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06:02

South Korea Introduces Crypto AML Rules: Exchanges Must Monitor 10M Won Transfers Starting in 2027

According to South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), announced on August 11, new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations will take effect starting in 2027. Registered cryptocurrency exchanges conducting transfers with overseas exchanges or personal wallets must establish their own suspicious transaction monitoring systems for transactions of 10 million won or above. The regulations differentiate transfer allowances by risk level: low-risk overseas exchanges are permitted, other exchange
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Archer Q2 Revenue Hits $5M Amid Boeing Aerospace Deal; Joby Raises 2026 Outlook to $115M-$125M

According to Q2 2026 earnings results, Archer Aviation reported $5 million in revenue, up 213% from the previous quarter, but posted a $263.2 million net loss. Joby Aviation reported $39 million in Q2 revenue and raised its full-year 2026 forecast to $115 million to $125 million, though it recorded a $245.4 million net loss. Archer's quarterly results were overshadowed by its agreement to acquire three aerospace and defense businesses from Boeing—Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu—marking a strategic
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Aave V4 Integrates Pendle PT Looping Strategies

According to Pendle, Aave V4 now supports Pendle PT Looping, enabling users to participate in PT-USDG looping strategies on the Global Dollar Network. The platform uses all-utilization-rate-based pricing, ensuring that looping operations do not increase individual borrowing rates.
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06:00

BIP-110 Forked Bitcoin Blockchain Stalls With 326-Block Lag; Difficulty Adjustment Predicted in 6+ Years

According to Odaily Daily and CoinDesk, Bitcoin's BIP-110 proposed rule change triggered a chain fork over the weekend. The forked blockchain has produced only 2 blocks and stalled due to inherited high mining difficulty from Bitcoin's main network and lack of token market value, creating no incentive for miners to continue securing it. The forked chain has fallen 326 blocks behind the main network and must reach 2,016 blocks to adjust its mining difficulty, a process estimated to take over 6 ye
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05:59

Fed Policy Hinges on July Inflation Data; Analysts Split on Rate Hike Prospects

According to Jin10, on August 11, economists said July inflation data has become a critical variable for Federal Reserve policy decisions. LPL Financial's Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach noted the Fed's rate path will depend on how long inflation remains elevated. With labor markets cooling, inflation may be the key swing factor. Analysts at Vanguard expect improved inflation and recent employment data will strengthen the Fed's case to hold rates steady through year-end.
05:58

South Korea's Democratic Party Accelerates Yongin Semiconductor Cluster, Samsung Vows 7-Year Completion Cut on Aug 11

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 11, South Korea's Democratic Party committed to accelerating the completion of the Yongin semiconductor cluster through legislative and budgetary support. The party pledged to establish essential infrastructure including power supply, water resources, and transportation networks. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both committed to shortening completion timelines for their fabs—Samsung for its state-run industrial complex by seven years and SK Hynix by twelve
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05:57

Hormuz Strait Deadlock Lifts Aluminum Futures 1% to Seven-Week High on Monday

On Monday (August 10), London aluminum futures rose 1% to their highest level since June 23 as hopes for near-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded. Trump presented a new set of demands to Iran, including compensation for related deaths. The hardening stance from both sides signals prolonged negotiations ahead, dulling market expectations for normal aluminum supply recovery. Global aluminum inventories remain near multi-decade lows.
05:56

Kunlun Wanda Plans Hong Kong IPO, Divests 99% of Xianglai Huyu for 750M Yuan to Focus on AGI Strategy

According to Zhitong Finance, Kunlun Wanda (300418.SZ) announced on August 11 that it plans to issue overseas-listed H shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to accelerate internationalization and enhance overseas financing capabilities. Proceeds will fund AI technology R&D, AI product commercialization, global expansion and user acquisition, strategic investments and partnerships, capital structure optimization, and general operations. The company simultaneously disclosed plans to dive
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05:55

Butadiene Supply Tightens as Feedstock Inventories Hit Low; SBR Price May Rise in H2 2026, Says Xinhu Futures

According to Xinhu Futures, butadiene (BD) capacity utilization remained depressed at around 63% in August, well below historical averages for the period, as several production units remained shut or postponed restarts until September. Domestic BD inventories have depleted to historically low levels, with spot supply tightening significantly. Meanwhile, downstream demand—including styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), SBS, and tire production—has shown marked improvement since June. With limited near-
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05:53

UBS Maintains Micron 'Buy' Rating and $1,625 Target; HBM Price to Rise 79% in 2027

According to UBS (via BlockBeats), the firm on August 11 maintained a 'Buy' rating on Micron with a $1,625 price target, implying 85% upside from its August 7 close of $877.57. UBS said that amid persistent supply constraints, HBM consumption is likely to accelerate as Nvidia adjusts VR300 configurations, with total HBM consumption forecast rising to 61.5 billion Gb in 2027 from 58.7 billion Gb. The bank expects HBM average selling price to increase approximately 79% year-over-year in 2027, with
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05:52

Meta Launches Muse Glimmer Open-Weight AI Model, Zuckerberg Urges U.S. Policy Changes on August 11

According to Guru Club, Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg called on the U.S. to reduce policy barriers for open-weight AI models on Monday (August 11) to better drive technological progress. Simultaneously, the social media giant released a new open-weight model named Muse Glimmer and indicated plans to introduce more in the future. Muse Glimmer is significantly smaller than competitors' leading AI models, designed for agentic tasks, and can run on GPU-equipped Mac or PC devices to me
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AUSTRAC Suspends Cryptolink's VASP Registration, Shuts Down 96 Crypto ATMs on August 9

AUSTRAC suspended Cryptolink's VASP registration on August 9 for three months, taking the company's 96 cryptocurrency ATMs offline. The Australian financial intelligence agency cited the company's failure to submit required threshold transaction reports and respond to an information request, alongside concerns over its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance. The suspension follows enforcement action in October 2025, when AUSTRAC issued a $56,340 infringement notice afte
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