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According to Seoul Economyx Signal, South Korea's top 10 conglomerates disposed of 17.7 trillion won in subsidiaries and business units over the past two years as of September 8. The figure covers 18 management rights transfer deals; including minority stake sales, total asset disposals are estimated to exceed 20 trillion won. SK Group led the rebalancing effort, including the sale of SK Specialty (85% stake) for 2.7 trillion won to PE firm Han & Company in December 2024, and SK Siltrон (70.6% s

According to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Russia launched attacks targeting media and journalists today. Zelenskyy stated that stopping Russia requires international coordination and joint effort.

According to CoinPaper, Zcash (ZEC) surged above $1,200, reaching its highest level in nearly a decade after climbing 40% in a week. The rally has significantly outpaced Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Grayscale launched its Zcash ETF, ZCSH, on NYSE Arca in late August, attracting at least $34.4 million in net inflows shortly after launch and providing a fresh source of institutional demand. ZEC's breakout also triggered substantial short liquidations, with approximately $34.5 million of

San-in Godo Bank announced today (September 8) that it has partnered with IT services firm NTT Data and digital-securities provider Securitize Japan to develop a tokenized securities platform. The bank aims to issue its own bond-type security tokens and sell them directly to investors, with a debut targeted within fiscal 2026. The initial offering is expected to raise several hundred million yen with minimum investment units starting from tens of thousands of yen, aimed at individual investors.

According to ChainCatcher, The Hashgraph Group, Merck, and PwC Germany are piloting a cocoa traceability solution that combines Merck's M-Trust physical authentication technology with TrackTrace, a digital product passport platform built on the Hedera network. The system verifies cocoa's origin, authenticity, quality, recall requirements, and compliance data from farm to consumer. Large operators and traders must comply with EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements by December 30, 2026. T

According to a statement from Japan's Foreign Ministry, Japanese Foreign Minister Shigeru Motegi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a 20-minute phone call at 4:30 PM Beijing time on September 8. Motegi expressed serious concern over escalating military tensions between the US and Iran, emphasizing the urgent need to de-escalate the situation and restore dialogue. He strongly urged Iran to demonstrate maximum flexibility. Regarding future management of the Strait of Hormuz, Japan st

According to New1, Bithumb Holdings recently appointed Kim Ki-beom, former head of external partnerships at Bithumb, as its new representative. Lee Jae-won, who previously served as both Bithumb representative and Bithumb Holdings representative, will step down from the Holdings role to focus on exchange operations.

According to Yonhap Infomax, USD/KRW rose to 1,345.60 won at 3:30 PM Seoul market on September 8, up 5.10 won from the prior close, after falling intraday to mid-1,330 won levels. The recovery was supported by settlement demand inflows following news that South Korea's National Pension Fund had halted currency hedging and resumed dollar purchases. Foreign exchange dealers noted that the 1,330s level may signal a near-term bottom, with traders expecting a further 10-20 won rebound from current le

According to Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Michele Hauser, the board will discuss a potential interest rate increase this month, though the outcome remains uncertain. The comments reflect ongoing deliberation within the central bank regarding monetary policy adjustments.

According to Jin10, on September 8, Iran's Foreign Minister and Japan's counterpart held discussions on Hormuz Strait issues. Iran's FM claimed major progress has been achieved and stated that the U.S. commitment to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding would pave the way for normalizing the situation.

According to ChainCatcher and Reuters reports, President Trump stated on September 6 that he has earned "hundreds of billions of dollars" through stock holdings and other assets for the United States, emphasizing that "I do this for our country, not for myself." Federal government ethics office filings disclosed that Trump reported between $220 million and $750 million in personal securities transactions in the first three months of 2026. Annual financial disclosures showed Trump's total income

According to Binance Research, the cryptocurrency market cap jumped 17.6% to reach $2.70 trillion in September 2026, marking the strongest ETF month of the year. Bitcoin posted a 24.8% gain over seven days, a move that ranked in the top 1% of weekly price swings recorded since 2020. The rally was primarily rates-driven, fueled by U.S. Treasury buyback expansion that pushed pressure away from bond yields into the dollar. Portfolio composition shifted noticeably, with crypto equity holdings rising

According to RBA Deputy Governor Hauser, inflation in July came in slightly higher than expected.

On September 8, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a discussion paper from its Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures, according to the official announcement. The paper examines critical challenges posed by third-party services to financial market infrastructures, including payment systems and central counterparties.

According to FinanceFeeds analysis, Bloom Energy (BE) shares rose 7.35% to close at $252.87 on September 4, 2026, after the company's announcement that it will join the S&P 500 before market open on September 21. The stock added a further 5.25% in after-hours trading to $266.14. Over the preceding twelve months, Bloom Energy shares surged 360.6% from $54.91 on September 4, 2025. Analysts frame the stock in divergent scenarios: a $400 bull case assumes FY2027 revenue near $7 billion at mid-30s gr

According to Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Orban on September 8, Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country after authorities found they engaged in activities prohibited under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The Hungarian Foreign Ministry notified the Russian ambassador of the decision. Orban stated the move aims to protect Hungary's security and sovereignty and does not mean breaking diplomatic relations with Russia, adding that Hungary r

According to Goldman Sachs executives on Tuesday, refined product flows through the Hormuz Strait have fallen to 35% of pre-crisis levels, while crude oil flows remain at 70%. Daan Struvyen, co-head of Goldman's global commodities research, noted that Middle East supply disruptions have disproportionately impacted refined products, particularly heavy fuels like diesel. Historical data from Kpler ship tracking shows daily refined product exports from the Middle East through Hormuz averaged 2.2 mi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia this fall, according to his statement.

According to Jin10, on September 8, President Zelensky disclosed that the next Ukraine-US-Russia tripartite talks could take place in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, or Switzerland. Zelensky stated Ukraine had received invitations from different countries. He also noted that Ukraine and the US have agreed on another American delegation visit to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of avoiding prolonged gaps between meetings.

According to Russian Defense Ministry statement on September 8, Russian military launched widespread strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure early on September 8, using land-based, air-based, and sea-based precision weapons as well as long-range attack drones. The strikes targeted Ukrainian defense industry facilities involved in drone and cruise missile production and storage, military supply logistics centers in Kyiv city and Kyiv region, cargo-handling facilities at Chornomorsk port in O