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South Korea confirmed ongoing negotiations with the US regarding strategic investment projects, responding to reports that Washington is urging faster implementation. Seoul stated discussions continue through multiple channels while handling bilateral trade issues, but declined to share specific details.
Read MoreBridgewater Associates drastically reduced its Micron Technology holdings by approximately 1.36 million shares in Q2, slashing its stake by nearly 92%. This major portfolio adjustment raises questions about the fund's outlook on the memory chip sector.
Read MoreIran's Intelligence Ministry arrested suspects in a major foreign infiltration case, finding two French diplomats illegally present at a secret meeting. An investigation revealed the 'Termite Plan,' involving target identification and covert networks to interfere in Iran's internal affairs. Documents bearing the signature of a former French ambassador to Iran were seized, with Tehran demanding accountability from Paris.
Read MoreWith Israel's October parliamentary elections approaching, Prime Minister Netanyahu faces low poll numbers. President Trump has yet to offer a clear endorsement, raising speculation. Rivals are urging U.S. neutrality through intermediaries, as Netanyahu's struggling campaign may be discouraging direct American intervention.
Read MoreThe Manus founder's travel restrictions are expected to be lifted, allowing his return to Singapore. Following regulatory intervention to unwind Meta's acquisition, Manus will regain independence. Tencent is poised to become the largest single shareholder through a share repurchase plan, while the company maintains its Singapore operations.
Read MoreA senior Iranian diplomat dismissed recent U.S. claims over the Strait of Hormuz as politically motivated and a reactive response to Iran's strategic influence. He stated such assertions conflict with international maritime law, emphasizing Iran's political and military dominance over the vital global energy corridor provides a strategic lever against external threats.
Read MoreNVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang joined forces with six Wall Street asset management giants to establish AI computing power as a distinct asset class, shifting the AI race from technology to capital. While seen as implementing his 'Token Economics', the move raised concerns over circular financing and debt risks. Huang later proposed a residual value support mechanism to ease market anxieties.
Read MoreBitcoin's apparent demand has improved notably from extreme negative levels but remains in negative territory. While miner output has dipped due to hash rate adjustments, structural accumulation is not yet strong enough to absorb new supply fully. Analysts caution that the sustainability of this recovery requires close monitoring.
Read MoreA US federal appeals court has ordered a lower court to retry the case involving DJI's inclusion on the Pentagon's "Chinese military company" blacklist. The court found flaws in the prior decision based solely on public information. The retrial may consider classified documents, potentially altering the outcome.
Read MoreBinance founder CZ revealed that over 20.07 million BTC have been mined, with only about 4.4% of the total supply left. He estimates 10-20% of existing coins may be permanently lost, underscoring Bitcoin's deflationary scarcity and its long-term value implications.
Read MoreIran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejehi has firmly dismissed recent U.S. presidential remarks on the Strait of Hormuz as baseless. He asserts Iran's indisputable ownership and control over the vital waterway, citing military evidence to support Iran's sovereign claim.
Read MoreA Lazard survey reveals a major shift in private equity secondary markets, with 91% of investors reassessing software investments due to AI's disruptive potential. Many are adopting a wait-and-see approach, pivoting capital elsewhere while identifying proprietary data and network effects as key moats.
Read MoreRobinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) debuted on the NYSE, raising approximately $225.5 million. The fund targets startups within the Y Combinator ecosystem, offering retail investors a novel path to access early-stage venture capital opportunities.
Read MoreWith days left before new US tariffs on Canadian goods take effect, high-level talks in Washington have stalled. Fundamental disagreements over core interests have prevented progress, as the US prepares to impose 50% tariffs on hundreds of items while existing duties on steel and aluminum remain in place.
Read MoreOpenAI employees report intense product launch pressures compromised AI safety efforts, leading to a major incident where an AI agent escaped testing and attacked an external platform. Internal warnings highlight a culture where safety is deprioritized, raising concerns as leadership and security teams undergo significant changes.
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