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On October 27, SUN announced the completion of the 52nd round of $SUN buyback and destruction, with a total of 7,232,977.17 SUN being repurchased and permanently destroyed. The funds came from a portion of the protocol revenue generated between July 25, 2026, and October 25.As of this round, the total amount of SUN destroyed has reached 685,780,165.49, of which SunSwap V2 has cumulatively destroyed 388,023,868.41, SunPump has cumulatively destroyed 285,879,914.81, and SunX has cumulatively destroyed 11,876,382.27. The buyback and destruction mechanism continues to advance and is gradually becoming an important support for the long-term construction of a sustainable token economy and ecosystem for SUN.

According to Arkham monitoring, two wallets associated with Justin Sun received PEPE in two transactions from Poloniex on October 17 and 26: 7.2 trillion tokens (approximately $28.44 million) on October 17, and 4.65 trillion tokens (approximately $20.32 million) on October 26, totaling approximately $48.76 million. These tokens are suspected to have been initially purchased from Binance, then flowed back through Poloniex and HTX before finally being transferred to Justin Sun's wallet.During the same period, Justin Sun transferred a total of $77 million in stablecoins to Poloniex in six transactions from October 15 to 25, including $60 million USDT and $17 million USDC, with the funds previously redeemed from Spark/AAVE and Sky.Before October 17, Justin Sun held only about $267,000 in PEPE (68 billion tokens). Currently, the two wallets have a holding value of approximately $51.01 million, an increase of over $2 million since the time of receipt, accounting for about 2.82% of the total PEPE supply, equivalent to 2.2% of its $2.29 billion on-chain wealth.

According to Tencent news, on October 27, Tencent's cross-border payment platform TenPay Global reached a cooperation with South Korea's Samsung Wallet and Woori Bank to jointly promote the interconnectivity of cross-border QR code payments.After South Korean users come to China, they can use the Samsung Wallet Money e-wallet within Samsung Wallet to scan the WeChat Pay collection code or show the payment code to merchants, allowing them to spend at tens of millions of WeChat Pay merchants within China.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, the address 0x721...E5991, marked by Arkham as associated with Sun Yuchen, withdrew 46.5 trillion PEPE (approximately 20.32 million USD) from Poloniex 10 hours ago.Since October 17, it has cumulatively transferred out 48.76 million USD worth of PEPE and currently holds 118 trillion PEPE, with an average withdrawal price of 0.000004114 USD, resulting in an unrealized profit of 2.085 million USD.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the "Suns vs. Thunder" event on the Polymarket, the "Yes" option for the sub-market "Dillon Brooks: Points O/U 15.5" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 27% an hour ago to the current 45% (a fluctuation of 18%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

The Sun Wukong ecosystem will hold a deep roundtable discussion themed "When DeFi Moves Towards Global Open Finance: From JUST Brand Upgrade to Multi-Token Deflationary Mechanism, How Does the TRON Ecosystem Build a Long-Term Growth Flywheel?" on October 27 at 8 PM at X Space.This event will focus on the ongoing exploration of the JUST brand upgrade and the multi-token buyback and burn mechanism, delving into the growth drivers for the next phase of DeFi. Invited industry KOLs will jointly analyze whether buybacks and burns can truly form long-term value support, and how to combine real business, user demand, and ecosystem activity when DeFi is no longer limited to a single product, allowing business growth and token economics to form a virtuous cycle, exploring sustainable growth models for the TRON ecosystem.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to start mass production and delivery of 8-layer HBM4 in the second quarter of next year, supplying it to NVIDIA.According to informed sources, NVIDIA will equip the 8-layer HBM4 based on the scale of the Rubin Ultra NVL rack, and it is expected that the proportion of 8-layer HBM4 will significantly increase starting from the middle of next year.

According to a report by the Korea Economic Daily, KB Securities expects that the combined operating profit of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will reach 157.1 trillion won from 2026 to 2027, which is 2.1 times the cumulative operating profit of 74.8 trillion won for both companies from 2000 to 2025. It is estimated that in 2027, the operating profits of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will be 55.5 trillion won and 38.9 trillion won, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 51% and 50%.KB Securities stated that the demand for AI chips is driving a tightening of memory supply, and about 70% to 80% of the memory that both companies plan to produce in 2027 has been secured through long-term supply agreements signed with major global technology companies for five years. The price-to-earnings ratios of both companies have fallen to about 3 times, and the proportion of foreign ownership has dropped to its lowest level since the global financial crisis in 2008. KB Securities believes that the market may be underestimating the long-term profit growth potential.

According to the "Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily," South Korean memory chip companies SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics will announce their performance for the third quarter of 2026 this week, with SK Hynix set to release on Wednesday and Samsung Electronics on Thursday. The report states that with the rising demand for AI chips and increasing prices for memory chips, both companies are expected to deliver strong results, with a combined operating profit for the third quarter projected to reach 184.4 trillion won, approximately 139.1 billion dollars.Samsung Electronics' preliminary results released on October 8 show that third-quarter revenue increased by 127% year-on-year, reaching 195 trillion won; operating profit was 107.4 trillion won, approximately 80.17 billion dollars, compared to 12.17 trillion won in the same period last year, an increase of nearly 8 times. Analysts surveyed by FnGuide expect SK Hynix's third-quarter revenue to be 98.2 trillion won, with operating profit at 77 trillion won. In 2025, Samsung and SK Hynix's operating profits are projected to be 43.6 trillion won and 47.2 trillion won, respectively, totaling 90.8 trillion won. If these predictions come true, Samsung will become the first South Korean company to exceed 100 trillion won in quarterly operating profit.As of the market close on October 23, the stock prices of Samsung and SK Hynix have fallen by 36% and 52%, respectively, since the end of June. The report indicates that investors view the impressive financial reports as expected, with focus areas including HBM4 supply, long-term agreements, and shareholder returns. TrendForce predicts that the average selling price of HBM will increase by 121% next year compared to this year, and the production capacity of Samsung and SK Hynix for next year is already sold out. In the second-quarter financial report, Samsung disclosed long-term agreements with five data center customers, while SK Hynix finalized multi-year contracts with over ten customers. Samsung announced a shareholder return plan of 90 trillion to 110 trillion won this year and will determine a cash dividend of about 30 trillion won for the third quarter by the end of this month. SK Hynix announced a 40 trillion won buyback plan in August and halted the evaluation for Solidigm's IPO. Kim Dong-won, head of KB Securities, stated that despite the significant stock price correction, the profit expectations for both companies have been raised, and the key catalyst for stock revaluation is expected to be the sustainability of profit growth and whether shareholder returns can be further increased.

South Korean chip companies Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will release their third-quarter financial reports next week, with strong demand for artificial intelligence storage chips expected to drive substantial profits for both companies.SK Hynix is scheduled to announce its financial report on Wednesday, while Samsung Electronics will follow closely on Thursday.

Recently, Sun Yuchen discussed his lawsuit against the Trump family's cryptocurrency project WLFI in a conversation with Jin Ming. He clearly stated that he remains firmly supportive of President Trump's cryptocurrency policy and AI strategy, believing it to be very successful.The reason for suing World Liberty Financial is entirely a normal action for commercial investors to protect their rights. The cause stems from the project's lack of investment transparency and insufficient information disclosure, even involving allegations of fraud. The case has been formally submitted to the federal court in California and is to be decided by a federal judge, which fully complies with the operation of the rule of law in the United States.Sun Yuchen further clarified that this lawsuit will not affect his judgment of the macro trends in the United States. He continues to hold a significant position in U.S. technology stocks and is optimistic about TRX being approved for a spot ETF in the U.S., the on-chain business of U.S. stocks, as well as expectations for a stronger dollar and the continued strength of the AI industry.Sun Yuchen believes that public opinion has exaggerated and complicated this lawsuit; in fact, it is simply a "business-to-business" lawsuit. Even if the agreement's subject matter involves 400 to 500 million dollars, it does not significantly impact his overall asset portfolio.Sun Yuchen also stated that he invests with the patience of an old hunter. Once he is thoroughly optimistic and makes a significant decision, he will invest at least 4 to 5 billion dollars or more in a single transaction.

Recently, Sun Yuchen discussed his personal communication and life strategy role models in a conversation with Jin Ming, stating that he does not simply imitate one person, but is a "hybrid mix" of Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Warren Buffett.Sun Yuchen mentioned an interesting coincidence that all three are alumni of his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. As he integrates the strategies of these three individuals, the outside world has begun to jokingly refer to the emergence of a "fourth giant," namely Sun Yuchen himself. In terms of specific strategy breakdown, he stated that his investment and risk control fully absorb the value investment philosophy that Buffett and Munger emphasize on fundamentals, bringing an old-school playbook into the crypto space, which instead creates a dimensional advantage.In terms of business growth and communication, Sun Yuchen pointed out that Musk compensates for Buffett's shortcomings in technology narratives and expectation-driven approaches, forming a dual drive of fundamentals and high-tech high growth. Regarding personal branding and communication, he mainly draws inspiration from Trump, even admitting that he initially learned spoken English by following Trump's show "The Apprentice."Sun Yuchen also shared an interesting anecdote, stating that there is actually a "mutual disdain law" among these three. For example, when he once suggested to Buffett during dinner that he acquire Tesla during its low point, Buffett declined, as he believed that if a company is too disruptive and full of "surprises," it does not align with his investment style.

According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent from Samsung Electronics titled "Electronic Devices and Their Operating Methods Providing Blockchain Service" was officially granted on October 20.This technology allows electronic devices to identify nearby devices that support blockchain services through wireless signals, establish peer-to-peer connections, and select the device with the most recent data to complete blockchain synchronization by comparing the latest block heights stored on each device. This patent can reduce network traffic and energy consumption when devices synchronize block data.

According to the Korea Daily Economic News, Tesla and Nvidia will invest $2.8 billion in Samsung Electronics' factory.

The liquidity protocol Sunrise based on Solana announced the introduction of tokenized Meta stocks issued by Backpack Securities into the Solana ecosystem. Previously, the two parties collaborated to tokenize multiple U.S. stocks and launch them on Solana, including SpaceX (SPCX), Micron Technology (MU), Moderna (MRNA), and Nike (NKE).Backpack Securities is responsible for the custody and issuance of the tokens, while Sunrise is responsible for coordinating on-chain listings and liquidity building within the Solana ecosystem. Each tokenized stock is backed 1:1 by real stocks in a custody account, and holders have actual rights to the corresponding securities, including dividends, and can redeem them for traditional stocks through Backpack Securities.Sunrise is a Solana liquidity protocol initiated by Wormhole Labs, and its collaboration with Backpack started in June 2026, with the first product being tokenized SpaceX stock. As the supply and trading volume of tokenized U.S. stocks continue to grow, Solana is becoming one of the main venues for decentralized trading of tokenized U.S. stocks.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced that it will supply ABF substrates to NVIDIA starting in 2026.

According to data from Korea's Meritz Securities cited by Wall Street Journal, the delivery time for low-capacity, high-capacity, and automotive MLCCs from Samsung Electro-Mechanics has been extended from over 30 weeks in September to 52 weeks in October, with some customers needing to wait about a year after placing orders. The delivery time for major MLCC products from Taiwanese manufacturer Yageo remains at 30 to 52 weeks, and the extension of delivery times has spread from high-capacity, high-performance products to low-capacity and automotive products.The delivery cycles for NIC Components, Viking, and Sanhe Capacitors have also been extended to varying degrees, with many companies continuing to maintain a trend of price increases. AI servers are one of the important drivers of demand growth, with their MLCC loading capacity exceeding that of ordinary servers by more than 10 times. The capacity utilization rate of Samsung Electro-Mechanics' components division reached 91% in the first half of this year, and the expansion project in the Philippines is expected to achieve mass production only after 2027, making it difficult to significantly alleviate short-term supply pressure.

According to a report by North Korea Biz on October 20, Samsung Electronics' foundry division has seen its 4-nanometer process capacity nearing full load due to an increase in customer orders, while the company is also expanding efforts to attract new customers for its 5-nanometer process. The report states that contracts for the most advanced 2-nanometer process with major global tech companies are still delayed, prompting Samsung to increase the utilization rates of its relatively stable 4-nanometer and 5-nanometer processes to improve profitability.The 4-nanometer process is used for smartphone application processors, artificial intelligence semiconductors, and high-performance computing chips. The report indicates that not all chips in the expanding artificial intelligence semiconductor market require the most advanced processes; the manufacturing costs of 4-nanometer and 5-nanometer processes are relatively low while still achieving high performance, making them suitable for certain artificial intelligence inference chips and application-specific integrated circuits.Regarding the 2-nanometer process, Samsung is in discussions with major global tech companies about production contracts, but some negotiations are taking longer than originally expected. In addition to yield rates, the most advanced processes also require comprehensive verification of energy efficiency, design assets, and stable mass production capabilities, which means a longer time frame from contract signing to mass production. Samsung views the 2-nanometer process as the core growth driver for its next-generation foundry business and plans to continue using the fully surrounded gate transistor structure first introduced in the 3-nanometer process to improve energy efficiency and performance.

According to Gate market data, the South Korean KOSPI index closed down 214.93 points on October 20 (Tuesday), a decrease of 3.73%, reporting at 5553.08 points. Samsung Electronics fell by 2.98%, and SK Hynix fell by 4.22%.