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Structure is a global financial platform that opens the door for mainstream investors to seamlessly participate in the DeFi and Crypto markets without the traditional educational and financial barriers. Guided by the principles of DeFi, Structure will enable investors of all experience levels to quickly and easily trade assets on a secure, user-friendly platform, and eventually to earn, borrow, and lend.
Morgan Stanley: $3.1 Trillion in Off-Balance-Sheet AI Compute Commitments Emerge, Financing Structure Becomes a New Variable in the Supply Chain
According to Chaoxiang Research, a Morgan Stanley report dated August 24 indicates that the total disclosed off-balance-sheet commitments from hyperscalers, NVIDIA, and Broadcom have surpassed $3.1 trillion. Lease commitments total $1.1 trillion and procurement commitments $1.7 trillion, while the combined on-balance-sheet debt and lease liabilities of hyperscalers reach $770 billion. Amazon and Google's free cash flow turned negative in Q2 2026, with Meta expected to follow suit next quarter. Financing instruments are restructuring the AI compute capital structure across six dimensions: off-balance-sheet lease and procurement commitments form the first financing layer; the share of debt issuance rises from 2% in 2025 to 19% in 2026; Google frees up $110 billion by reducing share buybacks and issuing equity; Oracle records $4.6 billion in customer advance payments in Q2; and Broadcom and NVIDIA launch chip-leasing SPVs to support unrated AI labs. Morgan Stanley notes that when the financing structure itself becomes a core variable in the AI supply chain, tracking changes in off-balance-sheet commitments and accounting judgments is nearing the importance of tracking chip shipments themselves.
Lighter Founder: All Economic Value of Lighter Will Flow to the Token, with the Equity Structure Converted to a Token Structure at TGE
Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski published an article on X this morning titled "Equity and Tokens."In the article, Novakovski clarified that all economic value generated by Lighter will belong to token holders.Lighter's original intention has always been to use venture capital to bootstrap the project until the moment of token issuance. Lighter is a U.S. company and exists as a single entity — the entity that issued equity in the years leading up to TGE is the same entity that issued tokens at TGE. Apart from converting to a token cap table at TGE, the equity cap table will have no further function in the future.More specifically, Lighter completed its final equity financing round a few months before TGE, which was oversubscribed by approximately 5 times, attracting over $300 million in capital interest against a $68 million allocation. At that time, all equity stakeholders (including early investors and former employees) were informed of the future plan — that their equity value would only be reflected as holdings on the token cap table — and were given the opportunity to sell their equity stakes. Anyone who disagreed with the philosophy that "all value belongs to the token" could easily exit at a higher valuation. Ultimately, less than 1% of equity holders chose to sell their shares, while the rest chose to stay, thereby supporting Lighter's commitment to "value accruing to the token."
Analysis: Micron May Be Entering a New Valuation Structure Logic of "Higher Earnings, Higher Valuation"
Odaily reports, Deep Value Memetics posted an analysis on X platform, pointing out that Micron Technology may currently be exhibiting an atypical semiconductor valuation structure: as earnings per share (EPS) rise, the valuation multiple the market assigns is simultaneously expanding.Currently, Micron trades at approximately 22 times PE, below the S&P 500 (SPY) average of about 22 times, and also significantly lower than the semiconductor index (SOX) at roughly 26 times. In previous cycles, analysts typically assigned lower valuation multiples during the peak earnings phase. However, as the "de-risking" process advances, this "show-me" narrative is shifting. The market may be entering a new phase of "EPS growth → valuation multiple expansion," leading to exponential valuation revaluation. If EPS reaches $200 and is assigned a 20 times valuation, Micron's stock price could point toward the $4,000 level.
Jiang Zhuoer Analyzes MSTR Capital Structure: BTC Reserves Can Cover Years of Dividend Payments, But Market Sentiment Remains Cautious
Jiang Zhuoer stated in a post that MicroStrategy (MSTR) currently holds approximately $55 billion in Bitcoin assets, corresponding to an annual dividend payment of about $1.7 billion for its STRC preferred stock. Theoretically, selling BTC could cover dividend requirements for roughly 32 years.STRC is classified as preferred stock rather than a debt instrument, so there is no traditional mandatory principal repayment pressure. From a financial structure perspective, MSTR does not face "liquidation-style leverage risk" or short-term solvency crises. However, the discussion itself reflects growing market concerns about the company's long-term cash flow and cryptocurrency asset volatility. STRC has already experienced significant discount fluctuations, limiting its refinancing capabilities.Furthermore, MSTR has recently relied more on issuing common stock (which may dilute BTC per share when mNAV is below 1) to fund its BTC accumulation. This strategy is difficult to sustain over the long term.Jiang Zhuoer indicated that even if the scale of MSTR's actual BTC sales to pay dividends is relatively small compared to the broader market, the symbolic significance may be more important. It could pressure market confidence and prompt investors to reassess the possibility of "long-term passive BTC selling." Market understanding of this structure is not uniform, and this divergence in perception itself could become an important factor influencing expectations and sentiment.
Binance US Stock Business Structure Exposed: Nest Trading Handles Connections, Alpaca Monopolizes 94% of Tokenized US Stock Market
Binance's US stock business adopts a dual-core structure of "introducing broker + clearing broker," with Nest Trading responsible for order referral, and US fintech company Alpaca Securities handling the entire process of trade execution, clearing, settlement, and asset custody.Nest Trading, formerly known as BCI Limited, obtained a broker-dealer license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) FSRA at the end of 2025 and officially began operations on January 5, 2026. Together with Nest Exchange and Nest Clearing and Custody, it forms Binance's compliance "troika" in ADGM. Registered on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, Nest Trading handles key Binance services such as OTC, Convert, and Earn.Alpaca is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC, commanding a 94% market share of tokenized US stocks and ETFs, facilitating 1:1 on-chain asset conversion for platforms like Ondo Finance. In January 2026, Alpaca completed a $150 million Series D funding round at a valuation of $1.15 billion, achieving unicorn status with investments from Citadel Securities, Kraken, MUFG, and others. As of early 2026, Alpaca serves over 300 institutions, covering 9 million brokerage accounts. By the end of 2025, it held total assets of $1.386 billion and net capital exceeding $100 million.Public information indicates that Binance and its core team had no prior connection with Alpaca. This collaboration establishes a cross-border US stock trading loop characterized by "ADGM licensed connectivity + US compliant clearing."
Analysis: Bitcoin Rebound Not Confirmed as Bull Market Start, On-Chain Structure Still Lacks Bottom Signals
: Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr stated that although Bitcoin rebounded after falling from around $125,000 to $60,000, the current trend remains a "repair after decline" and has not yet been confirmed as entering a new bull market cycle.He pointed out that from an on-chain data perspective, multiple key indicators have not yet entered the historical bear market bottom range. This includes the "Supply in Loss" and 90-day UTXO-related metrics, which have not yet shown a sufficient cyclical bottom structure. Meanwhile, the "LTH Realized Supply" has also not displayed the typical accumulation pattern seen at the end of a bear market, indicating that the market has not yet entered a deep reallocation phase.Additionally, spot selling pressure indicators have not shown obvious "capitulation selling", suggesting that a typical comprehensive market cleansing has not occurred during this decline. Axel Adler Jr believes that before improvements are seen simultaneously in on-chain structure, spot demand, and supply pressure, the current upward move is more likely a technical rebound rather than a trend reversal.On a macro level, he pointed out that the global risk environment remains tight. The conflict between the US and Iran has pushed Brent crude oil close to $100 per barrel, reigniting inflationary pressure. Consumer confidence and financial health indices are weakening, indicating pressure on the demand side. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields remain high, with real interest rates and inflation expectations rising concurrently, further suppressing risk asset valuations.He also mentioned that the leadership of the US Federal Reserve is about to enter a potential transition phase, but the interest rate market is no longer pricing in rapid rate cuts and has even begun to price in the probability of rate hikes. Market expectations have clearly shifted towards "higher for longer". In an environment of high oil prices, high interest rates, and uncertain monetary policy, overall financial conditions remain tight.Axel Adler Jr stated that the current market needs to wait for clearer on-chain bottom structures and signs of demand-side recovery. Until then, he maintains a cautious stance on the market outlook.
Wintermute: BTC ETF Records First Net Outflow Since June as Market Awaits Fed Rate Decision
In a write-up by Wintermute OTC trader @Jjay_dm, BTC ETFs recorded a net outflow of $463 million for the week ending September 14, marking the first negative reading since June's lows. ARK and Grayscale alone accounted for combined outflows of $371 million, while BlackRock remained flat. As a result, BTC fell 4.4% for the week to close at $76,838, making it the worst-performing asset, while Ethereum dipped 1.5% and altcoins collectively gained 1.0%. On the macro front, the US August CPI came in at 0.4% month-on-month (core 0.3%), exceeding the expected 0.2%, while the PPI annual rate hit 5.4%, prompting Goldman Sachs to upgrade its September rate outlook from "hold steady" to "increase." The market has now priced in an 87% probability of a 25-basis-point hike on Wednesday. Meanwhile, ongoing escalation in Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude past $105/barrel, and the 10-year US Treasury yield reached a 20-year high. Wintermute stated that following the shift to negative ETF flows, it favors a neutral over a bullish market stance. Two key catalysts this week: ① On Tuesday, the US Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act (Crypto Market Structure Act), which requires 60 votes to pass; ② On Wednesday, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision. While the rate hike itself is already fully priced in, subsequent hawkish commentary (particularly any signals pointing to continued tightening into Q1 2027) could exert downward pressure on the crypto market.
Trump Meets with Advisers to Discuss CLARITY Act Ethics Provisions, Next Tuesday's Procedural Vote Becomes Key Milestone
Odaily Report: Two people familiar with the matter revealed that U.S. President Trump met with advisers to discuss a government ethics provision being considered for inclusion in the Crypto Market Structure Act (the CLARITY Act). The meeting took place ahead of the Senate's procedural vote next Tuesday, which will determine the fate of the CLARITY Act's advancement. Senate Democrats are demanding that the legislation include ethics language applicable to government officials to limit Trump's ability to profit from his family's crypto business. It remains unclear what the outcome of the meeting was or which advisers attended. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday evening.The ethics provision has been one of the key obstacles facing the CLARITY Act in the Senate, following clear bipartisan disagreements over whether enforcement authority should rest with the Department of Justice or state attorneys general. Next Tuesday's procedural vote will test whether the two parties can reach a compromise on this core dispute before the Senate recesses. (politicopro)
White House Crypto Advisor Warns Clarity Act Legislative Window Is Closing, Key Procedural Vote Set for Sept. 15
According to Forbes, Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Digital Asset Advisory Committee, stated that the legislative window for the U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill, the Clarity Act, is narrowing. If the procedural vote this week fails, there will be significant uncertainty regarding when the bill can advance again. The bill is currently scheduled for a procedural vote on September 15.
Coinbase CEO: CLARITY Act Expected to Receive 60 Senate Votes by September 15
Odaily News: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the U.S. Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is expected to receive more than 60 votes of support in the U.S. Senate by September 15, and he is confident it will pass the first key procedural vote after Congress reconvenes.Brian Armstrong previously stated that the CLARITY Act has entered its final advancement phase, and the Senate procedural vote requires 60 votes of support to move the bill forward. The bill aims to establish a U.S. digital asset regulatory framework, clarifying the division of responsibilities between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in overseeing crypto assets. Armstrong believes that regulatory clarity for the U.S. crypto industry is approaching—whether through the eventual passage of the CLARITY Act or through regulatory agencies advancing administrative rules, the market will see a more defined regulatory environment.Previously, former U.S. President Donald Trump also called on Congress to push for the CLARITY Act's passage, arguing that the bill is crucial for establishing a digital asset regulatory framework and enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. crypto industry. reuters.com However, the bill still faces disputes from some lawmakers over issues such as conflicts of interest and stablecoin regulation, and whether it can ultimately be enacted depends on further negotiations in the Senate. (CoinDesk)
Key crypto rules meeting canceled, adding uncertainty to SEC’s crypto regulation push
Odaily News: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today canceled a public meeting originally scheduled for Friday. The meeting was set to consider a tailored issuance regime for investment contracts involving crypto assets. The SEC cited "unforeseen scheduling issues" as the reason for the cancellation, without providing further details. The cancellation comes after the Senate entered its August recess without holding a full chamber vote on the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act). SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said in a CNBC interview on July 27 that if the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the SEC was "ready, willing, and able" to issue rules for digital assets. Previously, the CLARITY Act missed its pre-recess voting window due to a dispute over which authority would hold enforcement powers over ethics provisions.
Grayscale: Failure of CLARITY Act Could Drive New US Crypto Investment Overseas
Odaily News: Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said that even if the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is not passed, the operation of major blockchains, demand for Bitcoin as a store of value, and growth of stablecoin payments will not be immediately affected. Regulators will fill regulatory gaps through rulemaking. Zach Pandl noted that the lack of comprehensive market structure legislation could dampen new investment activity in the US, prompting crypto industry participants and startups to move to overseas jurisdictions with clearer regulatory frameworks. The US government will continue to support the development of the crypto ecosystem. Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor previously stated that regardless of whether the CLARITY Act is passed, Bitcoin will continue to develop, but the US needs regulatory clarity for digital assets. Senator Bernie Moreno said that Senate Democrats and Republicans have concluded related negotiations, and a vote will follow.
Wintermute: BTC ETF Records First Net Outflow Since June as Market Awaits Fed Rate Decision
In a write-up by Wintermute OTC trader @Jjay_dm, BTC ETFs recorded a net outflow of $463 million for the week ending September 14, marking the first negative reading since June's lows. ARK and Grayscale alone accounted for combined outflows of $371 million, while BlackRock remained flat. As a result, BTC fell 4.4% for the week to close at $76,838, making it the worst-performing asset, while Ethereum dipped 1.5% and altcoins collectively gained 1.0%. On the macro front, the US August CPI came in at 0.4% month-on-month (core 0.3%), exceeding the expected 0.2%, while the PPI annual rate hit 5.4%, prompting Goldman Sachs to upgrade its September rate outlook from "hold steady" to "increase." The market has now priced in an 87% probability of a 25-basis-point hike on Wednesday. Meanwhile, ongoing escalation in Middle East tensions pushed Brent crude past $105/barrel, and the 10-year US Treasury yield reached a 20-year high. Wintermute stated that following the shift to negative ETF flows, it favors a neutral over a bullish market stance. Two key catalysts this week: ① On Tuesday, the US Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act (Crypto Market Structure Act), which requires 60 votes to pass; ② On Wednesday, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision. While the rate hike itself is already fully priced in, subsequent hawkish commentary (particularly any signals pointing to continued tightening into Q1 2027) could exert downward pressure on the crypto market.
Analyst: Bitcoin Market Structure Improves, Spot Demand Still Needs Confirmation of Breakout
CryptoQuant analyst XWIN Japan stated that the Bitcoin market structure remains constructive, but subsequent price action depends on whether genuine spot demand can absorb market supply. ETF holdings continue to rise, indicating that institutional investors are still accumulating BTC, and large investors are also forming buy-side support near current price levels.
Analyst: Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Share Drops to Phase Low, Long-Term Holders Dominate Market Structure
CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr stated that data shows Bitcoin is shifting from short-term speculators to long-term holders. The share of Short-Term Holders (STH) has dropped to 23%, the lowest level since the bottoming phase from 2022 to 2023; meanwhile, the share of Long-Term Holders (LTH) is approaching historical highs.
JPMorgan: Probability of Clarity Act Passing This Year Drops to 37%, Some Provisions May Inhibit Institutional Participation
According to The Block, the JPMorgan analyst team (led by Managing Director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou) released a report on July 30 stating that the probability of the "Clarity Act" (Crypto Market Structure Act) passing in the US Senate within the year has dropped to a historic low. The Kalshi prediction market shows a passing probability of only 37%, while Polymarket is even lower at 26%. Analysts pointed out that disagreements on core issues such as ethical provisions, enforcement standards, stablecoin yields, decentralized finance, and illicit finance remain unresolved. Voting is expected to be difficult to complete before the Senate summer recess, and may be postponed until after senators return in mid-September.
CryptoQuant: BTC Spot Demand Continues to Weaken, Fragile Market Structure May Face Long Liquidation Risk
According to monitoring by ScenarioX, an analyst at on-chain analysis platform CryptoQuant, Bitcoin's 30-day spot demand has deteriorated again to nearly -170,000 BTC after briefly rebounding to approximately -80,000 BTC in early July. Despite the significant decline in spot demand, the BTC price currently remains relatively stable, supported by eased short-term selling pressure and short covering in the derivatives market. ScenarioX noted that current derivatives demand is insufficient to support a sustained upward trend on its own, and the overall market structure is relatively fragile. If spot selling pressure reignites, it may trigger a sharp downturn; if spot selling remains sluggish, a derivatives-driven technical rebound may continue, but in the absence of substantial spot demand support, such rebounds will most likely end with large-scale long liquidations.
Analysis: Micron May Be Entering a New Valuation Structure Logic of "Higher Earnings, Higher Valuation"
Odaily reports, Deep Value Memetics posted an analysis on X platform, pointing out that Micron Technology may currently be exhibiting an atypical semiconductor valuation structure: as earnings per share (EPS) rise, the valuation multiple the market assigns is simultaneously expanding.Currently, Micron trades at approximately 22 times PE, below the S&P 500 (SPY) average of about 22 times, and also significantly lower than the semiconductor index (SOX) at roughly 26 times. In previous cycles, analysts typically assigned lower valuation multiples during the peak earnings phase. However, as the "de-risking" process advances, this "show-me" narrative is shifting. The market may be entering a new phase of "EPS growth → valuation multiple expansion," leading to exponential valuation revaluation. If EPS reaches $200 and is assigned a 20 times valuation, Micron's stock price could point toward the $4,000 level.
Lido Adjusts EarnETH Fee Structure: Management Fee Cut 80% with Shift Toward Higher Performance Fee Ratio
Odaily News - Liquid staking protocol Lido has announced an update to the EarnETH Vault fee structure, adopting a more flexible performance-linked fee model to reduce holding costs for users and strengthen the alignment between yield distribution and product performance.Under the new structure, EarnETH fees will shift from the previous "1% AUM fee + 10% performance fee" to a maximum of "0.5% AUM + 20% performance fee" model. The new fee structure will launch with "0.2% AUM + 15% performance fee," with any future adjustments to be announced separately.Lido stated that reducing the management fee from 1% to 0.2% will lower the cost of holding EarnETH for users in low-yield environments, while the increased performance fee ratio will better tie protocol revenue to the Vault's actual performance. All currently effective fees will be transparently displayed on the EarnETH Vault interface.This adjustment aims to optimize the fee mechanism of the EarnETH yield product, enhance fee flexibility, and strengthen alignment between users and the product's yield performance.
Morgan Stanley: $3.1 Trillion in Off-Balance-Sheet AI Compute Commitments Emerge, Financing Structure Becomes a New Variable in the Supply Chain
According to Chaoxiang Research, a Morgan Stanley report dated August 24 indicates that the total disclosed off-balance-sheet commitments from hyperscalers, NVIDIA, and Broadcom have surpassed $3.1 trillion. Lease commitments total $1.1 trillion and procurement commitments $1.7 trillion, while the combined on-balance-sheet debt and lease liabilities of hyperscalers reach $770 billion. Amazon and Google's free cash flow turned negative in Q2 2026, with Meta expected to follow suit next quarter. Financing instruments are restructuring the AI compute capital structure across six dimensions: off-balance-sheet lease and procurement commitments form the first financing layer; the share of debt issuance rises from 2% in 2025 to 19% in 2026; Google frees up $110 billion by reducing share buybacks and issuing equity; Oracle records $4.6 billion in customer advance payments in Q2; and Broadcom and NVIDIA launch chip-leasing SPVs to support unrated AI labs. Morgan Stanley notes that when the financing structure itself becomes a core variable in the AI supply chain, tracking changes in off-balance-sheet commitments and accounting judgments is nearing the importance of tracking chip shipments themselves.
Coinbase CEO: CLARITY Act Expected to Receive 60 Senate Votes by September 15
Odaily News: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the U.S. Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is expected to receive more than 60 votes of support in the U.S. Senate by September 15, and he is confident it will pass the first key procedural vote after Congress reconvenes.Brian Armstrong previously stated that the CLARITY Act has entered its final advancement phase, and the Senate procedural vote requires 60 votes of support to move the bill forward. The bill aims to establish a U.S. digital asset regulatory framework, clarifying the division of responsibilities between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in overseeing crypto assets. Armstrong believes that regulatory clarity for the U.S. crypto industry is approaching—whether through the eventual passage of the CLARITY Act or through regulatory agencies advancing administrative rules, the market will see a more defined regulatory environment.Previously, former U.S. President Donald Trump also called on Congress to push for the CLARITY Act's passage, arguing that the bill is crucial for establishing a digital asset regulatory framework and enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. crypto industry. reuters.com However, the bill still faces disputes from some lawmakers over issues such as conflicts of interest and stablecoin regulation, and whether it can ultimately be enacted depends on further negotiations in the Senate. (CoinDesk)
Grayscale: Failure of CLARITY Act Could Drive New US Crypto Investment Overseas
Odaily News: Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said that even if the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is not passed, the operation of major blockchains, demand for Bitcoin as a store of value, and growth of stablecoin payments will not be immediately affected. Regulators will fill regulatory gaps through rulemaking. Zach Pandl noted that the lack of comprehensive market structure legislation could dampen new investment activity in the US, prompting crypto industry participants and startups to move to overseas jurisdictions with clearer regulatory frameworks. The US government will continue to support the development of the crypto ecosystem. Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor previously stated that regardless of whether the CLARITY Act is passed, Bitcoin will continue to develop, but the US needs regulatory clarity for digital assets. Senator Bernie Moreno said that Senate Democrats and Republicans have concluded related negotiations, and a vote will follow.
Analysis: US Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Headwinds, but Regulatory Path Will Not Stop Advancing
The U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) failed to seize a critical advancement window before the Senate's summer recess, and the market is now focusing on whether the U.S. crypto industry can continue to develop even if the bill ultimately fails.Analysts believe that if the CLARITY Act fails to pass, it would be a significant setback for the crypto industry, but not a fatal blow. The bill was designed to clarify the boundaries between securities, commodities, and other categories of digital assets, determine the agencies responsible for overseeing related businesses, and grant the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clearer regulatory authority over crypto commodity trading.Currently, the bill's progress has stalled, and the likelihood of comprehensive crypto market structure legislation being enacted before the end of the year is declining. This means the U.S. may still lack a clear digital asset regulatory framework, particularly regarding oversight of trading in major crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), where jurisdictional gaps remain between the CFTC and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).However, industry insiders point out that even if the CLARITY Act fails, the SEC and CFTC are still likely to continue advancing industry development through policy statements, regulatory guidance, and existing enforcement authority.In recent years, both agencies have issued multiple pieces of guidance clarifying the regulatory boundaries of business models such as crypto mining, Meme coins, and staking rewards. One of the most significant measures among these is the digital asset taxonomy framework, which seeks to establish standardized regulatory classifications for different types of digital assets. (CoinDesk)
CSOP Funds Announcement: 12 Single-Stock Leveraged and Inverse Products Linked to SK Hynix, Coinbase, and Other Individual Stocks Will Adopt Flexible Leverage Structure
CSOP Asset Management issued an announcement regarding a total of 12 single-stock leveraged and inverse products under its management, linked to underlying individual stocks such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics in the Korean stock market, and Tesla, Nvidia, Coinbase, etc. in the US stock market. These products will adopt a flexible leverage structure on August 3. Under this structure, the leverage multiple of each leveraged product or each inverse product will be adjusted based on market conditions. The upper limit of the leverage multiple shall not exceed 2x (applicable to leveraged products) or 2x inverse (-2x) (applicable to inverse products).
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Trump Meets with Advisers to Discuss CLARITY Act Ethics Provisions, Next Tuesday's Procedural Vote Becomes Key Milestone
Odaily Report: Two people familiar with the matter revealed that U.S. President Trump met with advisers to discuss a government ethics provision being considered for inclusion in the Crypto Market Structure Act (the CLARITY Act). The meeting took place ahead of the Senate's procedural vote next Tuesday, which will determine the fate of the CLARITY Act's advancement. Senate Democrats are demanding that the legislation include ethics language applicable to government officials to limit Trump's ability to profit from his family's crypto business. It remains unclear what the outcome of the meeting was or which advisers attended. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday evening.The ethics provision has been one of the key obstacles facing the CLARITY Act in the Senate, following clear bipartisan disagreements over whether enforcement authority should rest with the Department of Justice or state attorneys general. Next Tuesday's procedural vote will test whether the two parties can reach a compromise on this core dispute before the Senate recesses. (politicopro)
White House Crypto Advisor Warns Clarity Act Legislative Window Is Closing, Key Procedural Vote Set for Sept. 15
According to Forbes, Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Digital Asset Advisory Committee, stated that the legislative window for the U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill, the Clarity Act, is narrowing. If the procedural vote this week fails, there will be significant uncertainty regarding when the bill can advance again. The bill is currently scheduled for a procedural vote on September 15.
Analyst: Bitcoin Market Structure Improves, Spot Demand Still Needs Confirmation of Breakout
CryptoQuant analyst XWIN Japan stated that the Bitcoin market structure remains constructive, but subsequent price action depends on whether genuine spot demand can absorb market supply. ETF holdings continue to rise, indicating that institutional investors are still accumulating BTC, and large investors are also forming buy-side support near current price levels.
Lido Adjusts EarnETH Fee Structure: Management Fee Cut 80% with Shift Toward Higher Performance Fee Ratio
Odaily News - Liquid staking protocol Lido has announced an update to the EarnETH Vault fee structure, adopting a more flexible performance-linked fee model to reduce holding costs for users and strengthen the alignment between yield distribution and product performance.Under the new structure, EarnETH fees will shift from the previous "1% AUM fee + 10% performance fee" to a maximum of "0.5% AUM + 20% performance fee" model. The new fee structure will launch with "0.2% AUM + 15% performance fee," with any future adjustments to be announced separately.Lido stated that reducing the management fee from 1% to 0.2% will lower the cost of holding EarnETH for users in low-yield environments, while the increased performance fee ratio will better tie protocol revenue to the Vault's actual performance. All currently effective fees will be transparently displayed on the EarnETH Vault interface.This adjustment aims to optimize the fee mechanism of the EarnETH yield product, enhance fee flexibility, and strengthen alignment between users and the product's yield performance.
Morgan Stanley: $3.1 Trillion in Off-Balance-Sheet AI Compute Commitments Emerge, Financing Structure Becomes a New Variable in the Supply Chain
According to Chaoxiang Research, a Morgan Stanley report dated August 24 indicates that the total disclosed off-balance-sheet commitments from hyperscalers, NVIDIA, and Broadcom have surpassed $3.1 trillion. Lease commitments total $1.1 trillion and procurement commitments $1.7 trillion, while the combined on-balance-sheet debt and lease liabilities of hyperscalers reach $770 billion. Amazon and Google's free cash flow turned negative in Q2 2026, with Meta expected to follow suit next quarter. Financing instruments are restructuring the AI compute capital structure across six dimensions: off-balance-sheet lease and procurement commitments form the first financing layer; the share of debt issuance rises from 2% in 2025 to 19% in 2026; Google frees up $110 billion by reducing share buybacks and issuing equity; Oracle records $4.6 billion in customer advance payments in Q2; and Broadcom and NVIDIA launch chip-leasing SPVs to support unrated AI labs. Morgan Stanley notes that when the financing structure itself becomes a core variable in the AI supply chain, tracking changes in off-balance-sheet commitments and accounting judgments is nearing the importance of tracking chip shipments themselves.