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According to Jin10 data, on August 26, ECB executive board member Schnabel said the central bank must raise rates further to contain inflation risks as the eurozone economy shows unexpectedly strong performance amid prolonged Middle East tensions. Consumer price inflation is likely to exceed the 2% target for an extended period, and policymakers must act early to prevent second-round effects, Schnabel warned, noting that delaying action until wage impacts emerge could require more aggressive mea

According to Jin10 data, Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday (August 26), prompting South Korea to scramble fighter jets in response. This marks the second such incursion by Russian military planes into the region within weeks. South Korea's Defense Ministry confirmed that multiple Russian aircraft entered and subsequently departed the ADIZ above the East Sea, and noted that the aircraft did not violate South Korean airspace.

Salesforce's Agentforce platform saw annual recurring revenue surpass $1.2 billion in Q1 FY2027, representing 205% growth year-over-year. In a single quarter, the company signed 98 contracts with annual contract value exceeding $1 million, a single-quarter record. The company's internal deployment, Customer Zero, autonomously handled 4 million customer inquiries over 15 months, double the volume managed by human agents over the same period.

According to Nikkei Asia, Japan's Financial Services Agency, Ministry of Finance and Bank of Japan are preparing to establish a research group this summer to examine a blockchain-based settlement infrastructure for securities transactions. The proposed system could enable near-instant settlement of stocks and Japanese government bonds, representing a potential overhaul of the country's securities market infrastructure. A development plan is expected by early 2027, with potential operations begin

According to Foresight News, Bitget has launched DJT (Trump Media & Technology Group) stock perpetual contracts. The contracts are settled in USDT and support up to 20x leverage with 24/7 trading availability. The platform now offers perpetual contracts for 291 stock symbols.

On Aug. 24, Walmart began rolling out tap-to-pay technology at select stores and Sam's Club locations, allowing customers to pay via contactless cards, smartphones, and smartwatches including Apple Pay and Google Pay. The rollout marks a strategic shift after years of favoring Walmart Pay, with full US coverage targeted by end of 2026 and fuel stations by mid-2027. WMT shares closed Tuesday at $105.38, down 1.04%, giving back part of Monday's 2.69% rebound. Broader pressure stems from Walmart's

According to Coinglass data, Binance experienced net outflows of $226 million in USDT over the past 24 hours.

According to Jin10 and analytics firm Kpler, Indian refiners are cutting Russian crude oil imports this month as Ukrainian attacks disrupt supply routes. Kpler senior modeling manager Sumit Ritolia said Russia's oil shipments to India are expected to drop to approximately 2 million barrels per day in August, down from about 2.8 million barrels daily in July, reflecting reduced available supply, normalization after strong prior months, and increased competition from other regions. The reduction c

Saudi Arabia's stock exchange approved Saudi National Bank Capital Company as a market maker for MT30 index futures and individual stock futures, according to an official announcement.

According to Shinhan Investment & Securities, South Korea's Integrated Management Account (IMA) market attracted approximately 4 trillion won in new funds as of August 26, with Korea Investment Securities, Mirae Asset Securities, and NH Investment & Securities each raising 2.8 trillion won, 300 billion won, and 520 billion won respectively. While IMA funds are expected to broaden corporate financing opportunities, actual asset allocation strategies differ significantly among brokerages. Korea In

According to Financial News, on Aug 26, Koramco REIT issued a rare warning that its stock price may fall sharply to around 2,400 KRW per share after its ex-dividend date on Aug 28, despite announcing a special dividend of approximately 8,900 KRW per share. Investors must hold shares by the market close on Aug 27 to secure dividend rights. At closing on Aug 25, the stock traded at 10,960 KRW, representing an 8,500 KRW premium over the estimated residual asset value. Unlike typical REITs that rein

According to Nvidia, the company announced Jetson Orin Nano 2 on August 26, an entry-level edge AI computer designed for robots, delivery and inspection drones, and vision AI systems. The device delivers nearly 2x the inference performance of Jetson Orin Nano Super in the same compact form factor while consuming 40% less power at equivalent performance. The module and developer kit are scheduled to be available in the first half of 2027. Jetson Orin Nano 2 supports language and vision models thr

According to Reuters, AI data center power infrastructure company Emerald AI announced the completion of its $150 million Series A funding round, valuing the company at $1.05 billion. The round was co-led by Energize Capital and DCVC. The startup's total funding has now exceeded $220 million, with new capital allocated for expanding commercial deployments globally across AI enterprises, data center operators, and power utilities.

According to PortfoliosLab data, Coinbase (COIN) stock rallied this week as Bitcoin surpassed $80,000, gaining roughly 16% for the month. The long-run correlation between COIN and Bitcoin stands at a moderate 0.61, according to the data. Notably, Coinbase stock volatility reaches approximately 20%, more than double Bitcoin's 8.5%, meaning COIN experiences larger swings in both directions. Goldman Sachs raised price targets on Coinbase amid the rally, describing itself as "cautiously optimistic"

According to Bitcoin Core contributor Jon Atack, a restaurant in El Zonte received only one Bitcoin payment during August 2026, with staff describing transactions as having become "practically non-existent." A 2024 survey by Universidad Centroamericana found that just 8.1% of Salvadorans used Bitcoin for purchases, down from 25.7% in 2021. El Salvador revised its Bitcoin Law before securing a $1.4 billion IMF Extended Fund Facility in February 2025, making private-sector Bitcoin acceptance volun

According to a parliamentary review released today (August 26), South Korea's National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee has raised concerns that a proposed bill mandating financial influencers to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings could violate privacy rights and personal information autonomy. Kwak Hyun-jun, chief specialist of the Political Affairs Committee, stated that while the bill's legislative intent is positive, requiring individuals to publicly disclose received compensation o

B.AI announced today that its API is now fully compatible with OpenAI Responses API. Developers can use a B.AI API Key to configure the Base URL and directly call GPT-series models supported by B.AI within Codex development environments, enabling real-time AI assistance for code generation, debugging, and team collaboration workflows.

According to PPP market analytics tools, Polymarket Bitcoin prediction contracts saw significant probability declines on August 26. The market contract for BTC reaching $82,500 by month-end fell to 45% probability, down 23% in 24 hours. Meanwhile, the $85,000 target contract dropped to 19% probability, declining 19% over the same period. Settlement is based on Binance BTC/USDT 1-minute candle highs throughout August.

According to Nomura Securities, the Bank of Korea is expected to raise its base rate by 25 basis points at its monetary policy meeting on August 27. Economist Park Jung-woo cited Nomura's proprietary rate-hike probability model, which shows consecutive 25bp increases could occur with 74% probability in Q3 2026 and 93% in Q4, up from nearly 0% in the first half. Nomura attributes the forecast to overheated housing markets, steady growth, and inflation above target levels.

According to Citi, gold prices surged on August 26, driven largely by speculative futures positions rather than physical demand. The bank warns that this makes gold acutely sensitive to macroeconomic events and policy shifts. Citi flags the Jackson Hole global central bank conference as a critical risk point. If the Federal Reserve signals a hawkish stance, a stronger dollar and rising real rates could pressure gold; dovish messaging may support further gains.