Today's Highlights
1. TRON to Participate in KUB Global Bangkok 2026
2. Federal Reserve Chair to Deliver Speech at Jackson Hole
3. Danny Lung to Moderate Post-Quantum Blockchain Dialogue Panel
Macro News
SEC Proposes Modernized Crypto Custody Rules
The SEC has proposed new rules to modernize crypto custody, aiming to clarify institutional holding requirements. This development is seen as a step toward treating crypto custody similarly to traditional asset management.
SEC Provides Regulatory Guidance for DeFi Protocols
New SEC guidance indicates that some DeFi protocols may be classified as securities under the Howey Test if they use promotional incentives. However, pure staking rewards could remain outside this classification under certain conditions.
NVIDIA Posts Strong Earnings with $96.2B Revenue
NVIDIA reported $96.2 billion in revenue, with $89 billion coming from the data center segment. The stock reversed to a 4% gain after initially dipping, reflecting strong fundamentals.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $232M Net Inflow on August 26
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $232 million on August 26, marking the eighth consecutive day of inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led with a $20.1 million single-day inflow.
BlackRock Lowers In-Kind Conversion Minimum for IBIT
BlackRock reduced the minimum in-kind conversion threshold for its Bitcoin ETF IBIT from $25 million to $1 million. Over $5 billion has already been transferred through this mechanism.
Industry Hotspots
Mastercard Joins XRP Ledger Hackathon as Sponsor
Mastercard is set to sponsor the XRP Ledger Hackathon in New York on October 24 and 25. The event will focus on protocol innovation, financial agents, and decentralized applications.
Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense Proposal Published
Blockstream has published a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for the SHRINCS signature scheme, designed to protect against future quantum computing threats. The scheme has already been tested in production environments.
$457B in Crypto Activity May Escape Tax Reporting
Chainalysis estimates that $457 billion in potentially taxable crypto activity occurred in 2025, but international tax reporting rules may cover only a fraction. The U.S. accounted for $112.6 billion of this activity.
Polkadot Staking Reaches New All-Time High
Approximately 914 million DOT is now staked on Polkadot, a new record. However, staking economics have changed with slashing removed, validator commissions set to zero, and lower nominator yields.
Galaxy Launches Crypto Credit Lines for BTC, ETH, and Staked SOL
GalaxyOne now offers crypto-backed credit lines for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and staked Solana at 8.99% APR. This allows clients to borrow cash without selling their holdings, though leverage carries risks.
KOL and Institutions
@blknoiz06
Good Morning CT. Most people think they already understand $ANSEM. The real value lies in the price of getting seen, not just the ticker. #ANSEM #BlackBull
@CDemanincor
Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want right now. Trading teaches this lesson through the temptation to chase trades, increase size, or break rules.
@mobymedia
GM Crypto Fam. $BTC holds $78.8k after a strong +14% week. ETH at $2,490, SOL at $101, market cap at $2.66T. Extreme greed, solid flows, healthy pause.
@eversmanxbt
Every profitable trader conquers their own emotions and fears. It’s not the market they defeat, but their inner thoughts that say “this trade will hit stop loss.”
@TOPDOGE007
The top 10% of Americans own 88% of the stock market. When markets rise, wealth compounds fastest for asset owners. The greatest financial divide is ownership, not income.
@SnowyDeFAI
Market Snapshot: BTC $78,443.00, ETH $2,471.77, SOL $96.85, HYPE $80.34, SUI $0.74. Stay sharp and focused on the data.
@CryptoJedi24
Nowhere can man find a quieter retreat than in his own soul. Markets scream and nations fracture, yet inside burns a steady ember no storm can snuff.
@Clark
Early stats show Clark and Scottie are nearly tied in wins. It’s not about dominating in wins alone but considering other robust stats for a full picture.
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