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BNB Smart Chain (BSC) announced that the Pasteur hard fork will officially launch on the mainnet at 10:30 AM Beijing time on August 25 (02:30 UTC on August 25). Node operators need to upgrade to client version v1.7.7 in advance. This upgrade includes three improvements: BEP-682, BEP-695, and BEP-675, focusing on enhancing cross-chain security, validator governance mechanisms, and network throughput capacity.Among them, BEP-682 will strengthen the cross-chain bridge validation mechanism of the BNB Chain, preventing the risk of permission bypass caused by duplicate calculations of validator signatures, thus improving the security of cross-chain asset transfers. BEP-695 optimizes the validator key rotation mechanism, ensuring that old keys no longer retain management permissions after exiting, while also fixing potential vulnerabilities related to penalties and governance voting. In terms of performance, BEP-675 reduces the time consumption caused by validators repeatedly executing transactions by optimizing the block construction process.In the internal QANet testing environment of the BNB Chain, this solution increased throughput from 1237 TPS to 2324 TPS, while maintaining a block time of 450 milliseconds and a block limit of 100 million Gas, with the average Gas usage per block rising from 46.35 million to 84.15 million.BNB Chain stated that this upgrade is primarily aimed at validators and block builders, intending to provide greater capacity during network peak periods and to promote the throughput expansion goals outlined in the BNB Chain roadmap for the second half of 2026.

Bitcoin Treasuries.NET posted on platform X that Alexandre Laizet of Capital B increased Europe's first Bitcoin reserve to 3,140 Bitcoins within a year.The video content covers topics such as the $3 trillion market corresponding to Bitcoin, Bitcoin reaching parity with gold, achieving zero fiat debt on the balance sheet, and Capital B increasing its Bitcoin holdings from 2,000 to 3,140 Bitcoins within a year.

According to the Financial Times in the UK, scammers are exploiting the new EU MiCA regulations to target users who are forced to withdraw assets from unlicensed crypto platforms after the licensing deadline. The fraudsters impersonate regulatory agencies and crypto exchanges to lure users into transferring funds to fake accounts.

According to Gate market data, on August 5, global stock markets showed mixed performance. In Asia, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 56.15 points, an increase of 1.47%, closing at 3,878.43 points; the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 258.49 points, an increase of 1.86%, closing at 14,144.2 points; the CSI 300 Index rose by 57.22 points, an increase of 1.24%, closing at 4,658.15 points; the ChiNext Index rose by 46.18 points, an increase of 1.32%, closing at 3,535.14 points; the STAR 50 Index rose by 77.31 points, an increase of 4.78%, closing at 1,693.67 points.The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose by 62.9 points, an increase of 0.24%, closing at 25,915.82 points. In Europe, the German DAX30 Index fell by 83.97 points, a decrease of 0.32%, closing at 26,139.29 points; the UK FTSE 100 Index rose by 10.68 points, an increase of 0.1%, closing at 10,890.06 points; the French CAC40 Index rose by 2.67 points, an increase of 0.03%, closing at 8,669.3 points; the Euro Stoxx 50 Index fell by 7.45 points, a decrease of 0.11%, closing at 6,479.25 points; the Spanish IBEX35 Index rose by 31.2 points, an increase of 0.16%, closing at 20,054.8 points; the Italian FTSE MIB Index fell by 99.5 points, a decrease of 0.19%, closing at 53,441 points.In the US stock market, the Dow Jones Index rose by 263.06 points, an increase of 0.49%, closing at 54,348.94 points; the S&P 500 Index fell by 13 points, a decrease of 0.17%, closing at 7,723.52 points; the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by 221.55 points, a decrease of 0.83%, closing at 26,363.44 points.

According to Jinshi reports, the survey shows that business activity in the Eurozone rose to its highest level in eight months in July, driven by a recovery in the services sector and ongoing improvements in manufacturing.The S&P Global Eurozone Composite PMI rose to 52 in July, above the neutral level of 50 in June, marking the first time this index has entered the expansion zone since March.The Eurozone Services PMI rose to 51.7 in July, reaching a five-month high, up from 49.4 in June.

According to Jinshi reports, the European Union has obtained 1.4 billion euros in revenue from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Bitcoin Treasuries.NET posted on platform X that the French Bitcoin treasury company Capital B ALCPB has been listed on Cboe Europe, the largest pan-European stock exchange.This move further expands institutional investors' access to Capital B shares.

According to Jinshi reports, German chip manufacturer Infineon expects fourth-quarter revenue for the period ending in September to reach approximately 4.7 billion euros (5.4 billion dollars), exceeding analysts' average expectations of 4.6 billion euros. This growth is mainly attributed to the increased demand for data center chips and rising prices.Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck stated that the demand for power solutions aimed at artificial intelligence data centers remains strong, becoming an important growth driver for the company.

Cryptocurrency platform Bybit announced that its local subsidiary Bybit Payments GmbH has been granted an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), allowing it to provide regulated electronic money and payment services in Europe through Bybit.eu.Bybit EU GmbH has been authorized as a crypto asset service provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) since May 2025. Bybit stated that Bybit Payments will be responsible for fiat and electronic money operations, while Bybit EU GmbH will handle digital asset operations. Bybit Payments plans to launch peer-to-peer transfers, open banking features, merchant solutions, card programs, and strong customer authentication tools based on the EMI framework. Company representatives indicated that this license will support its direct collaboration with European financial institutions and payment processors.

According to Jinshi reports, Iran is considering allowing Europe to conduct mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Decrypt, BlackRock has launched a tokenized share class for its European money market funds, involving six funds under the BlackRock Institutional Cash Series, with total assets of $311 billion.This is BlackRock's first on-chain fund access in Europe, covering both distribution and accumulation shares for euro, pound, and dollar strategies.The related tokens are minted on Ethereum through JPMorgan's blockchain division Kinexys, which is responsible for minting and burning, and connecting on-chain activities with traditional shareholder registration systems.Each token represents a share of the underlying fund, and the official shareholder register is still maintained by the fund's transfer agent. Smart contracts can transfer holdings between approved investor wallets, and the related shares are sold to professional and qualified clients, not to retail investors.On Monday, BlackRock also issued tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserve management on Solana, Ethereum, and Stripe's Tempo.

According to Bitcoin.com, Fireblocks released the 2026 "Financial Grid" survey report, which covered over 600 executives. The report shows that 99% of institutions on the European continent and 100% of institutions in the UK expect regulatory policies to support the development of digital assets. Influenced by the clarity of the MiCA regulatory framework, 53% of European institutions have completed funding commitments before 2026, higher than the global average of 42%; in the UK, due to the regulatory framework still being developed, this figure is only 36%, but another 59% of UK institutions plan to complete budget allocations within 2026.In terms of product layout, European institutions lead in tokenized money market funds (62% vs 45%) and tokenized securities; the UK is more aggressive in stablecoin issuance, with 50% of institutions planning to issue stablecoins independently, higher than Europe's 40%. Both major markets list around-the-clock settlement and real-time payments as primary application scenarios.

According to Jinshi News, Citigroup strategist David Chew stated that the European stock market is the only major market area where risk appetite has significantly improved recently, thanks to new capital inflows and better-than-expected corporate earnings performance.The report pointed out that last week, the investment sentiment for all major European stock indices improved, while relevant indicators in the U.S. market showed a decline in investor confidence. Chew also mentioned that the European market benefited from the European Central Bank's decision to maintain interest rates unchanged.

According to Gate market data, on August 3 (Monday), global stock markets showed mixed performance. In Asia, China's Shanghai Composite Index closed down 22.6 points, a decrease of 0.59%, at 3,809.66 points; the Shenzhen Component Index fell 130.64 points, a decrease of 0.96%, at 13,448.29 points; the CSI 300 Index dropped 45.02 points, a decrease of 0.98%, at 4,543.18 points. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 124.97 points, an increase of 0.48%, at 26,009.4 points.In Europe, the German DAX30 Index rose 386.44 points, an increase of 1.51%, at 26,017.22 points; the UK FTSE 100 Index fell 13.15 points, a decrease of 0.12%, at 10,854.9 points. U.S. stocks all closed higher, with the Dow Jones Index rising 693.38 points, an increase of 1.32%, at 53,178.41 points.

According to a report by Jinshi, the economic bulletin released by the European Central Bank on Monday pointed out that after the outbreak of the Iran war, household consumption in the Eurozone has significantly declined, mainly due to a sharp deterioration in consumer confidence. In April of this year, the decline in Eurozone consumption reached twice the historical trend forecast level, with the scale of impact comparable to the household consumption response after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in early 2022.Data shows that since mid-2024, the nominal consumption growth rate in the Eurozone has averaged around 3% to 4%, but in April of this year, it dropped to about 2.5% year-on-year. The slowdown in consumption is mainly driven by higher-income households reducing non-essential spending.

According to Jinshi News, strategists indicate that the U.S. Treasury may use euros instead of dollars to fund its yen purchasing plan, in order to avoid depreciation of its own currency and to prevent its strong dollar policy from being questioned.David Forester, a senior strategist at Crédit Agricole Bank in Singapore, pointed out that the U.S. maintains a strong dollar policy and does not want to be seen as trying to gain a competitive advantage by weakening its own currency.Jason Wang, a currency strategist at the New Zealand Bank in Wellington, stated that this approach may be less transparent, but the ultimate effect is the same.

According to Gate market data, last Friday (July 31), in the Asian stock market, the Shanghai Composite Index closed up 27.57 points, an increase of 0.72%, at 3,832.26 points; the Shenzhen Component Index rose 293.13 points, an increase of 2.21%, at 13,578.93 points; the CSI 300 Index increased by 38.48 points, an increase of 0.85%, at 4,588.2 points; the ChiNext Index rose 99.35 points, an increase of 3.06%, at 3,343.96 points; the STAR 50 Index increased by 47.55 points, an increase of 2.99%, at 1,635.96 points; the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 25.55 points, an increase of 0.1%, at 25,884.43 points; the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 25.45 points, an increase of 0.53%, at 4,829.22 points.In the European stock market, the German DAX30 Index rose 68.42 points, an increase of 0.27%, at 25,642.92 points; the UK FTSE 100 Index fell 21.08 points, a decrease of 0.19%, at 10,876.19 points; the French CAC40 Index rose 24 points, an increase of 0.28%, at 8,509.64 points; the Euro Stoxx 50 Index increased by 14.95 points, an increase of 0.24%, at 6,359.35 points; the Spanish IBEX35 Index rose 15.58 points, an increase of 0.08%, at 19,773.28 points; the Italian FTSE MIB Index increased by 52.62 points, an increase of 0.1%, at 52,157 points.In the US stock market, the Dow Jones Index rose 277.45 points, an increase of 0.53%, at 52,485.51 points; the S&P 500 Index rose 52.13 points, an increase of 0.7%, at 7,489.76 points; the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 251.68 points, an increase of 1%, at 25,373.85 points.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. European Command Commander Alexus Grynkewich privately warned the Pentagon this week that it lacks sufficient naval power to protect Israel from ballistic missile attacks. This situation highlights the ongoing pressure on U.S. military resources due to the Iran war.Grynkewich stated that if he cannot obtain another naval destroyer, he will be forced to choose between homeland defense and defense for Israel.

According to Jinshi reports, the dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major currencies, rose by 0.05% on August 1, closing at 99.917 in the foreign exchange market. 1 euro exchanged for 1.1531 dollars, down from 1.1535 dollars the previous trading day; 1 pound exchanged for 1.3482 dollars, up from 1.3476 dollars the previous trading day; 1 dollar exchanged for 158.9 yen, down from 158.93 yen the previous trading day; 1 dollar exchanged for 0.8082 Swiss francs, up from 0.804 Swiss francs the previous trading day; 1 dollar exchanged for 1.4019 Canadian dollars, up from 1.3996 Canadian dollars the previous trading day; 1 dollar exchanged for 9.5193 Swedish kronor, up from 9.5189 Swedish kronor the previous trading day.

According to CoinDesk, Kraken will launch cryptocurrency options products in Europe and provide regulated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options services to institutional clients using its MiFID license.