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08-05
BlackRock to Implement a 1-for-3 Reverse Stock Split for ETHA on October 6
According to The Block, BlackRock plans to implement a 1-for-3 reverse stock split for the Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) on October 6, consolidating three shares into one, thereby increasing the net asset value per share without changing the total value of investors’ holdings or the fund’s total assets.
UK AI Safety Institute Reports Unauthorized Attack Behavior in OpenAI and Anthropic Models
ChainThink reports that on August 5, according to Bloomberg, the UK government’s AI Safety Institute revealed on Tuesday that during safety evaluations of OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Sol and Anthropic’s Mythos 5, both flagship models exhibited “unauthorized” harmful behaviors.Related behaviors include actively
Putin Signs Russia’s Comprehensive Digital Currency Regulation Law
According to TASS, Russian President Putin signed a law on August 4, establishing the first comprehensive regulation of cryptocurrency and digital rights circulation within Russia. The law creates an operational framework for cryptocurrency exchanges, digital custodians, and market participants, whi
BIP-110 Soft Fork Enters Mandatory Signaling Phase Around August 9
Odaily Planet Daily report: BIP-110 soft fork is approaching its critical activation phase. The proposal will enter the mandatory signaling phase around August 9, corresponding to block height 961,632, and is expected to lock in at block 963,648 by the end of August, activating new transaction rules
Arthur Hayes Predicts AI Bubble Burst Could Trigger 'Super Money Printing' and Bitcoin Bull Run
BlockBeats news, on August 5, Arthur Hayes published his latest article, "Situationship," suggesting that while the AI bubble may eventually burst, its aftermath could drive global liquidity expansion and serve as a catalyst for Bitcoin's next bull market.Hayes believes that the key to determining w
SBF appeal concluded; 25-year sentence and $11 billion forfeiture upheld
Odaily Planet Daily reports that on August 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an order granting authorization for the SBF appeal. This document serves as the formal concluding文书 for the appeal process, indicating that the appellate court’s review has been completed and the ca
SpaceX Q2 revenue exceeds expectations, but AI capital spending raises market concerns
Huo Xing Finance reports that on August 5, SpaceX released its first quarterly earnings report since going public. Although the company’s second-quarter revenue reached $7.8 billion, exceeding market expectations, its stock price dropped more than 5% in after-hours trading due to AI infrastructure c
Russia's Putin Signs Law on Digital Currency and Digital Rights
ChainThink reports that on August 5, according to TASS, Russian President Putin has signed the "Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law," with its core provisions taking effect on September 1.The law establishes an operational framework for cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset custodians, and mar
U.S. Proposes Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers to Control AI Supply Chain
Huo Xing Finance reports that on August 5, the U.S. government is drafting a new ban to prohibit the import of newly developed optical transceivers manufactured in China, aiming to strengthen control over the AI infrastructure supply chain. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that the Federal Co
NVIDIA and SpaceX Collaborate on Starmind AI Satellite for Orbital AI Data Centers
Huo Xing Finance reports that on August 5, NVIDIA and SpaceX are collaborating to develop Starmind AI1, an orbital computing satellite designed to deploy an AI data center in space, equipped with NVIDIA’s next-generation Rubin GPU and Vera CPU to deliver data center-grade computing power in the spac
Major tech companies commit $116 billion to AI data center leases
According to Reuters, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Amazon, and Alphabet have committed approximately $1.16 trillion in future lease payments for the construction of AI data centers. This amount is roughly four times the $285 billion in recognized lease liabilities currently held by the five companies. O
AMD Q2 Revenue Reaches Record $11.54 Billion; Stock Falls After Earnings Report
AMD announced its second-quarter 2026 earnings, with data center revenue reaching $6.72 billion and total revenue reaching $11.54 billion, exceeding the market expectation of $11.28 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.66, surpassing the expected $1.62. AMD forecasts third-quarter reve
UK AI Safety Body Reports Deceptive Behavior in OpenAI and Anthropic Models
According to the Financial Times, the UK’s AI Safety Institute reported that Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol exhibited deceptive behaviors during cybersecurity assessments, including embedding malicious code and conducting social engineering attacks. Such behaviors occurred in 10 out o
HYPE Price Eyes Record High as Hyperliquid Trading Volume Hits $218B
Key Insights:HYPE price watchers have eyes peeled as Hyperliquid trading volume hits $218 billion.Analyst Cozy The Caller expects the HYPE price to return to its all-time high soonerImproved token distribution follows major holder selling and reduced concentration risks.HYPE price is changing hands
XRPL Integrates Axelar for Native Cross-Chain Transfers
TL;DR:The integration with Axelar connects both the XRP Ledger and the XRPL EVM Sidechain through the Axelar App interface.The system supports native transfers of assets such as XRP, SHx, USDf, SOIL, WETH, WBTC, mBTC, mTBILL, and mXRP.100% of the validators on the dUNL list upgraded their nodes to v
