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Bitcoin bullish as options traders turn optimistic; BlackRock's ETH ETF attracts investors; crypto regulations advance.
NY AG Letitia James Throws a Wrench Into Washington’s CLARITY Act
Bitcoin.com - New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a bipartisan coalition of 18 states to kill a landmark cryptocurrency bill on the eve of the CLARITY Act Senate vote. The twist is that the legislation grants these state prosecutors unprecedented national power over presidential crypto holdings. Yet the coalition is willing to throw that authority […]
One ETF Category Is Turning the Iran War Into Massive Gains
BeInCrypto - Shipping ETFs are the standout trade of 2026 as the Iran war empties Hormuz. A fund founder warns peace ends it. The post One ETF Category Is Turning the Iran War Into Massive Gains appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto data provider Kaiko gets $110m funding round led by S&P Global
Cryptopolitan - Crypto market-data firm Kaiko is set for a $110 million Series B funding round led by S&P Global, with a roster of banks, exchanges and trading houses all primed to join in. Kaiko is a crypto data company founded in 2014, that supplies institutional-grade market data and analytics, along with crypto indices for both tokenized...
Crypto's Market Structure Bill Gets One Last Shot as Trump Bends on Ethics
CoinPaprika - Senate Republicans released a final draft of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on 14 September, adding 126 changes requested by Democrats. The Senate holds a cloture vote on Tuesday that needs 60 votes to advance the bill.
BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield but investors still prefer its $9 billion ETHA fund
CryptoSlate - September 11 data show demand for both ETHA and ETHB, with a wide trading gap but similar median spreads. The post BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield but investors still prefer its $9 billion ETHA fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Options Traders Turn Bullish for the First Time in 12 Months
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s derivatives market is doing something it has not done in a year. Derive data and Reuters reports that traders are paying more for upside than downside protection, even with bitcoin still nearly $50,000 below its October 2025 peak. Futures open interest sits at a hefty $52.64 billion, calls command 61.39% of options open interest, […]
Strategy skips BTC purchase again, pays $139M to buyback its own STRC shares
Cryptopolitan - Strategy has now gone three straight weeks since its last Bitcoin purchase, per the company’s 8-K filing. Instead, the bought $139.3 million of its own STRC preferred stock, per the document sent to the SEC on September 14, covering the week before. Strategy’s Bitcoin stash remains unchanged at 845,050 BTC since it disclosed a 4,603...
Morning Minute: Clarity Act Odds Soar as Trump Agrees to Ethics Provisions
Decrypt - What had been written off is now very back alive ahead of a key vote on Tuesday, followed by a pivotal FOMC on Wednesday. Big week ahead...
Bitmine Increases Ethereum Holdings to Reach Investment Portfolio Goal
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitmine just bought $68 million worth of ether. That’s the headline, and it’s a big one — the company is… Read the original on Bitmine Invests $68 Million in Ethereum to Reach 5% Portfolio Target. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BitMine Adds 27,180 Ethereum in Latest Purchase, Pushing Stash to 5.96 Million ETH
CryptoPotato - This brings the company to 98% of its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s total supply.
Musk admits Grok 4.7 is behind Anthropic, OpenAI's latest models; promises AGI by Grok 5
Cryptopolitan - Elon Musk has tempered expectations for xAI’s delayed Grok 4.7 model even before it is released, conceding in X posts that the model lines up with Anthropic’s Opus 5.0 more favorably than in comparison with the newer Opus 5.1 model, Fable or even Astra from OpenAI. Musk also said that multimodal performance still needs work....
Bitcoin Resilient Amid Market Pressure and Increasing Rate Hike Speculation
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin won’t quit. The price is sitting at $76,000 right now, absorbing a wave of selling pressure that’s kept traders… Read the original on Bitcoin Stalls at $76K as 86.5% Rate Hike Odds Keep Traders on Edge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Tesla Enters Vietnam With a $3 Million Sales Unit — and No Announcement
BeInCrypto - Tesla's Vietnam unit opens with just $3 million in capital, entering an EV market VinFast already dominates. The post Tesla Enters Vietnam With a $3 Million Sales Unit — and No Announcement appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Strategy’s Bitcoin War Chest Sat Still While Saylor Defended STRC
Bitcoin.com - The world’s largest bitcoin treasury company, Strategy, announced it has repurchased $139 million worth of its preferred stock STRC. The company did not sell or acquire any bitcoin over the past week and defended the preferred instead. Strategy Spends $139 Million Defending STRC “Strategy has repurchased $139M of STRC,” Strategy founder Michael Saylor wrote on […]
71% of Advisers Plan to Buy More Active ETFs Within 2 Years, MSCI Survey Finds
BeInCrypto - Active exchange-traded funds are set to take a further share of adviser portfolios. MSCI surveyed 450 advisers, and 71% plan to increase their use within 2 years. The ETF Intelligence Survey 2026 covered advisers across the United States and Europe. It found that 87% already invest in active ETFs, while 62% plan to raise their The post 71% of Advisers Plan to Buy More Active ETFs Within 2 Years, MSCI Survey Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test
CryptoSlate - The Q2 snapshot points to larger gross books, but any crypto spillover still depends on funding stress after the FOMC. The post Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin’s Price Refused to Break at $76K, but $79K Won’t Give
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price is back near $77,800 after buyers stepped in around $76,370 and turned an ugly overnight drop into a fast rebound. The strange part is that the charts now look considerably better without actually resolving much of anything. Short-term momentum is picking up steam, the longer moving averages remain firmly positive, and yet bitcoin […]
Strategy Stays on the Sidelines Again but Strive Buys More Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - Strategy has focused on repurchasing STRC once again, leaving BTC aside for now.
Ethereum Faces Pressure Amid Fed Decisions and ETF Withdrawals
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Ethereum can’t catch a break. The token was trading near $2,510, up roughly 1.4% on the day, but… Read the original on Ethereum Trapped Below $2,550 as Market Struggles with ETF Outflows. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Boston Dynamics pushes IPO past 2027 as Atlas robot stays in the red
Cryptopolitan - A senior Hyundai Motor Group official has confirmed that Boston Dynamics will not go public in 2027, per Reuters. The official stated that the company’s flagship product, Atlas humanoid, still has no large-scale commercial deployment and the unit keeps losing money. Will Boston Dynamics go public soon? Hyundai Motor Group (KS: 005380) has confirmed that...
Bitget Marks 8 Years With UEX Vision Built for Perfect Trades
BeInCrypto - Bitget, one of the world’s largest Universal Exchanges (UEX), is marking its eighth anniversary under the theme “8uilt for Perfect Trades,” celebrating eight years of trading innovation as the platform enters its next phase of growth across crypto, traditional markets, and institutional trading. This comes a year in which Bitget accelerated its Universal Exchange strategy, The post Bitget Marks 8 Years With UEX Vision Built for Perfect Trades appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP Shorts Face $9.46 Million Decision on Tomorrow's Crypto Act
U.Today - Senate vote on the CLARITY Act puts $9.46 million in XRP shorts at risk of a massive squeeze on a mere 5% price move. Senate vote on the CLARITY Act puts $9.46 million in XRP shorts at risk of a massive squeeze on a mere 5% price move.
Leveraged funds rebuilt 1,669 BTC of Bitcoin futures shorts before Fed
CryptoSlate - CFTC data put their combined net short near 39,877 BTC, but rising longs complicate a directional bearish reading. The post Leveraged funds rebuilt 1,669 BTC of Bitcoin futures shorts before Fed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
EU cyber rules put crypto wallet makers on 24-hour reporting clock
CoinTelegraph - Crypto wallet providers must submit an early vulnerability report within 24 hours and a full notification within 72 hours of exploits, or risk administrative fines of as much as $17.3 million.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Holdings Cross $609 Million After Aggressive Buy
U.Today - Morgan Stanley joins the list of big banks buying heavily into Bitcoin as its latest Bitcoin purchases have pushed its holdings to surpass $609 million of Bitcoin. Morgan Stanley joins the list of big banks buying heavily into Bitcoin as its latest Bitcoin purchases have pushed its holdings to surpass $609 million of Bitcoin.
Nvidia Eyes $10B of Anthropic’s IPO While Polymarket Bets on a $2T Pop
Bitcoin.com - Polymarket traders give Anthropic a 66% chance of closing its first trading day above a $2 trillion market cap, even though a second contract says its initial public offering (IPO) will most likely price below that line. Two Markets, One Gap The figure Polymarket posted on Sunday comes from its Anthropic IPO closing market cap […]
Crypto's CLARITY Act Hangs in the Balance Ahead of 15 September Senate Vote
CoinPaprika - The US Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on 15 September 2026 on whether to advance the CLARITY Act, the crypto market-structure bill. The motion to proceed needs 60 votes, and its outcome remains uncertain.
CLARITY Act vote meets Fed rate hike: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin traders brace for volatility as the CLARITY Act awaits a Senate vote to move forward and the Fed is due to announce its latest rate decision.
Reform UK Receives Major Financial Boost from Leading Crypto Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Reform UK has just secured £85 million in forty-eight hours. The two men behind this are Ben Delo and Christopher… Read the original on Crypto Billionaires Propel Reform UK with £85 Million Amid Investigations. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum ETFs Pull In $216M as Bitcoin Funds Bleed a Fourth Day
CoinPaprika - US spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds took in $216 million on 11 September 2026, while Bitcoin funds recorded a $13.29 million net outflow. The Bitcoin outflow marked a fourth straight down day after roughly $450 million left over the prior week.
XRP Price Saved as It Bounces Over $1.3
U.Today - XRP has managed to stabilize above $1.30 after its August comeback, keeping its broader recovery structure intact. XRP has managed to stabilize above $1.30 after its August comeback, keeping its broader recovery structure intact.
Trump concession sends CLARITY Act odds above 32% before make-or-break Senate vote
CryptoSlate - The CLARITY Act’s chances of becoming law climbed above 32% as Senate Republicans unveiled their final compromise before Tuesday’s cloture vote. Polymarket traders pushed the probability of the landmark crypto market-structure legislation being enacted in 2026 to its highest level since Aug. 2 after Republicans released a 635-page final draft designed to resolve several disputes […] The post Trump concession sends CLARITY Act odds above 32% before make-or-break Senate vote appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BTW Leads Weekend Gains Amidst Active Cryptocurrency Market
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at 77779.00 dollars with a 0.8 percent 24h gain and 58.9 percent dominance. BTW leads gainers… Read the original on BTW Soars 36.8%, Spotlighting Altcoin Strength Amid Bitcoin’s Dominance. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BTC, XRP and ETH Recover as Crypto Bill Achieves Huge Breakthrough
U.Today - Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum are recovering after Senate Republicans unveiled a revised Clarity Act with major White House-backed ethics concessions. Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum are recovering after Senate Republicans unveiled a revised Clarity Act with major White House-backed ethics concessions.
STOCKS | ByteDance Signs $29.6 Billion Loan With ICBC, HSBC
Binance News - ByteDance Ltd., the TikTok developer, signed a $29.6 billion loan with more than two dozen lenders, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. and HSBC Holdings Plc, according to Bloomberg. The deal is one of Asia's biggest dollar-denominated financings this year.
Jim Cramer Calls CrowdStrike A MUST BUY On Kurtz AI Security Post
Binance News - CNBC host Jim Cramer called CrowdStrike stock a “MUST BUY” on Monday after founder and CEO George Kurtz posted about securing artificial intelligence, according to BeInCrypto, saying defenders must block attacks in real time rather than write policy documents. Kurtz said autonomous AI campaigns now set the pace, pointed to CrowdStrike and Nvidia’s SafeMind launch on Sept. 1, and said the company will bring front-line data to talks on AI frontier pacing. CrowdStrike closed Friday at $206.74 and was up 3.86% in overnight trading at $214.72.
Zhipu Slides Over 10% After $5 Billion Financing Announcement
Binance News - Zhipu (02513.HK) fell sharply in Hong Kong trading on September 14, at one point dropping more than 10% to a session low of HK$710 before closing the morning session down 7.25% at HK$735.5, with turnover approaching HK$5 billion, according to Jiemian News. The move came after the company announced late on September 13 that it had completed a new financing round totaling about $5 billion, made up of a $2 billion share placement and a $3 billion zero-coupon convertible bond, with net proceeds already received and earmarked for next-generation GLM model development and computing infrastructure. Jiemian News reported that the placement priced up to 21.965 million new H ...
DOJ Strike Force Dismantles Illicit Marketplace and Restrains $52 Million in Crypto Assets
Binance News - The DOJ strike force is dismantling an illicit online marketplace and restraining $52 million in cryptocurrency assets. According to NS3.AI, the effort targets scam centers. A related team also supported local authorities in Madagascar in shutting down 13 Chinese-run scam compounds.
Yen Strength Pushes Investors Toward China And Canada For Carry-Trade Funding
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Japanese yen's recent gains are prompting investors to look at the Chinese yuan and Canadian dollar as possible alternatives for carry-trade funding. The yen, the best-performing G10 currency, has risen about 6% against the dollar since late July, when authorities intervened in currency markets, and speculators turned net long on the currency in the week to Sept. 8, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data. Hawkish comments from Bank of Japan board members, which left open the possibility of faster rate increases, have helped support the yen, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has continued warning speculators against ...
Air Baltic Seeks Chapter 11 Protection in New York
Binance News - Air Baltic Corp AS filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York as the Latvian airline works to restructure its debt burden, according to Bloomberg. The carrier is battling what the source described as a hefty debt load.
Uniper Agrees to Sell Opal Gas Pipeline Stake to Hy24
Binance News - Uniper SE agreed to sell its stake in Germany’s Opal gas pipeline to Ardian SAS-backed investor Hy24, according to Bloomberg. The sale fulfills another European Union condition tied to Uniper’s state bailout.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $463M in weekly reversal as Ether ETFs gain $197M
CoinTelegraph - ARKB, GBTC and IBIT led Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, while BlackRock’s ETHA pushed Ether ETFs into weekly inflows.
STOCKS | Solar Industries Agrees to Buy South Africa’s Omnia for $1.4 Billion
Binance News - Solar Industries India Ltd. agreed to acquire Omnia Holdings Ltd. for 21.8 billion rand ($1.4 billion), according to Bloomberg. The South African industrial-explosives and fertilizer company said Solar Industries is seeking to expand in Africa’s mining and agriculture industries.
DOJ Strike Force Seizes Illicit Marketplace and Restrains $52,000,000 in Crypto
DailyHODL - The DOJ's Scam Center Strike Force seized an illicit Chinese-run scammer marketplace and restrained $52 million in crypto. A separate team assisted Madagascar authorities in dismantling 13 scam compounds as part of a crackdown extending beyond Southeast Asia. The post DOJ Strike Force Seizes Illicit Marketplace and Restrains $52,000,000 in Crypto appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin rally pushes Bitget’s Protection Fund to $382M average in August
Cryptopolitan - Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its latest Protection Fund report, showing an average valuation of $382 million in August 2026 as Bitcoin rallied through the second half of the month, lifting the fund’s U.S. dollar valuation. The Protection Fund reached a monthly high of $441.5 million on August 27 and recorded...
AstraZeneca Breast-Cancer Pill Trial Miss May Cut Sales by Billions
Binance News - AstraZeneca Plc’s breast-cancer pill trial failure could trim several billion dollars from the drug’s potential sales, according to analysts, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Xiaomi Rises 2.6% As New Car Series Begins Nationwide Deliveries
Binance News - Xiaomi shares rose 2.6% to HK$27.04, extending gains for a second straight session and lifting the stock 4.3% over the two days, according to ETNet. The company said its new car series, Pengcheng, began nationwide deliveries on Saturday (the 12th). Founder Lei Jun appeared at the first delivery event in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, where he opened car doors and handed over keys to new owners, echoing the promotional style used for the first SU7 deliveries two years ago. ETNet reported that the choice of Xuzhou was also seen as deliberate because the city was formerly called Pengcheng, matching the Mandarin pronunciation of the model name. ...
LaunchOnSF Revenue Exceeds Robinhood and TRON Over Past 7 Days
Binance News - LaunchOnSF, also known as StonkFun, generated more revenue than Robinhood and TRON over the past seven days. According to Odaily, the figure was tracked by SolanaFloor.
AI TRENDS | Goldman Sachs Raises Humanoid Robot Market Forecast on Embodied AI Growth
Binance News - Goldman Sachs sharply raised its global humanoid robot market forecast. According to Sina Finance, the firm said humanoid robots are rapidly moving from prototype development to large-scale prototype manufacturing and commercial production as embodied AI technology advances. In a recent report, Goldman Sachs said global humanoid robot sales could reach 6.48 million units by 2035, up from a previous forecast of 1.38 million units. It also raised its market size estimate to $138 billion from about $38 billion. Goldman Sachs said the main reasons for the higher forecast are the development of embodied AI and larger production scale. ...
STOCKS | Hansoh Pharmaceutical Rises More Than 5% And Tops 100-Day Moving Average
Binance News - Hansoh Pharmaceutical (03692) rose more than 5% and hit HK$34.4, breaking above its 100-day moving average of HK$33.088, according to ETNet. The stock traded as low as HK$32.48, with 7.0825 million shares changing hands for HK$238 million. The active buy-sell ratio was 67:33, and net active buying reached HK$79.92 million. Citi Global Markets Asia was the largest net passive buyer at HK$7.168 million, while ABN AMRO Clearing HK was the largest net passive seller at HK$28.62 million. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was up 85 points, or 0.3%, at 24,891, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 32 points, or 0.4%, to 8,279.
Polymarket India Coin Toss Odds Jump to 91% in Women's Asia Cup Market
Binance News - Polymarket's "India" option in the "Who wins the coin toss" submarket for the T20 Women's Asia Cup India vs. Sri Lanka event surged from 50.5% an hour earlier to 91%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. The move marked a 40.5 percentage point swing, and the source said related breaking news may have affected the market.
STOCKS | Michael Dell Family Office Reportedly Leads $7.7 Billion Baldwin Buyout
Binance News - A consortium led by DFO Management, Michael Dell's family office, and Sequence Holdings is close to an agreement to take U.S. insurance broker The Baldwin Group private. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said the proposed offer is $32.50 per share, implying an enterprise value of about $7.7 billion, and the deal could be announced soon if no late-stage obstacles emerge. According to Sina Finance, citing the Financial Times, DFO and Sequence are jointly leading the transaction and beat several large private equity firms in the bidding. The report said the potential offer is about 90% above Baldwin's ...
Firmus Technologies Seeks Up to $5 Billion in Australia IPO
Binance News - Firmus Technologies Pty is seeking to raise as much as $5 billion in an initial public offering in Australia, according to Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter said.
STOCKS | GE HealthCare Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Buy Sofie Biosciences for About $1 Billion
Binance News - GE HealthCare is in advanced talks to acquire radiopharmaceutical developer Sofie Biosciences. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said the deal is valued at about $1 billion, and it could be announced as soon as recently if negotiations do not run into problems at the final stage. GE HealthCare, Sofie, and its shareholder Trilantic have not confirmed the potential transaction. The report did not disclose the financing method or final terms, and the talks could still change.
STOCKS | Innovent Biologics, BeiGene Record Unusual Moves
Binance News - Innovent Biologics (01801) and BeiGene (06160) both logged unusual trading activity at 2:26 PM, according to ETNet. Innovent rose 2.99% to HK$96.35 and hit a one-month low, with an active buy-sell ratio of 55:45. BeiGene gained 3.01% to HK$212.40, with an active buy-sell ratio of 59:41.
OpenAI Open to Training Models in Australia Amid Copyright Talks
Binance News - According to Nikkei Asia, U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI is open to training its models in Australia, and a senior executive said talks are underway on issues including copyright protections.
Canada in Talks to Join EU's 90 Billion Euro Ukraine Loan Plan
Binance News - Canada is in talks with the European Union over support for a 90 billion euro Ukraine loan plan. According to Sina Finance, citing the Financial Times and people familiar with the matter, both sides want to finalize Canada's participation size before the European Union summit in Montreal at the end of October. The exact contribution has not been disclosed, and the negotiations have not produced a final agreement. The European Council completed the legal framework for the 90 billion euro Ukraine support loan in April, with funds earmarked for Ukraine's budget and defense needs in 2026 and 2027.
XRP Ledger Produces Highest-Ever Number of Transactions in Single Block
U.Today - The XRP Ledger has apparently set a new record after processing 3,254 transactions in a single ledger. The XRP Ledger has apparently set a new record after processing 3,254 transactions in a single ledger.
Neanderthal Genome Discovery Reveals Long-Term Isolation at Grotte Mandrin
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A 42,000-year-old tooth changed everything. Researchers at the University of Toulouse sequenced DNA from a Neanderthal found at Grotte Mandrin… Read the original on Thorin’s Genome Reveals 50,000 Years of Neanderthal Isolation in Rhône Valley. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Tesla Establishes Vietnam Subsidiary to Enter Southeast Asia EV Market
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Tesla has set up a subsidiary in Vietnam, marking its formal entry into one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing electric vehicle markets. The new company, Tesla Motors Vietnam Limited Liability Company, was registered in Ho Chi Minh City with registered capital of 77.667 billion Vietnamese dong ($3 million).
Nio-Backed Fund Takes 10.87% Stake in Wuxi Gongwang Sensor Technology
Binance News - Wuxi Gongwang Sensor Technology has added Hefei Nio Industrial Development Equity Investment Partnership as a shareholder, giving the Nio Group member about a 10.87% stake, and raised its registered capital to about 3.7784 million yuan, according to Jiemian News. The company, founded in January 2023 and led by legal representative Deng Gaoqiang, develops inductive sensors. Jiemian News also reported that Gongwang Sensor completed a Series A financing round in August 2026 worth nearly 100 million yuan, with investors including Nio Capital, Xiamen Tungsten, and Sungrow.
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Could Take Over Internet Within 6 To 12 Months
Binance News - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said rogue AI agents could become capable of taking over the internet within six to 12 months without added safeguards, as he urged the industry to slow model improvements. According to BeInCrypto, OpenAI said it would adopt independent evaluators with employee-like access, while xAI’s leadership backed Amodei’s call. Bitcoin fell to around $76,826, while Ethereum, XRP and Solana also declined.
Wintermute Holds $122 Million in Short Positions, Led by ETH
Binance News - Onchain Lens reported that Wintermute currently holds a total of $122 million in short positions, with an unrealized profit of $920,000. According to Odaily, its largest short position is in ETH, valued at $38.47 million.
Capital B Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 3,525 After Buying 4 More Coins
Binance News - French listed company Capital B increased its Bitcoin holdings by 4 coins, bringing its total to 3,525. According to Foresight News, the company disclosed the latest purchase in a brief update.
Deloitte Raises Hong Kong Retail Sales Forecast To HK$412 Billion
Binance News - Deloitte slightly raised its forecast for Hong Kong retail sales this year to HK$412 billion, after first-half sales beat its expectations, according to Ming Pao. The firm now expects retail sales to rise 8.4% year on year, with growth in the second half of the year projected at 7%. Deloitte China Hong Kong consumer markets business managing partner Cheng Wanyan said it may take three to five years for Hong Kong retail sales to return to the historical peak seen in 2013 and 2014, and that the pace of recovery will depend on the direction of the mainland economy, which still faces challenges.
KB Financial Chairman Nominee Lee Jae-keun Signals Continuity After Record First-Half Profit
Binance News - According to The Korea Herald, KB Financial Group Chairman nominee Lee Jae-keun said his selection gives him a mandate to push the financial group beyond its record performance while maintaining its overall direction. Lee told reporters at the group's headquarters on Monday that KB posted nearly 3.9 trillion won ($2.9 billion) in net profit in the first half, its best-ever result, and that its share price also reached a record high.
Wintermute Expands Short Exposure Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Binance News - Market watchers expect several major events this week, including the FOMC meeting, according to a report on September 14. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, TradingBeats, formerly Hyperinsight, said crypto market maker Wintermute held about $102.1 million in short positions and was actively depositing more funds to increase its bearish exposure. The firm reportedly held short positions across multiple assets, including ETH, SOL, and the S&P 500. Its largest position was a 15x short on ETH, while it also held a 20x long on Bitcoin and placed orders to reduce long exposure below $80,000. It added to long positions in the $75,000 to $76,000 range.
Binance Will Renew U Simple Earn Flexible Products Campaign With Bonus Tiered APR
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Earn will renew the campaign for U Simple Earn Flexible Products during the Promotion Period from 2026-09-15 00:00:00 (UTC) to 2026-10-14 23:59:59 (UTC). Users who subscribe to U Flexible Products during this period may receive an exclusive Bonus Tiered APR in addition to Real-Time APR rewards. The promotion includes separate reward tiers for regular users and VIP users, with rewards distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the pool is fully claimed. Once the reward pool is exhausted, the Bonus Tiered APR will no longer be visible to users who have not yet subscribed. VIP users must make at least one new subscription of any amount during the Promotion Period to activate the special offer, and newly upgraded ...
Senate Republicans Release Final 635-Page Clarity Act Text Before Cloture Vote
Binance News - Senate Republicans released the final 635-page text of the Clarity Act before Tuesday's cloture vote. According to NS3.AI, the revised version includes changes requested by Democrats and removes the 2029 sunset. Senators need 60 votes to advance the motion to proceed.
CATL Shares Rise After Regulator Approves Chongqing Yaoning Stake Acquisition
Binance News - CATL shares rose after China’s market regulator approved its acquisition of equity in Chongqing Yaoning New Energy Technology Co., according to ETNet. The State Administration for Market Regulation on September 11 released a list of unconditional approvals for concentration of operators covering August 31 to September 6, which included the deal. Public information shows Chongqing Yaoning New Energy was established in December 2021 with registered capital of RMB100 million. Its predecessor was Chihang New Energy (Chongqing), a core operating entity of the Geely Technology New Energy Power Battery project, formed by Geely Technology Group and Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co. The project involved total ...
STOCKS | Leapmotor Rises More Than 6% As Turnover Reaches HK$152 Million
Binance News - Leapmotor (09863) rose as much as 6.1% to HK$37.44, breaking above its 10-day moving average of HK$36.298, before trading up 5.6% at HK$37.26, according to ETNet. The stock hit a low of HK$34.74 and traded 4.2239 million shares worth HK$152 million. Active buy orders outpaced active sell orders 59:41, with net active buying of HK$26.22 million. JPMorgan was the largest net passive buyer at HK$4.9747 million, while Barclays Asia was the largest net passive seller at HK$5.95 million. At the current price, the stock has risen for two straight sessions, gaining 5.9% in that span. ...
BOJ Seen Raising Rates Friday As Yen Faces Policy-Difference Challenge
Binance News - Markets widely expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates on Friday, with the probability of a hike seen at about 70%, according to ETNet. Analysts said the market has already priced in the BOJ's tightening expectations into the yen, and that further gains would likely require a sufficiently hawkish policy signal to make consecutive rate increases appear realistic. The yen recently climbed to its highest level since February, but the move has been challenged by widening policy differences, with the one-year forward OIS spread on dollar-yen rebounding to around 2.5%. ...
Kingnet Network To Invest Nearly $300 Million In Wemade Stake
Binance News - According to The Korea Herald, Chinese game developer Kingnet Network is investing nearly $300 million to join a consortium that will become Wemade’s largest shareholder. The move would turn Kingnet from a former legal adversary into a strategic partner as Wemade seeks to expand its business in China. The two companies have spent years in legal disputes over Wemade’s flagship intellectual property, The Legend of Mir, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
JERA CEO Says Russian LNG and Gas Supplies to Europe May Stop on January 1
Binance News - Japan's largest power company JERA said its global chief executive expects Russian liquefied natural gas and gas supplies to Europe to stop from January 1, which could push natural gas prices higher. According to ChainCatcher, the executive said prices may rise further if the supply disruption occurs.
Henrik Zeberg Warns of U.S. Market Crash After Nasdaq 100 Rallies to 39,000
Binance News - Danish economist Henrik Zeberg warned that the U.S. economy and stock market may face sharp volatility ahead. According to Odaily, he said the Nasdaq 100 could rise to 39,000 by the end of 2026, then fall to around 10,600, which would match its 2022 low, if events unfold according to his model.
AI TRENDS | Google and Cathay Pacific Test AI to Cut Contrail Warming
Binance News - Alphabet's Google and Cathay Pacific are working together to use artificial intelligence to address one of aviation's most visible but least addressed climate problems. According to Sina Finance, the companies said early operational trials on dozens of Cathay Pacific routes at the end of 2025 showed that the warming effect from contrails fell 40% when pilots were guided to avoid atmospheric areas where contrails are likely to form. Google said the solution is currently free and combines predictive AI models, satellite imagery, and weather data to identify contrail-prone areas. The information is then turned into operational advice, such as adjusting flight ...
Shein Shares Fall 10% After Contact Lens Recall in Australia and New Zealand
Binance News - According to CNBC, shares of fast-fashion company Shein fell as much as 10% in Hong Kong after one of its contact lens products was recalled in Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said a sample of the lenses tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacterial contaminant found in the solution used to package the lenses, and warned exposure could cause eye infection or irritation. The ministry also said an incident was reported in the United Kingdom involving a user who developed an eye infection. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued a similar recall. Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares were 9.49% lower at HK$36.26.
STOCKS | Citigroup Raises Over $40 Billion for Saudi Clients This Year
Binance News - Citigroup has raised more than $40 billion so far this year to serve Saudi clients. According to Sina Finance, since the outbreak of Iran-related conflict, the U.S. bank has increased its direct exposure to Saudi Arabia and continues to bet on the country as a core growth market. Fahad Aldweesh, Citigroup's Saudi chief country officer, said in an interview that the bank decided to raise its internal risk exposure limit because Saudi Arabia has shown "strong economic resilience and financial resilience." Despite more than six months of conflict in the region and disruptions from Iran's attempt to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia remains a ...
Pakistan Raises Record $3 Billion in Largest-Ever International Bond Sale
Binance News - According to Nikkei Asia, Pakistan raised a record $3 billion from global investors in its largest-ever international bond sale. The deal underscores the country's gradual shift away from intergovernmental loans and gives Islamabad greater fundraising flexibility regardless of its diplomatic circumstances.
AI TRENDS | Sam Altman Welcomes Federal AI Safety Framework, Urges Industry Standards
Binance News - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he welcomes a federal framework for frontier AI safety regulation in the United States that would set consistent safety requirements for the industry. According to Odaily, he said AI companies do not need to wait for antitrust exemptions or new legislation to begin taking safety measures. Altman said OpenAI will prepare clear safety cases before frontier reinforcement learning training that is expected to significantly improve model capabilities. He also said the industry should develop common standards on model loss-of-control risks, monitoring, and safety, and that pacing AI development ...
Australian Miner GM3 Eyes Bond Sale to Refinance $600 Million Loan
Binance News - Australian miner GM3 is gauging investor demand for a possible bond sale to refinance a $600 million private credit loan, according to Bloomberg. The move adds GM3 to a growing list of borrowers turning to public debt markets in an effort to lower funding costs.
Oman Calls for Alternative LNG Routes Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Oman’s energy minister said alternative routes are needed so liquefied natural gas shipments can bypass the Strait of Hormuz. According to Sina Finance, Salim Al-Aufi made the remarks on Monday at the International Gas Technology Conference in Bangkok, saying other export options should be found, whether by shipping north or via Oman and Yemen. His comments came as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company considers building a new LNG export facility outside the Strait of Hormuz. According to Sina Finance, about one-fifth of the world’s cryogenic LNG supply normally passes through the key waterway, while Oman currently operates an LNG export plant in its eastern ...
HD Hyundai E&F Completes 435 Billion Won LNG Cogeneration Plant in Seosan
Binance News - According to The Korea Herald, HD Hyundai E&F has completed a 435 billion won ($323 million) liquefied natural gas cogeneration plant at the Daesan petrochemical complex in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. The HD Hyundai Oilbank subsidiary said Monday that the facility can generate 290 megawatts of electricity and produce up to 321 metric tons of steam per hour. It will supply power and thermal energy to companies in the complex, including H&L Advanced.
Samsung Display Develops 6.9-Inch OLED Panel With 2K Resolution, 165Hz Refresh Rate
Binance News - According to The Korea Herald, Samsung Display said it developed what it described as the world’s first 6.9-inch smartphone OLED panel to combine 2K resolution with a 165-hertz refresh rate while using about 30% less power. The company said high-end gaming smartphones now on the market typically use 1.5K OLED displays with refresh rates of up to 165Hz, and that its new panel lifts resolution to 2K while keeping the same refresh rate.
Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Head Toward Clash Over Rate Hike
Binance News - Persistent high inflation is pushing U.S. President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh toward a confrontation this week as markets brace for a Federal Reserve rate hike despite the president's demands. According to ChainCatcher, economists warned that the Fed's credibility could be at risk if it does not support a rate increase on Wednesday. Trump reiterated that the U.S. should have the world's lowest interest rates and may be unhappy if rates are raised.
Bitcoin’s Biggest Week of 2026 Is Here: Fed and CLARITY Vote Take Center Stage
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin investors are approaching what is likely to become the crypto industry's most important week so far this year.
STOCKS | Turkey's Auto Output Falls 7.3% in the First Eight Months
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing Anadolu Agency and data from the Turkish Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD), Turkey's total automobile production fell 7.3% year on year to 841,583 units in the first eight months. Passenger car production dropped about 19% to 458,169 units, vehicle exports declined 12% to 597,594 units, passenger car exports fell 28%, commercial vehicle exports rose 9%, and total auto export value increased 2.5% to $27.2 billion.
Tom Lee Says Ethereum Is Wall Street And AI Settlement Layer
Binance News - Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee said Ethereum is becoming the settlement layer for Wall Street and artificial intelligence, as ETH outperformed most major cryptocurrencies over the past week. According to BeInCrypto, Lee made the comment in a reply on X and linked the thesis to tokenization and agentic AI, while BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has been buying ether toward a 5% stake. Ether traded around $2,518 on Monday, while Bitcoin (BTC) was near $77,100.
STOCKS | Victura Selects Rothschild as Adviser for India IPO
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing India's Mint and two unnamed people familiar with the matter, auto parts maker Victura Group has selected Rothschild as adviser to coordinate its India listing plans. The people said Victura has held preliminary talks with investment banks, expects to finalize the relevant intermediaries in the coming months, and could list later next year. Proceeds from the fundraising may be used for business expansion.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Shares Rebound As U.S. CPI Meets Forecasts
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks turned higher at midday after U.S. August CPI rose 3.4% year on year and 0.4% month on month, both in line with market expectations, while core CPI rose 0.3% month on month and came in slightly above forecasts, according to ETNet. The Hang Seng Index was up 87 points, or 0.4%, at 24,893, with turnover on the main board above HK$107 billion. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.4% to 8,279, and the Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.2% to 4,327. AI names were under pressure after Zhishu (02513) resumed fundraising following ...
Pepco Plans Africa Manufacturing Expansion as Shipping Lanes Fray
Binance News - Warsaw-listed discount retailer Pepco Group NV plans to expand its manufacturing footprint into Africa to better navigate global supply chains that have been upended by geopolitical turmoil, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Essar Group Agrees to Buy 118 UK Fuel Stations
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Essar Group has agreed to acquire SGN Retail in the UK, a deal that will double the size of its fuel station network. The company said the acquisition comes as it pushes ahead with an expansion plan to grow the network to 800 stations by 2031. Essar Group said that once the 2031 target is reached, it will hold about 9% of the UK market. Arvinder Ruia, chief executive of Essar's fuel retail business, said the stations will be supplied by Essar Stanlow Refinery, and the group believes this will allow it to offer more competitive retail fuel prices. Essar Group declined to comment on SGN's valuation.
GEOPOLITICS | New Zealand July Tourist Arrivals Hit Record as Australians Travel More
Binance News - New Zealand tourist arrivals reached a record for July and overseas visitor numbers for the month finally topped pre-pandemic levels, according to Bloomberg. The increase was helped by a surge in Australians taking advantage of a favorable exchange rate.
Ligent Technologies Targets $727 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Binance News - AI computing networks maker Ligent Technologies Inc. is seeking to raise as much as HK$5.7 billion, or $727 million, in a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. The planned sale adds to a surge of listings this year tied to the global artificial intelligence buildout.
STOCKS | Schroders Considers Acquisitions to Expand Wealth Management
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Schroders Wealth Management CEO Oliver Gregson said the firm has agreed to make major investments in its wealth management division over the next five years and will consider acquisitions to support the business. Gregson said the company plans to refocus on ultra-high-net-worth clients and will continue investing in Cazenove Capital in the U.K. as well as Schroders' international wealth management business.
Yen Strengthens Ahead of Key BOJ Meeting Impacting Currency Markets
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Oman Energy Minister: Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Open
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Oman’s Energy Minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and that the current situation is likely only temporary. He also said he was relieved that Oman can continue producing oil and natural gas, and added that surging oil and liquefied natural gas prices are unsustainable for all parties; he expects the situation to stabilize in the medium term and said export points need to be diversified with alternative export routes identified, whether through Oman or Yemen.
GEOPOLITICS | Bailey Rejects Hike Signal After July BOE Decision
Binance News - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told journalists after July’s interest-rate decision not to leave thinking the central bank was edging toward a hike, according to Bloomberg. The comment came as the bank’s dovish majority faced pressure from the Iran war.
Europe Launches Consolidated Tape for Stocks Monday
Binance News - Europe’s long-running effort to make its markets more attractive to investors reaches a key milestone Monday with the arrival of a consolidated tape, according to Bloomberg. The single data feed is intended to pull together stock market information across the region.
South Korea’s National Pension Service Names New CIO for $1.4 Trillion Fund
Binance News - South Korea’s National Pension Service named Kyuhong Lee as chief investment officer to oversee its $1.4 trillion portfolio, according to Bloomberg. Lee takes charge after the fund posted a sharp surge in investment returns in the first half.