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According to ChatGPT AI analysis, XRP is predicted to reach $2.50 as a realistic base case by the end of 2026, with a target range of $2.20 to $3.00. On August 6, XRPL 3.3.0 introduced upgrades including atomic transactions, permission delegation, sponsored fees, and confidential token transfers designed to enhance institutional asset utility on the ledger. XRP currently trades at $1.44925, up 1.85% on the session. Ripple's August investments in ZILO and Licuido support tokenized issuance and co

The U.S. Treasury Department published a 24-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on August 18, implementing Section 3 of the GENIUS Act and establishing restrictions on payment stablecoin issuance in the United States. Public comments are due October 19, ahead of the law's expected effective date on January 18, 2027, when unlicensed stablecoin issuance in the U.S. will generally become prohibited. A second major deadline arrives July 18, 2028, when digital-asset service providers generally cannot

According to JPM's U.S. market intelligence team led by Andrew Tyler, the trading desk shifted away from its bullish short-term stance on U.S. stocks ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting on September 16, citing rising uncertainty over rate prospects. Fed Chair Waller's hawkish comments have fueled increased market bets on rate hikes later this year, prompting the team to adopt a "tactically cautious" approach in the coming weeks.

According to Dailian, Korean preferred shares faced significant price discounts today (August 31), with Samsung Electronics preferred shares trading at 28.3% below ordinary shares, Hyundai Motor at 52.8% lower, and LG Electronics at 65.2% lower. Experts speaking at a Korean Corporate Governance Forum seminar attributed the gap primarily to differential corporate buyback policies rather than voting rights alone. Samsung's inclusion of preferred shares in past buyback programs had narrowed the dis

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 31 (U.S. Eastern Time afternoon), U.S. long-term Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels in 17 months amid escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions. President Donald Trump threatened swift retaliation for Iran's weekend attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan, stating during a Fox News interview that "we will strike them strongly." Brent crude futures for November settlement closed at $90.49 per barrel, up $2.39 (2.71%), marking the first close above

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 30-31, U.S. military airstrikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz region sent crude oil prices higher. WTI October futures closed at $85.76 per barrel, up 2.83%, while Brent crude rose 2.71% to $90.49. The strikes targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard missile placement systems on Laraki Island, Iran's key oil export hub, in response to Iranian threats in the strategic waterway. U.S. average gasoline prices reached $4.08 per gallon on August 31, mark

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump.

According to reports citing Trump's Truth Social post on August 31, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to support the construction of the White House banquet hall and military facility project. Trump stated the project is no longer subject to any obstacles or challenges, and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2028.

According to FinanceFeeds, KuCoin integrated FinChain Dollar (FUSD) into its off-exchange collateral mirroring solution on August 31, allowing eligible institutions to use the asset's value for trading without transferring it directly to the exchange. The arrangement separates custody from execution: institutions retain FUSD in a designated custody framework while KuCoin assigns collateral value to their trading accounts, permitting the token to accrue yield during trading activities. FUSD is an

According to the Texas Tribune, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to halt funding for Flock Safety's AI-powered surveillance cameras on Thursday night, his office confirmed. The Tribune's investigation found the state steered at least $30 million toward Flock's license-plate-reader network since 2023, much of it from a $1 auto-insurance fee intended for catalytic converter theft prevention. Abbott cited a "crackdown" as cities cancel contracts over privacy concerns and misuse rep

According to reports, the Trump administration reached pricing agreements with nine mid-sized pharmaceutical companies on Monday (August 30). The companies included Alcon, Astellas Pharma, BeiGene, BridgeBio, CSL, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Sun Pharmaceutical, Teva Pharmaceutical, and Ono Pharmaceutical. The companies committed to at least $19.6 billion in U.S. manufacturing investments in the near term and donated active pharmaceutical ingredients to the government strategic reserves. These agreeme

Chainalysis filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims this week challenging a $94.66 million blockchain analytics contract awarded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to rival TRM Labs. Chainalysis alleges ICE used undisclosed and overly restrictive procurement requirements to justify the sole-source deal. The contract covers forensic software and support for Homeland Security Task Force investigations through June 30, 2027. Chainalysis claims it was evaluated against criteria

According to Ran Neuner on The Wolf of All Streets, the Ethereum/Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) pair has broken a 9-year downtrend on the weekly chart, signaling the start of a new altcoin supercycle. The analyst believes the long-term weakness of altcoins against Bitcoin may be ending, and altcoins could offer higher return potential than Bitcoin in the emerging bull market. Neuner disclosed holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Zcash, Bittensor (TAO), NEAR Protocol, and Ethena (ENA), highligh

According to a new House Intelligence Committee report released on August 31, the panel warned of potential "Black Swan" artificial intelligence risks, cautioning that advanced AI tools could be leveraged by terrorists or adversaries to develop more dangerous weapons and conduct more destructive attacks. The committee noted that existing safeguards may not be sufficient to keep pace with AI's rapid advancement, and urged the U.S. intelligence community to accelerate responsible adoption of secur

On Monday, August 31, the U.S. 10-year benchmark Treasury yield climbed 3.20 basis points to 4.75% in the New York close, reaching 4.76% at 00:10 Beijing time. The yield is approaching the January 14, 2025 peak of 4.8069% and the October 23, 2023 high of 5.0187%.

According to CME/COMEX data reported by Yonhap Infomax, gold futures for December delivery (GCZ6) declined 1.17% to $4,476.80 per troy ounce on August 31 (U.S. Eastern time, 2:21 p.m.), extending losses from August 28's 2.88% drop. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Powell's hawkish comments at the Jackson Hole Symposium last week have pressured gold prices. CME FedWatch tool data shows the probability of a 25-basis-point rate hike in September increased to 65.9% from 57.0% on August 28, strengthening

On August 31, the U.S. crypto and crypto-related index rose 3.79% to 69.90 points, gaining 8.81% for the month of August. Bitcoin spot prices climbed 0.33% to $78,832.69 over the past 24 hours, with August gains reaching 25.18%, driven by significant rallies during August 19–21. Ethereum fell 0.91% to $2,473.34 but posted an August gain of 32.34%, with a notable surge on August 19.

According to Korea Exchange data released on September 1, foreign investors net sold 7.06 trillion won of SK Hynix stock during August, the largest selloff among Korean stocks, while retail investors net purchased 2.64 trillion won of the same stock. Samsung Electronics saw 819.8 billion won in foreign net selling but 2.29 trillion won in retail net buying. The divergence reflects foreign investors reducing risk exposure amid U.S. rate hike concerns and potential AI investment slowdown, while re

According to French media, Édouard Balladur, former Prime Minister of France, died on August 31 at age 97. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Balladur on social media and expressed condolences to his family.

According to Christine Tan, chief investment strategist at Franklin Templeton, on August 28, investors should shift focus beyond AI and semiconductor stocks to undervalued quality stocks in defense, shipbuilding, robotics, nuclear energy, and beauty-medical sectors during South Korea's second-half market outlook. Tan noted that two-thirds of Korean stock exchange-listed companies currently trade at price-to-book ratios of 1x or below, with 41% trading below 0.5x. She highlighted that South Korea