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Latin American used car platform Kavak pilots AI CEO in a Mexican city, profit grows 50% in six weeks.
Latin American used car trading platform Kavak piloted an AI CEO in its Cuernavaca, Mexico operations, achieving a 50% profit increase within six weeks. The AI CEO was responsible for operational deci
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BOK Senior Deputy Governor says central bank should continue raising interest rates after July hike, citing strong growth and persistent inflation
Bank of Korea (BOK) Senior Deputy Governor Ryoo Sang-dai stated on Tuesday that the central bank should keep raising interest rates following its first hike in over three years. He noted that strong g
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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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Billionaire David Tepper's Appaloosa Management Increased Holdings in Amazon, Meta, Google, and NVIDIA Stocks in Q2
Billionaire investor David Tepper's Appaloosa Management aggressively increased its holdings in "Magnificent Seven" stocks such as Amazon, Meta Platforms, Google, and NVIDIA during the second quarter.
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Meta significantly lags behind Google, Microsoft, and Amazon in AI market capitalization, while private AI competitor Anthropic's valuation may be approaching Meta's.
Meta is reportedly underperforming other tech giants in the AI market. The company's current market capitalization is approximately $1.39 trillion, significantly lower than Google ($4.19 trillion), Mi
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CoinDesk Analysis: Banks are putting deposits on-chain through a permissioned system, with JPMorgan Chase launching JPMD to meet privacy and compliance requirements
CoinDesk analysis indicates that banks are putting deposits on-chain, but are choosing permissioned systems over open ones to meet privacy and compliance requirements. For example, JPMorgan Chase has
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The Federal Reserve announced the termination of its enforcement action against Deutsche Bank AG and its U.S. operations.
The Federal Reserve announced on August 20 that it had terminated, on August 13, the consent cease and desist order against Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank’s New York branch th
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Federal Reserve Board Issues Prohibition Orders Against Former Regions Bank and United Community Bank Employees for Misappropriating Customer Funds
Federal Reserve Board Issues Prohibition Orders Against Former Regions Bank and United Community Bank Employees for Misappropriating Customer Funds
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BNP Paribas' Guneet Dhingra Warns US Treasury's Unpredictable Debt Strategy Risks Higher Borrowing Costs, Citing a 'K-Shaped Bond Market'
Guneet Dhingra, Head of US Rates Strategy at BNP Paribas, stated that the lack of predictability in the US Treasury’s debt management strategy could ultimately lead to increased borrowing costs, drawi
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Madison Large Cap Fund highlights Keysight Technologies (KEYS) in Q2 2026 letter, noting 31% revenue growth to $1.72 billion driven by AI use cases
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Madison Large Cap Fund stated that Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) reported strong quarterly results and an even better outlook. The company's revenue gr
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Madison Investments: Google parent Alphabet's Q2 results were strong, with search revenue growing by double digits and cloud revenue up over 60%
Madison Investments noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that Google parent company Alphabet (GOOG) was a major contributor to its performance, driven by strong results in its search and cloud busines
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Egypt maintains interest rates for fourth consecutive time as Iran war sees no end
Egypt maintains interest rates for fourth consecutive time as Iran war sees no end
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Madison Large Cap Fund: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Delivers Strong Performance, Misidentified by Market as an "AI Loser"
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, the Madison Large Cap Fund stated that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), as an operator of leading financial exchanges and ancillary data products, delivered strong resu
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Survey Finds 56% of UK and Irish Payroll Professionals Use AI, With 24% Planning to Adopt
A survey by BrightPay, based on data from 296 industry practitioners, revealed that 56% of payroll specialists in the UK and Ireland occasionally use AI solutions, while an additional 24% intend to ad
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Societe Generale strategist Albert Edwards: Conditions are ripe for a market "accident," but soaring bond yields themselves won't trigger it.
Edwards, known for his pessimistic views, pointed out that rising bond yields make stock investors more vulnerable to bad news, such as a decline in overly optimistic sentiment about profits.
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On the eve of the US midterm elections, the controversy surrounding AI data centers has become a focal point for both parties, with the Governor of Pennsylvania signing an executive order for stringent development standards.
As the US midterm elections approach, the controversy surrounding AI data centers is becoming a bipartisan concern. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Tuesday, setting str
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ETF Market Sees Over $1 Trillion Inflows in 2026, On Track for 'Triple Crown' With Record Launches and Trading Volume
ETF Market Sees Over $1 Trillion Inflows in 2026, On Track for 'Triple Crown' With Record Launches and Trading Volume
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Chainlink's McCormick: AI Agents and Robots to Drive Blockchain Transactions
Chainlink Chief Strategy Officer Johann McCormick expects a multi-chain future as artificial intelligence (AI) lowers the cost of creating new blockchain networks, increasing the need for interoperabi
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Donald Trump announced that James Braid, Director of White House Legislative Affairs, will depart in September.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that James Braid, Director of Legislative Affairs for the White House, will be leaving in September. Donald Trump praised James Braid's achievements in Congress, in
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San Francisco Federal Reserve President Daly stated that the Federal Reserve's policy is in a good state.
She responded to the recent bond sell-off and suggested that the U.S. Treasury market is signaling that monetary policy is in a good place.
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Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility, expects revenue by early 2027 and aims for 350MW capacity by 2028
Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility, expects revenue by early 2027 and aims for 350MW capacity by 2028
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BNP Paribas Asset Management manager Huynh: U.S. Treasury buyback plan will fuel risk-taking
BNP Paribas Asset Management manager Huynh: U.S. Treasury buyback plan will fuel risk-taking
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Hypersonic missile startup Castelion completes $1 billion Series C funding at a $13 billion valuation.
The funding round was co-led by JPMorgan Chase's Strategic Investment Group, Andreessen Horowitz, and funds managed by Carlyle, comprising $800 million in equity financing and a $250 million revolving
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The S&P 500 index delivered a total return of 10.2% in the first half of 2026, and analysis indicates that historically, such performance usually presages positive returns in the second half of the year.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that since 1927, in 30 years where the S&P 500 index gained more than 10% in the first half, 23 of those years also recorded positive returns in the second half, a win
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Smart ring company Oura appoints first CIO and SVP of AI to expand AI health features and prepare for IPO
Oura has appointed Sanjay Chandra as its first Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Han Chiu as its first Senior Vice President of AI and Software Engineering. This move aims to strengthen its AI-drive
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Ideal Power Positions B-TRAN Semiconductor Technology to Address Growing Power Demands of AI Data Centers, Sales Funnel Exceeds $400 Million, and Relates to NVIDIA 800V Architecture Opportunity
The company is advancing B-TRAN prototype development to meet the growing demand for solid-state circuit protection in AI data centers, energy infrastructure, and automotive applications. David Somo,
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Investors cut bets on US and UK rate rises as weaker economic data changes expectations, despite a rally in oil prices.
Investors cut bets on US and UK rate rises as weaker economic data changes expectations, despite a rally in oil prices.
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