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According to the Dutch Data Protection Authority, Uber was fined €825 million on August 21 for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The company automatically deactivated driver accounts through automated systems without sufficiently informing affected drivers or conducting manual reviews as required under data protection regulations.

According to the Wall Street Journal citing sources on August 21, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoe is expected to depart by year-end. His relationship with Defense Secretary Hegseth has remained strained in recent months.

China and Indonesia held the inaugural meeting of their Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue mechanism on August 21 in Jakarta, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiyono. The two nations decided to launch the formulation of a five-year action plan, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relationship.

According to Barron's, DZ Bank analyst Markus Leistner initiated coverage of SpaceX on Friday, August 21, assigning a sell rating with a 100 USD price target, implying a potential 25% downside from the stock's recent trading levels. The move contrasts sharply with Wall Street consensus: 75% of analysts covering the company rate it a buy, with an average price target of 226 USD, 126% higher than Leistner's projection.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 517.80 points (0.98%) to 53,277.01 on Aug 21, rebounding from recent market declines. Bargain-hunting inflows and strong U.S. services sector expansion boosted investor sentiment, offsetting continued gains in long-term Treasury yields.

Cuba's UN Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán recently questioned U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in an interview, asking "What is the United States afraid of?" Guzmán pointed out that Washington imposes new sanctions nearly every two weeks while claiming Cuba's government is ineffective, and blocks Cuban development initiatives through sanctions. Guzmán stated that despite decades of U.S. calls for Cuban reform, American sanctions have become the "main obstacle" to Cuba's comprehensive reform effor

According to Bloomberg, Boeing faces a potential strike as early as October 7 after the company and union failed to schedule further negotiations. Vice President Ben Nimmergut stated the company had submitted "a strong contract proposal" aimed at keeping employees "at the top of the market" in pay and benefits in the Pacific Northwest region.

According to Bitcoin News on X, VanEck predicts that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 by 2029. The asset management firm made the projection as part of its long-term price forecast for the leading cryptocurrency.

According to HyperliquidNews, HIP-3 open interest declined by $820 million over the past 5 days from its peak of $4.57 billion.

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 21 (4 p.m. ET), the U.S. dollar weakened amid concerns over the Treasury Department's expanded buyback program. The dollar-yen rate declined to 159.003 yen from 159.118 yen the previous day, while the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.052 points to 98.832. Capital Economics' Jonas Goltermann noted that any signs of financial repression or unconventional policy hurt dollar sentiment. The dollar later pared losses after U.S. Treasury yields rose and crude oil rebounded

According to Korea Exchange data, on August 22, foreign investors purchased Samsung Electronics for 439.4 billion won and SK Hynix for 14.4 billion won, despite selling net 171.1 billion won in the broader KOSPI market. The buying pattern reflects growing foreign interest in semiconductor stocks, following similar net purchases of 967.6 billion won in chip leaders on August 18. Falling currency exchange rates and the near-completion of foreign investor rebalancing from earlier 2026 gains are cre

According to Korean Exchange data released August 22, SK Hynix swung more than 5% on 12 of 23 trading days in the past month (July 21 - August 21), with a maximum single-day swing of 29.95% up or 14.65% down. Samsung Electronics moved 5%+ on 10 trading days, reaching 26.81% gain and 13.39% loss respectively. Combined, the two chipmakers accounted for 50.93% of Kospi's total market capitalization and 54.44% of trading volume. During the same period, four single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking both

MicroStrategy shares gained 7.5% to trade above $120 on Friday as Bitcoin rebounded to briefly trade as high as $79,400, marking the stock's highest level in two months. The rally also boosted the company's Variable Rate Series A Preferred Stock (STRC), which traded above $96 for the first time since June. Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with 840,447 BTC worth approximately $65.2 billion, has increased its cash reserves to $4.8 billion over the past two months, prioritizing liq

According to sources familiar with the matter, artificial intelligence company Anthropic plans to add Citigroup as a lead underwriter for its initial public offering. If confirmed, Citi would join Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan as core underwriters. Anthropic could submit its IPO registration statement to regulators as early as the end of August. Citi has positioned itself among top U.S. IPO underwriters this year following its role in SpaceX's record-breaking $86.2 billion IPO.

According to Oman News Agency, on Aug 22, Iran's Foreign Minister Alagezi and Oman's Foreign Minister Bussaidi held phone talks and discussed ways to resume negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz, as well as efforts to restore freedom of navigation and maintain regional security and stability.

According to Critical Metals CEO Tony Segrich on August 22, the company's Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland is advancing as scheduled, with production expected to begin in 2029. The U.S.-listed firm has secured support from local communities and government officials. To address local concerns, Segrich said the company has purchased a cruise ship to house workers at the mine site, with the vessel expected to arrive within two months.

According to Korea Exchange, South Korean defense stocks plunged on August 22 amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. LIG Defense & Aerospace (079550) fell 11.69% to 695,000 KRW, while Han Wha Aerospace (012450) declined 7.03%. The selloff was attributed to profit-taking activity following gains earlier in the month.

The Crypto Innovation Council and Blockchain Association have filed a lawsuit challenging Illinois' new digital asset tax, arguing it violates the U.S. Constitution and discriminates against digital assets. The 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions is projected to generate $60 million in state revenue but faces criticism for taxing transactions rather than profits, raising concerns among crypto industry groups.

According to a statement from the Brazilian government, President Lula spoke with President Trump today (August 21), opposing U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods. The two leaders discussed bilateral trade, public security cooperation, and international issues during the 80-minute conversation. Lula contended that recent U.S. tariff measures against Brazil lack a factual basis and harm both nations, calling for continued dialogue to resolve differences.

The U.S. dollar experienced its worst week since late July on Friday (August 21), as the dollar index (DXY) fell 0.1% to 98.80, hovering near a three-month low, with weekly losses extending to around 0.9%. The weakness was driven by fiscal concerns and an unexpected U.S. Treasury intervention announced Wednesday to curb long-dated bond selloffs. The Treasury boosted long-term government debt buybacks from $2 billion to at least $4 billion, raising market concerns about currency depreciation pres