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According to Token Unlocks, several tokens are set for significant unlocks next week. Humanity Protocol (H) will unlock approximately 266 million tokens worth $19.9 million on August 25 at 8 AM Beijing time, representing 7.92% of circulating supply. Huma Finance (HUMA) will unlock about 459 million tokens worth $9.5 million on August 26 at 9 PM Beijing time, accounting for 16.70% of circulating supply.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Aug. 22 that Canada will impose matching tariffs on U.S. goods starting Sept. 8 in response to Washington's 50% duties on approximately $20 billion of Canadian exports. The retaliatory measures will target U.S. steel, dairy products, household appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, and pulp and paper, though Canada's final list of affected products remains under review.

According to Forbes, Josh Kushner's wealth surged nearly threefold this year, reaching billionaire status, as his venture capital firm Thrive Capital benefited from early investments in OpenAI and SpaceX. On August 12, Thrive Holdings, which Kushner founded in 2025 to acquire and digitize traditional service businesses, completed a $2 billion funding round led by SoftBank, achieving a $12.5 billion valuation. The same day brought reports that Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to acq

According to Odaily's Meme tracker, the Meme token 'Feidudud' on the Binance Smart Chain reached a market cap of $1.07 million recently. The token references a trending Chinese internet meme originating from Meituan, a food delivery platform, according to Grok.

On Aug 22, Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Kalibaff criticized U.S. foreign policy in remarks on social media, according to CCTV. Kalibaff stated that Iran has received messages from neighboring countries seeking to establish a new regional security and economic cooperation mechanism, noting that U.S. policies aimed at supporting Israel have endangered the security of its allies. "We need a truly indigenous and independent order that can bring peace and security to the region," Kalibaf

According to Jin10, on August 23, the U.S. Navy tested a new air-to-air missile capable of striking targets over 290 miles (465 kilometers) away, significantly exceeding the range of known comparable weapons. Developed by Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, the AIM-424 'Malice' missile is roughly the same size as the current AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), allowing it to fit inside the internal weapons bays of F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters.

According to Lookonchain data monitored by ChainCatcher, a whale currently holds 666 ETH long position on Aster DEX worth $1.61 million. The position has generated $219,000 profit with a 150% return.

According to Forbes, Josh Kushner's wealth has nearly tripled in 2026 following his early investments in OpenAI and SpaceX, while his firm Thrive Capital's assets under management have nearly doubled amid the artificial intelligence investment surge. As Thrive Capital's founder, Kushner has previously generated substantial returns through investments in Instagram, Spotify, and OpenAI, becoming one of Silicon Valley's most successful venture capitalists. Kushner is reportedly preparing to acquire

According to ChainCatcher, a HYPE whale opened a 1.38 million token long position at $38.6 in November 2025. With HYPE surging past $80 on August 23, the position has accumulated unrealized gains of approximately $57.18 million over the roughly 10-month holding period, with total value increasing from $53.38 million to $110 million. The position has paid cumulative funding fees of approximately $4.98 million and remains open.

Samsung Electronics announced on August 21 a three-year shareholder return plan valued at 90-110 trillion won, prioritizing dividends over share buybacks. The scale exceeds SK Hynix's returns by more than twofold, marking the company's largest shareholder remuneration effort. Despite the historic announcement, Samsung's stock fell 0.37% in after-hours trading following the disclosure, while KOSPI futures declined 2.1% compared to regular trading close.

According to The Telegraph, a small UK power plant was shut down for four days in July following a cyberattack carried out by hackers linked to Iran. The incident occurred around the same time U.S. authorities, including the FBI, warned of malicious cyber actors targeting water facilities across at least seven states, with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and FBI blaming Iran-affiliated actors. A UK government spokesperson confirmed the incident but declined to identify the f

According to Foresight News, EGG on HyperEVM briefly surged to a market cap of $7 million today, trading at $0.00603 with a current market value around $6.03 million. The token saw a 24-hour gain of approximately 12,900%. EGG was deployed on August 4 and originated from a tweet by Hyperliquid founder Jeff stating "Just buy eggs with your shitcoins."

According to CCTV News, Iran's Oil Minister Paknejad announced on August 23 that a major natural gas discovery was made in a southern gas field in Farsi Province. Proven reserves exceed 7.5 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. The discovered gas features the characteristic of 'sweet gas,' which reduces development and extraction costs. The discovery also includes significant volumes of condensate oil.

According to Iran's Oil Minister Paknejad, on August 23 Iran discovered more than 75 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas reserves in a gas field in southern Fars Province. With an estimated recovery rate of over 72%, approximately 57 trillion cubic feet of gas can be extracted. The gas is characterized as "sweet gas," which reduces development and extraction costs. The minister also disclosed that Iran found significant condensate oil reserves in the same area, expected to bring hundreds of

According to China's Ministry of Commerce, foreign direct investment (FDI) in China's high-tech industry reached 182.31 billion yuan from January to July 2026, up 32.7% year-over-year. The sector now accounts for 41.6% of China's total FDI inflow, a 12.2 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year. During the same period, total FDI across all industries reached 438.33 billion yuan, with manufacturing attracting 109.43 billion yuan and services 319.95 billion yuan. R&D and des

According to CCTV, on August 21, Japan's former Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru attended an anti-war speech event in Tokyo, urging the nation to view war history objectively and scientifically rather than through ideological or political lenses. Ishiba emphasized that Japan must confront its historical issues rather than avoid them or fuel division.

According to Korea Economic TV, on August 23, 38.5% of newly listed companies on South Korea's Kosdaq market saw share prices fall below their offering prices just three months after debut, with average losses reaching -34%. The proportion of underperforming IPOs increased from 16% on the listing day to 29.2% after one week and 37.8% after one month, according to an analysis of 50 companies listed in the past year. Average loss margins widened from -23% on debut day to -28% after one week, -31%

According to Lookonchain, on August 23, a trader at address 0xc8F7 opened a 15x leveraged long position on ENA at Aster, accumulating 1.66 million tokens with an initial capital of approximately $289,000. The position currently holds an unrealized profit of around $128,000, translating to a leverage return of approximately 667%.

According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on August 23 that Iran does not fear U.S. sanctions. Araghchi claimed that all American military and economic actions have failed, and that the U.S. has exhausted its options. He called for the United States to engage in respectful dialogue and seek solutions based on justice and honor.

According to SemiAnalysis on August 23, 3D NAND memory production is shifting from tungsten (W) to molybdenum (Mo) as stack heights surpass 300 layers, driven by physical and manufacturing constraints of traditional tungsten word lines. SK Hynix currently leads at 321 layers, followed by Samsung at 286 layers, Micron at 276 layers, and Kioxia/SanDisk at 218 layers. SemiAnalysis forecasts molybdenum's share of global NAND capacity will rise from single-digit percentage levels in 2025 to approxima