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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to use blockchain technology for instant settlement of some Japanese Government Bond transactions. By leveraging tokenized money market funds and stablecoins, the initiative aims to streamline the traditionally slow repo trading settlement process.
Read MoreThe US Dollar Index climbed 0.19% on August 12, closing above the key 100 level at 100.014. This breakout signals potential shifts in monetary policy expectations and global capital flows, drawing close market scrutiny.
Read MoreCisco's latest earnings report revealed robust Q4 revenue and strong AI-related orders. The company's optimistic Q1 guidance, projecting revenue and adjusted EPS well above market estimates, highlights growing momentum in AI infrastructure demand.
Read MoreU.S. major indexes closed mixed on August 13, with the market showing a divergent pattern. AI-related stocks led a powerful rally, driving significant gains in memory chips, semiconductor equipment, and next-gen AI cloud services, highlighting a structural boom within the tech sector.
Read MoreBank of America has agreed to acquire a 49.9% stake in Jio Financial Services for approximately $1.9 billion. This strategic investment aims to combine BoA's global financial expertise with Jio's massive user base in India to develop digital credit, payment, and investment solutions, targeting the country's rapidly growing fintech market.
Read MoreThe U.S. Treasury's latest $42 billion 10-year note auction yielded 4.683%, the highest level since 2007. This significant jump from last month's 4.580% signals deep market concerns about inflation and Fed policy, drawing intense global investor scrutiny.
Read MoreAlphabet is restructuring Google DeepMind, moving teams under Google's corporate umbrella to centralize efforts on its Gemini AI model. The move aims to boost competitiveness and commercialization, but raises concerns over DeepMind's future research autonomy.
Read MoreOn August 13th, shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX surged, with gains widening to 12%, marking the highest trading level since July 10th. This sharp increase reflects renewed market optimism regarding the company's business developments and long-term prospects in space exploration.
Read MoreIraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed that all international coalition forces must complete their withdrawal from Iraq by September 30. He stated that October 1 will mark a new era of full sovereignty, with Iraq taking sole responsibility for its own security and stability.
Read MoreApple has named Nate Gatten, former head of government affairs at American Airlines, as its new global government affairs VP, effective August 31. The appointment comes as Apple navigates trade policy challenges and prepares for a leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman.
Read MoreOn August 13, SpaceX shares surged 8.5%, hitting an intraday high. The rally highlights growing investor interest in space exploration technology and its commercial potential, with markets closely watching developments in satellite internet and reusable rocket systems.
Read MoreDeepSeek V4 Pro is now live, featuring a 1M token context window, 384K output, and default reasoning mode. Enhanced for JSON output, tool calls, long document processing, and multi-API compatibility, it's designed for complex coding, agent tasks, and enterprise workflows.
Read MoreTrump faces a lawsuit for planning to sell fast access to his Truth Social posts. Plaintiffs argue this creates a paywall around official presidential information, raising First and Fifth Amendment concerns over public access and free speech.
Read MoreMorgan Stanley reiterates its Overweight rating on SpaceX with a $300 target, and a $600 bull case. The analyst argues the market undervalues SpaceX's AI platform and Starlink capabilities, viewing the upcoming Grok model and lock-up expiry as opportunities.
Read MoreAnchorpoint Financial, a licensed stablecoin issuer backed by Standard Chartered, has launched HKDAP, a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin. Initially available to institutional distributors and professional investors, broader retail adoption is being explored for late 2026, pending market conditions.
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