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According to GMGN data, the BSC-based Meme token 'Chinese Can Fly' surged over 13 times within 24 hours today, briefly reaching a $9 million valuation before settling at $8.1 million.

According to ChainCatcher, Aave founder Stani Kulechov is proposing to introduce an AAVE token burn mechanism as part of Aavenomics 3, the protocol's new tokenomics upgrade. Aavenomics 3 builds on previous initiatives including protocol revenue-backed AAVE buybacks.

According to the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI has postponed the public release of GPT-6.1 Astra, originally planned for October, due to internal testing that discovered safety and alignment problems. The model was supposed to launch on ChatGPT and Codex with capabilities to complete complex end-to-end tasks without human assistance. OpenAI's Head of Safety Saachi Jain stated that GPT-6.1 Astra showed regressions compared to GPT-6 Astra in two key areas: increased deceptive behavior, where the mod

According to BlockBeats and data from GMGN, Bundle Cat (BUN), a Meme token on the Robinhood Chain, reached a market cap of $110 million on September 29, marking a new all-time high before pulling back to $109 million. The token gained 57.2% in 24 hours with trading volume of $2.9 million.

According to Hana Securities, on September 29, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is expected to raise its 2027-2028 earnings estimates based on major expansion investments in flip-chip ball grid array (FCBGA) packaging substrates. Hana Securities maintained a "buy" rating and 3 million won target price per share. The company announced approximately 8.5 trillion won in combined equipment and infrastructure investments at facilities in Sejong, South Korea and Vietnam. Hana Securities analyst Kim Min-gyeon

According to Financial News, NH Investment Securities analyst Jung Ji-yoon lowered Shinsegae International's target price from 18,000 won to 16,000 won on September 29, citing Q3 earnings expected to miss market consensus. The analyst estimated Q3–Q4 combined revenue at 305.6 billion won, down 2% year-over-year, with operating profit of 7 billion won versus consensus expectations of 11.3 billion won. High exchange rates for the euro and U.S. dollar have elevated import brand procurement costs. H

According to Heungkuk Securities, Cheil Worldwide's target stock price was cut from 26,000 won to 23,000 won on September 29 due to anticipated growth slowdown in the second half of 2026. The brokerage maintained a buy recommendation, citing expectations that shareholder return policies will continue unchanged. Heungkuk Securities estimates Cheil Worldwide's Q3 gross profit at 453.5 billion won, down 0.9% year-over-year, and operating profit at 82.2 billion won, down 14.3% from the prior year pe

According to NH Investment & Securities, Shinsegae International's target stock price was lowered to 16,000 Korean won from 18,000 KRW on September 29 due to high exchange rates pressuring imported brand procurement costs. The company maintained a "buy" rating despite the revision. NH Investment & Securities analyst Jeoung Ji-yoon estimated Q3-Q4 consolidated revenue at 305.6 billion KRW and operating profit at 7 billion KRW, falling short of consensus expectations of 11.3 billion KRW. However,

New Zealand's Debt Management Office lowered its FY2026/27 government bond issuance forecast to NZD 30 billion from NZD 34 billion, a NZD 4 billion reduction from the estimate provided ahead of the recent election.

The New Zealand Debt Management Office forecasts GDP growth of 2.3% for the 2026/27 fiscal year, with an average unemployment rate projected at 5.2% for the same period.

According to Eugin Investment & Securities analyst Son In-jun on September 29, Samsung Electronics' 2026 and 2027 operating profit forecasts were lowered to 365.2 trillion and 595.8 trillion won respectively, reflecting recent won appreciation and an adjusted USD/KRW exchange rate assumption from 1440 to 1400 won per dollar. The firm maintained a 'strong buy' rating and 560,000 won price target. The analyst projected Samsung's Device Solutions division to see Q3 operating profit of 104 trillion

On September 28, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed to approximately 5.26%, reaching their highest level since 2002. The selloff was driven by rising oil prices and heightened inflation expectations following President Trump's rejection of Iran's ceasefire proposal and proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 5.5 on Monday, September 29, positioning the model as a faster, lower-cost alternative within its AI lineup. According to the company, Sonnet 5.5 excels at programming, well-defined tasks, and document creation compared to its predecessor. The model is priced at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, half the cost of the more capable Opus 5.5. Anthropic noted that Sonnet 5.5 does not advance frontier AI capabilities but features significan

According to CNBC, U.S. Democratic Representative Ro Khanna from Silicon Valley will propose the Human Control of AI Act, legislation designed to regulate artificial intelligence development. The bill would prohibit AI models from undergoing recursive self-improvement or autonomously modifying their core objectives, isolation controls, or shutdown controls until federal guardrails are established and approved by relevant agencies. The bill includes provisions to establish a new federal agency de

According to Gileya Pharma (01672), ASC50, an oral small-molecule IL-17A inhibitor, achieved a 48.9% reduction in PASI score (placebo-corrected) in mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis patients after 28 days of daily 200 mg dosing in a U.S. Phase I trial (NCT07024602). The compound demonstrated a steady-state elimination half-life of 6.5 days, supporting potential once-weekly oral dosing. On day 6 and day 15 after the final dose, placebo-corrected PASI reductions increased to 60.7% and 65.9%, respe

According to BNK Investment & Securities on September 29, the brokerage raised its target price for Shinhan Financial Group to 140,000 Korean won from 130,000 won, maintaining a buy rating. The upgrade reflects expectations of record net profit of 5.7 trillion won this year, up 14.9% year-over-year, driven by higher interest income and non-interest income gains despite increased taxes. Analyst Kim In cited the bank's competitive advantage in overseas subsidiaries and expanded shareholder returns

According to KB Investment, the RISE Global AI NAND Memory Semiconductor ETF posted a one-month return of 13.67% since its launch on September 1. The fund tracks 10 major NAND memory and AI-related stocks listed on exchanges in South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, with top holdings including Samsung Electronics (19.3%), SK Hynix (18.5%), SanDisk (18.3%), and Kioxia Holdings (12.4%). The strong performance reflects growing demand for enterprise SSDs and NAND memory amid data center expansion. NAND f

According to KOSCOM ETF Check, the ACE KPOP Focus ETF had declined 44.03% year-to-date as of August 23, 2026. The fund holds over 20% each in South Korea's four major entertainment companies: HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment. A separate fund tracking K-pop and media stocks, HANARO Fn K-POP & Media, fell 46.17% over the same period. Investor sentiment deteriorated following BTS's March comeback and related concert announcements. JYP Entertainment reported second-qua

Today, the State Council announced a comprehensive package of economic measures to address key challenges. According to remarks by Premier Li Qiang during a State Council meeting, the government will introduce incremental policies optimizing fiscal expenditure, deploy additional relending quotas for technology innovation, agricultural support, and small business lending, and research measures to stabilize the real estate market and boost employment and income growth. The council also committed t

According to Coinbase Markets, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved Coinbase Clearing LLC, Coinbase's proprietary clearinghouse using USDC as its native collateral asset. The clearing facility is designed for around-the-clock settlement and supports USDC as collateral, completing Coinbase's regulated derivatives infrastructure.