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According to Guru Club and Everbright Futures, on August 19, COMEX gold surged above the $4,500 per ounce level to close at $4,580.7, up 3.62%. Shanghai Futures Exchange gold closed at 969.50 yuan per gram, up 2.14%. U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply following the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes showing slightly softer economic growth, which supported demand for the precious metal. The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to expand government debt buyback programs, pushing long-term T

According to testingcatalog, Meta will launch Muse Video, an AI video generation model, with Beta testing already underway with select partners. The model can generate videos up to 10 seconds in length per session.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russia struck warehouses at the Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi ports in the Black Sea on Wednesday evening.

According to Cointelegraph, on August 20 at the SALT conference, Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego warned that rushing a vote on the CLARITY Act before resolving disputes over ethical provisions and stablecoin yields could further delay crypto market legislation. Gallego stated he and Republican Senator Thom Tillis submitted a compromise ethics clause draft to the White House but received no detailed feedback or only more conservative versions in response. Senate Majority Leader Thune has confirm

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 20, South Korea's Climate, Energy, and Environment Minister Kim Seong-hwan reaffirmed that clean energy centered on renewables, supplemented by nuclear power, is essential for powering AI data centers as the nation competes in the AI-driven economy. Experts at the policy forum proposed redefining the power grid as a "national strategic asset" requiring long-term investment based on strategic competition rather than economic efficiency alone. One expert also

According to News1, on August 20, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix revised down their 2027 operating profit forecasts to 545 and 392 trillion Korean won respectively, marking the first downward adjustment this month. Samsung's forecast fell from 549 trillion won at the end of July, while SK Hynix dropped below the 400 trillion won mark it reached in early July. Analysts note this shift reflects cooling expectations after rapid forecast upgrades earlier in the year driven by AI investment and ris

According to an SEC filing on Monday, Nvidia partnered with SB Energy to provide up to $105 billion in financing support for a data center in Pike County, Ohio, with OpenAI as the tenant. Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya said the deal reflects limited actual risk to Nvidia, as the company is only liable for the difference between residual asset value and redeployment proceeds if OpenAI defaults, capping exposure at the stated amount. Arya maintains a bullish stance, arguing Nvidia stock at $22

According to BlockBeats, BitMine stock surged 10% overnight on August 20, with unusually high call options activity. Data from BIT.com showed investors purchased 181,684 call option contracts on Wednesday, approximately 25% above the stock's daily average of 145,316 contracts. Multiple data platforms flagged the trading activity as "unusual options activity," while the stock's implied volatility also increased.

According to ChainCatcher data, over the past 7 days, OKX's BTC wallet balance declined 2.15%, the largest drop among top 10 exchanges, while Gate saw the largest increase of 3.43%. In asset transparency metrics, Gate led net inflows at $287 million, followed by Binance at $281 million and Bybit at $189 million over the same period.

According to the Financial Times, crude oil tanker prices in the Middle East surged to record highs in the second quarter as regional producers seek alternative export routes amid ongoing maritime threats. The largest tankers and newer second-hand vessels reached over $130 million, the highest level since 2008, while annual leasing rates for supertankers also hit historical peaks, according to Braemar shipping data released on August 20. Oil-exporting nations are increasingly building their own

According to The Economist on August 18, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's combined weighting in South Korea's KOSPI index surged to over 40% in June, up sharply from the previous range of around 25%, concentrated risk among just 13 major holdings. Both companies operate in the same memory semiconductor cycle; when global AI investment outlook weakens, they tend to fall simultaneously, amplifying market swings. KOSPI volatility reached four times last year's average during May-July, with the in

According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, Fractile has reached a preliminary agreement with Anthropic for a $250 million chip purchase as the company plans to raise $600 million at a $6.5 billion valuation. The UK-based AI inference chip startup's valuation has surged 6.5 times in less than three months, up from $1 billion in May. Anthropic's purchase commitment will serve as the main driver for this round, with the company potentially expanding orders in the future. Fract

According to iNews24, on August 20, the Korean won weakened to the 1,300 range against the US dollar, reducing investment costs for Korean retail investors (known as 'Seohak Gaemi') buying US stocks. Domestic stock market volatility and narrowing tax incentives for domestic equity accounts are creating conditions for fund flows toward US markets. However, US stock net purchases in August have declined significantly, indicating no clear capital migration yet.

According to ChainCatcher, the probability that SOL will touch $90 on Polymarket by the end of August rose to 52% today, up 46% in 24 hours. The probability of reaching $100 stood at 16%, up 15% in the same period. OKX data showed SOL briefly broke above $87 earlier today before retreating, with a 24-hour gain exceeding 9%.

On August 20, South Korea's KOSPI index surged 6.19% to 6,871.56 (up 400.39 points) in intraday trading, driven by strong gains in semiconductor stocks. SK Hynix advanced 13% and Samsung Electronics rose 8%. The KOSDAQ index also strengthened, gaining approximately 2% during the same period. Trading data was recorded at 1:03 PM local time.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Russian airstrikes struck Kyiv on August 20, killing 8 people and wounding 33 others. The attacks targeted multiple areas across the Ukrainian capital.

According to Yonhap Infomax, SK Securities surged to its daily price limit of 2,810 won on August 20, gaining 29.79%, after SK Hynix announced a 24.07 million share buyback program worth approximately 40 trillion won. SK Hynix designated SK Securities as the exclusive broker for the transaction. Industry analysts estimate the brokerage commission will generate between 4 billion and 20 billion won in revenue, representing 11-59% of SK Securities' second-quarter net profit of 33.5 billion won.

According to investment banking sources, South Korean chip component maker KX Hytech issued 11 billion won (approximately $8.5 million) in convertible bonds on August 20, with zero coupon and zero maturity yield. The zero-cost financing is designated for production equipment investment rather than operational expenses or debt repayment. The company plans to expand SSD production capacity at its Vietnam subsidiary in Bac Ninh Province, which has operated on a 24-hour production schedule since Mar

At the SALT Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on Wednesday, Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego warned that rushing the CLARITY Act to a Senate vote before resolving disputes over ethics and stablecoin yield could delay U.S. crypto legislation. Speaking at the event, Gallego said Congress must continue bipartisan negotiations to assemble the broader package and address outstanding issues, cautioning that "a fast vote gets you a fast result, but I'm not sure it's the result you want." Gallego and Republi

According to ZDNet Korea, Samsung Electronics is accelerating its advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the United States. The company plans to launch construction of its Taylor, Texas fab phase 2 later this year, targeting 2030 production, and has required major equipment partners to obtain SEMI certification in advance for equipment deployment and export. Taylor fab's phase 1 is currently in equipment installation phase with a target to begin production by year-end, focusing on 2-na