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According to The Information, Anthropic and OpenAI are accelerating the launch of AI applications and features aimed at specific industries. Some enterprise customers are concerned that the two companies may prioritize their strongest AI capabilities for their own products in the future, rather than opening them up to external companies through APIs.This trend is shifting the relationship between model providers and enterprise customers from foundational technology collaboration to potential competition. If top model capabilities lean more towards proprietary applications, enterprises may need to reassess their reliance on AI infrastructure providers, supply chain arrangements, and long-term technology strategies.

According to the Financial Times, citing two informed sources, regulators are preparing to lift the exit restrictions on Manus founder and CEO Xiao Hong and others. Xiao Hong has informed employees that he plans to return to Singapore soon.Xiao Hong and Manus co-founder and chief scientist Ji Yichao were asked to stay in the country in March this year. At that time, regulators were investigating whether Meta's acquisition of Manus violated relevant regulations. In April, regulators requested Meta to withdraw the approximately $2 billion acquisition.Manus has officially confirmed this week that it will resume independent operations. The split plan is also taking shape. Original shareholders such as Tencent, ZhenFund, and HSG will participate in the buyback, and Tencent will also acquire most of Benchmark's shares, becoming the largest single shareholder of Manus, but its stake will not exceed 50%. Manus will not be merged into Tencent and will continue to operate independently in Singapore.The final plan still requires approval from regulatory authorities. From the current plan, regulators are requesting the dismantling of Meta's acquisition relationship with Manus, but they have not asked Manus to relocate its business.

Binance announced that, in response to recent regulatory changes, to continuously comply with relevant regulations and ensure the safety of user assets, Binance will no longer process transactions involving certain cryptocurrency service providers/platforms starting from the following dates: effective August 7, including Shelbit, Aban Tether Exchange; effective August 13, including A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, PilotFinance; effective August 23, including Rapira, Aifory Pro, ABCeX, WhiteBird, NoOnecrypto, Tradex, Monease, BitPapa, Exnode, Exnode Pay, HTX (Huobi Global SA), EXMO, and other platforms.Binance reminds users to avoid transferring or receiving assets directly or indirectly to the above entities, or engaging in other transactions with them, as related transactions may require additional compliance review, during which wallets may be restricted, and related activities may also involve violations of Binance's Terms of Use.A spokesperson for Huobi HTX responded that Huobi HTX has always strictly complied with the relevant laws and regulations of its operating location. Regarding recent sanctions related to the EU and the UK, the platform is actively communicating and has made good progress.The spokesperson for Huobi HTX also stated that Huobi HTX is currently not operating in the EU region and does not have EU region customers, so users need not worry excessively. The platform will continue to prioritize compliance and actively and responsibly advance related matters, and also appreciates the community's understanding and support.

According to Bitcoin.com, Gurinder Singh Josan MP and Lord Vaizey, co-chairs of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Crypto and Digital Assets (APPG), have written to the CEOs of major UK banks requesting clarification on whether they provide account services to crypto businesses, what restrictions are placed on digital asset transactions, and whether these policies will be adjusted with the implementation of the new regulatory framework in the UK.The MPs pointed out that access to banking may be the single biggest obstacle to the development of crypto and digital asset businesses in the UK. If licensed crypto businesses are still unable to obtain basic banking services, the competitive goals of the new regulatory system will be difficult to achieve.Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has previously stated that banking service restrictions should not be imposed on FCA-authorized crypto businesses solely due to the nature of the industry. The deadline for submitting written evidence for this inquiry is August 31, and the APPG will use this to make policy recommendations to the government.

The UK Parliament's Crypto and Digital Assets APPG co-chair Gurinder Singh Josan and Lord Vaizey of Didcot have written to the CEOs of all major UK banks, requesting clarification on how they treat cryptocurrency and digital asset businesses. The letter raises six questions regarding the banks' current policies, whether they provide services to crypto businesses, related transaction restrictions and their determining factors, and whether they have adjusted their practices since the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory regime came into effect.The group stated that many crypto businesses find it difficult to open bank accounts in the UK, and some banks restrict related payments. This letter stems from the parliamentary inquiry into access to banking services launched on July 21, with written submissions due by August 31. A January survey by the UK Crypto Asset Business Council indicated that the proportion of transactions blocked or delayed by banks when transferring to crypto exchanges is estimated to be as high as 40%. HSBC, NatWest, Monzo, and Nationwide limit the amount transferred to crypto exchanges each month to between £5,000 and £10,000, while Starling and Chase UK prohibit such transfers altogether. Lucy Rigby, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, stated that the government does not want FCA-licensed businesses to be restricted by banks solely because of their industry; the FCA completed the relevant rules in June, and the regime will be enforced from October 2027.

According to reports from Fast Technology, Changxin Memory's 17nm DDR5 chip yield has surpassed 90%, which is only about 2 percentage points lower than Samsung's same-generation products at 92% to 93%, marking a technical indicator that has entered the global first tier. Several major PC manufacturers have completed certification for Changxin DRAM chips around mid-year and have begun to incorporate them in small batches into certain laptops.The strategies adopted by different brands show significant differences: Dell has completely banned the use of Changxin chips; HP restricts their use to the mainland China market; Acer and ASUS have incorporated them into models aimed at the mainland China and emerging markets. Currently, the impact of Changxin products on the overall market prices of the three major memory giants remains limited, mainly because Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are currently more inclined to supply LPDDR5, while Changxin's current strategic focus is on expanding DDR5 shipments. Executives from PC companies have stated that the three major manufacturers hold over 90% of the global DRAM market share, and large-scale adoption must be approached with high caution. Currently, the number and usage of models using Changxin chips are quite limited.

The South African National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have released a draft regulation for cross-border transfers of crypto assets. Farzam Ehsani, co-founder and CEO of the crypto asset trading platform VALR, stated that unless key terms are significantly modified, the relevant framework could harm the domestic digital asset industry and drive funds overseas.The draft allows individual residents to transfer crypto assets abroad within the existing foreign exchange limits but restricts companies from engaging in cross-border crypto asset transactions and categorizes some deposits from private non-custodial wallets as unacceptable transfers for local crypto asset service providers (CASP). Ehsani believes this could prompt businesses and retail investors to turn to overseas platforms.Ehsani pointed out that prohibiting regulated entities from processing legitimate business transactions, especially cross-border stablecoin payments, could push transactions underground or abroad, thereby undermining the visibility and monitoring capabilities that regulators hope to achieve. The South African National Treasury and SARB have opened a public consultation, with the feedback deadline set for September 30.

According to Cointelegraph, BTCPay Server has temporarily restricted public remote connections to Lightning Network nodes running the Lightning Network Daemon (LND) software after attackers exploited a serious vulnerability to obtain credentials and transfer funds.BTCPay stated that this restriction prevents external wallets like Zeus from connecting through the BTCPay Server domain. BTCPay mentioned that Lightning payments can continue, and they plan to restore remote access options when they deem it safe.

According to CoinPost, the Financial Services Agency and the National Police Agency of Japan jointly issued a request to the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA), asking all cryptocurrency traders to strengthen withdrawal restrictions to prevent fraud victims, proposing a total of 11 new measures.The main content includes: the introduction of a pre-registration system for withdrawal destinations, setting a certain period of withdrawal restrictions after depositing fiat currency or purchasing cryptocurrency, establishing withdrawal limits based on customer risk assessments, and enhancing transaction monitoring and information-sharing mechanisms with police in each prefecture. The background is that the damage from social media investment inducements and "pig butchering" scams continues to expand, with criminal methods becoming increasingly complex.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump has ordered restrictions on the export of critical mineral waste.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a restriction notice to Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, prohibiting it from handling or disposing of assets in customer accounts held by a certain entity, limited to HKD 125,247,000. This entity is suspected of participating in a fraudulent scheme aimed at creating a false or misleading appearance of demand for initial public offering shares. Futu is not the subject of the SFC's investigation, and this restriction notice will not affect Futu or its other clients.According to the notice, Futu must not dispose of or handle the relevant account assets in any way without the SFC's written consent, and must immediately notify the SFC if it receives any instructions related to the restricted assets. The SFC believes that issuing this restriction notice is in the interest of investors and the public. The investigation is still ongoing.

According to Jinshi reports, the South Korean Ministry of Finance stated that South Korea is committed to taking more measures to stabilize the stock market, will take steps to limit leveraged ETF trading, and will restrict retail investors' exposure to leveraged ETF investments, maintaining a 24-hour stock market monitoring system.

According to crypto user @HowardLouisHL, on June 30, 2026, he deposited 100,000 USDT into Ourbit and engaged in normal trading for about a week. On July 4, when he attempted to withdraw to Binance, the system prohibited the transaction. Customer service only replied, "Triggered risk control," without specifying the exact reason. The next day, the user's account was restricted from logging in. After being forced to submit all identity and account information, on July 20, he received an official email from Ourbit stating that the review had been postponed to July 3, 2027, and declared that "it may be extended again without reason."The user made three demands: to publicly disclose the specific risk control reasons, to provide a clear timeline for handling, and to immediately unfreeze and return the 100,000 USDT.As of now, Ourbit has not issued a public response regarding this incident.

According to a report by South Korea's Digital Asset, as of 8 AM on July 28, the OKX exchange app has resumed normal search, new installation, and update functions in the South Korean Google Play Store, about four days after it was found to be unsearchable on July 24.Previously, other overseas exchange apps such as Binance and Bitget were not affected. However, the Bybit app, which has been restricted from search and installation in the South Korean Google Play since July 10, remains under restriction as of the morning of the 28th. In January of this year, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea classified overseas virtual asset service providers that had not registered in South Korea as unregistered operators under the Specific Financial Information Act, leading Google Play to implement policies restricting the download and update of related exchange apps. However, the actual enforcement of the blocking measures varied after the scheduled implementation date.

According to the Nikkei, Seiji Kihara, the head of the Liberal Democratic Party's "Next Generation AI and On-Chain Finance Project Team," stated at a financial summit held in Tokyo that Japan's current 2x leverage limit on cryptocurrency trading is "too strict." The healthy development of the market requires sufficient liquidity and a price discovery mechanism, and relaxing restrictions is an inevitable trend.The project team is promoting adjustments to relevant regulatory policies, aiming to attract more cryptocurrency funds back to the Japanese market by enhancing market liquidity.

Regarding the details of the withdrawal announcement released by Bitmart, WOO X ambassador Baki posted on the X platform, "BitMart is restricting user withdrawals for security reasons, and its operation to disable the automatic withdrawal function may result in a large number of users being unable to complete fund withdrawals. The platform has changed the withdrawal process to manual review, requiring users to submit account identity and KYC information verification, login device and IP address and account security status verification, withdrawal address and blockchain transaction risk review, source of funds and transaction history review, Travel Rule compliance and sanctions screening, and other regulatory checks. If necessary, additional documents such as proof of identity, proof of address, proof of source of funds, or proof of ownership of the withdrawal address may also be required."Baki suggested that users with P2P options could withdraw to their bank accounts through that channel; he also emphasized that the crypto market is not decentralized but controlled by a few large groups, exchanges, and funders.

According to TASS, the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, stated that there are no restrictions on transferring cryptocurrencies from Russia to overseas for all categories of investors, but investors should be aware that such operations currently lack legal protection.

The European Union has further tightened restrictions on cryptocurrency assets related to Belarus, prohibiting Belarusian citizens and residents from owning, controlling, or managing cryptocurrency service providers regulated by the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). According to the Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847 passed by the EU Council, this measure is an extension of the EU's sanctions framework against Belarus's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The new regulations will officially take effect on July 24, with the expanded restrictions on the cryptocurrency industry set to be implemented from August 25. According to MiCA, the affected services include operating cryptocurrency trading platforms, cryptocurrency exchanges, executing and transmitting customer orders, cryptocurrency issuance services, asset transfer services, investment consulting, and portfolio management.This restriction comes as the MiCA transition period ends on July 1. The EU had previously required unauthorized cryptocurrency businesses to cease related operations, or face regulatory enforcement. The EU stated that this expansion of restrictions is part of its efforts to combat the use of cryptocurrency platforms to evade sanctions against Russia. Previously, in the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, the EU had expanded the trading ban to 14 cryptocurrency-related service platforms outside the EU and established a mechanism to prohibit future transactions with any foreign cryptocurrency service providers identified as helping Russia evade sanctions. Market participants noted that as the MiCA regulatory framework is fully implemented, the EU is further strengthening its regulatory control over the cryptocurrency industry through licensing systems and sanction mechanisms.

According to Jinshi reports, Google (GOOG.O) disclosed its holdings in SpaceX (SPCX.O) in its 10-Q report, indicating that it holds shares worth $94 billion after SpaceX goes public.As of June 30, the tradable equity securities include $80 billion in SpaceX shares, which are subject to short-term sale restrictions.

According to CoinDesk, Runestone co-founder Leonidas announced that it is launching an open-source Bitcoin client called DOG Mode, aimed at bypassing BIP 110's restrictions on non-financial data. DOG Mode will increase the maximum weight unit for standard transactions from 400,000 to 3,900,000, close to the entire block capacity, and will reduce the dust limit from 294 to 546 satoshis down to 1 satoshi. Leonidas stated that removing the dust limit will free up approximately $25 million in idle funds.The BIP 110 proposal restricts arbitrary data through user-activated soft forks, requiring 55% miner support, which is currently close to zero. DOG Mode does not require any consensus or voting; it only needs to change the forwarding rules of a single node. If enough nodes run and miners accept, transactions can be confirmed. Leonidas mentioned that DOG Mode deviates from Core to a much lesser extent than Knots, and there is currently no code repository or version. He calls on developers to contribute code and miners to add support. The price of DOG tokens has dropped 1.2% in the last 24 hours.