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Bitcoin Surges 7.2% to $78,301 as Treasury Bond Buyback Fuels Rally
Bitcoin jumped 7.2% to $78,301 on August 21 as the U.S. Treasury’s bond buyback announcement extended the cryptocurrency’s best week since 2023.

RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Service
Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, placed on Russia’s wanted list for Ukraine service. Moscow court authorized arrest in absentia; faces 7-10 years if convicted.

Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 Open for Subscription at 4.25% Rate on August 21
Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 now open for subscription until September 4. Guaranteed 4.25% annual rate beats bank deposits at 2-3%. Three-year bonds issued September 15 for Hong Kong residents born 1967 or earlier.

Origin Energy Data Breach Exposes 900,000 Australians’ Details on August 22
Origin Energy confirms 60 customers had full bank account numbers stolen in July 2 breach affecting 900,000 Australians. Company enhances security and works with federal police.

ACE Robotics CEO: Humanoid Robot Brains to Reach ‘ChatGPT Moment’ by Late 2027 via Embodied AI
Humanoid robots could be heading toward a major advance in AI. On August 21, 2026, ACE Robotics Chairman Wang Xiaogang said embodied AI may reach a “ChatGPT moment” by the end of 2027. The aim is to help robots understand and respond to unfamiliar real-world situations instead of simply following fixed commands. As world models…

Trump Threatens ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran as War Enters New Phase on August 21
Trump vows ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran with unprecedented sanctions. Treasury Secretary Bessent promises details August 24. Oil rises to $94 as global allies face pressure to join blockade.

Japan Executes Pachinko Arsonist in First Death Penalty Under Takaichi on August 21
Japan executes 58-year-old Sunao Takami for 2009 pachinko parlor arson that killed five people. First execution under Takaichi administration and first in 14 months.

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain Amid Iran Sanction Threats; Ross Stores Rallies 9% on Strong Q2 Beat
S&P 500 futures climbed 0.2% on Friday, August 21, 2026, following Thursday’s decline. Dow futures gained 65 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.4%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the US will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. Ross Stores shares jumped 7.92% in after-hours trading on a strong second-quarter earnings beat. Why…

Alibaba (BABA, 9988.HK) Stock Falls 3% to HK$125 After Profit Plunges 76%
Alibaba shares fell 3% to HK$125 on Friday after quarterly net income plunged 76%. Net income attributable to shareholders dropped to RMB10.54 billion from RMB43.12 billion a year earlier. Revenue still rose 9% to RMB268.95 billion, beating consensus estimates. The gap between growth and profit came from a sharp jump in AI spending. Investors weighed…