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09:33

Trader BonkGuy Holds Over 2% of MARSCOIN, Up 82.79% in Value

According to Odaily, trader BonkGuy has accumulated over 2% of MARSCOIN's total token supply. After trading in a $30–60 million market cap range for approximately one month, MARSCOIN recently listed on Binance Futures. BonkGuy's holdings total 24.9 million MARSCOIN tokens, valued at approximately $1.7804 million with an unrealized gain of $815,300 on his cumulative investment of $948,000. He views MARSCOIN as one of the key narratives on BNB Chain, combining Musk, CZ, and Mars elements while off
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09:32

MiniMax CEO Sets AGI Milestone at 1% Global GDP, Targets $10B ARR by Year-End

According to Bloomberg, MiniMax co-founder Yeyi Yun stated at the Goldman Sachs Asia Leaders Summit in Hong Kong that artificial general intelligence (AGI) should be measured by AI's ability to independently generate 1% of global GDP. She highlighted early signs of AGI through AI's autonomous planning, execution, and self-evaluation capabilities. Yun emphasized MiniMax's priority is advancing AI capabilities over expansion, expressing growing confidence in reaching $1 billion annual recurring re
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09:32

FGL Market Cap Breaks $1.52M on Robinhood

According to Odaily, FGL's market capitalization on Robinhood surpassed $1.52 million. FGL is based on the Nasdaq-listed Founder Group Limited, with a global market value of approximately $175,000.
09:29

XRP Spot ETF Records $26.2M Inflows on Aug. 28, Extending 10 Consecutive Days of Net Buying

According to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart, spot XRP ETFs recorded $26.2 million in net inflows on Aug. 28, pushing cumulative inflows to over $1.5 billion since launch. The streak of 10 consecutive days of positive flows marks an unusually resilient pattern. XRP traded at $1.37 as of late Aug. 28, gaining slightly in the past 24 hours, while institutional buyers including Goldman Sachs (with approximately $87.4 million exposure per Q2 13F filings) continued accumulating via regu
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09:27

India's LNG Imports Surge 40% to 2.6M Tons in August, Highest Since October 2020

According to Jin10 on September 1, India's liquefied natural gas imports surged 40% year-over-year to 2.6 million tons in August, marking the highest monthly level since October 2020, according to vessel tracking data. The spike reflects increased purchasing by fertilizer producers benefiting from government subsidies, as well as city gas distributors forced to seek spot LNG following government restrictions on domestic natural gas supply. Keshal Sumit, senior global LNG analyst at Energy Aspect
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09:26

Billionaire Ackman Returns to Netflix With 3.15M Share Purchase After Four-Year Hiatus

According to Pershing Square's latest filing disclosed in August 2026, billionaire investor Bill Ackman has reinvested in Netflix approximately four years after exiting his position. Pershing Square USA now holds 3.15 million Netflix shares, representing 4.9% of the fund's portfolio. The move marks a dramatic reversal from 2022, when Ackman sold his entire Netflix stake after losses exceeded $400 million. Ackman stated Netflix has "essentially won the streaming wars" with over 325 million paid s
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09:24

Shein Prices Hong Kong IPO at $1.7B, Shares Fall 10% on Tariff Concerns

Shein priced its Hong Kong IPO at HK$48.56 per share on Tuesday, raising approximately $1.7 billion and valuing the fast-fashion retailer at $26.5 billion. Shares initially dropped as much as 10% to around HK$43.72 before recovering most losses, reflecting investor concerns over the company's growth outlook and changing tariff rules. The $26.5 billion valuation represents a 73% decline from Shein's nearly $100 billion private valuation in 2022. Tariff changes in major markets are pressuring the
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09:23

Coincheck Group and DFNS Partner to Launch Institutional Custody Services in Japan on September 1

According to Foresight News, Coincheck Group and DFNS signed a strategic partnership on September 1, 2026, to deploy institutional-grade digital asset custody and wallet technology for Japanese financial institutions. The collaboration will enable Coincheck, Inc., the group's Japan-based subsidiary, to offer secure, compliant custody services that meet regulatory requirements and institutional standards.
09:22

Hangxiao Steel Structure Signs $1.66B Petrochemical Equipment Contract in Nigeria on September 1

According to Jin10, Hangxiao Steel Structure signed a DEP project procurement contract with Dangote Petroleum Refining Free Trade Zone Enterprise on September 1. The contract value is $1.66 billion (approximately 1.128 billion Chinese yuan), covering the design, manufacturing, supply and related services for core process equipment and key materials for the expansion of Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refining facility. The contract duration is 30 months.
09:21

National Pension Fund Increases Large-Cap Stakes in August, Raises GS Construction to 10.02%

According to Korea Economic Daily, South Korea's National Pension Fund increased stakes in large-cap value stocks during August while reducing exposure to underperforming mid-cap companies. The fund raised its stake in GS Construction from 7.82% to 10.02%, purchasing 1.88 million shares, with the company trading at an estimated price-to-book ratio of 0.63x in 2026—a typical undervaluation threshold. The fund also increased holdings in NHN from 9.62% to 10.12% and raised S-Oil stake from 9.35% to
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09:21

SK D&D Closes at 3650 KRW on Ex-Rights Day, Down 11.62% Despite 29.89% Intraday Gain

According to Korea Exchange, SK D&D closed at 3650 Korean won on September 1, the ex-rights day for its paid-in capital increase, marking a gain of 840 won (29.89%) from the adjusted benchmark price of 2810 won. However, compared to the previous trading day's close of 4130 won, the stock fell 480 won (11.62%). The benchmark price was adjusted downward to reflect share dilution from the new share issuance. The company's first-tranche offering price was set at 2260 won per share on August 28, 26%
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09:18

Thailand's SEC Proposes Allowing Retail Investors Access to Offshore Crypto Derivatives by September 30

According to Cointelegraph, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal to allow intermediaries to provide retail investors access to offshore cryptocurrency derivatives. Compliant products must mirror domestic crypto derivatives structures (underlying assets, expiration dates, leverage, settlement methods) and trade on exchanges with central counterparty clearing mechanisms under international regulatory oversight. Non-compliant products will be restricted to institutional i
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09:17

DeFi Development Corp Plans $20M Series C Preferred Share Issuance to Expand SOL Holdings

According to The Block, DeFi Development Corp (NASDAQ: DFDV), a Solana treasury company, announced plans on Monday to issue up to $20 million in Series C perpetual preferred stock at $10 per share with an initial annual dividend rate of 13%. The company intends to use the proceeds to purchase additional SOL and other crypto-related assets. DFDV currently holds approximately 2.33 million SOL, having increased its position by roughly 19,000 SOL last week at an average price of $98.14 per share.
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09:15

POSCO Holdings Receives 'Buy' Rating and 490,000 KRW Price Target as Profit Forecast Rises 66%

According to Eugene Investment Securities analyst Kim So-jeong on September 1, POSCO Holdings received a new 'buy' rating with a target price of 490,000 Korean won (approximately $375 USD). The investment bank projects the conglomerate's full-year operating profit will reach 3 trillion Korean won, up 66% year-over-year, driven by stabilized raw material costs and improved margins across steel, energy, and lithium segments. For the third quarter, the bank forecasts operating profit of 430 billion
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09:07

South Korean Retail Investors Net Purchase $70.39B in US Stocks in Two Months as Won Strengthens to 1,360

According to Korea Securities Depository data, South Korean retail investors have net purchased US stocks worth approximately 9.71 trillion Korean won ($70.39 billion) over the past two months. The surge reflects reduced foreign exchange headwinds as the Korean won strengthened to 1,360 against the US dollar—its highest level in 13 months—amid broader shifts away from the domestic KOSPI market. The SOXL ETF, which provides 3x leverage to the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, emerged as the leadi
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09:07

AI Fiesta Expands Across Southeast Asia With Partnerships in Singapore and Philippines, Reaches 1M+ Users

According to its official statement, AI Fiesta, an Indian consumer AI app founded in 2025, announced on September 1 that it was expanding in Southeast Asia through partnerships with giga in Singapore and Globe Telecom in the Philippines. The tie-ups will integrate AI Fiesta's service into telecom offerings in both markets—gigaFLEX+ plans in Singapore and micro-tiered plans for Globe's prepaid market in the Philippines. The company reported over 1 million registered users across India, Nepal, Bhu
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