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Former U.S. President Trump published a revised version of the U.S. presidential rankings on Truth Social, expanding upon the version released a few days ago. In the latest ranking, former U.S. presidents are categorized into six levels: "Greatest," "Great," "Near Great," "Average," "Below Average," and "Losers."Trump lists himself separately in the "Greatest" category, ranking above Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Compared to the first version he released, Reagan has been added to the "Near Great" category, while Hoover has been downgraded to the "Losers" category. Biden and Obama have consistently remained in the "Losers" category.

According to the latest Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves (PoR) data from Huobi HTX, as of September 1, 2026 (UTC+8), the reserve ratios of various mainstream assets on the platform remain above 100%, continuously ensuring the safety of user assets with sufficient reserves and committing to 100% redemption, ensuring that users can trade and withdraw at any time. As one of the earlier platforms in the industry to continuously disclose Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves, Huobi HTX has publicly disclosed PoR data for 47 consecutive months, enhancing platform transparency in a long-term and verifiable manner.The specific updated reserve ratios are as follows: BTC (104%), ETH (102%), TRX (109%), USDs (102%), HTX (103%), XRP (104%), DOGE (101%), SOL (103%). Users can visit the "Assets - Proof of Reserves Report" page on the Huobi HTX official website to view.It is worth mentioning that starting from April this year, to further enhance the visual representation of US dollar asset reserve data, Huobi HTX has unified and aggregated USDT, USDC, and other US dollar stablecoins as "USDs" for display. The asset data of each currency remains independently recorded and verified to ensure that the reserve information is authentic, clear, and traceable.In the future, Huobi HTX will continue to adhere to the 1:1 reserve principle, using verifiable data, traceable on-chain assets, and a regular information disclosure mechanism to continuously enhance asset transparency, allowing users to see reserves, verify assets, and use them with greater peace of mind.

Vitalik recently updated EIP-8141 "Frame Transaction" proposal, with core improvements including atomic batch execution of up to 64 operations, social recovery (similar to Google account recovery, without the need for a mnemonic phrase), P256 quantum-resistant signatures, and the ability for anyone to pay gas fees for users, significantly enhancing the usability of Ethereum wallets.It is reported that the improvement proposal was co-authored by Vitalik, lightclient, and 10 other experts, and is planned to be included in the 2027 Hegotá upgrade, marking a significant native implementation of Ethereum account abstraction.

Robinhood Chain's multi-pool RWA token issuance platform PAIR has released the latest ecological data, with a cumulative trading volume nearing 100 million USD and rewards distributed to creators exceeding 600,000 USD, with over 2,000 projects launched on the protocol.In addition, PAIR has disclosed that it has burned PAIR tokens worth over 3 million USD to date, accounting for more than 10% of the total token supply. PAIR also announced that it will unveil the "largest update to date" within the next 24 hours.

The U.S. SEC has proposed amendments to the transfer agent rules, which have not undergone significant updates since they were introduced in the late 1970s. Transfer agents, as securities record keepers, maintain ownership records and handle corporate actions such as mergers and dividend distributions, while playing a key role in the clearing and settlement processes.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the proposal will simplify and modernize the commission's rules to reflect the current processes and operations of transfer agents, including the use of electronic communications and blockchain technology in securities issuance and share transfers. The SEC noted that some market participants are exploring blockchain-based systems to maintain securities ownership records.In the 421-page rule change document, the SEC stated that transfer agents interacting with tokenized securities, distributed ledger technology, and smart contracts must manage risks related to blockchain data integrity, the security of tokenized securities, and the operational models of distributed ledgers; those adopting artificial intelligence or automation technologies must ensure appropriate controls, accurate representations of system capabilities, and effective oversight of automated processes.

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Core Lightning version 26.06.7 has been released, fixing multiple vulnerabilities disclosed responsibly over the past three weeks. The AI-generated security reports for the open-source Bitcoin project have recently increased, and specific vulnerability information will be kept confidential for two weeks to allow node operators to complete upgrades before the technical details and source code are disclosed.Developers warn that immediate disclosure of the fixes could allow attackers to reverse-engineer the vulnerabilities and subsequently attack nodes that have not yet been updated. All Core Lightning node operators should upgrade immediately. Currently, the Docker image is not available, and developers explicitly warn users not to wait for the Docker image.

According to Bitcoin News, Sparrow Wallet v2.5.4 has been released after extensive AI-assisted review, containing multiple security enhancement updates aimed at reducing users' reliance on external servers such as Electrum.Additionally, this version strengthens Ledger, Keycard, Trezor, Payjoin, PSBT, and multi-signature handling, removes Bitcoin Core credentials and other confidential information from debug logs, restricts existing wallet and backup directory permissions to owner access only, closes local DNS resolution leaks when using Tor, and enhances wallet import, signing, downloading, and server response verification. This update expands Sparrow Wallet's scope for independently verifying transaction data, hardware devices, and other inputs, reducing reliance on external servers for data provision.

DeFi protocol Term Labs updates on the progress of the attack incident, disclosing that the affected entity is the Term Vault governance mechanism, rather than the underlying Term protocol and its direct lending market. All Meta Vaults have now been closed and DAO governance permissions revoked to prevent further inflow of funds. This closure operation is irreversible and will permanently block new deposits.Currently, the withdrawal function remains open, and they are working with external security teams to conduct repairs and recovery. If a funding gap is ultimately confirmed, corresponding solutions will be explored. Term Labs reminds users to pay attention only to information released by official accounts and to be wary of impersonators and fraud. Previously, it was reported that Term Labs suffered a governance attack resulting in losses of approximately $8.5 million.

The cryptocurrency wallet project SafePal has released updates on the security incident, stating that it is continuously tracking phishing websites and impersonation accounts, and plans to introduce a professional anti-phishing security company to expedite the removal of malicious information to protect user asset security. SafePal mentioned that it is currently in the final selection process among four professional anti-phishing security companies, and once a partner is selected, it will further enhance the efficiency of handling threats such as counterfeit websites and scam accounts.The team is also continuously monitoring whether the affected data has been sold or made public, including channels such as dark web forums and trading markets. Once signs of data leakage are detected, affected users will receive risk alerts immediately. Regarding security audits, SafePal stated that it is in the final selection among three mature independent security institutions, which will conduct a comprehensive security review of the order system. Meanwhile, the team is reassessing the order and logistics processes to reduce the amount of data that needs to be stored in the initial phase of the system, thereby reducing potential risks from the source.For affected users, SafePal stated that it will continue to provide one-on-one assistance through official support channels and will keep updating the fraud protection page, providing updates on the incident, FAQs, and analysis of fraud cases. SafePal once again reminds users: the official will never ask users to provide their seed phrase. Users should not disclose their seed phrase to anyone, should not scan unknown QR codes or click on suspicious links, and should verify the source of information through official channels.

BitMart officially released a long announcement on platform X, with the main content as follows: "This announcement aims to inform everyone of the latest developments following the announcement on July 26, 2026. We thank users for their patience during this period.After further discussions with users, stakeholders, and professional advisors, BitMart is formulating a potential restructuring plan as an alternative to a comprehensive liquidation. This plan may include a phased and orderly resumption of some business operations while distributing assets to creditors. The relevant arrangements still require further legal, financial, operational, and compliance assessments. To advance the relevant processes, BitMart has appointed Weikai Law Firm as its restructuring legal advisor. Weikai will work with BitMart's other professional advisors to evaluate feasible plans and assist in formulating a potential restructuring plan, which includes a framework for phased resumption of operations.Currently, we are working with the advisory team to develop a roadmap, aiming to release the next update no later than September 9, 2026.Once the relevant information is confirmed, we will continue to update the community. During the advancement of the above work, we kindly ask everyone to remain patient and understanding. Once the business recovery plan is formally drafted, we plan to solicit feedback from community users. Please continue to pay attention to our official website, official mobile app, and official social media channels for subsequent announcements. As always, please be vigilant against various scam messages and only trust content released through BitMart's official channels. Thank you for your trust and support."

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Coinkite has released a new firmware update for Coldcard to fix the security issue with the mnemonic phrases.The previously vulnerable mnemonic phrases are still not safe and should be replaced.

The cross-chain yield protocol BounceBit has released a security incident announcement stating that its blockchain network experienced a protocol-level vulnerability attack from August 19, 21:02 UTC to August 20, 01:54 UTC. The attacker exploited an authorization flaw in the underlying architecture of Evmos to transfer BB tokens from 9 mainnet accounts without the account owners' authorization. According to the announcement, the attacker transferred approximately 286.5 million BB through 14 transactions.The impact of the incident is limited to the BounceBit Chain itself and does not involve issues related to private key leakage, signature forgery, wallet, hardware device, or exchange account security. BounceBit's CeDeFi Strategy, Promo Vaults, Prime, and RWA products were not affected.BounceBit stated that the vulnerability originated from a defect in the authorization verification of the protocol's native module within the Evmos architecture. The attacker bypassed the security checks that were supposed to verify the authorization relationship of the funding source account when calling the relevant module through a smart contract, allowing them to designate any account as the source of funds.After the incident, the BounceBit Chain stopped block production at block height 20,702,857. The team then decided not to upgrade the chain but to permanently shut down the BounceBit Chain and reissue BB as a BEP-20 token based on the BNB Chain. BounceBit stated that the new BB token supply will be based on an on-chain snapshot taken before the first abnormal transfer (block height 20,697,260), and the 286,543,148 BB transferred by the attacker will not be included in the new token balance.Users do not need to submit applications or migrate wallets; the official plan is to automatically distribute the new BB to the corresponding BNB Chain addresses. For staked BB, BounceBit stated that it will be restored at the snapshot time, and holders do not need to perform unbinding or redemption operations. Currently, BounceBit has submitted requests for freezing and assistance to relevant exchanges and has reminded users to be vigilant against scams and not to click on any BB migration or claim links that have not been officially confirmed. The team stated that they will announce the new BEP-20 BB contract address and reissuance progress in the future.

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform stating that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has proposed new U.S. accounting guidelines, allowing eligible stablecoins to be classified as cash equivalents in corporate financial statements.According to the proposal, eligible digital assets must possess the following key characteristics: redeemable for cash on demand; holders can directly redeem a specified amount of cash from the issuer; reserve assets must be managed separately and fully backed by short-term, highly liquid assets on a 1:1 basis (DART).FASB has not modified the existing definition of cash equivalents but clarified how this definition applies to digital assets such as stablecoins. Companies are also required to disclose the significant components of cash equivalents annually, including categories such as Treasury bills, money market funds, and stablecoins. The proposal is open for public comment until November 19, 2026.

The cryptocurrency wallet Rabby Wallet posted on platform X that the team has fixed a vulnerability after discovering it and released an update on August 11. The mobile application is not affected.The conditions that triggered the vulnerability are extremely limited: the wallet must be connected to a malicious website, and the user must manually set the auto-lock timer to 10 minutes (other settings are not affected). No exploitation in the wild has been found so far.

Starting from August 19, 2026, at 16:15, Binance Futures will update the funding fee settlement frequency for the UNITREEUSDT perpetual contract from once every eight hours to once every four hours.

According to Decrypt, Swiss hardware wallet manufacturer BitBox discovered two serious vulnerabilities and one bootloader issue in its firmware during an internal AI audit, and has released the Dixence security update. Exploiting the vulnerabilities requires a combination of phishing attacks and user unlocking of the tampered device, but BitBox stated that no user funds were stolen and the recovery phrases were not compromised.The bootloader vulnerability affects the older BitBox02 models, allowing attackers to load malicious firmware to steal assets; this issue has been partially fixed in the Oeschinen update from July. The second serious vulnerability affects the pre-initialization phase of Multi version devices, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution. The third issue involves the silent payment feature, which cannot directly steal coins but may lock funds. The new Nova version is not affected. BitBox warns that users with old firmware need to install the update as soon as possible, and currently, there are no reports of user fund losses.

Synthetix tweeted that the previously passed SIP-423 proposal has achieved its main goals, including the deprecation of the native stablecoin sUSD, the restructuring of the Debt Jubilee, and the reform of the SNX staking mechanism. The new SNX will be minted at a 4:1 ratio with sUSD, with the conversion including a 1-year lock-up period and a 1-year unlocking period. The original supply was 344,939,867.56 SNX, with an additional minting of 236,464,356 SNX, bringing the new total supply to 581,404,223.56 SNX.Synthetix stated that SIP-423 is a "hard reset" that allows the protocol to break free from internal dependencies and focus on making Synthetix a perpetual contract trading venue on the Ethereum mainnet.

Stable has released an updated white paper, whose core design concept is to rebuild blockchain infrastructure around stablecoins. Unlike traditional public chains that treat stablecoins as application layer assets, Stable uses USDT as a native Gas asset and primary settlement asset, allowing users to complete transactions without holding additional volatile tokens. At the same time, the network supports PYUSD issued by PayPal as a primary settlement asset.In terms of token economics, the total supply of STABLE is 10 billion tokens. Among them, approximately 1.8 billion tokens (18%) were in circulation at the time of token generation, including 10% for Genesis Distribution and 8% for the foundation's first-day unlock; the remaining 8.2 billion tokens (82%) will enter a Universal Lock pool.The white paper indicates that the 8.2 billion locked tokens will adopt a unified release mechanism, unlocking gradually in 7 phases:Phase 1: 5% (410 million tokens) released on December 8, 2027Phase 2: 5% (410 million tokens) released on March 8, 2028Phase 3: 10% (820 million tokens) released on June 8, 2028Phase 4: 15% (1.23 billion tokens) released on September 8, 2028Phase 5: 15% (1.23 billion tokens) released on December 8, 2028Phase 6: 20% (1.64 billion tokens) released on March 8, 2029Phase 7: 30% (2.46 billion tokens) released on June 8, 2029All locked tokens will be unlocked through daily linear release, expected to be fully in circulation by December 8, 2029, at the latest. Additionally, the white paper sets a price protection mechanism; if the volume-weighted average price of the token is below $0.025 in the 30 days prior to the specified release date, the relevant unlocking phase may be postponed by up to 9 months.

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Block has updated its Bitcoin roadmap, launching several features in its products over the past year.Recently launched features include: Cash App supports purchasing Bitcoin via ACH, more readable Bitcoin addresses, paying in USD through the Lightning Network, Square merchants supporting Bitcoin payments and Tap to Pay, 5% Bitcoin cashback, increased withdrawal limits and reduced fees, and open-source mining management through Proto.Features currently under development include: automatic withdrawals to Bitkey, Coin Control, multi-account, and multi-beneficiary inheritance.

F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun stated that they currently do not support the BIP-54 proposal, but if the proposal is strictly advanced according to BIP-9 (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal activation mechanism) and reaches the required absolute majority signal threshold, their team will update the mining pool nodes. Chun indicated that they will not participate in the signal voting for BIP-54 until the formal activation conditions are met.BIP-54 is one of the protocol upgrade proposals recently discussed in the Bitcoin community, involving adjustments to Bitcoin's consensus rules. Wang Chun's statement reflects that some miners remain cautious about the proposal and prefer to promote the upgrade through the standardized BIP-9 process and community consensus.