Jin10 data reported on August 17, researchers at the Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy’s International Best Practices Analysis Laboratory, led by Yermoshin, stated that in the context of the ongoing development of US-Russia dialogue following the Alaska summit, certain sanctions related to payment settlement and project implementation may soon be lifted in a targeted manner. "If progress is made in dialogue in the short term, it can be expected that sanctions in the areas of payment settlement and project implementation will be precisely lifted. In the long term, the issue of disposing of Russia's frozen assets will need to be resolved." He pointed out that the successful meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States provides an optimistic outlook for the development of commercial cooperation.

Foresight News reported that the cryptocurrency payment service provider MoonPay tweeted, "There are rumors that the Meme token launch platform BAGS on Solana and its CEO FINN may launch new features through MoonPay." Additionally, according to on-chain data, the current CEO FINN's top three Holdings on the BAGS platform are BTH (approximately $62,000), BAGGED (approximately $18,000), and

BlockBeats news, on August 17, according to an official announcement, Kraken has suspended deposits for Monero (XMR) as a precautionary measure due to the detection of a single Mining Pool obtaining over 50% of the total Computing Power of the network. This concentration of Computing Power may pose a potential risk to network integrity. Kraken is monitoring the situation and will resume deposits once safety is confirmed. Transactions and withdrawals of XMR remain fully operational.

Odaily News According to OnchainLens monitoring, 5 wallets that may belong to the same entity collectively spent 4806 ETH (worth approximately 21.23 million USD) to purchase 938,489 LINK, with an average transaction price of 22.62 USD.

Central Bank data shows that non-bank deposits increased by 2.14 trillion yuan in July, setting a new historical record, and the market has reacted enthusiastically to this. Analysts point out that the new deposits may flow into the stock market, leading to a rise in margin deposits at securities companies. However, some brokerages remind investors to treat market sentiment rationally and note that investors mainly enter the equity market through indirect means such as fixed income + funds.

The talks between Trump and Putin are progressing smoothly, but no ceasefire protocol has been reached. Subsequently, he plans to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the details of ending the conflict, and may meet with Putin again.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is collaborating with exchanges and DeFi protocols to launch tokenized index products, which may include tokenized versions of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices. The company has launched an on-chain index fund based on the S&P 500, with a total market capitalization of $370 million.

Reports indicate that if Putin commits to a ceasefire, Europe will consider easing sanctions on Russia. EU ambassadors held an emergency meeting in Brussels to discuss possible conditions for facilitating a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump revealed to Zelensky and others that Putin wants to sign a comprehensive peace agreement. The EU is expected to issue a joint statement on this matter on Saturday.

BlockBeats news, on August 16, CNBC stated while analyzing the current pump of Ethereum that the main driving force behind the rise comes from institutional purchases, mainly from the United States. It is also important to note that Asia is embracing Ethereum, with Japan and South Korea being significant crypto markets in Asia, which may unleash a "huge" wave of institutional capital following the potential new regulations.

According to ChainCatcher news, Jin10 reported that Fed official Goolsbee stated that if signs emerge in September or later in the fall indicating that the economy has not fallen into an inflation spiral, the Federal Reserve could consider cutting interest rates.

Jin10 data reported on August 15, local time on August 15, a U.S. official stated that regarding the upcoming summit between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska, "all options are still on the table," including the possibility that if Trump believes Putin is not taking the prospect of reaching an agreement seriously, he may leave the venue early.

Odaily News The Czech police arrested Tomas Jirikovsky, the founder of the dark web market Sheep Marketplace, who is suspected of bribing former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek with 468 BTC (worth 45 million USD at the time) to evade a prison sentence. The case directly led to Blazek's resignation in May this year. According to local media Deník

According to ChainCatcher news and reports from Jin10, a Reuters survey shows that out of 110 economists, 67 believe the Fed will lower the interest rate to 4%-4.25% in September. In comparison, during the July survey, out of 105 economists, 56 held the same view.

The United States is expected to roll out the red carpet for Putin's visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, where Trump will greet him. The details of the meeting are still being finalized, and Trump may not contact the Ukrainian president or European leaders before then.

PANews August 15 news, Nasdaq-listed company Top Win International announced that it has completed a $10 million financing, led by Taiwanese listed company WISELINK CO., LTD. (TW: 8932), becoming the first Taiwanese listed company to invest in Bitcoin treasury. WiseLink completes its investment through a three-year convertible bond and establishes a strategic partnership with Top Win to promote the "Bitcoin + Cross-Border Finance" framework. Top Win plans to primarily use the funds to purchase Bitcoin and may invest in publicly listed companies adopting a Bitcoin treasury strategy, while also using it for working capital. This financing has also attracted other private investors, including Chad, founder of United Capital Management.

BlockBeats news, on August 15, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai9684xtpa), monitoring data from the Binance platform shows that the crypto venture capital firm Big Candle Capital experienced a daily asset drawdown of approximately 24.495 million USD yesterday. Previously, Big Candle Capital had a profit of 114 million USD on the Binance platform over 30 days. According to their analysis, this may be due to holding a losing position or partially reducing position during yesterday's big dump. The profit and loss curve over the past 7 days shows that profit peaked at 20.675 million USD on August 13, and yesterday the profit and loss suddenly turned negative (-3.82 million USD).

Jin10 reported on August 15 that Kehua Holdings announced that its controlling shareholder and actual controller Chen Hongmin and his concert parties are planning to transfer company shares, which may lead to changes in the company's controlling shareholder and actual controller. To ensure fair information disclosure and protect the interests of investors, the company's stock will be suspended from trading starting from the morning of August 18, 2025, with the suspension expected to last no more than 2 trading days. During the suspension period, the company will fulfill its information disclosure obligations based on the progress of the matter.

StriveFunds announced that its Strategy achieved profitability in the second quarter, meeting the criteria for inclusion in the S&P 500, and is expected to be included in September. Its market capitalization exceeds $100 billion, with a net profit of $10 billion, providing indirect Bitcoin exposure for tens of millions of investors and promoting the integration of digital assets into the U.S. economy.

Jin10 data reported on August 15, when Trump and Putin met in Helsinki in 2018, their close interaction shocked allies. Today, the two will meet again, and the world is closely following whether Trump will show a tough stance or once again appease Putin. Dan Fried, a diplomat who has served multiple U.S. administrations, stated that there is every reason to be concerned that Trump could be deceived by Putin into reaching a bad deal at the expense of Ukraine. Another possibility is that the White House will eventually realize that Putin is still toying with them. The Trump administration is trying to lower external expectations; White House Press Secretary stated on Tuesday that this meeting is merely for "listening to opinions." Russia has shown no signs of concessions, and Ukraine is worried that Trump will bypass them in negotiations. Nicholas from the Center for Strategic and International Studies pointed out that last week Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian purchases of Russian oil, indirectly putting pressure on Moscow, but has yet to fulfill threats of harsher sanctions. Currently, the deadline for sanctions promised by Trump has been repeatedly postponed.

ChainCatcher message, Glassnode published an analysis, Deribit data shows that the Bitcoin Volatility index DVOL has fallen to a historical low, with only 2.6% of trading days showing lower values. Analysis points out that the current market's demand for downside risk protection is at an extremely low level, and this extreme optimistic market sentiment may increase the risk of sudden fluctuations. Note: The DVOL index is an important indicator for measuring the expected volatility of the Bitcoin market.

Jin10 data, August 15 - Barclays analysts said in a report that if the Russia-U.S. summit makes substantial progress in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the euro and Central and Eastern European currencies could strengthen. They stated that the euro, Hungarian forint, Polish zloty, and Czech koruna would benefit the most from any Favourable Information, as these currencies are very sensitive to oil supply shocks and the Central and Eastern European region is close to the conflict area. In contrast, due to the safe-haven status of the Swiss franc, if progress is made towards a ceasefire, the Swiss franc may fall. The Norwegian krone and Brazilian real may also come under pressure due to their identification as oil-producing countries.

Jin10 data August 15 news, On Friday, U.S. Treasury yields fell slightly, and the bond market showed initial signs of recovery. Data released on Thursday showed that U.S. producer prices in July rose far more than expected, leading to a sharp increase in yields, which reignited inflation concerns and weakened the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September. However, market sentiment may change again. The U.S. economic data released on Friday - including retail sales data and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey - may highlight the fragility of the U.S. economy, thereby reshaping rate cut expectations.

PANews, August 15 - According to Decrypt, the Czech police have detained convicted drug dealer Tomas Jirikovsky and seized assets related to the donation of 45 million USD in Bitcoin to the Czech Ministry of Justice. The case currently focuses on suspected Money Laundering and drug trafficking and has been separated from a broader investigation disclosed in May. This scandal has led to political ramifications, including the resignation of a minister, with the opposition calling for more ministers to step down.

BlockBeats news, on August 15, the US July PPI increased by +0.9% month-on-month and +3.3% year-on-year, driven by service and trade profits pushing prices, with varying interpretations of the significant rate cut probability in September; Treasury Secretary Becerra's comments on "neutral interest rates" intensify policy uncertainty. Encryption risk appetite remains suppressed, and the trend shifts to a range-bound pattern. Bitunix analysts suggest: BTC daily chart previously broke through the descending trend line, surged to 124.5k and then retreated, currently priced above 119k, with 116,300 being a pivotal point for bullish and bearish sentiment on the daily chart; the heatmap shows 119,625, having a "magnetic" effect, with supply concentrated at 124,600–126,800. Range trading amid policy noise. In the short term, pay attention to whether the market accepts 119,625, which may test the liquidation zones of 120,800 and 124,600; if it reverses.

PANews August 15 news, according to Decrypt reports, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a latest warning stating that some fake law firms are targeting Crypto Assets scam victims for further fraud. The agency pointed out that scammers impersonate lawyers and government employees, claiming they will return the victims' funds. Cyber criminals may request payment in the form of Crypto Assets or gift cards for so-called "service fees," which legitimate organizations would never do.

Jin10 data reported on August 15, Chief Macro Analyst Wang Qing from Dongfang Jincheng stated that in August, the Central Bank will continue to inject medium-term Liquidity through MLF and reverse repos. He also expects that the Central Bank may implement further reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts around the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Analyst Ben Lilly pointed out that stETH is being withdrawn from Lido, and the lending protocol Figment may become a staking partner for the ETF. Currently, 32% of wstETH is used for collateral, and 278,000 wstETH are in a high-risk state, indicating a risk of liquidation.

Gate News Bot news, on August 15, according to CoinMarketCap, as of the time of writing, LNDX (LandX Finance) is currently priced at $0.11, having risen 56.25% in the last 24 hours, with a high of $0.15 and a low of $0.06. The current market capitalization is approximately $1.53 million, an increase of about $552,500 compared to yesterday. Currently, LNDX ranks 1959th in the global crypto assets market capitalization. Important recent news about LNDX: 1️⃣ **LNDX weekend trading rises 190%** The LNDX token experienced an astonishing 190% rise during weekend trading, attracting widespread attention in the market. This breakthrough rise demonstrates strong investor interest in the LandX project and may be one of the main reasons for the recent significant price pump. 2️⃣ **L

PANews August 15 news, according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, a Whale that chased the price and bought ETH at 1,802 USD in early May has taken profit and closed all positions on its 9,109.6 ETH holdings early this morning after the fall. The profit was 19.64 million USD, nearly doubling. This Whale spent a total of 21.52 million USD in January and May to purchase and hold these ETH at an average price of 2,363 USD. After last night's fall, it sold back for 41.16 million USD at a price of 4,519 USD early this morning.

According to BlockBeats news on August 15, as monitored by Yujin, a certain Whale took profit and closed all positions on the 9,109.6 ETH it held after the fall early this morning, making a profit of 19.64 million USD, nearly doubling. He spent a total of 21.52 million USD to purchase these ETH at an average price of 2,363 USD in January and May of this year, and after the fall last night, he sold them back at a price of 4,519 USD this morning for 41.16 million USD.

Research shows that a rate cut by the Fed may not necessarily lead to a decline in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, especially when the economy is not in recession. Although signs of a weakening U.S. economy are appearing, the market has not yet shown signs of recession. Investors generally expect the Fed to cut rates in September, but this may result in the yield on U.S. Treasuries remaining unchanged.

According to BlockBeats news on August 15, the Avenir Group, a family office of Li Lin based in Hong Kong, submitted a 13F filing indicating that it currently holds $1.01 billion worth of BlackRock Bitcoin ETF, approximately 16.55 million shares. This is an increase from the 14.7 million shares reported in May.

Odaily News Fed Musalem stated that if the Fed places greater emphasis on the labor market and takes aggressive rate cuts, this may lead to higher inflation expectations, which could be counterproductive.

BlockBeats news, on August 14, Fed Musalem stated that inflation seems to be approaching 3%. Tariffs are being passed through to inflation. The majority of the impact of tariffs on inflation is expected to dissipate within 6 to 9 months, but it may also last longer. (Jin10)

Odaily News A joint report released on Thursday by crypto assets market maker Keyrock and Latin American exchange Bitso predicts that by 2030 the payment volume of stablecoins will exceed $1 trillion annually. This rise will be driven by institutional adoption of business-to-business (B2B), peer-to-peer (P2P), and credit card payment channels, which are already showing signs of rapid growth in these areas, while forex settlement may represent the largest untapped opportunity. In the coming years, all major fintech companies will ultimately integrate stablecoin infrastructure, just as software as a service (SaaS) tools have become ubiquitous. (CoinDesk)

PANews August 14 news, according to Jin10 report, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant: We are unlikely to reassess the United States' gold reserves holdings. The value of Bitcoin reserves is approximately $15 billion to $20 billion, and we will stop selling Bitcoin holdings. Gold will be retained as a store of value. He also stated that he did not call for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to 1.5%. It may begin with a 25 basis point rate cut and accelerate, believing there is a range of room for rate cuts. In addition, all options for selling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac equity are being explored.

Odaily News US Treasury Secretary Bennett clarified that he did not call for the Fed to lower interest rates to 1.5%, and that it may start with a 25 basis point rate cut and accelerate from there, believing there is a range of room for rate cuts. (Jin10)

BlockBeats news, on August 14, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent stated that August and September will be a good test for tariff revenue, which may exceed 300 billion dollars. (Jin10)

Morgan Stanley analyst Bruna Skarica believes that the UK's second quarter GDP rise of 0.3% is better than expected, but the growth momentum is slowing, which may lead the Central Bank to cut interest rates in November. The current market sees a 33% chance of a rate cut.

BlockBeats news, on August 14, Goldman Sachs' macroeconomic research team predicted that the Fed will lower interest rates by 25 basis points in September, October, and December 2025, totaling three rate cuts. This policy adjustment is expected to drive the global market towards a lower interest rate environment. Goldman Sachs also predicts that the Fed will cut rates two more times in 2026, each time by 25 basis points, ultimately lowering the terminal interest rate range to 3% to 3.25%. BiyaPay analysts pointed out that under this macroeconomic backdrop, the crypto assets market is also performing strongly. Bitcoin (BTC) broke through $123,500, setting a new historical high, with the current price at $123,536.47, and a 24-hour rise of 3.01%. However, the market is experiencing significant fluctuations, and investors should be cautious in managing risks to ensure rational investments. To help

Bitcoin volatility has dropped to its lowest level in two years, with the 30-day high-low price range narrowing, reflecting supply and demand balance and low volatility. Liquidity is concentrated above $120,000 and below $113,000, increasing the possibility of price range expansion.

PANews reported on August 14 that Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that the current crypto market has not fully accounted for four key catalysts: more government purchases of Bitcoin, potential significant interest rate cuts in the U.S. and depreciation of the dollar, decreased Bitcoin volatility encouraging institutions to increase their ETF allocations, and the SEC promoting the "ICO 2.0" new policy. Hougan believes that these factors are likely to significantly boost market prices in the coming months.

Jin10 data on August 14 reported that Thierry Wizman, a global forex and interest rate strategist at Macquarie Group, pointed out that the potential peace protocol between Russia and Ukraine could be a double-edged sword for the euro. The prospect of a peace protocol or indefinite ceasefire would weaken the buying of geopolitical safe-haven assets such as the Swiss franc and yen seen last week, and drive capital flows towards the euro; but it would also provide greater energy security and drop energy costs, as oil prices are expected to fall. In contrast to the "peace" narrative, the conflict may also boost the prospects for European rise and re-inflation, as it has triggered new commitments to increase European defense spending and related infrastructure spending. Therefore, after emphasizing the double-edged sword effect of the potential peace protocol on the euro, Wizman stated that if a ceasefire or comprehensive peace protocol is reached, the euro/USD will further rise amidst still high European defense spending.

Jin10 data, August 14 - Credit rating agency S&P Global upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating from "BBB-" to "BBB" on Thursday, citing India's economic resilience and ongoing fiscal consolidation. The agency had previously adjusted India's rating outlook from stable to positive in May last year due to strong economic growth and improvements in the quality of government spending. S&P stated in a release: "The upgrade of India's rating reflects its strong economic growth, while the strengthening monetary policy environment anchors inflation expectations. Coupled with the government's commitment to fiscal consolidation and efforts to improve spending quality, we believe these factors have collectively driven the improvement in credit metrics." However, S&P warned that if there is a political wavering in India's commitment to consolidating public finances, the rating could be downgraded; additionally, if economic growth slows significantly on a structural level, thereby undermining fiscal sustainability, it could also bring downward pressure. Of course, the rating could also further...

Jin10 data reported on August 14, the Shanghai Composite Index broke through 3700 points and hit a new high in four and a half years, and the pullback came as expected. Most individual stocks fell while few rose, high-position stocks experienced a pullback across the board, and heavyweight stocks made a strong push to stabilize the market. In this regard, Li Daxiao believes that one should not be scared by the short-term pullback, as it is not the peak of this round of pump. He also reminded that the current valuation of core assets still has attractiveness, but the peaks of micro-cap stocks and some overvalued individual stocks may have already arrived.

PANews August 14 news, CryptoQuant analyst Yonseident stated that the NUPL (Net Unrealized PNL) indicator shows that when the value is above 0, most coins are in a profitable state, which may trigger profit selling. Historically, the peaks of market cycles are usually accompanied by NUPL peaks. There was a peak in the market in 2017, two in 2021, and the current cycle may be forming a third peak. Unlike before, this round of market fluctuations is more stable, mainly influenced by the inflow of institutional funds such as U.S. ETFs. Although the market is more stable, the magnitude of each rise is decreasing, which means the bull market may last longer, but the likelihood of a rapid surge in the short term is relatively low.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr tweeted that despite Bitcoin reaching a historic high, the BPT indicator remains at a moderate level of 2.56, below the previous local high of 3.57. At the same time, the Realized P&L Ratio remains at an average level, indicating that the current market state has relatively lower risk compared to previous overheating periods. Technically, the price remains above the 4-year moving average and its two standard deviations, confirming that the upward trend continues. Analysts point out that we need to be wary of the regular pullback risks in the rising trend, and a BP breakthrough at 3.0 may indicate that the market is entering the later stage.

BlockBeats news, on August 14, former Ark Invest crypto head and current Placeholder VC partner Chris Burniske predicted the peak prices of mainstream cryptocurrencies in October as follows: Bitcoin: $142,690; Ethereum: $6,900-8,000; SOL: $420. Chris Burniske also pointed out that the crazier the prices in August, September, and October, the more convinced he is that October will see a peak. If the market can quickly pull back significantly and remain sluggish, perhaps this bull run can last even longer.

PANews, August 14 news - Analyst Ash Crypto stated that ETH could suddenly fall at any time, as it is due for a pullback. Whales and market makers are currently liquidating short positions, but soon they will also liquidate FOMO long positions. So stay away from leverage.

Musk praised Google's advantages in the field of artificial intelligence, believing that it leads in Computing Power and data, and is expected to become a leader. Google plans to increase capital expenditure by $10 billion to meet the demand for AI products and chips.