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🇭🇰 Hong Kong Launches Regulated HKD Stablecoin, but Retail Access Remains Out of Reach ··· 5 articles Anchorpoint Financial has launched the HKDAP stablecoin for institutional and professional investors in Hong Kong, while retail access remains unavailable. TokenPost HashKey Exchange and YF Life tested a live payment using HKDAP, Hong Kong’s first regulated Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, potentially shortening insurance premium settlement times. Crypto.news Hong Kong’s first regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, HKDAP, has launched for institutions and professional investors, while retail access is expected no earlier than around the end of 2026. BeInCrypto Anchorpoint’s HKDAP stablecoin has opened beta access to corporates and professional investors through OSL and HashKey on Ethereum after receiving an HKMA issuer licence. Crypto Daily ▪️BTC $62,978 ▪️ETH $1,882 ▪️USDT $1.00

🤖 SpaceX Completes $60 Billion Acquisition of Cursor Maker Anysphere ··· 5 articles SpaceX completed its $60 billion stock-based acquisition of Anysphere, bringing Cursor into SpaceXAI as SPCX shares fell during Friday trading. Crypto.news SpaceX has completed its $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Anysphere, bringing the Cursor coding tool under its SpaceXAI division. CryptoBreaking SpaceX has completed its $60 billion acquisition of AI coding company Cursor, expanding a partnership focused on large-scale computing infrastructure for advanced model development. Bitcoin.com SpaceX has completed its $60 billion all-stock acquisition of Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, marking an aggressive expansion into AI software. Cryptopolitan ▪️BTC $62,945 ▪️ETH $1,880

🔗 Bitwise and Superstate explore tokenized Solana staking ETF shares ··· 5 articles Bitwise is considering tokenizing its Solana staking ETF through a partnership with Superstate, with tokenized shares retaining the same rights but limited transferability. The Block Bitwise Asset Management is partnering with Superstate on a system that could tokenize shares of select crypto funds, with its Solana staking ETF expected to be considered first. Crypto.news Bitwise is working with Superstate to offer tokenized fund shares, with its Solana staking ETF expected to be the first product considered for the blockchain-based structure. Bitcoin.com The article examines Bitwise’s tokenized Solana ETF plan and how future developments could influence Solana’s price action and ETF ecosystem. Ambcrypto ▪️BTC $62,776 ▪️ETH $1,875 ▪️SOL $75

📈 JPMorgan expands crypto ETF exposure as Bitcoin and Ether holdings rise ··· 5 articles JPMorgan increased its Bitcoin ETF position by 25% and more than quadrupled its Ether ETF position in the second quarter. Cointelegraph JPMorgan increased its Bitcoin and Ether ETF holdings, added exposure to XRP products, and reduced investments in Bitcoin miners as some pivoted toward artificial intelligence. Cointurk JPMorgan’s second-quarter Form 13F filing shows increased reported exposure to major US Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, including a roughly 25% rise in its position tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF. CryptoBreaking JPMorgan reported a $650 million position in BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF, alongside increased exposure to Ethereum and XRP ETFs in its Q2 SEC filing. Coinpedia ▪️BTC $62,833 ▪️ETH $1,876 ▪️XRP $1.00

🔐 Ethereum Foundation Replaces Poseidon with SHA and BLAKE in Post-Quantum Roadmap ··· 6 articles Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake says advances in compact proofs have eliminated Poseidon’s former performance advantage in its post-quantum planning. Cointelegraph Ethereum Foundation is abandoning Poseidon for Ethereum’s planned 2027 base-layer design as advances in binary-field SNARKs make SHA-2 and BLAKE viable alternatives, with no immediate impact on developers. Cointurk The Ethereum Foundation replaced Poseidon with SHA and BLAKE in its post-quantum roadmap, citing stronger security, faster upgrade timelines and 2.5x improvements in proving speeds for ETH systems. Mainnet-ready solutions could arrive as early as 2027. Cointurk Ethereum plans to replace Poseidon with traditional hashes such as SHA and BLAKE, aiming to strengthen long-term post-quantum security while leveraging new SNARK designs and targeting deployments from 2027 onward. BeInCrypto ▪️BTC $62,851 ▪️ETH $1,878

📈 Chainlink’s MVRV Signals Fuel Bullish Hopes as LINK Tests Key Resistance ··· 6 articles Chainlink’s MVRV golden cross, rising whale activity, and surging active addresses fuel bullish reversal hopes as LINK tests the $8.80 resistance level. Cointurk Chainlink gained 10% in a week as open interest reached $568.75 million, while an MVRV golden cross signaled potential further gains and the project launched new AI agent infrastructure. Cointurk Chainlink has faced months of weakness, but a shift in its daily-chart trendline is prompting traders to reassess LINK’s outlook. CoinGabbar Chainlink’s LINK rose to $8.86, gaining 2.14% in 24 hours and 10% over the week as Bitcoin remained above $63,400. Bitcoinhaber ▪️BTC $62,789 ▪️ETH $1,873 ▪️LINK $8.95 ▪️LINK $8.95

⚖️ SEC Delays Tokenization Rules, Slowing Crypto’s Push Into Wall Street ··· 7 articles Tokenization stocks fell after an SEC delay was described as a “speed bump” for crypto’s expansion on Wall Street. Coindesk The U.S. SEC is expected to further delay an “innovation exemption” for tokenization amid concerns from Wall Street and the White House. Coindesk The SEC has reportedly delayed its tokenization exemption again, affecting the regulatory outlook for XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as Congress considers a broader bill. CoinGabbar The SEC indefinitely delayed planned crypto offering rules and a possible innovation exemption, prolonging regulatory uncertainty for Indian crypto businesses. Coin Edition ▪️BTC $62,856 ▪️ETH $1,873 ▪️XRP $1.00

🏦 Bank Leumi to Bring Bitcoin, Ether and Solana Trading to Israeli Customers ··· 8 articles Bank Leumi plans to revisit Bitcoin trading in early 2027, supported by softer regulation and Galaxy’s custody infrastructure after its 2022 effort stalled. Decrypt Israel’s largest bank is partnering with Galaxy to offer trading in bitcoin, ether and solana, as the country recorded an estimated $22 billion in onchain crypto value over 12 months. The Block Bank Leumi will partner with Galaxy to let customers trade Bitcoin, Ether and Solana through its investment app from early 2027. Cointelegraph Israel’s largest bank will offer crypto trading through a partnership with Galaxy. Coindesk ▪️BTC $63,013 ▪️ETH $1,878 ▪️SOL $75

Top picks from the last 24 hours ✅ Tether completed its first full audit with KPMG, receiving an unqualified opinion and reporting $6.8 billion in excess reserves behind USDT. ··· 22 articles ⚖️ The SEC canceled its crypto-rules meeting after the Senate delayed the CLARITY Act, leaving proposed offering rules and regulatory timing uncertain. ··· 12 articles 📉 MSCI is considering rules that could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from global indexes, potentially triggering passive selling in November. ··· 11 articles ⚖️ Binance will block transactions with 16 crypto platforms, including HTX, in a phased rollout tied to EU sanctions against Russia and compliance rules. ··· 9 articles 📉 Gemini reported a $108M Q2 loss despite 37% revenue growth; trading volume fell 66%, while services and prediction markets cushioned the decline. ··· 9 articles 📊 XRP whales bought 72 million tokens, defending $1 support as network activity rose; traders watch $0.87 after a 69% decline. ··· 9 articles ⚖️ The CFTC will discuss crypto regulation, AI and prediction markets on Aug. 20 as the SEC explores rules while the CLARITY Act stalls. ··· 8 articles ⚖️ JPMorgan ended Polymarket’s banking relationship in October 2025 over regulatory concerns, but may still underwrite its potential IPO. ··· 8 articles Explore daily digest ▪️BTC $63,063 ▪️ETH $1,882 ▪️USDT $1.00 ▪️XRP $1.00

📉 Evernorth Revises $1 Billion XRP Deal Ahead of Potential Nasdaq Listing ··· 5 articles Evernorth will adjust shares issued in its Armada II deal according to XRP’s value at closing, linking each share to its treasury. 99Bitcoins Evernorth revises its XRP deal ahead of a potential Nasdaq debut, aligning its share count with XRP’s value and strengthening its public-market strategy. Coinpaper Evernorth and Armada Acquisition Corp. II revised their planned Nasdaq merger after XRP fell from the assumed $2.36 price to near $1, reshaping the more than $1 billion deal to reflect market conditions and protect incoming shareholders. TokenPost Evernorth Holdings will use XRP’s volume-weighted average price near its Nasdaq listing close instead of a fixed $2.36 reference, potentially reducing shares issued and increasing XRP treasury value per share. Coinpedia ▪️BTC $62,998 ▪️ETH $1,879 ▪️XRP $1.00

⚖️ Binance Tightens Crypto Transfers Amid EU and US Sanctions ··· 7 articles Binance will stop processing transactions from 16 exchanges, including HTX, to comply with EU sanctions against Russia. The Block Binance will stop processing transactions involving HTX and 10 other crypto platforms after HTX appeared in an EU sanctions package targeting Russia. Cointelegraph Binance will stop processing transactions involving HTX and 10 other crypto platforms from Aug. 23 due to new sanctions and regulatory restrictions. Crypto.news Binance announced it will halt transactions involving 16 crypto platforms across three dates, including an Aug. 23 cutoff, citing U.S. sanctions on Iran and EU measures targeting Russia-linked platforms. Cryip ▪️BTC $62,940 ▪️ETH $1,880

⚠️ Upbit and Bithumb to Delist STORJ, JASMY and TT After Unresolved Warnings ··· 6 articles Upbit and Bithumb will delist STORJ, JASMY and TT in South Korea on Sept. 14, while withdrawals remain open until Oct. 14. Crypto.news Upbit and Bithumb will delist Storj, JasmyCoin and ThunderCore on September 14, while withdrawals will remain available until October 14. Cryip Upbit will delist Storj, JasmyCoin, and ThunderCore on September 14, sending all three tokens lower as the South Korean exchange cites unresolved project and disclosure concerns. BeInCrypto Upbit will end trading support for Storage (STORJ), ThunderCore (TT), and Jasmy Coin (JASMY) on September 14, 2026, putting the three altcoins under pressure. Coinpedia ▪️BTC $62,604 ▪️ETH $1,865 ▪️JASMY $0.0040 ▪️STORJ $0.043

🚨 Fake Google Ad Drains $550,000 from Hyperliquid User ··· 7 articles A phishing scam using Google ads reportedly drained $550,000 from a Hyperliquid user, while Security Alliance said it blocked 356 malicious URLs. The Block A phishing attack using a fake Google ad impersonating Hyperliquid drained $550,000 in USDC from a user. Blockchain tracing identified three attacker-controlled addresses that received the stolen funds. Cointurk A Hyperliquid user reportedly lost $550,000 in USDC after clicking a fraudulent Google ad. Coinpaper A Hyperliquid user reportedly lost about $550,000 in USDC after clicking a Google ad that led to a phishing site. Google said it suspended the advertiser. Crypto.news ▪️BTC $62,594 ▪️ETH $1,866 ▪️USDC $1.00

⚖️ RedotPay Pushes $1 Billion U.S. IPO Beyond 2026 Amid Regulatory and Legal Pressure ··· 6 articles RedotPay reportedly put its planned $1 billion U.S. initial public offering on hold, according to Bloomberg. Coindesk RedotPay’s US IPO has reportedly been delayed as the company seeks regulatory approvals, despite securing a US money transmitter license. Cointelegraph RedotPay has reportedly delayed a planned US IPO that could raise more than $1 billion amid regulatory approvals and a $473 million Binance lawsuit. Crypto.news RedotPay has delayed its planned U.S. IPO beyond 2026 while seeking regulatory approvals and defending a nearly $473 million lawsuit linked to Binance entities in Hong Kong. Coingape ▪️BTC $62,699 ▪️ETH $1,873

🏦 JPMorgan Cuts Polymarket Banking Ties Amid Regulatory Concerns, Keeps IPO Role in View ··· 7 articles JPMorgan Chase reportedly ended its banking relationship with Polymarket over regulatory concerns but may still consider underwriting the platform if it goes public. Cointelegraph JPMorgan reportedly ended its banking relationship with prediction platform Polymarket, according to the Financial Times. Coindesk JPMorgan ended Polymarket’s banking relationship in October 2025 because of regulatory concerns, while other ties between the firms continued. Crypto.news JPMorgan Chase reportedly closed Polymarket’s bank account while seeking a role underwriting the prediction market’s potential IPO. Cryip ▪️BTC $62,862 ▪️ETH $1,878

⚖️ Baltimore Challenges Prediction Markets Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting ··· 7 articles Baltimore is pursuing Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and Kalshi over alleged violations of gambling laws and deceptive trade practices in sports prediction markets. Cointelegraph Baltimore has sued Kalshi and Polymarket, involving Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull in allegations of illegal sports betting. The Block Baltimore sued Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged unlicensed sports betting, also naming Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull in the Kalshi case. Crypto.news Baltimore sued Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging their prediction markets operate as unlicensed sports betting platforms and seeking penalties, consumer restitution and a betting ban for city residents. Cryip ▪️BTC $62,829 ▪️ETH $1,874

⚖️ SEC Delays Crypto Rules Meeting as CLARITY Act Vote Stalls ··· 7 articles The SEC canceled a meeting on proposed crypto offering rules after the Senate recessed without voting on the CLARITY Act. Cointelegraph The SEC canceled its long-awaited Reg Crypto proposal meeting and postponed it without setting a new date. Coindesk The SEC cancelled its Aug. 14 Regulation Crypto meeting, delaying proposed crypto offering rules without setting a new date. Crypto.news The SEC canceled its scheduled August 14, 2026 crypto meeting shortly before it was due to begin, leaving the agency’s planned new offering framework and next major date uncertain. CoinGabbar ▪️BTC $62,748 ▪️ETH $1,872

⚠️ MSCI Proposal Puts Bitcoin Treasury Firms at Risk of Index Removal ··· 6 articles Strategy and Metaplanet may face exclusion from stock indexes under an MSCI proposal. Coindesk MSCI is considering a new screening framework that could again put Bitcoin holders Strategy and Metaplanet at risk of exclusion from its indexes. TokenPost MSCI may remove Strategy and Metaplanet from global indexes in November under a proposed non-operating company screen. Crypto.news MSCI is considering excluding Strategy, Metaplanet and Yellow Cake Plc from its global indexes under a proposed rule targeting non-operating companies, potentially affecting two Bitcoin-holding firms. Cryip ▪️BTC $62,855 ▪️ETH $1,873

📉 Gemini Shares Slide After $108 Million Quarterly Loss ··· 4 articles Gemini shares fell after the exchange reported a $108 million loss, while prediction market volume nearly doubled as it expanded beyond crypto trading. The Block Gemini reported a $107.7 million second-quarter loss as trading volume fell 66%, although services, credit cards and prediction markets helped drive revenue growth. Crypto.news Gemini reported a $107.7 million Q2 2026 net loss, its fourth consecutive quarterly loss, despite a 37% year-over-year revenue increase to $45.5 million. Exchange revenue and platform assets declined as trading activity weakened. Coinpedia Gemini reported a $107.7 million second-quarter loss as the crypto downturn reduced exchange trading volumes, sending its shares down more than 7% after hours. Cryptopolitan ▪️BTC $63,039 ▪️ETH $1,875

🏛️ White House convenes crypto leaders as CLARITY Act prospects remain uncertain ··· 5 articles The White House reportedly plans an Aug. 19 meeting with crypto and prediction market executives as Polymarket traders estimate a 21% chance of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026. Crypto.news The White House will host crypto and prediction market leaders ahead of a CFTC advisory meeting, while Congress delays a Clarity Act vote and Trump reiterates support for US digital asset leadership. Cointurk Crypto and prediction market executives are reportedly set to meet at the White House next week, ahead of a Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory committee meeting. Bitcoin Magazine The White House plans to convene cryptocurrency and prediction market executives next week, one day before a CFTC advisory panel meeting. The discussions come as lawmakers weigh the CLARITY Act and regulators consider new rules for digital assets and prediction markets. BeInCrypto ▪️BTC $62,979 ▪️ETH $1,872