Goldman Sachs announced the acquisition of NEOS Investments, a manager of income ETFs with options, including funds linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The deal could reach US$ 2.25 billion and strengthens the bank's presence in the cryptoassets market.
The Stop Killing Games group and DoesItPlay have formalized support for the Dutch class action lawsuit accusing Sony of monopoly in the PlayStation Store, with $457 million in compensation for 1.7 million players. The end of physical discs in 2028 strengthens the accusation of total price control.
Bitcoin surged this Friday (21/08/2026) to US$ 74,457, driven by risk aversion over US debt and the search for protection. Nearly US$ 3 billion in short positions were liquidated in 24 hours, the highest volume since 2021, according to CoinGlass. The rally spread across the entire crypto market.
Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer Unitree Robotics debuted on Shanghai's STAR Market with a 460% surge, reaching a valuation of about US$ 50 billion after raising US$ 904 million in its IPO. It was the first major listing of legged robotics in mainland China, marking a historic moment for the sector.
Morgan Stanley predicts an increase of up to 50% in DDR4 memory prices in the third quarter, driven by reduced supply and manufacturers prioritizing HBM and DDR5. The information was released by GameVicio and reflects the components market transition. Consumers and companies still using DDR4 should feel the impact on their wallets.
