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As reported by Securityweek, AI security company HiddenLayer has announced the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round. This round was led by Delta-v Capital, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, Microsoft’s M12, Morgan Stanley, and Ten Eleven Ventures. To date, the company’s cumulative funding has exceeded $155 million. HiddenLayer specializes in full-lifecycle security for Generative AI, Predictive AI, and AI Agents. Its enterprise platform features capabilities including AI asset discovery, AI supply chain security, attack simulation, and runtime protection. The newly raised capital will be primarily directed toward expanding AI Agent runtime security capabilities, particularly for AI coding agents.
According to Chaoxiang Research, Goldman Sachs' research report dated August 24, 2026, indicates that cryptocurrency trading volume fell 30% in July and 21% in August, declining for 10 consecutive months, a duration that exceeded the median of the previous five cycles. Trading volume in this cycle has dropped 75% from its peak, while cryptocurrency market capitalization rebounded 21% over the past week. Goldman Sachs suggests a turning point in trading volume may emerge if market cap remains at current levels. On the regulatory front, 35% of institutional investors cite regulatory uncertainty as the biggest hurdle, while 32% identify regulatory clarity as the primary catalyst. The SEC recently proposed an innovation exemption framework. In 2026, over 10 additional digital asset companies received bank charters from the OCC, and more than 15 crypto firms have already been incorporated into the federal banking system. Crypto companies reduced expenses by an average of approximately 5% in 2026, lifting operating margins by roughly 5.8 percentage points. Goldman Sachs remains cautiously optimistic for the second half of the year, with sector valuations currently positioned at the 30th percentile over a five-year period. Key recommendations include COIN (target price $196), HOOD ($124), IBKR ($114, featured on Goldman Sachs' Conviction List US), and FIGR ($43). The investment logic diverges across the three sectors: traditional brokerages are poised for a September reversal, prediction markets are driven by the election cycle, and crypto equities benefit from a triple catalyst of market cap recovery, cost reductions, and regulatory reform.
the whale "First Set Ten Big Goals" posted on platform X, stating that after closing their short position, they quickly re-established a long position because their medium-to-long-term outlook has not changed. They believe the key demarcation zone of the previous bull market was around $60,000, and currently, the mainstream mining cost for Bitcoin is roughly concentrated in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. Last month, Bitcoin quickly recovered after dipping to a low of $58,000, validating the support level in this area. They believe that, barring systemic risks or major fundamental changes, the risk-reward ratio of continuing to short at the current level is not favorable. After Bitcoin completed its consolidation and hand-changing in the $58,000 to $63,000 range, it finished its correction and firmly re-established support around $66,000. The market now has the conditions for further upward movement, and they do not rule out the possibility of a strong bullish candle pushing Bitcoin past $72,000.They also stated that the current valuation of the US stock market, especially the AI-related sectors, is relatively high, which could lead to increased volatility in the future. Furthermore, the correlation between Bitcoin and US stocks has significantly decreased compared to previous cycles. With continued institutional capital inflows and the strengthening of Bitcoin's asset attributes, Bitcoin is gradually forging its own independent market trend..
According to the New York Times, citing three individuals involved in internal discussions at OpenAI, the company is leaning towards postponing its IPO until next year. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that OpenAI had initially planned to go public as early as the third or fourth quarter of this year. CEO Sam Altman urged financial advisors to find ways to boost the company's valuation to $1 trillion. However, a series of recent developments have forced OpenAI's executives to abandon their initial aggressive plans. The most notable of these is the post-IPO performance of Elon Musk's SpaceX this month. SpaceX's stock price has been on a downward trend, closing at $153 on Thursday after hitting a high of $202 last week. Global markets have also experienced volatility in recent weeks, with tech stocks dragging down indices as investors question whether AI companies can deliver on their lofty promises. According to two sources, over the past week, advisors communicating with OpenAI have warned that retail investors may not generate significant enthusiasm for the company's stock. (Golden Ten)
AI Agent security platform Geordie has announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Crosspoint Capital, General Catalyst, and Ten Eleven Ventures. The company focuses on AI Agent governance and security, helping enterprises monitor the behavior, permissions, data access, and potential risks of internal AI agents in real time, while limiting non-deterministic AI agent decision-making behaviors. (Techfundingnews)