Important News from Last Night and This Morning (August 20 - August 21)

Morgan Stanley: Gold Prices Expected to Exceed $5,000 by 2027

Morgan Stanley believes that after gold prices surpass $4,450 per ounce, they are likely to exceed $5,000 by 2027 or earlier. The bank stated that the improving macroeconomic environment is boosting demand for gold ETFs as market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes gradually fade and the dollar weakens. Strong buying from central banks and robust physical demand further support gold prices. Despite high long-term yields, gold prices remain resilient, indicating growing investor concerns over fiscal risks, including high government debt and potential currency devaluation risks. Morgan Stanley expects the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates until 2026 but warns that upcoming U.S. inflation data and comments from Fed officials may increase market volatility.

Solana Treasury Company Solmate Discloses Purchase of 1,000 SOL, Total Holdings Exceeding $100 Million

NASDAQ-listed Solana Treasury Company Solmate Infrastructure announced today that it has purchased an additional 1,000 SOL, bringing its total holdings to approximately 1.25 million SOL, with an estimated market value of about $102.2 million. Additionally, Solmate clarified that while it has begun to venture into the AI infrastructure sector, this strategic shift will not alter its long-term commitment to the Solana ecosystem.

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Last Week at 206,000, Below Market Expectations

U.S. initial jobless claims last week were 206,000, below the expected 210,000, and down from the previous value of 209,000.

CryptoQuant Founder: Bear Market Has Ended, New Bull Market Cycle Has Begun

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju stated, "Since Bitcoin's price hit an all-time high in October 2025, demand for spot and perpetual futures has turned positive for the first time. Although the scale is still small, if this situation continues for a month, it can be reasonably concluded that the bear market has ended and a new bull market cycle has begun."

Pump.Fun Cashes Out $6.3 Million Again, Deposits 72,000 SOL to Kraken

Pump.Fun has cashed out $6.3 million again. Its fee address deposited 72,252.69 SOL to Kraken in the past 15 minutes, worth $6.303 million; this is a significant deposit action after a week, possibly indicating periodic selling.

NYSE Parent Company ICE Plans to Continue Investing in Polymarket, Total Investment Exceeds $1.6 Billion

Intercontinental Exchange stated that it will consider participating in a new round of financing for the prediction market platform Polymarket. The Intercontinental Exchange has previously invested over $1.6 billion in Polymarket. Jeff Sprecher, CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, stated in an interview with Bloomberg TV that if the company’s participation could help complete Polymarket's current round of financing, it would be open to it, and its investment endorsement could support the financing. Analysts believe that the Intercontinental Exchange's previous large-scale investment in Polymarket is seen as an important attempt by traditional exchanges to lay out new market infrastructure. If it continues to participate in financing, it may further strengthen the connection between prediction markets and the mainstream financial system.

A Trader Holds HYPE for Nearly a Year with a Floating Profit of $46.3 Million, Has Cashed Out $10 Million

The trader "watershedpath" has held a long position in HYPE since October 2025 for nearly a year. As HYPE's price rebounded, the value of their holdings increased from $55 million to $99.7 million. The trader has currently made a profit of $46.3 million and withdrew $10 million from this position to Coinbase last night.

"Bull Coming" Issuance Address Has Issued 10 Tokens, Fee Income Exceeds $130,000

According to GMGN data, the "Bull Coming" issuance address has issued a new token "Golden Bull," and the address has cumulatively issued 10 tokens, with total fee income of 204.13 BNB (approximately $131,000).

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The Upper Limit for Single Treasury Buyback Size May Exceed the Announced $4 Billion

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the upper limit for single treasury buyback size may exceed the announced $4 billion. We have a strong toolbox for the treasury market, and we can "develop ourselves" to alleviate the debt burden. Note: The U.S. Treasury announced on the 19th that it will at least double the liquidity support buyback operation scale for long-term nominal fixed-rate treasury bonds (10-20 years, 20-30 years). The upper limit for a single operation will be raised from the previous $2 billion to at least $4 billion. This adjustment will take effect on September 9, 2026, applicable for the remainder of this issuance quarter (until November 4, 2026).

CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee to Hold Meeting Today, Focusing on Cryptocurrency, AI, and Prediction Markets

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett disclosed that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting today at 1 PM Eastern Time, focusing on topics such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence (AI), and prediction markets. It is reported that several industry executives who participated in White House-related activities yesterday will also attend this meeting, including representatives from the cryptocurrency industry, traditional finance, academia, and the prediction market sector. The establishment of this Innovation Advisory Committee is seen as an important measure for the CFTC to strengthen communication with emerging technology industries. The market expects the meeting to discuss cutting-edge areas such as digital asset regulation, AI technology applications, and the development of prediction markets. As U.S. regulators continue to advance the construction of a digital asset policy framework, this meeting may provide new signals for future cryptocurrency market regulation.

Analysis: Recent Bitcoin Rebound May Be Driven by Easing U.S. Debt Pressure, Fed Liquidity Expectations Key for Future Market

Bitcoin's significant rise this week may primarily be driven by easing pressures in the U.S. treasury market. Previously, the White House released signals supporting the stability of the U.S. treasury market, alleviating investor concerns about bond market volatility. However, the long-term trend still depends on changes in the Federal Reserve's liquidity policy. Analyst Pedro Fontes stated that if the world's largest debt market requires policy support to maintain stable operation, it will further strengthen the market's demand for scarce, predictable assets that do not rely on government debt expansion logic, and Bitcoin fits this characteristic. Meanwhile, the dollar index fell 0.88% to 98.77 yesterday, hitting a new low since May. Strive founder and CEO Matt Cole stated that the dollar index has been in a "structural downtrend" for a long time, and a weaker dollar may create a more favorable investment environment for assets like Bitcoin. The market will continue to pay attention to the White House's further statements on the bond market, changes in geopolitical situations, and U.S. initial jobless claims data, as these factors may affect U.S. treasury yields and market liquidity expectations.

U.S. Treasury Prohibits ESG Funds in "Trump Accounts"

The U.S. Treasury stated that it has proposed to establish sensible and low-cost investment rules for "Trump accounts" and prohibits the inclusion of ESG funds in "Trump accounts." It is reported that the regulation limiting the inclusion of ESG funds in Trump accounts runs parallel to other regulations ensuring that account investment options are low-cost, allowing investors to retain more funds. Note: ESG funds refer to funds that consider not only the financial performance of companies but also incorporate environmental (Environmental), social (Social), and corporate governance (Governance) factors into the screening criteria for investment decisions.

A New Wave of Chip Price Increases is Coming, Semiconductor Companies Announce Price Hikes

The "siphoning effect" of AI on the semiconductor supply chain continues to ferment. Entering the second half of 2026, a new wave of chip price increases is sweeping in with broader coverage and stronger intensity. RF chip leader ZTE has issued a price adjustment notice, announcing that starting September 1, it will implement new prices for its entire series of RF products. The next day, National Technology followed up, raising prices for some MCU products by 10% to 20%. On the international front, STMicroelectronics will complete its third price adjustment of the year on August 23, and Analog Devices will implement its second round of new prices starting September 13. From memory chips to MCUs, from RF front ends to power semiconductors, from analog chips to passive components, price adjustment notices are being issued intensively. Compared to the previous wave of price increases in the first half of the year, this round is characterized by the explosive demand for AI computing power creating a "siphoning effect" on mature process capacity, combined with rising supply chain costs, tightening supply and demand, and expanding domestic substitution demand, collectively pushing the semiconductor industry into an upward cycle of both volume and price.

Analysis: U.S. Debt Buyback Plan May Improve Liquidity, Bitcoin Expected to Reach $180,000

Long-term bond market investor and macro strategist Mark Connors stated that the U.S. Treasury's plan to regularly buy back long-term treasury bonds may become an important catalyst for driving the next round of Bitcoin price increases and create conditions for BTC to reach the $180,000 target. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Thursday that the government expects to carry out regular long-term treasury bond buyback operations and may expand the scale beyond the previously announced $4 billion plan. Bessent stated that the government hopes to stabilize the bond market through tools to ensure that yield levels can reflect economic fundamentals. After the announcement, Bitcoin prices rose further, approaching $73,000. Connors believes that the Treasury's intervention in the bond market is an important signal indicating that the government is responding to the pressure of rising long-term borrowing costs. He stated that higher U.S. treasury yields would attract funds to flow into the treasury market, thereby weakening the inflow of funds into risk assets, including cryptocurrencies; if buyback operations support bond prices and lower yields, it may alleviate the macro pressures facing Bitcoin.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Meets SK Chairman Chey Tae-won, May Discuss "Three Major Super Projects" Related to Semiconductors and AI

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Thursday, and the two are reportedly discussing South Korea's "three major super projects," focusing on the development of the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries. Sources say that Lee and Chey exchanged views during dinner, and the discussion may cover topics related to the "three major projects," including SK Hynix's investment plans in the southwestern region of South Korea. This meeting comes as the market focuses on investment trends in South Korea's semiconductor industry. Some believe that the U.S. may request South Korea to increase investments in the U.S. semiconductor industry as part of Seoul's investment commitments to the U.S. However, South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Lee Chang-yang, stated that discussions on related matters have not yet begun between South Korea and the U.S. Lee and Chey previously met at the AI summit held in San Francisco last month. The South Korean presidential office stated that it could not disclose the specific content of the meeting due to the inability to confirm the unpublished agenda.

Franklin Templeton, a giant in asset management, announced the successful fundraising of its first mortgage fund debt instrument—Franklin Templeton Structured Solutions 2026, L.P., which attracted $1.5 billion from global investors. Evercore served as the structuring advisor and placement agent for this transaction, while Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as the legal advisor for the issuance method. Franklin Templeton stated that the successful issuance by the CFO establishes a new capital raising channel for the company's private market platform, helping to seize the growing demand for structured private investments and further expand into investor groups such as registered investment advisors (RIA), family offices, insurance companies, and wealth management institutions. The Franklin Templeton investment solutions platform will act as the collateral manager for this transaction, responsible for portfolio construction, liquidity management, and risk control. As of July 31, 2026, Franklin Templeton's alternative asset management scale reached $295 billion, covering various fields including Lexington Partners' secondary private equity market, Clarion Partners' private real estate, Benefit Street Partners' private credit, Franklin Ventures, and digital asset-related businesses.

Bitcoin Technical Outlook Strengthens: Confirmation of Golden Cross May Signal New Upward Cycle

Bitcoin has recently shown increased upward momentum, approaching a technical formation widely regarded as a long-term bullish signal. Currently, the 50-day moving average for Bitcoin is approximately $63,976, while the 200-day moving average is around $69,005. If the 50-day moving average continues to rise and breaks above the 200-day moving average, the market may see a golden cross signal. The 200-day moving average is typically used to assess the long-term trend of an asset. Sustaining above this indicator is often seen as a signal of a market transition from bearish to bullish; conversely, falling below the 200-day moving average may indicate a weakening long-term trend. Previously, Bitcoin had been below the 200-day moving average since October 2025, when the BTC price was around $110,000, with the market's long-term trend under pressure. Historical data shows that Bitcoin formed golden crosses in February 2023, October 2023, October 2024, and April 2025, all followed by further upward trends. However, golden crosses are usually confirmed only after price increases, and some investors may have missed early gains. Analysts caution that the current rise may still be a technical rebound rather than the start of a new long-term bull market. If Bitcoin subsequently falls significantly below the 200-day moving average, the bullish logic brought by the golden cross may become invalid.

Anthropic Reportedly Submitted IPO Application as Early as August, Expected to Match or Exceed SpaceX Record

Insiders revealed that AI company Anthropic expects its IPO scale to match or exceed the record set by SpaceX. As this AI firm accelerates its preparations for going public, a mega IPO is in the works. Insiders indicated that Anthropic is conducting relevant calculations and plans to publicly submit a potential large-scale IPO application as early as the end of this month. They disclosed that a recent investor communication meeting led by CFO Clara avoided valuation issues. Data shows that SpaceX, a rocket and satellite company, raised $75 billion during its IPO, becoming the largest initial public offering in history. Due to the exercise of the so-called over-allotment option, this figure eventually rose to $86.2 billion. This mechanism is typically activated when stock prices rise shortly after listing. Anthropic's goals reflect that leading companies in the AI industry are rapidly reshaping the technology investment landscape. Previous reports indicated that Anthropic's preliminary revenue in the second quarter exceeded $11.5 billion, compared to just $787 million in the same period of 2025. By the end of July, the company's annualized revenue run rate had reached $65 billion. Additionally, there are reports that Anthropic is planning to bring in Citigroup to join its main underwriting syndicate for the IPO. If successful, Citigroup will join Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan in core underwriting roles.

Nearly 2,000 WordPress Sites Hacked by Cybercriminals to Steal Crypto Wallets and Deploy Ransomware

Cybersecurity firm Check Point Research discovered that hackers have breached nearly 2,000 websites built on WordPress, using them to distribute malware, steal cryptocurrency wallet files, and deploy ransomware. This malicious operation, named StopAndProtect, was first identified in mid-May, where hackers induced Windows users to run PowerShell commands through fake CAPTCHAs on the compromised sites, installing malware capable of stealing credentials and cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases, spreading via networks and USB, locking screens, and deploying ransomware. Researchers noted that the hackers made basic errors during the operation—exposing internal files, including infection logs, screenshots of victim computers, and the source code managing the hacked sites, allowing security teams to gain insight into their operations. As of July 24, over 6,000 unique IP addresses had been compromised, including 1,852 in the United States, and 630 each in Russia and India. Researchers collected over 31,000 screenshots and more than 700 data files containing passwords and cryptocurrency wallet files between mid-May and the end of July.

U.S. Accuses Iranian Hackers of Breaching HBO Website, Stealing Academic Data, and Attempting to Extort $6 Million in Bitcoin

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against 17 hackers allegedly affiliated with Iran's Mabna Institute, accusing them of participating in years-long cyberattack activities, including the 2017 breach of HBO, where they stole data and demanded approximately $6 million in ransom paid in Bitcoin. Prosecutors stated that the organization conducted hacking attacks for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian government clients, targeting hundreds of universities, businesses, and government agencies worldwide, stealing at least 31.5 TB of academic data and intellectual property. The organization also targeted over 100,000 professor accounts, breaching about 8,000 accounts across 144 U.S. universities and 178 foreign universities. The U.S. State Department has offered a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the whereabouts of five of the defendants. In recent months, the U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on several Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges and frozen over $131 million in cryptocurrency assets related to the Iranian central bank and the Revolutionary Guard.

U.S. CFTC Chair: Crypto Industry Will Still Receive Market Structure Rules Even if CLARITY Act Fails

Michael Selig, chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that even if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act, the crypto industry will still receive market structure rules. Selig mentioned that the CFTC is evaluating multiple crypto regulations and has significant authority to act under existing laws, exploring a new type of CFTC-regulated platform called "crypto asset markets." Selig stated that legislation is "the most reliable way to lock in crypto market structure," but "if we must use existing powers to create rules without legislative support, we will do so." Additionally, the CFTC is studying the formulation of rules for prediction market event contracts and has initiated a public consultation on AI computing power futures, with Selig stating that computing power is "the most important commodity of our time," with updates expected in the coming months.

CME CEO Engages in Heated Debate with U.S. CFTC Chair and Kalshi Executives on Prediction Market Regulation Issues

At a meeting of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Advisory Committee, CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy engaged in a heated exchange with CFTC Chair Michael Selig and Kalshi COO Luana Lopes Lara over prediction market regulation issues. Duffy pointed out that some prediction market contracts are prone to manipulation, specifically mentioning contracts related to Trump's State of the Union address and the ousting of Venezuelan President Maduro that may be subject to manipulation. Selig interrupted, stating that these products are not listed in the U.S., calling it "fake news." Duffy retorted, "We can argue; I'm happy to." The two also clashed over Kalshi COO's question about whether CME faces market manipulation issues, with Duffy stating, "I have more regulatory staff than you and your entire company combined," to which Lopes Lara responded, "Maybe you should learn about efficiency," and Duffy countered, "Maybe you should learn what a credible market is." This conflict comes amid a struggle between federal and state regulators over prediction market regulatory authority, with the CFTC having filed lawsuits against several states and proposed a regulatory framework draft.

Broadcom Reportedly Seeks Over $60 Billion in Debt Financing to Assist Anthropic and Others in Acquiring AI Computing Power

According to Global Market Reports, insiders revealed that Broadcom is in talks with a group of lending institutions to raise over $60 billion in debt funding for a financing deal benefiting companies like Anthropic PBC for AI chips. Some insiders indicated that this financing plan is still being finalized and may also include about $30 billion in subordinated debt. Due to the discussions being confidential, the insiders requested anonymity. Some insiders stated that under the proposed plan, Broadcom will provide partial guarantees for approximately $60 billion to $70 billion in senior secured debt. Based on the current discussions, the total financing scale could reach up to $100 billion. This transaction will further drive the financing boom for AI infrastructure, as AI companies like Anthropic are increasingly involved in infrastructure development to ensure access to sufficient computing resources. Meanwhile, Broadcom aims to sell more AI chips and other data center equipment, competing with Nvidia in this lucrative market.

Two Binance Employees Recently Detained by Police in UAE, Now Released

Two Binance employees were recently detained in the UAE as part of a police investigation into potential financial crimes involving the platform. One mid-level employee was intercepted at Sharjah Airport this month, taken to the police station, and detained overnight, while another executive from the Dubai subsidiary was questioned at the police station in July. A Binance spokesperson stated in a statement: "A small number of employees were recently asked to provide standard statements to local authorities as part of a routine investigation involving third-party fund flows. Our employees have never been the target or subject of these investigations, and all employees who provided statements have been quickly confirmed to have no issues and released."

Zhao Changpeng: Tokenization is One of the Best Ways to Attract Foreign Direct Investment, Calls for "Tokenize Everything"

Grayscale's research report on Zcash indicates that as AI development brings new means of financial surveillance, Zcash's privacy features may become a necessary function in the AI era. Zcash implements shielded transactions through zero-knowledge proofs, concealing the sender, receiver, and amount, possessing cash-like privacy attributes. Currently, shielded transactions account for about 90% of Zcash's transaction volume, with approximately 4.2 million ZEC (25% of circulating supply) shielded. Grayscale notes that Zcash has a market capitalization of about $8 billion, which is only 0.6% of its category of "currency-like crypto assets" (total market cap of $1.4 trillion). If this category's share reaches 5%, the value of ZEC would be nine times its current value. The report suggests that the current market valuation of Zcash reflects the assumption that "privacy will remain marginalized"; if investors ultimately believe privacy should receive a moderate premium, the current valuation may be underestimated. Regarding risks, the report mentions long-term risks such as regulation and quantum computing but believes that Zcash's shielding technology and selective disclosure tools provide a path for compliance.

Upbit to List BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI Tokens on BTC and USDT Markets

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI tokens on its BTC and USDT markets, with trading set to begin at 1:00 PM local time on August 21.

A Hacker Buys 3,386 ETH Again, Spending $46.49 Million in Two Days

A hacker spent 7.954 million USDC to buy 3,386 ETH six hours ago. In just over a day, they have spent a total of 46.49 million USDC to acquire 21,659 ETH, with an average price of $2,146, yielding a floating profit of $4.14 million.

GalaChain Suspends Cross-Chain Bridge Due to $2.9 Million Security Incident, 82% of Affected Funds from CEO-Linked Wallet

GalaChain experienced an abnormal asset outflow event on Tuesday, with 1.99 billion GALA (approximately $2.9 million) and other tokens transferred from five main addresses to a new wallet, with GALA being exchanged for ETH via cross-chain in about an hour. Approximately 82% (1.639 billion GALA) came from a wallet associated with Gala CEO and co-founder Eric Schiermeyer, which also transferred about $500,000 worth of other tokens. Hours after the incident, Gala developers submitted a fix on GitHub, characterizing it as a vulnerability in the GalaChain EIP-712 unsigned field injection. Currently, Gala has suspended its Ethereum and Solana cross-chain bridges, stating they are "under maintenance," and GalaChain and its CEO have not responded to requests for comment. Previously, on August 19, it was reported that a new wallet holding about 2 billion GALA caused a significant drop in token prices.

XCAD Network Announces Gradual Shutdown, Products and Services to Cease Maintenance

XCAD Network announced it is gradually shutting down, having no remaining funds, and products and services will cease maintenance, with accounts remaining silent since April. The team is considering making the code public for the community to run independently but emphasizes this does not mean the company will continue or restart. XCAD Network stated, "The company operated for five years and is one of the few projects to persist this long without being listed on a T1 exchange. Retail investors have left the space, and fan tokens have never truly taken off; attempts to pivot to AI have also failed, and there is not enough funding to continue." Previously, in May 2021, it was reported that the NFT issuance and trading platform XcadNetwork completed a $3.9 million private fundraising round led by Zilliqa.

21Shares: Bitcoin Seller Exhaustion Indicator Drops to Lowest Range Since 2010

21Shares stated on platform X that the Bitcoin seller exhaustion indicator is currently around 0.007, in the lowest 0.3% range of all readings since 2010. This indicator has historically reached such low levels only 11 times, and in all previous cases, prices rose one year later, with a median increase of 155%. The institution pointed out that this is not necessarily a bottom signal, as past cases have indeed shown some short-term declines before the final turn.

SharpLink Stakes $91 Million in ETH Again Four Hours Ago

SharpLink Gaming staked 39,319 ETH (worth $91 million) again four hours ago.

Bitcoin Miners Invest Billions in AI Sector in First Half of the Year, Capital Expenditure Exceeds Revenue by 15 Times

BlocksBridge Consulting's latest report shows that nine publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies had capital expenditures of $5.11 billion for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) business in the first half of 2026, while related revenue was only $340 million, resulting in an input-output ratio of about 15:1, highlighting the significant upfront investment required for transformation. Among a sample of 15 mining companies and AI data center companies, total capital expenditures for the reporting period in 2026 reached $30.7 billion, a 42.6% increase compared to the entire year of 2025. Despite expenditures far exceeding revenues, AI and HPC revenues continue to accelerate, with the nine mining companies seeing a 52% quarter-on-quarter increase to $206 million in the second quarter, led by Core Scientific, TeraWulf, and Bitdeer. BlocksBridge noted that while mining companies have advantages in electricity and land, converting to AI-ready capacity still requires substantial investments in substations, cooling systems, network equipment, and GPUs.

"7 Siblings" Sells 9,000 ETH for 21.04 Million USDC in the Last Six Hours

The investment strategy of the whale or institution "7 Siblings" is to buy when ETH drops more than 10% in a short time and sell when it rises more than 10% in a short time. They bought after two instances of over 10% declines in February and June (with a June purchase price of $1,789), and after ETH rose over 20% in the last day and a half, they began selling, having sold 9,000 ETH for 21.04 million USDC in the last six hours at an average price of $2,338.

Matrixport-Linked Whale Turns Loss into Profit After Four Months, Floating Profit of $11.5 Million

After holding for four months, a Matrixport-linked whale's long positions of 120,000 ETH (worth $187 million) and 500 BTC (worth $2.93 million) turned from a floating loss of $92.5 million to a floating profit of $11.5 million.

Bithumb to List NEXO Token on KRW Market

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb will list the NEXO token on its KRW market, with trading expected to open at 1:00 PM local time.

Strategy's BTC Holdings Have Recovered to Break Even, BitMine's ETH Holdings Floating Loss Narrowed to $5.836 Billion

According to PANews on August 21, as of August 16, Strategy held 840,447 BTC, with an average cost price of $75,385. With the current Bitcoin price at $75,428.1, Strategy has recovered to break even. Additionally, as of August 16, BitMine held 5,815,164 ETH, with an average cost price of $3,366. With the current Ethereum price at $2,362.29, BitMine's floating loss has narrowed to $5.836 billion.

BTC Breaks $75,000, Daily Increase of 3.52%

According to PANews on August 21, OKX market data shows that BTC has just broken through $75,000, currently reported at $75,019.90 per coin, with a daily increase of 3.52%.

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ChatGPT Adds Apple Messages Plugin to Automatically Send Texts

OpenAI has launched an Apple Messages plugin for the macOS version of ChatGPT desktop application, supporting reading and searching iMessage, SMS, and RCS conversations, and can send messages on behalf of users with their approval. This feature is now available to all plan users and is integrated into the ChatGPT Work and Codex environments.

Musk: Optimus Robot Will Make "Universal Top-Quality Healthcare" Possible

Musk reiterated Tesla's vision for the Optimus humanoid robot on X, stating it will have "superhuman precision" to perform surgeries, allowing top-tier healthcare services to be produced at scale like factory products, making healthcare affordable for all.

Claude Code Launches Concise Output Mode, Specializing in "Chatty" Responses

The new version 2.1.237 of Claude Code introduces a Concise output style, which can be activated via /config or settings.json, significantly reducing narrative fluff in AI responses. Anthropic describes it as a "band-aid" temporary solution rather than a final fix.

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