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According to the Shanghai Futures Exchange, most base metal futures fell overnight, with stainless steel down 0.94%. Shanghai copper fell 0.03%, aluminum dropped 0.62%, zinc declined 0.12%, lead fell 0.81%, and nickel fell 0.88%, while tin rose 0.07%.

According to ChainCatcher, Tether has completed KPMG U.S.'s independent audit of Tether International, S.A. de C.V.'s financial statements as of December 31, 2025, receiving an unqualified audit opinion. The audit covered transactions, systems, ownership records, valuations, counterparties, and financial statement evidence across the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, and cash flow statement. KPMG U.S. physically inspected and counted every gold bar held by Tether.

According to Yemen's Saba News Agency, Saudi forces conducted artillery strikes on villages in the northern Saada Province. The report did not disclose additional details on casualties or damage.

The U.S. Treasury Department's $25 billion sale of 30-year bonds on Thursday saw the winning yield reach 5.216%, the highest level since 2001. Demand came in slightly below expectations, with the bid-to-cover ratio indicating softer interest than anticipated.

According to CNBC, Anthropic's Chief Financial Officer Kris is leading early-stage IPO conversations with investors. The company has not yet discussed valuation terms in these discussions.

According to BlockBeats, last week (August 14), 75% of S&P 500 technology stocks closed above their 200-day moving average for the first time since October 2024, ending a 219-day downtrend. Historical data shows that following similar extended weakness cycles, the tech sector has averaged gains of 2.5% over one month, 7.3% over three months, 15.5% over six months, and 33.4% over 12 months. Meanwhile, 69% of Nasdaq-100 constituent stocks have also risen above their 200-day moving average, approac

According to founder Baiju Bhatt in a Yahoo Finance interview on Thursday, Cowboy Space is planning to build its own rockets and launch infrastructure for space data centers, despite currently using SpaceX's rideshare program to launch its first two satellites. The startup recently raised $275 million to fund its space technology and launch-vehicle development. The initial satellite mission will test solar energy collection in orbit and beam transmission to Earth, while the second will transmit

According to Federal Reserve data, seasonally adjusted U.S. outstanding commercial paper balances increased by $1.6 billion during the week of August 12. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, outstanding commercial paper declined by $1.1 billion for the same period. U.S. outstanding foreign financial commercial paper balances rose $10.9 billion.

Google introduced Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new AI model available at limited-time pricing before the end of 2026. Input costs are priced at $0.75 per million tokens, while output costs are set at $3.75 per million tokens.

According to corporate filings and U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, as of late July, over 40 companies in the S&P 500 index have reported approximately $9.6 billion in tariff refunds from the past quarter, with at least $2.1 billion in actual cash received. The largest recipients include Apple ($2.2 billion), Nike ($986 million), FedEx ($800 million), Amazon ($640 million), and General Motors ($500 million). The CBP has processed over 252,000 refund claims related to a Supreme Court ruli

According to Jinshi Data, the U.S. Central Command established on August 13 a multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force called 'Falcon Strike,' which will integrate unmanned combat capabilities across the Middle East region. The force will operate aerial, surface, and subsurface attack drone systems jointly with U.S. military and regional partner personnel. This follows the command's establishment of its first dedicated drone strike unit, 'Scorpion Strike,' nine months ago, which has a

According to Bitcoin Policy Institute, over 40 bitcoin and digital asset organizations released an open letter on August 10, calling on leading AI labs to provide controlled early access to vetted open-source security researchers. Signatories include Coinbase, BitGo, Block, Blockstream, and Anchorage Digital. The letter emphasizes that the Bitcoin ecosystem secures over $1 trillion in value and relies on open-source software for wallets, cryptographic libraries, and payment infrastructure. The o

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich denied claims the company sold Bitcoin after a 5,014 BTC transfer valued at approximately $320 million between company custody addresses in the past 24 hours. Gerovich stated the movement was a routine custodial operation, with holdings remaining at 43,000 BTC. The firm simultaneously launched BitBonds, a fixed-rate debt program designed to raise capital for future Bitcoin purchases and corporate purposes without selling existing holdings or issuing additional share

According to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, recently published analysis suggests a new era in cryptocurrency is beginning, characterized by revenue-driven valuations rather than speculation. Hougan stated that cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin will increasingly be assessed based on their income-generating capacity, similar to traditional stocks and bonds. Hougan cited HyperLiquid (HYPE), Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Pump.Fun, Aptos (APT), and Solana (SOL) as examples of projects implementing token bu

As of Aug 13, according to Colombia's Disaster Risk Management Unit, deaths from the country's recent earthquake have reached 273, with 3,824 injured and 377 missing. The 7.5-magnitude quake struck northwestern Colombia on Aug 10 at a depth of 80 kilometers, affecting 32 cities across the country.

According to Bloomberg, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and partners postponed the launch of digital tokens linked to a Trump-branded Maldives resort, originally planned for spring this year. Investors who purchased the tokens would have received a portion of revenue rights from loans funding the resort development. The delay stems from reduced travel activity in the Middle East and surrounding regions due to the Iran conflict, according to sources familiar with the matter.

According to Miller Samuel Inc. and The Real Deal, Manhattan's median rent for new leases hit $5,000 in July, the highest on record, up 6.4% year-over-year—roughly double the U.S. national housing cost increase of 3.2%. The surge coincided with a historic supply shortage, as available rental listings dropped over 39% compared to July 2025, marking the steepest decline in a decade. Brooklyn saw similar pressures, with median rents reaching $4,500, also a record high, while available inventory fel

According to Gate data, BTC/USDT broke below $63,000, trading at $62,975.40 with a 24-hour decline of 0.89%.

According to BlockBeats, Databricks raised $5 billion in strategic funding on August 14, reaching a post-money valuation of $190 billion. The round was led by returning investor Coatue, with participation from BlackRock, MGX, and T. Rowe Price, while Sixth Street Growth joined as a new investor. The company's annual recurring revenue has exceeded $7 billion, marking over 80 percent year-over-year growth. The fresh capital will be directed toward three core products: Unity AI Gateway for cross-mo

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on August 13.