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AI security startup Attestable has officially announced its establishment and completed a $20 million seed round financing. This round of financing was led by Jamin Ball of Altimeter Capital and Yonatan Mandelbaum of TLV Partners, with participation from institutions such as Halcyon Futures, Cerca Partners, and several investors.Attestable founder Yogi stated that as AI gradually enters critical infrastructure, national security, and large enterprise systems, how to verify the credibility of AI operations has become an important issue faced globally. The company aims to build a universal verification layer for cutting-edge AI laboratories, critical infrastructure, and national-level applications.According to reports, Attestable uses Zero-Knowledge Proof technology to shift trust in AI systems from data centers to mathematical verification mechanisms. This technology can prove that a certain approved model, model weights, input data, and operational strategies indeed generated specific outputs, while not disclosing model parameters or user privacy data, and without needing to rerun the model for verification.Attestable stated that its technology has currently achieved verification inference of the Meta Muse Glimmer 30B model on a single NVIDIA H100 GPU, reaching a speed of 85 tokens per second. The generated proof documents are small and possess quantum-resistant characteristics, allowing for rapid verification.In response, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commented, stating that this achievement means the performance loss of Zero-Knowledge Proofs for large language models is approaching single-digit levels. He noted that the next challenge is to further reduce the performance overhead of technologies such as Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE).

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the "Bitcoin August Price Prediction" event on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "Breakthrough $65,000" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation, soaring from 50% an hour ago to the current 88% (a fluctuation of 38%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. released the August Bitcoin market outlook, stating that BTC is currently down about 50% from the cycle high of $126,200 set in October 2025, with prices approaching the on-chain average holding cost. It is expected that August will likely maintain a volatile trend. The report suggests that the most probable scenario for August (with a probability of about 55%) is that BTC will trade in the range of $57,700 to $67,000, potentially closing at $60,000 to $64,000 by the end of the month.The bearish scenario (30% probability) involves a drop below $57,700, further testing the on-chain realized price of about $52,800; the bullish scenario (15% probability) requires a stable position above $67,000, along with continuous inflows of ETF funds, a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, and a weakening dollar, targeting $71,000 to $74,000. The current valuation is close to the on-chain cost area, and the spot Bitcoin ETF continues to see net inflows, providing support for the market; however, the high interest rate environment, sustained high U.S. Treasury yields, and a relatively strong dollar still limit the upside potential for risk assets. The report also reminds to pay attention to the impact of macro events such as U.S. non-farm employment, CPI, and the Jackson Hole central bank annual meeting on market liquidity.

According to official news, OpenAI has released research results stating that its next-generation AI model Astra has made progress in the fields of mathematics and theoretical computer science, involving areas such as high-dimensional geometry, coding theory, group theory, quantum complexity, post-quantum cryptography, and extremal combinatorial mathematics. The 10 published results include: the high-dimensional sphere packing problem, binary and spherical coding problems, non-sofic group problems, Connes rigidity conjecture, arithmetic circuit complexity problems, quantum parallel repetition problems, nearest vector problems, Ehrhart volume conjecture, multi-color Ramsey number problems, and extremal graph theory conjectures.It is reported that these results were derived using an internal version of the Astra model, with the computational cost of finding solutions amounting to approximately $2000 (calculated based on Sol API prices).Subsequently, human researchers used the same model to assist in compiling the results into a paper and generated verifiable proof certificates through the Lean formal proof system.

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin prices are stuck in a narrow range, with volatility dropping to a six-month low and trading volume shrinking. The average daily trading volume this month has fallen to $2.2 billion, the lowest since November 2023. Previously, K33 research director Vetle Lunde pointed out that the average daily trading volume in January had dropped to $5.1 billion.The Bollinger Bands have narrowed to their tightest level since January, with the Bollinger Band width indicator falling to 5.66 points. Analysts note that volatility is cyclical—prolonged price calm often signals a sharp movement in one direction, the direction is uncertain, but the calm itself is often temporary. The longer the calm lasts, the greater the potential force of the eventual breakout. In January of this year, Bitcoin was in a similar narrow range, and in the following weeks, volatility rose, with prices first climbing to nearly $98,000 and then dropping to around $60,000, followed by an increase in trading volume.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the market prediction event "Bitcoin July Price Prediction" on Polymarket, the "Yes" option for the sub-market "Breakthrough $65,000" experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 50% an hour ago to the current 79% (a fluctuation of 29%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

The WeChat public account of the Chinese prosecutor published an article titled "Research on Foreign-Related Cases | Key Points for Cross-Border Electronic Evidence Collection in Virtual Currency Money Laundering Crimes," which pointed out that when handling virtual currency money laundering cases, one should use the virtual currency wallet address as a breakthrough point, apply blockchain technology to analyze on-chain data characteristics and the flow of funds, and identify money laundering activities conducted through virtual currencies to achieve precise strikes.The article proposed that the evidence collection model should be built around two core proof elements: identity relevance and transaction relevance, establishing a "domestic evidence collection as the basis, cross-border evidence collection as a supplement" approach, and standardizing the applicable boundaries of unilateral evidence collection and bilateral judicial assistance to enhance the efficiency of cross-border evidence collection.For third-party entities such as exchanges, wallet service providers, and payment channels, the article suggested establishing "elemental" retrieval standards, focusing on obtaining KYC information and change records, login logs, device and IP information, two-factor authentication records, deposit and withdrawal records, on-chain addresses, transaction hashes, as well as risk control and freezing records, to establish the relationship of "address---account---natural person."

a16z Crypto published an interpretation of the investment in Digital Asset, stating that the three major obstacles hindering institutional adoption of crypto technology in the past included blockchain performance, regulatory uncertainty, and privacy issues. Now, the blockchain performance issue has been largely resolved, with L1 and L2 networks meeting the scale, speed, and complexity required by institutions; the US GENIUS Act has come into effect to address regulatory issues.a16z Crypto believes that traditional public chains default to public transaction information, which facilitates verification, but institutional financial transactions need to meet requirements for selective disclosure, compliance, and multi-party collaboration. For example, when banks conduct treasury bond transactions or repurchase transactions, both parties need to share information but should not expose their positions, counterparties, and transaction sizes to all network participants. Therefore, privacy remains a core challenge for institutions entering the blockchain. Most blockchain projects attempt to make institutions adapt to the crypto system, while Digital Asset chooses to adapt crypto technology to institutional needs, and mature privacy technologies have become a key breakthrough to attract institutions to enter the market.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the market prediction event "Bitcoin June Price Prediction" on Polymarket, the probability of the sub-market "Breakthrough $65,000" for the "Yes" option has experienced significant fluctuations, soaring from 50% an hour ago to the current 85.5% (a fluctuation of 35.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the market prediction event "Bitcoin June Price Prediction" on Polymarket, the probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "Breakthrough $70,000" has experienced significant fluctuations, soaring from 51% an hour ago to the current 71.5% (a fluctuation of 20.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to CoinDesk, Citibank stated in its latest report that the progress of quantum computing technology is faster than the market expected, accelerating the potential security risks faced by cryptocurrencies and internet infrastructure, with Bitcoin being considered one of the assets with the "greatest risk exposure." The report points out that the ECDSA elliptic curve cryptography system currently used by Bitcoin could theoretically be cracked by sufficiently powerful quantum computers. In the future, attackers may be able to derive private keys from publicly disclosed public keys, allowing them to forge transactions and steal assets.Citibank analyst Alex Saunders stated that due to its relatively conservative governance mechanism and slow protocol upgrade speed, Bitcoin is more difficult to quickly complete quantum-resistant upgrades compared to PoS networks like Ethereum. The report estimates that there are currently about 6.5 million to 6.9 million BTC at potential quantum risk due to exposed public keys, accounting for about one-third of the current circulating supply, valued at approximately $450 billion at current prices. This includes some early P2PK addresses and wallets believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto.Citibank also warns of the "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" risk, where attackers currently collect encrypted data and wait until future quantum computing power matures to decrypt it all at once.However, Citibank remains optimistic about the long-term adaptability of the cryptocurrency industry, believing that blockchain can still migrate through post-quantum cryptography and protocol reconstruction in the future. The report mentions that the BIP-360 and BIP-361 upgrade proposals currently being discussed by the Bitcoin community are worth paying attention to.

According to Saudi media Alhadath and Al Arabiya, sources say that the US and Iran have reached a consensus on gradually opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing maritime blockades, and a breakthrough in the situation of stranded ships in the strait is expected in the coming hours.International oil prices have sharply dropped, with WTI crude oil falling over 3% during the day and Brent crude down nearly 3%. International gold and silver prices continue to rise, with spot gold surpassing $4750 per ounce and silver exceeding $79 per ounce.

According to Cointelegraph, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that Tether's AI research team will release another breakthrough in the field of local AI this week.

Government sources have confirmed that the talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad are "highly likely to achieve a breakthrough," with a delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian expected to arrive in the Pakistani capital tonight. Earlier today, the Iranian Foreign Minister had a phone conversation with the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, both of whom confirmed this news. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that the two sides exchanged views on the developments in the regional situation, the ceasefire, and the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the context of U.S.-Iran engagement.

Analyst Alicharts pointed out that ETH has broken through the upper trendline of the ascending triangle and the key resistance level of $2385, which will turn into a support level. As the supply above is cleared, the technical target for this pattern is now $2900.

10x Research released a market analysis on platform X indicating that Bitcoin is brewing an important market breakthrough. Its internal trend model has already captured this turning signal in advance, and current market sentiment, positions, and capital flow data are validating the changes in market structure.Although the market is generally focused on the potential threat of quantum computing to the security of crypto assets, this risk is expected to manifest only between 2030 and 2035. Currently, the technical aspect has shifted to a constructive range, with multiple Bitcoin trading signals simultaneously presenting high-probability opportunities, indicating that short-term upward momentum is accumulating. However, 10x Research believes the more critical question is whether this market will evolve into a new bull market and challenge historical highs.

According to Crypto In America, the core disagreement between the U.S. cryptocurrency and banking industries regarding the stablecoin yield mechanism may be close to resolution. Several informed sources have revealed that both sides have initiated a new round of communication regarding the latest compromise plan. Although the details have not been disclosed, the overall expectation is becoming optimistic.A previous draft pushed by U.S. senators had sparked dissatisfaction in the industry, with institutions such as Coinbase and Stripe expressing concerns. The market is focused on the "Clarity Act," which is expected to enter the committee review stage later this month. If the yield issue is alleviated, the legislative focus will shift to remaining topics such as DeFi, tokenization, and token classification.In addition, a White House research report on stablecoin yields and their impact on the banking system has yet to be released. It is said that the overall conclusion of the study leans towards supporting the cryptocurrency industry, and the reason for the delay in publication remains unclear.