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Payments platform Decta explores stablecoin-backed fund settlements, will use USDC via OpenPayd infrastructure
Payments platform Decta is exploring the use of stablecoins for fund settlements, aiming to achieve faster international transfers and more efficient liquidity management. The company will use USDC vi
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Anthropic announced that content generated by Claude will embed invisible watermarks, which will remain traceable even after being copied and pasted.
Anthropic is introducing machine-readable marking technology for its Claude series of AI models. All text generated by Claude will be embedded with invisible watermarks, while images and other files w
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Samsung Electronics' AI memory profit growth sparks market expectations for its first special dividend in six years
Samsung Electronics CFO Park Soon-cheol confirmed during the Q2 earnings call on July 30 that the board and management are discussing the next shareholder return plan.
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South Korean Government Approves Amendment to Strengthen Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Registration and Anti-Money Laundering Requirements, Travel Rule Expanded to All Transaction Sizes
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced that the government approved the amendment to the "Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information" at a cabinet m
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Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
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Libya's largest Zawiya oil refinery catches fire after drone strike
A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility. No casualties were reported, but days of strikes from unknown attackers have forced Libya’s
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Goldman Sachs: AI Leverage, Soaring US Treasury Yields, and Strait of Hormuz Situation Signal Global Capital Shifting from "Abundance" to "Scarcity"
Goldman Sachs published a report on August 10, stating that global markets are undergoing a structural shift from "savings glut" to "capital scarcity." The report analyzed three seemingly independent
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The White House pledged to push for the CLARITY Act's passage in September.
White House official Patrick Witt stated that the Senate is preparing to vote on the CLARITY Act in September, and prior to that, the White House will continue to negotiate with Democrats to ensure th
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London-based 30-person start-up Cosine receives UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model, aiming to be Britain’s answer to OpenAI.
London-based 30-person start-up Cosine receives UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model, aiming to be Britain’s answer to OpenAI.
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U.S. SEC to vote this week on proposing "Regulation Crypto" to support certain digital asset offerings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a meeting for August 14 to vote on proposing its first major crypto rulemaking process, dubbed "Regulation Crypto." This formal rule aim
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a16z Research: AI Agent Computer Operation Accuracy Has Surpassed Humans, Hourly Cost Lower Than Offshore Outsourcing
According to the latest research by Fabrizio Serafini, an early AI investment partner at a16z, the completion rate of the current optimal AI Agent in standard computer operation benchmarks has reached
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Yen joint intervention effect fades, exchange rate returns to 159.28, market focus shifts to Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike timing
The Japanese Yen, after rebounding from a near 40-year low of 164 against the US dollar to 155, has weakened again and is currently trading at 159.28. The market generally believes that the impact of
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Colombia's far-right government recognizes Israeli claim over Golan Heights, becoming only the second country to do so
Colombia's Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, citing Israel's right to protect itself against external threats. This mo
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Stripe is in advanced talks to acquire AI routing startup OpenRouter for approximately $10 billion, sparking a frenzy among tech giants for AI routing technology.
According to technology media The Information, payment giant Stripe's acquisition talks with AI routing startup OpenRouter have entered an advanced stage, with the deal valued at approximately $10 bil
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South Korea's Ministry of Trade discusses measures to counter U.S. polysilicon tariffs with Samsung Electronics, OCI, and other companies.
South Korea's Trade Ministry held a meeting on Tuesday with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Samsung Electronics, OCI Company (a key materials supplier), and other related companies to
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Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in a bid to become a crypto hub.
Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in a bid to become a crypto hub.
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Bloomberg: China's independent refiners may increase Iranian crude oil purchases as Shandong inventories fall to 8-month low
Bloomberg reported that regional crude oil inventories at independent refineries in Shandong province, China (i.e., "teapots"), are decreasing, which could incentivize them to increase purchases of Ir
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South Korea's Exports Jumped 45.3% to $21.3 Billion in Early August on Chip Demand, Marking Highest Ever for Period
South Korea's exports rose 45.3% year-on-year to $21.3 billion in the first 10 days of August, driven by strong global demand for memory chips. This marked the highest amount ever recorded for the per
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Goldman Sachs Experts: HBM and DRAM Orders Sold Out Until 2027, But Quarter-over-Quarter Price Increases Expected to Peak in Q2-Q3 2027 and Moderately Decline
Sean Johnstone, a TMT expert for Europe at Goldman Sachs, pointed out in his latest report that HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) and DRAM orders are sold out until 2027, with long-term agreements having pr
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Colombia Inflation Unexpectedly Slows, Easing Pressure on Rates
Colombia Inflation Unexpectedly Slows, Easing Pressure on Rates
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Singapore's Q2 GDP grows 5.9% YoY, driven by AI-related electronics exports; full-year forecast raised
Singapore's Q2 GDP grows 5.9% YoY, driven by AI-related electronics exports; full-year forecast raised
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OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer, valuing the company at $852 billion
The tender offer provides liquidity to employees and values the frontier AI lab at the same $852 billion as its most recent fundraising round in March. While OpenAI confidentially filed with the SEC i
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Most inflation forecasters expect July core CPI to round down to 0.2%
Nick Timiraos, a Federal Reserve correspondent, noted that given recent Fedspeak, the core PCE inflation measure in the next few months could be important in determining whether policymakers maintain
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Ukrainian soldiers prepare long-range deep-strike drones at a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers prepare long-range deep-strike drones at a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine
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U.S. Stock Futures Flat Amid Retail Industry Earnings and Ahead of Fed Meeting Minutes
U.S. stock futures are muted as investors focus on retailer earnings and the upcoming minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting. Meanwhile, the global bond rout has abated, with the 30-year U.S.
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Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 69% of Americans believe Trump's business interests influence his decisions, with 63% deeming his family's crypto profits inappropriate.
Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 69% of Americans believe Trump's business interests influence his decisions, with 63% deeming his family's crypto profits inappropriate.
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US Mortgage Demand Stalled Last Week as 30-Year Fixed Rates Remained Unchanged at 6.77%, But Rates Have Started to Rise Again This Week
Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, down 0.4% from the previous week. Applications to refinance a home loan rose 2% for the week, while applications to purchase a home fell 2%. Mor
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Saudi Arabia offers full oil supplies to at least three European buyers, easing regional supply concerns
Saudi Aramco has notified at least three European refiners that it will supply full contractual crude volumes next month. The move eases concerns about crude supply in the region following earlier dis
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Nebius Group's Q2 AI cloud contracts saw estimated payback period shorten to ~1 year 10 months, down from a historical 2-3 years
The improvement in the payback period for Nebius Group's (NASDAQ: NBIS) AI cloud contracts, combined with higher contract values averaging over $1 billion each for four major Q2 deals and customer pre
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SkyBridge Capital创始人Scaramucci指出,比特币10万美元是“OG卖家”的关键卖出点,并看好AI与区块链的融合
Anthony Scaramucci在怀俄明区块链研讨会上表示,去年许多持有比特币10-15年的“OG卖家”将10万美元视为一个“神奇数字”并选择出售,这增加了市场的抛售压力。他还预计未来AI代理进行交易时,很可能通过区块链进行,预示着AI与区块链的融合。SALT首席执行官John Darsie补充说,比特币持有者基础的变化(老用户出售,机构和家族办公室增持)是其成熟过程的一部分,有助于降低波动性
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Al Jazeera's commentary points out that the White White House envoy finds it difficult to sway Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as his political survival is closely tied to the state of the war.
Commentators believe that any agreement to end the Israeli conflict could cause political damage to Netanyahu, making him inclined to prolong negotiations. This follows US Middle East envoy Kushner's
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U.S. seeks to close loophole allowing Chinese AI firms to access Nvidia's advanced GB300 chip power via overseas cloud data centers, with lawmakers weighing new legislation
U.S. seeks to close loophole allowing Chinese AI firms to access Nvidia's advanced GB300 chip power via overseas cloud data centers, with lawmakers weighing new legislation
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Deutsche Bank's Uller: Stock markets can withstand rate hike shock
Maximilian Uleer of Deutsche Bank says equity markets are not seriously threatened by higher bond yields.
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JPMorgan Chase: Tesla Optimus Humanoid Robot Production Line Being Installed, Commercial Sales to Public as Early as H2 2027
JPMorgan Chase recently published a report after surveying Tesla's Fremont factory, stating that the design for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot Gen 3 has been finalized, the supply chain is largely loc
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JPMorgan Chase: Tesla's Robotaxi Business Progressing Actively, FSD v15 Launch This Year is Key to Fleet Expansion
Following a recent survey of Tesla's Fremont factory, JPMorgan Chase released a report stating that the progress of Tesla's Robotaxi business is largely consistent with the timeline disclosed by manag
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Micron Technology's market cap recently crossed $1 trillion, but its forward P/E ratio is about 7 times next year's earnings estimate, significantly lower than Nvidia's 18 times。
Analysts attribute this valuation gap to the memory market's historical boom-and-bust cycles, which lead investors to apply lower multiples even during periods of strong growth. However, Micron's new
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Second Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Arrested in Croatia
Second Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Arrested in Croatia
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US Mortgage Rates Today (Aug 19): 30-year fixed rises to 6.55% (+2 bps), while 15-year fixed and 5/1 ARM ease to 5.87% (-7 bps) and 6.31% (-8 bps) respectively.
According to Zillow lender marketplace data for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased by two basis points to 6.55%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate fell seven
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'Bond King' Jeff Gundlach expresses skepticism about Wall Street's $500 billion AI investment, comparing it to asset-backed securities guaranteed by bananas
DoubleLine Capital创始人兼CEO、被称为“债券之王”的Jeff Gundlach表示,华尔街与英伟达等公司共同发起的5000亿美元AI投资计划“不太可能善终”,并将其比作由“未知寿命”的香蕉担保的资产支持证券。该计划于8月10日宣布,旨在为AI数据中心、服务器和冷却系统提供资金。Gundlach的评论反映了投资界对AI盈利能力和芯片价值持久性的担忧,尤其是在私有信贷市场快速增长的
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Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers
Relativity Networks secured $22 million in SAFE note funding, led by Rhapsody Venture Partners, Bell Ventures Inc., and Faster Than Glass LLC. The company specializes in hollow-core fiber, a technolog
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US DoJ charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign, alleging they stole $3.4bn in data for Iranian government
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) stated that 17 Iranians were charged for allegedly conducting a years-long "coordinated campaign" of cyber attacks. The DoJ claims the Iran-based Mabna Institute tar
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Currency strategists warn of mounting dollar risks, citing Treasury concerns, softer U.S. data, and uncertain Fed policy as potential weakening factors.
Despite recent strength, currency strategists believe growing fiscal risks, softer economic data, and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy could intensify pressure on the U.S. dollar. Saxo's Chief
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Samsung Electronics has raised the prices for some of its advanced process chip foundry services, with increases of up to 15%, in response to the surging demand for AI chips.
Samsung raised its foundry prices for 4-nanometer and 5-nanometer process chips by 10% to 15% in July, and 8-nanometer process prices by nearly 10%, primarily for customers in mainland China and the U
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The 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing, with Chinese startups showcasing AI and robot capabilities to boost investor confidence amid a race to go public.
The event features demonstrations such as AI2 Robotics' AlphaBot serving ice cream and kickboxing robots, highlighting real-world applications of their technology.
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BlackRock Says Copper's Upward Trend Can Continue, Citing a Very Tight Market
BlackRock Says Copper's Upward Trend Can Continue, Citing a Very Tight Market
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OpenAI's losses deepen and it falls behind Anthropic, Altman pauses frontier AI training
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has paused the training of a frontier reinforcement learning AI to enhance safety controls, amidst the company's expanding losses and intensifying competition.
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Goldman Sachs remains upbeat on offshore wealth management despite China's tighter scrutiny, forecasts Standard Chartered wealth fee income to grow 30% by 2026
Goldman Sachs remains upbeat on offshore wealth management despite China's tighter scrutiny, forecasts Standard Chartered wealth fee income to grow 30% by 2026. The Wall Street investment bank also pr
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U.S. Treasury yields pull back from multi-decade highs, with the 10-year note yield falling 2 basis points to 4.686% ahead of FOMC minutes
The 2-year Treasury note yield fell over 2 basis points to 4.154%, while the longer-dated 30-year Treasury bond yield fell over 1 basis point to 5.272% after notching a new 19-year high on Tuesday. Th
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