Key Points: ChatGPT mobile apps generate $2 billion in spending since May.
OpenAI leads market with 30x competitor revenue.
US users contribute 38% of total app revenue.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has reported $2 billion in global consumer spending since the launch of its iOS and Android apps in May 2023, s

Key Points: Circle to meet South Korean banks, regulatory focus on stablecoins.
Stablecoin regulatory bill targets issuance and risk control.
Increased financial collaboration signals market readiness.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is set to propose a stablecoin regulatory bill in

Key Points: Thailand’s TouristDigiPay program empowers tourists to use cryptocurrency.
The initiative aims to offset the decline in tourism, especially from China.
There’s a heavy emphasis on regulatory compliance and innovation.
Thailand has launched the TouristDigiPay program, allowing foreign t

The seminar hosted by Renmin University garnered participation from approximately 60 industry and academia experts highlighting a robust engagement with virtual asset regulation. Discussions centered on clarifying legal frameworks for cryptocurrency disposal in legal cases, focusing on stablecoins a

Key Points: US Treasury hints at Bitcoin reserve strategy amid PPI surge.
Interest rate cut hopes dim after July PPI data.
Bitcoin stability under macroeconomic challenges examined.
The Federal Reserve’s ‘wait and see’ stance, reinforced by the recent US Producer Price Index surge, quashes

Key Points: Hong Kong announces stricter custody guidelines for virtual asset platforms.
The new regulations aim to enhance asset protection amidst rising crypto thefts.
Increases in operational costs anticipated for compliance with new standards.
The Hong Kong

Key Points: Brevan Howard’s $2.32 billion stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
Potential shift in institutional crypto confidence and participation.
No primary confirmation, but significant institutional interest evident.
Brevan Howard, a major hedge fund, reportedly holds over $2.32 billion in Black

Key Points: Paul Atkins launches “Project Crypto” to modernize digital asset regulations.
Aims to integrate U.S. financial markets with blockchain.
Regulatory clarity hoped to attract crypto businesses to the U.S.
Paul Atkins, SEC Chairman, will discuss “Project Crypto,” an initiative for blockcha

Key Points: Increase in Bitcoin ETF holdings by Avenir Group to $1.01 billion.
Reflects a growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin ETFs.
Potential implications for regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency sector.
Avenir Group, a Hong Kong-based family office, increased its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF

Key Points: American Bitcoin’s merger plans; lack of official confirmation.
Rumors fail to show verifiable evidence.
Industry reaction muted due to lack of official documents.
American Bitcoin, reportedly backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, plans to go public via a reverse merger with

Key Points: Over 50 U.S. banking and consumer groups urge changes in stablecoin law.
Request includes banning stablecoin yield offerings.
Potential impacts on state-chartered institutions and stablecoin regulations.
On August 15, 2025, over 50 U.S. banking and consumer advocacy groups urged the

Key Points: US government considers equity stake in Intel for semiconductor boost.
Intel shares rose over 11% amid discussions.
No immediate impact observed in cryptocurrency markets.
The Trump administration is negotiating with Intel over a potential U.S. government equity stake to bolster semico

Key Points: Strategy meets S&P 500 profitability, driven by Bitcoin strategy.
Inclusion not assured; volatility remains a concern.
Market reacts cautiously; Strategy shares dip following news.
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, is poised to potentially join the S&P 500 following a recent profitabili

Key Points: Main announcement by President Lee Jae-myung on crypto reforms.
Initiatives aim to boost the domestic crypto market.
Regulatory shifts to encourage digital asset ecosystem growth.
South Korea, under President Lee Jae-myung, announced plans on August 13 to boost the domestic

Key Points: BtcTurk detected a $48 million breach in its hot wallet, leading to suspended cryptocurrency transactions.
Trading and Turkish lira transactions remain operational.
Previous security challenges persist despite leadership changes.
BtcTurk, Turkey’s second-largest cryptocurrency

Key Points:
U.S. banking entities and consumer advocates push for changes to GENIUS Act.
Call to limit competitive advantage for state-chartered banks.
Lobby for overhaul of cryptocurrency market legislation.
On August 15, 2025, the American Bankers Association and 52 other organizations