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An Iranian senior security official stated on August 1st that Tehran has prepared a comprehensive response plan to counter potential "reckless" US-Israel airstrikes on its energy infrastructure. The plan reportedly includes targeting key Israeli facilities and US energy assets in the Middle East, following US media reports of coordinated bombing operations.
Read MoreA leaked memo from US Treasury Secretary revealed plans to buy $5-10B in yen. The US and Japan then jointly intervened in currency markets by selling euros for yen - their first coordinated direct purchase operation in nearly three decades to support the Japanese currency.
Read MoreThe trading platform has begun distributing compensation for the forced liquidations triggered by abnormal Hynix contract pricing on July 27th. Payouts are calculated based on a $1115.5 reference price, with smaller amounts automatically credited. Larger payouts require user verification. The incident stemmed from a sharp, brief drop in the token's mark price.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated a personal inclination toward further interest rate hikes, warning that recent bond market turmoil poses a threat to the Fed's policy credibility. His hawkish remarks highlight the central bank's difficult balancing act.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals address 0xFB36 opened a $402.5K KOMA long position using 2x leverage on Aster, currently showing an unrealized profit of $263.5K with 131% return. This highlights effective leveraged trading strategies in current market conditions.
Read MoreBitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold 2,364 ETH at a loss of approximately $241,000 within two hours, according to on-chain data. The trade, executed at an average price of $1,821 per ETH, has sparked discussions about his trading strategy and near-term Ethereum sentiment.
Read MoreA critical firmware vulnerability in a popular hardware wallet has led to the theft of over $70M in Bitcoin from nearly 1200 addresses. The manufacturer issued an emergency update and apology, but risks persist, highlighting deep-seated security flaws in cold storage solutions.
Read MoreOvernight markets focused on three key themes: escalating US-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, hawkish signals from multiple Fed officials supporting further rate hikes, and potential US Treasury intervention in the yen market. South Korean stock prospects were also discussed.
Read MoreThe offshore yuan closed at 6.7524 against the US dollar at the end of New York trading on July 31, down 44 basis points from the previous session. The trading range for the day was between 6.7423 and 6.7553, with volatility exceeding 130 points as markets watch key support levels.
Read MoreStrong earnings from Microsoft and Amazon triggered massive stock rallies, pulling Google along. The three global cloud giants added nearly $1.5 trillion in market value this week, led by Microsoft's $600+ billion surge, highlighting robust investor confidence in cloud growth.
Read MoreOpenAI CEO Sam Altman previewed the new AI model ‘Astra’ for policymakers and regulators in Washington D.C. this week. The private demonstration highlights advanced AI capabilities and initiates critical dialogue on technology governance at the highest levels.
Read MoreUS and Israel are reportedly planning a major military operation targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries. The coordinated action, pending final approval, signals a significant escalation amid regional tensions and raises concerns over global economic impacts.
Read MoreJapanese authorities conducted a second consecutive day of yen-buying intervention in the forex market, pushing the yen sharply higher against the dollar. The move aims to curb excessive currency weakness and stabilize exchange rates amid global volatility.
Read MoreU.S. officials confirm President Trump has ordered new military strikes against Iran, aiming to force its capitulation. Operations could begin this weekend, potentially including a two-week intense bombing campaign. However, concerns over ammunition shortages and Iran's potential stalling tactics add significant uncertainty to the escalating situation.
Read MoreOpenAI will stop offering GPT-5.4 and GPT-5.4mini to logged-in ChatGPT users from August 31. Both models remain available via the OpenAI API and authenticated Codex sessions, shifting focus toward developer and enterprise use cases.
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