Odaily Odaily News: On August 19, crypto analytics platform Sandmark found through testing that Binance still allows users from EU countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Spain, and Belgium to register and complete identity verification, with tests conducted both with and without a VPN. Accounts that passed verification did not receive warnings about the lack of a MiCA license and could still use services including receiving cryptocurrency deposits.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) required unauthorized entities to stop opening accounts for EU clients, marketing services, and soliciting customers by July 1. After withdrawing its MiCA license application submitted to Greek regulators, Binance stated it is still advancing relevant licensing efforts to ensure long-term compliant operations in Europe and noted that it has taken measures to align its products and services with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

European regulators have begun imposing penalties for MiCA violations. On August 14, Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) fined crypto exchange Bitpanda €70,000 for notification and marketing violations. (Bitcoin.com News)

Odaily News: BitcoinTreasuries.NET stated that the funds raised by SATA this week have been sufficient to support the purchase of 400 BTC, with the number of acquisitions still increasing. The post also mentioned that Strive's fundraising campaign is ongoing.

Odaily News: Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform stating that most G20 countries already have regulatory frameworks for crypto trading, with the UK having recently established its framework just a few months ago. The US, home to the world's largest financial market, is a major exception in this regard. He stated that the Senate should pass the Clarity Act by September 15.

Odaily News: Uniswap founder Hayden posted on X platform that Uniswap's tokenized stock trading volume on the Robinhood chain has reached $1 billion for the first time, with $1 trillion trading volume coming soon.

Odaily News: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that Coinkite has released a new firmware update for Coldcard to fix a mnemonic security issue. Previously compromised mnemonics remain insecure and should be replaced.

Odaily News: BitcoinTreasuries.NET posted on X that the fundraising amount for Strive's SATA today is expected to be sufficient to purchase over 160 bitcoins.

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Odaily News: According to market sources, AI cloud company Nscale is reportedly seeking to raise $3 billion in its US IPO.

Odaily News: Goldman Sachs analysts said in a report that surging demand for gold call options has increased the risk of sharp fluctuations in gold prices. Analysts including Lina Thomas wrote in the report that increased trading volume in gold call options has created a "two-way price amplification mechanism" for gold prices. "Therefore, we still believe the forecast of gold reaching $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026 faces significant upside risk, but there is also greater two-way volatility in the upward trajectory of gold prices."

Odaily reported that as the cryptocurrency market continues its rebound, shares of Bitcoin mining firms and digital asset treasury companies rose over the weekend. Market participants believe that the U.S. Treasury's announcement to expand the scale of long-term Treasury buybacks has boosted liquidity expectations, fueling improved sentiment toward risk assets and further lifting crypto-related stocks. Bitcoin mining firm Canaan saw its share price surge over 25%; MARA Holdings continued to climb after rising nearly 16% on Thursday. Strive, a digital asset treasury company holding more than 20,000 BTC, gained over 16% on Friday.

Additionally, Trump stated that the U.S. government may purchase Bitcoin on a "large scale" in the future. The market rally was also driven by improved expectations for U.S. regulatory clarity. On Thursday, President Trump again urged Congress to advance the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at further defining the U.S. digital asset regulatory framework and delineating the respective oversight roles of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the crypto market. (Cointelegraph)

Odaily News: Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has announced the integration of HyperEVM network support into its devices, enabling users to manage HYPE and other HyperEVM assets through Trezor while keeping their private keys offline, with device-side verification for every transaction.

Odaily News: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post that the sanctions and pressure policies adopted by successive U.S. administrations against Iran have all ended in failure, and the latest U.S. economic pressure campaign against Iran is equally "doomed to fail." In his post, Araghchi reviewed a series of policies the U.S. has implemented against Iran in recent years. He noted that 14 years ago, the U.S. claimed to impose "the toughest sanctions ever" on Iran; 8 years ago, it implemented "maximum pressure" against Iran; and 5 months ago, it demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender"—all of these policies ultimately failed.

In response to U.S. President Trump's recent announcement of "the most destructive economic action against a country in history" targeting Iran, Araghchi stated that this action is equally "doomed to fail." He also criticized that there has been no substantive change in the policies of successive U.S. administrations toward Iran. Araghchi said: "We have seen this play before—the same lies, just with a new set of bullies." (CCTV News)

Odaily News, Galaxy Research Head Alex Thorn stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed the "Regulation Crypto Assets" (referred to as "Reg Crypto") on August 18, marking the first set of securities rules specifically designed for the issuance and sale of crypto assets, rather than simply applying traditional stock regulatory frameworks. The proposal could bring two significant changes to the U.S. crypto industry: first, it would allow eligible token projects to conduct legal issuances to the public, including non-accredited investors; second, it establishes a clear mechanism to formally terminate investment contracts associated with tokens once conditions are met, thereby resolving the long-standing uncertainty over the securities status of numerous historical tokens.

According to the proposal, Reg Crypto would apply to crypto assets that "are not securities themselves, but were issued or sold as part of investment contracts." The framework mainly consists of four stages:

- Financing Stage: Two new types of issuance exemptions are introduced. The startup exemption allows projects to raise up to $5 million over a maximum of 4 years; a larger, Regulation A-like exemption permits raising $20 million to $75 million within 12 months.

- Disclosure Stage: Issuers are required to disclose information more tailored to the characteristics of crypto assets, including token supply, unlock schedules, minting and burning mechanisms, governance rights, smart contract information, source code, and project development progress.

- Development Stage: Project teams are permitted to complete core development commitments promised to investors within a specified timeframe.

- Exit Stage: Once the project completes or ceases its development obligations and submits a transition report, investment contracts associated with the token can be deemed terminated, and the token is no longer subject to securities regulation under those investment contracts.

Alex Thorn believes that the significance of Reg Crypto lies in establishing, for the first time, a "token lifecycle" regulatory framework — meaning tokens may initially constitute investment contracts due to project development promises, but as the project matures, this securities status can be brought to an end through a clear process. The SEC estimates that approximately 475 issuers per year might utilize the investment contract safe harbor mechanism, while only about 130 projects are expected to actually leverage the new financing exemptions. This suggests that the rule's short-term impact may be more reflected in resolving regulatory uncertainty for existing tokens, rather than immediately triggering a new wave of token issuances. However, the rule remains in the proposal stage, and its final implementation still faces challenges from regulatory changes, state-level regulator pushback, and congressional legislative influence. If ultimately approved, Reg Crypto could drive the U.S. toward a "legitimate ICO 2.0," establishing a new regulatory foundation for project financing, token circulation, and investor protection.

Odaily News: Tether Treasury just burned 200 million USDT on Ethereum, approximately $20 million.

Odaily News, according to Gate data, spot gold rose 2% intraday, currently at $4,609.67 per ounce. New York futures gold rose 2% intraday, currently at $4,666.70 per ounce.

Odaily News: Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani stated that the waters east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman—a crucial maritime area leading into the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf—are currently under Iran's "complete control," and that Iran is "monitoring all movements of hostile forces around the clock." He said that the Iranian armed forces, under the leadership of the Supreme Leader, remain on high alert and "will soon deliver a major, historic, and unforgettable lesson to the enemy at sea." (CCTV International News)