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According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event "National Bank Open: Rafael Jodar vs Arthur Fils" on the prediction market Polymarket, the "Over" option in the sub-market "National Bank Open: Rafael Jodar vs Arthur Fils Set 2 O/U 8.5" experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, dropping from 75% an hour ago to the current 50% (a fluctuation of 25%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

Bitwise CEO posted on the X platform that a large bank has allowed customers to borrow against the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 25%. He expressed his pleasure in seeing cryptocurrency continue to integrate into the mainstream financial system.

According to Bloomberg, the foreign exchange reserves of U.S. stocks held by the Swiss National Bank grew by more than 10% in the second quarter, reaching the highest level on record. As of June 30, the bank held shares in over 2,300 U.S. listed companies, with a total value of $191.4 billion.The top three holdings are Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. In addition, the Swiss National Bank also holds shares worth $716.6 million in defense software company Palantir, although activist investors have called for the sale of some holdings, the bank has refused.

According to Cointelegraph, the Central Bank of Russia has proposed a list of cryptocurrency assets that can be publicly traded, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether USDT. This proposal is based on a new law signed by President Putin on August 4, which authorizes the Central Bank of Russia to decide which digital currencies can enter organized trading and to formulate relevant rules.According to the proposal, the annual limit for non-qualified investors to purchase cryptocurrencies through brokers, cryptocurrency exchange services, or asset management institutions is 300,000 Russian rubles; qualified investors, on the other hand, are not subject to purchase limits. The Central Bank of Russia also requires that all investors complete a risk assessment and understand the risks of investing in cryptocurrency assets before trading. The proposal is open for public consultation until August 24.

According to the Financial Times, Erebor Bank, a crypto-friendly bank co-founded by Oculus founder and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, is seeking $1.5 billion in funding, with a pre-money valuation target of $8 billion. This valuation is nearly double the company's valuation of $435 million when it completed a $350 million funding round in December 2025.Currently, Erebor has received support from investment firms such as 8VC and Haun Ventures, and the new funding round is expected to attract participation from institutions like Lux Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Human Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and SV Angel.As investment in AI infrastructure enters a phase of rapid expansion, Erebor is targeting the financing needs of AI companies. AI firms require substantial funds to procure GPUs, build data centers, and secure energy supplies, while traditional financial institutions are gradually exploring financing models for AI infrastructure assets. However, whether Erebor can maintain rapid growth after the cooling of cycles in the AI and crypto industries remains a key focus for the market. This funding round has not yet been finalized and is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission documents show that the Swiss National Bank held 1.5 million Class A shares of SpaceX (SPCX.O) as of June 30.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the prediction market Polymarket for the event "National Bank Open: Rafael Nadal vs. Arthur Fils," the "Over" option in the sub-market "National Bank Open: Rafael Nadal vs. Arthur Fils Total Games in Second Set Greater than 9.5" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 42.5% an hour ago to the current 65.5% (a fluctuation of 23%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Alameda Research's bankruptcy wallet has unstaked 201,740 SOL after staking for 5 years, worth approximately $15.27 million.This position initially held 164,380 SOL, earning approximately 37,360 SOL in staking rewards, currently valued at about $2.83 million; the value of this staked asset has increased from around $352,000 at that time to the current approximately $15.27 million.

The UK Parliament's Crypto and Digital Assets APPG co-chair Gurinder Singh Josan and Lord Vaizey of Didcot have written to the CEOs of all major UK banks, requesting clarification on how they treat cryptocurrency and digital asset businesses. The letter raises six questions regarding the banks' current policies, whether they provide services to crypto businesses, related transaction restrictions and their determining factors, and whether they have adjusted their practices since the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory regime came into effect.The group stated that many crypto businesses find it difficult to open bank accounts in the UK, and some banks restrict related payments. This letter stems from the parliamentary inquiry into access to banking services launched on July 21, with written submissions due by August 31. A January survey by the UK Crypto Asset Business Council indicated that the proportion of transactions blocked or delayed by banks when transferring to crypto exchanges is estimated to be as high as 40%. HSBC, NatWest, Monzo, and Nationwide limit the amount transferred to crypto exchanges each month to between £5,000 and £10,000, while Starling and Chase UK prohibit such transfers altogether. Lucy Rigby, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, stated that the government does not want FCA-licensed businesses to be restricted by banks solely because of their industry; the FCA completed the relevant rules in June, and the regime will be enforced from October 2027.

Lianxin Bank stated that the CPI report for July released on Wednesday and the PPI report on Thursday may have a greater impact on the Federal Reserve's decision than employment data. Economists expect the year-on-year increase in CPI to drop from 3.5% in June to 3.4%. Bill Adams, the chief economist at Lianxin Bank, pointed out that if the data develops as expected, it will support the Federal Reserve's decision on September 16, and the inflation data for July will have a greater impact on the decision than this month's employment report.

According to reports from Fast Technology, Changxin Memory's 17nm DDR5 chip yield has surpassed 90%, which is only about 2 percentage points lower than Samsung's same-generation products at 92% to 93%, marking a technical indicator that has entered the global first tier. Several major PC manufacturers have completed certification for Changxin DRAM chips around mid-year and have begun to incorporate them in small batches into certain laptops.The strategies adopted by different brands show significant differences: Dell has completely banned the use of Changxin chips; HP restricts their use to the mainland China market; Acer and ASUS have incorporated them into models aimed at the mainland China and emerging markets. Currently, the impact of Changxin products on the overall market prices of the three major memory giants remains limited, mainly because Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are currently more inclined to supply LPDDR5, while Changxin's current strategic focus is on expanding DDR5 shipments. Executives from PC companies have stated that the three major manufacturers hold over 90% of the global DRAM market share, and large-scale adoption must be approached with high caution. Currently, the number and usage of models using Changxin chips are quite limited.

The senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea stated that the central bank is more focused on demand-side inflation pressures rather than supply-side, and revealed that there will be additional interest rate hikes.

According to a report by the Japan Times, informed sources say that the Bank of Japan may consider raising interest rates again at its next policy meeting scheduled for September 17 to 18, in response to the increasing risk of inflation.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "National Bank Open: Rafael Jodar vs Arthur Fils," the "Over" option in the sub-market "National Bank Open: Rafael Jodar vs Arthur Fils Set 1 O/U 10.5" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 27.5% an hour ago to the current 50% (a fluctuation of 22.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the predicted market Polymarket for the event "National Bank Open: Diana Schneider vs. Iga Swiatek," the sub-market "National Bank Open: Diana Schneider vs. Iga Swiatek" option "Diana Schneider" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, dropping from 27.5% an hour ago to the current 10.5% (a fluctuation of 17%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring on-chain data, there is a prediction of significant capital movement in the Polymarket. A large whale sold $83,715.86 on the event "National Bank Open: Diana Schneider vs. Iga Swiatek." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this subject is 26%.

The fintech company and crypto-friendly bank Revolut announced that it has obtained a banking license in France, becoming the second full banking license the company has acquired in the EU after Lithuania. The license was jointly reviewed by the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) and the European Central Bank, and approved by the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. After obtaining the license, Revolut Bank S.A. will be able to offer a wider range of banking services in France, including loans, mortgages, and regulated savings products. France is one of Revolut's largest markets in Western Europe.Previously, the company primarily operated in France under its Lithuanian banking license, mainly providing payment and financial services. Following this licensing, Revolut will gradually migrate its French operations to the new French banking entity and plans to subsequently expand to Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Revolut stated that it has invested over 1 billion euros in the Western European market over the past few years and has created over 600 new jobs locally, with plans to establish its Western European headquarters in Paris by 2027. However, the license comes with regulatory conditions. Reports suggest that the European Central Bank may impose restrictions on new products for Revolut's French operations, similar to the regulatory measures previously implemented on its Lithuanian entity, which may affect the speed of launching loan and savings products.This year, Revolut has continued to advance its global regulatory expansion. The company obtained a full banking license in the UK in March 2026 and a full banking license in Australia in July. Currently, Revolut covers 40 markets, with its valuation rising to $115 billion after secondary stock trading in 2026.

The People's Bank of China proposed in the "Fifteenth Five-Year Reform and Development Plan of the People's Bank of China" to optimize financial infrastructure and the central bank service system, improve payment, treasury, and cash services, steadily develop the digital renminbi, and promote high-quality development of the credit reporting industry, as well as strengthen anti-money laundering supervision, to support the construction of a strong financial nation and high-quality economic development.Strengthen the governance foundation for the central bank's responsibilities, and comprehensively promote the construction of a law-based central bank and a digital central bank.

Standard Chartered Bank set a target price of $200 for the Chainlink token LINK by the end of 2030, indicating significant upside potential from the current level of around $8.The bank believes that the development of asset tokenization will continue to increase the demand for reliable on-chain data, and Chainlink is expected to play a key role in the infrastructure of traditional finance and decentralized finance.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the prediction market Polymarket for the event "National Bank Open: Alexandra Eala vs. Belinda Bencic," the probability of the "Alexandra Eala" option in the sub-market "National Bank Open: Alexandra Eala vs. Belinda Bencic" has experienced significant fluctuations, plummeting from 48.5% an hour ago to the current 23.5% (a fluctuation of 25%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.