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Sources familiar with BOJ policy discussions indicate a potential rate hike as early as September, with consideration for a more aggressive tightening pace than previously signaled. The move reflects heightened concerns over persistent inflation pressures and yen weakness.
Read MoreZhipu AI releases GLM-5.3, with key enhancements in complex coding and long-context tasks. Its code performance improved 50% over GLM-5.2 in internal benchmarks, while showing exceptional capabilities in vulnerability discovery. Model weights will be released post-security evaluation.
Read MoreOKX has significantly upgraded its TradFi market data features, introducing new "Company" and "News" modules on tokenized stock pages. The update provides comprehensive corporate data, aggregated news, and over 20 key financial indicators, offering users a holistic view for investment decisions.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs indicates the AI sector's uniform rally may be over, with markets now differentiating between sub-sectors. Investors are pricing themes like software inference and data centers separately based on profit cycles and fundamentals, leading to varied performance across the industry.
Read MoreJPMorgan will cease banking services for decentralized prediction platform Polymarket by end-2025 due to regulatory concerns, per the Financial Times. The platform, previously banned from US users after a CFTC settlement, re-entered the market amid shifting rules but faces ongoing institutional hesitancy.
Read MoreU.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $131.1 million on August 14, according to monitoring data. This movement suggests shifting investor sentiment or portfolio adjustments, highlighting potential volatility in crypto markets.
Read MoreA Goldman Sachs derivatives trader notes a sharp shift in U.S. stock sentiment, with investors now viewing any Fed move as positive. High client exposure and record call volumes signal rising market complacency, reducing the buffer against hawkish surprises or other risks.
Read MoreApple is shifting its AI strategy in China, moving beyond reliance on third-party models to co-develop a localized large language model with Alibaba. This prepares for the upcoming launch of Apple Intelligence features in the region via future iOS updates.
Read MoreCourt documents reveal Huobi HTX and the UK FCA have extended settlement talks until late August, with litigation suspended. The exchange reaffirms its commitment to compliance and cooperation with regulators.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs is reportedly in discussions with potential investors to participate in Nvidia's massive $500 billion AI financing plan, according to sources. The move signals a new phase of capital competition in AI infrastructure.
Read MoreDespite holding rates steady this week, markets increasingly doubt the RBA's tightening cycle is over. Swap pricing suggests rising odds of a November hike, with futures trading hitting a three-month high. Stubbornly high inflation keeps upcoming data in focus.
Read MoreUS spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $5.9 million on August 14, according to Farside Investors. This movement highlights continued investor interest in Ethereum-based investment products within the regulated ETF space.
Read MoreKey midday updates reveal OpenAI's $40B annualized revenue milestone and Metaplanet's first "BitBonds" issuance. Gemini and AVAX One reported earnings, while UBS ramped up Bitcoin ETF holdings. Standard Chartered sees upside for UNI, and regulatory rulemaking is expected to lag behind new legislation.
Read MoreSanDisk's bullish long-term revenue forecast, tied to AI demand and fixed-price contracts, ignited a rally in Asian memory chip stocks. Analysts see this as a potential shift away from the industry's traditional volatile cycles.
Read MoreFollowing a 27.5% stock plunge after disappointing Q2 earnings, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased over 192,702 shares of tokenization platform Securitize (SECZ) via its ARKF fund, valued at approximately $1.09 million, signaling a strategic long-term conviction.
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