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According to BlockBeats, on August 23, CZ revealed that Binance's public address was the second-largest donor to Giggle Academy, thanking all contributors to the initiative. CZ previously announced on August 16 that BNB held in the public address and tokens purchased with it would be donated to the academy before discontinuing use of the address to prevent community overinterpretation of future transactions.

According to Bloomberg and CNBC, Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, warned on August 22 that the United States faces a potential fiscal crisis within 1-5 years if current spending trends persist. Dalio cited that the U.S. government's 2026 deficit is projected to reach approximately $2 trillion, with revenues of $5.5 trillion against expenditures of $7.5 trillion. He recommended investors allocate 10-15% of portfolios to gold and hold some Bitcoin as non

According to North Korea's state news agency KCNA, on August 22, the country issued criticism of Japan's planned defense budget for fiscal 2027, which is set to reach record levels. KCNA stated that Japan's proposed increase represents expanded military spending that threatens regional and global stability. The agency characterized Japan's use of the terms 'defense' and 'self-defense' as a disguise for its militaristic ambitions.

According to regulatory filings, Trump on June 18 sold stakes in Meta and Motorola Solutions (MSI), each transaction ranging from $1 million to $5 million, and purchased equivalent amounts of Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares and Visa stock. The trades occurred the day after Federal Reserve Chair Wals' first policy meeting, when markets rebounded following June 17's sell-off amid rate uncertainty.

Invesco QQQ Trust saw net outflows of $10.9 billion during August 2026, with the most dramatic moment occurring on August 3, when the fund recorded a single-day outflow of $5.71 billion. By August 5, roughly $5 billion flowed back in, yet QQQ still finished August with significant net outflows. Bitcoin spot ETFs, by contrast, recorded approximately $1.92 billion in net inflows over a comparable period in mid-August, with a single day seeing $608 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs alone.

On Friday night, 40 tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. However, market sentiment reflects deep uncertainty about regional stability, with the probability of returning to normal traffic by September 30 currently priced at 5.5% YES—a sharp decline from 14% a week ago. Diesel supply disruptions have emerged as a key concern, signaling potential logistical challenges beyond physical access to the critical shipping lane.

President Donald Trump's financial disclosure filed on August 22 reveals 1,051 securities transactions in June worth an estimated $78.1 million to $263.1 million, averaging roughly 35 trades per day. The filing shows significant purchases of Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, Mastercard, and Cintas, while sales included Meta Platforms and Motorola shares. The largest single transaction was a sale of the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF valued between $5 million and $25 million on June 22.

According to Bloomberg, on August 23, South Korea's financial regulator announced stricter oversight of equity-linked securities (ELS) and other structured products effective September. The new measures require brokers to alert investors when products approach principal loss trigger levels and to reassess product design and sales when risks significantly rise. Retail investors have shifted toward higher-yield structured products after recent stock market turmoil, with ELS offerings 40%-50% annua

According to Korea Exchange data released on August 23, single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix combined for 977.1 billion won in trading volume on August 21, following 1.05 trillion won on August 20. The KODEX SK Hynix single-stock leverage ETF led with 352.8 billion won, while the KODEX Samsung Electronics version recorded 185.6 billion won. The surge follows Samsung and SK Hynix announcements of major shareholder returns: Samsung approved 90–110 trillion won in 2

According to Jerusalem Post, Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which was established earlier this month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.

According to BlockBeats, on August 23, prominent trader Huang Licheng (known as Mahjong) opened a $4.22 million Bitcoin long position at $76,719.4, as monitored by TradingBeats. This move came shortly after he closed a Bitcoin long position that resulted in a $2.46 million loss the same day.

According to Odaily, analyst Jiang Zhuoer recently shared a Bitcoin historical cycle comparison chart on X, noting that if the current cycle low settles near $57,800, the market adjustment extent and duration would be similar to the previous three cycles. Jiang suggested many investors may currently be in a "fear of missing out" state. As consolidation continues, FOMO sentiment could intensify, potentially leading to capital inflows that limit further downside in the market.

According to Hyperbot data cited by Odaily, trader Majidage just opened a 40x leveraged Bitcoin long position holding 50 BTC with an entry price of $76,712.2. The position has generated an unrealized gain of approximately $8,237. Majidage's overall portfolio is valued at approximately $103 million, with significant positions in ETH and HYPE tokens.

According to Saudi satellite TV, Iraqi factions have proposed modifying the original September 30 deadline for returning weapons to the state. The factions are pushing for a two-year freeze on weapons usage in line with Iran's vision.

According to BlockBeats, on August 23, Jiang Zhuoer, founder of Litbit Mining Pool, warned that investors who missed the current Bitcoin cycle face greater risk than those who miss near-term price gains. Based on historical cycle patterns, if $57,800 marks the cycle bottom, the timeline and drawdown differ significantly from previous cycles, causing many to miss entry points while waiting for deeper pullbacks. Jiang outlined two strategies: Plan A involves buying if BTC retraces to the $67K-$72K

According to Jin10, Zhaojin Mining announced H1 2026 net profit attributable to parent of 1.578 billion yuan, up 9.61% year-over-year. Revenue reached 9.022 billion yuan, up 29.38% YoY, while total net profit was 2.105 billion yuan, up 18.50% YoY. The board does not recommend an interim dividend distribution.

According to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), a 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Tashkurgan County in Kashgar, Xinjiang at 6:04 p.m. on August 23. The epicenter was located at 36.96°N, 74.89°E. The agency noted that the final result will be confirmed by an official rapid report.

According to CCTV, air raid sirens sounded in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on August 22.

According to PeckShield, The Sandbox's cross-chain bridge on Base and BNB Smart Chain was exploited on August 21, with attackers minting approximately 14.9 billion unbackable SAND tokens. The Sandbox confirmed the vulnerability and disabled bridge functions on both networks. Coinbase plans to delist 10 perpetual futures contracts, including SAND, on August 26, with all open positions to be automatically settled. The impact represents less than 0.01% of total SAND supply, with Ethereum and Polygo

The U.S. Department of Education recommended on August 21 revoking the American Bar Association's accreditation authority over law schools, which the ABA has held for over 70 years. The department cited the ABA's accrediting body's lack of independence and failure to revise accreditation standards to require law schools to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies as mandated by the federal government. A final decision is expected within several months.