📡 Hourly Update | 02:00-03:00

1. OpenAI has slowed the release of its Astra model due to its key network security capabilities. It will work with the government to conduct more rigorous security assessments.

2. Bitcoin breaks above $65,000, reaching a peak of $65,340 in August. Total crypto liquidations amount to $192 million, with $112 million in short liquidations.

3. The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether, which are related to Iran, accusing them of links to Iran’s financial network.

4. In Q2, all 11 S&P 500 sectors’ earnings growth rates were higher than the levels as of June 30, and the earnings season performance beat expectations.

5. A U.S. federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to stop building a White House ballroom project costing $400 million. Trump says he will appeal to the Supreme Court.

6. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has seen net inflows for four consecutive days, totaling 9,269 BTC, worth approximately $604 million.

7. After Atlassian released its earnings report, its share price surged 34%, setting the largest single-day gain in recent times, as the performance data came in strong.

8. Multiple U.S. states’ water utility systems were hit by cyberattacks, suspected to be linked to Iran. A newly launched “Water Watch Center” is intended to help small utility operators improve cybersecurity.