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According to the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nikkei, Japan's listed subsidiaries have declined to 139 as of recently, down nearly 20% year-on-year and representing just one-third of the 417 peak recorded in March 2007. The shift accelerated following the 2021 revision of the Corporate Governance Code, which required listed subsidiaries to appoint independent outside directors to at least one-third of board seats, raising compliance costs. Activist investors have intensified pressure; Strategic Capi

According to Financial News, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) today criticized 21 securities firms for inducing excessive credit and margin trading, imposing fees on customers, and other problematic sales practices. The FSS held a compliance roundtable with 10 major brokers and 11 mid-sized firms, noting instances of unlawful excessive trading, unauthorized discretionary trading, and illegal customer credit inquiries in branch offices. The regulator called for enhanced consumer

According to China Energy research report on September 21, domestic asphalt futures hit new highs with solid supply-side support. China's refinery operating rates remain at mid-to-low levels, while industrial chain inventories have fallen to low levels. Construction activity is accelerating ahead of the October holiday, with downstream buyers increasing procurement demand. Limited spot supply available for immediate shipment supports prices amid geopolitical risk premiums in the short term.

According to Vice Chairman Seo Jae-wan of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), on September 21, the FSS criticized securities companies for excessive credit trading induction, improper fee charges, and misleading advertisements, and ordered them to strengthen investor-focused internal controls. At a meeting with compliance officers from major securities firms, the FSS highlighted cases including illegal excessive trading, unauthorized credit inquiries, and false product advertiseme

According to Yugin Securities, Samsung Electronics announced a record cash dividend of approximately 4,604 won per share for the third quarter, with an ex-dividend date of September 30. Investors must complete their purchase by September 28 at 8 p.m. KST to qualify for the dividend. An investor holding 1,000 Samsung shares would receive approximately 4.6 million won before taxes based on the estimated payout, though the final dividend amount will be confirmed by the board in late October.

According to Uniswap founder Hayden Adams on X, SBF previously purchased the Uniswap.com domain for a seven-figure price and directed it to a fork project. The original domain holder had demanded a seven-figure sum, but Uniswap's team refused to pay. Following the domain's misuse, the Uniswap legal team obtained the domain for free.

SC crude oil futures fell 5.46% intraday today to 713.2 yuan per barrel. Low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) declined 1.94% to 5,408 yuan per ton, and fuel oil dropped 2.35% to 4,159 yuan per ton. Asphalt gained 1.02% to 5,836 yuan per ton.

On September 21 morning, Shanghai Gold Exchange's Gold T+D contract rose 0.45% to 946.2 yuan per gram, while Silver T+D rose 1.2% to 16,250 yuan per kilogram in early trading.

According to Goldman Sachs' Ben Schneider on September 19, the artificial intelligence infrastructure investment boom, which has driven nearly 50% of S&P 500 earnings growth this year, will see its tailwinds weaken next year. Schneider noted that semiconductor manufacturers, which have benefited greatly from big tech companies' AI spending, may face challenges ahead. The Goldman Sachs strategist emphasized that rising semiconductor margins have made S&P 500 overall earnings vulnerable to chip pr

According to China Maritime Safety Administration, on September 21, Zhuhai Maritime Bureau issued a navigational warning, banning all vessel entry to parts of the South China Sea from 08:00 to 13:00 local time due to live-fire exercises.

According to BlockBeats, 0G announced the launch of Compute Finance (ComFi) on September 21, a financial layer designed around AI computing power that converts digital assets directly into computing capacity for use across AI services. The platform simultaneously released Ascend, a liquid staking product, with the algorithm-based digital asset Infinite AI (iAI) scheduled to launch on September 29. Staked iAI holders can earn over $1 in daily computing credits usable on 0G Private Computer (conne

According to Odaily, Bitmine's unrealized losses have narrowed to $27.1 billion as Ethereum approaches $2,700. The company holds 5.96 million ETH with an average cost basis of $3,340 per token. Of the total holdings, 5.07 million ETH (85%) is staked, valued at approximately $12.7 billion. The staked position generates an estimated annual yield of $334 million.

According to Odaily, Bitmine's cumulative losses on its Ethereum holdings have narrowed to $2.71 billion as ETH prices stabilize. The company currently holds 5.964 million ETH with an average cost of $3,340 per coin, of which 5.067 million ETH is staked, representing 85% of total holdings valued at approximately $12.7 billion. The staked portion generates annual yields of approximately $334 million.

According to ChainCatcher, cryptocurrency market cap returned to $2.8 trillion today, approaching $2.9 trillion at its peak. Bitcoin rose 5% to $81,914, marking its highest level since September 4, after briefly dipping below $75,000 on September 16. Hyperliquid token HYPE surged to an all-time high of $94.48 with a weekly gain of 18%, pushing its market cap above $20 billion. Zcash token ZEC jumped 36% to $1,590, a multi-year high approaching a $25 billion market cap, while NEAR and AVAX also s

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD-KRW exchange rate is expected to hold steady around the 1,380 won level on September 21 following recent sharp gains from U.S. and Japanese rate hike decisions. The pair closed at 1,385.50 won on September 19, with the one-month NDF fixing at 1,386.80 won. Japanese authorities conducted a "rate check" signal on the USD-JPY pair after it spiked to 158 yen, subsequently pulling it down to 156 yen. Market participants are monitoring potential intervention during

According to Yonhap InfoMax, Brent crude traded at $103.87 per barrel today (September 21), with global shipping companies seeing soaring freight rates fully offset the impact of elevated fuel expenses. Bunker fuel costs for HMM and other container and bulk carriers have surged 35.75% to $576.49 per ton so far this year, but shipping indices have climbed sharply amid geopolitical tensions. The Shanghai Container Freight Index (SCFI) has risen for seven consecutive weeks to 3,662.18 points, while

According to CBS News, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on September 20 criticized leading AI researchers for having hidden intentions when calling for additional government regulation on AI development. Huang accused them of seeking exemptions from existing laws rather than asking for new ones. "Read between the lines," Huang said. "They're not actually asking for more laws; they're asking for relief from the ones we already have." He stressed that artificial intelligence safety does not require new reg

According to Jin10, on September 21, Typhoon Dujuan caused over 200 domestic and international flight cancellations across Japan. Japan Airlines canceled 120 domestic flights at Tokyo Haneda and Narita airports, affecting approximately 15,000 passengers, plus 15 international flights with 2,500 passengers impacted. All Nippon Airways (ANA) canceled 53 flights affecting 9,700 passengers, while Jetstar Japan canceled 42 flights on September 21 and 3 additional international arrivals on September 2

According to News1, Samsung Electronics surged 3.45% to 270,000 Korean won during morning trading on September 21, recovering from recent losses amid strength in U.S. semiconductor stocks. SK Hynix rose 0.38% to 1.864 million won. The Seoul benchmark Kospi opened 0.64% higher at 6,938.34. U.S. semiconductor stocks rallied on September 18, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gaining 2.78%, while Micron, Broadcom, AMD, and Nvidia posted gains of 1.34% to 3.92%, despite U.S. 10-year Treasury

According to UBS, global artificial intelligence capital expenditure in 2026 is projected to reach $998 billion, nearly doubling from $506 billion in 2025, with 2027 expected to reach $1.447 trillion. The Swiss bank's significant forecast upgrade reflects surging memory chip costs rather than across-the-board infrastructure expansion. Memory spending is becoming the dominant driver of AI investment growth. UBS estimates global memory capex will surge from $71 billion in 2025 to $367 billion in 2