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According to Jin10, in July Korean retail investors turned to equity-linked securities (ELS) with annual yields of 40-50%, amid a significant shift in risk appetite following a 22% plunge in the benchmark KOSPI index the previous month. ELS sales reached a three-year high, particularly for products linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Simultaneously, regulators began restricting retail demand for single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds, which amplified market volatility during the re

According to Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, Bitcoin may climb to $126,000 from the $79,500 level it reached on Aug 21, representing a 58% gain. He cautioned that the year-end $100,000 target may be too conservative. During the Aug 19-21 rally, Bitcoin short liquidations reached approximately $1.44 billion, marking the largest figure recorded by Coinglass since June 2021. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of roughly $1.92 billion over fi

According to Ansem on X, Kraken's parent company Payward recently obtained a complete CFTC license framework, including FCM, DCM, and DCO licenses following its acquisitions of NinjaTrader and Bitnomial. Ansem noted that Kraken is theoretically positioned as a potential collaboration partner for Hyperliquid's HIP-3 infrastructure, enabling the exchange to operate compliantly in the U.S. market.

According to Korea Exchange, between July and August 21, eight newly listed companies (excluding REITs and SPACs) on the Korean stock market averaged a -25% return, trading below their offer prices. Market volatility and strengthened regulations on concurrent listings have pressured the IPO sector in the third quarter.

According to Korean financial industry sources, Samsung Electronics' record 90-110 trillion won annual shareholder return plan announced on August 22 triggered a 4-5% stock decline in aftermarket trading, erasing earlier session gains. The company closed regular trading up 3.87% at 281,500 won after hitting 285,000 won intraday, but prices slipped to 260,000-270,000 won range post-announcement as the lack of immediate large-scale share buyback and cancellation plans disappointed investors. The r

According to CNBC, Broadcom is in talks to raise between $70 billion and $80 billion in debt to support AI companies including Anthropic and OpenAI, with reports suggesting the total could reach as high as $100 billion. The financing package is expected to comprise approximately $45 billion in senior debt and $35 billion in junior debt, though figures remain fluid. Blackstone and Apollo Global Management are among the firms participating in the discussions.

According to China's Maritime Safety Administration, the Zhanjiang Maritime Bureau issued a navigation warning on August 23 for live-fire exercises in the South China Sea from August 24–28. The restricted waters are off-limits daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.

According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks on August 27 at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming. Investors are awaiting clarity on how the Fed plans to address persistent inflation, though it remains uncertain whether he will provide explicit forward guidance.

According to Yonhap Infomax, NH Nonghyup Card launched 'the Origins', a VVIP credit card with a 3 million Korean won annual fee, on August 10. Within 10 days (8 business days), approximately 30 cards were issued, exceeding internal expectations. Targeting affluent customers aged 20-30, the card differs from competitors' premium offerings typically focused on middle-aged high-net-worth individuals. Exclusive benefits include complimentary premium taxi services (10 times annually), airport and hot

According to Watcher.Guru, Eric Trump denied rumors that a new Trump-themed meme token would be launched, calling the claims "absolutely not true." He stated: "Nobody is launching any kind of coin." The remarks directly addressed recent speculation about Trump-related token projects.

According to Korean investment trust operators, the ACE KRX Gold Bullion ETF's net assets reached 4.0209 trillion won as of August 20, up approximately 200 billion won from early August (3.823 trillion won on August 3). South Korean retail investors purchased the ETF on every trading day in August, with average daily net inflows of 3.4 billion won. Globally, central banks also stepped up gold purchases. Second-quarter central bank gold purchases reached 289 tonnes, a quarterly record, with China

According to Bitcoin Magazine, real estate investment company Cardone Capital purchased 350 bitcoins valued at $26.9 million on August 23.

Starting August 19, South Korea's financial regulator requires investors in 2x leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to maintain a minimum deposit of 30 million won before trading. Retail investors seeking exposure to Samsung Electronics or SK Hynix 2x leverage products must also complete mandatory pre-trade education and conduct at least five simulated trading sessions. These requirements mark a significant shift in the country's approach to regulating high-risk leveraged investment products.

According to ChainCatcher, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal announced the team is advancing a staking and tokenomics reform proposal in response to community demand. Key changes include launching native staking on Polygon PoS comparable to L1 chains, directing transaction priority fees to POL stakers under approved PIP-85, and projected staking rewards nearly doubling from actual network fees rather than inflation. Additional incentives such as discounted gas fees for staked POL are also plann

According to Meritz Securities, South Korean stock market companies recorded operating profit of 238 trillion won and net profit of 225 trillion won in Q2 2026, up 34.4% and 53.7% respectively from the previous quarter. However, excluding semiconductors, both metrics declined—operating profit fell 5.3% and net profit dropped 12.7%. The brokerage recommends investors seek alpha returns by targeting companies that exceed earnings expectations despite macro headwinds. Meritz highlighted stocks incl

According to Saudi media Hadath, on August 23, Israel conducted airstrikes between Saline and Rashaf towns in southern Lebanon.

According to Odaily's Meme tracking, MOIRA on Binance Smart Chain recently surpassed a $540,000 market capitalization. The token is associated with BinanceCat, a cat named by Binance employees. Binance CEO CZ posted on August 16 expressing enthusiasm about BinanceCat-related content circulating on social media, while Binance and Binance Wallet have previously shared multiple images related to the cat.

According to Galaxy Research, Bitcoin's 50-week moving average stands at approximately $82,470, a key level to determine if the current bear market has ended. As of August 22, Bitcoin was trading around $77,190, about 6% below the 50-week average and up roughly 30% from the June 30 low. Historical analysis shows Bitcoin has returned to its 50-week moving average 13 times since 2011 during completed bear markets, with 11 of those instances not subsequently producing new closing lows. If the weekl

According to Odaily Meme Tracker, BNBCAT, a token on the Binance Smart Chain, has surpassed $1.03 million in market capitalization.

According to Odaily, WAGIE on BSC hit a market cap of $900,000 on August 22 following the token's announcement of BNB's first upgradeable NFT protocol. The protocol allows users to upgrade NFTs with the ability to achieve an "Employee of the Month" status, according to Grok.