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03:03

Solana Meme Coin fone Surges 97x in 24 Hours, Market Cap Briefly Exceeds $4M

According to GMGN, Solana-based Meme coin fone surged 97x on August 27, with its market cap briefly breaking above $4 million and currently trading around $3.9 million. The token's narrative centers on the 'apeonfone' concept, reflecting the trend of increasingly mobile and social Meme coin trading, drawing parallels to dogwifhat's 'a dog with a hat' meme from the previous cycle.
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Nvidia Q2 Revenue Hits $96.2B as South Korea Limits Gains With Rate Hike on August 27

According to MoneyToday, South Korea's KOSPI index opened 2.76% higher on August 27 morning, but gains narrowed to 1.81% following the Bank of Korea's rate hike announcement. The central bank raised its benchmark rate to 3%, marking two consecutive increases. Nvidia's second-quarter revenue reached $96.22 billion, up 106% year-over-year and marking a 13th consecutive quarter of record sales. Data center revenue, which includes AI chip sales, surged 117% to $89 billion, with operating margins rea
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03:02

South Korea Taxes Stablecoin Gains at 20% While Foreign Exchange Profits Remain Tax-Free

According to South Korea's Ministry of Finance and Economy on August 25, stablecoin gains are taxed at 20% as digital assets, while foreign exchange gains remain tax-free, creating a tax disparity. Under the country's income tax law effective January 1, 2027, digital asset transactions face a 2.5 million won exemption threshold and a 20% tax rate (up to 22% including local taxes). The Korean Accounting Association flagged this inconsistency, noting that dollar-based stablecoins experience exchan
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02:55

Western Theater Command Arrives by Y-20 Transport Aircraft in Tibet on August 27 to Aid Jilong Mudslide Relief

According to CCTV News, on August 27 at 10:30 AM, a guidance team from the Western Theater Command arrived by Y-20 transport aircraft at a Tibetan plateau airbase, following a mudslide disaster triggered by Nepal on August 26 that caused significant casualties and missing persons in Jilong County, Shigatse. The team immediately proceeded by motorized transport to reinforce command operations at the affected site.
02:53

Singapore Electronics Output Slows to 11-Month Low at 11.2% Growth, but AI Infrastructure to Support Sector

According to Maybank economists, Singapore's electronics output grew 11.2% year-over-year in July, the slowest pace in 11 months, down from 21.1% in June, partly due to a high base effect from the prior year. Despite the slowdown, the bank expects the industry to benefit from continued global AI infrastructure expansion. Maybank highlighted that Singapore holds approximately 20% of the global semiconductor equipment manufacturing market, positioning the country to capitalize on sustained demand
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02:46

Brazil Sues Discord for $97M Over Minor Protection Failures

According to Reuters, Brazil's government sued Discord, demanding 500 million reais (approximately $97 million) in collective damages for allegedly failing to comply with child and adolescent protection laws. The lawsuit also requires Discord to improve age verification, parental controls, content moderation, and safety mechanisms. Failure to comply will result in daily fines of 500,000 reais. Discord responded, stating the lawsuit is "disproportionate," and said it has proposed technical adjust
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02:45

Park Hyun-joo Criticizes Samsung, SK Hynix Dividend Policies; Urges Investment Focus on August 26

According to the financial investment industry, Park Hyun-joo, chairman of Mirae Asset Group, criticized Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's shareholder return policies on August 26. Park emphasized that excessive dividends would hinder the emergence of new semiconductor champions, and called instead for increased capital accumulation and investment to strengthen corporate fundamentals.
02:44

South Korea's Money Supply Fluctuations Driven by BOK RP Operations on August 27

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's monetary base is expected to face fluctuating pressures on August 27 due to multiple factors. The Bank of Korea (BOK) RP purchases of 37 trillion won on August 12 and fiscal allocations of 4 trillion won will increase money supply, while RP maturities of 30 trillion won and 11 trillion won are set to reduce it. On the previous trading day (August 26), reserve money fell short by 2.829 trillion won, while cumulative reserves stood at a surplus of 34.4415
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02:44

Economist Calls U.S. Treasury's Treasury Buyback Policy Political Tool Ahead of Midterm Elections

According to The Economist, on August 26, the U.K. economic weekly criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's long-term Treasury buyback expansion policy as a political tool aimed at the midterm elections rather than a genuine measure to secure bond market liquidity. The magazine stated that the policy's true purpose is to boost Treasury prices and lower yields to reduce American homeowners' mortgage rate burdens and satisfy President Donald Trump, particularly as inflation-driven voter
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02:43

PIMCO Economist Warns Buybacks Cannot Change Long-Term Bond Fundamentals

According to Tiffany Wilding, an economist at PIMCO, on August 26, the U.S. Treasury's recent expansion of long-term bond buybacks helps market function but cannot fundamentally alter bond valuations. Wilding stated that while buybacks may reduce borrowing costs over time, the Treasury alone cannot reshape the underlying fundamentals of long-term debt markets. Wilding referenced the 1970s as a cautionary example of opportunistic financing, warning that stable and predictable debt management is e
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02:43

Baidu Dazi Surges 1,063% Month-over-Month to 6.74M MAU in July

According to Baidu's press conference, Baidu Dazi reached 6.74 million monthly active users in July, up 1,063% month-over-month, ranking second on the AI Office Agent rankings and first on the growth chart. Daily question submissions increased 60-fold during the period, making it the fastest-growing AI office agent product on the list.