Circle buys nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM
The portfolio covers blockchain technology, banking, insurance, and cloud security, though the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Source：CoinDesk
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticizes crypto startups that rebrand to AI
Armstrong said blockchain technology acts as a generalpurpose infrastructure that will underpin future automation rather than competing with it. Source：CoinDesk
2026年，为什么资本更青睐“会赚钱”的AI应用？
今年 WAIC 前夕，月之暗面发布了 Kimi K3，发布即破圈。但资本市场的注意力，更多地落在了另一件事上。 过去半年，这家明星大模型公司估值翻了 6 倍，目标 300 亿美元，同步推进赴港 IPO。而在 2025 年底的跨年夜全员信中，创始人杨植麟写下了一句话：2026 年聚焦…
Cloud data firm Storj files for Chapter 11, extending a week of crypto failures. Token slides 16%
The decentralized data storage company says operations continue and proposes that token holders take equity in the restructured business — an unusual…
South Korea trading giant puts receivables onchain in tokenization test with LG CNS
POSCO International and LG CNS is tapping Injective network to tokenize live commercial invoices, another sign blockchain rails are moving deeper into…
South Korea’s largest bank to launch payment service on JPMorgan’s Kinexys
South Korea’s largest lender will use JPMorgan’s blockchain platform to support US dollar crossborder payments for import and export businesses across 10…
Russia’s largest bank Sberbank plans crypto trading infrastructure by December
New regulations for crypto trading, custody, and settlement in Russia take effect Sept. 1, with requirements for licensed intermediaries applying from July…
North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto
The group allegedly breached Central Bank systems, converted crypto to cash via Chinese brokers, and used small transfers to evade detection. Source：CoinDesk
Robinhood Chain's real-world assets jump fivefold as tokenized stocks start trading in bigger size
The chain built to put equities onchain has tripled in size since midJuly, and a dozen tokenized stocks are now each clearing $500,000 a day. Realworld assets…
Sam Altman-backed World Network secures $52.5 million in fresh funding to fight online AI deepfakes
The project is moving away from basic network expansion to focus entirely on integrating its biometric screening devices across enterprise software suites.…
Institutional crypto trading platform LMAX is exploring sale, IPO
LMAX is working with Morgan Stanley and investment bank KBW to assess its options, which could lead to a sale or a public offering. Source：CoinDesk
SAP’s stock rises on strong revenue, but analysts warn of guidance risks
The stock has dropped 40% since the start of the year on concerns that artificial intelligence may entirely disrupt the software company’s business model.…