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Amazon vs Meta: Why ZK Cryptography Could Secure the Future of AI Commerce
Bitcoin.com - Amazon’s decision to block Meta’s Muse AI has intensified debate over the security and future of agentic commerce. Industry experts argue that zero-knowledge cryptography could allow agents to verify identities, permissions and credentials without exposing sensitive information. ZK Cryptography: A Solution for Secure Agentic Commerce Amazon’s blockade of Meta’s Muse AI agent over concerns that […]
Le sondage Bitwise révèle que toutes les institutions détiennent du bitcoin, mais divergent sur son utilité
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Un nouveau sondage de Bitwise Asset Management révèle un constat frappant : chaque grande institution possédant des actifs cryptographiques détient… Read the original on Le sondage Bitwise révèle que toutes les institutions détiennent du bitcoin, mais divergent sur son utilité. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitwise Study Reveals Universal Bitcoin Ownership Among Institutions, Divergent Views Arise
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new Bitwise Asset Management survey drops a pretty striking finding: every large institution with crypto holdings owns bitcoin. Not… Read the original on Bitwise Survey Reveals All Institutions Hold Bitcoin, But Differ on Its Purpose. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ondo unlocks BlackRock portfolio strategies, but only non-US traders benefit
CryptoSlate - BlackRock supplies the allocations; Ondo issues the securities and requires onboarding before direct minting or redemption. The post Ondo unlocks BlackRock portfolio strategies, but only non-US traders benefit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Researchers propose Zcash-style private Bitcoin transfers without a soft fork
CoinTelegraph - Shielded Bitcoin would use zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted notes to hide transaction details without changing Bitcoin consensus, but researchers have raised questions about anonymity and quantum resistance.
Elon Musk Made 4 Bold Predictions About Work: Robot Surgeons in 3 Years, No More Retirement Savings, and Immortality
Bitcoin.com - “Don’t worry about squirreling money away for retirement in 10 or 20 years. It won’t matter,” Elon Musk said on the Moonshots with Peter Diamandis podcast episode published January 6, 2026. In the same interview, he predicted Tesla’s Optimus robots would surpass human surgeons’ capabilities within three years and argued AI-driven abundance could make savings […]
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: September 25
CryptoPotato - Here's everything most interesting surrounding Ripple's ecosystem as of late.
New York Lab Proposes Enhanced Bitcoin Privacy Through Zero-Knowledge Technology
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A New York cryptography lab wants to bring Zcash-style privacy to Bitcoin. No fork needed. No separate chain. Just encrypted… Read the original on New York Lab Unveils Shielded Bitcoin for Enhanced Privacy Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Two obscure pools fuel 2.8B XRPL volume, but only 185 trades caused it
CryptoSlate - Both pools trade issued tokens, and the feed does not reveal how it values each fill. The post Two obscure pools fuel 2.8B XRPL volume, but only 185 trades caused it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Akamai lands $11.6 billion Anthropic deal that could ultimately be worth $20 billion
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic PBC has signed a seven-year, $11.6 billion computing agreement with Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) as the Claude developer keeps adding more data center capacity. The contract covers computing power and could grow by another $9 billion before the seven years are over. That would push the total value above $20 billion if Anthropic uses...
Shielded Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Bring Privacy to Bitcoin L1
Bitcoin.com - A New York cryptography lab has proposed Zcash-style private transfers on Bitcoin without changing Bitcoin itself. Published on Thursday by [[alloc] init], Shielded Bitcoin would hide amounts and counterparties without a soft fork, separate blockchain, federation or trusted operator. Bitcoin would simply store and order encrypted data that it cannot understand, while outside software verifies […]
LIVE: Oil continues crashing as Bitcoin holds on for dear life post-UN meeting
Cryptopolitan - Oil is sliding again as the U.S. and Iran discuss a phased deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent at $93 and WTI at $105. Bitcoin is barely holding around $84,422, while crypto open interest sits at $151.79 billion and liquidations have reached $338.34 million. Crypto sentiment is still leaning bullish, with the...
Institutions See Bitcoin Like Gold but Invest in It Like Tech: Bitwise
Bitcoin.com - Major institutional bitcoin investors “often” pair bitcoin with gold, but they still largely keep it in a technology bucket alongside other crypto assets, a survey of 15 large institutions by BTC ETF sponsor and manager Bitwise Asset Management showed. The survey included endowments, foundations, public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, multi-family offices, investment consultants and […]
Bitcoin researchers target privacy coins with Zcash-style shielded transfers
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin researchers have proposed a system for private transfers directly on the network without requiring a soft fork or changes to its consensus rules. The Sept. 24 paper from [[alloc] init] researchers Clara Shikhelman, Mikhail Komarov, and Aleksei Moskvin introduces Shielded Bitcoin, a metaprotocol designed to conceal transaction amounts, senders, recipients, and links between transfers while […] The post Bitcoin researchers target privacy coins with Zcash-style shielded transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Security Incident at DriveWealth Affects Users of Multiple Trading Platforms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A security breach at DriveWealth, a US brokerage infrastructure provider, hit customers of Revolut, Stake, and Hatch on September 4… Read the original on DriveWealth Security Breach Exposes Personal Data of Revolut, Stake, and Hatch Users. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitwise CEO Says Investors Have Swapped About $70 Million in Spot Crypto for Bitwise ETFs This Quarter
Binance News - Bitwise CEO said on X that he recently received updated data from @JWFarrell showing investors have exchanged about $70 million in spot crypto assets for Bitwise ETFs so far in the third quarter. According to Odaily, he said interest in such products continues to grow for reasons including peace of mind, tax simplification, wills and estate planning, and borrowing and margin use. He added that he hopes to keep lowering the minimum investment threshold.
STOCKS | Japan 40-Year Bond Yield Rises 5.5 Basis Points to 4.255%
Binance News - Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 5.5 basis points to 4.255% as the global bond selloff intensified. According to Sina Finance, the 10-year Japanese government bond yield also rose 4.0 basis points to 3.115%.
Iraq's Najaf Cancels Flights To And From Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fars News reported that Najaf Airport in Iraq announced the cancellation of flights to and from Iran starting at 2 a.m. local time on Friday. Some airlines' flights from Tehran to Najaf were still listed in the departure schedule, and Iraq's holy city pilgrimage group was still waiting for flights to Najaf. Baghdad Airport had also suspended Iran routes in recent days.
Oracle force majeure notice on Stargate site rattles AI investors
Cryptopolitan - Oracle sent a force majeure notice on Project Jupiter, its 2.45-gigawatt data facility for OpenAI located in New Mexico. This resulted in the share of Oracle to drop by about 4% on Thursday (September 24). The investors were worried not because of actual delays—which Oracle refused to admit—but because of what this notice suggested in...
XRP Became Programmable, Then Gained Vaults and Wider DeFi Access
Bitcoin.com - A year after FXRP launched, XRP holders can use a representation of their tokens in vaults, lending markets, and applications on Ethereum. Flare says about 130 million FXRP is now deployed in decentralized finance. One Year After FXRP Launched Flare marked FXRP’s first anniversary by tracing how XRP gained access to financial applications beyond the […]
Argentina's President Milei Says He Will Not Restrict Purchases of Chinese Cars
Binance News - Argentina's President Javier Milei said he would not stop citizens from buying Chinese cars if they want to do so. According to Sina Finance, he said people can buy cars from any country and that what Argentines choose to drive is their own business.
AI | Goldman’s Moe Says AI Stocks Can Weather Higher Rates
Binance News - Goldman Sachs Chief Regional Equity Strategist for Asia Pacific Timothy Moe said AI-related stocks remain good investments despite rising rates on government debt, according to Bloomberg. He spoke as a global bond selloff extended into Asia and elevated oil prices stoked inflation concerns.
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Reportedly Discuss Phased Deal
Binance News - Oil prices fell after reports that U.S. and Iranian negotiators were discussing a phased agreement that would include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to Sina Finance, Brent crude slipped to around $106 a barrel, after rising more than 7% over the previous two trading days, while West Texas Intermediate fell below $94. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said the two sides had failed to reach a similar agreement in recent months and were seeking a breakthrough during the United Nations General Assembly. Karobaar Capital LP Chief Investment Officer Harris Khurshid said Brent would likely stay in the ...
FBI Data Leak Exposes Agents’ Home Addresses
Binance News - Hackers say they stole a trove of Federal Bureau of Investigation data that includes records showing the home addresses of employees involved in cases on foreign spies, drug cartels and covert surveillance operations, according to Bloomberg. The material also contains job titles for those employees.
BHP Evaluates Phased Restart Plan for World's Largest Copper Mine
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, BHP Group said it is assessing conditions and studying a phased resumption of mining operations at its Escondida copper mine project in Chile after a worker died in an accident on Wednesday. In a statement, the company said mining operations were suspended after the accident, while some non-mining areas at the site continued related work at reduced capacity. BHP said it will review staffing, operational readiness, risk controls, and regulatory approval requirements before restarting production.
Adarx Pharmaceuticals Raises $446.3 Million in Upsized IPO
Binance News - Adarx Pharmaceuticals Inc. raised $446.3 million in an upsized initial public offering that priced at the top of its marketed range, according to Bloomberg. The late-stage gene therapy developer completed the US listing at the high end of expectations.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Receives Preliminary Take-Private Offer
Binance News - Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said it has received a preliminary, non-binding joint offer from NSSK and an affiliate of CVC Capital Partners to take the company private. According to Sina Finance, the company said no decision has been made yet.
As Yields Break Records, Tom Lee Sees an Upside, But Only for the Strongest
BeInCrypto - Tom Lee says rising yields help strong firms and expects inflation to cool sharply within six months. The post As Yields Break Records, Tom Lee Sees an Upside, But Only for the Strongest appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | Goldman Sachs Cuts 12-Month Dollar-Yen Target to 150
Binance News - Goldman Sachs lowered its dollar-yen forecast, saying Japan's domestic policy environment has improved and the possibility of Japanese capital flowing back home has made the case for holding more yen stronger. According to Sina Finance, strategist Karen Reichgott Fishman now sees dollar-yen at 158 in three months, 155 in six months, and 150 in 12 months, down from prior forecasts of 162, 163, and 165. She wrote in a research note that the appeal of going long yen has increased, especially as a hedge against recession fears. Goldman Sachs also said faster rate hikes by the Bank of Japan would help offset the inflation impact of ...
South Korea Reopens Wartime OPCON Debate After Trump Scales Back Ulchi Exercise
Binance News - According to CNBC, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung used a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to revisit wartime operational control, or OPCON, over combined forces on the Korean Peninsula. The 30-minute summit also covered strategic investment, shipbuilding and nuclear cooperation, while the renewed focus on OPCON followed Trump’s decision last month to curtail the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. Under the current arrangement, South Korea controls its forces in peacetime, but designated units come under the U.S.-led Combined Forces Command in wartime. ...
Anthropic Seeks Shareholder Approval for New Governance Plan Ahead of IPO
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Anthropic is asking shareholders to approve a new corporate structure that would give CEO Dario Amodei and the other six co-founders special classes of shares, allowing them to exercise collective voting control over most company matters. One source said the new arrangement, modeled on Palantir's founder-controlled structure, would give the seven co-founders 50.1% of the voting power if at least three of them hold the company’s minimum required shares. The proposal would also preserve the authority of Anthropic's long-term benefit trust, which currently controls a majority of the board seats and includes former Federal ...
Netanyahu Says Striking Iran Was One of His Easiest Decisions
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the 81st United Nations General Assembly general debate on September 24 that launching an attack on Iran was one of the easiest decisions he had ever made, and that it was for self-defense and to protect other countries. He also called allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza the biggest lie of the century, accused Qatar and Turkey of spreading lies about Israel on social media, and accused New York City Mayor Mamdani of antisemitism.
New York sues Polymarket, reigniting the state-versus-federal fight over event contracts
Cryptopolitan - On September 24, New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James sued Polymarket US, accusing the company of operating as an unlicensed gambling business and asking a state court to stop it from operating in New York. Unlike other cases, the present one is distinctive owing to the fact that Polymarket US does not operate beyond...
UK Food Exports Fall as US Tariffs Hit Salmon Shipments
Binance News - Britain’s food exports, including salmon, plunged in the first half of the year as US tariffs hit farmers and other producers, according to Bloomberg.
Australia's RBA Seen Raising Cash Rate to 4.60% Next Week as Tightening Nears End
Binance News - According to Jin10, 33 of 34 economists surveyed by Reuters from September 17 to 24 expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise the overnight cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% on September 29, the highest level since late 2011. It would be the fourth rate hike this year and bring the cumulative increase to 100 basis points. Most economists said the move would be the last hike in the current tightening cycle, although a few expect rates to rise to 4.85% by year-end.
Revolut Launches Facial Recognition Payments in London Coffee Shops
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Revolut is letting London customers pay for their coffee by looking at a camera. The feature, called Pay with Smile,… Read the original on Revolut Launches Face-Pay at 12 London Coffee Shops, Eliminating Merchant Fees. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
New York's Legal Challenge Against Polymarket's Prediction Market Operations
TheCurrencyAnalytics - When does placing a bet become a financial trade? New York state wants a court to answer that — and… Read the original on New York Sues Polymarket, Demands Court Block Its Prediction Market Operations. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
UK Consumer Confidence Index Rises to Highest Level in More Than Two Years
Binance News - According to Jin10, a survey released on Friday showed that UK consumer confidence unexpectedly rose to its highest level in more than two years this month, with households more optimistic about their personal finances. GfK's consumer confidence index rose to -13 in September, up one point from the previous month and the highest since August 2024, shortly after the Labour Party took office. GfK said confidence in the economic outlook also climbed to its highest since August 2024, while sentiment around personal finances reached an eight-month high. GfK Consumer Insights Director Neil Bellamy said a worsening inflation outlook could begin to pressure households, adding that confidence remained firmly in negative territory despite the overall improvement.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Hold Steady at 1,056.836 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings stood at 1,056.836 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Johnson, and Tech CEOs to Hold AI Meeting on September 29
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump, House Speaker Johnson, and technology company chief executives will meet on September 29 to discuss artificial intelligence. According to ChainCatcher, Axios reported the meeting will focus on AI.
Tesla Opens First High-Volume Semi Factory in Nevada
Binance News - According to CNBC, Tesla is opening its first factory for high-volume production of the Semi in Sparks, Nevada, as CEO Elon Musk pushes the company into heavy-duty electric trucks. Tesla first unveiled the Semi in 2017 and began selling it in limited quantities to early customers, including PepsiCo, in 2022. A livestream of Thursday's ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, or 6 p.m. local time. The factory opening comes as Tesla faces rising competition in its core electric-vehicle business and as higher diesel costs create a potential opening for commercial trucking to shift to EVs. On Tuesday, ZET SCALE said it selected ...
New York sues Polymarket, seeks triple gains and $100,000 penalties over prediction markets
CryptoSlate - New York has sued Polymarket, alleging its US prediction market is an unlicensed gambling business operating across the state. On Sept. 24, Attorney General Letitia James asked a New York state court to stop QCX LLC, which operates as Polymarket US, from offering event contracts without a state gaming license and to order restitution, disgorgement, […] The post New York sues Polymarket, seeks triple gains and $100,000 penalties over prediction markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI TRENDS | Fortune: OpenAI to Launch New Product for Safer, More Automated GPT-6 Cyber Deployment
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fortune magazine reported that OpenAI will also launch a new product to help customers deploy GPT-6 Cyber in a safer and more automated way.
Robert Kiyosaki Says 3 Phrases Keep People Poor
Binance News - Robert Kiyosaki says phrases such as “I can’t afford it,” “I’ll try,” and “the rich are greedy” reveal a scarcity mindset and can keep people poor. According to BeInCrypto, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author argued in a recent post on X that words shape how people think about money, while also outlining earned, portfolio and passive income as different tax treatments. He said he has held gold since 1971, silver since 1965, Bitcoin since 2012 and more recently Ethereum.
STOCKS | Mortgage News Daily Data Shows 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Jumps to 7.45%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Mortgage News Daily data showed Thursday's average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose sharply to 7.45%, while other institutions including Freddie Mac reported earlier Thursday that the rate had just topped 7% based on last week's average.
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Jumps To 7.45%
Binance News - According to CNBC, the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 7.45% on Thursday, according to Mortgage News Daily, after bond yields surged. The rate was up 19 basis points from 7.26% the day before, and Mortgage News Daily said it re-ran its survey in the afternoon as the 10-year Treasury yield moved higher. Matthew Graham, chief operating officer at Mortgage News Daily, said 7% was first broken on September 10 after inflation reports increased the risk of the Fed rate hike seen last week, and he said Fed comments, higher oil prices and stronger economic data have added to the pressure since then. He also said there was no obvious catalyst for the afternoon bond selloff. Freddie Mac reported Thursday morning that the rate had just crossed 7%, but that figure was ...
Iranian President Says End of War Depends on the United States
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said whether the war can end before year-end depends on the United States. He said that if the current U.S. administration wants to reach an agreement within the framework of international law, that is possible, but if it does not, then it makes no difference to Iran whether it ends before or after the U.S. midterm elections.
Robert Kiyosaki Says These 3 Phrases Keep People Poor
BeInCrypto - Robert Kiyosaki thinks one of the biggest differences between rich and poor people can be heard in everyday conversation. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author says phrases such as “I can’t afford it,” “I’ll try,” and “the rich are greedy” reveal how people think about money. In a recent post on X, he argued that The post Robert Kiyosaki Says These 3 Phrases Keep People Poor appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Yemen's Houthis Must Be Held Responsible for Their Actions
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Yemen's Houthi forces must be held responsible for their actions, and that the Houthis do not follow Iran's instructions or accept orders from Iran.
AI | Savor CEO Describes Carbon-Based Fats and Oils Production
Binance News - Savor CEO Kathleen Alexander explains how the company makes fats and oils molecule by molecule from carbon-based inputs, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional agriculture while matching the taste and functionality of conventional fats, according to Bloomberg. She also discusses Savor’s pilot production, commercial partnerships and the company’s view that supply-chain resilience and sustainability are major opportunities.
Chicago Public Schools Enrollment Falls Almost 4% as Budget Pressure Mounts
Binance News - Chicago Public Schools’ enrollment has fallen almost 4% since last year, according to Bloomberg, adding to pressure on the district’s already stretched budget.
Goldman Sachs AI Hedge Fund Generates Over $200 Million in Fees This Year
Binance News - Goldman Sachs' AI hedge fund "Situational Awareness" has generated more than $200 million in fee revenue for the firm this year. According to ChainCatcher, the fund once became an important client of Goldman Sachs' trading division as its assets grew from several hundred million dollars to more than $20 billion. Despite losses tied to volatility in AI-related stocks, "Situational Awareness" has continued working with Goldman Sachs and has also established a trading relationship with technology-stock broker Clear Street.
Colombia Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Colombia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on September 24 that the Colombian government formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran effective September 19.
STOCKS | Live Nation Got $420 Million in US City Subsidies, Study Says
Binance News - Live Nation has received $420 million in subsidies from US cities, according to a new study by Good Jobs First, Bloomberg reported. The report examines subsidies local governments have provided to the entertainment company.
MSCI CEO Says Investors Are Spreading Money Across Markets
Binance News - Henry Fernandez, chairman and CEO of MSCI, discussed Oracle’s force majeure notice in the context of heavy borrowing and large investments tied to the long-term AI story, according to Bloomberg. He also said global inflation may linger and that the Federal Reserve may need to raise rates again, while speaking with Romaine Bostick and Sally Bakewell on "The Close."
Peru Seeks More Chinese Investment in Mining and Energy
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Peru's energy and mines minister Guillermo Shinno said on the 24th that economic and trade cooperation between Peru and China has deepened since the China-Peru free trade agreement took effect in 2010, with mining cooperation standing out, and that Peru is pushing to further expand Chinese investment in mining and energy, especially in unconventional renewable energy.
Meta Unveils Muse Charm, Says Over 100 AI Glasses Styles Will Arrive by End of 2026
Binance News - According to CNBC, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will have more than 100 styles of AI glasses by the end of 2026 and introduced a pendant called the Muse Charm at the company's annual Connect conference. Meta also said Muse will come to its smart glasses in the coming months, while new Meta VR Glasses will sell for $1,299 when they go on sale next year. The stock rose 4.5% on Thursday and more than 25% since Meta announced Muse earlier this month.
Washington seeks first access to frontier AI models over UK testers
Cryptopolitan - The White House has instructed OpenAI and Anthropic to delay sending their latest AI systems to the British government’s testing authority until they have been evaluated by their American counterparts. According to a report by POLITICO, citing a knowledgeable source and a senior administration official, the request is made by the Office of the National...
Why TRON’s $30 trillion lifetime volume could become a trap
CryptoSlate - The network total covers all assets since launch; the DAO separately cites about $6 trillion in USDT transfers this year. The post Why TRON’s $30 trillion lifetime volume could become a trap appeared first on CryptoSlate.
GEOPOLITICS | Rutte Says Putin Is Not Cooperating in Ukraine Peace Talks
Binance News - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not playing ball” on progress in Ukraine peace talks and said Europeans are “prepared” for Russian hybrid attacks, according to Bloomberg. Rutte made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Finnish President Asked Elon Musk to Expand Starlink Coverage for Ukraine Operations
Binance News - Finnish President requested that Elon Musk expand Starlink coverage in Russia and occupied areas to help Ukraine target Russian ballistic missile launch systems. According to ChainCatcher, the request was made to support Ukraine’s efforts against those launchers.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Says Claude Found Enzyme System Similar to Early Gene-Editing Breakthrough
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Anthropic PBC said its Claude AI model found an enzyme system similar to an early breakthrough gene-editing technology, though some field experts were cautious and said the company had overstated the importance of the finding.
Hester Peirce Says Regulators Should Collect Less Personal Data
Binance News - Outgoing SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should collect less personal data and reconsider how financial-system monitoring is carried out. According to NS3.AI, she criticized know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering rules in a speech focused on digital identity systems and decentralized networks. Peirce is set to leave the SEC in November.
GEOPOLITICS | Milei Says Falkland Islanders Would Stay If UK Ceded Control
Binance News - President Javier Milei said Falkland Islanders would not be deported in a hypothetical scenario in which the UK ceded the territory to Argentina, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot gold falls 0.37% to $4,271.49 an ounce in New York late trading
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, spot gold fell 0.37% to $4,271.49 an ounce in New York late trading on Thursday, September 24, while spot silver fell 1% to $63.7915 an ounce, COMEX copper futures rose 0.16% to $6.7645 per pound, and the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index closed down 1.53% at 381.05.
Bitcoin Continues to Dominate the Crypto Market
Binance News - Bitcoin continues to dominate the crypto market, remaining the asset of choice for investors. According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin remains the asset of choice for investors. The article did not provide additional details.
UN Report Says Gaza Recovery and Reconstruction Will Require $71.5 Billion
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report said Palestinian economic and public finances are under severe pressure, and that Gaza recovery and reconstruction will require an estimated $71.5 billion.
Kuwait Crown Prince Says Iran Carried Out "Sinful Aggression" Against Kuwait, GCC States, and Jordan
Binance News - According to Jin10, Kuwait's Crown Prince said that since February this year, although Kuwait, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and Jordan are not parties to the current regional conflict, they have been subjected to Iran's "sinful aggression" involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, which openly violates international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter.
Blue Origin Raises About $10 Billion in First External Funding Round
Binance News - Blue Origin has raised about $10 billion in its first external financing round, valuing the company at $140 billion. According to ChainCatcher, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested about $30 billion in Blue Origin since founding the company in 2000. The company plans to pursue growth through rocket launches, satellite communications, and AI satellite businesses.
STOCKS | S&P 500 Sectors Mostly Fall, with Telecom and Meta Leading Gains
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, among the 11 S&P 500 sectors, utilities and materials fell as much as 1.02%, information technology fell 0.32%, energy rose 0.43%, and telecom rose 1.92%, with Meta up 4.5% and leading gains and Alphabet Class A rising more than 1.3%.
Bitcoin price steadies, ONDO rallies as US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs
CoinTelegraph - US Treasury yields hit a 19-year high on Thursday, pressuring risk assets as Bitcoin held near $84,000 and ONDO became top performer among altcoins.
Akamai Rallies on $12 Billion Anthropic AI Computing Deal
Binance News - Akamai Technologies surged after Anthropic agreed to a $12 billion AI computing deal, according to Bloomberg. The source item was part of Bloomberg's Closing Bell coverage with Romaine Bostick, Sally Bakewell, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
STOCKS | MSCI Adds Canadian Securities Exchange to Eligible Exchanges List
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, MSCI has added the Canadian Securities Exchange to the list of eligible exchanges in Canada under the MSCI Global Investable Market Index methodology.
STOCKS | U.S. Treasury ETF Falls 1.29% as Brent Oil Fund Rises 2.45%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, on Thursday, September 24, the U.S. 20+ year Treasury ETF fell 1.29%, the U.S. investment-grade corporate bond ETF dropped 0.71%, the emerging markets ETF declined 0.68%, and the inflation-protected bond index ETF lost 0.49%, while the long yen, Dow ETF, U.S. real estate ETF, gold ETF, soybeans fund, Barclays U.S. convertible bond ETF, long euro, Russell 2000 Index ETF, S&P 500 ETF, and Nasdaq 100 Index ETF fell as much as 0.35%; agricultural products funds were flat, the long dollar index rose 0.14%, and the U.S. Brent oil fund gained 2.45%.
Polymarket’s Falcons vs. Packers Market Reaches $3.5 Million Pool
Binance News - Polymarket’s “Falcons vs. Packers” event is among the most actively traded markets, with cumulative funds in the pool reaching $3.5 million. According to ChainCatcher, the market’s leading consensus is the “O/U 24.5” option, which has an implied probability of about 95%.
OpenAI Faces Proposed Class Action Over Human Review of ChatGPT Conversations
Binance News - Two California ChatGPT users filed a proposed class action against OpenAI in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging the company failed to adequately disclose that real conversations were being sent to outside contractors for review. According to ChainCatcher, the lawsuit was served on OpenAI on September 2 and centers on an internal program called Project Lily. The complaint says AI data raters and chatbot evaluators hired through third-party staffing firms read real ChatGPT prompts and full conversations, summarize user intent, and score and comment on responses from four models on a ...
Anthropic Announces $12 Billion AI Computing Deal With Akamai
Binance News - Anthropic announced an artificial intelligence computing partnership with Akamai valued at $12 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the agreement is intended to support Anthropic's AI computing needs.
Netanyahu Addresses UN General Debate as Most Delegates Walk Out in Protest
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly on the afternoon of September 24 local time, as most country delegates walked out in protest while the Israeli delegation and others applauded and cheered loudly; Netanyahu called the departing delegates "cowards."
SEC’s Hester Peirce calls for less KYC data and more cryptographic privacy
Cryptopolitan - In a last-minute speech as an SEC commissioner, Hester Peirce pointed out that the financial system collects too much personal data for identification while protecting too few individuals, and that cryptography could solve both issues at once. The message matters to all crypto holders whose passports and transaction histories are stored in vulnerable databases, and...
STOCKS | Microsoft CEO Assigns Brad Smith to Lead Communications
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, an internal memo showed that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made a new arrangement for the company’s public affairs leadership. Microsoft President Brad Smith will take over the company’s communications department, which was previously overseen by Chief Marketing Officer Takeshi Numoto. The move means corporate communications will be coordinated by an executive who has served as Microsoft’s public-facing voice on regulation, geopolitics, AI governance, and other issues affecting the company’s global expansion. Microsoft’s current chief communications officer, Frank Shaw, recently announced that he will leave at the end of this year.
AI TRENDS | Akamai Technologies rises more than 20% after $12 billion AI compute deal with Anthropic
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) rose more than 20% in U.S. after-hours trading after the company reached a $12 billion AI compute agreement with Anthropic PBC.
Taiwan Chip Exports Hit Record $30.8 Billion On AI Demand
Binance News - Taiwan’s chip exports rose to a record $30.797 billion in August, up 60% from last year, as integrated circuit shipments accounted for 37.4% of total exports. The latest print adds to signs that AI demand remains underpriced, according to BeInCrypto, with Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards saying the surge is not yet reflected in prices. AMD and Micron also broke out of long consolidations this month.
STOCKS | S&P 500 Ends Roughly Flat as Telecom Gains Lead
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the S&P 500 Index was roughly flat in preliminary trading, with the telecom sector up 1.9%, the energy sector up 0.4%, the technology sector down 0.2%, and the materials sector down 1%; among its components, Meta led gains and Alphabet Class A rose more than 1%. The Nasdaq 100 Index was also roughly flat in preliminary trading, with Nebius Group up 7.6%, Rocket Lab up 4.8%, Meta up 4.6%, Cadence Design Systems, CoreWeave, and Intel each up at least 3.7%, Synopsys, AMD, and Datadog each up at least 2.3%, while Autodesk fell 2.8%, Intuit fell 3.4%, SanDisk fell 3.5%, Western Digital fell 4.9%, and Arm Holdings fell 8.5%.
Rising Treasury Yields Create Opportunities for Income Investors
Binance News - According to CNBC, rising rates and bond market volatility are creating select opportunities for income investors as Treasury yields climbed on Thursday to levels not seen since 2007 on the benchmark 10-year note and since 2004 on the 30-year bond. The 10-year Treasury was last yielding 5.179%, while the 30-year Treasury yielded 5.469%. The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter percentage point last week, and the market is pricing in about a 70% chance of another increase at the central bank's October meeting, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. Rebecca Venter, senior fixed income client portfolio manager at Vanguard, said ...
KFC Debuts Open House Restaurant Concept in McKinney, Texas
Binance News - According to CNBC, KFC is debuting a restaurant concept called Open House in McKinney, Texas, where it will test breakfast, late-night and table-service offerings. The 3,400-square-foot location opens Sept. 26 and will include breakfast items such as breakfast sandwiches, mini cronuts and hot and iced coffee, along with boba refreshers, fried green beans, spicy pickles, dual drive-thru lanes and self-ordering kiosks. Catherine Tan-Gillespie, president of KFC U.S., said the format is intended to help the chain learn what works for guests, employees and the business and then expand the strongest ideas across its system. The concept is part of a broader rebranding effort by KFC, which is owned by Yum Brands, as the chain works to regain market share and compete with ...
Jeff Booth Says $1 Million Bitcoin Target Is Too Small
Binance News - Writer and The Price of Tomorrow author Jeff Booth said in a Bitcoin Magazine video interview that a $1 million Bitcoin price target is "too small." According to ChainCatcher, he argued that pricing Bitcoin in a depreciating fiat currency makes the target invalid because it values the asset inside a system distorted by monetary debasement. Booth said Bitcoin is not just a token or an asset, but the beginning of a decentralized, secure, privacy-focused protocol stack that could ultimately resemble the internet. He also described it as the first truly free market in human history. ...
New York City Mayor Mamdani Says Netanyahu Repeated Baseless Lies at UN Speech
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, New York City Mayor Mamdani said Netanyahu repeated baseless lies in his United Nations General Assembly speech and tried to whitewash what he called "genocide against Palestinians," adding that no lie can change the fact that he remains subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
Coca-Cola’s Premium Valuation Makes PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper and Bonds More Appealing Defensive Plays
Binance News - According to CNBC, Coca-Cola’s strong defensive qualities are offset by a premium valuation, limited upside and company-specific risks, while PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper and Coca-Cola bonds are presented as alternative ways for investors to seek defense. Coca-Cola reported second-quarter organic sales growth of 6%, comparable EPS of 97 cents and raised full-year free cash flow expectations to about $12.4 billion from $12.2 billion, but the stock trades at 26 times forward earnings, has an average price target of $94.25 and faces up to $20 billion in tax-related risk tied to a transfer pricing dispute. PepsiCo, which agreed last December to streamline its U.S. products by 20% and ...
AI | Microsoft’s Suleyman Calls for Industry ‘Red Line’ on AI
Binance News - Microsoft Corp. AI chief Mustafa Suleyman said the industry needs a “red line” for artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. He also said the government should help “drive” the process of evaluating models.
Treasury Yield Surge Pressures EM Carry Trades as Citi Pulls Back
Binance News - The jump in US Treasury yields to the highest levels in decades is threatening carry trades that became a favored strategy for emerging-market investors this year, according to Bloomberg. Citi is also pulling back from the trade.
Canada Budget Watchdog Sees Operational Balance Delayed to 2029-30
Binance News - Canada’s budget watchdog says the federal government won’t balance operational expenses against revenues until 2029-30, two years later than Prime Minister Mark Carney said it will, according to Bloomberg. The watchdog’s view contrasts with Carney’s timeline for reaching operational balance.
UBS Expects Tesla Third-Quarter Vehicle Deliveries to Reach 470,000
Binance News - UBS expects Tesla's third-quarter vehicle deliveries to reach 470,000. According to ChainCatcher, the forecast was published without additional details.
AI Policy Offers Bipartisan Opening, EqualAI's Miriam Vogel Says
Binance News - Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of EqualAI, said she heard very little partisan rhetoric when she testified before lawmakers on AI's impact and called AI policy an opportunity for a bipartisan step forward, according to Bloomberg. She also said China is using a "whole of government approach" to AI in the race with the US.
AI Technology Predicted to Transform Global Finance Fee Structures
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Joseph Chalom wants you to think about what $1.4 trillion actually looks like. The Sharplink CEO put out a forecast… Read the original on AI Agents Could Slash $1.4 Trillion in Finance Fees by 2035, Says Sharplink CEO. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | Oracle, Meta and Trump-Xi Talks Put AI in Focus
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Oracle is moving to protect itself from rising costs tied to a large New Mexico data center that faces regulatory setbacks and local opposition. Meta also unveiled a palm-sized device for its new AI assistant, Muse, while US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House and discussed AI.
GEOPOLITICS | Sen. Michael Bennet Calls Trump’s AI Stance ‘Extremely Naive’
Binance News - Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado said US President Donald Trump should focus more on high interest rates and fuel prices than on “throwing reporters out of the White House” and the “glamour” of his dinner with the president of China, according to Bloomberg. Bennet also said Trump’s decision not to enact AI guardrails was an “extremely naive position.”
Alaska Airlines COO Says Boeing 737 MAX 10 Expected to Enter Service Between April and Mid-May Next Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, Alaska Airlines' chief operating officer said Boeing's 737 MAX 10 is expected to enter service between April and mid-May next year.
Small-Cap Stocks Lag As Rates Rise, IWM Put Volume Jumps
Binance News - According to CNBC, small-cap stocks have fallen behind the broader U.S. market as rising bond yields and higher crude oil prices weigh on the Russell 2000 and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). The Russell 2000 was up 14% year to date, compared with gains of 20% for the S&P 500 and 12% for the Nasdaq-100, after starting the month up 20% year to date. The article said the correlation between IWM and the 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is 0.51, versus 0.29 with the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and 0.1 with the Invesco QQQ Trust. Last week, the correlation between small caps and the 10-year note price reached a one-year high above 0.97. Kevin ...
Google jumps ahead of Elon Musk's SpaceX in space data center race
Cryptopolitan - Google has announced that it will send a satellite carrying its own AI processors into low Earth orbit on October 1. The launch is in order to test whether the chips can survive in space and puts Google’s Project Suncatcher program ahead of rivals like Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Can Google’s AI chips survive in space? ...
Strive Expected to Buy More Than 135 Bitcoin Today After Raising Sufficient Funds
Binance News - Bitcoin Treasuries said Strive is expected to have raised enough funds to buy more than 135 bitcoin today. According to Odaily, its cumulative purchases this week have exceeded 1,100 bitcoin.