Today's Highlights
1. SNS to Pause .sol Domain Registrations for Qualification Snapshot
2. U.S. Stock Market – Earnings Calendar (Week of August 17–21, 2026)
3. @CadeMarket Launches $100K Meme Madness Prediction Tournament
4. Altcoins Continue Network Development Amid Market Pressure
5. Solana, PUMP, BNB, and SUI Among Altcoins Drawing Attention
Macro News
Fed Rate Hike Cycle May Be Over as Inflation Eases
Recent inflation and consumption data have reduced market expectations for a September rate hike, with the Federal Reserve signaling that current rates are sufficiently restrictive.
U.S. Treasury Interest Payments Reach Record $1.37 Trillion
Over the past 12 months, U.S. Treasury interest payments have hit a record high, while Harvard University maintained its 3 million IBIT share position in Q2.
Nevada Regulators Seek $120K Daily Fines Against Kalshi
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is demanding daily fines against prediction market platform Kalshi for failing to enforce geolocation restrictions.
July Retail Sales Drop 0.6%, Consumer Sentiment Falls
Retail sales declined in July, and the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to 51.0, signaling weaker consumer demand.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Posts $66.8M Loss Despite Inflows
The MSBT fund recorded a $66.8 million loss in 85 days, primarily due to unrealized Bitcoin depreciation, despite $371.1 million in inflows.
Industry Hotspots
SNS Pauses .sol Domain Registrations for Snapshot Process
The Solana Name Service will pause .sol domain registrations on August 17 to conduct a qualification snapshot, with .sns domain registrations expected to resume in mid-September.
Ondo Stocks TVL Surpasses $1 Billion
Ondo Finance’s tokenized stock platform, Ondo Stocks, has reached a TVL of $1.01 billion, offering over 440 assets backed by real-world stocks and ETFs.
Hong Kong Police Bust Phone Scam Ring, Seize 3.67M HKD
In a joint operation, Hong Kong police arrested 17 individuals and seized 3.67 million HKD in cash linked to a scam targeting elderly citizens.
Harvard Holds IBIT Position Amid ETF Growth
Harvard University held steady its 3 million IBIT shares in Q2, valued at $101 million, as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively hold over 1.86 million on-chain.
AI Infrastructure Supply Chain Enters Long-Term Expansion
AI demand is driving long-term growth in storage, packaging, and power infrastructure, with DRAM manufacturers like Micron expected to see record margins by 2027.
KOL and Institutions
@juniortgr
Become your own financial institution by building positions that do not rely on perfect directional calls. Focus on strategies that profit regardless of market direction.
@James_futures
Coins that have caused the most damage to investors include ARKM, MINA, ARB, BB, ACH, TIA, BIO, APT, EIGEN, WLD, ZK, ENA, and ETHFI.
@CryptowithHamza
Your trading journey usually goes like this: “I found the market,” “The market found me,” “I finally stopped fighting it.” The goal is to survive long enough to understand what works.
@ethereal_echo14
VIX is at a 52-week low, growth stocks have surged 100% in a month, and greed is rising. Seasonality suggests a significant pullback is likely in the near future.
@IsaiahPowellT5
Digital permit lotteries are being introduced in national parks to manage trail usage. Stepping away from market feeds and screens can help you appreciate the wilderness.
@Barbera_1870
Great espresso requires precision and consistency. At Caffè Barbera, the philosophy has remained unchanged since 1870, emphasizing the importance of expertise and pressure control.
@osf_rekt
Too many traders fixate on the highest PnL they see, but the goal is simply to make money. Don’t get lost in comparisons—focus on your own progress.
@elonmusk
A man created a puzzle using future tech that AI can't decode. First AI to solve it will prove its superiority among models like XAI, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
@rxendy
Marvel fans, settle the debate: Which character had the biggest development in the MCU? Consider Tony Stark, Thor, Wanda, Steve Rogers, and Loki.
@onderyazici
An apartment manager keeps detailed records of expenses for elevators, cleaning, electricity, and more. He noticed a pattern in the annual costs from the same service providers.
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