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Ethereum Staking Nears 35% as Researchers Propose EIP-8363 to Cut Validator Rewards

As staking reached 34.76% of Ethereum's supply on August 14, researchers proposed EIP-8363 to cut validator rewards through tapered issuance burns. Roughly 41.9 million ETH is currently staked, with EIP-8363 aiming to reduce consensus-layer validator yield from approximately 2.6% to 1.2% after full implementation over an 18-month transition. The proposal targets institutions holding ETH for staking income. SharpLink generated $18.7 million from native staking rewards in the first half of 2026, w
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U.S.-Iran One-Month Ceasefire Expires Next Monday as Talks Stall

According to Politico and White House officials, the one-month U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement is set to expire next Monday, with talks remaining at a standstill as of Friday afternoon. If no extension is reached, the nearly six-month conflict could intensify. A White House official stated, "Distance is not the issue; the question is whether Iran is willing to return to the negotiating table—currently they are not." The main disagreements center on sanctions relief, frozen assets, and control over
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Berkshire Hathaway Increases Alphabet Stake to 106M Shares in Q2, Now Third-Largest U.S. Holding

According to Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 filings disclosed on June 30, the company increased its stake in Alphabet to approximately 106 million shares (78.8 million Class A and 27.2 million Class C shares) during the second quarter, boosting holdings by 83% from 57.8 million shares in the prior quarter. The position's market value reached approximately $37.8 billion, elevating Alphabet to Berkshire's third-largest U.S. stock holding.
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FG Nexus Exits All Ethereum Holdings by June 30, Reports $41.167M Loss in First Half 2026

According to The Block and SEC filings, Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company FG Nexus divested all of its Ethereum and staked ETH (wstETH) assets as of June 30, 2026, approximately one year after launching its ETH-focused treasury strategy. In its latest quarterly SEC report, FG Nexus disclosed a $45.207 million loss from digital asset operations in the first half of 2026, with $41.167 million attributable to ETH investments. The company's ETH holdings had peaked at 50,770 tokens in Sept
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U.S. Stock Markets Close Lower on August 14; Dow Falls 107 Points, S&P 500 Down 0.17%

On August 14 (U.S. Eastern Time), U.S. stock markets closed lower amid concerns over weakening retail sales and geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 107.58 points (0.20%) to close at 53,732.41, the S&P 500 fell 13.23 points (0.17%) to 7,785.76, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 73.86 points (0.28%) to 26,729.16, according to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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Justin Sun Claims Binance HTX Restrictions Limited to UK and EU Users Ahead of August 23 Cutoff

On Friday, Justin Sun claimed that Binance's restrictions on HTX involve only UK and EU users, contradicting Binance's own announcement which sets no geographic limits. Sun stated he has communicated with Binance and that HTX is already in settlement negotiations with UK and EU regulatory authorities. Binance's official notice addressed all users without specifying countries, stating transactions involving the 11 blacklisted platforms may be held for compliance review after the effective dates.
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Atlanta Fed Cuts Q3 Growth Forecast to 4.3% on August 14, Down 1.5 Points from 5.8%

According to the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDP Now model, on August 14, Q3 growth was revised down to 4.3% (annualized, quarter-over-quarter) from 5.8% reported six days prior. The downward revision reflects the latest economic data; real personal consumption expenditure growth was lowered to 2.5% from 4.1%, while real private investment growth declined to 15.2% from 17.9%.
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Yemeni Houthi Forces Strike Saudi Aramco Facility in Nazran on August 14 Using Drones

According to Saba News Agency on August 14, Yemeni military forces conducted a drone attack on Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Nazran region, a key distribution hub for petroleum product storage and export. The operation was described as successful by military sources. The strike was reportedly in response to Saudi fighter jets entering Yemen's airspace in the northeastern Sadah province. This marks the second consecutive day of attacks on Aramco infrastructure; Houthi forces deployed two drones
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US Stock Indices Fall on August 14: Nasdaq Drops 0.28%, Dow Down 0.2%

According to ChainCatcher, citing Gate market data, US stock indices declined on August 14 at close. The Dow Jones fell 107.46 points (0.2%) to 53,732.53; the S&P 500 dropped 13.3 points (0.17%) to 7,785.69; the Nasdaq Composite declined 73.86 points (0.28%) to 26,729.16.