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Strategy boosts BTC holdings to 847,666; Bitget resumes withdrawals post-security incident.
Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys Another $47M of ETH, Taking It to 4.9% of Ethereum Supply
Decrypt - Bitmine has staked 84% of its tokens, a position it projects will generate some $358 million a year in staking rewards.
Bitget Details $388 Million Security Incident as BTC Withdrawals Resume
U.Today - Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has provided a detailed account of the Sept. 24 security incident, explaining how an attacker obtained internal credentials and initiated about $388 million in unauthorized transfers. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has provided a detailed account of the Sept. 24 security incident, explaining how an attacker obtained internal credentials and initiated about $388 million in unauthorized transfers.
Bitget Resumes Withdrawals In Phases After Security Incident
BeInCrypto - Bitget has begun restoring withdrawals after the September 24 security incident, starting with BTC on September 28. The exchange has identified the attack path, remediated the vulnerability and confirmed that user balances remain unaffected, with a full security report expected this week. Phased withdrawal resumption begins BTC withdrawals on the Bitcoin and BSC networks resumed The post Bitget Resumes Withdrawals In Phases After Security Incident appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings, Now Owns 847,666 BTC Total
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy just dropped another $143 million on bitcoin. The company picked up 1,665 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 847,666… Read the original on Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 847,666 BTC After $143 Million Purchase. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy Sets New BTC Holdings Record After $143M Bitcoin Purchase
Decrypt - Michael Saylor's Bitcoin treasury firm bought 1,665 BTC last week, taking its holdings above its previous record to 847,666 BTC.
Strategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin for $143M as BTC stack hits 847,666
CoinTelegraph - Strategy sold 1.47 million MSTR shares for $246.2 million, using the proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and STRC preferred stock repurchases.
Strive Loads Up on Another 1,100 Bitcoin as Total Holdings Approach 27,500
CryptoPotato - The company has been announcing new BTC purchases for months now.
BTC price eyes best Q3 in nine years: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin fell below $83,000 to start the week amid US-Iran war developments but remains up more than 40% for Q3 ahead of key inflation and jobs data.
Strategy Buys 1,665 More Bitcoin as Its BTC Treasury Hits 847,666
Bitcoin.com - Strategy’s bitcoin shopping spree has rolled into another week, but this time, the company was buying back its own securities, too. Between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27, the firm acquired 1,665 BTC at an average price of $85,681 per coin, including fees and expenses. The purchase pushed its holdings to 847,666 BTC, accumulated for approximately […]
Saylor’s Strategy Buys Another 1,665 BTC in Second Consecutive Weekly Purchase
CryptoPotato - The purchase from last week wasn't a one-time thing, it appears.
Ethereum’s next scaling leap may come from making everyone stop doing the same work
CryptoSlate - Cheaper proofs could widen verification while builders and provers still need the data to keep blocks and rollups moving. The post Ethereum’s next scaling leap may come from making everyone stop doing the same work appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Trump’s Mystery 2 PM Announcement Opens Bitcoin’s Most Crowded Week
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price enters a five-day stretch that starts with an unexplained Oval Office announcement and ends with the September jobs report, and traders can’t hedge the first one. The Blank Space on the Calendar Nobody outside the White House knows what the announcement covers. Julia Manchester of The Hill reported the timing on Sunday but […]
Surge in Ethereum Short Positions Sparks Intense Market Debate
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum traders are rattled. Short positions on the cryptocurrency have surged by a jaw-dropping 13,000%, touching off a heated debate… Read the original on Ethereum Bears Surge: 13,000% Jump in Shorts Fuels $2,800 Standoff. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Evernorth’s XRP buying power could shrink if SPAC shareholders redeem this week
CryptoSlate - Armada’s August trust balance and a conditional note show possible funding, but redemptions and spending choices will decide any new token purchases. The post Evernorth’s XRP buying power could shrink if SPAC shareholders redeem this week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Double Points for Zoomex Partner Haas in Azerbaijan
BeInCrypto - Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading, built to deliver a clearer and more efficient trading experience through user-friendly design, transparent balance and rule mechanisms, fair access to legitimate earnings, and verifiable trust assets. TGR Haas F1 Team, backed by global derivatives trading platform Zoomex, delivered a strong double points finish The post Double Points for Zoomex Partner Haas in Azerbaijan appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Vitalik Buterin Highlights Hegotá Upgrade as Ethereum's Last Traditional Fork
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum is about to change. Not slowly, not gradually — Vitalik Buterin thinks the Hegotá upgrade could be the last… Read the original on Vitalik Buterin Warns Hegotá Fork Marks End of Ethereum’s “Normal” Upgrades. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea Considers Introducing Market Makers Amid JPYC Trading Surge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is seriously weighing whether to bring market makers into the country’s crypto sector. The trigger:… Read the original on South Korea’s FSC Considers Market Makers After JPYC Surge and Backlash. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP ETFs Hoard 1.18 Billion XRP as Ripple Readies a 1 Billion Unlock
Bitcoin.com - U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold nearly 1.18 billion XRP after another week of inflows, a stockpile roughly the size of the 1 billion XRP that Ripple’s escrow can release on Oct. 1. The Number on the Dashboard Across seven funds, custodians hold 1,179.62 million XRP, equal to 1.18% of the fixed 100 […]
Korea's Retail Traders Just Made a $1.6 Billion Bet Against the Crowd as KOSPI Sinks
BeInCrypto - Korean retail investors bought $1.6 billion in stocks as foreigners and institutions sold into the KOSPI's 2.70% drop. The post Korea's Retail Traders Just Made a $1.6 Billion Bet Against the Crowd as KOSPI Sinks appeared first on BeInCrypto.
How to Backtest a Crypto Strategy: Data, Pitfalls & Overfitting
CoinPaprika - Crypto backtesting pitfalls, each demonstrated on 23,610 daily bars. Only 2 of 88 tested configurations beat the market's own drift.
Vitalik Buterin's Hegota Fork Marks End of an Era for Ethereum Developers
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum is heading toward a hard line. Vitalik Buterin said the fork named Hegota, planned for 2027, will probably be… Read the original on Vitalik Buterin’s Hegota Fork Set to Transform Ethereum’s Technical Landscape Forever. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Price Crashes to $82,780 as Gold and Silver Lose $550B in Hours
Bitcoin.com - Gold and silver shed more than $550 billion over a three-hour stretch earlier today as bond yields and rate-hike bets hit metals, and bitcoin’s price slid right alongside them instead of acting as a refuge. The Three Hours That Erased $550 Billion Metals opened the week down in a hole, with gold slipping 1.55% and […]
Technical Analysis in Crypto: Charts, Indicators & Patterns
CoinPaprika - Technical analysis in crypto explained: what the tools are made of, how the four families relate and where TA stops working. Measured on 23,498 asset-days.
How to Read a Crypto Order Book & Spot Whale Activity
CoinPaprika - How to read a crypto order book: levels, walls and imbalance. In a live snapshot one resting bid held 21% of all depth within 2%.
Bitcoin eases into the week as traders watch BTC’s $85k resistance
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Bitcoin traded below $83,000 on Monday after gaining more than 4% last week. Ethereum slipped below $2,700, while XRP consolidated around $1.500. BTC remains above its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day exponential moving averages. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP began the week on a quieter note after last week’s gains. Bitcoin pulled back below $83,100 […] The post Bitcoin eases into the week as traders watch BTC’s $85k resistance appeared first on CoinJournal.
FCA Implements Reforms to Simplify Access to Credit for Small Enterprises
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s financial watchdog wants to make it easier for small businesses to borrow money. The Financial Conduct Authority just laid… Read the original on FCA Targets SME Lending Hurdles for UK’s 5.5 Million Small Businesses. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Liquidity: What It Means & Why It Matters for Traders
CoinPaprika - Crypto liquidity is what volume only claims to prove. Measured live: a $10M order cost 0.08% in bitcoin and 45.8% in cardano.
11% of Millennials and Gen Z Have Stopped Dating Because It’s Too Expensive: Report
DailyHODL - Zelle's Economics of Dating Report finds 84% of Gen Z and millennial daters say rising costs have hit their love lives, and 11% have quit dating over the price tag. The post 11% of Millennials and Gen Z Have Stopped Dating Because It’s Too Expensive: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Crypto Trading Volume Explained: Real vs Wash Volume
CoinPaprika - Crypto trading volume is the market's least trustworthy number. Measured live: 95.3% of claimed bitcoin volume sits in flagged markets.
Orca API: 14 keyless endpoints, no candles, no trade feed
CoinPaprika - Orca API: Orca (ORCA) runs a keyless REST API for Solana Whirlpools, 14 endpoints for pools, tokens and protocol stats, but no swap history.
DexScreener API rate limits: the numbers and what stops you first
CoinPaprika - DexScreener API rate limits for all 13 endpoints, tested live on a Solana (SOL) pool: cache age, missing headers, and what the keyless WebSocket carries.
4 Major Events to Watch for Bitcoin and Crypto Markets This Week
CryptoPotato - BTC and the altcoins are heading into another potentially eventful week starting with packed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Big institutional money is split on Bitcoin’s next move as massive market bets shift
CryptoSlate - The Sept. 22 futures snapshot shows opposite positioning moves without revealing any spot or ETF hedge legs. The post Big institutional money is split on Bitcoin’s next move as massive market bets shift appeared first on CryptoSlate.
South Korea weighs crypto market makers after JPYC trades at 4 times peg
CoinTelegraph - Crypto market making is effectively restricted under South Korea’s manipulation rules, but regulators are reconsidering the approach after a JPYC spiked on Upbit this month.
Painting Roofs White Cut AC Use in a Philadelphia Pilot of 340 Homes
Bitcoin.com - A reflective white roof coating cut air-conditioning demand by about 560 kWh per home per year in a Philadelphia pilot that covered 340 modest houses. Run by the Energy Coordinating Agency between 2001 and 2003, the program also lowered indoor temperatures by roughly 4 to 5°F, pointing to a low-cost way to blunt heat risk […]
Quant Surges Significantly While Bitcoin Remains Steady Near $84,000
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Quant jumped 48.22% on September 27. That’s not a typo. While the rest of the crypto market mostly shuffled sideways,… Read the original on Quant Surges 48% While Bitcoin Remains Steady Around $84,000. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Vitalik Buterin says Hegotá could be Ethereum’s last ‘normal’ fork
CoinTelegraph - Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin said PeerDAS marked the start of Ethereum’s transition “from being just a blockchain to being something much more powerful.”
A Huge Week Is Coming for XRP as Evernorth Nears Crucial Nasdaq Vote
CryptoPotato - Evernorth's planned Nasdaq debut under the XRPN ticker is approaching its final major hurdle.
Samsung Accelerates P5 Memory Plant Buildout, Advances Equipment Timeline
Binance News - Samsung Electronics is accelerating construction of the first mass-production line at its Pyeongtaek Campus 5 plant and is discussing with major equipment suppliers moving Ph1 tool installation from the third quarter of next year to the second quarter of next year. According to ChainCatcher, the P5 site is a next-generation semiconductor production base targeted to begin operations in 2028, and construction of the Ph1 cleanroom started in the third quarter this year. Samsung had already brought forward completion of the Ph1 cleanroom by about six months from the original target of early next year, which had pointed to ...
U.S. and China Announce Tariff-Cut Framework on $30 Billion of Imports Each
Binance News - The U.S. and China have announced a tariff-cut framework covering about $30 billion of imports from each side. According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. will lower tariffs on roughly $30 billion of goods imported from China, including toys, home appliances, and baby products, while China will reduce tariffs on about $30 billion of goods imported from the U.S., including agricultural products and medical devices. The two sides will jointly release a list of products covered by the tariff cuts.
SK Hynix Falls on Reports of Possible Solidigm US IPO
Binance News - SK Hynix Inc. shares fell after media reports said a potential listing of its US subsidiary Solidigm added to concerns about the chipmaker’s complex ownership structure, according to Bloomberg.
River Financial Initiates Legal Action Against Blockstream Services Canada
TheCurrencyAnalytics - River Financial went to court on September 11. The target: Blockstream Services Canada ULC, named in a $6.7 million lawsuit… Read the original on River Financial’s $6.7 Million Lawsuit Sparks Confusion Over Blockstream Brand Split. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
PRECIOUS METALS | Brent Swings More Than $10 as Oil Supply Routes Recover
Binance News - According to Jin10, Brent crude swung by more than $10 last week, as oil supply conditions appeared to improve with a rebound in crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline; however, the more fundamental issue is that crude is entering the market in a more complex and more expensive way.
STOCKS | Ogawa Shares Reverse Sharply After Four-Day Rally
Binance News - According to Jin10, Ogawa shares opened up 9.6% at 9.13 yuan per share on September 28 after a four-day winning streak last week, then fell sharply to 7.82 yuan per share by 9:35 a.m., down about 6.12%, with turnover at 13.49%. When contacted as an investor about the intraday move, company staff said market conditions were complicated, there were many speculative themes in the market, the company's fundamentals had not improved significantly, and short-term uncertainty remained around robots and other areas, while urging investors to pay attention to risk.
South Korea's FSC Considers Market Maker Rules for Virtual Asset Market
Binance News - South Korea's Financial Services Commission is considering introducing a market maker system for the virtual asset market to improve efficiency and stability, according to Digital Asset. According to ChainCatcher, FSC digital finance policy official Ryu Young-jun said the proposal would be revisited in the second phase of the legislative process, even though the current Virtual Asset User Protection Act prohibits market making. Ryu also said exchanges would need sufficient capital and operating capacity, and core functions such as execution, trading support, and abnormal trading monitoring could shift from self-regulation to public regulation. He added that governance rules for major shareholders and management may be strengthened, ...
SK Hynix Begins Preliminary Groundwork for Semiconductor Wafer Plant in Japan's Tohoku Region
Binance News - SK Hynix (SKHY.O) has begun preliminary foundation work for a semiconductor wafer plant in Japan's Tohoku region, according to industry sources. According to Odaily, it is not yet clear whether the facility will operate independently or be built as a joint venture with Kioxia.
Jim Cramer Says Nvidia and Apple Are Exempt From His Sell Rule
Binance News - Jim Cramer said Nvidia and Apple are the only two stocks exempt from his sell rule, arguing that investors should stay loyal only while the original investment thesis remains intact. According to NS3.AI, Cramer said management quality helped both companies earn that status. He added that investors still need to do their own homework on Nvidia's valuation, especially when compared with Apple's record run.
AI TRENDS | Utexo Co-Founder Discusses Bitcoin Network USDT Adoption With Morgan Stanley Team
Binance News - Utexo co-founder Viktor Ihnatiuk said he discussed cooperation with Morgan Stanley's team in Washington on promoting USDT adoption on the Bitcoin network in Europe and globally. According to Foresight News, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino later reposted the message and said, "USDT is returning to Bitcoin."
Global Funds End Four-Year Underweight on China Stocks
Binance News - Global fund managers are reducing their long-running underweight position in Chinese stocks, drawn by AI prospects and favorable valuations, according to Bloomberg. The shift marks a reversal after four years of retreat from China equities.
U.S. And China Agree To Keep Talking After Trump-Xi Summit
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended their Washington summit with limited breakthroughs but agreed to continue talks, including a two-month extension of the trade truce. The two sides said they will hold an AI dialogue within the next two months and set up a communication channel for AI incidents, while also signaling alignment on Iran's nuclear capabilities and international waterways. They also said they would reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods from the other, establish a working group on agricultural trade, and formalize Board of Trade and Board of Investment plans. China’s Commerce Ministry said the tariff figure would include Chinese coal imports from the U.S. and that sector talks on agriculture ...
UBTECH Says U1 Delivery Has Started After Delay Report
Binance News - According to Jin10, UBTECH said the report that delivery of its bionic robot U1 series had been delayed was inaccurate, and that U1 has already started delivery. The company said it is shipping in batches according to the order in which customers placed reservations and is steadily fulfilling orders.
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder Cuts Stocks For High-Grade Bonds
Binance News - BlackRock’s Rick Rieder is cutting stocks and favoring high-grade bonds yielding 7% to 8%, which he said now beat the 10% to 12% return he expects from equities. according to BeInCrypto, Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, oversees about $2.4 trillion and said the 10-year Treasury yield above 5% is “not a crisis, but an eye-opener.” He also expects one more Fed hike and said every 100 basis points could add $130 billion to $150 billion in US government costs.
Bitcoin Surges While Bitget Experiences Major Financial Setback
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin crossed $86,000 this week. Just like that — past its May high, well above the summer lows near $58,000,… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges Past $86,000 While Bitget Faces $351 Million Loss. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Whale Realizes $7.889 Million Profit on VVV After More Than a Year
Binance News - A whale holding VVV for more than a year has made a profit of $7.889 million after building a position at $3.77 and taking profits at an average price of $20.85. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the address 0x6Dc…3EAB3 bought 673,958 VVV on-chain between April and August 2025 at an average price of $3.77. Some of the tokens were sold a year ago, while the remaining holdings were transferred to a centralized exchange in batches over the past three months during an upward trend. The position was fully closed eight hours ago, and the return would exceed 453% if the tokens were sold.
GEOPOLITICS | Japan Defense Spending Increase Seen Unlikely to Shake Markets, Adviser Says
Binance News - Any increase in Japan’s defense spending is likely to be spread over many years and should not trigger significant market anxiety in any single year, according to a member of a panel that advises Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Bloomberg reported.
Vietnam’s PNJ Forecasts 6.27 Trillion Dong Loss After Diamond Scandal
Binance News - Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC, Vietnam’s largest listed jewelry retailer, plans to cut its 2026 revenue target and expects a 6.27 trillion dong ($241 million) loss, according to Bloomberg. The company said it will book a large provision for customer buybacks after a diamond-smuggling scandal.
Quant Leads Cryptocurrency Market Rally While Akedo Faces Significant Losses
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Quant surged 41.38% to $259.03, topping the gainers list. Meanwhile, Akedo fell 12.20% to $0.0300, marking the largest decline among major cryptocurrencies. Read the original on Quant Leads Crypto Surge with 41.38% Jump, While Akedo Plummets 12.20%. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
GEOPOLITICS | Treasuries Fall as Oil Rises After Trump Rejects Iran Proposal
Binance News - Treasury prices fell Monday as oil rallied after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. The move renewed concerns about inflation.
South Korea Extends High-Oil-Price Procurement Stabilization Measures Through Year-End
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's Public Procurement Service said on September 28 that it will extend to year-end the procurement market stabilization measures for items affected by high oil prices, which were set to expire at the end of this month, as the high-oil-price situation triggered by the Middle East war has persisted. The measures cover asphalt concrete, which is heavily affected by oil prices, and metered garbage bags, which are closely tied to daily life. The agency said it introduced the measures in March, exempted multiple suppliers from the second stage of contract competition to speed up deliveries, and relaxed price adjustment conditions so companies can reflect higher raw material costs in product prices in a timely manner. Public Procurement Service ...
Polymarket Bitcoin September Price Bet Sees 82,500 Dollar Odds Jump to 55.5%
Binance News - Polymarket’s Bitcoin September price prediction market saw the “yes” option for the $82,500 submarket swing sharply, rising from 36% one hour earlier to 55.5%, a 19.5 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the change reflects a sudden shift in market expectations and may be affected by breaking news.
RoboSense Integrates E2 and EM4 LiDARs With NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge
Binance News - RoboSense announced on September 28 that its E2 high-precision ultra-wide-angle fully solid-state digital LiDAR and EM4 long-range automotive-grade digital LiDAR have been integrated with NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge. According to ChainCatcher, RoboSense said it is the first LiDAR solutions partner in the NVIDIA HSB ecosystem to achieve mass-production delivery.
Saudi Riyadh Airport Operations Disrupted, With Flights Diverted and Delayed
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fars News reported that flight operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were widely affected, with some reports saying the airport temporarily banned aircraft from landing. Flight-tracking data showed multiple flights bound for Riyadh were diverted or held in a waiting pattern, while the airport's disruption index was at its highest level and long delays and multiple cancellations were reported.
ASIA MARKET OPEN | Nikkei Opens Higher for Sixth Day; Seoul's KOSPI Slides Over 1.5% on Chip Weakness
Binance News - According to HKET, Yonhap and Yicai, Asian equities opened mixed on Monday after overnight gains on Wall Street and a pullback in oil prices lifted risk sentiment. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 opened at 66,505.94, up 141.74 points, rising for a sixth straight session, while the TOPIX started at 4,130.83, up 2.24 points. Semiconductor and tech heavyweights including Advantest, SoftBank Group and Taiyo Yuden advanced at the open, briefly pushing the Nikkei above 67,000 in early trade. Seoul's KOSPI opened at 7,057.86, down 23.06 points or about 0.33%, and extended losses thereafter; the index stood at 6,941.54, down 1.97%, as of 01:40 UTC. ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong New Energy Vehicle Stocks Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong new energy vehicle stocks rose, with NIO-SW ([09866.HK](http://09866.HK)) and GAC Group ([02238.HK](http://02238.HK)) gaining more than 3%, while Li Auto ([02015.HK](http://02015.HK)), Geely Automobile ([00175.HK](http://00175.HK)), BAIC Motor ([01958.HK](http://01958.HK)), and Leapmotor ([09863.HK](http://09863.HK)) rose more than 2%.
GNGN-Linked Address Deposits 6,100 ETH to CEX
Binance News - A GNGN-linked address deposited 6,100 ETH to a centralized exchange (CEX) eight hours ago, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa). According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the deposit was worth $16.38 million. The ETH was traced back six days earlier to a transfer from the Robinhood network to the Ethereum mainnet and may have been Robinhood network fee revenue.
Mike McGlone Says Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Have Underperformed Over Nearly a Decade
Binance News - Bloomberg senior analyst Mike McGlone said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be classified as underperforming assets from a risk and portfolio management perspective over the past nearly 10 years. According to PANews, he wrote that the Market Vector Digital Assets 100 Index, or MVDA, which is about two-thirds Bitcoin, has traded mostly sideways since 2017, while the Nasdaq 100 Index has continued to rise. McGlone said MVDA has had average volatility about three times higher and has remained positively correlated with stocks, failing to provide effective diversification. He added that after Bitcoin futures launched in 2017, ...
Northern Star Resources Rejects Gold Fields' $27 Billion Takeover Bid
Binance News - According to CNBC, Northern Star Resources shares jumped more than 9% Monday after the Australian gold miner rejected a $27 billion takeover proposal from South Africa's Gold Fields, saying the offer undervalued the company. Gold Fields proposed acquiring 100% of Northern Star with 0.3125 Gold Fields shares and A$7.25 in cash for each Northern Star share, according to a Northern Star statement Monday. The proposal, received Sept. 14, initially valued Northern Star at A$38.7 billion ($27.15 billion), a 22% premium to its Sept. 11 close, but the implied value had fallen to A$36.1 billion based on Gold Fields' closing share price on Friday, Sept. 25. Northern Star said its board unanimously rejected the bid, calling it materially undervalued and highly opportunistic. ...
U.S. Treasury Coupon Settlement of $202 Billion Set for Sept. 30 as Repo Rates May Rise
Binance News - A $202 billion U.S. Treasury coupon settlement is scheduled for Sept. 30, including a reopened 10-year inflation-protected bond and two-, five- and seven-year notes. According to NS3.AI, the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York said financing conditions are calm, but warned that the new supply could push repo borrowing rates higher.
TSMC 2-Nanometer Chip Monthly Capacity May Reach 120,000 Wafers by Year-End
Binance News - According to Jin10, media reports said TSMC is accelerating its 2-nanometer chip capacity expansion as major customers including Apple, Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and MediaTek increase orders by 10% to 20%. The report said TSMC's monthly 2-nanometer chip capacity could reach 120,000 wafers by year-end, above the earlier market estimate of 90,000 to 100,000 wafers, and that its original 2027 capacity target for 2-nanometer chips will also be achieved ahead of schedule.
A $202 billion US Treasury settlement hits September 30, and it could trigger a surprise move in Bitcoin
CryptoSlate - Treasury coupon supply meets calm financing, with SOFR and Bitcoin derivatives set to show whether pressure spreads. The post A $202 billion US Treasury settlement hits September 30, and it could trigger a surprise move in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. and China Trade Teams Reach Positive Consensus in New York and Washington Talks
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, from September 20 to 23, U.S. and Chinese trade teams held trade consultations in New York and Washington and reached positive consensus, contributing economic and trade results to the leaders' meeting between the two countries, while a Commerce Ministry official from the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs interpreted the outcomes.
U.S. and China Agree to Establish AI Dialogue and Communication Channel
Binance News - The Ministry of Commerce official in charge of North America and Oceania said the eighth round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations produced several outcomes. According to Odaily, Vice Premier He Lifeng and Treasury Secretary Bessent, as the two sides' lead negotiators under the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism, established an artificial intelligence dialogue and held their first discussion on AI-related risks and benefits. The two sides agreed to hold the next dialogue before the end of November this year and to set up a communication channel for AI incidents.
GEOPOLITICS | Seoul Seeks Ukraine Apology Over North Korean POW Disclosure
Binance News - Seoul demanded an official apology and explanation from Kyiv after accusing Ukraine of violating an agreement to keep confidential the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, according to Bloomberg.
Whale Moves 4,500 Bitcoin After More Than Four Years of Inactivity
Binance News - A whale transferred 4,500 bitcoin after remaining inactive for more than four years. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the movement was monitored by Lookonchain.
China and U.S. Agree to Establish Investment Council Under Trade Consultation Mechanism
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's Ministry of Commerce said China and the United States agreed to establish a China-U.S. Investment Council under the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism. The council will provide an institutionalized communication platform for both sides, and the two countries' economic and trade teams will hold regular talks on potential investment opportunities and investment barriers, while improving policy transparency and predictability in line with each country's laws and regulatory requirements and addressing reasonable business concerns.
USDT Adds 845,900 Holders Over Past 7 Days
Binance News - USDT added 845,900 holders over the past 7 days, while USDC added 390,800, EURC added 69,800, USDG added 23,300, and CASH added 18,600. According to Odaily, the figures cover the same 7-day period.
AI | Bloomberg Intelligence Says China Tech Needs Domestic AI Catalyst to Narrow Valuation Gap
Binance News - China’s technology stocks need a domestic artificial intelligence catalyst to close their valuation gap with US technology peers, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Bloomberg Intelligence said the gap remains despite recent interest in China tech.
Nomura's Wang Says US Economy Can Withstand More Rate Hikes
Binance News - Nomura North Asia CIO Julia Wang said the US economy remains resilient enough to absorb additional rate hikes without tipping into a recession, according to Bloomberg. She cited strong consumer spending, ongoing AI capital expenditure and loose fiscal policy as factors supporting growth.
David Perdue Says US Taiwan Policy Unchanged After Trump-Xi Talks
Binance News - US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Washington’s Taiwan policy remains unchanged after high-level talks between US President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, according to Bloomberg. Perdue said the remarks came despite hopes from Beijing to limit support for Taipei.
STOCKS | U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Across the Curve
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 5 basis points to 5.21%, 2-year Treasury yields rose 5 basis points to 4.90%, and 30-year Treasury yields rose 3 basis points to 5.52%.
Wall Street Strategist Sees 10% Stock Rally If Oil Keeps Falling
Binance News - Turtle Creek strategist David Spika said the S&P 500 could rise another 5% to 10% before year-end if crude keeps sliding and eases inflation pressure. According to BeInCrypto, he said lower oil could pull long-term borrowing costs down and lift expensive stocks, while warning earnings growth should slow next year. Spika cited Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway as preferred names. He also said the 10-year Treasury yield could fall toward 4.75%-4.78% if oil prices continue to decline.
Grayscale Says AI Compute Demand Is Outpacing Supply, Favoring Powered Infrastructure Owners
Binance News - Grayscale research head Zach Pandl said on September 24 that demand for computing power needed to train, run, and operate AI models is diverging from the supply path. According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale said the imbalance favors owners of powered, ready-to-use compute capacity and creates growth-oriented investment opportunities. Pandl said digital demand can expand immediately, while physical infrastructure such as power, data centers, chips, memory, and cloud services can take years to approve, connect, and build. He added that AI agents performing multi-step tasks may consume 5 to 50 times more compute tokens than typical chatbot interactions, ...
OpenAI Research Head Says 80% to 90% of Research Focuses on GPT-7, GPT-8 and Beyond
Binance News - OpenAI applications research head Boris Power said 80% to 90% of the company’s research is focused on GPT-7, GPT-8 and later models. According to ChainCatcher, Power said improvements within the same model generation are viewed internally as very short-term investments that can help accelerate current learning but are not a long-term strategy. He said the path involves first building large frontier models and then using them as teacher models to distill smaller and cheaper models. Power added that GPT-6 Astra could be distilled into models such as Luna, and said a better way to build small specialized models may be to first train a more capable ...
Brian Armstrong Urges Voters to Review Candidates’ Crypto Positions Before Midterm Elections
Binance News - Brian Armstrong said on X that the midterm elections will take place in about five weeks. According to Odaily, he said cryptocurrency is not a partisan issue and concerns whether the next generation of financial technology is developed in the United States. He urged voters to learn candidates’ positions on the issue before casting ballots.
STOCKS | Australia S&P/ASX 200 Opens Higher on Monday
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index opened up 19.20 points, or 0.22%, at 8,684.20 on Monday, September 28.
Gold Falls as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Keeps Rate-Hike Bets High
Binance News - Gold dropped after a weekly decline as an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz kept energy costs elevated and sustained pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further to fight sticky inflation, according to Bloomberg.
Ringgit Seen Gaining on Higher Oil Prices and AI Boom
Binance News - The Malaysian ringgit may be poised for gains as higher oil prices and the artificial-intelligence boom support the currency, strategists said, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Katayama Says AI Infrastructure Boom Will Not Last Forever
Binance News - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said rising bond yields partly reflect capital demand tied to the global AI infrastructure rollout, according to Bloomberg. She warned that the boom will not last forever.
STOCKS | Nikkei Opens Up 0.2% as KOSPI Falls 0.3%
Binance News - Japan's Nikkei index opened up 0.2% at 66,505.94, led by gains in construction and steel shares. According to Sina Finance, South Korea's KOSPI opened down 0.3% at 7,057.86.
Ingenia to Review Higher Warburg Pincus Takeover Bid
Binance News - Ingenia Communities Group will assess a new, higher takeover bid from Warburg Pincus and its affiliates, the company said Monday, according to Bloomberg.
Senate inquiry chair asks OpenAI's Altman and Anthropic's Amodei to front Canberra hearing
Cryptopolitan - Senator Sarah Hanson-Young asked Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to appear at an October 1 Canberra hearing after an OpenAI agent breached Medicare.
SpaceX Plans Starship 14th Flight for September 28
Binance News - According to Jin10, SpaceX said Starship's 14th flight is scheduled to launch on Monday, September 28, with a 75-minute launch window opening at 20:15 (UTC+8) on September 28.
Japan's Former BOJ Official Sees Real Possibility of October Rate Hike
Binance News - A former Bank of Japan executive director said the central bank could raise its benchmark rate for a second straight month at its October policy meeting, earlier than most economists expect. According to Sina Finance, Kazuo Momma said the basic pace is likely one rate hike every three months, but there is a reasonable possibility of back-to-back hikes at consecutive meetings, which he put at about 20% to 30%. Momma made the remarks a week after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and the policy board completed a rate hike. He said the pace has accelerated from roughly once every six months, with the latest increase coming three months ...
Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Hormuz Reopening Proposal as Tehran Refuses to Yield
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, while Iran said it would not soften its terms. According to Sina Finance, Trump told Axios on Sunday that the conditions Iran proposed might have been acceptable to Washington about a year ago, and said he expected talks to resume this week. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB cited Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying late Saturday that Tehran was waiting for a clear response from the United States and had not received any message from mediators Qatar and Pakistan. Araghchi said only a "negotiated solution" could break the deadlock over the ...
JCB Names Founder’s Grandson George Bamford Joint Chairman
Binance News - J.C. Bamford Excavators Ltd. said George Bamford will become joint chairman alongside his father, according to Bloomberg. The move marks the first change at the top of one of the UK’s biggest private companies in more than 50 years.
Peter Brandt Analyzes XRP as Large Transfers Surge in the Market
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Iran Says It Is Ready to Resume War With the U.S. but Still Seeks Diplomacy
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is prepared for war with the United States to resume, while still remaining open to diplomatic engagement. He said, "We are fully prepared for war to resume," and added, "We are also ready at any time for diplomatic engagement," saying it depends on U.S. President Donald Trump's choice. Araghchi said Iran had conveyed a plan through Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and that the strait could be reopened within seven days if the U.S. took the necessary steps. According to Sina Finance, citing U.S. sources, Trump rejected the Iranian proposal and told aides he may resume bombing Iran after ...
Yemen's Houthi Movement Says Saudi Airstrikes Hit Five Provinces 26 Times in 24 Hours
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Yemen's Houthi movement said on the 27th that Saudi warplanes carried out 26 airstrikes on five Yemeni provinces in the past 24 hours. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement on social media that several F-15 fighter jets took off from Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait Air Base and struck Taiz, Al Jawf, Marib, Dhamar, and Saada provinces. The statement said the attacks caused casualties but did not give a specific toll. The statement also said Saudi airstrikes and missile attacks have reached 1,085 ...
Beijing signals approval for Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500, a chip expected to dodge US curbs
Cryptopolitan - Some executives expect Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 to avoid US export curbs, and China's industry ministry signals it will approve ByteDance and Alibaba buys.
Polymarket Rams vs. Broncos 2H Moneyline Odds Jump to 74.5%
Binance News - Polymarket’s "Rams" option in the "2H Moneyline" submarket for the "Rams vs. Broncos" event rose sharply from 52.5% one hour ago to 74.5% at the time of monitoring, a 22 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the swing was tracked by Catcher Predict monitoring and may reflect the impact of breaking news.