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AI could supercharge crypto but theres a catch, Fidelity Digital Assets says

AI is rapidly emerging as a major crypto investment narrative, built around the idea that autonomous agents could potentially drive transactions and demand for programmable financial infrastructure.　　The infrastructure race is already underway. AI agents settled more than $73 million across roughly 176 million blockchain transactions in the year through April, according to a Keyrock report, while Coinbase, Stripe and Visa are developing competing systems for machine-to-machine payments.　　Fidelity Digital Assets, the crypto arm of financial-services giant Fidelity Investments, however, sees a key risk.　　More AI-driven activity may not translate into more value for crypto investors. The question is less about how much activity AI generates and more about who captures the economic value.　　“As AI lowers barriers to development and participation, competitive advantages may increasingly reside in liquidity, distribution, security, trust, and regulatory integration rather than technology alone,” analyst Max Wadington wrote in the Wednesday report.　　The convergence of crypto and artificial intelligence is increasingly centered on AI agents, autonomous software that can make decisions, buy data and computing power, and transact without human intervention.　　Crypto proponents argue that stablecoins and blockchains are well-suited to this emerging machine economy because they enable programmable, around-the-clock micropayments that can be difficult or uneconomical on traditional card rails.

08-19Exchange

FASB sets 3 tests for stablecoins to qualify as cash

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposed new U.S. accounting guidance on Aug. 18 that would clarify when companies may present certain stablecoins as cash equivalents.　　The proposed Accounting Standards Update would add examples to Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. It would not change the existing definition of cash equivalents under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.　　FASB opened the proposal for public comment through Nov. 19. The board will decide whether to issue a final standard and set its effective date after reviewing responses.　　FASB would apply three stablecoin conditions　　A digital asset could qualify only if its holder has an on demand contractual right to redeem it for cash. The right must allow direct redemption with the issuer for a known amount.　　The issuer must also hold at least one to one reserves in segregated accounts. Those reserves would need to consist of short term, highly liquid assets that are readily convertible into known cash amounts.　　Meeting those conditions would not force a company to classify the token as a cash equivalent. Companies would retain the option to use that presentation and would need to consider applicable laws and regulations.　　The proposal is not final guidance. FASB said the examples are intended to “promote more

08-19Exchange

WikiBit Exchange Exit Risk Ranking Issue #2: Justin Sun’s HTX — Sanctioned by the UK, Blacklisted by Binance, and Slammed by Users with a 1.3 Rating

Introduction:　　In the previous episode, we examined HashKey — the “compliance top student” of the crypto industry and its hidden problems.　　This time, we are looking at a completely different type of exchange:　　HTX.　　If HashKey is a financial elite wearing a suit, then HTX is the crypto industrys “old-school veteran” wearing a colorful shirt and a thick gold chain.　　Its predecessor, Huobi, was founded in 2013 and became one of Chinas earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. It survived the 9/4 crackdown, the 3/12 market crash, the FTX collapse, and countless other storms in crypto history.　　It has experienced almost every major crisis in the industry and still survived. (HTX)　　After being acquired by Justin Sun in 2022, the platform was renamed HTX, opening a new chapter in the “Justin Sun ecosystem.”　　But here comes the question:　　How can an exchange that has been sanctioned by the UK, received only a 1.3 rating on Trustpilot, and is constantly criticized by users for “being unable to withdraw funds” continue operating successfully？　　Today, we will take it apart layer by layer.1. Regulatory Compliance: What Kind of Exchange Is One That Has Been “Blacklisted” by the UK？　　HTXs official website lists a long series of licenses and registrations.　　However, the overall picture is:　　Many licenses, but questionable regulatory

08-19Deep Dive

Justiin Sun dismisses 'made up' HTX address poisoning rumors

Justin Sun, the founder of TRON and owner of the $HTX exchange, has dismissed a wave of reports that exchange wallets had been spraying small crypto transfers at unrelated addresses.　　Sun said that the claims were fabricated, writing in Chinese on X on August 18, which, when translated to English, reads, “The investigation is clear: its all made up.”　　However, he did not provide supporting details to the post. Sun linked to an unspecified follow-up but did not name the accusers, describe the transfers, or explain what his team had investigated.　　Suns post comes after what is being seen as a noisy day for his exchange, $HTX, formerly Huobi. Traders on the platform had been circulating for hours screenshots of unsolicited $USDT landing in wallets that blockchain explorers tagged as belonging to the exchange.　　A trader known as 紫夜 (0xZiye) wrote that he had received 7.5 $USDT to his Coinbase account, and he attributed it to Suns exchange.　　0xZiye wrote, “$HTX is crazily transferring out small amounts, polluting other addresses.” The trader claimed that Coinbase informed him that his account would be closed unless he explained where the funds came from.　　What users actually received, and what happened next　　The amounts that were transferred to the respective

08-19Exchange

Hyperliquid‘s $3.36M whale move meets rising exchange inflows – What’s next？

Hyperliquid [$HYPE] whale accumulation strengthened demand again after one newly created wallet withdrew 57,000 tokens, worth $3.36 million, from Coinbase.　　Importantly, the withdrawal moved those tokens away from Coinbase‘s immediately tradable liquidity. Therefore, the transaction strengthened $HYPE’s whale accumulation narrative despite the competing exchange-side conditions elsewhere.　　Large withdrawals usually tighten the accessible supply when holders retain tokens outside centralized trading venues. However, one wallet alone could not establish a broader accumulation trend without supporting demand elsewhere.　　The deal instead delivered a valuable demand signal to the evolving market structure of $HYPE. Meanwhile, $HYPE continued its recovery movement, which reinforced the significance of the accumulation.　　Recent $3.38M inflow pressures whale demand　　Activity on the exchange was against the whale withdrawal narrative, with $HYPE having a recent Netflow of +$3.38 million in the spot segment. Unlike the Coinbase withdrawal, positive netflow represented more tokens entering exchanges than leaving them overall, creating supply pressure.　　That meant capacity for exchange-side supplies had to be increased for trading or distribution, so the reading added to the potential for exchange-side supplies.　　More significantly, the divergence established a direct competition between the accumulation of whales in isolated areas with the wider exchange flows. There is a need for additional whale demand for this return

08-19Exchange

Bitcoin is Facing Rising Selling Pressure: Can BTC Price Hold Its Key Support？

The Bitcoin price is showing signs of renewed selling pressure after struggling to break above the $65,000 level. $BTC is currently trading near $64,200, while a mix of on-chain and institutional data points to weakening demand and rising sell-side pressure.　　Exchange balances have climbed, miner reserves continue to decline, and Bitcoin ETF flows have turned negative. At the same time, the Coinbase Premium remains below zero, suggesting weaker buying interest from U.S. investors. With these signals weighing on sentiment, can Bitcoin defend its current support, or is another leg lower on the cards？　　Six Factors Pointing to Rising Selling Pressure　　Bitcoin is facing renewed selling pressure, and analyst Ali has highlighted several on-chain and institutional indicators that point to weakening demand and increasing supply. The charts shared by Ali on X show six notable developments:Heavy supply near $61,000–$64,000: A large concentration of $BTC supply sits around this range, creating potential overhead selling pressure.Exchange balances are rising:$BTC held on exchanges has climbed to around 2.737 million $BTC, increasing the amount of supply potentially available for selling.Miner reserves are declining: Miner holdings have fallen toward 1.916 million $BTC, pointing to continued distribution.Strategy holdings have decreased: Strategys $BTC holdings have declined from roughly 844K to 840K

08-18Exchange

WikiBit Exchange Exit Risk Ranking Issue #1: The Most Hardcore HashKey Review on the Internet — It Doesn’t Look Like It Will Run Away, But It Can Definitely Make You Run Away in Frustration

Introduction:　　In 2026, Bitcoin suffered a massive downturn, and the crypto market continued to cool. A large number of crypto projects shut down or disappeared. As the core infrastructure of the crypto industry, exchange failures and shutdowns have attracted particular attention — and they have the biggest impact on investors.　　Just imagine: you are actively trading, chasing pumps and cutting losses, navigating the market with confidence. Then suddenly, overnight, your positions are liquidated, your assets are locked, withdrawals are suspended, and if you want to seek compensation, you may have to fight a years-long legal battle — or even discover there is no effective way to defend your rights at all.　　Against this backdrop, the WikiBit Exchange Exit Risk Ranking is here.　　Each episode will analyze a well-known exchange from multiple dimensions, including:Regulatory compliance and sanctions exposureAccount freezes and withdrawal issuesReserve transparencyAsset strengthInternal operations and management teamProduct experience and trading liquidityReal community feedback　　We will provide a clear risk rating and practical recommendations for both existing and potential users.　　Today, we begin with the first exchange — HashKey Global.　　Why choose it as the first subject？　　The reason is simple: HashKey carries a surprisingly contradictory set of labels:　　“Hong Kong licensed,”　　“Bermuda regulated,”　　“Publicly listed company,”　　“Backed by JPMorgan…”　　Sounds like maximum security,

08-18Deep Dive

Bybit Review 2026: The 2025 Hack, Fees and Risks

Bybit is a major crypto derivatives and spot exchange known for perpetual futures, copy trading and trading bots. It ranked fifth in the CoinMarketCap spot exchange snapshot captured on August 14, 2026. The ranking understates how central derivatives are to its identity—and says nothing about the event every 2026 review must confront: the approximately $1.5 billion theft from Bybit in February 2025.　　Bybit continued operating and said it restored backing for in-scope customer assets within 72 hours, but the theft was not a minor incident. This review finds a liquid and feature-rich venue for experienced traders in permitted regions, with a security history that justifies strict limits on custodial balances.Company and access　　Bybit launched in 2018 and built its audience around crypto perpetual contracts before expanding spot, options, earn products, cards, bots and institutional services. Ben Zhou is co-founder and chief executive.　　The company serving an account depends on region. Bybit is unavailable or restricted in several countries, including the United States. Bybit EU uses a locally structured operation for eligible European customers. Other users contract through different Bybit entities and terms.　　Do not use a VPN or false address to access a prohibited product. A residence mismatch can surface during withdrawal review and

08-18Industry Research

OKX Review 2026: Fees, Licences, Security and Risks

OKX is a large international exchange offering spot trading, perpetual futures, options, bots, structured products and a self-custody wallet. It ranked fourth in the CoinMarketCap spot exchange snapshot captured on August 14, 2026. Its strengths are liquidity, a sophisticated interface and competitive trading fees; its risks are product complexity, regional variation and centralized custody.　　This OKX review finds meaningful regulatory progress in Dubai and the European Union, but those licences belong to named local entities and scopes. An OKX Middle East account is not legally identical to a global OKX account, and the derivatives shown to a Dubai customer may differ from those offered in Europe.Company and regional entities　　OKX developed from the OKEx brand and is associated with the broader OK Group. Its international terms identify the company serving a user according to residence. U.S. residents generally cannot use the global OKX exchange, although OKXs Web3 wallet is a separate self-custody product.　　In Dubai, OKX Middle East Fintech FZE appears in the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority register under reference VL/23/12/003. The VARA record shows an active VASP licence issued September 17, 2024 for exchange services including derivatives, broker-dealer, lending/borrowing and management/investment services, subject to stated customer and product conditions.　　In the EU, OKX

08-18Industry Research

Upbit Review 2026: Korea Regulation, Fees and Risks

Upbit is the dominant retail crypto exchange in South Korea and a very different product from Binance or OKX. Its Korean service is built around won trading, domestic identity checks and local banking rather than offshore derivatives. It ranked third in the CoinMarketCap spot snapshot captured on August 14, 2026, largely reflecting the scale of its spot activity.　　This Upbit review finds a strong option for eligible Korean residents who need KRW markets and a locally reported virtual-asset service provider. It is not a universal global exchange: Upbits Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand operations use different entities, licences, markets and fiat rails.Operator and Korean status　　Upbit Korea is operated by Dunamu Co., Ltd. The Korean Financial Intelligence Units June 30, 2026 VASP status material names Dunamu/Upbit among reported virtual-asset service providers. The KoFIU site also explains that customer fiat at reported providers must be managed separately from proprietary property under Korean rules.　　Registration is primarily a legal and anti-money-laundering status, not a government guarantee of token value. South Koreas Virtual Asset User Protection Act added customer-asset and unfair-trading protections from July 2024, but crypto remains volatile and custodial.　　Korean users normally need real-name banking and full customer verification. Account availability for non-residents is limited, so

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