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On September 21, pulp futures surged to a new stage high, driven by overseas pulp mill production cuts and ongoing Indonesian wildfires that have intensified supply concerns. Meanwhile, SC crude oil saw its geopolitical risk premium contract significantly, with negotiations between the U.S. and Iran easing tension, while Saudi Arabia's alternative logistics route becoming operational reduced concerns over supply disruption. Other commodities including lithium carbonate and soybean meal also saw

According to Iran's Judiciary Center on September 21, multiple American and Israeli vessels seized in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf will be sold, with proceeds used to compensate families and individuals affected by recent conflicts. The announcement was made by Hassan Abdullahpour, head of Iran's Judicial Center for Legal Services.

According to Yonhapnews and data from the Korean Exchange, Samsung Electronics surged 4.41% to close at 272,500 won today (Sept 21), marking its fifth consecutive trading day of gains and recovery to the 270,000-won level. Foreign investors net-bought 1.005 trillion won worth of shares, ending eight consecutive days of net selling. The company announced approximately 30 trillion won in total cash dividends for the third quarter, a significant increase from the regular quarterly dividend of about

According to Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics surged 4.41% to 270,000 Korean won on September 21, extending its five-day winning streak. Foreign investors net-purchased 1.005 trillion Korean won worth of Samsung shares, reversing eight consecutive days of net selling that began September 9. Institutional investors also bought 1.132 trillion Korean won worth of shares. Samsung announced approximately 3 trillion won in total cash dividends for the third quarter, significantly above the typical

According to Ruchir Sharma, chairman of Rockefeller International (Rockefeller Capital Management's global division), South Korea's extreme stock market volatility has damaged the nation's brand value. In a column published in the Financial Times today (September 21), Sharma attributed the swings to high retail investor participation and the increasing impact of AI-driven market movements. Sharma noted that South Korea's volatility over the past 12 months was among the most severe since records

Korea Investment & Securities raised its target price for Cosmax to 340,000 Korean won from 300,000 won on September 21, maintaining a 'buy' rating. The brokerage estimated the cosmetics manufacturer's Q3 revenue at 787.7 billion won and operating profit at 65.6 billion won, representing increases of 34.5% and 53.4% year-over-year, respectively. Domestic operations are expected to lead growth, with domestic revenue forecast at 527.1 billion won (up 37.4%) and operating profit at 57.3 billion won

According to Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee, on September 21, the Fed can optimistically return to its 2% inflation target provided there is no further evidence of overheating demand. Goolsbee noted the Fed is still analyzing how much of current inflation stems from supply shocks versus demand pressures.

On September 21 at 9 a.m., the 169th China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand joint Mekong River patrol enforcement operation launched. Prior to the operation, the four countries' law enforcement agencies held a commandant joint meeting and multilateral information exchange meeting in Jinghong to consult on combating transnational crime and information sharing.

According to Gate's official announcement, on September 21, Gate completed cash dividend distributions for 176 U.S. equities including Google (GOOGL), McDonald's (MCD), and Home Depot (HD), with USDT settlements processed automatically for users based on their holdings. The dividends covered equities with ex-dividend dates between September 14 and 18, spanning technology, semiconductors, financial services, energy, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, real estate REITs, utilitie

According to on-chain analyst 余烬, Garrett Jin whale entity (0x92ea...50e9) closed a 1,333 BTC long position 20 minutes ago that was opened 3 days prior at $78,057 per BTC. The position, valued at $112 million, was closed at $84,455, generating a profit of $8.38 million. The entity also liquidated a ZEC short position earlier today and currently holds no positions on Hyperliquid, though its on-chain address maintains holdings in BTC, ETH, and ZEC spot assets.

According to CryptoNews, Apple posted a U.S.-based Apple Pay Financial Product Strategy Lead role with a base salary range of $149,700 to $280,000, listing expertise in stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and crypto technology among desired skills. The position supports the Apple Card and Apple Cash team in developing long-term financial product strategy and evaluating blockchain-related partnerships. Meanwhile, Google is recruiting an Industry Principal Architect, Web3, in Hong Kong to support ins

According to Bloomberg, U.S. retail investors are actively seeking early exposure to AI unicorns like Anthropic and OpenAI through multiple channels including brokers, large share purchases, and pre-IPO funds ahead of their anticipated public listings on September 21. One California retiree, 66, opened accounts at eight brokerages and plans to subscribe for Anthropic shares worth approximately 30 percent of his net assets, intending to sell on the IPO's first day. Investors in off-exchange funds

According to Guru Club, on September 21, WTI crude oil futures fell 3.46% to $92.758 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures declined 3.04% to $96.276 per barrel.

According to Iranian media reports on September 20, Iran's judiciary sealed a French language teaching center operated by the French Embassy in Tehran on national security grounds, based on an order issued by the Tehran Prosecutor's Office. Iranian officials stated that the center had been operating irregularly for years under the guise of language education despite multiple compliance notices. Iran accused the center of engaging in activities harmful to Iranian culture and national security, in

According to Lookonchain, an address opened a 10x leveraged long position of 236 BTC on Aster DEX, currently with unrealized profits of $726,000.

According to Yicai, Li Auto executive Ma Donghui announced today that the company's self-developed chips and silicon carbide modules are available for external supply, citing their small size, strong compatibility, and ease of integration by other manufacturers. However, Li Auto will not supply its proprietary battery pack (PACK), as it is customized to the company's vehicle specifications and production capacity planning. "Self-developed components that can be standardized can be sold externall

According to Stifel on September 21, Micron Technologies (MU) is expected to beat consensus estimates for both its fiscal Q4 ending August 31, 2026, and November quarter guidance, supported by continued strength in the memory market. Stifel maintained its Buy rating and $1,500 price target. However, the analyst expects the beat margin to be more modest than prior quarters due to pricing caps in supply contracts and near-term bit shipment constraints. Stifel also forecasts DRAM bit shipment growt

According to ChainCatcher, attackers exploited a Kasplex KRC-20 off-chain indexer signature verification vulnerability, transferring 186 million ZEAL and 54.398 billion NACHO tokens without holding the bridge custody wallet private keys. The attacker used five forged transactions to mint tokens on both the Igra Labs EVM layer and Kasplex L2, then sold them to Zealous Swap liquidity pools. Affected pools suffered KAS-side value losses ranging from 94% to 99.6%. Igra suspended iKAS exits to Kaspa

According to Jin10, on Monday, September 21, Federal Reserve official Goolsbee warned that the central bank cannot ignore repeated and prolonged supply shocks, and must respond in a way that could bring economic hardship. "Supply shocks are becoming more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting," Goolsbee said. He emphasized that once supply-side inflation shocks become sustained, the logic of ignoring them no longer holds. While the Fed's response to these shocks need not be as aggressive as

According to Bloomberg, South Africa's central bank has proposed subjecting crypto assets to foreign exchange controls, limiting their cross-border use. The measure has already caused at least 2.2 billion rand (approximately $135 million) in transactions to stall, affecting private equity and corporate fund management operations. The central bank confirmed the draft remains in the public comment phase with a deadline of September 30. Industry participants worry that formal implementation could p