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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.

Block Ordered to Pay $120M CFPB Restitution for Cash App Fraud Failures
Block must pay $45M to states and $75M-$120M to Cash App users via CFPB restitution for fraud failures, account security gaps, and inadequate customer support.

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.

Japan Tightens Visa Rules, Forcing Chinese Wealthy to Sell Tokyo Apartments by August 21
Japan’s strict new business visa rules cut Chinese applicants 96%, forcing wealthy residents to sell Tokyo luxury apartments within 30 days or leave. Central Tokyo high-end sales down 60% in 2026.

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…

Trump Approval Rating Hits 33%, Lowest of His Presidency, as Iran War Drives Economic Anxiety
Trump’s approval rating falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher and economic anxiety spreads among voters in key Senate races.

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…

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Samsung Electronics Eyes $72 Billion Shareholder Return Package Amid AI Boom
Samsung Electronics is weighing a massive shareholder return package worth more than 100 trillion won ($72 billion) as strong AI chip demand drives record profits. On August 21, 2026, the South Korean tech giant is set to discuss the plan at a board meeting. The package could include a special dividend, share buybacks, and cancellations….