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According to CoinDesk, financial services company BNY announced on Tuesday that it plans to add staking services to its digital asset custody platform in collaboration with digital asset company Galaxy.This service will allow institutional clients to earn staking rewards without moving their assets out of the BNY custody system. BNY's move is the latest action to expand blockchain services for institutional investors.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the event "WTI Crude Oil Price Prediction for August 2026" on the prediction market Polymarket, the "Yes" option in the sub-market "Below $70" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 33.5% an hour ago to the current 55.5% (a fluctuation of 22%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Jinshi, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant stated that it is reasonable for the Federal Reserve to consider expanding the repurchase tool for foreign and international monetary authorities.He pointed out that this tool is no different from foreign exchange swap limits.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Wells Fargo plans to launch Tokenized Deposits services aimed at corporate clients, further exploring the application of blockchain technology in the traditional financial system.Wells Fargo stated that the tokenized deposit system will operate on its self-developed blockchain network and support interoperability with other blockchain networks.Tokenized deposits represent bank deposits in a digital form on the blockchain, allowing for faster and more transparent transfers of funds on-chain, while still being supported by the bank's deposit system.This move signifies that large banks are accelerating the construction of blockchain infrastructure and exploring on-chain financial applications in scenarios such as corporate payments, fund management, and inter-institutional settlements.

According to The Bell, Alexander Samoilov, an official from the 12th Center of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB), revealed at the KROS Network Technology Annual Conference held in Sochi in May 2026 that the FSB plans to extend the installation requirements of SORM (System for Operative Investigative Activities) to cryptocurrency exchanges and gaming platforms, mandating them to share user data with security agencies in real-time.It is noteworthy that Samoilov also acknowledged that the "Yarovaya Law" has been in effect for 10 years since its passage in 2016, but the implementation rate of the relevant provisions is only about 80%. Market participants believe this estimate is still on the high side. According to The Bell's investigation, following the terrorist attack at the "Krokus City Hall," the FSB's Second Directorate took the opportunity of a large-scale inspection of the SORM system to further strengthen its control over the Russian internet.

According to Jinshi reports, the Houthi armed group claimed to have launched a drone attack on a "sensitive target" at Najran Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

According to Coinglass data, the Coinbase Bitcoin premium index has been in a negative premium range for 78 consecutive days (from May 19 to present), with the latest value at -0.1145%. Previously, this index was in a negative premium for 40 consecutive days from January 16 to February 24 this year, setting the record for the longest "consecutive negative" period since the index was launched, surpassing the approximately 30 days of consecutive negative premium during the "1011 crash."Historical data shows that long-term negative premiums are often accompanied by the exit of institutional funds from the United States, and caution is needed regarding short-term pullback pressure.

According to Forbes, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially announced on July 27, 2026, a ban on the import of foreign-made AI humanoid robots, citing national security threats. The FCC classified these devices as "Trojan horses"—their high-precision sensors can continuously collect sensitive data from users' homes and businesses and transmit it to foreign entities, posing a risk of being used for mass surveillance or intelligence activities, and the related devices may also be remotely controlled.Although the ban targets all foreign manufacturers, it actually has the most significant impact on China, as China currently holds a large share of the global AI humanoid robot market. Promoting the development of domestic manufacturing is also an important secondary objective of this ban.

According to reports from Huxiu Technology, Jieyue Xingchen is advancing along two strategic lines: one centered around large models, and the other focused on intelligent terminal devices. The mobile phone business has been placed under the independent company "Zhiyue Xingchen," operated by a team with backgrounds in Huawei and Honor, led by terminal president Ni Jiayue. Jieyue's first intelligent terminal phone STEPX Neo was unveiled during WAIC, but the price and mass production schedule have not been announced. Huxiu has learned that Jieyue is building an overseas commercialization team, planning to sell large model APIs (primarily voice models) overseas, and mobile phones will also be included in the overseas sales plan.Jieyue Xingchen's chairman Yin Qi previously attempted the "AI + car" path at Qianli Technology (formerly Lifan Technology), and this time, using mobile phones as the first piece of the terminal strategy aims to establish a closed-loop system of "model---operating system---terminal." The phone is equipped with the Step AOS intelligent terminal operating system, positioned as a carrier for intelligent terminal services, with the business model ultimately returning to Token consumption. Jieyue also maintains model collaborations with 60% of top domestic mobile phone brands, with existing installations exceeding 42 million units, but the potential competitive relationship with its own mobile phone business remains unclear. As of the time of publication, Jieyue Xingchen has not commented.

According to exclusive reports from Huxiu, Alibaba has internally regarded "AI Office" as one of its strategic directions and has completed the integration of organization and products: the original Wukong Business Unit has been upgraded to "Qwen Office Business Unit," led by Chen Yusen, combining the three products QoderWork, Wukong, and MuleRun into Qwen Office (QwenWork), with the three products and teams no longer existing separately. Qwen Office began public testing on August 3, with the web version and PC client now available, and the DingTalk entry will be launched soon. On the same day, Alibaba released the Qwen3.8 model, enhancing Coding and Cowork capabilities.Alibaba positions Qwen Office as a "enterprise-level AI productivity platform aimed at corporate organizations," rather than a personal office tool, and will not focus on user numbers and monthly active users as core assessment targets in the short term, instead concentrating on product experience and enterprise scenario implementation. The Qwen Office Business Unit is also responsible for DingTalk, intending to leverage the million-level enterprise customer resources accumulated by DingTalk. According to data analysis from Analysys, in June, the desktop access volume of AI office intelligent agents was led by Tencent WorkBuddy with approximately 20.97 million visits, followed by Byte's TRAE IDE with about 12.79 million, and Alibaba's QoderWork with around 7.88 million (Wukong had an additional 1.31 million visits). This integration is viewed internally as a key step to catch up with Tencent and Byte. Following the news, Alibaba's Hong Kong stock rose by over 7% on August 3.

According to Jinshi reports, SoftBank expects artificial intelligence and cloud business to achieve a 30% annual growth before the fiscal year 2027.

U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff in New York has denied the emergency temporary restraining order application filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which aimed to stop the state of New York from advancing its enforcement case against the prediction platform Kalshi. The judge found that the CFTC failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits of its case and did not prove the existence of irreparable harm. However, the denial was made "without prejudice," allowing the CFTC to refile the relevant motion by August 7.New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Kalshi last Friday, accusing it of operating an illegal unlicensed prediction business by offering contracts on events such as sports and elections. The state of New York had issued a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi as early as October 2025. The core dispute in this case revolves around whether federal commodity law takes precedence over state law—state authorities believe that event contracts are predictions subject to state law, while the CFTC and Kalshi argue that they are derivatives under the exclusive jurisdiction of the CFTC.

According to Bloomberg, citing informed sources, Chinese officials are concerned that cutting-edge AI models from the U.S., such as Anthropic's Mythos, could be used as offensive cyber tools to launch cyberattacks against China. At the same time, the Chinese side questions why Anthropic does not allow Chinese companies to use the relevant models normally, yet cannot rule out the possibility of these capabilities being used to attack China. Anthropic has long advocated for the U.S. to tighten restrictions on advanced chips and AI capabilities related to China, and last year it stopped providing services to companies controlled by China.The report states that the Chinese side is currently not prepared to take immediate action, but if the U.S. further restricts Chinese AI companies, relevant departments are studying response plans, which may include imposing sanctions on U.S. AI companies or placing them on a restricted list. Currently, neither Anthropic nor relevant departments have publicly responded to this.

According to Jinshi reports, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated on Wednesday that the AI-driven industrial transformation is reshaping the global industrial landscape, emphasizing that South Korea needs to take "bold" and "swift" investment actions. He pointed out that the government's responsibility is to identify trends, plan for the future, and lay the foundation for innovation, while ensuring solid industrial growth potential and a strong energy security system to withstand changes in the external environment.

According to Jinshi reports, Apple's annual sales in India have surpassed $10 billion for the first time.

According to the latest research by TrendForce, the tight supply of DRAM is expected to continue until 2027, and the uncertainty of the HBM4e verification schedule is prompting AI chip manufacturers to consider reducing the HBM configuration of their next-generation products. Starting from Q3 2026, NVIDIA has begun evaluating the HBM solution for Rubin Ultra, expanding from the original 12-Hi HBM4e to alternative options such as 8-Hi HBM4e, 12-Hi HBM4, and 8-Hi HBM4, with the final specifications yet to be determined. Previously, due to the expected supply bottleneck of LPDDR5X lasting until 2027, NVIDIA decided to halve the SOCAMM capacity of the next-generation Vera Rubin Superchip module.TrendForce pointed out that the main reasons for the downgrade of Rubin Ultra from 12-Hi HBM4e include: the overall DRAM shortage in 2027 will limit the allocation of wafer capacity to HBM, and there is still uncertainty regarding the mass production schedule and yield ramp-up of 12-Hi HBM4e. It is expected that the HBM bit shipment volume in 2027 will increase by approximately 50-60% year-on-year, which will still be insufficient to meet the growth in demand. HBM suppliers will maintain pricing power throughout 2027, and HBM prices are expected to rise significantly. The final configuration will depend on the wafer allocation decisions of memory suppliers.

According to Jinshi, former Bank of Japan committee member Atsushi Takeuchi stated that if there are signs of the yen weakening again, Japan and the United States will "definitely" take joint intervention actions once more. He pointed out that this joint action between the U.S. and Japan was highly effective, and the market has reached a consensus that the yen will not continue to weaken unilaterally.Takeuchi expects that the Japan-U.S. exchange rate may fluctuate in the range of 155 to 162 in the short term.

According to Axios, despite AI labs offering huge salaries, top titles, and abundant computing resources to compete for top talent, the issue of talent loss remains prominent. Data shows that over 400 former Apple employees are currently working at OpenAI, and Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of using Apple's internal code names to extract confidential information obtained from potential applicants.The latest case is that Lilian Weng, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, returned to OpenAI just days after leaving, where she will be responsible for recursive self-improvement research. She is the fourth co-founder to leave the lab in the past year. Meanwhile, Google has also seen two well-known researchers switch jobs recently—Noam Shazeer returned to OpenAI, and Nobel Prize-winning chemist John Jumper joined Anthropic. Meta is also facing the issue of high-priced talent rapidly leaving. Reports cite insiders saying that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed concerns about the new trend of hiring talent "for money rather than mission."