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According to Jin10, Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose 8.0 basis points to 3.055% today, marking its highest level since August 1996.

According to BlockBeats, CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures on October 19. The BCH standard contract will be sized at 250 BCH with a micro contract of 25 BCH, while the UNI standard contract will be sized at 10,000 UNI with a micro contract of 1,000 UNI.

According to Hyundai Motor Securities analysis, Samsung Electronics announced on August 21 a record shareholder return of 90 trillion to 110 trillion won for 2024-2026 cumulative free cash flow, marking approximately five times the 2020 payout level. The company plans to distribute around 30 trillion won in cash dividends in Q3, with the remaining 52.65 trillion to 72.65 trillion won to be allocated between additional cash dividends and share buybacks by January 2027. Samsung Life Insurance and

According to supply chain sources, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will raise foundry wafer prices by 3% to 6% starting January 2027, with advanced processes including 2-nanometer and 3-nanometer technology seeing higher increases, while mature and specialty processes will be negotiated individually based on product, capacity utilization, and customer circumstances. TSMC responded that the company does not comment on pricing matters, stating its pricing strategy remains value-d

According to Jiao Lian Wang, coking coal auction market rejection rates spiked dramatically yesterday from 26% to 73%, while transaction prices collapsed across the board. The sharp jump signaled severe market weakness in the spot trading segment. Separately, according to Politico, the Trump administration is drafting a plan to suspend diesel exports for 90 days to ease elevated energy prices ahead of midterm elections. Multiple sources warned that short-term price relief could be offset by futu

According to financial investment industry sources, the U.S.-China summit scheduled for September 24 is set to be a major variable for South Korea's bond market, which reopens on September 28 following the Chuseok holiday closure from September 24-27. The summit's agenda, including discussion of Middle East tensions and Iran, is expected to directly impact oil prices—a core driver of bond yields. A sustained cease-fire signal between the U.S. and Iran would stabilize oil prices and ease inflatio

According to HLB, its U.S. subsidiary Eleva Therapeutics received FDA approval on September 23 for Rilifirutug, an FGFR2-targeted therapy, as a second-line treatment for patients with FGFR2-fusion or rearranged cholangiocarcinoma. This marks the first instance of a South Korean biotech company directly submitting and obtaining FDA approval for a global cancer drug application. In the Phase 1/2 ReFocus trial, Rilifirutug demonstrated an objective response rate of 45.7% and median duration of resp

According to The Block, Hut 8 won the bid for two Texas data center sites operated by bankrupt crypto miner Poolin, with an offer of $140 million on Sept 24. Court documents show the bid includes the Pyote and Tarbush facilities and encompasses both cash and other considerations. The transaction requires approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey before finalization. A sale hearing is scheduled for Sept 29. Poolin and its two U.S. affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

According to Jin10 Data, Yemen's government forces repelled a Houthi attack on Kahouba Mountains on September 24, retaking large portions of the region. The Houthis now control only scattered areas there, with fighting ongoing. Kahouba Mountains, located northeast of the Mandeb Strait, is a strategic high point overlooking key shipping lanes. The Houthis have intensified operations since September 3 to control Yemen's western coast and threaten government-held areas.

Japan's manufacturing PMI initial reading came in at 52.5 in September, down from 53.5 in August, signaling a slight contraction in manufacturing activity.

According to Jin10 Futures, on September 24 at 8:30 Beijing time, spot platinum fell 0.27%, while spot palladium fell 0.52%.

According to SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, the agency withdrew certain litigation against crypto companies on September 17 due to anticipated major shifts in regulatory policy. Uyeda stated that continuing to defend legal interpretations in court that are likely to be overturned would damage the SEC's credibility. He also characterized the tokenized securities innovation exemption approved on the same day as a pilot arrangement, designed to create opportunities for new market entrants and traditi

Japan's services PMI initial reading came in at 51.6 in September, down from 52.5 the previous month, indicating a slight contraction in the services sector activity.

According to Odaily, on September 24, all Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee sent a letter to Committee Chairman Tim Scott requesting a public hearing on prediction markets, citing the committee's oversight responsibilities. On the same day, Scott and Republican committee members held a private meeting with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour to discuss securities-linked prediction market products, investor protection, and regulatory matters.

According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Ministry plans next week to discuss reducing liquidity-enhancing auctions for 5-11 year government bonds with primary dealers, citing improved market supply-demand conditions as the Bank of Japan continues cutting bond purchases. If implemented, this will mark the first reduction in this maturity segment since the current mechanism was adjusted in April 2026, with final plans for the next quarter expected to be finalized after month-end consultations with mark

According to Onchain Lens data reported by PANews, a whale transferred 42,000 ETH (approximately $111.88 million) to Galaxy Digital for sale on September 24. The whale had accumulated these ETH over the past two months through Galaxy Digital's over-the-counter trading channel.

According to Moody's report released this week, five major U.S. technology companies hold $2.8 trillion in off-balance-sheet liabilities related to AI investments. Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle have collectively signed nearly $3 trillion in lease, purchase commitments, and guarantees that do not appear on company balance sheets. The figure has grown sharply from $350 billion in 2023, reflecting significant capital deployment into AI infrastructure and data centers.

Today, Japanese chip stocks surged, with Ibiden rising 14%, SoftBank Group climbing 6.8%, and Kioxia gaining 3.7%.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda announced on September 24 that the agency has withdrawn multiple cryptocurrency-related lawsuits inherited from the previous administration to protect the SEC's credibility, stating that continuing to defend legal interpretations that would likely be overturned would damage public trust. Uyeda also described the SEC's tokenized securities "innovation safe harbor" program as a pilot initiative that could create significan

Brent crude declined over 1% intraday on September 24, trading at $97.82 per barrel.