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Bitcoin faces volatility but remains bullish; ETF developments and institutional interest grow.
An IVF Company Bought 146,432 XRP Last Year, Then Sold It All
Bitcoin.com - Newgenivf Group’s latest Nasdaq registration statement shows the fertility provider bought 146,432 XRP during 2025, disposed of all of it before Dec. 31, and cleared $10,849 on the round trip. What The SEC Filings Actually Say Buried in an amended registration statement from a fertility clinic operator with units in Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan is one […]
Polymarket Gives Bitcoin Price a 64% Chance of Reaching $80K This Month
Bitcoin.com - Traders on Polymarket put a September dip to $75,000 at 68.5% and a touch of $80,000 at 64%, pricing the downside as the likelier of the two with 18 days left on the clock. What the $80,000 Market Actually Asks Polymarket’s “Will Bitcoin reach $80,000 in September?” market resolves yes if even a single one-minute […]
Coinbase Engineer Turns a Virtual Fly Brain Into a Crypto Trader
BeInCrypto - A Coinbase engineer wired a simulated fruit fly brain into a Bitcoin trading account. He warns it proves nothing. The post Coinbase Engineer Turns a Virtual Fly Brain Into a Crypto Trader appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple Exec: XRP's 'Killer Use Case' Lies in Institutional Collateral
U.Today - RippleX head of product highlights XRP’s potential in institutional credit. RippleX head of product highlights XRP’s potential in institutional credit.
Crypto money floods Reform UK with $72M in two days
Cryptopolitan - The $72 million donation from two crypto billionaires to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in just two days was greater than the total donations received by each of Britain’s major political parties over the entire year. This comes as the government ponders stricter restrictions on political donations. Delo went first, Harborne matched a day later Ben...
The ETF Built to Bet Against XRP Price Has a New Launch Date
BeInCrypto - Teucrium has delayed its short XRP ETF 19 times since April 2025. The newest filing pushes launch to October 11. The post The ETF Built to Bet Against XRP Price Has a New Launch Date appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Why Bitcoin initially held its gain as rate traders put September hike odds at 85%
CryptoSlate - Gasoline drove much of August's headline jump, but faster monthly core inflation kept Waller's warning alive. The post Why Bitcoin initially held its gain as rate traders put September hike odds at 85% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Goldman Sachs Flips to a Rate Hike as Bitcoin’s Price Stalls Under $80,000
Bitcoin.com - Goldman Sachs abandoned its forecast that the Federal Reserve would hold rates through 2026 and now expects a 25-basis-point increase next week, days after a hotter-than-expected inflation print pushed hike odds above 86%. The Reversal As recently as July 31, Goldman Sachs was the loudest institutional voice arguing the Fed would sit still. The bank […]
Capital B's Bitcoin Holdings Increase, Yet Shareholder Impact Remains Minimal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Capital B added 376 Bitcoin between August 17 and September 7. That’s a 12% jump, from 3,145 BTC to 3,521… Read the original on Capital B’s Bitcoin Count Rises 12%, But Shareholders See Little Benefit. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Mexican Authorities Discover Crypto Mining Operation Tied to Organized Crime
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Mexican police pulled back the curtain on a 300-machine cryptocurrency mining farm buried in the Sierra Norte mountains of Puebla… Read the original on Massive 300-Machine Crypto Mine Exposed as Cartel-Backed Operation in Mexico. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Anthropic loses another researcher, and he’s predicting human doom from AI
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic has lost another safety researcher. Joe Tenton said he left the company two weeks ago and will join METR, an independent group that tests risks in advanced AI systems. Joe had planned to explain the move later, but Jacob’s resignation this week changed that. He said: “I’d planned to write about that decision in...
8 Weeks After Kimi K3 Launch, Moonshot AI is Filing Police Reports
BeInCrypto - Kimi K3 launched loudest in July. Eight weeks on, Moonshot is denying detention claims and filing police reports. The post 8 Weeks After Kimi K3 Launch, Moonshot AI is Filing Police Reports appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Deep in Mexico’s Jungle, Police Found 300 Crypto Miners Humming
Bitcoin.com - According to reports, Mexican law enforcement authorities discovered a cryptocurrency mining farm located deep in the remote Sierra Norte mountains of Puebla. Officials believe the GPU farm was financed via organized crime syndicates, and it’s the fourth hidden crypto mining operation discovered in the area since 2025. 300 GPU Miners Found Deep in the Puebla […]
Bitcoin’s 24% Rally Hit a Wall: CryptoQuant Reveals What Comes Next
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin's impressive recovery that started in mid-August ran into trouble. The question is what's next?
North Korea using foreign talent to help infiltrate US companies: Report
CoinTelegraph - The DPRK has turned to third-country IT workers to pass job interviews, after which, the positions are usually taken over by North Korean operatives.
GPT-6 Astra Users Say OpenAI's Newest Model Got Dumber. It Happened Before, Too
Decrypt - A week after launch, complaints are rolling in from users that GPT-6 Astra has been nerfed. OpenAI's last model went through the same cycle in July.
Crypto Billionaires Hand Reform UK $97M in Record Donations
Decrypt - Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each gave £36 million, and between them beat what every UK party raised last year.
Farage’s Reform UK gets $97M from two crypto billionaires
CoinTelegraph - Ben Delo, co-founder of BitMEX, donated almost $50 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, matched a day later by Christopher Harborne.
Nvidia considers $10B investment in potential record Anthropic IPO: Reuters
CoinTelegraph - Anthropic is said to be seeking to raise as much as $100 billion in the offering, which could value the AI company at about $2 trillion.
This Bitcoin Election Strategy Has Worked 3 Times: Here’s When It Says to Buy BTC
CryptoPotato - It's a simple yet very effective strategy. At least, it has been for the past decade.
GTA Mod Adds Flock Cameras—And Lets Players Destroy Them
Decrypt - The surveillance mod on GTA V brings the privacy fight to Los Santos, where players can demolish the cameras tracking them.
Staked Ether Emerges as Key Benchmark for Decentralized Finance, Says GlobalStake's Ryan Haczynski
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Staked Ether is moving up. Not just in portfolios — in credibility, in function, in the way digital asset investors… Read the original on Ryan Haczynski: Staked Ether Emerges as Key Benchmark for Decentralized Economy. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Price Takes a $3,215 Ride Just to Land Back at $77K
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price is hanging around $77,300 on Saturday morning, after somehow squeezing a $3,215 intraday adventure into a 24-hour gain of just 0.2%. That tiny move does a pretty good job of hiding what has actually been a wild ride underneath, as bitcoin’s longer-term structure remains intact while the short-term picture has clearly cooled, leaving […]
UK Firms Face Challenges in Transitioning to T+1 Settlement System
TheCurrencyAnalytics - October 11, 2027. That’s the date UK firms need to have their act together on T+1 securities settlement. Some are… Read the original on UK Firms Divided as T+1 Settlement Deadline Approaches, Regulators on Alert. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple Treasury Debuts Governed AI for Corporate Finance
cryptoDNES - Ripple Treasury launches industry-first governed AI for enterprise, integrating GTreasury tech to manage $12.5T in payment volume without sacrificing control. The post Ripple Treasury Debuts Governed AI for Corporate Finance appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
10,000,000 RLUSD Hits XRP Ledger Even as September Activity Dips
U.Today - The circulating supply of RLUSD stays above $1 billion in the XRP Ledger, currently at $1,053,014,745. The circulating supply of RLUSD stays above $1 billion in the XRP Ledger, currently at $1,053,014,745.
The dilution trap where Bitcoin holdings rise while shareholder value stalls
CryptoSlate - Buying shares in a Bitcoin treasury company gives ownership in a business that holds Bitcoin, and management decides how to pay for the coins and when to buy or sell them. The company also has bills to pay and may owe money to lenders, so the shares' value depends on those decisions and Bitcoin's price. […] The post The dilution trap where Bitcoin holdings rise while shareholder value stalls appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin’s Price Just Drew an $85M Bet From Last Year’s ETH Top-Caller
Bitcoin.com - An address that sold 50,600 ETH near the top in late 2025 has spent four days converting $85.42 million in stablecoins into 1,075.6 BTC, and it still holds $74.32 million in unspent dry powder. The Trade That Earned the Attention In late 2025, the whale liquidated 50,600 ETH at an average price of $2,921, a […]
Polymarket and Kalshi Lack EU Authorization for Event Contracts, ESMA Says
CoinPaprika - The European Securities and Markets Authority said the largest prediction market platforms, including Polymarket and Kalshi, lack the EU authorisation generally required to sell event contracts. The regulator also questioned why the platforms block users in only some member states.
Tom Lee Says Crypto Will Be “Really Bullish” For the Next 12 Months
BeInCrypto - Tom Lee says crypto's next 12 months look really bullish. His own firm is $5 billion underwater on ether. The post Tom Lee Says Crypto Will Be “Really Bullish” For the Next 12 Months appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Nvidia Could Make Anthropic IPO Bigger than SpaceX With $10 Billion
BeInCrypto - Nvidia may put $10 billion behind the Anthropic IPO, but traders give it 57% odds of pricing before November. The post Nvidia Could Make Anthropic IPO Bigger than SpaceX With $10 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase Wallet Enhances Mobile Experience with New Pulse Mode Feature
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase just made a move that’s going to matter to active traders. The company launched “Pulse Mode,” a new feature… Read the original on Coinbase Wallet Launches Pulse Mode for Seamless Perpetual Futures Trading on Mobile. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Zcash Surpasses Bitcoin Mining Revenue with New Dedicated Pool Launch
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Zcash is beating Bitcoin on raw revenue. Not by a little — by a lot. As of early September, the… Read the original on Zcash Outpays Bitcoin 4-to-1 Per Megawatt as Foundry Launches Dedicated Mining Pool. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
2x Short XRP ETF Faces New Listing Date
U.Today - Much-anticipated 2x Short Daily XRP ETF proposed by Teucrium will no longer launch until next month as the firm releases a new launch date following SEC filings. Much-anticipated 2x Short Daily XRP ETF proposed by Teucrium will no longer launch until next month as the firm releases a new launch date following SEC filings.
FTX’s Caroline Ellison is “Carol” Now and Secretly Works for a Charity
BeInCrypto - Caroline Ellison worked at charity Manifund as Carol for two months. Austin Chen says he believes in redemption. The post FTX’s Caroline Ellison is “Carol” Now and Secretly Works for a Charity appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Gold Price Faces Key Resistance as Fed Rate Expectations Rise and ETF Demand Increases
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Gold’s sitting at a knife’s edge. Prices trade near $4,347 on Friday, right at the neckline of a daily head-and-shoulders… Read the original on Gold at $4,347 on Edge as Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge to 67%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Markets React to Bitcoin Surge Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin nearly hit $80,000 on Friday. It didn’t quite get there, but $79,000 was close enough to turn heads across… Read the original on Bitcoin Soars to $79,000 After CPI Data Sparks Market Whipsaw. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
India's Demat 2.0 Pilot Settles $107M in Bonds Using the Digital Rupee
CoinPaprika - Three Indian companies issued a combined 10.25 billion rupees, about $107 million, in tokenised corporate bonds under a new pilot led by SEBI and the Reserve Bank of India. The bonds settle against the wholesale digital rupee for same-day funds.
Coinbase Releases 'Pulse Mode' Feature Alongside Wallet Upgrade, CEO Reveals
U.Today - Coinbase has released a new feature to make perpetual trading easier and seamless after rebranding its Base App to Coinbase Wallet. Coinbase has released a new feature to make perpetual trading easier and seamless after rebranding its Base App to Coinbase Wallet.
Nomic Double-Spend Leaves a Third of Osmosis Bitcoin Unbacked
CoinPaprika - Osmosis froze deposits, withdrawals, and redemptions for its alloyed Bitcoin token on 9 September 2026 after a double-spend exploit on the Nomic chain. An emergency upgrade locked 22.65 BTC in the attacker's address.
Bitcoin Investors Now Have the Full Picture Before the Fed’s Move: Here’s What It Says
CryptoPotato - BTC, alongside stocks and gold, went through intense volatility on Friday after the release of the CPI data. But what comes next?
Anthropic's Claude AI Linked to Surveillance Operations Targeting Governments in Europe
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Anthropic went public Thursday with something most AI companies don’t want to say out loud: their product is being used… Read the original on Claude AI Used in Cyberattacks Against Over 20 European Government Targets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Nvidia may put $10B behind Anthropic before it goes public
Cryptopolitan - Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is weighing an investment of up to $10 billion in Anthropic’s planned IPO as the AI company looks for an anchor investor before going public. Sources allegedly told Reuters the deal could be part of what may become the biggest IPO ever. Anthropic is trying to raise as much as $100 billion...
Base lending hits record $2.75 billion as Morpho and Aave drive growth
Cryptopolitan - According to Artemis’ reports, outstanding loans on Base peaked at an unprecedented $2.75 billion on September 10 after an increase in lending activity in late August. This record reflects the rapid growth of credit on Coinbase’s Layer 2 network and the share of Morpho and Aave in it. Artemis writes on September 11: Lending on...
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison takes full-time role at Manifund
Cryptopolitan - Caroline Ellison, the former Alameda Research CEO who cooperated with prosecutors after FTX collapsed, has taken a full-time role at Manifund, a nonprofit grant platform. Cofounder Austin Chen said in the Manifund announcement that Ellison will help improve its funding platform and study how philanthropic money can be directed more effectively. She began a work...
Ex-Ripple CTO Predicts XRP Can Surpass Bitcoin by Market Cap
TheCurrencyAnalytics - David Schwartz thinks XRP can do it. The former Chief Technology Officer at Ripple went on record during a recent… Read the original on XRP Could Overtake Bitcoin If It Hits $24.70, Says Ex-Ripple CTO. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Mubadala Takes Minority Stake In Luckin Coffee In About $1 Billion Deal
Binance News - According to Nikkei Asia, Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment acquired a minority stake in Luckin Coffee through a transaction worth roughly $1 billion involving the Chinese coffee chain's controlling shareholder. The deal gives Mubadala an investment in one of China's best-known coffee chains.
Bitcoin vs Zcash: Grayscale Reveals Which Is More Profitable to Mine
BeInCrypto - Zcash mining has become significantly more profitable than Bitcoin mining for individuals. That is the finding of a new analysis from Grayscale Research. Research director Zach Pandl found that Bitcoin dominates in total scale. ZEC, however, currently delivers stronger returns per machine and per unit of electricity consumed. Bitcoin Wins on Scale, Zcash Wins on The post Bitcoin vs Zcash: Grayscale Reveals Which Is More Profitable to Mine appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Canada Says No Formal Trade Talks Are Scheduled With the U.S.
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Canada’s minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, said on September 11 that there is no formal arrangement for trade talks with the United States, though he remains in contact with U.S. Trade Representative Greer and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Iraq Orders Closure of Shalamcheh Border Crossing With Iran as Precaution
Binance News - According to Jin10, two security sources said Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after recent attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Boeing Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With Engineers Union
Binance News - According to Jin10, Boeing (BA.N) and the engineers union have reached a tentative contract agreement.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 2.852 Tons to 1,047.425 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings fell 2.852 tons from the previous day to 1,047.425 tons.
Significant Withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs as ARK 21Shares Faces Losses
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Investors pulled $449 million from Bitcoin ETFs in just three days. That’s a big number, and it didn’t happen quietly… Read the original on Investors Withdraw $449 Million from Bitcoin ETFs in Three Days, ARK 21Shares Hit Hardest. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Don't underestimate the President': Trump's Kevin Hassett backs $5,000 dividend checks idea
Cryptopolitan - White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says President Donald Trump’s $5,000 payment plan can move forward without worsening federal finances. The proposal would cost above $1 trillion, with US debt near record levels. Kevin pushed back on the borrowing concern Thursday. “We can do it in a fiscally responsible way,” he said. “It...
Bitmine's Ethereum Holdings Surge as Market Rally Disrupts Short Positions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum jumped 7.46% by September 11, hitting $2,619.0. Tom Lee called it the start of a “face-ripper rally” for short… Read the original on Bitmine Amasses 4.9% of Ethereum Supply as Short Sellers Face 7% Rally Squeeze. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Senate bill would make frontier-AI safety a legal duty, not a pledge
Cryptopolitan - U.S. Senate negotiators are considering legislation that would legally require developers of the most advanced AI models to guard against catastrophic harms and could give the federal government power to block unsafe releases, according to Reuters. For top AI companies, this will transform safety standards from a mostly voluntary effort to a legal duty. A...
Ethereum Targets October 6 for Glamsterdam Sepolia Fork
CryptoPotato - Developers still hope Glamsterdam can reach mainnet before the end of 2026, despite unresolved testing issues.
Apple has to pay Samsung for every iPhone Duo it sells under exclusive display deal
Cryptopolitan - Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reportedly has to pay Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) $250 for every main folding panel fitted inside the iPhone Duo. Leaker Instant Digital said on Chinese social network Weibo that the supply contract lasts three years. It covers the current Duo and the models Apple releases during that period. Samsung was already in...
STOCKS | Hedge Funds Cut Yen Shorts Before Bessent’s ‘House’ Remark
Binance News - Hedge funds had already sharply reduced their short yen positions before U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly challenged traders to test their conviction on a stronger yen. According to Sina Finance, data released Friday by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed that leveraged traders cut bearish bets on the yen by half in the week ended September 8. The move came shortly before Bessent made the remarks at an event, where he told traders he welcomed bets against him and said he had some information about the Bank of Japan and yen policy, calling himself the "house." The yen rose 1.7% this week, extending its recent gains, and the dollar/yen pair was around 153.68 ...
Leopold Aschenbrenner Returns To AI Stocks After $35 Billion Wipeout
Binance News - Leopold Aschenbrenner is back buying AI-linked names after his hedge fund was hit by a July selloff, with Situational Awareness taking call options on AMD, Bloom Energy, CoreWeave, SK Hynix and SanDisk, CNBC reported, citing sources. According to BeInCrypto, the trades ran from late last week into this week, while assets at the fund reportedly fell from above $45 billion to about $10 billion. The SEC later subpoenaed Wall Street banks over their dealings with the fund, with no allegation of wrongdoing.
Arizona Sues L'Oreal Over Hair Relaxer Cancer Claims
Binance News - According to CNBC, Arizona has sued L'Oreal, accusing the cosmetics company of hiding evidence that its hair relaxer products could cause cancer in women. Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes filed the lawsuit late Thursday in state court, making Arizona the first state to sue over alleged cancer risks tied to hair relaxers. The complaint says L'Oreal violated state consumer protection laws by marketing the products without warning consumers about alleged risks of ovarian and uterine cancers. Arizona is seeking penalties, damages and a court order that would force L'Oreal to stop selling the products unless it warns of the cancer risk. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Russia, BRICS Partners Move Toward Space Council
Binance News - Russia and its BRICS partners are moving toward creating a council to coordinate cooperation in space, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov said in an interview in New Delhi, according to Bloomberg.
Goldman Sachs and BofA Compete to Manage Anthropic Employees’ IPO Windfall Funds
Binance News - According to Jin10, sources said Goldman Sachs and Bank of America are competing to manage millions of dollars for Anthropic employees who stand to benefit from an IPO.
Bitwise Pulls the Plug on Dogecoin ETF Just 10 Months After Launch
CryptoPotato - Dogecoin ETF investors have pulled more than $343 million so far in September.
S&P Affirms Saudi Arabia at A+/A-1, Outlook Stable
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P affirmed Saudi Arabia's rating at A+/A-1 and kept the outlook stable.
S&P: Saudi Arabia’s Diversified Energy Export Infrastructure Helps It Resist Middle East Conflict Pressure
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P said Saudi Arabia’s diversified energy export infrastructure and current high oil prices are helping it withstand pressure from Middle East conflicts.
STOCKS | Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index Gains 0.4% but Falls 4% for the Week
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose about 0.4% in preliminary trading but fell 4% for the week, while Nio gained 2.8%, New Oriental rose 2.2%, Xiaomi climbed 1.8%, Tencent Holdings advanced 1.4%, Baidu added 1%, Alibaba rose 0.6%, PDD fell 0.1%, ASE Technology declined 1%, KWEB rose 0.7%, and CQQQ gained 0.6%.
Unifor Says Talks With Stellantis Stall Over Brampton Plant
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Unifor said talks with Stellantis have stalled, and it rejected a deal in the absence of a solution for the Brampton plant. Stellantis will sell the Brampton plant to Roshel.
US Dollar Holds Steady After CPI Data Briefly Pushes It to Intraday High
Binance News - The dollar gave back gains on Friday after data showed U.S. core consumer prices rose more than expected, prompting traders to increase bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. According to Sina Finance, the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was little changed after touching an intraday high following the inflation release. A key U.S. consumer price gauge rose more than expected last month, reinforcing the case for a rate increase by Fed officials next week. More Wall Street firms, including TD Securities and MUFG, have begun backing the view that a near-term hike is likely, while swap traders now see about a 90% chance of a rate increase ...
U.S. Central Command Says U.S. Forces Continue Maritime Blockade Operations Against Iran
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces continued maritime blockade operations against Iran and had caused 99 merchant ships to change course as of September 11.
PRECIOUS METALS | ICE Sugar Futures Rise as Coffee and Cocoa Fall for the Week
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, ICE raw sugar futures rose 0.72% this week and ICE white sugar futures gained 0.65%, while ICE Arabica coffee futures fell 3.35%, coffee "C" futures dropped 2.95%, Robusta coffee futures rose 2.68%, New York cocoa futures declined 4.24% to $5,913 per ton on Friday, September 11, London cocoa futures fell 4.54%, Chicago WCE double-low rapeseed futures lost 1.32%, and ICE cotton futures slipped 0.30%.
CFTC: Speculators Cut Net Short Positions in CBOT 5-Year and 10-Year Treasury Futures
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended September 8, 2026, speculators cut net short positions in CBOT 5-year U.S. Treasury futures by 113,020 contracts to 1,267,493 contracts, and reduced net short positions in CBOT 10-year U.S. Treasury futures by 74,492 contracts to 834,783 contracts.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold Speculators Cut Net Longs, Silver and Copper Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, the CFTC said that for the week ended September 8, COMEX gold speculators cut net long positions by 1,263 contracts to 139,548, COMEX silver speculators increased net long positions by 2,006 contracts to 14,176, and COMEX copper speculators raised net long positions by 9,016 contracts to 82,017 contracts.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Jordan Will Face Consequences
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Jordan will face consequences for supporting an International Atomic Energy Agency resolution against Iran.
STOCKS | ICE Dollar Index Rises 0.07% as U.S. CPI Triggers Sharp Intraday Swing
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the ICE U.S. dollar index rose 0.07% to 99.118 in New York late trading on Friday, September 11, briefly spiking and then reversing after the U.S. CPI inflation data was released at 20:30 (UTC+8), ending the week roughly flat with a trading range of 1184.82-1192.98 and a V-shaped pattern that set a period high at the time of the CPI release. The Bloomberg Dollar Index fell 0.02% to 1190.45, down 0.02% for the week and also trading between 1184.82 and 1192.98.
GEOPOLITICS | Daines Says US May Be Underestimating China’s Tech Sector
Binance News - US Senator Steve Daines said the US may be misjudging the sophistication of China’s technology sector after visits, according to Bloomberg. Daines, a Trump ally, made the comment in remarks reported by Bloomberg.
Paramount Skydance Ordered Into Late-October Settlement Talks
Binance News - Paramount Skydance Corp. and state attorneys general challenging its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. were ordered to set dates for settlement talks in late October, according to Bloomberg. The brief court order on Friday afternoon said the parties should meet to negotiate a possible settlement to the state’s lawsuit.
STOCKS | Bloomberg Grains Index Falls 1.88% After USDA Monthly Stocks Report
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Bloomberg Grains Index fell 1.88% to 34.5625 at the New York close on Friday, with a sharp spike-and-reversal move when the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its monthly grains stocks report at 00:00 (UTC+8); the index fell 1.04% for the week and opened higher before ending lower. CBOT corn futures fell 0.33% to $5.32 per bushel and were down 0.88% for the week, CBOT wheat futures fell 2.02% to $7.2625 per bushel and were down 0.89% for the week, and CBOT soybean futures fell 2.50% to $12.99 per bushel and were down 0.86% for the week, while soybean meal futures fell 0.65% and soybean oil futures rose 0.80% for the week.
Circle Announces Proposed $400 Million Acquisition of Tazapay
Binance News - Circle is offering $400 million in stock to acquire Tazapay, according to the company. According to NS3.AI, Circle announced the proposed acquisition on Sept. 8 and said it expects the deal to close in 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. Tazapay connects to more than 60 banking and fintech partners and supports payout rails across more than 100 markets.
AI TRENDS | Apple’s Always-On AI Features Test Wiretapping Law, Lawyers Say
Binance News - According to Jin10, lawyers said Apple’s always-on AI features are testing wiretapping law.
Kathryn Anne Edwards Urges Modernizing Social Security for 2026
Binance News - Bloomberg Opinion's Kathryn Anne Edwards said Social Security has been on autopilot for the last 43 years and argued for modernizing the program to address 2026 economic issues, according to Bloomberg.
Dan Tapiero Says Bitcoin Has Bottomed After U.S.-Japan FX Intervention
Binance News - Macro investor Dan Tapiero said Bitcoin has bottomed and will not revisit its lows. According to NS3.AI, Tapiero attributed the move to coordinated U.S.-Japan intervention in the dollar-yen exchange rate, rather than the Treasury's bond buyback program. He said Bitcoin has shifted from a $60,000 to $70,000 range into a $70,000 to $80,000 range.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghaei: Measures Taken to Respond to Blockade Are Self-Defense Under International Law
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei said the measures taken to respond to the blockade are acts of self-defense within the framework of international law.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baqaei: We Are in a State of War
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Baqaei said the country is in a state of war, and that the ongoing maritime and economic blockade is a hostile act.
Iran Launches Drone at Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli Channel 12 Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israeli Channel 12 reported that Iran has launched a drone at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese Power Companies, Trading Houses Form Electricity Trading Association
Binance News - According to Nikkei Asia, Japanese power companies and trading houses were among more than 20 businesses that formed an association on electricity trading Friday to offer the government recommendations on long-term trading.
GXO Logistics Sees New-Business Wins, Wincanton Synergies Driving Margin Growth
Binance News - According to CNBC, GXO Logistics is seeing accelerating new-business wins that the company and analysts expect to support future revenue growth and margin expansion, while its shares have lagged peers and trade at about 8x forward enterprise value-to-Ebitda. The company said new business wins rose 34% year over year to $410 million in the second quarter, and Wincanton integration is expected to deliver $60 million in cost savings by the end of the year. GXO plans to hold an investor day on Nov. 16, where management is expected to provide more detail on growth, margins and capital deployment. The company also said it will continue buying back shares in the back half of the year.
Morgan Stanley Sees Yen Falling Back to 163 per Dollar
Binance News - Morgan Stanley strategists expect the yen to weaken to levels last seen in July as traders rebuild carry trades and the fundamental backdrop points to a softer Japanese currency, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Gold Futures Fall 0.04%, Shanghai Silver Rises 0.49%
Binance News - According to Jin10, at the 2:30 close, the main Shanghai gold futures contract fell 0.04% to 942 yuan per gram, the main Shanghai silver futures contract rose 0.49% to 15,723 yuan per kilogram, and the main SC crude oil contract rose 4.96% to 850 yuan per barrel.
Johnson & Johnson Bets On Ottava To Challenge Intuitive Surgical In Robotic Surgery
Binance News - According to CNBC, Johnson & Johnson is pushing into the robotic surgery market with Ottava, which received Food and Drug Administration approval this summer for use in multiple general surgery procedures. The company said the system’s smaller footprint and design features could help it win over surgeons and hospitals, while its surgery business generated $5.16 billion in revenue in the first six months of the year, up 4.3% from a year earlier. Hani Abouhalka, head of J&J’s surgery and robotics unit, said the company aims to become a leader in surgical robotics. Precedence Research projects the U.S. surgical robotics market will grow from about $4.4 billion in 2025 to $18.75 ...
JPMorgan Adjusts Fed Forecast, Now Sees Rate Hikes in September and December
Binance News - According to Jin10, JPMorgan adjusted its Federal Reserve forecast and now expects rate hikes in September and December.
U.S. Military Prepares Night Operations Amid Rising Tensions With Iran, Fox News Says
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fox News reported that the U.S. military is preparing to carry out night operations as tensions with Iran escalate.
Stellantis Signs Memo on Possible Sale of Idle Toronto-Area Plant
Binance News - Stellantis NV has signed a memorandum with Canadian armored vehicle maker Roshel that outlines steps toward a possible sale of an idled car factory near Toronto, according to Bloomberg. The move is another ripple effect of US tariffs on the Canadian auto sector.
Oracle shares rose 3% Friday after gaining nearly 7% after hours Thursday
Cryptopolitan - Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) shares are rallying Friday after investors got new numbers on its cloud business, AI contracts and revenue backlog. The stock rose 3% in early trading after gaining nearly 7% after hours Thursday. Oracle beat Wall Street forecasts for its fiscal first quarter, while a $26 billion increase in backlog eased some concern...
AI | Cohere Seeks Up to $3 Billion in New Funding
Binance News - Artificial intelligence startup Cohere Inc. is in advanced talks to raise between $2 billion and $3 billion, including financing from the Canadian government and existing backers, according to Bloomberg reported. The Globe & Mail reported the fundraising discussions.
How 9/11 Brainwashed a Generation
Trustnodes - Donald Trump and the rise of fascism in the West is due to 9/11. The reason we glorify the 90s is also due to 9/11...
Mitsubishi UFJ Expects a 25-Basis-Point Fed Hike This Month, Then No Change in October
Binance News - Mitsubishi UFJ has dropped its forecast that the Federal Reserve would keep rates unchanged this year and now expects the central bank to raise rates by 25 basis points in September. According to Sina Finance, strategists George Goncalves and Agron Nicaj cited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks at Jackson Hole, solid August employment data, and Friday's hotter-than-expected CPI. The strategists wrote that a rate hike could amount to a "policy mistake," but said the Fed would find it difficult to stand pat when markets already expect a hike next week. They also said that if Warsh repeatedly stresses that "inflation ...
GEOPOLITICS | Pennsylvania Data Center Limits Threaten Gas Demand, Trade Group Says
Binance News - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new restrictions on data center development threaten a key source of demand growth for shale gas producers in the state, according to an industry trade group. Bloomberg reported the warning from the trade group, which said the limits could hurt gas firms in Pennsylvania.
BWET Surges 5,100% Over the Past Year as Net Assets Jump to $200 Million
Binance News - BWET, the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF, is up 5,100% over the past year and has rallied 3,600% since January 1. According to NS3.AI, the fund's net assets grew from $2 million at the start of 2026 to $200 million. BWET takes long positions in forward freight agreements tied to oil tanker chartering rates on specific routes.
STOCKS | ICE: Diesel net long positions rise by 3,465 contracts to 93,533
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said that for the week of September 8, speculators' net long positions in diesel increased by 3,465 contracts to 93,533 contracts.