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09:19

Whale Executes Lending Loop Strategy to Amplify BNB Long Position

Gate News message, a whale identified as 0x2160 has implemented a lending loop strategy to establish a long position on BNB. The whale withdrew 8,474 BNB valued at $5.9M from CEX and deposited it into Venus. Subsequently, the whale borrowed 2.6M USDT from Venus and deposited it into CEX to purchase additional BNB.
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09:17

Cursor Grok Bot 0.18.0 Exposes Source Map, Runtime Code Reverse-Engineered

According to Beating AI, Cursor inadvertently included Source Map debugging files in Grok Bot 0.18.0 release, exposing core runtime code that developer Bennett reverse-engineered into readable TypeScript. While frontend source code remains unexposed, the reconstructed runtime logic is now publicly accessible on GitHub. Bennett subsequently created a modified version supporting multiple inference backends including Claude Code, Codex, and OpenRouter, with optional local Docker deployment.
09:16

Anthropic Questions Candidates on Safety vs Profit in Culture Interviews

According to reports on August 24, Anthropic poses a pointed question during culture interviews: whether candidates would support the company's decision to abandon AI ambitions for safety reasons, even if it drove the stock price to zero. CEO Dario Amodei has questioned whether recent hires joined for the "right reasons." The question reflects broader company decisions, including refusing a U.S. military contract for unrestricted technology access and restricting access to its most capable model
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09:16

ECB's Cipollone Assesses Stagflation Risk from Hormuz Crisis as Low

According to ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone, the likelihood of economic downturn and stagflation triggered by the Hormuz Strait crisis is low. In an interview with Italian media ilsussidiario.net published today, Cipollone stated that there are currently no signs pointing to a stagflation scenario, though macroeconomic conditions require continuous monitoring.
09:12

HTX Research: AI Investment Cycle Enters Payback Phase as US Hyperscalers Spend $697 Billion in 2026

According to HTX Research, the artificial intelligence investment cycle is shifting focus from infrastructure buildout to revenue and free cash flow generation, as five major US hyperscalers are expected to spend approximately $697 billion in 2026. Capital expenditure will consume about 93% of their combined operating cash flow, up from 33% in 2023, according to J.P. Morgan research cited in the report. The report notes that Alphabet generated $119.8 billion in second-quarter revenue with Google
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09:11

Secret Network Mints 1.079 Billion SCRT on August 21, Diluting Supply by 75%

According to CryptoSlate, Secret Network, a Cosmos-based privacy blockchain, minted approximately 1.079 billion SCRT on August 21 via v1.26.0 upgrade to maintain network operations before SCRT Labs ends support on September 1. Total supply increased to approximately 1.443 billion SCRT; existing holders' absolute balances remain unchanged, but their combined share drops to approximately one-quarter, representing a 75% supply dilution. The minting was allocated across foundation and core developme
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09:09

Hugging Face Explores Potential Sale at $130B+ Valuation, Bloomberg Reports on August 24

According to Bloomberg, on August 24, Hugging Face is exploring a potential sale in partnership with an investment bank, with the transaction valuation potentially reaching $130 billion or more. No agreement has been reached to date, sources said. The AI platform is conducting outreach to potential bidders to gauge market interest. In 2023, Hugging Face raised $235 million at a valuation of approximately $4.5 billion, with backing from Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Intel, and Salesforce.
09:09

LPG Basis Spreads Compressed as Futures Rally Outpaces Spot Prices, Aug 24

According to Daodi Futures research on Aug 24, LPG basis spreads have compressed further as futures prices rally while spot prices remain stagnant. The contract (LPG2610) has moved into backwardation versus East China domestic pipeline prices, pressuring further upside in futures. LPG is unlikely to sustain long-term premium to spot prices in the current structure, with inventory pressures potentially mounting ahead.
09:09

HashKey Exchange Launches Franklin Templeton's Tokenized U.S. Government Liquidity Fund (grBENJI) in Asia on August 24

According to official statements, HashKey Exchange and Franklin Templeton launched the grBENJI tokenized U.S. government liquidity fund on August 24 across the platform's financial services channel. The product provides eligible digital asset investors in Asia with access to a fund primarily investing in U.S. government money market instruments and dollar cash assets through blockchain-based infrastructure.
09:09

Japan's Nikkei 225 Falls 0.74% on August 24 as Bond Yields Rise

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 488.27 points (0.74%) on August 24 to close at 65,528.09, as rising long-term bond yields in Japan and the U.S. triggered stock sales. The TOPIX index gained 6.00 points (0.15%) to 4,073.29. Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose 0.44 basis points to 2.8791%, while the 30-year yield declined 0.26 basis points to 4.0621%.
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09:07

Mirae Asset Chairman Says DigitalX Will Reshape Crypto Market, Announces Free Trading for One Year

According to Seoul Economic Daily, Park Hyun-joo, chairman of Mirae Asset Group, stated on August 24 that the digital asset exchange DigitalX will create a major transformation in the cryptocurrency market. The exchange announced today that it will offer zero trading fees on all Korean won markets for one year. Mirae Asset also approved additional capital injection of 50 billion won into DigitalX, raising its stake to 97.15%, as the group positions the platform as a cornerstone for its long-term
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09:07

Samsung SDI to Invest 4.45 Trillion Won in North America ESS Battery After Display Share Sale on August 24

According to Maeil Business, Samsung SDI announced on August 24 it will sell 13.09 million Samsung Display shares worth 4.45 trillion won to Samsung Display, with the transaction scheduled for August 27. The company plans to use proceeds to expand North American energy storage system (ESS) battery production capacity, currently at 30 GWh by year-end, targeting over 50 GWh by end-2028. Samsung SDI stock rose 7.74% on the day. Battery-related companies surged on the ESS investment outlook: LNF up
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08:59

Arthur Hayes Predicts ETH Will Outperform Other Major Assets in Market Rally

According to ChainCatcher, Arthur Hayes recently stated in an Altcoin Daily podcast interview that Ethereum will outperform other major cryptocurrencies in the current market rally. Hayes expressed confidence that Ethereum, as the largest asset after Bitcoin, has the capacity to drive significant gains. He suggested that Bitcoin's market dominance, currently around 60%, could decline to 40%, with most of that shift driven by Ethereum's performance.
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BTC0.73%
08:57

Largest LIT Short on Hyperliquid Adds $2.5M Margin on August 24, Facing $5.6M Unrealized Losses

According to on-chain analyst Ai, the largest LIT short position holder on Hyperliquid added $2.5 million in margin on August 24, with unrealized losses of $5.605 million. The trader holds 2.528 million LIT shorts valued at approximately $8.9 million and has amassed $7.16 million in single-coin margin to reduce liquidation risk following LIT's recent listing on Upbit. The liquidation price stands at $5.78.