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According to Hongxing News, the individual involved in the incident of "Tsinghua graduates studying at University College London (UCL) being scammed" revealed that he was scammed for nearly 45 days. On the day he arrived in the UK and checked into his dormitory, he received a call from a number displayed as "Embassy," claiming that his phone number had sent a large number of harassment and fraud messages, and transferred him to so-called "cyber police." The caller accurately reported his personal information, requested him to download video software, and displayed materials such as police identification, arrest warrants, and confessions.Several "cyber police" bombarded him with information for more than three hours while he was still adjusting to the time difference and was physically and mentally exhausted, causing him to lose his judgment. Subsequently, the so-called "Interpol" led him to mistakenly believe he was assisting in an investigation into an international money laundering case and made him sign a so-called confidentiality document. For the first two weeks, they continued to strengthen control, requiring him to maintain a phone call 24 hours a day and turn on video for online monitoring, while also restricting his social interactions under the guise of investigation confidentiality.They ultimately induced him to purchase digital currency and transfer it to a designated account, and even made him deceive his family into transferring money for the so-called case, claiming it would be returned after the case was closed. He was also coerced into downloading foreign encrypted chat software to register an account for purchasing virtual currency. After returning to his home country, he discovered that during the period he was out of contact, the scammers had used his credit card to purchase tickets to other destinations. He reminded the public to pay more attention to anti-fraud campaigns, as scammers exploit time differences and information gaps to set traps.

According to a report by The New York Times, Iran is reviewing the specific proposals on the nuclear issue put forward by the mediators, indicating that the U.S.-Iran diplomatic mediation led by Qatar has made progress.In the past week, Qatar has held multiple rounds of talks in Tehran and Doha. Iran has demanded measures including the unfreezing of assets and the lifting of oil sanctions. The U.S. and Israeli military have developed a target list for strikes against Iran, and Iran has warned that if it is attacked again, it will expand the scope of its retaliation.

According to sources, the Japanese government is studying the inclusion of an exception clause for the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" in the National Security Strategy, allowing for the introduction of nuclear weapons in emergency situations.

According to Al Jazeera, sources close to the mediation team revealed that the mediators have informed Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates about the contents of the memorandum of understanding, and both countries have expressed their approval. Washington and Tehran have made concessions regarding nuclear issues and frozen assets.

U.S. President Trump stated that the United States must attack Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The United States provides $5 billion in financing to Constellation to enhance nuclear power generation.

The Kremlin stated that there is an urgent need to restart strategic nuclear stability dialogue with the United States.

According to Saudi media outlet Hadass, citing senior sources, Washington has conveyed a message to Iran, requesting that Iran will not receive any concessions before limiting its nuclear capabilities.The progress of US-Iran negotiations depends on whether Iran responds to the Trump administration's demands regarding its nuclear capabilities. As Iran has lost control over the Strait of Hormuz, the United States no longer considers the Hormuz issue a priority.

Jan van Eck stated that allowing more nuclear power projects can simultaneously boost AI and Bitcoin: on one hand, it raises the value of AI, and on the other hand, it alleviates the selling pressure on Bitcoin by providing cheaper energy for miners. There is strong bipartisan support for nuclear energy in the United States, with the goal of increasing nuclear power output to four times the current level within 25 years, as evidenced by the accelerated restart of the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor.Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, stated that miners holding long-term power contracts and infrastructure have undervalued option value; if miners shift to AI contract revenue, the pressure to sell Bitcoin will consequently decrease.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that once the United States or other signatories of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty conduct nuclear tests, Russia will take appropriate response measures.

According to Techstartups, Dutch AI chip startup Euclyd has completed over 200 million euros (approximately 231 million dollars) in Series A funding, led jointly by Samsung, Somerset Capital Partners, EQT's Scaleup Europe Fund, and Innovation Industries.Euclyd was founded in 2024 by Bernardo Kastrup and Atul Sinha, headquartered in Eindhoven, focusing on the field of AI inference, aiming to replace GPU solutions with self-developed chips and memory architectures to reduce AI inference energy consumption and per Token costs. Former ASML CEO Peter Wennink will serve as the chairman of the company's board.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Counter-Strike: Nuclear TigeRES vs CYBERSHOKE Esports (BO3) - 1win Private Club #1: Closed Qualifier Playoffs," the sub-market "Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5" has seen a drastic fluctuation in the win rate of the "Over" option, plummeting from 47.5% an hour ago to the current 30% (a fluctuation of 17.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

On August 26, according to WEEX TradFi market data, the nuclear energy and AI power sectors strengthened. Among them, OKLO rose 11.08% in 24 hours, URA rose 5.62%, and IREN rose 5.18%. In addition, NVDA rose 2% in 24 hours, with the market focusing on today's earnings report performance. Overall, the market's main line is a crossover of growth and energy security. WEEX Labs reminds that related assets are affected by policies and orders, and short-term fluctuations may be amplified. Currently, WEEX has launched stock token trading with a 0 fee rate.

U.S. President Trump stated that all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared or detonated. The U.S. has notified Iran that any new mining vessels will be destroyed.The U.S. Space Force is monitoring the strait and nuclear facilities, and a zero-tolerance mining policy has been implemented.

According to the American media MS NOW, two Middle Eastern diplomats familiar with the negotiations stated that Oman has agreed to reach a framework agreement with Iran to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian government official said that the agreement will establish a new shipping route by allowing commercial vessels to enter the Persian Gulf via Iranian-controlled routes and exit via Omani-controlled routes. The agreement does not include charging tolls for commercial vessels seeking safe passage through the waterway. This proposal is a "temporary agreement" that will lay the groundwork for Washington and Tehran to announce a new ceasefire and restart nuclear negotiations.According to Iranian officials, the United Nations International Maritime Organization and the United States will participate in the formal announcement of the agreement. A government official from a Gulf country stated that the arrangement has been recognized by the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Officials have not disclosed when the agreement will be announced. However, whether the United States will support the management agreement for the strait will depend on the final details. An American official stated that Washington only supports a temporary agreement to reopen the strait on the premise of no tolls and unobstructed passage.

According to Jinshi, U.S. President Trump stated that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated in an interview with Fox News that due to Washington's military strikes, Iran is now more willing to negotiate on issues including its nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio reiterated that the U.S. strikes have destroyed Iran's navy, air force, and missile defense systems, and have "severely weakened" its defensive capabilities. He pointed out that Iran no longer has a "conventional shield," which has changed the negotiation landscape, making Iran more willing to reach agreements on denuclearization and the Strait issues.

According to Jinshi reports, local power plant officials stated that a drone from the Ukrainian armed forces attempted to attack the critical infrastructure of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

According to Jinshi reports, as the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine continue to deplete U.S. military weapon stockpiles, the U.S. Department of Defense has committed to paying nearly $100 billion to arms contractors in hopes of accelerating the production of "Patriot" and "THAAD" interceptors. In addition, the Pentagon has ordered 14 nuclear submarines, with a total contract amount of $76.6 billion.On July 29 local time, it was reported that there were changes in the Pentagon's transactions with arms contractors regarding "Patriot" interceptors, with the contract changing from a $4.7 billion one-year contract signed in April this year to a draft agreement totaling $58.6 billion over seven years, while a preliminary agreement for a $35 billion order of "THAAD" interceptors over seven years was also finalized.

According to TechCrunch, nuclear startup Antares Nuclear has completed a $470 million Series C funding round, co-led by Paradigm and Caffeinated Capital, with participation from Industrious Ventures, Point72 Ventures, and Shine Capital, including $370 million in equity and $100 million in debt.Antares is developing small modular reactors (SMRs) with a power output of 100 kilowatts to 1 megawatt, using TRISO fuel. The company is one of three finalists in the U.S. Department of Defense's Advanced Nuclear Power Systems program, planning to launch its first power-generating reactor next year and deploy it to U.S. military bases by 2028. Previously, Antares completed a $96 million Series B funding round last December, bringing its total funding to $604 million. The first batch of SMRs is expected to be operational in the early 2030s, with a cost of approximately $214 per megawatt-hour, higher than most new power plants except for the most expensive gas turbines.