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South Korea Unveils Three AI Agent Prototypes on September 4; Kakao, KT, SKT Present Competing Services

On September 4, South Korea's Ministry of Science and Technology held a press conference unveiling prototypes from three consortiums competing under its 'AI for All' project: SK Telecom, Kakao, and KT. Kakao's plan integrates AI agents directly into KakaoTalk, which has 49 million users, enabling users to handle searches, document applications, reservations, and payments within a single chat window. The company targets 5 million monthly active users initially and 10 million by end of 2027. KT co
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05:15
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HSBC Raises U.S. Treasury Yield Forecasts, Signals More Hawkish Policy Path

According to HSBC, the bank raised its U.S. Treasury yield forecasts on September 4, reflecting expectations of a more hawkish monetary policy path. The bank now projects two-year Treasury yields at 4.20% by end-2026 (up from 3.85%) and 4.65% for 10-year yields by the same period (up from 4.30%), according to U.S. rates strategist Diraj Narula.
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Apple iPhone Ultra Could Exceed $3,000 as Memory Costs Surge 400%, Launch Set for September 9

According to TrendForce, Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra could reach above $3,000 at the high end, with base models starting between $2,099 and $2,299. The price increase is driven by a 400% surge in 256GB memory module costs over the past year, with the new flagship foldable phone expected to become Apple's most expensive iPhone ever. Apple is scheduled to unveil its new iPhone 18 lineup and iPhone Ultra on September 9, when official pricing and complete specifications will be announced.
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05:11
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Cyberscope and STABO Partner to Secure Stablecoin Payments; Cyberscope Has Completed 2,700+ Smart Contract Audits

According to announcement, Cyberscope, the Web3 security division of TAC InfoSec Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with STABO, a global stablecoin treasury platform, to strengthen security and operational resilience in stablecoin payment ecosystems. The collaboration combines Cyberscope's smart contract security, vulnerability assessment and risk management capabilities with STABO's enterprise-focused stablecoin payment and treasury infrastructure. Areas of collaboration include
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05:11
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Sam Altman Claims 38,000 ChatGPT Queries Use Same Water as One Almond

According to the Sources Podcast with Alex Heath, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently argued that concerns about ChatGPT's water consumption are exaggerated. He claimed that 38,000 ChatGPT queries use approximately as much water as producing a single almond in California, and stated that modern data centers consume water at levels comparable to office buildings. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering two bills—AB 2619 and AB 2469—that would require data center operators to disclos
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05:09
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Hormuz Strait Vessel Traffic Falls to 4 Ships on Thursday, Below 10-Day Average of 15

According to Jin10 data published on Friday, September 4, preliminary shipping data shows only 4 bulk cargo ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from 9 vessels on Wednesday and well below the 10-day daily average of approximately 15 ships. Kpler data, as of Friday 4:55 UTC (12:55 Beijing time), identified the vessels as 2 medium-range tankers, 1 Kamsarmax bulk carrier, and 1 Handysize bulk carrier. Some vessels typically disable transponders during transit, meaning the actual n
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05:07
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One&Partners Secures 85.2% Stake in GolfZon Holdings via Second Public Tender on Sept 3

According to Financial News, One&Partners-backed SJ Investment Holdings completed its second public tender offer for GolfZon Holdings on September 3, securing an 85.2% voting stake. The acquirer will not pursue further tender offers or comprehensive share exchanges to delist the company at this time, choosing instead to maintain its listed status while improving business competitiveness and enterprise value.
05:02
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SBI VC Trade and BITPOINT to Delist 9 Crypto Assets Effective October 7

According to CoinPost, SBI VC Trade and BITPOINT will halt services for 9 cryptocurrencies combined. SBI VC Trade will delist APT, ETC, and OAS, while BITPOINT will delist BNB, DFP, JMY, OSHI, PEPE, and TRUMP. Both platforms will stop accepting new purchases on October 7 and cease selling and withdrawals on October 28. Any remaining assets will be sold at market price on November 2026 and converted to Japanese yen, with proceeds credited to customer accounts.
APT-0.51%
ETC3.02%
PEPE5.76%
TRUMP6.48%
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Oracle Stock Surges 5.7% on Expanded HPE AI Infrastructure Deal Ahead of Sept. 10 Earnings

According to Stocktwits, Oracle stock surged 5.7% on Thursday after the company announced an expanded AI infrastructure partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under the agreement disclosed at HPE's quarterly report on Wednesday, Oracle plans to deploy HPE Juniper Networking routing and switching equipment across its AI data centers globally, building on over a decade of engineering collaboration between Oracle and Juniper Networks, which HPE acquired in 2024. Retail investor sentimen
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Robinhood's VOXEL Token Hits $8M Market Cap, Surges 170x in 24 Hours

According to BlockBeats citing GMGN data, Voxelithic Protocol token VOXEL on Robinhood Chain surged over 170x in 24 hours on September 4, two days after launch, reaching a market capitalization of $8 million. The token recorded $8.9 million in trading volume over the same period.
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Singapore's Straits Times Index Hits Record High of 5,807.16 on Friday as Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade

According to Jin10, on Friday (Sept 3), Singapore's Straits Times Index reached an all-time high of 5,807.16 points, up 0.9%, as investor expectations for a September Fed rate hike declined following comments from Fed official Waller. The MSCI Emerging Asia index rose 1.4%, posting its best single-day performance in nearly seven trading days. Singapore's Straits Times Index has gained 1.9% this week, on track for its best weekly performance since early July.
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South Korea, U.S. Discussing Korean Semiconductor Investments; Tariff Plans May Impact Talks

According to a South Korean government official, Seoul and Washington are discussing Korean semiconductor investments in the U.S. on Friday, as part of broader bilateral consultations. When asked whether U.S. Commerce Secretary Russ Lutnik's previously disclosed chip tariff plans are affecting current investment negotiations, the official stated that various issues exist between the two countries and sometimes influence each other. The official added that semiconductor investment is one of the i
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Fidelity Questions Bitcoin's Market Stability Despite August Rally

According to Fidelity, despite Bitcoin's notable gains in August, the firm raised questions about whether the bear market has truly ended. Fidelity emphasized that market recovery remains uncertain, with investors monitoring potential bottom signals in November 2026 based on the four-year cycle theory. The firm highlighted that regulatory developments, including the U.S. CLARITY Act and the SEC's proposed Regulation on Crypto Assets, could serve as significant catalysts for future market movemen
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US and UK Launch Joint Alliance Targeting Crypto Scam Centers, as Losses Rise 89% to $8.65B

According to the US Department of Justice announcement on Thursday, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, the UK Crown Prosecution Service and the UK National Crime Agency signed a memorandum of understanding to dismantle global scam centers involved in crypto and cyber-enabled investment fraud. Under the agreement, the agencies will conduct parallel investigations, share intelligence on organized crime syndicates and coordinate prosecutions. Authorities have already identified
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ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Go Down for 3 Hours 40 Minutes on Sept 3

According to Pandaily, major AI services including ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot went down on September 3 at 9:23 a.m. EDT. The outage lasted approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes, affecting multiple U.S.-based AI providers simultaneously. Domestic AI models including Zhipu continued operating normally during the incident.