Blockchain lender Figure Technology has filed for an IPO to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq under the ticker ‘FIGR. ’ source: https://cryptonews.com/news/figure-technology-files-for-us-ipo/

South Korea has moved to rein in risky lending practices in the digital asset sector, ordering local exchanges to suspend all crypto lending services. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/south-korea-orders-crypto-exchanges-to-halt-lending-services/

Solana started a fresh decline from the $210 zone. SOL price is now showing bearish signs and might decline below the $172 support zone. SOL price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear $210 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $185 and the 100-hourly simple moving average source: https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/solana-sol-falls-below-support-188/

According to PANews, a recent report by Morgan Stanley suggests that advancements in AI technology could potentially increase the market value of the S&P 500 by $13 to $16 trillion, with a maximum growth rate of 29%. The development of autonomous decision-making AI and humanoid robots is expected to enhance productivity and impact 90% of existing jobs, necessitating a shift or upgrade in workforce skills. Industries such as consumer goods, retail, real estate, and transportation are anticipated to benefit the most from these technological advancements.

According to BlockBeats, Wang Feng, founder of BluePort Interactive, recently tweeted about the inevitable fluctuations in the market during a bull run. He advised investors to prepare funds, strategically allocate investments, and buy during pullbacks to accumulate more assets. Previously, Wang Feng mentioned that he has been buying Ethereum for three consecutive days.

According to PANews, the Hong Kong Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Professional Committee (DAAMC) has been established with the support of the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Industry Association. This non-profit organization includes participation from entities such as SlowMist and RoundCoin. DAAMC aims to enhance collaboration among regulated financial institutions to develop and promote anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) standards and practices. The committee will align its efforts with the guidelines issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) concerning AML/CFT measures applicable to licensed stablecoin issuers. Additionally, DAAMC plans to explore and research emerging global compliance standards related to on-chain identity verification and other relevant areas.

South Korea's FSC halts crypto lending services for regulatory clarity. This affects major exchanges and digital assets. source: https://coincu.com/355808-south-korea-crypto-lending-halt-2

According to BlockBeats, analyst Ryan Rabaglia has highlighted the significance of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech on Friday, August 22, as Bitcoin experiences a recent pullback. Investors are keenly observing Powell's remarks for insights into the central bank's policy direction ahead of the September meeting. Ryan Rabaglia, a general partner at Rise Capital, noted that several mainstream cryptocurrencies have reached or approached historical highs, leading to substantial profit-taking. The Jackson Hole Summit, a key event this week, is drawing widespread attention. Historically, decisive actions or clear indications of interest rate changes have been made by the Fed Chair at this summit. This year, Powell is expected to provide a clear stance, setting the stage for potential actions in September. The market currently anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut. Analyst Bruni added that if this week's comments suggest no rate cut in September, Bitcoin may face continued pressure. Traders are closely monitoring the 200-day moving average near $100,000 as the next significant support level.

Ethereum (ETH) has lost some of its upward momentum after nearing its all-time high, mirroring a broader correction across the cryptocurrency market. The second-largest digital asset by market capitalization briefly touched $4,776 last week, just shy of the $4,878 record set in 2021, before retreating. At the time of writing, ETH trades at $4,280, reflecting a 5. 7% decline in the past 24 hours and nearly $500 below its recent peak source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/ethereum/ethereum-loses-steam-after-nearing-ath-analysts-warn-of-possible-shakeout/

Blockchain lender Figure has entered the burgeoning cryptocurrency initial public offering (IPO) market by announcing its intention to pursue a listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'FIGR'. This move aligns with the current trend where numerous companies in the digital asset space are seeking public listings, as they aim to capitalize on the growing interest and investment in cryptocurrency technologies and services. Figure's bid for a Nasdaq listing reflects its commitment to expanding its operations and reach within the increasingly competitive blockchain finance sector. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/19/blockchain-lender-figure-joins-crypto-ipo-rush-with-nasdaq-listing-bid-under-figr

Binance gần đây đã hoàn tất việc thay thế token và nâng cấp thương hiệu của Frontier (FRONT) thành Self Chain (SLF) và trao đổi FRONT và SLF theo tỷ lệ 1:1. Điều khó hiểu là Binance không Người dùng được nhắc nhở rằng việc nâng cấp token này đi kèm với việc tăng gấp 4 lần lượng phát hành, bị nghi ngờ là cố tình đánh lừa người dùng mua.

币安近期完成了Frontier（FRONT）代币置换及品牌升级为Self Chain（SLF），并将FRONT与SLF通过1：1兑换，令人不解的是币安在此次的代币升级中并未提醒用户此次代币升级伴随着4倍增发，存在刻意误导用户购买的嫌疑。