—rapid yen appreciation may force investors holding yen funding positions to deleverage and buy back yen, subsequently affecting risk assets including BTC and ETH, reenacting the market volatility triggered by carry trade unwinding in August 2024. QCP reminded that current macro monitoring indicators should take the USD/JPY exchange rate, Japan funding costs, and US long-end Treasury yields into consideration; fiscal policy operations are increasingly becoming an important variable affecting the direction of global liquidity.
Analysts: US-Japan Joint Intervention Raises Risks for Yen Short Sellers, but Sustained Yen Appreciation Still Needs Fundamental Support
: Multiple market analysts have stated that after the US joined Japan in intervening in the yen, shorting the yen now carries higher risks.Analysts pointed out that the joint US-Japan action has enhanced the credibility of the authorities' efforts to stabilize the yen, making it more difficult for the market to persistently bet against the currency. However, relying solely on currency intervention is unlikely to change long-term trends. Sustained yen strength will still require fundamental support, such as further policy tightening by the Bank of Japan, a decline in US yields, or an improvement in Japan's fiscal outlook. Some analysts believe that a stronger yen could put pressure on Japan's export-dependent companies and stock market, while if the intervention falls short of expectations, it could also raise concerns about further yen depreciation. (Bloomberg)
44 State Attorneys General Send Joint Letter to CFTC: Regulatory Authority Over Sports Prediction Markets Does Not Belong to Federal Government
According to The Block, 44 state attorneys general led by Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson jointly submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stating that the CFTC's proposed rules exceed the authority granted by the Commodity Exchange Act and requesting them to redraft new rules compliant with the Constitution. The letter emphasized that sports betting has historically fallen under state-level regulatory jurisdiction, and the federal government has never intervened. Meanwhile, the NFL also wrote to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig, requesting to curb the expansion of sports prediction markets, arguing that the current proposed rules are insufficient to protect the integrity of events. Currently, the legal battle between states and the CFTC continues to intensify: a Minnesota court ruled to suspend the enforcement of the state's prediction market ban, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operations; however, a New York federal judge again refused to block New York State from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, and Michigan and Washington states have also issued temporary injunctions restricting Kalshi from conducting sports event contract business locally.
“K-line drawing” caught in the act? Trump-linked accounts exposed for precise market timing
Odaily News: Buying on the first day of the conflict, bottom-fishing right before strikes were paused, and clearing positions before strikes resumed... Trump’s investment accounts have reportedly executed 23 “Buffett-level trades” over the past six months, with unrealized gains exceeding one million dollars.It is reported that during the first six months of the ongoing geopolitical conflict, investment accounts linked to Trump generated substantial returns through active trading in energy stocks. These holdings spanned nine major players in the U.S. energy sector, significantly benefiting from supply disruption fears triggered by the conflict. A report released in August by the Democratic staff of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) provided a higher estimate, calculating that Trump’s broader oil and gas investment portfolio has increased in value by up to $15.5 million so far this year.The report quickly sparked political backlash. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly criticized Trump, stating that his initiation of the conflict with Iran this year directly drove the surge in oil and gas stocks—while his own substantial holdings rose accordingly. (CNBC)
Analysts: US-Japan Joint Intervention Raises Risks for Yen Short Sellers, but Sustained Yen Appreciation Still Needs Fundamental Support
: Multiple market analysts have stated that after the US joined Japan in intervening in the yen, shorting the yen now carries higher risks.Analysts pointed out that the joint US-Japan action has enhanced the credibility of the authorities' efforts to stabilize the yen, making it more difficult for the market to persistently bet against the currency. However, relying solely on currency intervention is unlikely to change long-term trends. Sustained yen strength will still require fundamental support, such as further policy tightening by the Bank of Japan, a decline in US yields, or an improvement in Japan's fiscal outlook. Some analysts believe that a stronger yen could put pressure on Japan's export-dependent companies and stock market, while if the intervention falls short of expectations, it could also raise concerns about further yen depreciation. (Bloomberg)
Crypto Companies Send Joint Letter to AI Labs, Urging Access to Frontier Models for Bitcoin Developers
据 Cointelegraph 报道，比特币政策研究所（BPI）联合 Anchorage Digital、BitGo、Bitwise、Blockstream、Kraken、Ledger、MARA、Trezor 等多家加密机构，发布公开信敦促各大前沿 AI 实验室为比特币及开源软件开发者建立或扩展可信访问计划。 信中指出，Bitcoin Core 等开源维护者目前缺乏对 AI 实验室网络安全程序的访问渠道，被迫依赖能力较弱的开源模型，而比特币网络当前保护着逾 1 万亿美元资产，任何开源基础设施漏洞均可能危及用户毕生积蓄。BPI 同时披露，已收到多份报告显示包括潜在境外势力在内的复杂攻击者正借助先进 AI 能力持续发动攻击。
Trump's Helicopter Involved in Flight Safety Incident
According to CCTV News reports, the helicopter carrying U.S. President Trump encountered a flight safety incident in Washington on the 4th. The White House stated that the incident did not pose a personal safety risk; however, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation. Reportedly, Trump departed from outside the White House on the afternoon of the 4th aboard the "Marine One" helicopter, heading to Joint Base Andrews, and then transferred to "Air Force One" to proceed to Los Angeles.
Pakistan draws a red line with Iran: an attack on Saudi Arabia will be considered an attack on Pakistan
As the conflict between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, Pakistan has conveyed a clear stance to Iran that any attack on Saudi Arabia will be considered an attack on Pakistan. The Pakistani government and military have communicated this position to the highest levels of Iran. According to the Joint Strategic Defense Agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in 2025, an attack on either party will be regarded as aggression against both. Sources revealed that Iran has informed the Houthis that if the United States attacks Iranian power facilities, the Houthis will consider blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis are reportedly deploying missiles and drones near the Strait. Pakistan stated that it hopes all parties will exercise restraint and ease regional tensions through diplomatic means.
G7: Calls for Joint Action Against North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft and Cybercrime
leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) issued a statement at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, once again calling for joint action to combat North Korean cryptocurrency theft and cybercrime. United Nations security researchers have linked North Korea's cryptocurrency theft to the funding of its weapons programs.Previously, attacks suspected to be linked to North Korean hackers included a $285 million attack on Drift Protocol in April and a $36 million breach on Humanity Protocol in June. According to Chainalysis data, North Korean hackers stole at least $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, bringing their historical total theft amount to at least $6.75 billion. (Cointelegraph)
Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google Discuss Establishing a Joint AI Standards Body
Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are discussing collaborating to establish an AI industry testing and auditing standards body. OpenAI founder Sam Altman expressed support for this direction but emphasized that it must be led independently by major labs rather than relying on the government.
“K-line drawing” caught in the act? Trump-linked accounts exposed for precise market timing
Odaily News: Buying on the first day of the conflict, bottom-fishing right before strikes were paused, and clearing positions before strikes resumed... Trump’s investment accounts have reportedly executed 23 “Buffett-level trades” over the past six months, with unrealized gains exceeding one million dollars.It is reported that during the first six months of the ongoing geopolitical conflict, investment accounts linked to Trump generated substantial returns through active trading in energy stocks. These holdings spanned nine major players in the U.S. energy sector, significantly benefiting from supply disruption fears triggered by the conflict. A report released in August by the Democratic staff of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) provided a higher estimate, calculating that Trump’s broader oil and gas investment portfolio has increased in value by up to $15.5 million so far this year.The report quickly sparked political backlash. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly criticized Trump, stating that his initiation of the conflict with Iran this year directly drove the surge in oil and gas stocks—while his own substantial holdings rose accordingly. (CNBC)
DeFi protection protocol Firelight Protocol announces $8 million funding round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital
According to CoinDesk, DeFi protection protocol Firelight Protocol has announced an $8 million funding round led by Gumi Cryptos Capital, with participation from Maven 11, Metalayer, Joint Effects, and Tribe Capital. Incubated by DeFi infrastructure provider Sentora, which manages $2.4 billion in assets, Firelight is scheduled to officially launch this September.
Finland AI Supercomputer LUMI-AI Confirms AMD Solution, Deployment Scheduled for H2 2027
The European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking has selected French supercomputing company Bull to build the LUMI-AI artificial intelligence supercomputer, which will be deployed at Finland's CSC data center. The system utilizes AMD Instinct MI430X GPUs and sixth-generation 256-core EPYC processors, delivering 2x HPC compute power and 10x AI compute power compared to the existing LUMI system, and is expected to open for use in H2 2027.
Polymarket probability of "Trump picking Margo Martin as next White House press secretary" briefly rose to 15% before falling back, up 5% in 24 hours
Monitoring by PPP Prediction Market Tool shows that on Polymarket, the probability of "Trump picking Margo Martin as the next White House press secretary" briefly rose to 15% before falling back to 9%, up 5% over 24 hours.When asked this week at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland about who would succeed White House press secretary Leavitt, Trump suddenly asked reporters: "What about Margo, what do you all think of her?" He also jokingly turned the question back to the reporters on site, saying, "I don't know (who it will be), maybe it's you."Karoline Leavitt will leave office at the end of August, making "who will succeed Leavitt" a recent focus of U.S. media attention. Margo Martin currently serves as Special Assistant to the President and Communications Advisor, primarily responsible for sharing information about presidential activities via social media.Join the PPP Signal Push Community to stay one step ahead and seize the initiative.
Crypto Companies Send Joint Letter to AI Labs, Urging Access to Frontier Models for Bitcoin Developers
据 Cointelegraph 报道，比特币政策研究所（BPI）联合 Anchorage Digital、BitGo、Bitwise、Blockstream、Kraken、Ledger、MARA、Trezor 等多家加密机构，发布公开信敦促各大前沿 AI 实验室为比特币及开源软件开发者建立或扩展可信访问计划。 信中指出，Bitcoin Core 等开源维护者目前缺乏对 AI 实验室网络安全程序的访问渠道，被迫依赖能力较弱的开源模型，而比特币网络当前保护着逾 1 万亿美元资产，任何开源基础设施漏洞均可能危及用户毕生积蓄。BPI 同时披露，已收到多份报告显示包括潜在境外势力在内的复杂攻击者正借助先进 AI 能力持续发动攻击。
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Odaily News: Buying on the first day of the conflict, bottom-fishing right before strikes were paused, and clearing positions before strikes resumed... Trump’s investment accounts have reportedly executed 23 “Buffett-level trades” over the past six months, with unrealized gains exceeding one million dollars.It is reported that during the first six months of the ongoing geopolitical conflict, investment accounts linked to Trump generated substantial returns through active trading in energy stocks. These holdings spanned nine major players in the U.S. energy sector, significantly benefiting from supply disruption fears triggered by the conflict. A report released in August by the Democratic staff of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) provided a higher estimate, calculating that Trump’s broader oil and gas investment portfolio has increased in value by up to $15.5 million so far this year.The report quickly sparked political backlash. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly criticized Trump, stating that his initiation of the conflict with Iran this year directly drove the surge in oil and gas stocks—while his own substantial holdings rose accordingly. (CNBC)
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