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Fidelity called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act on Friday, saying clear digital asset regulations are needed to strengthen investor confidence and reinforce US leadership in global crypto markets. The company joins a growing coalition of financial firms and crypto organizations urging Senat

SpaceX closed at $118.24 on the 23rd, up 2.59% from the previous trading day but still below its $135 IPO price, as CEO Elon Musk issued a warning to short sellers via social media. The stock has declined 47% from its post-IPO peak of $225.64, with short sellers accumulating an estimated $15.5

According to financial investment industry sources, SpaceX stock closed at $118.24 on July 24, up 2.98% from the previous trading day but still below its IPO price of $135. The decline represents a 47% drop from its peak of $225.64 reached shortly after the company's Nasdaq debut last month. Short s

According to Odaily, billionaire investor Duan Yongping sold-to-open 1,000 SpaceX put options expiring December 18, 2026, with a strike price of $115 per share and a limit price of $23.20 per contract. The transaction would generate approximately $2.32 million in premium if fully executed, while

Alphabet and Tesla experienced sharp stock declines of 7.1% and 14.5% respectively immediately following their earnings reports, despite both companies posting revenue increases. The drops occurred as funds allocated to artificial intelligence business operations surged, while international oil

According to Herald Economics, Alphabet and Tesla saw steep stock price declines following earnings releases, despite reporting increased revenue. Alphabet shares fell 7.1% while Tesla dropped 14.5%. The selloffs reflect shifting investor focus toward cash flow and profitability amid surging

According to the Ukrainian Security Service, Ukraine struck Russia's Filanovsky oil platform and two cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea on July 25, according to a report from Jin10.

Korean refinery stocks surged this month as US-Iran military tensions drove Brent crude above $100 per barrel on the 23rd (local time), while airline stocks declined sharply. S-Oil rose 42.11% this month and closed 0.93% higher at 151,200 won on the 24th, as KOSPI fell 5.72%. The divergence stems

According to CoinDesk, tokenized real-world assets on Robinhood Chain have surged to approximately $70 million in the past two weeks, a roughly fivefold increase since the network's July 1 launch. GameStop tokenized stock led trading activity with $26.6 million in daily volume, followed by Nvidia at

Brent crude futures surged past the $100-per-barrel threshold on July 25, marking the first time since May 22 as escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran raised concerns over Middle East supply disruptions. South Korean refiner stocks capitalized on rising crude prices and expanding re

Korean listed companies show a widening ESG disclosure gap as of 2025, according to Kim Yun-hee, an analyst at the National Assembly Budget Office. Among 801 KOSPI-listed companies analyzed, only 222 companies (27.7%) disclosed ESG information, with top-tier firms by asset size achieving a 76.2% dis

According to Valor International, a farm in Paraná, Brazil recently secured a $20,000 loan by tokenizing a herd of 10 cows as collateral, marking the first transaction of its kind registered with B3, the country's main stock exchange. The farmer received a Financial Rural Product Note (CPR-F)

According to Jin10, German industry groups including the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the German Wholesale and Foreign Trade Association criticized U.S. tariff measures on July 24 for increasing business uncertainty. Trade official Volker Treier stated that frequent policy shifts

According to Citrini analyst Jukan (citing ZDNet Korea analysis), Samsung Foundry has received surging inquiries for 3D IC technology, with nearly every potential customer asking about the technology as of July 25. However, Jukan notes that 3D IC is essentially custom-designed DRAM and

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Puqi Pharma (Beijing Puqi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.) resubmitted its IPO application to the Hong Kong Exchange's Main Board on July 24, 2026, with China International Capital Corporation and Min Bank Capital as joint sponsors. The company

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) disclosures on July 24, security services provider Arrano International Holdings Limited filed a listing application with the GEM market, with Cheung Sheng Finance as the sole sponsor. The company provides security guard services and electronic se

According to Houthi spokesman Muhammad Abdulsalam, the organization's maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia is the first step of a broader action plan, according to reporting by Al Jazeera on July 25. Abdulsalam accused Saudi Arabia of turning to military and economic measures after failing in

The Economist criticized South Korean individual investors on July 23 for using leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) aggressively, likening the market behavior to casino gambling. The publication highlighted rapid gains and losses in South Korea's stock market in early 2025, describing retail inve

According to Farside data, yesterday (July 24), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF saw net inflows of $240.1 million. Meanwhile, U.S. spot Ethereum ETF recorded net outflows of $70.7 million during the same period.

According to Barron's, ARK Invest purchased approximately 160,000 Tesla shares on Thursday (July 24) through four of its ETFs, including ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF. The purchase came after Tes