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According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, U.S. public support for war with Iran has fallen to 31%, marking the lowest level since the conflict began.

According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated on August 25 that the Treasury has not yet purchased any bonds under its expanded long-term debt buyback program, with operations set to begin on September 9. The Treasury previously announced an increase in buyback amounts, raising the minimum from $2 billion to $4 billion per operation through November 4. When asked whether further expansion was planned, Bessent said, "We haven't bought a single bond yet; the next operation starts Sept

According to Jin10 Data, on August 25, Treasury Secretary Bessent announced an expansion of long-term Treasury repurchases, raising the minimum amount per operation from $2 billion to $4 billion starting September 9 through November 4. When asked whether repurchases would expand further, Bessent stated, "We haven't bought a single bond yet; the next operation comes on September 9." The remark marked a shift from earlier hints that repurchase volumes might exceed the newly set floor, signaling a

According to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (COMEX), December gold futures reached $4,715.50 per troy ounce on August 24 (U.S. Eastern Time), up 0.75% from the previous session close of $4,680.60. The price marks the highest level since mid-May. The rally was driven by falling U.S. Treasury yields, as reports indicated the U.S. Treasury Department may use approximately $1 trillion from its Treasury General Account (TGA) to repurchase long-term bonds, pressuring long-term bond yields lower.

According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, SATA (under Strive) is set to raise sufficient capital to purchase over 130 Bitcoin, with 90 minutes remaining until the transaction closes. The fund has recorded over $125 million in trading volume over the past three days since returning to net asset value.

Houthi forces announced recently that all units and branches have been placed on highest alert status. The group issued a warning to Saudi Arabia, Israel, the United States, and their allies, stating that past rules have failed. Houthi officials warned against any 'foolish actions,' stating they would respond with military measures and shift the regional balance of power if provoked.

Bitcoin nearly reached $79,989 on Monday before settling around $79,200, marking an approximate 3% daily gain and pushing its market capitalization to $1.59 trillion. The cryptocurrency briefly dipped below $77,000 earlier in the day before rebounding through multiple surges. Market liquidations topped $396 million across the 24-hour period, with short positions wiped out accounting for $222 million, according to Coinglass data. Bitfinex analysts noted that sustained spot demand is needed to bre

According to Jin10, Shanghai Gold (Au) main contract closed up 0.61% at 1,006 yuan per gram, Shanghai Silver (Ag) main contract closed down 0.65% at 16,775 yuan per kilogram, and SC crude oil main contract closed down 0.98% at 588 yuan per barrel as of 2:30 AM on August 25.

According to PitchBook data reported by Bloomberg, crypto mergers and acquisitions reached $8.6 billion across 267 transactions in 2025, nearly four times the $2.17 billion recorded in 2024. Architect Partners, using different methodology, placed total deal value at $12.9 billion for the same period. Three major transactions defined the year: Coinbase completed a $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, combining $700 million in cash with approximately 11 million Class A shares; Stripe closed a $1.1

U.S. crude oil futures settled at $85.01 per barrel overnight, declining $2.05, or 2.35% from the previous close.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, on Monday, August 24, evening session, gold T+D closed up 0.09% at 1,000.78 yuan per gram, while silver T+D declined 0.74% to 16,655.0 yuan per kilogram.

According to Bloomberg, Kraken's IPO, initially planned for Q1 2026, has been postponed to 2027, reported CoinDesk. The exchange paused its listing plans in March 2026 after confidentially filing with the SEC in November 2025, citing difficult market conditions. Kraken's valuation has shown significant divergence between primary and secondary markets. The exchange raised $800 million at a $20 billion valuation in November 2025, but Forge Global's secondary market pricing placed Kraken at $12.19

According to Tokenomics.com, 14,175,778 Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens worth approximately $1.2 billion will unlock on August 29, representing 1.4% of total supply and 2.7% of the token's $19.5 billion market cap. Insiders, including early investors, will receive 46.6% of the release, with the community and Hyper Foundation receiving 46.3% and 7% respectively. HYPE touched an all-time high of $83.27 on August 24 before settling around $77.50 (CoinGecko). Historical data shows mixed price reactions to

According to Congressional disclosures filed with the Clerk of the House, Nancy Pelosi acquired 15,000 Bloom Energy (BE) common shares, 200 BE call options with a $100 strike price, and 10,000 Intel (INTC) common shares in transactions on July 24 and July 28. The BE call options and INTC call options are set to expire on June 17, 2027. The combined disclosed portfolio value ranges between $3 million and $12 million for BE holdings and $250,000 to $500,000 for INTC holdings. Following the disclos

Shanghai Futures Exchange crude oil 2610 contract fell 0.98% overnight to 587.8 yuan per barrel. Shanghai gold rose 0.61%, while Shanghai silver declined 0.65% during the same session.

According to Xinhua, France's President Emmanuel Macron met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on August 24 at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

According to Money Today, South Korea's KOSDAQ market showed signs of recovery on August 24 following regulatory curbs on single-stock leverage ETFs. The KOSDAQ Advanced Decline Ratio (ADR) climbed to 107.11%, up 7.04 percentage points from the previous day, indicating improved fund circulation across the market. The KOSDAQ index rose 1.42% to 813.33, posting gains in 11 of the month's 15 trading days. KODEX KOSDAQ 150, the largest passive ETF tracking the index, attracted 360.5 billion Korean w

According to The Block, cryptocurrency exchange volume doubled last week to $37 billion, rebounding from yearly lows. The volume remains below the 12-month high of $105 billion recorded shortly after the 10/10 liquidations. Bitcoin and Ethereum gained over 23% and 30% last week respectively, with the broader altcoin market rising approximately 13% in the same period.

According to the U.S. Central Command, on August 24, the military has forced 71 merchant vessels off course, disabled 3 ships, and boarded 2 vessels to ensure compliance with related requirements. The command has permitted more than 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid supplies to proceed.

According to Jin10, on August 25, U.S. President Trump criticized Canadian leaders on his Truth Social platform, dismissing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's statements as "posturing" and accusing Canada of decades-long dependence on American support. Trump stated that Canada's economy relies heavily on U.S. funds and energy, with significant electricity, oil, and natural gas transiting through American territory. He warned that if Canada does not "behave properly," it will face more severe consequenc