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According to statements from President Trump on August 26, the U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned that any Iranian ships or vessels laying new mines will face immediate systematic destruction. The U.S. is monitoring every section of the strait via the Space Force and tracking four nuclear facilities, including Parchin. Separately, a U.S. government official stated that Trump has submitted a landmark Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Con

Beike Biotechnology reported H1 2026 net profit of approximately $464 million, a 385.8% increase year-over-year. Revenue for the first half totaled around $3.219 billion, up 32.3% from the prior year period.

According to BlockBeats, on August 26, approximately 954,400 HYPE tokens will conclude their 7-day unstaking period and transfer to spot accounts over the next 24 hours, valued at approximately $78.09 million at current prices. The three largest recipient addresses will collectively receive approximately 676,900 HYPE tokens, worth about $55.38 million, representing approximately 70.9% of the total inflows. Address 0x0f99 is set to receive approximately 300,700 HYPE ($24.60M) by tomorrow morning,

According to BlockBeats, on August 26, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $314 million and $180 million respectively, marking the first trading day following the weekend surge. Ethereum ETF inflows accounted for 57.2% of Bitcoin's level, significantly outpacing Ethereum's 18.8% share of total cryptocurrency market capitalization by assets under management.

According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on August 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the outcomes of contacts between Russian intelligence and U.S. CIA Director William Ratcliffe. Peskov characterized the intelligence department contacts as a positive phenomenon and constructive process, though he noted it was premature to discuss whether such engagement could alleviate the current deep crisis in bilateral relations.

According to the CBI, the UK retail sales expectations index for August came in at -22, improving from -26 in the previous month.

According to Zijin Tianfeng Futures, methanol futures hit limit down on August 26 as U.S.-Iran negotiations ease, prompting crude oil prices to decline. The recent developments suggest that commercial shipping through the strait may resume, contributing to the downward pressure on both crude and methanol markets. On the supply side, recently added maintenance units include Cangzhou Zhongtie and Dingzhou Tianlu. Iran's methanol exports remain subdued, with August shipments at 4 vessels totaling 1

According to HyperliquidNews, Hyperliquid's active perpetual futures traders reached an all-time high of 291,500 on August 26, according to monitoring data.

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, long-term Bitcoin holders transferred over 297,000 BTC to exchanges recently, reaching the highest level since the start of 2026. This marks a significant shift as long-term holders switched from net accumulation to net reduction of approximately 21,000 BTC, the first such occurrence this year. Holders who have retained Bitcoin for 6 to 18 months showed the most active selling pressure. The increased outflows to exchanges signal a potential shift in mar

According to Odaily, MINIMAX-W (HK: 00100) reported first-half 2026 revenue of $117 million, representing a 283.1% year-over-year increase, with gross profit reaching $20.8 million. AI-native product revenue surged 100.9% to $42.6 million, driven by improved user engagement and stronger monetization of products including Horizon AI.

According to the Confederation of British Industry, the UK CBI retail sales balance fell to -48 in August from -26 the previous month, marking the largest decline in four months and signaling a sharp contraction in retail activity.

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's government bond yields fell slightly on August 26 as international oil prices dropped on easing U.S.–Iran military tensions and foreign investors bought treasury futures. The 3-year yield declined 1.4 basis points to 3.816%, while the 10-year yield fell 3.2 basis points to 4.288%, and the 30-year yield dropped 3.7 basis points to 4.595%. Caution ahead of the Bank of Korea's monetary policy decision on August 27 limited further gains in the afternoon. Mar

According to BlockBeats, Hyperliquid's HyperCore manual borrowing feature launched on testnet today (August 26). The company's co-founder Jeff Yan announced the update, noting that mainnet borrowing remains limited to portfolio margin mode for now. HyperEVM smart contracts can now access HyperCore's lending functions through CoreWriter and read-only precompiled contracts.

According to CryptoQuant, Binance USDC inflows have reached $470 million, marking a six-month high. The data was disclosed by CryptoQuant analyst AmrTHeisenberg.

According to Bloomberg and Reuters, Bangladesh confirmed on August 26 (local time) that it has finalized contract terms to procure Chinese J-10CE fighter jets. Zahed Ur Rahman, policy and strategy adviser to Bangladesh's government, announced the decision at a press briefing in Dhaka, though specific purchase quantities and costs were not disclosed. Local media reports suggest the government is considering acquiring up to 24 aircraft. The J-10CE gained international attention following its deplo

According to South Korean financial industry sources, the Joint Task Force for Stock Price Manipulation Eradication—jointly established by the Financial Services Commission, Financial Supervisory Service, and Korea Exchange—conducted a search and seizure at Hanmi Accounting Law Corp's Seoul office on August 25. The raid targets suspected misuse of non-public information for unfair gains.

According to Bloomberg on August 25, UK-based Aggreko filed for a U.S. initial public offering with an expected post-listing valuation of around $15 billion. Finland's Oura Health plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange as early as September, targeting up to $3 billion in IPO proceeds. The moves reflect a broader trend of European companies shifting to American markets, where Oura and Aggreko cite higher valuations and deeper liquidity compared to European exchanges.

According to BlockBeats, MINIMAX reported H1 2026 revenue of $117 million, up 283.1% year-over-year, on August 26. The company posted a net loss of $358 million, representing an 11% decline compared to the same period last year, while gross profit reached $20.8 million, surging 464.8% year-over-year.

According to Jin10 and Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia on August 26, Iran has upgraded its military capabilities and plans to shift its strategy from defense to offense to counter potential U.S. attacks. Akraminia stated that Iran conducted multiple preemptive strikes during the final stage of the conflict, including an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan that effectively deterred further American aggression. He added that Iran has made significant progress in rebuilding infra

Gold prices recently reached a three-month high while U.S. Treasury yields climbed to a 19-year high, reversing the traditional inverse relationship between the two assets. The precious metal surged 15% despite rising interest rates. Gold-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted increasing individual investor inflows, according to market observations.