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South Korean pharmaceutical and biotech companies signed technology export contracts exceeding 21 trillion won this year, according to data as of a specified date. The Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association reported 13 total contracts, with 11 disclosed deals totaling

Hyperscale Data shut down Bitcoin mining operations at its Michigan data center on September 1 to accommodate an AI customer whose contract could generate more than $1.2 billion over 20 years. The company announced on Wednesday that the agreement covers 20 megawatts of capacity for an unnamed

Bottomline, a top-three SWIFT services provider, recently announced a partnership with Chainlink to connect its payment network to blockchain infrastructure. Bottomline processes more than $16 trillion in payments annually and serves over 600 banks, 1,200 financial institutions, and 10,000

The South Korean government will begin taxing virtual asset investors on January 1, 2027, imposing a 20% income tax on gains exceeding 2.5 million won from asset transfers and lending. The taxation, first legislated in 2020, will proceed despite the Digital Asset Basic Law remaining stalled as of

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a motion on Wednesday in the US District Court for the District of Columbia to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group. The CFTC argued that CME lacks standing because the exchange group cannot demonstrate concrete fi

The US Treasury purchased the full maximum amount of $12.5 billion in a short-term bond buyback auction held on the 3rd (local time). The cash management buyback targeted bonds with remaining maturities of 1 month to 2 years and received sell orders totaling $28.272 billion, resulting in a

Korean securities stocks declined in the second half despite record-high first-half performance. The KRX Securities Index fell 7.67% over the past month, Korea Exchange reported on September 4. Rising interest rates, plunging trading volume, and late-July leverage ETF regulations drove the decline.

West Texas Intermediate crude oil extended gains for a fourth straight session on the 3rd (US Eastern Time), closing at $91.30 per barrel, up $0.29 or 0.32 percent. The rally began May 31st amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with Vice President JD Vance ruling out dialogue until Iran halts attacks on

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil closed at $91.30 per barrel on September 3 (US Eastern time), up $0.29 or 0.32% from the previous session, marking its fourth consecutive trading day of gains since August 31. The rally reflects persistent tensions between the United States and Iran, with no s

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil closed at $91.30 per barrel on September 3 (US Eastern time), marking its fourth consecutive trading day of gains as tensions between the United States and Iran showed no signs of easing. The October delivery contract rose $0.29 (0.32%) from the previous

The KOSPI is expected to enter a consolidation phase in September as political uncertainty ahead of the US midterm elections combines with concerns over slowing economic momentum and elevated US long-term interest rates, according to multiple securities analysts. Major brokerage research teams

Global investment banks maintain KOSPI targets above 10,000 despite domestic securities firms cutting forecasts to 8,800-9,300 and foreign investors net selling 200 trillion won in Korean stocks this year. JP Morgan set a 12-month KOSPI target of 12,500, Goldman Sachs projected 12,000, and Nomura fo

Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3% on the 1st, marking the highest level since 1996, while US yields neared multi-year peaks. The surge resulted from fiscal deficit fears, AI-driven corporate debt issuance, and oil prices exceeding $90 per barrel amid prolonged Middle East conflict. Korean equity

SpaceX (SPCX) rejoined the $2 trillion market cap club on Thursday as shares jumped more than 7%, clearing the $150 threshold during afternoon trading and closing at a valuation last seen in early July. The aerospace firm's rally coincided with a broader surge in technology stocks and growing

Michael Saylor tweeted 'Bears, this is your stop,' drawing widespread attention in the crypto community. The statement generated over 14,000 likes and 1,365 retweets, sparking discussions about market sentiment and trader strategy. The tweet emerged as institutional interest in cryptocurrency

Coinbase filed SEC registrations for a new derivatives exchange targeting the introduction of single stock perpetuals in the US. The cryptocurrency exchange is collaborating with both the SEC and CFTC to bring these financial products onshore. This initiative represents Coinbase's effort to expand i

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, recently tweeted advocating for long-term investment strategies in cryptocurrency. The tweet garnered 4,701 likes and numerous retweets, reflecting positive sentiment within the trading community. Saylor's message emphasizes

Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for holding interest rates steady at the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting if upcoming economic data shows continued disinflation trends. In a CNBC interview, Waller stated that while inflation remains meaningfully above the Fed's 2%

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on August 31 that Gram Wallet became accessible to a select group of users, marking the initial rollout of the company's native non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. Durov said access would expand gradually over the following couple of weeks but did not

US Vice President JD Vance stated on the 3rd (local time) that approximately 15 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, despite ongoing Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Vance attributed current high gasoline