Today's Highlights
1. Total Solar Eclipse Expected on August 12, 2026
2. CFO StraTech 2026 Conference to Focus on AI and Digital Finance
3. Connected Banking Summit 2026 to Explore Africa’s Digital Finance Future
Macro News
Ethereum Spot ETFs Record $14.59M Net Outflow on August 10
According to SoSoValue, Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $14.59 million on August 10, marking the first outflow in four days. Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) led with a net inflow of $8.59 million, while ETHA recorded a net outflow of $23.8 million.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $144.6M Net Outflow on August 10
Farside Investors reported that Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $144.6 million on August 10. BlackRock’s IBIT led the outflow with $53.6 million, while Grayscale’s BTC Mini Trust saw a net inflow of $37.1 million.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits a Rare Drawdown
Bitcoin mining difficulty dropped 18.5% from its peak, the largest decline since the 2021 China mining ban. This indicates a significant shift in network conditions and may signal weaker mining economics.
Nvidia Reportedly Seeking $500B for AI Infrastructure
Nvidia is reportedly in talks with a consortium of lenders to raise up to $500 billion for AI infrastructure. The group includes Apollo, Blackstone, and Goldman Sachs. The news caused a 3% drop in NVDA shares.
July CPI and PPI Reports to Be Key Economic Watchpoints
Investors are closely watching the upcoming July CPI and PPI reports, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. The data will be released on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
Industry Hotspots
TRON’s USDT Economy Hits New ATH
TRON’s USDT supply has reached a new all-time high of approximately $91.2 billion after Tether minted an additional $1 billion in USDT on the network. This reinforces TRON’s position as the dominant home for USDT.
Ethereum’s Development Roadmap Prioritizes Privacy and Quantum Resistance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted that privacy and quantum resistance have moved up in priority for Ethereum’s development roadmap. These changes reflect evolving goals in cryptography and AI.
Divergents NFT Collection to Launch on Ethereum
The Divergents NFT collection by 7SURFER7SILVER7 is preparing for an Ethereum mint. The AI-generated PFP collection emphasizes individuality and expression, with no two NFTs intended to feel the same.
Beldex Aims to Improve Privacy Coin Interoperability
Beldex Coin (BDX) is addressing a major weakness of traditional privacy coins by enhancing interoperability. This allows privacy-focused assets to integrate with DeFi liquidity and the broader Web3 economy.
Sleep to Earn Model Avoids Hyperinflation Pitfalls
The Sleep to Earn model, as seen with SleepAGotchi, is designed to avoid the hyperinflation issues that plagued early Move to Earn apps. The project emphasizes sustainability and long-term value.
KOL and Institutions
@Arman_Trading
BTC is trading around $63,978, up $44 (0.1%) since the last update. ETH is near $1,873, up $1 (0.1%). S&P 500 futures are at 7,770, with Nasdaq at 29,687 and Dow at 54,017.
@pandaquantai
RKLB dropped 3.4% today. The space company provides launch services and space systems solutions, with a market cap of $50 billion and 2,600 employees. Related tickers include SPCX, ASTS, and ACHR.
@TXWestCapital
Retail traders often focus on profits, but trading is ultimately about survival and risk management. Success depends more on how one approaches the market than on the specific strategy or indicator used.
@RailTel
Mahindra & Mahindra’s July production rose 20% YoY to 101,954 units, with sales up 25% to 102,710 units. JSW Steel’s total steel production increased 3% YoY to 24 lakh tonnes.
@Lupin
TCS found no credible evidence of an employee data breach. TVS Motor allotted NCDs worth ₹1,000 crore through private placement. JSW Energy added 1,166 MW renewable and 300 MW thermal capacity since April.
U.S. SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to propose its first formal rule for crypto businesses under "Regulation Crypto." The rule aims to establish a clear legal framework for digital asset issuance.
Thailand
Thailand has approved a five-year digital asset promotion plan to boost the crypto industry. The initiative includes regulatory clarity, infrastructure development, and support for blockchain innovation.
Ethereum
Ethereum’s development roadmap has shifted to prioritize privacy and quantum resistance. These changes reflect the evolving landscape of cryptography and AI, as outlined by co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
@blknoiz06
The first major pump on Solana (6LLNiWXRZp8hn5oTFTHEo8ERbJS3QJfHSKhnTCqipump) has occurred, but there are no signs of leadership from the identified address.
@IsaiahPowellT5
Top-10 finish markets are seeing active trading, with the lead group holding a 65% implied probability of staying in the top five. There is significant opportunity for sharp picks on the leaderboard.
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