The Gala cross-chain bridge pauses alongside regulatory wrap-up
📰 Crypto Morning News | 2026-08-21 09:00
🔥 Major events
1. GalaChain suspends its cross-chain bridge; about $2.9 million in assets flows out abnormally — GalaChain shows an abnormal outflow of assets; around 1.99 billion GALA tokens (about $2.9 million) and others were transferred out and converted…
2. CME CEO says Hyperliquid is already materially impacting the U.S. market — Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO of CME Group, said at the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that…
3. About $130 billion U.S. data center projects face blockage or delays — Due to rising concerns about water, electricity, and infrastructure, in the first three months of this year at least 75 data center projects totaling about $130 billion were blocked or…
4. Korean media says SK hynix is considering building a memory-chip plant in Japan — According to Hankyoreh, South Korea’s SK hynix is considering building a memory chip factory in Japan; the related plans are still pending further confirmation.
5. Cameroon’s 93-year-old president returns home after ending a 74-day stay in Switzerland — Reports say Cameroon’s 93-year-old president returned to the country after a 74-day stay in Switzerland; the reason for his absence was not explained, drawing public attention.
📊 Market data
1. U.S. SOL spot ETF sees total net inflows of $14.5844 million in a single day — According to SoSoValue, as of August 20 in U.S. Eastern Time, SOL spot ETFs recorded total net inflows of $14.5844 million…
2. A certain hacker buys 3,386 ETH again; unrealized profit about $4.14 million — On-chain monitoring shows that the address spent $7.954 million about 6 hours ago to buy 3,386 ETH…
3. U.S. stocks close: AI-related stocks broadly fall; AeroVironment down more than 7.5% — The Dow fell 1.32%, the S&P 500 closed down 0.87%, and the Nasdaq ended down 1%. The VIX rose 7.52%. AI-related stocks broadly fell…
4. Silver at $67.956 per ounce; gold edges slightly lower — According to Gate data, gold was at $4,510.66 per ounce, down 0.25% on the day; silver at $67.956 per ounce…
5. Japan July core CPI rises 1.8% year over year — Japan’s July core CPI rose 1.8% year over year, accelerating for the second consecutive month. A weak yen, energy prices, and geopolitical factors…
6. Gold price is steady; expected to rise for a third consecutive week — Related reports say gold performed steadily and could record a third straight weekly increase; the exact trend will still depend on subsequent macro conditions and shifts in risk sentiment.
7. Coking coal prices jump by about 25%; Indian steel firms under pressure — Reports say coking coal prices rose by about 25%; cost increases squeeze India’s steel producers, affecting profit margins across the related industry chain.
8. Indonesia approves revisions to some nickel ore RKAB quotas; nickel price may face pressure — A futures newsflash says Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources approved quota revisions for nickel ore RKAB for a dozen or so nickel ore companies; nickel prices may be under pressure…
🏛️ Regulatory policy
1. CFTC formally ends its enforcement cases against FTX’s two co-founders — A supplementary consent order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York formally resolves the cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary…
💡 Project updates
1. XCAD Network announces it will stop operations after five years — XCAD Network says it has no remaining funds; the product and services will no longer be maintained, and it is considering making the code public for interested parties to run…
2. Upbit to list BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI tokens — According to an official announcement, South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI tokens on the BTC and USDT markets…
📊 Market overview: BTC $73,681 (+6.13%), funding rate 0.0064%; ETH $2,340.27 (+3.38%), funding rate 0.0100%
📍 Daily buy/sell points: $BTC daily sell point $74,638 | daily buy point $70,121 / $ETH daily sell point $2,383.24 | daily buy point $2,245.56 / BNB daily sell point $668.35 | daily buy point $632.35
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📰 Crypto Morning News | 2026-08-21 09:00
🔥 Major events
1. GalaChain suspends its cross-chain bridge; about $2.9 million in assets flows out abnormally — GalaChain shows an abnormal outflow of assets; around 1.99 billion GALA tokens (about $2.9 million) and others were transferred out and converted…
2. CME CEO says Hyperliquid is already materially impacting the U.S. market — Terry Duffy, Chairman and CEO of CME Group, said at the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that…
3. About $130 billion U.S. data center projects face blockage or delays — Due to rising concerns about water, electricity, and infrastructure, in the first three months of this year at least 75 data center projects totaling about $130 billion were blocked or…
4. Korean media says SK hynix is considering building a memory-chip plant in Japan — According to Hankyoreh, South Korea’s SK hynix is considering building a memory chip factory in Japan; the related plans are still pending further confirmation.
5. Cameroon’s 93-year-old president returns home after ending a 74-day stay in Switzerland — Reports say Cameroon’s 93-year-old president returned to the country after a 74-day stay in Switzerland; the reason for his absence was not explained, drawing public attention.
📊 Market data
1. U.S. SOL spot ETF sees total net inflows of $14.5844 million in a single day — According to SoSoValue, as of August 20 in U.S. Eastern Time, SOL spot ETFs recorded total net inflows of $14.5844 million…
2. A certain hacker buys 3,386 ETH again; unrealized profit about $4.14 million — On-chain monitoring shows that the address spent $7.954 million about 6 hours ago to buy 3,386 ETH…
3. U.S. stocks close: AI-related stocks broadly fall; AeroVironment down more than 7.5% — The Dow fell 1.32%, the S&P 500 closed down 0.87%, and the Nasdaq ended down 1%. The VIX rose 7.52%. AI-related stocks broadly fell…
4. Silver at $67.956 per ounce; gold edges slightly lower — According to Gate data, gold was at $4,510.66 per ounce, down 0.25% on the day; silver at $67.956 per ounce…
5. Japan July core CPI rises 1.8% year over year — Japan’s July core CPI rose 1.8% year over year, accelerating for the second consecutive month. A weak yen, energy prices, and geopolitical factors…
6. Gold price is steady; expected to rise for a third consecutive week — Related reports say gold performed steadily and could record a third straight weekly increase; the exact trend will still depend on subsequent macro conditions and shifts in risk sentiment.
7. Coking coal prices jump by about 25%; Indian steel firms under pressure — Reports say coking coal prices rose by about 25%; cost increases squeeze India’s steel producers, affecting profit margins across the related industry chain.
8. Indonesia approves revisions to some nickel ore RKAB quotas; nickel price may face pressure — A futures newsflash says Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources approved quota revisions for nickel ore RKAB for a dozen or so nickel ore companies; nickel prices may be under pressure…
🏛️ Regulatory policy
1. CFTC formally ends its enforcement cases against FTX’s two co-founders — A supplementary consent order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York formally resolves the cases against Caroline Ellison and Gary…
💡 Project updates
1. XCAD Network announces it will stop operations after five years — XCAD Network says it has no remaining funds; the product and services will no longer be maintained, and it is considering making the code public for interested parties to run…
2. Upbit to list BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI tokens — According to an official announcement, South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI tokens on the BTC and USDT markets…
📊 Market overview: BTC $73,681 (+6.13%), funding rate 0.0064%; ETH $2,340.27 (+3.38%), funding rate 0.0100%
📍 Daily buy/sell points: $BTC daily sell point $74,638 | daily buy point $70,121 / $ETH daily sell point $2,383.24 | daily buy point $2,245.56 / BNB daily sell point $668.35 | daily buy point $632.35
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