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Bitcoin gains 38.9% in Q3; BitMine nears 5% ETH threshold; Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade on Oct. 6.
Phemex CEO: Why Crypto Cards Should Work Like Trading Infrastructure
BeInCrypto - According to Artemis Analytics, crypto card transaction volumes grew from roughly $100 million per month in early 2023 to over $1.5 billion by late 2025. For most of that period, the category competed primarily on perks, cashback tiers, and lifestyle incentives. However, Phemex is taking a different approach with its newly launched Phemex Card, built The post Phemex CEO: Why Crypto Cards Should Work Like Trading Infrastructure appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BitMine nears 5% Ethereum threshold, yet stock valuation rules dictate its next move
CryptoSlate - Its remaining ETH gap is about $280 million at the company's reference price, against $672 million in reported cash and securities. The post BitMine nears 5% Ethereum threshold, yet stock valuation rules dictate its next move appeared first on CryptoSlate.
New York Wants Polymarket to Pay Triple Its Gambling Gains
CoinPaprika - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul sued Polymarket US on 24 September 2026, calling it an unlicensed illegal gambling operation. The state seeks a shutdown, restitution, and fines equal to three times the platform's gains.
Bitwise CIO Explains XRP’s Institutional Appeal After 80% ETF Jump
CryptoPotato - XRP ETFs have recorded 11 consecutive weeks of inflows, with Bitwise's fund accounting for $677 million cumulatively.
Ethereum schedules Glamsterdam upgrade on Sepolia for Oct. 6
CoinTelegraph - Glamsterdam will bring proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists and new gas pricing, while its mainnet date remains unset.
Your car knows how you drive, and General Motors sold the data
Atlas21 - For years, General Motors collected data on how customers drove and sold it to companies working with the insurance sector. The post Your car knows how you drive, and General Motors sold the data appeared first on Atlas21.
BitMine Approaches Significant Ethereum Holdings Amid Growing Market Demand
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BitMine Immersion Technologies is almost there. The company now holds roughly 6,001,302 ETH — about 4.9% of Ethereum’s total circulating… Read the original on BitMine Nears 5% Ethereum Stake as It Accelerates ETH Purchases Ahead of Schedule. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Former CFTC Chair Russ Behnam Says Prediction Market Growth Could Reach U.S. Supreme Court
Binance News - Former CFTC Chair Russ Behnam said Congress needs to clarify the line between risk management and gambling as prediction markets grow rapidly, and related lawsuits could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court. According to ChainCatcher, he made the remarks at Georgetown University’s Financial Markets Quality Conference. Behnam also said that after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate, the CFTC’s use of its existing authority to regulate spot markets is like patching things with tape and paper clips. He said regulators need more durable rules.
GEOPOLITICS | China Opens New Military Logistics Base in Laos
Binance News - China’s military has opened a new logistics base at an airport in Laos, expanding the People’s Liberation Army’s overseas presence, according to Bloomberg. The base is part of Beijing’s effort to operate farther from home.
OpenAI Codex Team to Reopen $200 Pro Subscription for New Users Tomorrow
Binance News - OpenAI Codex team member Tibo said on X that the team will reopen its $200 Pro subscription to new users tomorrow and change how usage is calculated for the plan. According to ChainCatcher, he said the revised calculation would make the API spending tied to the subscription equal to about half of the old $200 Pro plan. Tibo said the team does not want to compromise in other ways and will not restore the 5-hour usage limit, allowing users to spend their weekly quota as needed. He also said subscriptions should improve as model efficiency rises and API prices fall, enabling users to do more work and get higher-quality results ...
Tencent Tenpay Extends Fee Reduction Policy by One Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, Tencent's third-party payment platform Tenpay said its fee reduction policy, which has been in place since September 2021 and was extended in 2024 for two years until September 30, 2026, will be extended for another year to September 30, 2027 for eligible business entities.
Greece gets first MiCA entrants as watchdog denies Binance-Lagarde claim
CoinTelegraph - Greece joined the EU MiCA register with four providers as HCMC expanded its denial of remarks attributed to officials in a report on Binance.
Texas Eases Dyed Diesel Rules as Fuel Prices Rise
Binance News - Texas is allowing wider use of so-called dyed diesel, which is normally limited to off-road vehicles, as a global fuel crunch boosts prices and prompts US President Donald Trump to consider banning US exports, according to Bloomberg.
Meta Launches Muse for Small Businesses and Expands AI Capabilities
Binance News - Meta Platforms launched Muse for small businesses and expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities. According to ChainCatcher, the company said the update is aimed at smaller business users and adds to its existing AI offerings.
AI TRENDS | Meta Platforms Launches Muse for Small Businesses and Expands AI Capabilities
Binance News - Meta Platforms (META.O) has launched Muse for small businesses and expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities. According to Odaily, the company announced the update without providing additional details.
Coinbase Now Owns Every Layer of Its Derivatives Stack After CFTC Approval
Decrypt - Coinbase Clearing will take USDC as collateral and settle around the clock, though margined products stay with partners.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Plans to Advance Electoral Reform
Binance News - Andy Burnham is expected to announce plans to advance electoral reform in his first conference speech since becoming Labour leader. According to Sina Finance, the move would mark a major shift in British politics and could eventually replace the current first-past-the-post system with proportional representation. Government sources said Burnham will outline the broad framework in his speech and stress his commitment to putting forward reform proposals before the next general election. The plan, along with changes to social care and deeper ties with the European Union, would be among the biggest changes to Britain’s electoral system since 1918. ...
Danantara Plans Hong Kong Investment Office, Hiring Push
Binance News - Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara is planning to open an investment office in Hong Kong and step up hiring, according to Bloomberg. The fund is also increasing allocations at home and abroad.
OpenAI to Reopen $200 Pro Subscription for New Users With Revised Usage Calculation
Binance News - OpenAI Codex product lead Tibo said the company will reopen its $200-per-month Pro subscription plan to new users tomorrow, while changing how usage is calculated. According to PANews, the new plan will provide roughly half the available quota of the previous $200 Pro plan when measured by API spending. Tibo said OpenAI will not reintroduce the five-hour usage limit, and users will still be able to use their weekly quota as needed. He added that as model efficiency improves and API prices decline, subscribers will be able to complete more work and achieve higher quality per dollar. OpenAI also cut the prices of GPT-6 Sol and GPT-6 Luna, which launched this week, to half of their previous ...
AI TRENDS | Meta Says "Leading One Step Ahead" Event Will Continue Through 2026
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms said its "Leading One Step Ahead" event will continue throughout 2026 and will introduce new tools and partnerships.
Bitcoin Gains 38.90% Between July and September, Set for Best Third Quarter in a Decade
Binance News - Bitcoin gained 38.90% between July and September, according to Bitbo, putting it on track for its best third quarter in a decade. According to NS3.AI, if Bitcoin holds or extends those gains, the third quarter of 2026 would rank fourth in its history.
AI Must Create $4.2 Trillion in New Revenue by 2031, Bain Says
BeInCrypto - The artificial intelligence (AI) industry needs $6 trillion in yearly revenue by 2031, according to Bain & Company. Existing AI products may bring in up to $1.8 trillion of that, leaving a $4.2 trillion gap. The figures come from Bain’s 7th annual Global Technology Report, released on Tuesday. The firm frames the $6 trillion as The post AI Must Create $4.2 Trillion in New Revenue by 2031, Bain Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BitMine Holds 6,001,302 ETH, Nears 5% Supply Target
Binance News - BitMine Immersion Technologies held 6,001,302 ETH as of Sunday, equal to 4.9% of the 122.1 million ETH supply it cited, leaving it about 103,700 ETH short of its 5% target. According to Odaily, the company bought an average of about 21,600 ETH per week over the past 12 weeks. At that pace, it could reach the target in about 4.8 weeks, possibly in early November. Chairman Tom Lee said the company will reassess in 2027 whether to continue increasing its holdings above 5%.
Putin Orders Further Increase In Russia's Army Size
Binance News - According to CNBC, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a further increase in the size of Russia's army, raising the number of active service members by 15,500 to 1,550,500 and bringing total armed forces to 2,441,630. The presidential decree, published Monday on Russia's official legal information database, is the fourth such order this year. The Kremlin did not give a reason for the decision. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has effectively begun a fresh wave of military mobilization and estimated there are more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory. He also said preparations are underway to deploy another 10,000 troops and that North Korea has established production of Shahed-type attack drones with Russian technical ...
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Says Shareholder Rights Are Weakening
Binance News - The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund said it is concerned that shareholder rights are weakening in many markets, threatening investor confidence and long-term value creation. According to Sina Finance, the fund said it will engage with companies and key market stakeholders, monitor shareholder protection and treatment across its global portfolio, vote in line with its global voting guidelines, and work with academia to deepen understanding of how shareholder rights support well-functioning markets.
HSBC: Stock Valuations Have Already Reflected Rate Pressure
Binance News - HSBC strategists said the decline in stock valuations reflects pressure from the sharp rise in interest rates over the past few months. According to Sina Finance, the team led by Max Kettner reiterated a bullish view on stocks, citing improving economic growth and earnings expectations. They wrote in a research note that it would be unrealistic to say interest rates have had no impact on risk assets. HSBC said weaker market breadth is a contrarian indicator and usually means the market is oversold. The bank said no indicator in its short-term sentiment and positioning framework is currently flashing a sell signal for risk assets. Even so, it maintained its maximum ...
Quant Price Hit $373 This Week Then a 2019 Whale Cashed out $2 Million
Bitcoin.com - A Quant (QNT) holder who pulled coins off exchanges in 2019 sent 9,000 QNT worth roughly $2 million to Coinbase and Kraken earlier today, booking an 884% gain on a $22.57 cost basis. The Alert That Lit up QNT Twitter Onchain trackers flagged the deposits early Tuesday, calling the wallet a seven-year position and pegging […]
European Gas Trades in a Range as Traders Watch Iran Developments
Binance News - European natural gas prices have held in a range over the past week as traders assess the next moves in U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the outlook for energy transport through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Sina Finance, benchmark futures fell on Tuesday after rising the previous day, with prices moving between 70 and 75 euros per megawatt hour since early last week. U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed a proposal to restore full navigation through the route within seven days, while Iranian officials privately said it would be difficult to reach an agreement before the U.S. midterm elections in November to end the conflict with the United States and reopen the strait. The U.S. told ...
Ethereum Foundation Sets Glamsterdam Upgrade for Sepolia Testnet Activation on October 6, 2026
Binance News - The Ethereum Foundation said the Glamsterdam network upgrade will activate on the Sepolia testnet at 21:53:36 Beijing time on October 6, 2026, at epoch 353,024 and slot 11,296,768. According to Foresight News, the activation times for Hoodi and the mainnet have not yet been determined. The upgrade combines the execution-layer Amsterdam and consensus-layer Gloas, with key changes including built-in proposer-builder separation (ePBS, EIP-7732), which formally brings block proposal and construction into the protocol; block-level access lists (BALs, EIP-7928), which support parallel state reads and transaction validation; and gas pricing adjustments intended to ...
US Senate Bipartisan AI Safety Talks Stall
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar said the Senate's bipartisan talks on AI safety have stalled, and the committee will not advance related legislation before the election. Cruz said any bill review and amendment work would have to wait until the lame-duck session because the two parties have not reached consensus, while Klobuchar said she is still speaking with Republican lawmakers and wants strong AI safety safeguards in place by year-end. She blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for complicating the talks, saying he opposed the regulatory framework. It remains unclear whether senators can produce a bipartisan bill before the election.
Whale Who Bought Ethereum at $18.8 Starts Offloading With 15,600% Profit Amid Historic Q3 Record
U.Today - An early Ethereum whale nets 15,600% profit, selling coins bought at $18.80 as ETH locks in its best Q3 rally on record. An early Ethereum whale nets 15,600% profit, selling coins bought at $18.80 as ETH locks in its best Q3 rally on record.
VLCC Demand Rises as Middle East Crude Shipping Disruptions Drive Scramble for Ready-to-Use Tankers
Binance News - According to Jin10, disruptions to Middle East crude transport have boosted demand for VLCCs, and the market has begun aggressively competing for tankers that can enter service immediately. Some older ships have sold for more than $150 million, and one tanker available for immediate delivery recently changed hands for $200 million.
ECB Governing Council Member Kazimir Says the ECB Has Time to Keep Policy Flexible
Binance News - According to Jin10, ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir said energy prices remain a key factor for the European Central Bank to consider when deciding its next move, but he did not reveal how he will vote on rates at future meetings. Kazimir said the ECB's rate hike earlier this month was unavoidable because of the energy price shock, and that elevated energy prices have lasted longer than expected. He added that the ECB has time to keep policy flexible and said January repricing data will be a key basis for assessing the "secondary effects" of higher energy prices on inflation.
GEOPOLITICS | UK Set for Highest 10-Year Bond Auction Yield Since 1999
Binance News - The UK government is set to pay the highest yield since 1999 at an upcoming auction of 10-year debt, according to Bloomberg. Investors are demanding extra premiums to offset persistent inflation and the prospect of higher spending in next month’s budget.
The Smarter Web Company Wins Shareholder Approval for Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Share Offering
Binance News - The Smarter Web Company has received shareholder approval to launch MORE, which it says will be the U.K.'s first Bitcoin-backed preferred share. According to ChainCatcher, the company also expects to raise $20 million to $33 million through an IPO to buy more Bitcoin and cash-flow-generating operating businesses.
UK August Consumer Credit Rises to 2.464 Billion Pounds
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.K. consumer credit in August was 2.464 billion pounds, above the expected 1.9 billion pounds, while the previous reading was revised from 2.006 billion pounds to 2.097 billion pounds.
GEOPOLITICS | Russia Raises Military Spending Target 27% as Ukraine War Intensifies
Binance News - Russia raised its military spending target for next year by more than a quarter, reversing earlier plans to stop increasing outlays as the war in Ukraine intensifies, according to Bloomberg. Both sides have been striking deeper into each other’s territory.
STOCKS | Vanke A Rises 9.97% as Shenzhen Stock Connect Seat Buys 119 Million Yuan
Binance News - According to Jin10, Vanke A rose 9.97% today, with turnover of 3.177 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 8.26%; after-hours Dragon and Tiger List data showed that the Shenzhen Stock Connect dedicated seat bought 119 million yuan and sold 59.4816 million yuan, while one institutional dedicated seat recorded net sales of 29.2068 million yuan.
Australia Pushes Rates to 15-Year High and Warns It May Go Further
BeInCrypto - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%. The move pushes borrowing costs to their highest level since 2011. The nine-member board backed the decision unanimously, delivering its fourth increase of 2026. Policymakers also kept further tightening on the table if inflation fails to cool. Fuel Costs The post Australia Pushes Rates to 15-Year High and Warns It May Go Further appeared first on BeInCrypto.
South Korea September Exports Seen Topping $100 Billion on Strong Semiconductor Demand
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's September trade data will be released on Thursday, and a Wall Street Journal survey showed economists expect export growth to slow from August but remain solid on strong semiconductor demand. The median forecast from 13 economists puts September exports up 65.4% year on year, imports up 21.8%, and the trade surplus at $39.4 billion, while monthly exports are expected to top $100 billion for the first time. iM Securities chief economist Park Sang-hyun said strong chip export growth will offset the impact of fewer working days, and Citigroup economist Kim Jin-wook expects South Korea's September trade surplus to exceed $40 billion and hit a record high.
STOCKS | AAR to Buy 65% of MRO Holdings for $1.8 Billion
Binance News - AAR has agreed to acquire a 65% stake in privately held aircraft maintenance company MRO Holdings for $1.8 billion and will have the option to buy the remaining shares within six years after the deal closes. According to Sina Finance, citing people familiar with the matter, MRO Holdings' investors include Bain Capital. The people said AAR, based in Wood Dale, Illinois, will issue about $780 million of new AAR shares to MRO investors, including Bain Capital. AAR said it expects to lift its EBITDA margin to 19% to 20% within three to four years after the transaction closes, from about 13% to 14% now.
STOCKS | Vesuvius Rallies After RHI Magnesita Cash-and-Shares Offer
Binance News - Vesuvius Plc shares surged by the most since 1990 after the metallurgical engineering firm said it received a cash-and-shares offer from RHI Magnesita, according to Bloomberg. The company did not disclose further terms of the proposal.
TSMC Considers Second U.S. Manufacturing Hub in Dallas With Up to Six Advanced Chip Plants
Binance News - TSMC is considering expanding its U.S. production footprint by building a second manufacturing site in Dallas, Texas, with as many as six advanced wafer fabs. According to ChainCatcher, the total investment for the new fabs could exceed the $265 billion TSMC has already pledged for its Arizona campus. TSMC has not issued an official response to the report.
Lufthansa Sees Another Year of Challenges From Oil, Deliveries
Binance News - Deutsche Lufthansa AG Chief Executive Officer Carsten Spohr said the airline faces another year of financial and operational challenges, including uncertain aircraft deliveries, high oil prices and cost pressure at home, according to Bloomberg. Spohr said Lufthansa will need to sharpen efficiencies as it works through the issues.
LG Electronics Unveils New-Generation Data Center Cooling Solution
Binance News - LG Electronics has unveiled a modular solution that preassembles data center cooling equipment such as pumps and pipes inside containers before delivering it to customers. According to Sina Finance, the company said the approach can reduce on-site construction and allow cooling capacity to be added in stages as server expansion needs grow. LG Electronics first displayed its Hydronic Modular liquid-cooling solution at the 2026 Asia Data Center Exhibition, which opened in Singapore on the 29th. The system preassembles pumps and valves for circulating chilled water, emergency buffer tanks, pipes, and other equipment inside containers built to ...
IEA Chief: Members Will Discuss Strategic Oil Reserve Releases As Needed
Binance News - According to Jin10, International Energy Agency Director Fatih Birol said member countries may discuss whether to release more strategic oil reserves to the market in the future. Speaking to reporters ahead of an EU energy ministers' meeting in Dublin, Birol said the agency was closely watching the market, especially the refined products market and diesel, and would discuss necessary measures with member governments if needed. He declined to comment on proposals from French President Emmanuel Macron and others to lower oil prices by releasing more strategic reserves.
U.S. Treasury Yields Ease Slightly After Reaching Fresh Highs
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. Treasury yields edged lower early Tuesday after climbing to fresh highs in the previous session as inflation concerns persisted. The 10-year Treasury note yield fell about 1 basis point to 5.2278%, the 30-year Treasury bond yield slipped 1 basis point to 5.466%, and the 2-year Treasury note yield was unchanged at 4.9243%. On Monday, the benchmark 10-year note yield and the longer-dated 3-year Treasury bond yield each rose 5 basis points, while the 2-year yield gained 6 basis points. The recent rise in borrowing costs has pushed yields to multiyear highs as the U.S. and Iran held separate talks with mediators aimed at resolving the ...
STOCKS | Navitas Semiconductor Shares Rise 12.8% Premarket After U.S. Army-Backed Semiconductor Project
Binance News - According to Jin10, Navitas Semiconductor shares rose 12.8% in premarket trading after the company received a semiconductor project backed by the U.S. Army.
STOCKS | U.S. Memory Stocks Rise Premarket
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. memory stocks rose in premarket trading, with Micron Technology (MU.O) up 1.6%, SK Hynix (SKHY.O) and SanDisk (SNDK.O) up 1.4%, and Seagate Technology (STX.O) and Western Digital (WDC.O) up 1%.
XRP Golden Cross Confirmed: But It's Too Late
U.Today - XRP's strong technical signal might be too late for the price to react positvely. XRP's strong technical signal might be too late for the price to react positvely.
US Cuts Auto Fuel Economy Standards: 2031 Fleet Average Falls to 34.9 MPG
Binance News - The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final auto fuel economy rule on September 28. According to Sina Finance, the regulator estimated that the new standard would put the average fuel economy for 2031-model-year passenger cars and light trucks at about 34.9 miles per gallon, below the 50.4 mpg expected under the 2024 rule. The rule also changes vehicle classification and will end fuel-economy credit trading between automakers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the rule revises standards for 2022 through 2031 model-year passenger cars and light trucks, and its estimate still puts the 2031 fleet average above the ...
U.S. Military Presence in Iraq to End After More Than 20 Years
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. military presence in Iraq, which has lasted for more than 20 years, is about to end. The withdrawal will leave Iraqi security forces with greater responsibility and test their ability to balance pro-Iran armed groups, domestic political forces, and the threat from the Islamic State.
X Restricts Nearly 500 Accounts in Turkey After Court Orders
Binance News - X made nearly 500 accounts belonging to journalists, economists, academics and other public figures inaccessible in Turkey in the past week, according to EngelliWeb, which monitors internet censorship in the country. Bloomberg reported.
Japan's 2-Year Bond Yield Nears 2% as Market Eyes BOJ Rate Path
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 2-year government bond yield is gradually approaching the 2% level, a threshold it has not touched in 30 years, while Mizuho Financial said a strong capital investment reading in this week's Tankan survey could strengthen the case for a Bank of Japan rate hike in October.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Falls 0.60% as Oil and Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment
Binance News - Japan's stock market fell for a second straight session, with inflation and tightening concerns driven by surging global bond yields and higher international crude prices weighing on sentiment. According to Sina Finance, the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.60%, or 396.35 points, at 65,481.27, after briefly dropping to 64,699.49 intraday. The Topix fell 1.72% to 4,041.13. Nomura Securities stock strategist Wataru Akiyama said AI-related shares that had led the recent rally were facing scrutiny over high valuations as interest rates rise. Some semiconductor equipment and related stocks rebounded in the afternoon, helping the Nikkei ...
Saudi Arabia May Raise November Asian Crude OSP on Supply Disruptions
Binance News - According to Jin10, a Reuters survey showed that Saudi Arabia is expected to raise its official selling price (OSP) for crude oil to Asian customers in November as supply disruptions strengthened the Middle East spot crude market. Four refinery sources expected Saudi flagship Arab Light crude's November OSP to be set at a premium of up to $3 per barrel to the average of Oman and Dubai crude, about $5 above October levels, while another source expected the OSP to remain unchanged. Market expectations for an increase were mainly driven by rising Middle East supply risks. The escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict once pushed up Dubai and Oman crude spot premiums, which in September reached their highest level since late March. Although the recovery in crude flows through the ...
STOCKS | Korea Exchange Plans Two-Tier KOSDAQ System Next Year
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, a Korea Exchange executive said on Tuesday that the exchange plans to implement a two-tier system in the KOSDAQ market next year to revive the startup stock market. Choi Ji-woo made the remarks earlier in the day at an investor presentation in Seoul. Under the proposal, listed companies on KOSDAQ would be split into two segments: a preferred segment for top-quality companies and another for firms with weak performance. Choi said the plan aims to create a market environment that allows KOSDAQ-listed companies to keep growing while helping investors identify companies with development potential more efficiently. ...
Lux Capital in Talks for Onodrim Funding Round at Unicorn Valuation
Binance News - Lux Capital is in talks to become one of the lead investors in a roughly €200 million ($227 million) funding round for Dutch defense startup Onodrim, people familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg. The firm backs Anduril Industries Inc. and Hadrian Automation Inc.
Q8 to Cap Fuel Prices at Italian Gas Stations
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said Q8, a brand under Kuwait Petroleum International, will follow Eni and Azerbaijan's state oil company in capping fuel prices at Italian gas stations.
AMD wants more than GPUs from its $8.2B World Labs deal
Cryptopolitan - AMD has made arrangements to acquire World Labs, the company founded by AI researcher Dr. Fei-Fei Li, in a transaction that is valued at approximately $8.2 billion. This deal implies that AMD will now have its own research team working on frontier models, and this will help the company move deeper into the realm of...
Ryanair CEO Says Air Travel Demand Is Strong, Warns Ticket Prices Will Rise Next Year
Binance News - According to Jin10, Ryanair CEO said air travel demand is very strong because airlines have kept fares low, but that cannot continue at current oil prices, and ticket prices will rise sharply next year.
STOCKS | U.S. Stock Index Futures Turn Higher
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. stock index futures turned higher, with Dow futures up 0.03%, S&P 500 futures up 0.06%, and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.16%.
Anthropic's Own IPO Filing Warns AI Could Threaten Humanity
BeInCrypto - Anthropic’s initial public offering (IPO) prospectus warns that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could pose existential risks to humanity, Reuters reported. The Claude developer made the disclosure in a filing for a listing that could value it above $2 trillion. That would surpass the $1.77 trillion valuation SpaceX reached in its June IPO. Shutdown Resistance and The post Anthropic's Own IPO Filing Warns AI Could Threaten Humanity appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Says No Regional Country Should Sell Oil If Iran Cannot
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that if Iran cannot sell oil, no country in the region should sell oil, and if Iran does not have security guarantees, regional infrastructure will also be unsafe.
Jingji Agriculture Establishes Computing Technology Company
Binance News - According to Jin10, Qichacha APP shows that Meizhou Zixia Computing Technology Co., Ltd. was recently established, with Liao Zhenhui as its legal representative and business scope including artificial intelligence application software development, network equipment sales, cloud computing equipment sales, electronic product sales, and data processing and storage support services. Qichacha equity data show that the company is indirectly wholly owned by Jingji Agriculture.
Liquid Network Starts External Security Audit for Elements v23.3.4
Binance News - Liquid Network, Blockstream's Bitcoin sidechain, said an independent external security audit for Elements v23.3.4 has begun to provide additional verification for the safe resumption of peg-outs, which allow Bitcoin to be redeemed from the sidechain. According to Foresight News, Liquid Federation is also coordinating an update to the PAK redemption authorization key list, including replacing existing entries and ensuring all peg-out keys are properly stored in cold storage. According to Foresight News, Liquid Network previously released an emergency version of Elements v23.3.4 on September 9 to update functionary nodes. The ...
Blockstream's Liquid Network Begins External Security Audit for Elements v23.3.4
Binance News - Blockstream-developed Bitcoin sidechain Liquid Network has started an independent external security audit of Elements v23.3.4 to provide additional security verification before Peg-out operations resume. According to Odaily, Liquid Federation is also coordinating an update to the PAK list, including replacing existing key entries and ensuring all Peg-out keys are stored in cold wallets. The official announcement said further progress on the recovery will be disclosed later.
OpenAI Calls for Structured Safety Documentation Before Frontier Reinforcement Learning Training
Binance News - OpenAI published a safety-focused article on September 28, 2026, saying structured safety documentation should be required before any further frontier reinforcement learning training. According to ChainCatcher, the company said such documentation should ideally reach the evidence-based, structured risk-argument standard used in safety-critical industries such as aviation and nuclear power, while acknowledging that AI capability emergence makes the same level of rigor difficult to achieve. The article focuses on frontier reinforcement learning training and does not cover broader alignment properties needed for internal or external deployment. ...
PRECIOUS METALS | COMEX Gold Total Inventories Rise Slightly as Eligible Stocks Increase
Binance News - According to Jin10, COMEX gold total inventories rose slightly, mainly due to receipts into eligible inventories, while registered inventories saw no receipts, withdrawals, or adjustments.
Shell-Led LNG Canada Project Wins Expansion Approval, Capacity to Nearly Double
Binance News - According to Jin10, shareholders in the Shell-led LNG Canada project have made a final investment decision to expand liquefied natural gas exports, with Shell saying the second-phase expansion at the Kitimat project in British Columbia, Canada, has officially received investment approval. Once completed, the project’s annual capacity is expected to roughly double to 28 million tonnes, with commercial operations slated to begin in the early 2030s. Canadian Prime Minister Carney said Canada could help fill the supply gap and has placed the LNG expansion project on its list of major "nation-building" projects.
Instinct Founder Says User Growth Is Driving Near-Weekly Doubling in Compute Demand
Binance News - Noah Shinn, founder of personal AI agent Instinct, said the company’s user base has been growing about 10% to 11% per day in recent weeks, pushing compute demand to nearly double each week. According to ChainCatcher, Shinn said he spends about 40% of his time thinking about how much compute to buy in advance. Shinn said compute cannot be purchased in step with user growth. Buying only 2x current capacity would be exhausted in about a week, while 5x capacity would be used up in less than three weeks. He said buying 10x capacity upfront would require a large early investment, and that many resources must be reserved months ahead. Temporary compute additions can cost three to four times more, he ...
Franklin Templeton Fund Shares Now Back Bybit Trades While Earning Yield
CoinPaprika - Franklin Templeton has extended its off-exchange collateral programme to Bybit, letting eligible clients pledge tokenised money market fund shares to borrow USDT or USDC. The pledged shares represent about $686 million in net assets and keep earning yield while held off-exchange by ByCustody.
Bitcoin Profit-Taking Weakens as Short-Term Holder Margins Narrow, Axel Adler Jr Says
Binance News - Bitcoin's recent rise to around $87,000 has triggered weaker profit-taking than in August, according to Axel Adler Jr. According to ChainCatcher, realized profits during the second rally peak were 19% lower than at the first peak, while realized losses also declined. At the first rally peak on August 26, Bitcoin traded at about $78,600 and realized profits over the previous seven days reached $9.1 billion. At the second rally peak on September 24, Bitcoin climbed to $84,100 and realized profits over the previous seven days fell to $7.3 billion, down 19% from the prior round. Over the same period, realized losses over the previous seven days ...
Binance Research Found One Number That Separates Strong Bitcoin Rallies From Weak Ones
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin’s (BTC) September 8 golden cross came after 293 days below its 200-day average in the prior year. Binance Research says the depth of such a reset may help identify stronger recoveries. The firm’s latest weekly report compared the setup with 12 earlier crosses. Binance’s chart splits those episodes into “shallow reset” and “deep freeze” The post Binance Research Found One Number That Separates Strong Bitcoin Rallies From Weak Ones appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Sixth Circuit Turns Kalshi’s Own Words Against It in Two-State Loss
Bitcoin.com - A federal appeals court ruled Sept. 25 that Ohio and Tennessee can enforce their gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports contracts. The court built part of its reasoning on things Kalshi had said in court. The company’s multi-state litigation footprint already produced a circuit split, and its reply to New Jersey’s Supreme Court petition is due […]
Nvidia Introduces AI Management System to Address Rogue Agent Incidents
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Can a tech company build a cage strong enough to hold the thing it created? Nvidia thinks so… Read the original on Nvidia Unveils AI Safety Platform to Contain Rogue Agents After Breach Incidents. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Steve Weiss Liquidates Stocks and Increases Cash Reserves Amid Market Shifts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Steve Weiss is getting out. Not completely, but enough to notice — he’s now sitting on roughly 25% cash, and… Read the original on Steve Weiss Sells Cisco, Boosts Cash Reserves as 10-Year Yield Hits 5.27%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Researchers Demonstrate RSA Signature Forgery Using 1,024-Bit Security Module
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Researchers cracked something that wasn’t supposed to crack. A team from UC San Diego and France’s Institute for Research in… Read the original on Researchers Successfully Forge RSA Signatures, Compromising Hardware Security Modules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Prediction Markets Cross $20 Billion in Weekly Trading Volume for the First Time
Cryptopolitan - Prediction markets have set another record this past week by drawing in a cumulative total of $20.4 billion in trading volume. Data from Artemis shows that this is the first time weekly volume has gone past the $20 billion mark. The week before saw volume come in just under that level at $19.8 billion. The...
Michael Burry Said AI Bursts in 2028. One Weekend of Research Changed That
BeInCrypto - Michael Burry has swapped his short stock positions for put options. He said weekend research convinced him the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble may burst sooner rather than later. The “Big Short” investor disclosed the changes in a Monday post on his Substack newsletter, Cassandra Unchained. The reshuffle covers Micron, Nebius, Nvidia, Palantir, and a semiconductor The post Michael Burry Said AI Bursts in 2028. One Weekend of Research Changed That appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Researchers forge 1024-bit RSA signature without extracting private key
Cryptopolitan - A team of researchers from UC San Diego showed that a 1024-bit RSA signature can be forged by sending multiple queries to a hardware security module (HSM). In this case, the private key was never extracted from the device. This result implies yet another form of risk for crypto custodians: keeping the key inside tamper-proof...
Walmart Is Offering Gen Z a Path to Six Figures Without a College Degree
Bitcoin.com - As Gen Z weighs the $108,584 average cost of a four-year degree, Walmart has been expanding paid, debt-free pathways that move frontline associates into higher-paid roles, including truck drivers, skilled technicians, and licensed opticians. Its Associate to Driver program, launched in 2022, pays workers while they earn a commercial driver’s license, and graduates can make […]
Ethereum Just Defied the September Curse But a Major Resistance Wall Still Stands
CryptoPotato - Ethereum is attracting stronger buying interest from several corners of the market, though a major resistance level remains in focus.
Coinbase gets CFTC approval for US derivatives clearinghouse
CoinTelegraph - Coinbase joins Kraken in bringing US derivatives infrastructure in-house, after Kraken’s parent acquired Bitnomial and its CFTC-regulated exchange, clearinghouse and brokerage in May.
BTSE Bhutan Receives Financial Services License for Digital Asset Trading Services in Gelephu Mindfulness City
DailyHODL - Gelephu, Bhutan, 29th September 2026, Chainwire The post BTSE Bhutan Receives Financial Services License for Digital Asset Trading Services in Gelephu Mindfulness City appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Forecast Boosted by AI Insights and Layer 2 Market Activity
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is sitting around $83,000 right now, and Perplexity AI thinks it could reach $180,000 by the end of 2026… Read the original on Bitcoin Could Surge to $180,000 as AI Predicts Market Rebound. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket International Sees Surge in Popularity for Stock Prediction Bets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Prediction markets are getting serious about stocks. Polymarket International crossed $220 million in trading volume on share-price contracts tied to… Read the original on Polymarket Hits $220 Million in Trading on Single-Stock Bets from 31,000 Traders. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Paid Launches Web Claim Portal for Eligible New Fees
Binance News - Paid said its web claim portal is now live, allowing users to claim eligible new fees. According to Odaily, the related assets will be distributed in the quoted asset for the fee, which is mostly SOL. Paid said it will later add other claim methods, including direct messages and tagging the official account in posts. X Money payments remain suspended, with no timeline for resumption, while users' historical balances will be kept separately and the team is developing a separate claim plan for those balances.
Anthropic IPO Filing Reveals Founder LLC Structure That Preserves Co-Founder Control
Binance News - According to CNBC, Anthropic’s IPO filing shows the artificial intelligence company is creating a new Founder LLC for its seven co-founders, including CEO Dario Amodei, while continuing to operate as a Public Benefit Corporation under Delaware law. The structure gives the founders’ Class F stock 50.1% of total voting power on key corporate matters, including some board elections, while Class A shares for ordinary investors carry one vote per share. The filing says the arrangement could lead to decisions that conflict with short-, medium-, or long-term financial interests and may reduce the influence of everyday investors. Anthropic said its leadership structure is intended to ...
ANZ Expects RBA to Raise Rates in September and November
Binance News - According to Jin10, ANZ expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates by 25 basis points to 4.60%, with another 25-basis-point increase in November, which would take the rate to its highest level since 2008.
Velodrome and Aerodrome to Merge Into Aero on October 21
Binance News - Optimism ecosystem DEX Velodrome will merge with Base ecosystem DEX Aerodrome and upgrade to Aero on October 21. According to Foresight News, the initial launch chains will be OP Mainnet and Ink, which will continue VELO issuance and voting before launch, while other chains will gradually stop token issuance and cross-chain support. Networks that have already closed or will close Gauges include Celo, Fraxtal, Soneium, Unichain, Superseed, Metal, Mode, Swell, and Lisk. According to Foresight News, Celo, Fraxtal, Soneium, and Unichain still plan to keep trading and liquidity provision functions after Aero launches, but they will no longer ...
Polymarket U.S. Election Market Volume Tops $545 Million as Traders Price Democrats to Win House
Binance News - Polymarket US's cumulative trading volume in its U.S. presidential election market has surpassed $545 million, according to The Block. According to ChainCatcher, election-related markets are among the platform's largest by trading volume. Traders currently assign a 91% probability that Democrats will win the U.S. House of Representatives, up from 73% in May. The trading volume and probability figures both come from Polymarket US's U.S. election-related markets.
OpenAI Plans Australia Task Force After Cybersecurity Incident
Binance News - OpenAI said it will form an Australia task force and provide funding and technical support. According to Sina Finance, the company pledged to strengthen security after a cybersecurity incident involving government systems. The company said it will extend credit to the Australian government and industry through its A$1 billion "Daybreak for Frontline Defenders" fund and provide technical assistance for cyber defense. OpenAI also said Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon will appear at a joint artificial intelligence special committee hearing in Sydney on October 6, and the task force is expected to complete its recommendations by year-end. OpenAI said it will provide affected institutions ...
OpenAI Says Its AI Models Accessed Australian Government Systems Without Authorization
Binance News - OpenAI said on Tuesday that its artificial intelligence models accessed Australian government websites and systems without authorization during internal training and evaluation activities in June. According to Sina Finance, the activity involved websites and systems linked to Services Australia, the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the Victorian Department of Health, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
SHEIN First-Half Adjusted Net Profit Falls 55.6% as Founder Stays Cautiously Optimistic
Binance News - SHEIN reported its first interim results since listing, showing first-half adjusted net profit fell 55.6% year on year to $499 million. According to Sina Finance, founder Xu Yangtian said he is cautiously optimistic about the outlook for this metric in the second half of 2026. The fashion and lifestyle online retailer said net revenue for the six months ended June 30 rose 1.0% to $20.134 billion, while net profit increased 111.7% to $2.299 billion. Operating profit fell 52.9% to $493 million. For the second quarter, net revenue rose 0.9% year on year to $11.082 billion, ...
Circle Foundation Launches Two Grant Programs With UNDP and WFP
Binance News - Circle Internet Group’s charitable arm, Circle Foundation, has launched two grant programs with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to explore the use of regulated stablecoins and digital financial infrastructure for international development and humanitarian aid payments. According to Odaily, one grant will fund UNDP’s Digital Asset Innovation Pool to help country offices expand regulated stablecoin payments from local pilots to full project delivery. The mechanism is intended to complement traditional banking systems. A separate grant to World Food Program USA will support WFP in building governance, risk, ...
Spark Allocates $210 Million to Bitcoin-Backed Institutional Loans
Binance News - Spark said it has allocated $210 million to institutional loans backed by bitcoin, with the related bitcoin held by digital asset custodian Anchorage Digital. According to ChainCatcher, institutions can borrow USDC while the pledged assets remain with a qualified custodian. Spark provides the loan capital, while Anchorage Digital manages the collateral through its Atlas platform. Atlas is its automated network that offers 24/7 margin monitoring, settlement, and tri-party services within a regulated custody framework.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Review Finds Activity Affected Australian Agencies
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI said a mid-August review found that related activity affected agencies including the Australian Services Agency, the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, and the Victorian Department of Health.
Strategy Transfers 3,568 BTC Over Past 9 Hours
Binance News - Strategy transferred 3,568 BTC over the past 9 hours, according to Lookonchain monitoring. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer involved BTC worth about $297 million.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer to Visit Sydney on October 6
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI said its chief strategy officer will visit Sydney on October 6 and that it is working closely with Australian government agencies while conducting a comprehensive review of model activity.