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Bitcoin ETFs see massive inflow; holders refuse to sell as BTC jumps; Russia's crypto users surge.
Russia’s Largest Exchange Lists XRP Perpetuals, but There Is a Caveat
Bitcoin.com - Moscow Exchange began trading perpetual futures on an XRP index on Sept. 22, listing the token beside bitcoin on Russia’s largest bourse, yet only qualified investors can touch the contracts. Going Live The contracts opened this morning in Moscow as Moex, Russia’s largest exchange, listed five cash-settled perpetual contracts, BTCUSDF, ETHUSDF, SOLUSDF, XRPUSDF and TRXUSDF, […]
Bitcoin Holders Refuse to Sell as BTC Jumps 47%
U.Today - Bitcoin holders are showing little appetite for profit-taking even after BTC surged 47% from its July low. Bitcoin holders are showing little appetite for profit-taking even after BTC surged 47% from its July low.
Bitcoin ETFs just absorbed 11,500 BTC in their biggest buying day in nearly two years
CryptoSlate - ARKB and FBTC each drew substantial capital, widening participation without displacing BlackRock from the top spot. The post Bitcoin ETFs just absorbed 11,500 BTC in their biggest buying day in nearly two years appeared first on CryptoSlate.
EU Kids Act proposal sets age-based online access
Atlas21 - Age checks planned for social media and video-sharing platforms The post EU Kids Act proposal sets age-based online access appeared first on Atlas21.
Manual of digital self-defense
Atlas21 - From mining pools to European digital surveillance, the second part of the interview with Tartequid brings together Bitcoin infrastructure and everyday privacy. The message is practical: share less data, reduce the attack surface and approach digital life with greater awareness. The post Manual of digital self-defense appeared first on Atlas21.
FT: Saudi Arabia leaves mBridge CBDC project
Atlas21 - According to the Financial Times, SAMA ended its participation after a proof of concept The post FT: Saudi Arabia leaves mBridge CBDC project appeared first on Atlas21.
Bernstein Predicts Growth of Prediction Markets Driven by Financial Assets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bernstein put a number on it. The research firm sees the global prediction market hitting $10 trillion in volume by… Read the original on Bernstein Predicts $10 Trillion Prediction Markets Driven by Financial Assets by 2035. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Institutions Can Now Convert Real Shares Directly Into Ondo Stocks
CoinPaprika - Ondo Finance launched in-kind conversion on 21 September 2026, letting approved institutions swap underlying shares directly for tokenized Ondo Stocks. The feature, built with Alpaca's Instant Tokenization Network, runs on Ethereum and BNB Chain.
Bitcoin ETFs Take Nearly $1B in a Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit
Decrypt - The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the whole of last week, when they posted the weakest net inflow of their history.
Coinbase targets stock futures but CFTC standstill blocks launch
CryptoSlate - The cash-settled contracts would offer price exposure without ownership or delivery of the underlying shares. The post Coinbase targets stock futures but CFTC standstill blocks launch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Binance Acquires Significant Stake in Circle as USDC Grows Steadily
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance just bought into Circle. The world’s largest crypto exchange acquired $100 million worth of Circle Internet Group stock, per… Read the original on Binance Acquires $100M Stake in Circle, Secures Voting Rights and Five-Year Deal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bernstein raises prediction market outlook tenfold to $10T
Cryptopolitan - Bernstein predicts that prediction markets can see $10 trillion in trading per year by 2035, rising from the expected $410 billion per year now. The prediction comes at a time when prediction market platforms are striving for dominance in the space; these include Kalshi and Polymarket. This prediction is important for these firms as they...
Bitcoin Holder’s $4,500 Stash Turns Into a $51.6M Fortune
Bitcoin.com - An old bitcoin wallet created on July 14, 2012, suddenly moved 600 BTC on Tuesday after sitting through nearly 14 years of market chaos. Back then, bitcoin traded near $7.52 per unit, putting 600 coins at roughly $4,512. At Tuesday’s $86,012 price, the same stash is worth $51.6 million. The coins were shifted from an […]
Russia's crypto user base reaches 20 million with $44 billion in holdings
Cryptopolitan - Around 20 million people in Russia use cryptocurrencies and they keep more than $44 billion worth of coins, according to the country’s finance ministry. The federal government in Moscow expects their number to grow by another 10 million in 2027, the first year after transactions with digital assets were legalized. 20 million Russians use crypto...
Massive ETF capital exits threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 price surge
CryptoSlate - Spot taker flow and realized-cap growth improved while futures exposure and profit-taking climbed with the rebound. The post Massive ETF capital exits threaten Bitcoin’s fragile $86,000 price surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum ICO whale spends $23.7 million on ETH it sold at $2,010 in March
Cryptopolitan - A 2015 Ethereum ICO wallet bought 8,492.8 ETH at about $2,794, 39% above the $2,010.68 it sold at in March, and sits about $382,000 underwater.
Binance and Circle agree USDC promotion as part of $100M ownership stake deal
Cryptopolitan - An SEC filing has revealed that Binance paid $100 million for a slice of Circle (NYSE: CRCL). The same filing also shows that Binance agreed to be paid for promoting the USDC stablecoin on its exchange over the next five years. Did Binance buy Circle stocks? An SEC filing has revealed that Binance received 1,237,011...
Animoca shelves Currenc merger over 'short- and medium-term' misalignment
Cryptopolitan - Animoca Brands and Currenc Group have mutually suspended talks on the proposed reverse merger. Both companies said Tuesday that the time still needed to close the deal no longer fits their near-term plans. Why did the Animoca and Currenc deal fall apart? Animoca Brands and Currenc Group released a joint statement on Animoca’s website stating...
Binance Makes $100M Bet on Circle and Signs Five-Year USDC Deal
CryptoPotato - Binance has invested $100 million in Circle, acquiring 1.24 million shares, while renewing a five-year partnership to expand USDC adoption across global markets.
Bitcoin Price Tests $86K as 1.07M BTC Supply Wall Looms
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin has climbed into the $86K resistance zone, one of the market’s most important technical and onchain barriers. With 1.07 million BTC concentrated between $83,000 and $86,000 and U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors above breakeven, the next move could reveal whether the crypto recovery has enough demand to absorb significant overhead supply. Glassnode Flags […]
Strategy's $32 billion MSTR gain includes about $6.3 billion in new share sales
Cryptopolitan - Strategy touted a $32 billion, 80% MSTR gain in three months, but about $6.3 billion came from selling new shares while the stock rose 54%.
Moscow Exchange launches 5 crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles
CryptoSlate - The automatically rolling contracts track Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and Tron prices, but settle in rubles and never deliver cryptocurrency. The post Moscow Exchange launches 5 crypto perpetual futures as demand tops 600 billion rubles appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP chart from Peter Brandt implies $5.40, and he says it is not a trade
Cryptopolitan - Peter Brandt's long-term XRP chart implies an eventual advance to $5.40, about 251% above $1.54, but the veteran trader says the chart is not a trade call.
Binance takes $100M stake in Circle under expanded USDC deal
CoinTelegraph - Circle sold Binance $100 million in stock and agreed to pay monthly incentives under an expanded five-year partnership promoting USDC.
Morning Minute: Robinhood CEO Bets Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets
Decrypt - Crypto is interesting again and that means attention is flowing back to the sector. And it’s starting to show in the data.
Binance Buys $100M Circle Stake in New USDC Deal
cryptoDNES - Binance acquired a $100 million stake in Circle alongside a new five-year agreement to boost USDC distribution and ecosystem integration. The post Binance Buys $100M Circle Stake in New USDC Deal appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
xAI's Grok 4.7 outscores Anthropic and OpenAI models on legal agent work for less
Cryptopolitan - Grok 4.7 scored 19.6% on the Harvey legal agent benchmark, ahead of Fable 5.1 and GPT-5.6 Sol, at $2 per million input tokens.
$51 Million of Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years of Dormancy
U.Today - Bitcoin's sudden price breakout has triggered the reawakening of over $51 million worth of Bitcoin that has remained dormant for over 14 years. Bitcoin's sudden price breakout has triggered the reawakening of over $51 million worth of Bitcoin that has remained dormant for over 14 years.
Tim Draper Slams Apple and Meta for Keeping Bitcoin Off Balance Sheets
DailyHODL - Billionaire investor Tim Draper is calling out major tech companies for excluding Bitcoin from their corporate treasuries. He warns that government spending will lead to hyperinflation or a financial crisis. The post Tim Draper Slams Apple and Meta for Keeping Bitcoin Off Balance Sheets appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Binance Takes $100M Stake in Circle Under Five-Year USDC Promotion Deal
Decrypt - The two sides closed an equity placement and a five-year commercial deal on the same day, with money moving in both directions.
XRPL Permission Delegation Begins Final Test for October Activation
99Bitcoins - PermissionDelegationV1_1 has entered its final 14-day activation window, but validator support must stay above 80% to avoid a reset. The post XRPL Permission Delegation Begins Final Test for October Activation appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin FOMO Hits Two-Year High After $87K Breakout
Bitcoin.com - Market psychology around bitcoin has shifted sharply into bullish territory as the cryptocurrency broke past $87,300, driven by a combination of a major short squeeze and a surge in social volume. Short Squeeze Drives Volume Jump Market sentiment across the cryptocurrency space flipped sharply into bullish territory as bitcoin (BTC) pushed past $87,300, propelled by […]
Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO
CryptoSlate - Eligible U.S. users can request Oura shares at the offer price, but allocations remain limited and early exits may restrict future access. The post Coinbase pushes beyond crypto with retail access to $2.2 billion Oura IPO appeared first on CryptoSlate.
OpenAI's new math advisory group gets a say on releases but not on research pace
Cryptopolitan - Nine mathematicians hosted at Princeton's IAS will advise OpenAI on releasing its 100-plus AI math results, but the group has no power to slow its pace.
Fairshake Invests in Effort to Prevent Sherrod Brown's Senate Re-election
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Fairshake, the crypto-backed political action committee funded primarily by Coinbase and Ripple Labs, is putting $30 million into… Read the original on Fairshake Invests $30 Million to Challenge Sherrod Brown’s Senate Bid in Ohio. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Is Now Betting on Trump and Xi: The 92% Summit Signal That Could Trigger a Crypto Shock
99Bitcoins - Polymarket prices a US-China tariff deal at 92% and a military clash before 2027 at 3%, exposing the gap between diplomacy and conflict. The post Bitcoin Is Now Betting on Trump and Xi: The 92% Summit Signal That Could Trigger a Crypto Shock appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin clears $86,000 as $1B in shorts liquidated again – battle now shifts to $90k
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin’s break above $86,000 has cleared a major pocket of bearish leverage and put $90,000 back in traders’ sights. The largest cryptocurrency climbed as high as $87,363 over the past 24 hours, its strongest level since January, before easing to $85,824 at press time, CryptoSlate data show. The advance pushed Bitcoin through a zone that […] The post Bitcoin clears $86,000 as $1B in shorts liquidated again – battle now shifts to $90k appeared first on CryptoSlate.
South Korea Tests Round-the-Clock Won Settlement to Court Foreign Investors
CoinPaprika - The Bank of Korea launched a pilot of its first 24-hour won settlement network on Monday, starting with four domestic banks. Full operations are scheduled for January 2027, when foreign banks and other institutions can join.
CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes, but 4 of the 49 it already has want the bill changed
CryptoSlate - Four Republican senators who voted to advance the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15 also appear as named supporters on a bank-backed amendment seeking tougher restrictions on stablecoin yield. As Punchbowl News reported on Sept. 21, John Cornyn, John Curtis, Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Lisa Murkowski all voted “Yes” on the procedural motion, which fell short 49-50. […] The post CLARITY Act needs 11 more Senate votes, but 4 of the 49 it already has want the bill changed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Strategy’s Market Cap Soared 80% in 3 Months; The Stock Rose 54%
Bitcoin.com - Strategy says MSTR added $31.6 billion, or 80%, in market value over three months, yet the Class A share price rose about 54% over the same stretch. The Numbers Strategy posted a chart on X on Monday night with a one-line caption: Last 3 months for MSTR: +$32B (+80%). The graphic put the company’s market […]
Bitcoin Hits 7-Month High as FOMO Peaks, But 2 Signals Still Flash Caution
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a 7-month high on Monday, lifting market sentiment and institutional confidence with it. The peak arrived after Bitcoin flashed a key bottom sign. Yet, two key signals raise questions about whether the rally can sustain itself. Bitcoin Surges to a Level Last Seen In January Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high The post Bitcoin Hits 7-Month High as FOMO Peaks, But 2 Signals Still Flash Caution appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase Is Giving US Retail Investors Direct Access to IPO Shares in Its App Starting with Oura
DailyHODL - Coinbase is expanding access to primary markets by offering IPO allocations to eligible U.S. retail customers directly in its app, beginning with Oura’s IPO. The post Coinbase Is Giving US Retail Investors Direct Access to IPO Shares in Its App Starting with Oura appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Reclaims Key Resistance as BTC Cools at $86K After Massive Run: Market Watch
CryptoPotato - The total crypto market cap hit a multi-month peak at over $2.9 trillion after the latest rally.
Bitcoin Surpasses Key Level Amid Declining Oil Prices and Treasury Yields
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin crossed $85,000 for the first time in eight months. On September 22, it sat at $85,736 — up from… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges Past $85,000 as Oil Prices Fall and Treasury Yields Retreat. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
ICO Era Whale Buys ETH at $2,794 as Ethereum Price Now Sits At $2,720
Bitcoin.com - A wallet linked to an Ethereum initial coin offering (ICO) participant swapped $23.7 million in stablecoins for 8,492.8 ETH on Sept. 21, six months after selling ETH near $2,010. Four Orders in Eight Minutes The trade surfaced through onchain analyst ai_9684xtpa, who described the buyer as an ICO-era whale re-entering the market after half a […]
Crypto firms put $206 million behind the midterms: here’s who their political machine is backing
CryptoSlate - Crypto corporations contributed $206 million to super PACs and hybrid PACs through the second quarter of 2026, according to Public Citizen's Aug. 27 analysis of FEC records. That makes the industry the largest disclosed corporate donor sector tracked in this midterm cycle. Yet that figure doesn't capture how much of the amount has reached a […] The post Crypto firms put $206 million behind the midterms: here’s who their political machine is backing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
New Jersey Financial Advisor Steals $300,000 From Elderly Client, Gets Seven-Year Prison Term
DailyHODL - A Verona financial advisor received a seven-year prison sentence after draining more than $300,000 from a 90-year-old client's accounts. The post New Jersey Financial Advisor Steals $300,000 From Elderly Client, Gets Seven-Year Prison Term appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ripple Pioneer Rebuffs Latest XRP Rumors: 'Move Away From the Bagpipes'
U.Today - Ripple pioneer David Schwartz calls out the latest XRP army rumors, reminding fans that his casual jokes aren't hidden market signals. Ripple pioneer David Schwartz calls out the latest XRP army rumors, reminding fans that his casual jokes aren't hidden market signals.
Top Ripple Price Predictions as XRP Reclaims $1.50
CryptoPotato - Is this the start of a major bull run?
Alibaba takes on Nvidia with new AI chip and 20GW data center plan
Cryptopolitan - Alibaba Group is launching a massive new AI processor, the Zhenwu V900. The company claims it will be China’s top-performing chip, putting it in direct competition with Nvidia. CEO Eddie Wu further asserted that the new hardware delivers three times the performance of the last generation, the Zhenwu M890, and can scale to 500,000 units...
Bitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin closed the week of Sept. 20 at $81,178, its first weekly settlement above the 50-week moving average since November 2025, and pushed further to an intraday high above $87,000 the next day. The breakout clears one of the market's most closely watched technical lines, but leaves open the question of whether the buying underneath […] The post Bitcoin’s $87,000 breakout puts $90,000 in sight, but history comes with a catch appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Crypto’s wild boom-and-bust cycles are fading, Solstice CEO says
CoinTelegraph - Solstice CEO Ben Nadareski says deeper liquidity and growing institutional participation could make future crypto bull runs less volatile than previous cycles.
Trueo Moves from Base to Ethereum to Enhance Platform Development
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Trueo is leaving Base. The prediction market platform said it’s migrating to Ethereum, chasing broader integration options and a next-generation… Read the original on Trueo Leaves Base for Ethereum, Pursuing Growth with $795K TVL Prediction Market. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Price Has Risen 37% Since Jim Cramer Said Sell BTC Last Month
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin has climbed as much as 37% since Jim Cramer told CNBC viewers on Aug. 3 that he was dumping his bitcoin over quantum computing fears. The Call That Aged Badly Cramer’s apprehension apparently began on July 30, when, during an interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, he asked whether quantum computers could […]
Bitcoin FOMO Surges as Traders Pile Back In: But Crowded Bets Can Turn Fast
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin's brief tryst above $87,000 has flipped market sentiment sharply. But Santiment believes "risk is less attractive now than when the crowd was fearful last week."
Animoca puts Currenc merger on ice, delaying its Nasdaq debut
CoinTelegraph - Animoca Brands suspended its reverse merger talks with Currenc but said it remains committed to pursuing a listing on a major exchange.
Crypto Billionaires Open a $30 Million Campaign Against Democrats After CLARITY Act
BeInCrypto - Crypto super PAC Fairshake has opened a $30 million advertising campaign against former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown. The push came one week after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate. Brown is a Democrat seeking to reclaim the seat he lost in 2024. Fairshake said more spending in House and Senate races will The post Crypto Billionaires Open a $30 Million Campaign Against Democrats After CLARITY Act appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP to Eventually Surge to $5.40, Peter Brandt Claims
U.Today - Veteran trader Peter Brandt says XRP’s long-term chart points to a potential surge to $5.40. Veteran trader Peter Brandt says XRP’s long-term chart points to a potential surge to $5.40.
US Attorney Investigates Binance for Alleged Violations of Iran Sanctions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Manhattan US Attorney’s Office is probing Binance. The question on the table: did the world’s largest crypto exchange knowingly… Read the original on US Attorney’s Office Investigates Binance for Possible Iran Sanctions Violations. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Australian 40-year economic outlook recognizes ‘AI revolution,’ omits crypto
CoinTelegraph - Treasury named AI among five major transitions expected to reshape Australia’s economy, while Coinbase says the report overlooks the digital financial infrastructure AI agents could eventually need.
Meta Jumps 11% As Muse Shines and Investors Show an Appetite for Advancing AI
BeInCrypto - Meta stock surged 11% Monday after Wells Fargo raised its price target, citing early demand for the Muse AI assistant. The post Meta Jumps 11% As Muse Shines and Investors Show an Appetite for Advancing AI appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Spaces launches Trust Anchor to verify Bitcoin identities without a central resolver
Cryptopolitan - Spaces has released Trust Anchor, a tool that allows applications to confirm human-readable identities, such as alice@bitcoin, via Bitcoin instead of using a central resolver. The release, which was also covered by Bitcoin News, solves a decades-long issue that the cryptocurrency industry has wrestled with: how to simplify address usage without having to trust a...
Ethereum Investors Are Pulling ETH Off Binance at a Pace Not Seen in 3 Years
CryptoPotato - Ethereum is seeing stronger accumulation than Bitcoin, as Binance withdrawals reached three-year highs.
Trueo prediction market moves from Base to Ethereum
CoinTelegraph - Trueo said Base was the right choice when it launched, as Ethereum gas fees were higher, but said mainnet now offers greater integration potential.
Senate's Rejection of Clarity Act Benefits Financial Institutions and Crypto Hubs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. Senate blocked the Clarity Act. Just like that, stablecoin regulation in America is dead — at least for… Read the original on Senate Blocks Clarity Act, Boosting Banks and Offshore Crypto Hubs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP jumps 8% as crypto short squeeze and Ripple developments draw attention
CoinJournal - Key takeaways XRP rose more than 8% in 24 hours as the broader crypto market rallied. Its trading volume increased 55% to approximately $4.7 billion. Crypto-wide short liquidations reached about $665 million; that figure is not specific to XRP. XRP outpaces major cryptocurrencies XRP gained more than 8% over 24 hours amid a broad cryptocurrency […] The post XRP jumps 8% as crypto short squeeze and Ripple developments draw attention appeared first on CoinJournal.
AI TRENDS | Alibaba CEO Says AI Demand Is Strong, Targets Over 20GW of Global Data Centers by 2032
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu Yongming said at the Apsara Conference on September 22 that current customer AI demand is very strong, and Alibaba will fully invest in AI infrastructure, targeting more than 20GW of global data centers operated by Alibaba Cloud by 2032. On the same day, T-Head launched the domestic AI chip Zhenwu V900, with computing power three times that of Zhenwu M890, and its annual shipments are expected to rise sharply.
Bittensor Enters 'Revenue Era' as 24 to 25 Subnets Generate Commercial Income
Binance News - Subnet Summer said the August edition of its SubConnect Bittensor Revenue Index shows Bittensor has officially entered a "revenue era." According to PANews, 24 to 25 subnets are currently generating real commercial revenue, with that number expected to rise to 35 to 40 by the end of the year. The report estimated annual ecosystem revenue at between $28 million and $35 million, and said it is expected to exceed $100 million by the end of 2026. It also said revenue is beginning to directly fund token economics, with about 14 subnets already running revenue-driven Alpha token buyback programs and that figure projected to reach 20 to 25 by year-end. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Dimon Praises Chandrasekaran, Warns Tata Governance Rift May Hurt Investment
Binance News - Jamie Dimon praised Tata Sons Pvt. Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran and said the governance conflict at one of India’s oldest conglomerates could dent foreign investor confidence, according to Bloomberg. The JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief made the comments in an interview with the Economic Times.
EU and Philippines Reach Substantial Agreement on Free Trade Deal
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the European Union and the Philippines said in a joint statement that they have reached a "substantial agreement" on a free trade deal. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos that she looks forward to traveling to the Philippines in 2027 to sign the agreement.
STOCKS | Alibaba Reportedly Sells About $500 Million of ZTO Express ADRs
Binance News - Alibaba reportedly sold about $500 million of ZTO Express ADRs through an unregistered block trade on Monday. According to Sina Finance, citing people familiar with the matter, the transaction involved 25 million ZTO Express ADRs priced at $20.02 each, the low end of a $20.02 to $20.22 marketing range and 4.5% below Friday's $20.96 close. ZTO Express ADRs fell 7.2% on Monday to close at $19.45.
Trader Liquidated Four Times in 14 Hours as Bitcoin Rises
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on September 22 that a trader identified as 0xc3ed was forcibly liquidated four times in just 14 hours as Bitcoin climbed. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the trader’s short position reached 375.8 Bitcoin and has now been fully wiped out.
DeepSeek CEO Says Company Is Training 2 Trillion-Parameter Model, Plans 8 Trillion-Parameter Model
Binance News - DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng told investors that the company is training a 2 trillion-parameter model and later plans to develop an 8 trillion-parameter model. According to ChainCatcher, the company’s current flagship V4-Pro has 1.6 trillion total parameters. Among publicly disclosed large models, Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 has reached 2.8 trillion parameters. Kimi K3 uses a MoE architecture and activates 104 billion parameters per token out of its 2.8 trillion total parameters. DeepSeek's planned 8 trillion-parameter model would be nearly three times that scale. ...
DeepSeek Investor Meeting Leaks Again as Company Prioritizes Domestic Chips
Binance News - Crypto KOL Kuai Dong said DeepSeek’s investor meeting leaked information again after a new session last Sunday. According to ChainCatcher, the company had previously required attendees to travel to its Beijing or Hangzhou office and hand over their phones, electronic devices, and backpacks before hearing CEO Liang Wenfeng speak, following a leaked internal audio recording in May. The latest leak came one day after the meeting. An investor source told Information Express that DeepSeek’s current key priority is to use more domestic chips and mentioned the earliest delivery time for Huawei chips.
South Korea's First U.S. Trade Deal Investment Project Is a Texas Gas Power Plant
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, South Korea's first investment project under its U.S. trade agreement is a natural gas power plant in Texas, and it is evaluating nuclear power and an Alaska project as the next U.S. investment projects, while saying annual investment in the U.S. will not exceed a $20 billion cap.
DeepSeek CEO Says Training on Huawei Chips Is One of Company’s Biggest Bets
Binance News - DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng told investors in a recent closed-door meeting that training large models on domestic chips such as Huawei’s is one of the company’s biggest bets and must succeed. According to ChainCatcher, DeepSeek expects to receive a new batch of Huawei chips for training as early as the fourth quarter this year, although the specific model and quantity have not been disclosed. Liang said Huawei chips could catch up with Nvidia within a few years and that DeepSeek wants to prepare for hardware beyond Nvidia. DeepSeek is still using Nvidia chips to train its models. In May, Liang estimated that training a ...
Crypto Market Rally Lifts Huang Licheng's Trading Account Above $11 Million
Binance News - A crypto market surge has helped Huang Licheng, known as "Machi Big Brother," recover his leveraged positions after his contract account had fallen to just $800,000. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, his total net asset value has climbed back above $11 million. TradingBeats reported that Huang's current positions include an ETH long worth about $82.69 million with unrealized gains of about $4.28 million, opened at $2,611.45 and liquidated at $2,452.66. His BTC long is worth about $29.09 million with unrealized gains of about $880,000, opened at $83,225.30 and liquidated at $59,335.61. He also holds a HYPE long worth about $15.18 million ...
GEOPOLITICS | Bloomberg Economics Sees RBA Rate Hike Next Week on Higher Energy Costs
Binance News - Bloomberg Economics said the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its key interest rate next week as energy prices surge and upside risks to inflation become clearer, according to Bloomberg. It also warned of a possible further increase in November.
India Family-Business Heirs Sell Stakes, Shift to Wealth Management
Binance News - Alok Sanghi, whose father founded Sanghi Industries more than four decades ago, used to work in the family cement business, according to Bloomberg. The piece says wealthy heirs of India’s family businesses are cashing out inheritances and managing their wealth instead of staying in the operating companies.
STOCKS | Prop Traders Cut Exposure to NSE’s $2 Trillion Derivatives Market
Binance News - Proprietary traders’ share of equity derivatives turnover at the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. has fallen to its lowest level in almost four years, according to Bloomberg. The decline comes as problems with the closing auction mechanism add to an increasingly restrictive trading environment at the exchange.
STOCKS | Barclays Says Oil Could Rise 50% Before Supply-Demand Balance Returns
Binance News - Barclays said oil prices could rise 50% before the market reaches balance if current conditions persist. According to Sina Finance, analyst Amarpreet Singh wrote in a September 21 report that the disruption to Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline earlier this month highlighted the risks facing the Middle East's slow recovery in oil output. Singh wrote that inventory and consumption indicators show prices still have a long way to go before supply and demand converge, adding that this increases the risk of the bank raising its price forecasts. He said the estimated net supply loss from the Middle East is currently 4.7 million barrels per day, compared ...
Trueo to Migrate From Base to Ethereum Mainnet
Binance News - Decentralized prediction market Trueo said it will migrate from Base to the Ethereum mainnet. According to Foresight News, the team said the move is based on Ethereum's network effects and integration potential, not Base's positioning. The migration will not interrupt the application, and the roadmap will remain unchanged. Trueo also urged users not to create new markets on Base with expiration dates later than January 31, 2027, while new markets expiring before January remain unaffected. Trading, settlement, and redemption will continue, and TYD will keep earning ...
STOCKS | Korean Won Rises 1% as Foreign Investors Buy Local Stocks
Binance News - The Korean won rose 1%, outperforming Asian emerging-market currencies, helped by foreign investors buying South Korean local stocks. According to Sina Finance, the dollar-won pair fell 1% to 1,360.60, its lowest level since September 16.
Genius Foundation Holds About 142,860 BNC Shares, Ranking as 15th-Largest Shareholder
Binance News - Genius Foundation currently holds about 142,860 BNC shares, representing roughly 0.347% of the company and making it the 15th-largest shareholder. According to Odaily, Genius said its community has continued accumulating the stock through Genius.fun. The group previously said it held about 70,000 shares on September 18, equal to about 0.17% of the float. It said holdings rose to 135,000 shares by September 21 and have now increased further to about 142,860 shares.
OpenAI Forms Independent Math and AI Advisory Group With Mathematicians
Binance News - OpenAI announced the creation of an independent mathematics and artificial intelligence advisory group hosted by the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. According to ChainCatcher, the company said a new internal model it began training on August 28 has solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem and more than 100 long-unresolved open problems across major areas of mathematics. The group will advise on reviewing and sharing emerging results, academic and professional standards in mathematical research, and how OpenAI tools can support mathematics research and learning. Its initial members include François ...
STOCKS | Hanwha Aerospace to Invest $2.2 Billion in New U.S. Ammunition Center
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Hanwha Aerospace plans to invest $2.2 billion over seven years to build a new ammunition production center at the U.S. Army Pine Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas. Hanwha Defense USA, a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, will build the facility to produce 155 mm shell components and propellant. The production center will establish an integrated manufacturing system covering the full process from raw materials to finished products. The company also plans to expand its U.S. defense business based on the Arkansas ammunition center and its wheeled K9 self-propelled howitzer prototype facility in Alabama.
Balancer Fork Proposal Goes Live as Community Discussion Opens
Binance News - Balancer’s official X account said a fork proposal led by MAXYZ has been posted on the forum, with liquidity, contributors, partners, and intellectual property potentially moving to a new protocol. According to ChainCatcher, the proposal is separate from the liquidation proposal. Discussion is now open, and a Snapshot vote is expected over the weekend.
Bitcoin Nears 20 Ounces of Gold as BTC-to-Gold Ratio Rises to 19.8
Binance News - Bitcoin is approaching the level where one coin can buy 20 ounces of gold, with the BTC-to-gold ratio currently at 19.8. According to ChainCatcher, this means one bitcoin can purchase 19.8 ounces of gold, up from a February low of 12 ounces but still well below its all-time high of just over 40 ounces. The BTC-to-gold ratio is down only 1% year to date.
Grass Releases Independent Revenue Verification Through Q2 2026
Binance News - Grass said its foundation-owned subsidiary, Grass DataCo Ltd., provides data infrastructure to AI labs training frontier models and that customer contract revenue flows directly to Grass DataCo Ltd. rather than Wynd Labs. According to ChainCatcher, the company also released an independent revenue verification completed by Regen Financial, covering through the second quarter of 2026. The verification reviewed 100% of work orders across two periods and traced them to cash receipts. For March 14, 2025, to December 31, 2025, reported revenue was about $17.59 million and verified cash receipts were about $16.24 million. For January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, reported revenue was about $14.53 million and ...
Bitmine Invests Heavily in Ethereum Amid Institutional Hesitance
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STOCKS | BofA Says Chip Deals and Shareholder Returns Could Lift South Korean Stocks
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Simon Woo, head of South Korea research at BofA Securities, said long-term agreements by chip companies and improved shareholder returns could become the next catalyst for attracting global funds back to South Korean technology stocks. Woo said in a Monday interview that if long-term agreements are reached, the market will view Asian tech stocks as less cyclical and lower risk. He added that higher dividend yields and share buybacks would also draw investors back to AI-related stocks. Woo said the market has already priced in expectations for semiconductor industry growth to slow but remain positive after a prior triple-digit growth base, and that long-term agreements are important not only for business but also for the strategic development of ...
Willy Woo Says Bitcoin Rally Has Room for 2-4 More Weeks Before Cooling
Binance News - Bitcoin on-chain analyst Willy Woo said the current trend still appears to have room to run over the next 2-4 weeks before entering overbought territory and needing to cool. According to ChainCatcher, he added that if the oscillation indicator cools from late August to mid-September while prices remain strong, it would suggest buying demand is outweighing short-term profit takers.
GEOPOLITICS | China, US Hold Second Day of Trade Talks on AI and Investment
Binance News - Chinese and US officials concluded a second day of talks in New York on Monday covering artificial intelligence, investment and trade, according to Bloomberg. The discussions were aimed at advancing negotiations before President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US this week.
STOCKS | Ceer Launches First Two Electric Vehicles, Plans Five More by 2030
Binance News - Ceer, the Saudi startup, unveiled its first two battery-electric models on Monday and said it plans to add five more models by 2030. According to Sina Finance, the company said the two premium models, a sedan and an SUV, will be sold in Saudi Arabia in early 2027 under the name Exobot. Ceer CEO Jim DeLuca said the company removed the traditional pillar between the front and rear seats and instead used high-strength materials for structural support. Ceer is a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Foxconn. ...
GEOPOLITICS | RBNZ Review Calls for More Focus on Real Interest Rates
Binance News - New Zealand’s central bank should put more weight on the inflation-adjusted level of the Official Cash Rate when setting monetary policy, according to Bloomberg. The recommendation came in an independent review.
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei, Taiwan Futures Jump on Wall Street Chip Rally; HSI Futures Firm, Korea Absent
Binance News - According to TAIFEX, JPX and HKET, Asian index futures pointed sharply higher in the overnight session after a Wall Street chip-led rally. On Monday, the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.26% to a record close of 27,122.09 and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 4.29% to 12,433.17, while U.S. crude fell 4.5% to $95.78 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield eased to about 4.96% ahead of this week's Trump-Xi summit. Nikkei 225 index futures rallied in Osaka's overnight session. The near-month December 2026 contract closed the night at 66,380, up 1,280 points, trading between a low of 64,590 and a high of 66,530 on volume of 14,216 contracts, per ...
Google Agrees to Fund Nuclear Capacity Gains at Georgia Power Plants
Binance News - Alphabet Inc. agreed to fund capacity increases at two nuclear plants operated by a Southern Co. subsidiary, adding about 96 megawatts of new supply, according to Bloomberg. The deal comes amid a jump in electricity demand driven by data centers.
Macron, Trump Discuss Ukraine-Russia Energy Strike Moratorium
Binance News - French President Emmanuel Macron said he discussed a moratorium on deep strikes against energy assets between Ukraine and Russia during a meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Trader Records 100% Win Rate and $9.26 Million Profit in Four Long Trades
Binance News - A Bitcoin trader completed four long trades with a 100% win rate and cumulative profit of $9.26 million. According to Odaily, Lookonchain monitored the address and reported the trading results.
Polymarket NRFI Odds for Blue Jays-Orioles Event Jump to 72%
Binance News - Polymarket’s NRFI market for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles event saw the “Yes” option surge from 46.5% an hour earlier to 72%, a 25.5 percentage-point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp swing may reflect the impact of a sudden news event.