Ripple has entered into an agreement with South Korean regional bank Jeonbuk Bank to implement the Ripple Payments platform for cross-border corporate transfers. As reported on August 18, 2026, Jeonbuk became the first regional bank in South Korea to connect to the service.
The bank plans to offer the service to importers, exporters, technology startups, and online content creators who regularly send or receive international payments. Ripple states that settlements can take seconds or minutes, whereas traditional correspondent bank transfers can sometimes take several days. The service will op

#GateEventPointsSystemLaunched
Gate has launched its new Event Points System, introducing a more structured, interactive, and engaging way for users to participate in eligible events and campaigns across the ecosystem. The launch adds another layer to the overall event experience by allowing participants to earn points through qualifying activities, follow their progress, and remain engaged throughout the campaign period.
The concept behind an event points system is simple, but it can make participation much more interesting. Instead of an event being something users join only once, a points-

8.18 ETH Outlook
Watch for shorts around 1920, with targets at 1900 / 1880 / 1850.
On the 1H chart, ETH previously rallied to 1937 before facing resistance, then pulled back to 1852 and climbed again to around 1908.
Although the short-term moving averages have turned upward, selling pressure is clearly evident around 1920-1925. The candlesticks have repeatedly left upper wicks, indicating that the bulls are losing strength on the rally, while the short term still calls for a pullback and consolidation.
From a macro perspective, expectations for interest-rate cuts have been fluctuating, while g

After ETH plunged sharply from the morning high of 1918, a hammer candlestick appeared below, signaling a potential rebound. Entered at 1894 above the hammer line, targeting 1900 and 1908 to see if we can take a small profit.

NVIDIA no longer just sells GPUs: Behind the 12 GW mega-deal, what is truly valuable is the “all-in-one AI infrastructure package”
When people used to think of NVIDIA, GPUs were usually the first thing that came to mind.
But as AI data centers grow increasingly massive, that perception is gradually becoming outdated.
NVIDIA’s latest major infrastructure partnership with OpenAI involves approximately 12 GW of computing capacity. The Ohio project will be built and operated by SB Energy, while OpenAI will obtain computing capacity through long-term leases, and NVIDIA will provide not only chi

The 2007 TV series “Magic Mobile” featured a high-tech mobile phone robot named “Sha Niu,” whose system was designed to require 20 TB of storage.
Today, to train and run the most advanced AI large models, the VRAM/RAM used for high-speed computing in supercomputer clusters alone has reached hundreds or even more than ten thousand TB.

JUST IN: Lookonchain traces developer behind Niulai pocketing about $25k from multiple meme coins, while Niulai token peaked at ~$49M market cap. Consider the risk signals around meme projects and creator incentives. $Niu Lai? (ticker if relevant)

Ethereum Is Getting Closer to $2,000 — But This Zone Could Decide Everything 👀📈
Ethereum is showing signs of recovery after bouncing from the $1,870 area and reclaiming $1,900.
ETH recently traded around $1,912, while the daily structure is starting to look stronger.
Here’s what I’m watching 👇
📈 ETH is back above key moving averages:
• 20D MA → $1,889
• 50D MA → $1,845
• 100D MA → $1,869
As long as ETH stays above these levels, the short-term structure remains relatively bullish.
But the real challenge is still ahead.
🔥 $1,925–$1,950
This area contains nearby liquidation liquidity. If ETH

The two most commendable trades in 2017 that adopted this strategy were Beijing Creative and Jinmo Technology.
Both were among the hottest Xiongan concept stocks at the time, and both continued to show strength after one straight limit-up!!

Ethereum is flirting with the $2,000 mark, currently at $1,912 after a 2% jump! 📈 Can it break through the 200-day average? Traders are on high alert! $ETH #CryptoWatch

8.18 Midday Market View: BTC/ETH 1-Hour Timeframe
The 1-hour Bollinger upper band is facing resistance and retreating. After the surge, bullish volume quickly declined, and after reaching a short-term high, the price formed a long upper-wick candlestick. The price has begun pulling back from the highs, while short-term moving averages have turned downward and are creating pressure. Overall, the market has entered a high-level corrective consolidation pattern. The Bollinger middle band is currently the core short-term defense level for the bulls, the upper band has turned into strong resistance

8.18 Bitcoin, Tuesday afternoon
The early-morning outlook remains unchanged: after surging overnight to test the 64,592 high, price came under pressure and retreated. Resistance overhead is clearly capping the market, and the bulls lack follow-through after the surge.
After surging, the market has continued to consolidate within a range, with signs of pressure at the highs emerging. Do not blindly chase the rally in the short term; focus on whether the overhead resistance can be effectively broken.
Trading strategy
Short on a rebound into the 64,600–65,200 range. If the pullback holds above 63

Arbitrum teams get 3 free months of ZeroDev's programmable accounts platform, including smart accounts, gas sponsorship, and embedded wallets.
#ARB #Developers

$TUT Don't touch it anymore—the risk is very high, and the sell-off is complete.

#NvidiaAndOpenAISecure12GWCompute Nvidia and OpenAI Secure 12GW of Compute: A Major Step in the AI Infrastructure Race
The artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase where computing power is becoming one of the most important strategic assets. Nvidia and OpenAI are deepening their infrastructure partnership, with their existing and planned deployments reaching roughly 12 gigawatts (GW) of Nvidia compute capacity. The development highlights the enormous scale of infrastructure required to train and operate next-generation AI systems.
🚀 Massive Compute Expansion
OpenAI’s broader i

Ripple teams up with Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea to enable international payment transfers.
@Ripple

A Brief Analysis of BTC’s Short-Term Trend from Dow Theory, Chan Theory, Elliott Wave Theory, Volume-Price Relations, Order Flow, and Price Action (Strategy Recommendations)
$BTC ‌#BTC Comprehensive Assessment
Dow Theory indicates that the primary trend is in a medium-term consolidation and recovery phase, with signs that the short term has entered a strong rebound period.
Chan Theory shows extremely strong upward strokes (+1,828) and very weak downward strokes (-76), with bulls fully in control.
Elliott Wave Theory suggests that the market may be at the end of Wave 1 of a new upward cycle, w

#Japan5YearYieldHitsRecordHigh Japan’s 5-Year Bond Yield Hits Record High: Markets Brace for BOJ Tightening
Japan’s government bond market is facing renewed pressure as the 5-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield reached a record high of around 2.18% before easing to approximately 2.15% on August 18. The move reflects growing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could accelerate monetary tightening as inflation and yen-related risks remain elevated.
Why Are Japanese Bond Yields Rising?
Investors are increasingly pricing in the possibility of another BOJ interest-rate hike. Recent repo