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House panel advances Bitcoin reserve bill; Monzo grows; Pakistan secures LNG shipment.
FCA Promotes New Investment Access Initiatives as Monzo Sees Growth in Accounts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority isn’t waiting around. At the 2026 Investor Summit, Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments, laid… Read the original on FCA Launches Targeted Support Regime as Monzo Sees 33% Surge in Investment Accounts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Pakistan Secures Qatar LNG Shipment After Iran Transit Deal
Binance News - Pakistan negotiated with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for another liquefied natural gas shipment, according to Bloomberg. The arrangement offers some relief as the South Asian nation struggles with an energy shortfall.
Polymarket Odds Fall to 9% for Fewer Than 25 Ships Through Bab El-Mandeb Strait by Late September
Binance News - PPP prediction market tool monitoring shows the probability of Polymarket's market on fewer than 25 average ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by the end of September is 9%, down 38% over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, the market will be settled based on IMF Portwatch's Bab el-Mandeb Strait ship transit data, using the 7-day moving average of "Arrivals of Ships" on September 30, 2026. The scope includes container ships, bulk carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, general cargo ships, and tankers. Ships not counted by IMF Portwatch will not be included. If rounded figures in the chart differ from the original unrounded ...
STOCKS | UBS Cuts Korea KOSPI 12-Month Target to 8,000
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, UBS lowered its 12-month target for South Korea's KOSPI from 8,800 to 8,000 and cut its target price-to-earnings ratio from 8 times to 7 times. The bank said the revision reflects headwinds from higher interest rates, a stronger won, and rising oil prices.
ASIA MIDDAY MOVES | Tech Leads Asia Higher at Midday as MediaTek Jumps 8%, KOSPI Adds 1.8% Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Binance News - According to Yonhap, HKET and UDN Money, Asian equities traded broadly higher around midday Monday, led by chip and tech heavyweights, as easing oil prices and anticipation of a Trump-Xi summit lifted risk sentiment. Seoul's KOSPI advanced 122.19 points, or 1.77%, to 7,016.42 as of 12:32 Beijing time, driven by tech names. Samsung Electronics rose 4.98% and SK Hynix added 0.97%. South Korea's exports jumped 78% in the first 20 days of September from a year earlier, customs data showed, on strong semiconductor shipments. Hong Kong stocks closed the morning session higher, with the Hang Seng Index up ...
New Zealand Approves Free Trade Agreement With India
Binance News - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the New Zealand government has approved a free trade agreement with India. According to Sina Finance, Trade Minister Todd McClay said the two sides will exchange documents in Parliament with India’s high commissioner later on Monday to confirm that both countries have completed the approval process, and the agreement will take effect on October 20.
Korea Investment Corp. Plans to Sell Over $1 Billion in Private Equity Stakes
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Korea Investment Corp. plans to sell part of its private equity stakes worth more than $1 billion. The people said the sovereign fund has hired PJT Partners as adviser for the transaction. The people, who asked not to be identified because the information has not been made public, said discussions are still at an early stage and deal terms may change. PJT Partners declined to comment, and Korea Investment Corp. has not yet responded to inquiries. ...
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Dar to Attend UN Meetings in New York
Binance News - Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to New York from September 21 to 25 to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to Sina Finance, Dar will meet the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Kashmir contact group during the meetings and take part in other ministerial meetings. He will attend the Arab-Islamic Eight-Nation Group meeting and speak at a high-level briefing on artificial intelligence at the UN Security Council. Dar will also hold bilateral talks with foreign ministers from several countries and accompany Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to bilateral meetings.
GEOPOLITICS | Qantas, Virgin Lift Melbourne Fares for AFL Grand Final
Binance News - Qantas Airways Ltd. and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. are charging between two and four times typical fares for flights to Melbourne for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, according to Bloomberg. The pricing has drawn anger from fans and highlights the airlines’ dominance on the route.
Kalshi Volume Includes Multi-Event Combination Bets, Trader Says
Binance News - Trader @retardmode said about 61% of Kalshi's reported volume comes from multi-event combination bets. According to Odaily, the trader estimated that Kalshi's actual trading volume yesterday was about $136 million, compared with the $1.91 billion figure disclosed publicly. Kalshi crypto business head IcoBeast said perpetual contracts should be viewed separately from crypto prediction markets and that prediction markets do not have the same market-maker rebate structure. Polymarket trader @CarOnPolymarket estimated that the actual trading volume for the related combination bets may have been only about 7.1% of the disclosed amount.
Michael Saylor Says Crypto Should Move Beyond CLARITY: Here’s His Alternative
CryptoPotato - Crypto may be better served by spending the next few years building products and attracting millions of users rather than accepting restrictive compromises for the sake of passing CLARITY, said Saylor.
AI Hardware, Picks-and-Shovels to Drive Emerging Markets: BlackRock's Vavrek
Binance News - BlackRock's Head of Emerging Markets Egon Vavrek said AI hardware and the "picks-and-shovels" companies serving hyperscalers will carry emerging markets forward, according to Bloomberg. He made the comments on the sidelines of the BofA APAC Conference in Hong Kong.
STOCKS | Vietnam Added to FTSE Russell Emerging Markets Index
Binance News - Vietnamese stocks were added to the FTSE Russell emerging markets index on Monday, marking a major milestone after years of reforms aimed at attracting foreign capital. According to Sina Finance, FTSE Russell estimated that the inclusion could bring as much as $6 billion in inflows. Vietnam's VN Index opened 0.54% higher on Monday, led by bank shares, before easing slightly. According to Sina Finance, foreign investors bought 2.7 trillion Vietnamese dong worth of shares last week, but they still have a cumulative net selling position of about 91 trillion dong. ...
ANZ Expects Three More Rate Hikes From the RBNZ in This Cycle
Binance News - ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner said central banks around the world are racing to confront inflation pressure, and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is no exception. According to Sina Finance, ANZ now expects the RBNZ to raise rates in October, February, and March, which would lift the official cash rate to a peak of 3.50%. The forecast adds two rate hikes. Zollner said rising oil prices, a weaker exchange rate, and New Zealand's better starting point are factors behind the outlook.
Democrats Seen With 61% Chance of Winning Both Chambers as Anonymous Funds Shape 2026 Races
Binance News - Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Sunday that Democrats would win the November midterm elections despite the growing influence of dark money. According to NS3.AI, a New York Times analysis said roughly $1 billion in anonymous funds has shaped 2026 races. Polymarket gives Democrats a 61% chance of taking control of both chambers of Congress.
House Panel Advances US Bitcoin Reserve Bill With 20-Year Hold
Bitcoin.com - A House committee advanced legislation that would codify the existing U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and prohibit sales of qualifying federal bitcoin for 20 years. The amended bill would place the current executive policy in federal law. House Panel Advances the Bitcoin Reserve Bill Bitcoin legally owned by the federal government and not required by law […]
Fox Releases List of U.S. Business Leaders for China-U.S. State Dinner at the White House
Binance News - Fox has released a list of U.S. business leaders expected to attend the China-U.S. state dinner scheduled for this Thursday at the White House. According to ChainCatcher, the list includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook, Citigroup Chair Jane Fraser, and Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon.
CATL Says China Battery Tax Has Limited Effect on Orders
Binance News - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. has seen some volatility in domestic orders since China’s consumption tax on batteries took effect this month, but the overall impact has been limited, according to a company executive and Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Strategists Say Broadening Rally Has Offset Cooling AI Momentum
Binance News - Strategists said the stock market has remained resilient even as oil rose roughly 30% and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed about 40 basis points in a month. According to NS3.AI, a broadening rally has helped offset cooling AI momentum, while uncertainty remains around AI spending, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical conflicts. Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider said AI investment drove nearly half of this year's S&P 500 earnings growth. He added that he expects that support to fade in 2027.
Vanguard VOX Raises SpaceX Stake 85.2% In Two Months
Binance News - Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) increased its SpaceX stake by 85.2% in two months, and the holding could eventually reach as much as 20% of the fund as shares fully unlock. According to BeInCrypto, VOX held 632,077 SpaceX (SPCX) shares on June 30 and 1,170,398 by Aug. 31, making SpaceX the fund’s eighth-largest holding. Vanguard has not disclosed the exact current weight, while Alphabet and Meta Platforms already account for 42.4% of the ETF.
Firmus Targets At Least $5 Billion in Australian IPO
Binance News - Data center operator Firmus Grid Ltd. is seeking to raise at least $5 billion in an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. The deal would mark one of the biggest listings ever in Australia.
AI Seen as Key to Australia’s Growth Over Next 40 Years
Binance News - Australia plans to rely on the rollout and development of artificial intelligence to drive economic growth over the next 40 years, according to Bloomberg. The outlook comes as the global economy is expected to become more fragmented and unpredictable.
AI Seen Driving Australia’s Growth Over Next 40 Years
Binance News - Australia plans to rely on the rollout and development of artificial intelligence to support economic growth over the next 40 years, according to Bloomberg. The country expects the global economy to become more fragmented and unpredictable over that period.
GEOPOLITICS | Wheat Rises After Positive Initial US-China Trade Talks
Binance News - Wheat and corn futures rose after initial US-China trade talks were described as positive by both sides, according to Bloomberg. The comments raised hopes for the leaders’ summit later this week.
Kalshi ETH-PERP Open Interest Reaches $3.1 Million, Beni Says
Binance News - Quantitative analyst Beni said on X that Kalshi ETH-PERP has about $3.1 million in open interest and $538.6 million in 24-hour trading volume. According to Odaily, he said this equals about 174 daily turnovers of total open positions, or one turnover every 8 minutes and 18 seconds on average, and that the largest single position is about $17,600. Beni said Kalshi’s filing with the CFTC showed that eligible self-clearing member market makers can receive a 0.3 basis point rebate, while takers pay 0.3 basis points, leaving total trading costs at 0 basis points. He also said Kalshi and Jump Trading previously reached an arrangement that exchanged liquidity for ...
AI TRENDS | Taobao unveils new overseas Singles' Day features across 20 markets
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Taobao announced new overseas Singles' Day features on September 21, with the campaign set to launch simultaneously in 20 markets worldwide and more than 1.2 million merchants participating. Free shipping will be available in 13 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia, where there will be no minimum threshold for free shipping, and Taobao will also add an overseas traffic entry on its homepage and launch a Discover channel, overseas rankings, and lists.
Evernorth Plans $30 Million Convertible Notes to Buy XRP as Bitdeer Sells All Weekly Bitcoin Output
Binance News - Evernorth Holdings filed an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission outlining plans to issue $30 million of convertible senior PIK notes at 4% due in 2031. According to ChainCatcher, the proceeds would be used entirely to buy XRP in the secondary market and support XRP ecosystem-related business, with the notes becoming effective only after Evernorth completes its business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Bitdeer disclosed weekly mining data showing it produced 287.2 BTC for the week ended September 18 and sold the same amount on the open market. The company reported no net increase in Bitcoin holdings for the week and said it continues ...
Entity Buys 6,214.58 ETH After Swapping UBTC for Ether
Binance News - An entity that previously swapped UBTC for ETH has bought another 6,214.58 ETH. According to Odaily, the entity has accumulated more than $38.61 million in positions since September 18. Over the past 11 hours, the entity bought $16.03 million worth of ETH through five addresses using the same on-chain route at an average price of $2,580. It has now purchased a total of 15,272.77 ETH at an average cost of about $2,528.24, with unrealized gains of $2.115 million.
Robinhood CEO Says Crypto Event-Contracts Will Overtake Sports Markets
BeInCrypto - Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev tells CNBC he expects crypto to overtake sports as prediction markets' top category within years. The post Robinhood CEO Says Crypto Event-Contracts Will Overtake Sports Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Milwaukee Brewers Option on Polymarket Jumps to 97.55%
Binance News - The Milwaukee Brewers option in Polymarket's "Milwaukee Brewers vs. Baltimore Orioles" market rose sharply from 82.5% one hour earlier to 97.55%, a 15.05% increase. According to ChainCatcher, the move was tracked by Catcher Predict monitoring, and users were advised to note the impact of related breaking news.
Prediction Market Trading Volume Hits Record $3.5 Billion on September 19
Binance News - Artemis data showed that total daily trading volume across prediction markets reached a record high of about $3.5 billion on September 19, surpassing the peak seen during the World Cup cycle. According to Odaily, Kalshi recorded about $3 billion in daily trading volume, accounting for 85.7% of the market, while Polymarket ranked second with about $447 million and a 12.8% share. Predict, Rothera, and Opinion ranked third through fifth.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang Beats Zuckerberg, Bezos for Trump's AI Favor as Stock Climbs
BeInCrypto - Nvidia's Jensen Huang is becoming Trump's top AI ally, outpacing Zuckerberg and Bezos as the stock extends its rally. The post Nvidia's Jensen Huang Beats Zuckerberg, Bezos for Trump's AI Favor as Stock Climbs appeared first on BeInCrypto.
China’s US Crop Purchases Lag Ahead of Summit
Binance News - China is more than halfway toward its pledge to buy 25 million tons of US soybeans this year, but a separate commitment to spend billions of dollars more on American crops has largely stalled, according to Bloomberg. The buying pattern is testing the US trade truce before a summit.
Bitway Leads Crypto Gains While Akedo Experiences Significant Losses
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitway surged 24.47% to $0.7428, leading the gainers, while Akedo dropped 21.56% to $0.0510, topping the losers list. Other notable movers included NEAR Protocol and VeChain. Read the original on Bitway Jumps 24.47% While Akedo Plummets 21.56% in Market Turmoil. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Tesla Robot Team Begins Supplier Audits in Ningbo, Report Says
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Tesla's robot team began supplier audits last week at Top Group, Sanhua Intelligent Controls, and Joyson Electronics, with the companies supplying core electromechanical parts such as joint modules, actuators, and precision structural components.
AI Boom Forces Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds to Reassess Portfolio Exposure
Binance News - The AI rally is disrupting traditional diversification strategies at pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, with risk spreading beyond technology stocks into private equity, corporate bonds, and infrastructure. According to ChainCatcher, institutional investors are now re-evaluating their overall portfolio exposure to AI. Goldman Sachs estimated that AI infrastructure-related companies account for about 40% of the S&P 500's total market value, while Apollo data showed AI-related issuance has made up nearly half of investment-grade bond issuance this year and 87% of venture capital funding. New York City Retirement System ...
AI TRENDS | Infini App Adds Personal Virtual Accounts for Fiat Transfers
Binance News - Infini said its app now supports personal virtual accounts, allowing users to deposit and withdraw fiat through bank transfers. According to Foresight News, the U.S. virtual accounts are provided by Lead Bank, N.A. and support ACH, Wire, FedNow, and RTP. The euro virtual accounts are provided by Banking Circle S.A. and support SEPA.
OIL PRICES | Crude Falls for Fourth Straight Day as Traders Watch Diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz Traffic
Binance News - Crude oil prices fell for a fourth straight day and were on track for their longest losing streak since June. According to Sina Finance, traders were closely watching diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war and signs that oil can still move through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell to around $101 a barrel, while WTI crude futures dropped below $98 a barrel. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "probably" willing to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during this week's United Nations General Assembly in New York and could also meet Gulf leaders. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Trump-Xi Talks May Revive $6 Billion Annual US LNG Trade With China
Binance News - China’s Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Washington this week with a possible offer to restart a $6 billion-a-year trade in US liquefied natural gas, according to Bloomberg. The commitment would give US President Donald Trump an easy point of agreement in talks with Xi, Bloomberg reported.
AI TRENDS | Ethereum Foundation AMA Reveals Quantum-Resistant Migration Roadmap
Binance News - The Ethereum Foundation said in an AMA that it has outlined a roadmap for quantum-resistant migration, with the goal of making Layer 1 quantum-resistant by 2029. According to PANews, the foundation also said zero-knowledge proofs and account abstraction are advancing Ethereum's scaling and privacy efforts.
Sam Altman to Brief UN Security Council on AI and International Security Next Week
Binance News - OpenAI spokesperson said CEO Sam Altman will brief a public meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York next week during the UN General Assembly. According to ChainCatcher, the 15-member council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday on artificial intelligence and international security, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot set to preside. Diplomats said Anthropic executives are also expected to attend, though that has not been confirmed. Altman is expected to focus on international coordination, shared safety standards, and measures OpenAI has taken to benefit people worldwide. France's concept note for the meeting cited the risk of malicious ...
Nio Delivers 150,000th New ES8 to Customer in Beijing
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Nio co-founder and President Qin Lihong delivered a new car to Tang Limei, the 150,000th user of the new ES8, at Nio's Experience Center in Beijing Future Science City, as the new ES8 marked its first anniversary on the market.
AI TRENDS | Omdia Sees 2026 Global Smartphone Market Shrink 12% as Value Rises 12%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Omdia's latest research shows the 2026 global smartphone market is expected to shrink 12%, while total market value is expected to rise 12% to $651.6 billion, with the share of smartphones priced below $200 falling sharply and the share of premium smartphones above $800 rising to 28.4%.
Apple Reportedly Developing Enterprise AI Server With Unreleased M8 Ultra Chips
Binance News - Apple is reportedly developing an enterprise AI server that could use two to four unreleased M8 Ultra processors and target AI developers, large enterprises, and government agencies for AI inference. According to ChainCatcher, the edge data center product may also adopt NVLink, while Apple and NVIDIA have not responded to the reports. Supply chain sources said Apple entered the related business as Mac systems have been widely used as personal AI workstations, with Mac revenue rising nearly 30% in the latest quarter. According to ChainCatcher, Apple has also been buying large amounts of NVIDIA chips and Google TPUs for its own AI data centers and ...
US Diesel Prices Top $6.50 a Gallon as War-Driven Rally Extends
Binance News - US retail diesel prices topped $6.50 a gallon for the first time, extending a rally driven by wars, according to Bloomberg. The move is rippling through the economy.
GEOPOLITICS | Bessent Calls China Talks on AI, Trade and Investment “Very Successful”
Binance News - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks with his Chinese counterparts on artificial intelligence, trade and investment were “very successful,” according to Bloomberg. The discussions came ahead of this week’s summit between the presidents of the world’s two biggest economies.
Michael Saylor Hints at Increased Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy Through Chart
TheCurrencyAnalytics - On September 20, Michael Saylor posted a chart. Just that. A chart showing the complete history of Bitcoin purchases by… Read the original on Michael Saylor Sparks Speculation of New Bitcoin Purchases Amid 845,050 BTC Holdings. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
TSMC Accelerates 1.4-Nanometer A14 Fab Buildout in Central Taiwan
Binance News - TSMC is accelerating construction of its Central Taiwan Science Park Fab 4 to advance its 1.4-nanometer A14 process. According to ChainCatcher, the Phase 1 P1 plant is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed in April 2027, followed by equipment installation and trial production. The report said the P2 plant is also moving forward and is expected to finish equipment tuning with the P1 plant by the end of 2027, putting both facilities on track for mass production readiness. The four 1.4-nanometer wafer fabs in the Central Taiwan complex are expected to be fully completed and enter large-scale mass production in the second quarter of 2028. ...
STOCKS | ANZ Now Expects Two 25-Basis-Point RBA Hikes in September and November
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, ANZ said in a statement that it has raised its interest-rate forecast for the Reserve Bank of Australia and added one more rate-hike expectation. ANZ now expects the RBA to raise rates by 25 basis points in September and again in November, lifting the cash rate to 4.85%, the highest level since 2008. The bank still expects the first rate cut to come in November 2027, followed by another 25-basis-point cut in February 2028. ANZ economists Adam Boyton and Jack Chambers said they expect the RBA Board to keep a slow and cautious pace when it eventually cuts rates, given the rapid rebound in inflation after the previous easing cycle ended.
STOCKS | Perpetual Shares Fall After Rejecting EQT Final Takeover Offer
Binance News - Perpetual shares fell after the company rejected EQT Group's latest takeover offer. According to Sina Finance, the Sydney-based investment firm said the final best offer was not in shareholders' interests. The company said on Monday that the offer of A$22.50 per share, plus a potential dividend of up to A$0.60, undervalued Perpetual. The A$22.50-per-share bid valued Perpetual at about A$2.8 billion in July. In early trading on Monday, Perpetual shares fell as much as 15%, their biggest one-day drop since November 2022. ...
Micron and Taiwan Micron Memory Union Hold First Mediation Meeting
Binance News - Micron and the Taiwan Micron Memory Union held their first mediation meeting on September 18 and agreed to hold a second session on October 22. According to ChainCatcher, the two sides described the talks as constructive and helpful in advancing communication. Micron said representatives discussed several issues, including the overall compensation and bonus framework, No Free Rider, and Non-Retaliation. On Non-Retaliation, Micron reiterated its commitment under its Global Team Member Handbook that employees have the right to peaceful assembly, freedom of association, and to form or join a union or labor organization of their choice ...
Canary Capital Files Second Amendment for Staked SEI ETF S-1 Registration
Binance News - Canary Capital has filed a second amended S-1 registration statement for its Staked SEI ETF. According to PANews, the ETF will hold spot SEI, with about 90% of assets expected to be staked and BitGo serving as the sole custodian.
ASX Names New CFO and Expands Clearing Role
Binance News - ASX Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Anthony Attia is rebuilding the Australian bourse’s leadership team by appointing departing Dexus executive Keir Barnes as its next finance head and expanding the role overseeing clearing and settlement operations, according to Bloomberg.
South Korea Exports Stay Strong as Chip Boom Continues
Binance News - South Korea’s exports kept rising at a solid pace in early September as global demand for artificial-intelligence-supported semiconductor shipments remained strong, according to Bloomberg. The trade-dependent economy continued to benefit from the chip boom.
STOCKS | UK Asking Prices Rise for First Time Since May
Binance News - British property sellers raised asking prices for the first time since May, according to data released Monday by UK property website Rightmove. According to Sina Finance, the data showed that asking prices for homes listed for sale rose 0.7% between August 9 and September 12, after falling 2.0% in the previous four weeks. Rightmove said asking prices were down 0.8% from a year earlier, after its August report showed house prices had fallen 1.0% year on year. The number of homes for sale reached a 12-year high, while buyer inquiries fell 9% from a year earlier. Rightmove property expert Colleen Babcock said the above-average rise ...
STOCKS | Jeffrey Gundlach Warns Higher U.S. Bond Yields Could Trigger a Recession
Binance News - Jeffrey Gundlach warned investors to watch rising interest rates. According to Sina Finance, the DoubleLine Capital chief investment officer said at an event in Manhattan last Thursday that U.S. Treasury yields, already near a two-decade high, could rise sharply further and spark market turmoil. He said that if rates truly begin to climb sharply, that would likely be enough to push the U.S. economy into recession and could trigger a wave of corporate failures. Gundlach also said long-term bond yields could break above 6%, prompting the U.S. Treasury to take larger intervention measures to calm market volatility; the Treasury recently announced a $6 billion long-bond buyback plan. ...
Insurance Australia Says Greensill Settlement Not Finalized
Binance News - Insurance Australia Group Ltd. said a settlement of proceedings brought by Credit Suisse entities over Greensill trade credit insurance policies has not been finalized, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Ingenia Rejects Warburg Pincus’ Sweetened $1.5 Billion Bid
Binance News - Ingenia Communities Group rejected a sweetened takeover offer from Warburg Pincus and its affiliates, saying the bid undervalues the Australian developer, according to Bloomberg. The private equity firm’s revised proposal was valued at $1.5 billion.
Swiss Deal Volume Rebounds as Private Equity Loses Ground
Binance News - Swiss dealmaking rose 20% to $44 billion in the first eight months of this year, while large corporate transactions crowded out private equity funds, according to Boston Consulting Group. Bloomberg reported the increase in Swiss deals as private equity faced tighter competition from bigger corporate transactions.
Polymarket Colts vs. Chiefs Safety Market Jumps to 23.5%
Binance News - Polymarket’s "Safety?" submarket in the "Colts vs. Chiefs" event saw the "Yes" probability swing sharply from 7.5% one hour earlier to 23.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 16 percentage point increase and came amid a warning to watch for the impact of breaking news.
STOCKS | US Equity Futures Rise as Traders Await US-China Talks
Binance News - US equity-index futures edged higher and the dollar held in a narrow range as traders awaited US-China talks ahead of a leaders summit later this week, according to Bloomberg. The moves came as markets looked ahead to the discussions before the summit.
Qatar Says the United States Wants a Deal With Iran
Binance News - Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said Qatar is in contact with the United States and Iran to help resume talks between Washington and Tehran. According to Sina Finance, he said several U.S. government officials have said the United States wants to reach a deal and end the conflict. Al-Ansari made the remarks during the Qatar Economic Forum in New York, saying Qatar has exchanged views with the United States and Iran over the past few weeks and is working to bridge differences. He did not provide a timetable for the talks to resume. ...
U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed After Dow Posts Third Straight Losing Week
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. stock futures were little changed on Sunday night after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a third straight losing week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 28 points, or 0.05%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.09% and 0.05%, respectively. The moves came after Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones on Saturday, and the U.S. State Department later warned Americans to reconsider travel to the Middle East as the U.S. and Iran traded threats to resume attacks. The Dow fell 1.7% last week for its worst performance since March, while the S&P 500 slipped about 0.1% and the Nasdaq rose 0.7%. The pullback followed the Federal Reserve's rate hike last week, the first in three years, as oil prices ...
AI TRENDS | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Has Shifted Into Profitable Product Businesses
Binance News - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence has moved from research into profitable product businesses, backing the spending that supports Nvidia's quarterly revenue guidance of $108 billion, up from $96.2 billion. According to NS3.AI, his comments come as investors question chip valuations after a selloff and warnings from AI leaders. Huang also plans to press for shared AI standards at a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
Four Armed Men Tie up Family in French Crypto Home Invasion
Bitcoin.com - Cryptocurrency networks are secured by advanced mathematics, but criminal networks in France are bypassing it entirely with iron bars and home invasions. In a terrifying new trend labeled “crypto-rapts,” organized gangs are targeting families to force physical transfers of digital wealth. The latest strike this weekend in northern France involved four armed men holding a […]
Saudi Airstrike on Yemen's Al-Jawf Province Kills 4, Injures 3, Houthi Media Says
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Al-Masirah TV, controlled by Yemen's Houthi movement, reported on the 20th that Saudi warplanes struck a communications tower in Yemen's northern Al-Jawf Province, killing 4 people and injuring 3.
Iranian President Pezeshkian to Address UN General Assembly on Wednesday
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian President Pezeshkian plans to speak at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, where he is expected to outline Iran's position on international developments, especially its stance on what it called the aggression war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. A high-level delegation will accompany him, and he will also hold high-level meetings and consultations with leaders from multiple countries during the UN General Assembly session. U.S. President Donald Trump will speak at the UN on Tuesday, after saying he was open to meeting the Iranian president at the UN.
Trump Says Proposed 250-Foot Arch Could House Drones, Snipers
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump said Sunday that the planned 250-foot-tall memorial arch near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would be converted into a "top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch" that could store ammunition and host drones and snipers. The Pentagon said it had no information beyond the president's statement, while the project faces legal challenges from three veterans and an architectural historian who say Congress must approve it before it can move forward. Trump said he agreed at the military's "strong request" to add the defensive features, and Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., called the idea of a drone launching site near DCA dangerous and unworkable. The arch has received early approval from the U.S. Commission of ...
U.S. President Donald Trump to Meet Ukrainian President Zelensky in New York on Tuesday
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelensky in New York on Tuesday as the United States works to reach an agreement to de-escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to ChainCatcher, the meeting comes amid U.S. efforts to secure a deal aimed at reducing tensions in the war.
AI TRENDS | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says Data Centers Should Be Better Designed
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said data centers should also meet certain aesthetic standards and could have been designed better, and added that he is not afraid of paying taxes, only of becoming poor.
Why keeping your private keys safe won’t always stop crypto theft
CryptoSlate - Almost 4,000 Bitcoin left Liquid's reserve on Sept. 6 through a withdrawal the network approved, even though the private keys used to authorize it hadn't been stolen. Software had accepted a withdrawal that should never have qualified. Liquid lets people move a Bitcoin-backed token on a separate blockchain designed for faster, more private transactions. Bitcoin […] The post Why keeping your private keys safe won’t always stop crypto theft appeared first on CryptoSlate.
RippleX Says Commercial Projects Are Preparing to Use XRP Ledger Batch V1.1
Binance News - RippleX engineering lead Ayo Akinyele said commercial projects, including asset managers, are preparing to use the XRP Ledger Batch V1.1 feature. According to Odaily, the feature can bundle up to eight transactions into a single operation and uses an all-or-nothing model for delivery-versus-payment settlement, while also allowing exchanges, wallets, and markets to combine service fees and customer payments. Of the 35 validator nodes being tracked, 30 now support the proposal, above the 28 votes needed to enter the activation countdown. The countdown began at 14:06:41 UTC on September 15, and if support stays at or above 80% during the ...
Trump Proposes Formation of AI Force With Limited Information
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Donald Trump wants to build something called an “AI Force.” He posted about it on Truth Social, and the tech… Read the original on Trump Unveils Ambiguous AI Force Plans, Calls for High-IQ “AI Czar” Applicants. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wintermute Holds $160 Million in Perpetual Futures Shorts With $3.57 Million Unrealized Loss
Binance News - Onchain Lens reported that Wintermute (0xecb...2b00) currently holds $160 million in perpetual futures shorts and has an unrealized loss of $3.57 million. According to Odaily, the position includes $53.05 million in ETH shorts, $26.66 million in BTC shorts, $17.84 million in SOL shorts, and $11.62 million in HYPE shorts, with 30-day trading volume of $16.91 billion.
BitMine Immersion and SharpLink Rebound as Ethereum Fundamentals Improve
Binance News - BitMine Immersion and SharpLink have rebounded sharply, with their shares rising to $26 and $9.35, respectively. According to NS3.AI, the companies hold 5,956,378 ETH and 868,699 ETH, while Ethereum's improving fundamentals and technical indicators could support further gains. The article said a move to $3,000 would value their holdings at $17.8 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, based on its projections.
Pimco CEO Roman Sees Rates Falling After Middle East Tensions Ease
Binance News - Pimco Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Roman said bond markets would release and rates would fall once there is a better outcome in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. Roman also described inflation and the inflation shock as “somehow transitory” in relation to events in the Middle East. He made the comments in an interview with David Gura at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition.
STOCKS | Yardeni Cuts S&P 500 Target as 10-Year Yield Holds at 5%
Binance News - US stocks enter the fourth week of September with the 10-year Treasury yield at 5%, while the Dow fell more than 1.5% the previous week and oil risks rose after a missile was fired at Riyadh. According to NS3.AI, Ed Yardeni lowered his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 8,400, warning that the 10-year yield may break above 5%. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet Thursday, with tariffs and rare earths among the issues at stake.
Evernorth Signs Note Purchase Agreement for 4% Convertible PIK Notes Due 2031
Binance News - Evernorth has signed a note purchase agreement with NH Investment & Securities to issue 4% convertible preferred PIK notes due 2031. According to Odaily, the transaction is contingent on Evernorth completing its business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, Pathfinder Digital Assets, and Ripple Labs, which is expected in the fourth quarter. The combined entity plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN, subject to exchange approval. Evernorth is an XRP treasury company.
More French Crypto Crime: Family Tied Up at Home
U.Today - A French family was tied up and held captive in their home after masked attackers allegedly targeted the father over his cryptocurrency involvement, forcing him to transfer roughly €40,000 in crypto. A French family was tied up and held captive in their home after masked attackers allegedly targeted the father over his cryptocurrency involvement, forcing him to transfer roughly €40,000 in crypto.
US Stocks Face 5% Treasury Yield, Riyadh Missile Strike, And Trump-Xi Meeting
Binance News - US stocks reopen Monday with the 10-year Treasury yield at 5%, the Dow down more than 1.5% last week, and oil risk rising after a missile strike on Riyadh. Four events could drive markets this week: Fed speakers and growth data on Wednesday, and President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. According to BeInCrypto, Ed Yardeni cut his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 8,400 as he warned the 10-year yield may break above 5%.
U.S. Central Command Says It Has Redirected 109 Merchant Ships
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, U.S. Central Command said that as of September 20, it had redirected 109 merchant ships to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations related to the maritime blockade on Iran.
What to Expect From US Stock Markets In the Fourth Week of September
BeInCrypto - Yields at 5%, a Houthi strike on Riyadh, flash growth data and the Trump-Xi summit will steer US stock markets. The post What to Expect From US Stock Markets In the Fourth Week of September appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Younger Investors Could Help Bitcoin ETFs Overtake Gold: Analyst
CryptoPotato - The analyst says Bitcoin's biggest hurdle with investors is volatility, but he expects that concern to fade as the market matures.
AI | Citi CEO Sees Surge in Patching to Protect AI Defenses
Binance News - Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said companies are racing to strengthen defenses around artificial-intelligence models, according to Bloomberg. Speaking at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum, UNGA Special Edition, Fraser said, "when Mythos came out, that was not a good day."
Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 14 Years Moving 100 BTC With 2,486,052% Gains
DailyHODL - A Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 is moving 100 BTC worth $8.09 million on September 19, 2026, realizing a 2,486,052% gain from a low basis. The post Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 14 Years Moving 100 BTC With 2,486,052% Gains appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
AI | Microsoft AI Chief Says China Shouldn’t Block AI Guardrails
Binance News - Microsoft Corp. artificial intelligence chief Mustafa Suleyman said concerns about China’s progress on AI should not be used as an argument against putting guardrails around the rapidly advancing technology, according to Bloomberg. Suleyman made the remarks in comments on regulation of AI.
Options Nearly Double Their Share as Crypto Derivatives Market Shifts: Report
CryptoPotato - Options are taking a larger role in crypto derivatives as traders increasingly use them for hedging and volatility trading.
GEOPOLITICS | Qatar Energy Chief Rejects Bessent’s View on Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - Qatar Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was “wrong” in saying the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years, according to Bloomberg. Kaabi made the comment in response to Bessent’s remarks on the waterway, which is a key route for energy shipments.
Falcons Option Jumps to 49.15% in Polymarket Panthers vs. Falcons Spread Market
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed sharp volatility in the Polymarket "Panthers vs. Falcons" event market, where the "Falcons" option in the "Spread -21.5" submarket rose from 6.15% one hour earlier to 49.15%. According to ChainCatcher, the move represented a 43% swing in the option's probability.
India's Cricket Obsession Lifts IPL Into a Billion-Dollar Business
Binance News - India's obsession with cricket has helped make the Indian Premier League one of the world's most valuable sports leagues, attracting foreign investors including Blackstone, according to Bloomberg. With only 10 teams serving a country of roughly 1.5 billion people, investors are citing scarcity, rising media consumption and India's economic growth as drivers of team valuations.
Qatar Energy Chief Al-Kaabi Sees LNG Expansion Starting in 2027
Binance News - Qatar expects inaugural output from its massive liquefied natural gas expansion in 2027, Energy Minister Sherida Al-Kaabi said, according to Bloomberg. Al-Kaabi said shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing projects across the country’s economy.
AI | General Atlantic's Bill Ford Sees Long-Term AI Investing Opportunity
Binance News - General Atlantic Chief Executive Officer Bill Ford said accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship have created one of the strongest environments for growth investing in his three decades in the business, with opportunities across the US, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, according to Bloomberg. Ford told David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend that geopolitical risks are reshaping global supply chains but not reversing globalization, and said AI should keep creating investment opportunities despite periods of overvaluation and safety concerns.
GEOPOLITICS | Qatar Says LNG Facility Repairs Could Take 2-3 Years
Binance News - Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investment Authority Chairman Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani said damage to the country’s LNG facilities could take two to three years to repair, according to Bloomberg. He said the conflict has contributed to a 7% economic contraction even as the non-hydrocarbon economy grows. Al-Thani also said Qatar’s strong fiscal position has allowed the Qatar Investment Authority to keep investing globally, with technology and AI among its main focus areas, while the central bank is deploying AI across its operations.
9 Days Left: XRP's Next Big Payments Upgrade Eyes Mainnet Activation
U.Today - Key amendment required for several high-value XRP Ledger use cases set to activate in next nine days. Key amendment required for several high-value XRP Ledger use cases set to activate in next nine days.
Cynthia Lummis Says Democrats Opposed Advancing CLARITY Act After Audit Requirement Was Added
Binance News - Cynthia Lummis said Democrats had previously required crypto projects that raised more than $25 million from the public to provide audited financial statements, and that requirement was written into the CLARITY Act. According to Odaily, Democrats ultimately voted against advancing the bill. The Senate held a procedural vote on advancing the CLARITY Act on September 15, but it did not pass.
European Commission Reviews Whether MiCA Needs Dedicated Staking Rules
Binance News - The European Commission is asking whether staking needs dedicated rules as part of its review of MiCA, but it has not proposed a staking license, capital requirement or final policy. According to NS3.AI, the consultation remains open until Sept. 30 at 23:59 CEST and could eventually inform legislation amending MiCA. The review could lead to new requirements that improve user protections, while also raising costs and concentrating staking activity among larger regulated firms.
EU staking review threatens crypto yields and network security could pay the price
CryptoSlate - Some of the most consequential financial rules begin with surprisingly little text. For example, on page 36 of the European Commission's current MiCA review, item 66 asks whether Europe's treatment of staking is adequate and, if it isn't, what requirements should apply to companies providing staking services. The question is brief, but the consequences wouldn't […] The post EU staking review threatens crypto yields and network security could pay the price appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Flips Tesla, Samsung in Market Cap
U.Today - This puts Bitcoin firmly among the world's most valuable financial assets and companies, above both Tesla and Samsung. This puts Bitcoin firmly among the world's most valuable financial assets and companies, above both Tesla and Samsung.
U.S. and China Begin Trade Talks in New York
Binance News - U.S. and Chinese trade teams began trade consultations in New York on the morning of September 20 local time. According to ChainCatcher, the talks started in the United States as part of ongoing economic and trade discussions between the two countries.
ChangXin Technology Announces Mass Production of Fifth-Generation Process Platform
Binance News - ChangXin Technology (688825.SH) said on September 20, 2026, at the World Manufacturing Convention that its fifth-generation process technology platform has entered mass production, and it also displayed a high-capacity LPDDR5X product built on the platform. According to Odaily, the company said the platform’s mass production will help expand its product lineup and strengthen its core competitiveness. As of the announcement date, products based on the fifth-generation process technology platform had not yet generated large-scale sales, and the company said the move would not have a material impact on operating results in the short term.