Summary
Block Tao - TradingKey financial editor, holds professional certificates in futures, gold, securities industry and publishing research reports.
Areas of Expertise
With 8 years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, he specialise in analysing the fundamentals and price trends of cryptocurrencies.
Experience
Since 2023, he has worked as a financial editor at TradingKey, writing in-depth analysis on cryptocurrencies, commodities, and more. He previously worked at several well-known Web 3.0 institutions.
Total 1236 articles
Micron Stock Price Forecast: Will MU Retest $740 Low Amid Looming Strike?
Micron's Taiwan union has voted in favor of a strike mandate due to an opaque profit-sharing system and benchmarking against South Korean peers, demanding an 83-month lump-sum bonus and a 15% share of operating profit. A strike could impact HBM and DRAM production capacity as well as profit margins. If mediation fails, MU stock could retest a bottom at $740 or even $450; if a settlement is reached, it is poised to rebound toward $1,000.
Sat, Sep 5
Japan, South Korea Stocks Close Strongly Higher; KOSPI Surges Over 1.6%, Nikkei Reclaims 65,000 as SoftBank Soars 12%
Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed strongly higher, as Samsung and SK Hynix drove the KOSPI up nearly 2%. The Nikkei reclaimed the 65,000-point level, with SoftBank surging 12% and Kioxia gaining over 5%.
Fri, Sep 4
Privacy Coins Surge as ZEC Rises 17% Toward $1,000, DASH Tops $50
The privacy coin sector surged across the board, with both ZEC and DASH soaring 17%, while others like DCR and XTZ followed the rally.
Fri, Sep 4
Nvidia Expands AI Push, Plans $2.5 Billion Investment in Thinking Machines Lab
Nvidia deepens its AI dominance with plans to invest $2.5 billion to acquire a stake in Thinking Machines Lab, an AI company founded by OpenAI's former Chief Technology Officer.
Fri, Sep 4
Bitcoin Surges Over 5%, Gold Breaches $4,500 as Waller's Dovish Signal Sparks Market
Dovish signals from Waller spurred a surge in Bitcoin and gold prices, with subsequent price action hinging on this week's upcoming non-farm payrolls report and next week's CPI data.
Fri, Sep 4
Today’s Market Recap: US Tech Stocks Rally as Waller Eases Rate-Hike Expectations; SpaceX Soars Over 6%, Bitcoin Tops $80,000
Driven by the AI frenzy and the lifting of rate hike alarms, US tech stocks surged across the board, with Nvidia dropping a $12.9 billion bombshell and BTC strongly breaking through the 80,000 mark.
Fri, Sep 4
Japan, South Korea Stocks Open Higher and Extend Gains; KOSPI Reclaims 6,600, SoftBank Surges Over 7%, Samsung and SK Hynix Jump Over 2%
Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened sharply higher, with the KOSPI reclaiming the 6,600-point mark. SoftBank surged 7%, while chip stocks such as Samsung and SK Hynix rose across the board.
Fri, Sep 4
Japan, South Korea Stocks Stage V-Shaped Reversal as Seoul Urgently Pledges Support; Kospi Narrowly Holds 6,500 as Samsung, SK Hynix Pare Losses
Reports of U.S. semiconductor tariffs reportedly triggered a sharp plunge in Japanese and South Korean stock markets, prompting the South Korean presidential office to urgently intervene to defuse risks and stabilize the market. The KOSPI narrowly held the 6,500 mark, while losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix narrowed.
Thu, Sep 3
Gold Tops $4,400, Silver Surges Past $65 as Weak US August ADP Fuels Rate Cut Expectations
A weak ADP employment report ignited a bullish rally, driving gold firmly above the $4,400 mark while silver surged past $65.
Thu, Sep 3
Arbitrum Surges Over 14% in a Single Day, Outperforming Major Coins to Lead Crypto Market
Arbitrum bucked the trend to surge over 14%, strongly leading gains in the Layer 2 sector and becoming the leader of the market rebound.
Thu, Sep 3
Japan, South Korea Stocks Open Higher in Strong Rebound as Kospi Reclaims 6,600, Kioxia Gains Over 2%, Samsung and SK Hynix Rebound Over 1.5%
Japanese and South Korean stock markets rebounded from early lows, with Kioxia surging over 2%, while Samsung and SK Hynix gained more than 1.5% to support the market.
Thu, Sep 3
US-Iran Conflict Slams Japan and South Korea Stocks; Kospi Drops 4% as Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge, Nikkei Falls Below 65,000, SoftBank Tumbles Over 6%
Surging crude oil prices have sparked inflation fears, sending Japanese and South Korean stock markets tumbling. SoftBank plunged over 6%, while Samsung and SK Hynix both dropped more than 4%.
Wed, Sep 2
Uniswap (UNI) Surges Over 10% Defying Trend to Hit Eight-Month High Near $6
Uniswap bucked the trend to surge over 10% intraday, strongly approaching the $6 mark to hit its highest level since January this year.
Wed, Sep 2
Cryptos Flash Crash as US-Iran Conflict Escalates Sharply, Bitcoin Drops Below $78,000
A sudden escalation in US-Iran tensions triggered a safe-haven sell-off, sending the cryptocurrency market broadly lower as Bitcoin plunged below the $78,000 level.
Wed, Sep 2
Japan and South Korea Stocks Crash at Open: Kospi Plunges Nearly 3%, Nikkei Tumbles 1,500 Points as Samsung, SK Hynix, SoftBank Dive
Japanese and South Korean stock markets crashed at the open, with the Nikkei plunging more than 1,500 points and South Korean stocks tumbling 2.84%, as Samsung, SK Hynix, and SoftBank all suffered heavy losses.
Wed, Sep 2
August Crypto Market Review and Outlook: Bitcoin Surge Above $80,000 Sparks Broad Crypto Rally, Fed Decision to Determine If Gains Continue
August 2026 marked a key turning point for the crypto market, shifting from subdued sentiment to the restart of an institutional bull market. Against the backdrop of rising U.S. rate cut expectations, a more favorable policy stance in Washington, and strong capital inflows into spot ETFs, the market's positioning structure has undergone a complete reshuffle. With the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision and non-farm payrolls data approaching, the market will closely monitor technical consolidation following the strong rally and the sustainability of liquidity.
Tue, Sep 1
Japan and South Korea Stocks Rise After Low Open; Kospi Holds 6,800 Level as Kioxia Surges over 2% to Lead Gains, Samsung and SK Hynix Follow Higher
The Nikkei closed slightly lower, while the KOSPI opened lower and moved higher to reclaim the 6,800 mark, driven by gains in semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Hynix. Kioxia surged more than 2%.
Tue, Sep 1
XRP Drops Below $1.4 as Market Focuses on Non-Farm Payrolls: Can It Rebound?
XRP briefly fell below $1.4! With non-farm payroll data set to be released, can the market reverse?
Tue, Sep 1
Dell Earnings Preview: AI Server Momentum in Focus, Wall Street Sees Stock Up to $650
Wall Street is bullish on the explosive growth of AI servers and is heavily touting Dell ahead of its earnings report, with target prices set as high as $650.
Tue, Sep 1
Arbitrum (ARB) Surges 37% in Single Day, Tops $1.1 to Hit Four-Month High
Arbitrum (ARB) broke out of a three-month consolidation period, surging 37% in a single day to top the $1.1 mark.
Tue, Sep 1