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12:05

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Civilians to Keep 500 Meters From U.S. Military Sites on July 24

According to Jin10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards issued a warning on July 24 calling on Middle Eastern civilians to immediately maintain at least 500 meters distance from U.S. military personnel locations to ensure safety. The Guards claimed the U.S. violated a prior Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding and has resumed military operations, launching strikes on Iranian infrastructure including bridges, railways, and ports that have caused civilian casualties. The Guards stated they will r
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12:03

EU Expands 21st Sanctions Round on Russia, Targeting 14 Crypto Platforms

According to ChainCatcher, the European Union in its latest round of sanctions expanded measures against Russia to target 14 crypto-related platforms operating in Georgia, the United Arab Emirates, and Panama. The sanctions specifically focus on the A7 cross-border payment network, its newly established African affiliate, and the A7A5 stablecoin used to circumvent restrictions. The EU also introduced a tool enabling comprehensive prohibition of crypto asset services used by Russia. Beyond digita
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11:57

B2C2 Seeks Valuation Exceeding $1B in Acquisition Talks Over Past 18 Months

According to ChainCatcher, B2C2, a crypto market maker 90% owned by SBI Holdings, has been in acquisition discussions with multiple potential buyers over the past 18 months. The negotiations have been hindered by valuation disagreements, with B2C2 seeking a deal price exceeding $1 billion, which one informed source said is difficult to achieve in the current market environment.
11:56

SEC Requires Peptide Pharma to Clarify Shareholding Relations for Hong Kong IPO

According to China's SEC on July 24, the regulator disclosed supplementary material requirements for Peptide Pharma's Hong Kong IPO filing. The SEC requires the company to clarify whether shareholders holding less than 5% of shares have any related-party relationships and whether shareholding percentages should be combined. Per Hong Kong Stock Exchange disclosures on April 24, Peptide Pharma submitted its IPO application with joint sponsors Jefferies and Huatai International. The SEC additionall
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11:56

RWAs Generate $25.1B Trading Volume, Exceed All Other Assets on Hyperliquid for First Time

According to Blockworks data, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on perpetual DEX Hyperliquid generated $25.1 billion in trading volume from July 13 to July 19, accounting for 52% of the platform's total weekly volume of $48.2 billion and exceeding all other asset categories combined for the first time. Over the past month, RWA holders on Hyperliquid grew by 32% to 1.25 million users, while total tokenized RWA value rose by 3.5% to $36.7 billion, according to data aggregator RWA.xyz.
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11:55

SK Ethernics Stock Surges 114.57% in One Month Amid AI Data Center Power Demand Surge

According to Korea Exchange, SK Ethernics stock closed at 80,900 Korean won on June 24, up 114.57% from 37,750 won one month prior, significantly outpacing the KOSPI's 20.9% decline over the same period. The renewable energy company's gains accelerated recently, rising 44.90% over five trading days through June 24, driven by institutional and foreign investor net purchases of 106.8 billion won and 79 billion won respectively. The stock has also breached brokerage target prices, surpassing Hana S
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11:55

U.S. Secretary Rubio: Japan to Reduce Middle East Oil Imports, Increase U.S. Purchases

According to U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in an interview with Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Japan will gradually reduce oil imports from the Middle East and increase purchases from the United States and other regions. Rubio stated that U.S. oil and natural gas exports to Japan have already reached historic levels, with additional supply capacity available to support Japan during the transition period.
11:55

Malaysian Police Dismantle Bitcoin Mining Syndicate, Arrest 3, Seize 71 Rigs Generating $25K Monthly

According to Malaysian police, authorities dismantled a Bitcoin mining syndicate on July 22 and 23 following raids across four premises in Johor, Malaysia. Three local men were arrested and 71 cryptocurrency mining rigs were seized in the operation, which generated an estimated RM80,000 to RM100,000 ($25,000) in monthly profits. The bust was carried out by the Johor Contingent Police Headquarters' Criminal Investigation Department in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the national
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11:53

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral Rating on Intel With $150 Price Target on July 24

According to Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider, on July 24, Goldman Sachs maintained a neutral rating on Intel with a $150 per-share price target following Q2 earnings. Schneider cited stronger-than-expected performance in the data center and client segments, alongside significant gross margin expansion and positive commentary on supply agreements and capital expenditure as key drivers supporting the stock's potential for gains.
11:52

MIT and Queensland University Study Shows 12% Risk of AI-Enabled Bioweapons Causing Catastrophic Harm by 2030

According to Axios, a joint study by MIT FutureTech and the University of Queensland released today shows that 272 researchers assessing 24 AI risks identified a 12% probability that AI capabilities could lead to catastrophic outcomes—defined as over 1 million deaths or more than $100 billion in losses—before 2030 with current mitigation measures in place. The same probability applies to AI-enabled weapons and mass harm. Without mitigation measures, this risk exceeds 20%. The research ranked AI-
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11:51

China Securities Regulatory Commission Issues Supplementary Disclosure Requirements for Shida Shenghua Hong Kong IPO

According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, on July 24, the CSRC issued supplementary disclosure requirements for Shida Shenghua's Hong Kong IPO application. The regulator requested the company clarify whether its existing, under-construction, and planned-for-investment projects qualify as high-energy-consuming or high-emission operations, and whether they involve excess capacity management by the National Development and Reform Commission or Ministry of Industry and Information Tec
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11:45

Iran Claims U.S. Using Untested Weapons on Iranian Battlefield

According to Iran's military spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi, recently reported by CCTV International, the U.S. has deployed weapons and military equipment that have been developed and tested but never used in actual warfare on the Iranian battlefield. Shekarchi stated that "all tested but untested-in-combat weapons are being used against Iran," adding that combat capabilities and strategic plans prepared for a potential third world war have been redirected to ongoing operations in Iran.
11:43

Iran's Military Strikes U.S. Base in Kuwait on July 24, Releases Satellite Imagery

On July 24, Iran's military released satellite imagery showing a ballistic missile strike on the Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, operated by U.S. forces. According to Iran's military, the strike resulted in visible damage to multiple buildings at the facility. The military stated it conducted a new round of drone attacks that day against multiple U.S. targets in Kuwait using Alash-type unmanned aerial vehicles, targeting U.S. equipment storage facilities and military personnel quarters at multi
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