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Standard Chartered boosts crypto trading in UAE; Bitcoin wallets stir with $50M moves; ETFs see rising interest.
Standard Chartered Extends Institutional Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading to the UAE
CryptoPotato - The service operates through its DFSA-regulated DIFC arm and complements the bank’s existing digital asset custody and stablecoin services.
How to Invest in Private Space Companies in 2026
Cryptopolitan - Private space companies are on the radar of investors. What are the main obstacles to owning those companies, and why those shares are often restricted to accredited investors?
Ethereum Price Teases Breakout as Bulls Eye a Violent Move
Bitcoin.com - As of this weekend at 2:55 p.m. EDT on Saturday, ethereum’s price is exchanging hands for $2,479 per unit, up 1.3% against the U.S. dollar over the last day. Ether’s price action this week was pretty much two-sided and not a clean trend. Ether Holds Its Ground With $302 Billion Market Cap One-month statistics against […]
Illinois Woman Refuses to Pay for Restaurant Order in Viral Video – ‘You Can’t Make Me’
DailyHODL - A woman at an Illinois restaurant sparked widespread outrage by refusing to pay for her ordered meal solely because she did not like the taste, prompting calls to ban her from the establishment. The post Illinois Woman Refuses to Pay for Restaurant Order in Viral Video – ‘You Can’t Make Me’ appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Community Turns to AI-Driven XRPPower for Enhanced Trading Strategies
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP holders are increasingly turning to the XRPPower platform, aiming to earn $1,000 in passive daily returns by integrating artificial… Read the original on XRP Holders Turn to XRPPower for Potential $1,000 Daily Passive Returns. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Continue to Stir as $50M Moves in September
Bitcoin.com - With bitcoin trading between $76,000 to $82,000 this past week, during the first five days of September, a total of 626.74 BTC worth over $50 million, from dormant sleeping bitcoin wallets, moved for the first time in years. While the steady stream of transfers continues, the pace at which vintage coins are waking from dormancy […]
New York Man Stays on Roof Drinking Twisted Tea As Police Gather in Viral Standoff
DailyHODL - A man in New York perched on a home roof while drinking Twisted Teas as emergency crews responded below. Police reportedly used the beverages to negotiate his descent in a widely shared video. The post New York Man Stays on Roof Drinking Twisted Tea As Police Gather in Viral Standoff appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
New York Man Survives Direct Lightning Strike Unharmed While Heading to Dentist
DailyHODL - A man in New York walks away from a direct lightning strike with no serious injuries after a brief hospital stay. The incident captured on video has drawn widespread attention online. The post New York Man Survives Direct Lightning Strike Unharmed While Heading to Dentist appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Polygon CEO Triggers Crypto Community With Vacation Take and Schools Critics
BeInCrypto - Polygon CEO triggers the crypto community with a vacation take, then schools critics on Bitcoin maxi mentality. The post Polygon CEO Triggers Crypto Community With Vacation Take and Schools Critics appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bukele Rebuts Claims on El Salvador Bitcoin Reserve Control
cryptoDNES - President Bukele clarifies that private control of Chivo Wallet does not include El Salvador's national Bitcoin reserves, aligning with IMF statements. The post Bukele Rebuts Claims on El Salvador Bitcoin Reserve Control appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strategy’s Phong Le Explains Why They Sold Bitcoin at $60K, Bought at $80K
Bitcoin.com - Strategy sold roughly 7,000 bitcoin at $60,000 to $65,000 this summer, then bought 4,603 back at $80,318. CEO Phong Le says both trades were right, and the numbers behind that claim deserve a closer look. Sell Low, Buy High? Le Says That Is the Wrong Question This summer, Strategy sold about 7,000 BTC in the […]
Connecticut Bookkeeper Admits To Stealing Nearly $754,000 From Law Firm: Report
DailyHODL - An Ellington bookkeeper pleaded guilty to bank fraud and tax evasion after embezzling nearly $754,000 from a Hartford law firm over more than a decade via fake checks and stolen rental cash. The post Connecticut Bookkeeper Admits To Stealing Nearly $754,000 From Law Firm: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ancient Bitcoin Wallet That Turned $120 Into $3 Million Wakes Up
Decrypt - At least four more decade-old wallets moved a combined $15.7 million between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, with one batch of coins sent to Coinbase in a likely sign of a sale.
Woman Claims She Lived Rent-Free for 7 Years in Manhattan – Now She’s Heading to Court
DailyHODL - A relaxed woman filmed herself heading to housing court while boasting about unpaid rent in a clip that ignited online debate over tenant protections. Details of her specific case remain unverified amid broader discussions of eviction timelines. The post Woman Claims She Lived Rent-Free for 7 Years in Manhattan – Now She’s Heading to Court appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Lebron James Teases Polymarket Deal as Prediction Market Hype Explodes
Bitcoin.com - On Saturday, NBA superstar LeBron James published a video on X and Instagram hinting at an upcoming partnership with the leading prediction marketplace Polymarket. The promotion comes as prediction markets have become a mega-trend worldwide and a multi-billion-dollar industry. LeBron James Teases Polymarket Partnership “Welcome to Polymarket HQ. Coming soon,” James wrote on X. “In […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Good and the Bad for BTC After Latest $82.4K Rejection
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin remains locked in a post-breakout consolidation phase, but the latest rejection from the upper end of the structure shows that buyers are still struggling to generate sustained momentum above $80K. The broader trend remains constructive, although the current range leaves BTC vulnerable to further liquidity-driven swings before its next directional move. Bitcoin Price Analysis: […]
Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Momentum Starts to Crack
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin is trading above $79,700 per coin on Saturday, Sept. 5, as bulls and bears duke it out following a rejection from $82,281, putting the $78,500-$80,000 zone front and center in this week’s volatile market environment. Bitcoin’s price has logged a 0.26% 24-hour gain at $79,715 and is clocking a rolling range of $78,706-$79,848, leaving […]
XRP Price Shows the Same Pattern That Sparked a 650% Rally
BeInCrypto - XRP is drawing renewed attention as its chart structure closely mirrors a formation seen in 2024, just before a sharp upward move. Analysts tracking the altcoin note that the current setup echoes the sequence that preceded that earlier 650% advance. Why This XRP Setup Looks Familiar to Chart Watchers At the time of writing, XRP The post XRP Price Shows the Same Pattern That Sparked a 650% Rally appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CZ Says These 7 Crypto Investments from YZi Labs Will Perform Best
BeInCrypto - CZ expects the YZi Labs deals struck during the crypto winter to perform best. Here is what the fund actually bought. The post CZ Says These 7 Crypto Investments from YZi Labs Will Perform Best appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP’s Breakout Rally Has Begun, Analysts Say – But Their Targets Will Shock You
CryptoPotato - XRP has been the subject of some massive price predictions in the past, but this one is something else.
Zcash Tops $1,000 as Arthur Hayes and Others Back the Privacy Trade
Bitcoin.com - Zcash traded above $1,000 on this week for the first time since its 2016 launch, and three of crypto’s loudest voices spent the day explaining why they own it. The Chart Arthur Hayes Could Not Stop Crying Over At 22:18 UTC on Thursday, Arthur Hayes posted a one-hour chart showing ZEC at $1,021.69, adding: “I […]
Bitcoin's Recent Monthly Increase Revives Long-standing Market Cycle Discussions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin jumped roughly 25% in a single month. And just like clockwork, the “this time is different” crowd is back.… Read the original on Bitcoin’s 25% Surge Sparks Familiar Debate Over Market Cycle Claims. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Surge in Investment Interest Amid BlackRock Dominance
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin ETFs just had their best three-week run of the year. A total of $3.8 billion poured into these products… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Surge with $3.8 Billion in Three Weeks, BlackRock Dominates Flows. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Ledger CTO Calls Attention to Amendment Uptick as XRPL Unveils New Tool
U.Today - XRP Ledger foundation CTO reveals surprising effect after amendment board goes live. XRP Ledger foundation CTO reveals surprising effect after amendment board goes live.
Ripple's CEO Not Surprised at XRP Ledger's BIS Testing
U.Today - Ripple's CEO has spotlighted the XRP Ledger's growing capabilities and network strength, declaring that the BIS test on the network was proof. Ripple's CEO has spotlighted the XRP Ledger's growing capabilities and network strength, declaring that the BIS test on the network was proof.
OpenReserve Clears Its First OCC Gate, But a $210 Million Bar Remains
CoinPaprika - OpenReserve secured preliminary conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national bank. The approval requires the a16z-backed startup to raise at least $210 million in capital and maintain a 12% Tier 1 leverage ratio.
Poland upholds crypto bill veto as Zondacrypto scandal widens
CoinTelegraph - Polish lawmakers failed to overturn a presidential veto of crypto legislation as the Zondacrypto investigation expands and its Estonian operator enters bankruptcy.
PONS Skyrockets Another 30% to New ATH, Bitcoin Loses $80K: Weekend Watch
CryptoPotato - DASH follows suit in terms of daily gains, jumping by over 25% daily.
Dash Leads Daily Cryptocurrency Market Rally with Significant Gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $79,716.00 down 1.2% in 24 hours with 59.1% dominance. Dash jumps 33.6% to $66.55 while… Read the original on Dash Rockets 33.6% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip in Mixed Market. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wall Street is turning AI’s massive electricity appetite into a $61 billion bond market
CryptoSlate - Every interaction with AI uses electricity in a data center. Servers calculate the answer, cooling equipment carries away the heat, and network connections send the result back to the user. Multiply that process across millions of requests and the electric bill becomes one of the facility's highest costs, while access to enough power determines how […] The post Wall Street is turning AI’s massive electricity appetite into a $61 billion bond market appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BlackRock's IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETFs to Their Biggest Day Since January
CoinPaprika - US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds drew $730.9 million in net inflows on 3 September 2026, their largest single-day total since 14 January. BlackRock's IBIT accounted for about $454 million, or 62% of the day's flows.
Anthropic delays IPO roadshow as $2T valuation test looms
Cryptopolitan - According to sources familiar with the matter, Anthropic will commence the marketing process for its IPO in the middle of October and conclude the listing just before the US mid-term elections in November, which marks a deviation from the company’s original timeline. The postponement raises a broader question for public investors: will they be prepared...
XRP Bulls Defend Key Level as Analyst Envisions Another 100% Rally
CryptoPotato - XRP is back on the offensive, but can it really reach the $2.70 target?
XRP Pivot Point: Why the $1.25 Price Level Matters Most Before Sept. 15
U.Today - XRP stabilizes at $1.40, but on-chain data shows whales are waiting for a $1.25 pivot point to buy the dip before the massive Sept. 15 catalyst. XRP stabilizes at $1.40, but on-chain data shows whales are waiting for a $1.25 pivot point to buy the dip before the massive Sept. 15 catalyst.
CFTC Leadership Vacuum Continues to Challenge Crypto Companies Amidst Vacancies
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The CFTC is, right now, basically a one-man show. Chairman Michael Selig sits as the sole voting member of a… Read the original on CFTC Chairman Selig Faces Pressure as Trump Administration Delays Filling Four Vacant Seats. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US, China set mid-September AI safety talks as their tech worlds drift apart
Cryptopolitan - The United States and China are expected to hold their first round of bilateral talks dedicated solely to AI safety sometime in mid-September, according to a Reuters report from sources who have been informed about the preparations of the negotiating parties. This is happening the two countries’ technology sectors are growing apart. If the discussions...
S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Changes to S&P 100, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400 Constituents
Binance News - S&P Dow Jones Indices announced changes to several index constituents, including the S&P 100, S&P 500, and S&P MidCap 400, with the adjustments set to take effect on September 21, 2026. According to Odaily, the S&P 100 will add Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks, SanDisk Networks, and Dell Technologies, while Nike, Colgate-Palmolive, and Honeywell Aerospace will be removed. The S&P 500 will add Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure. The S&P MidCap 400 will add HubSpot, AGNC, Corcept, and Brinker.
U.S. Federal Judge Rejects Stars and Stripes Publishers' Bid to Block Dismissals
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. federal district judge Trevor McFadden on September 4 rejected a temporary restraining order request filed by Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Eric Slevin, and Middle East reporter Lara Korte, allowing the U.S. Department of Defense to continue moving forward with their dismissals. The judge said the three had not yet shown that their First Amendment rights were likely to be violated.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall by 1.426 Tons to 1,052.056 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings fell by 1.426 tons from the previous day to 1,052.056 tons.
Kalshi Sees Surge in US User Engagement Amid Legal Challenges in Betting
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi’s numbers are staggering. The prediction market platform pulled in 15.4 million US visits in July, up from under 1… Read the original on Kalshi Sees 1,520% Traffic Surge as Supreme Court Weighs Sports Betting Legality. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket Sees Large Bet on Fed September Decision Hold
Binance News - Catcher Predict on-chain data shows a large capital shift on Polymarket tied to the Federal Reserve's September decision event. According to ChainCatcher, a whale sold a single position betting on “no change” for $61,635.82, and the contract's implied probability for that outcome was 49% based on the latest trade price.
Apple Faces £2 Billion UK Class Action Over App Tracking Transparency
Binance News - Apple is facing a large class action in the UK seeking up to £2 billion, or about 18.2 billion yuan, over its App Tracking Transparency feature, according to Jiemian News. The case was filed on September 3 with the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London and is being led by Ann Pope, a former senior official at the UK Competition and Markets Authority, on behalf of many British app developers. The plaintiffs allege that when Apple enforced the 2021 ATT rule, it imposed stricter limits on third-party developers than on its own services, hurting developers' advertising revenue while giving Apple's own ad ecosystem an unfair competitive advantage.
Robinhood ZZZ Market Cap Briefly Tops $1.3 Million
Binance News - Robinhood-listed ZZZ briefly pushed its market capitalization above $1.3 million. According to Odaily, the narrative originated from an independent investigator who found a swarm phenomenon in Wikipedia edits, and an agent added ZZZ at the start of the content to push the edits lower in the page.
Washington State Regulator Accuses Coinflip and CEO Benjamin Weiss of Money Services Law Violations
Binance News - Washington State's Department of Financial Institutions has accused Coinflip and CEO Benjamin Weiss of violating the Uniform Money Services Act and is seeking to revoke the company's money transmission license, bar the firm and related executives from the industry, and impose a $1.0296 million fine. According to Odaily, the agency said a 2025 examination found inadequate anti-money laundering controls, insufficient transaction monitoring, failure to enforce transaction limits, inaccurate regulatory reporting, and unclear fee disclosures. It also alleged that Coinflip did not timely refund funds to at least 15 customers. ...
Iraq to Receive Gasoline Shipments to Ease Supply Shortage
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Iraq's Oil Ministry said the country will soon receive imported gasoline shipments to help fill a domestic supply gap. The ministry cited a statement from Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair, and said daily gasoline demand rose from 33 million liters to 38 million liters, an increase of 5 million liters a day. Gasoline shortages began several days ago, and current oil output exceeds 3 million barrels a day.
STOCKS | FICO, Equifax, and TransUnion Fall After FHFA Chief Criticizes Credit Score Pricing
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), Equifax Inc., and TransUnion shares fell after FHFA Director Bill Pulte criticized consumer credit score pricing as too high, said the government was considering "bi-merge" reporting and stronger solutions, and directed mortgage giants to "approve all lenders to use VantageScore."
STOCKS | DoubleLine Capital’s Robert Cohen Sees Opportunities in Alphabet and Amazon Bonds
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, DoubleLine Capital credit chief Robert Cohen is looking for bargain opportunities in high-quality bonds issued by large technology companies such as Alphabet and Amazon, saying he does not need to guess where the market bottom is and that Alphabet and Amazon are "very good credit names" if their credit spreads widen significantly above what he considers reasonable levels.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic expected to file IPO prospectus in late September, roadshow may start in mid-October
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, media reports said Anthropic is expected to publicly file its IPO prospectus in late September, with the IPO roadshow expected to begin as early as mid-October.
Coinbase Files With SEC to Bring Single-Stock Perpetual Futures to US Investors
CryptoPotato - The move would extend Coinbase's existing crypto perpetual futures business in the United States into individual equities.
U.S. Judge Extends Block on New Mail Voting Rules
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, a U.S. judge on September 4 extended the restriction on new mail voting rules for the U.S. government, after Boston federal district judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day temporary restraining order on August 27 night that paused the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing the rules and set a hearing for September 3 on whether to impose a longer-term injunction. The U.S. government appealed on August 28.
Coinbase Seeks SEC Approval for Innovative Stock Futures Trading in U.S.
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase wants in. The exchange filed two separate notices with the SEC on September 1, pushing to offer single-stock perpetual… Read the original on Coinbase Aims to Launch 24/7 Stock Futures for 192,000 U.S. Traders. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | X Wins Early Ruling Blocking Use of Twitter-Related Trademarks
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, X won an early lawsuit ruling blocking a company from using some trademarks related to Twitter after U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly in Delaware ruled on Thursday that Operation Bluebird's defense claiming X had abandoned eight trademarks containing Twitter elements failed.
BitFuFu Adds 59 Bitcoin, Raises Holdings to 1,373 BTC
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that Singapore-listed Bitcoin mining company BitFuFu has added 59 Bitcoin to its holdings, bringing its total to 1,373 BTC. According to Odaily, BitFuFu ranks 39th in the Bitcoin 100 list.
Trump is Rebuilding the CFTC, But It Might Not Favor Crypto
BeInCrypto - The White House vetted four CFTC commissioners. Statute caps one party at three but never forces the minority seats filled. The post Trump is Rebuilding the CFTC, But It Might Not Favor Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.
TikTok's Parent Company Just Borrowed $30 Billion to Go All-In on AI
Decrypt - Nearly 30 banks backed the rare unsecured facility as TikTok’s parent company spends heavily on AI chips, models, and overseas data centers.
KPMG's Diane Swonk Sees Mixed Signals in August Jobs Report
Binance News - Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, said the August jobs report showed mixed but strong labor market signals, according to Bloomberg. U.S. payrolls rose by 162,000, above expectations, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%. The report also included revisions to prior figures, and Swonk said the data contain a lot of noise.
AI Boosts Cybersecurity Demand at Zscaler, Jay Chaudhry Says
Binance News - Zscaler Chief Executive Officer Jay Chaudhry said AI is increasing demand for cybersecurity rather than reducing the need for software security, according to Bloomberg. He said CEOs, CIOs and boards want to use AI for productivity and cost savings, but worry new AI models could create vulnerabilities, lead to breaches or leave applications exposed to hacking or hijacking.
G7 Cybersecurity Group Urges Immediate Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Binance News - The Group of Seven cybersecurity working group said in its latest report that quantum computing poses both security and economic threats to public and private institutions, and organizations should begin moving to post-quantum cryptography immediately. According to Odaily, the group said the migration could take years, while attackers can already collect and store encrypted data for later decryption once sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge. The report said quantum computing could also break digital signatures, enabling identity theft and exposing companies and their supply chains. It did not mention cryptocurrencies, but noted that similar public-key cryptography is used ...
G7 Cybersecurity Group Urges Immediate Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Binance News - The G7 cybersecurity working group said in a new report that quantum computing poses both security and economic threats to public and private institutions, and organizations should begin migrating to post-quantum cryptography immediately. According to ChainCatcher, the group said the transition could take years, while attackers may already be collecting encrypted data now and waiting to decrypt it once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available. The report said quantum computing could also break digital signatures, enabling identity spoofing and exposing companies and their supply chains. It did not mention cryptocurrencies, but the same public-key cryptography is used for ...
GEOPOLITICS | FDA Approves AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Pill
Binance News - AstraZeneca Plc’s breast cancer pill won approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according to Bloomberg. The decision is a win for AstraZeneca after the agency’s advisory panel previously voted against the medicine.
STOCKS | S&P Dow Jones Indices Adds Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure to S&P 500
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, S&P Dow Jones Indices said it will add Bloom Energy, Illumina, and Everpure to the S&P 500 Index.
G7 Warns Quantum Threat Demands Action as Crypto Industry Weighs Fixes
Decrypt - The group is urging organizations to adopt post-quantum security before powerful computers can compromise today’s encryption and digital signatures.
US Market Roundup: Trump Threatens Tariffs, Volkswagen Seeks U.S. Revival, Citi Delays Fed Cut Outlook
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could strike Iran’s nuclear facilities at Mount Fordow soon and urged the Federal Reserve to cut rates sharply or face a halt in trade with countries that run surpluses with the U.S. According to Sina Finance, Volkswagen is trying to revive its U.S. business, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab project to determine whether it meets safety standards. According to Sina Finance, Citi economists now expect the Federal Reserve to cut ...
Barclays Keeps 2026 Brent Crude Forecast at $96 a Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, Barclays maintained its 2026 Brent crude price forecast at $96 per barrel.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Worries U.S. Executives
Binance News - US President Donald Trump’s broad oil deal with Venezuela, which he says effectively gives the United States control over much of the country’s oil wealth, has unsettled U.S. oil executives, according to Bloomberg. Trump called it possibly "the best deal ever signed."
Polymarket Launches Perpetual Contracts for Bitcoin, Gold, and Major Indices
Binance News - Polymarket launched its Polymarket Perps product on September 3, initially offering 10 contracts covering Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, HYPE, gold, silver, WTI crude oil, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100, and contracts tracking SpaceX stock. According to Odaily, the product expanded to 67 markets within hours. The contracts have no expiration date and track the underlying assets continuously, with hourly funding rates used to keep prices anchored to spot levels. The funding rate is capped at 4% per hour in both directions. Crypto assets, the S&P 500, crude oil, gold, and silver support leverage of up to 20 times, while individual stocks and other real-world assets support up to 10 ...
GEOPOLITICS | Hedge Funds Raise Brent Bullish Bets to May High as US-Iran Fighting Intensifies
Binance News - Hedge funds became the most bullish on Brent crude since May as fresh fighting between the US and Iran raised concerns about prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego Says Bitcoin Could Reach $1.86 Million on Gold Parity
Binance News - Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego renewed his long-term Bitcoin thesis, saying BTC could rise to $1.86 million per coin if it matches gold’s market value. According to BeInCrypto, the Grupo Salinas founder said Bitcoin’s adoption is still very early and reiterated that he sees BTC as superior digital gold. He also said his liquid portfolio is mostly in Bitcoin-related assets, often 70%-80%, with the rest split between gold and mining stocks.
OIL | Oil Prices Stabilize as Trading Thins Ahead of U.S. Long Weekend
Binance News - Oil prices were volatile on Friday in thin trading ahead of the U.S. long weekend, as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran heightened supply concerns while signs of a rare end to the war between Russia and Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium. According to Sina Finance, WTI crude rose 0.2% on Friday to close near $91.50 a barrel. CIBC Private Wealth Group senior energy trader Rebecca Babin said overnight military activity was relatively quiet, which weakened the momentum behind higher oil prices. She also said profit-taking after this week's strong gains and thin liquidity were adding pressure. ...
Polymarket Launches Crypto Perpetual Futures With Up to 20x Leverage
Decrypt - The prediction market platform's new Perps product scaled from 10 markets to 67 on its first day—though the 20x leverage ceiling only applies to some of them, and none of it reaches U.S. traders.
GEOPOLITICS | Lutnick to Review Pentagon Deals Tied to Cerberus Firms
Binance News - US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been chosen by the Department of Defense to review any transactions between the Pentagon and companies associated with Cerberus Capital Management, according to a US official. Bloomberg reported the review covers Pentagon dealings involving Cerberus-linked companies.
Judge To Rule Quickly On Dismissal Of David Hearn Indictment
Binance News - According to CNBC, a Washington judge said Friday he will rule quickly on whether to dismiss with prejudice the now-discredited indictment against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn over vandalism allegations tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors told D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman they want the case dismissed without prejudice, which would allow them to seek charges again if new evidence emerges, while Hearn's lawyer argued the case should be permanently closed. Prosecutors have said there are no current grounds to sustain a criminal case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Spence said there is a public interest in allowing a future grand jury to act if new information comes to light. Hearn was indicted in early July on a ...
AI TRENDS | OpenAI CEO Altman Says GPT-6 Astra Is Now Available to Pro, Enterprise, and Business Premium Users
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI CEO Altman said GPT-6 Astra is now available to all Pro, Enterprise, and Business Premium users and can also be used through the API. He said access will next be opened to Plus and Business users, and thanked everyone for their patience.
Heineken USA CEO Cites 0.0 Demand, Serena Williams US Open Tie-In
Binance News - Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney said the company’s 0.0 nonalcoholic beer has gained traction as consumers look to moderate alcohol intake without cutting it out entirely, according to Bloomberg. Timoney said Heineken wanted to honor the US Open’s history and Serena Williams’ six championships in its partnership with the tennis star.
S&P Affirms UAE at AA/A-1+ With Stable Outlook
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P kept the United Arab Emirates' rating at AA/A-1+ and maintained a stable outlook.
STOCKS | Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index Gains 0.8% as Baidu Rises 4%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index preliminarily closed up 0.8% and fell 2.5% for the week, while Baidu rose 4%, Meituan gained 3.9%, NetEase, Xiaomi, and New Oriental rose about 2%, Alibaba added 1.2%, KWEB rebounded 2%, and CQQQ rose 0.4%.
STOCKS | S&P 500 Falls 0.4% on Nonfarm Payrolls Day as Nasdaq 100 Gains 0.2%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the S&P 500 initially fell 0.4% on nonfarm payrolls day, while the Nasdaq 100 initially rose 0.2%; for the week, the S&P was roughly flat, the Dow fell 0.3%, the Nasdaq rose 0.4%, the semiconductor index gained 2.2%, the memory chip index rose 5.8%, and the software ETF fell 4.6%.
Russia Says Ukraine Distorted Facts Over Airspace Safety Notice
Binance News - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on its website on the 4th that Ukraine's notice about Russian airspace “no longer being safe” distorted the facts and misled users of Russian airspace. According to Sina Finance, the ministry said the Ukrainian remarks posed a direct threat to civil aviation, that Russian authorities were maintaining contact with the International Civil Aviation Organization, and that an urgent appeal had been sent to the ICAO secretary-general. The ministry said Russia has always firmly safeguarded civil aviation safety. According to Sina Finance, Ukraine said on the 1st that U.S. President Donald ...
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Not Launch Air Strikes During U.S. Envoys' Visit
Binance News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will not launch air strikes during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. According to Sina Finance, Zelenskyy said the two are due to visit Russia in the coming days and Ukraine on September 6, and that Ukraine is preparing for the visits and has held a meeting with its diplomatic team responsible for work with the United States. He said Ukraine will ensure Russian airspace operates normally during the relevant period so the U.S. negotiators can arrive safely, and that Russia should take reciprocal measures and stop air attacks for the time needed for the ...
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Nears Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs for Core Roles in $200 Billion IPO
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Financial Times reported that Anthropic is close to appointing Morgan Stanley (MS.N) and Goldman Sachs (GS.N) to core underwriting roles in its $200 billion IPO.
GEOPOLITICS | Brazil Exports to US Jump Despite Trump’s 25% Tariffs
Binance News - Brazil posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in August as exports to the US rose despite a full month of US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold, Silver, and Copper Speculators Cut Net Longs
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said that in the week ended September 1, COMEX gold speculators cut net long positions by 10,504 contracts to 140,811 contracts, COMEX silver speculators cut net long positions by 1,065 contracts to 12,170 contracts, and COMEX copper speculators cut net long positions by 3,445 contracts to 73,000 contracts.
CFTC: WTI Net Longs Rise by 15,816 Contracts, Natural Gas Net Shorts Increase
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended September 1, oil speculators increased net long positions in WTI crude by 15,816 contracts to 118,894 contracts, while natural gas speculators in the NYMEX and ICE four major markets increased net short positions by 11,098 contracts to 50,697 contracts.
BEB Reaching a New All-Time High, Increase of 7.05% in 24 Hours
Binance News - On Sep 04, 2026, 19:32 PM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, BEB has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 251.42 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 7.05%
CFTC: Speculators Cut Net Short Position in U.S. Ultra-Long Treasury Futures
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said speculators cut their net short position in Chicago Mercantile Exchange U.S. ultra-long Treasury futures by 36,734 contracts to 369,311 in the week of September 1.
Pineapple Financial puts $1B in mortgage records on Injective
CoinTelegraph - The mortgage lender plans to bring more than $10 billion in historical loans onchain, turning thousands of mortgage files into blockchain-based records.
BlackSun Raises $1 Billion for Sports and Media Fund
Binance News - BlackSun raised $1 billion for a new sports and media fund, according to Bloomberg. BlackSun CEO Antonn Muhammed said the private equity firm believes in "compassionate capitalism" and aims to provide services for everyone as well as investors. Former boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr., who leads BlackSun's boxing group Knockout Fights, said the new venture includes physical and financial protections for athletes in a dangerous sport.
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal opens crypto channel for Nepal flood fund
Cryptopolitan - Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal kick-started a stablecoin donation campaign to contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund launched by Nepal’s Prime Minister. The program gives donors all over the world a direct on-chain route to assist the government’s recovery effort after an August 26 glacier collapse led to the death of over 1,250 people. Nailwal made...
US President Donald Trump Says Higher Rates Will Not Calm Bond Market
Binance News - US President Donald Trump said raising interest rates would not calm the bond market and reiterated that he wants rates to fall. According to Sina Finance, he made the remarks at the White House while taking questions from reporters about bonds. Trump also said U.S. interest rates should be 1% or 0.5%, and repeated that the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world.
STOCKS | U.S. President Donald Trump Says Rate Hikes Do Not Ensure Bond Market Stability
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said that, for him, rate hikes do not ensure stability in the bond market.
Bessent Sees Oil Falling to $40 After Iran Conflict Ends
Binance News - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said oil prices could drop to as low as $40 a barrel once the Iran conflict is over, according to Bloomberg. He said that decline would pull bond yields lower after they recently reached the highest levels in years.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says All Advanced Iranian Radar Systems Were Destroyed
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said all of Iran's advanced radar systems were destroyed.
Trump Plans to Let Ranchers Sell Beef Directly to Consumers
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he will roll out a plan to help farmers and ranchers process their own food and reduce high beef prices by cutting reliance on large meat processors. According to Sina Finance, Trump said on Friday in the Oval Office that he is preparing a plan allowing small, medium, and large ranchers to sell products directly to consumers so they do not have to go through the four major processors and middlemen. He also said he will sign another order authorizing ranchers to protect rural communities and cattle from Mexican gray wolves. Trump said the wolves have caused ranchers tens of millions of dollars in losses and threaten both ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says No Exchanges of Fire Have Occurred in Iran for Several Consecutive Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said no exchanges of fire have occurred in Iran for several consecutive days.
U.S. President Donald Trump: We Have Essentially Taken Over Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said, "We have essentially taken over Iran."
U.S. President Donald Trump Says GDP Growth Should Reach 12% to 15%
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States should be able to achieve GDP growth of 12%, 13%, 14%, or 15%, rather than staying at 2%, 3%, or 4%.
U.S. President Donald Trump: We Will Strike Iran Hard If The Situation Worsens
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will strike Iran hard if the situation worsens.
Boeing to Serve as Prime Contractor for Potential $5 Billion Saudi Arms Sale
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said Boeing (BA.N) will serve as the prime contractor for a potential $5 billion U.S. arms sale project to Saudi Arabia.
Bitwise CEO Says GPU Is One of the Digital Age's Most Important Commodities
Binance News - Bitwise CEO said on X that GPUs are one of the most important commodities of the digital age and noted that USD AI has created GPU-backed credit for mid-sized borrowers that were previously underserved, while tokenizing the related credit. According to ChainCatcher, real-world credit is gradually moving on-chain, and Bitwise will provide access through PAPY.
PRECIOUS METALS | U.S. Crude Futures Settle at $91.48 a Barrel, Up 18 Cents
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. crude futures settled at $91.48 per barrel, up 18 cents, or 0.20%.