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Bitcoin eyes $215K as McDonald's AI pricing boosts interest; XRP ETFs struggle despite $121M inflow.
Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it
CryptoSlate - The new clearinghouse may clear fully collateralized derivatives; Coinbase's separate stock-futures proposal remains pending. The post Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Trump and AI chiefs sign 'morally binding' safety accord at White House
Cryptopolitan - The “morally binding” voluntary safety accord that President Donald Trump White House revealed after a meeting with the leaders and stakeholders of the US AI industry companies on Tuesday has caused a rift in Congress over whether to go along with them or not. The criticism from Capitol Hill draws on the frustration that past...
McDonald's AI ‘Pricing Engine’ Gauges What Customers Will Pay for a Big Mac: Report
Decrypt - Machine-learning models set an 'optimal price' per item per restaurant, and have widened the gap between branches two miles apart.
XRP ETFs Pull in $121M This Month but Their Assets Keep Shrinking
Bitcoin.com - U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have taken in $121.4 million in September on a five-session inflow streak, even as their net assets slide with XRP stuck under $1.50. The $121.4 Million Figure Broken Down The funds sat flat on Monday, Sept. 21, then took in roughly $20 million, $18 million, $14.9 million and $22.6 […]
A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right
CoinTelegraph - As the European Commission’s MiCA review consultation closes, Europe must decide whether its crypto rulebook is protecting the market without making it too costly to build in.
MEXC Adds Another 1,000 BTC to Guardian Fund, Strengthening User Protection
BeInCrypto - MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced the addition of another 1,000 BTC to its Guardian Fund, marking the second major BTC allocation to the fund this year. The latest addition follows MEXC’s May commitment to expand the Guardian Fund from $100 million to $500 million over two years, further strengthening the The post MEXC Adds Another 1,000 BTC to Guardian Fund, Strengthening User Protection appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto hardware wallets compared for 2026
CoinTelegraph - From touchscreen and QR-code devices to NFC cards and Bitcoin-only models, this guide compares hardware wallets by security, connectivity, usability and recovery options to help users choose the right fit.
Bitcoin Price at $83,000 Turns a Silk Road-Era Whale’s $70 Into $1.7M
Bitcoin.com - A Bitcoin address whose coins had not moved since May 2011 shifted 20.43 BTC worth about $1.7 million earlier today, ending a 15.4-year sleep. Analyzing the Origin of the Coins Onchain Lens unearthed the move earlier today, estimating that the whale picked up its bitcoin haul at a staggering $3 to $4. The individual is […]
Raven Raises at $90M Valuation From CMCC Global and Coinbase Ventures for Prediction Markets
BeInCrypto - Raven raises at a $90 million pre-money valuation from CMCC Global and Coinbase Ventures to become the one-stop shop for prediction markets The HFT firm, already a market maker across major centralised and decentralised exchanges, is taking its prediction markets liquidity business further. Prediction markets are growing faster than the infrastructure beneath them. The sector The post Raven Raises at $90M Valuation From CMCC Global and Coinbase Ventures for Prediction Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Floats Data Center ‘Dividends’ for Communities After White House AI Summit
DailyHODL - President Donald Trump is pitching direct “dividend” payments to people who live near data centers as a way to share the boom from AI infrastructure buildouts. The comments came Tuesday after he hosted technology leaders at the White House. “The people are going to benefit directly, whether its teachers that get paid a bonus, whether […] The post Trump Floats Data Center ‘Dividends’ for Communities After White House AI Summit appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin $215K Scenario Emerges as BTC Reclaims Key Market Levels
CryptoPotato - A stronger dollar is the main headwind analysts see, but they argue past dollar rallies have hurt gold far more than Bitcoin.
Your Next Congress May Be Shaped by $300M in AI Money, Bernie Sanders Warns
BeInCrypto - Senator Bernie Sanders said the artificial intelligence (AI) industry plans to spend more than $300 million this election cycle. He called for a ban on super PACs, arguing the money lets AI shape Congress. AI-linked groups have raised or pledged hundreds of millions of dollars for November. That money flows to both sides of the The post Your Next Congress May Be Shaped by $300M in AI Money, Bernie Sanders Warns appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin could put the average ETF buyer back in losses this week
CryptoSlate - A 2.2% decline from Tuesday’s captured quote would reach Seyffart’s average holder cost estimate; yields and ETF flows will help show what follows. The post Bitcoin could put the average ETF buyer back in losses this week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
GhostSwap Review 2026: Privacy-Oriented Crypto Swaps
CryptoPotato - GhostSwap is a cryptocurrency swap platform that’s predominantly built around three core principles: speed, user control, and privacy. Instead of operating like a conventional centralized exchange, where users typically have to create an account, complete identity verification, and deposit funds into an exchange-controlled wallet, GhostSwap is designed to function as a non-custodial exchange service. Users […]
15-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Suddenly Awakens
U.Today - A Bitcoin wallet dating back to 2011 has suddenly come back to life, moving 20.43 BTC worth roughly $1.7 million after more than 15 years of complete inactivity. A Bitcoin wallet dating back to 2011 has suddenly come back to life, moving 20.43 BTC worth roughly $1.7 million after more than 15 years of complete inactivity.
Delta Flyers Won't Get Starlink. Elon Musk Says Its CEO ‘Will Lose His Job' for That
BeInCrypto - Elon Musk says Delta's CEO will lose his job over the Delta Starlink rejection as the airline bets on Amazon Leo. The post Delta Flyers Won't Get Starlink. Elon Musk Says Its CEO ‘Will Lose His Job' for That appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Gemini Founder Winklevoss Says Zcash Feels Like Crypto in 2019
U.Today - Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss says the current excitement surrounding Zcash (ZEC) feels reminiscent of crypto in 2019. Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss says the current excitement surrounding Zcash (ZEC) feels reminiscent of crypto in 2019.
Your Cat’s Unique Vocalization May Mimic the Sound of an Infants Cry
Bitcoin.com - A 2009 Current Biology study led by University of Sussex researcher Karen McComb found that cats purring to solicit food embed a hidden high-frequency element peaking between 220 and 520 Hz (mean 380 Hz) inside the usual low rumble. The team said the component resembles a human infant’s cry, and 50 volunteers rated these “solicitation […]
3 Cryptocurrencies AI Predicts Could Explode This October
CryptoPotato - BTC is not among the selected potential winners but XRP has found its way.
Kalshi in advanced talks to raise new funding at $40B valuation: Reuters
CoinTelegraph - The prediction market was valued at $22 billion in a $1 billion funding round just four months ago, after doubling its valuation from December.
The Dollar Is Having Its Best Month Since June, and Bitcoin Hasn't Blinked Yet
BeInCrypto - The US Dollar Index (DXY) is heading for its best month since June. The index has gained nearly 2% in September amid hawkish Federal Reserve signals. This tends to weigh on Bitcoin (BTC), yet the largest cryptocurrency has gained 6.14% this month. It now heads into October, historically its strongest month by median return. What The post The Dollar Is Having Its Best Month Since June, and Bitcoin Hasn't Blinked Yet appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase Plans Digital Pokémon Pulls With Real Cards Behind Them
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase wants customers to open Pokémon packs on their phones and collect real cards they may never touch. Its Sept. 28 teaser promised physical backing, vault storage, and delivery on request, bringing the crypto exchange into a business where Gamestop already sells digital packs costing up to $2,500. Curiously, in established blockchain versions of this […]
Ripple No Longer Member of BIS Cross-Border Payments Task Force
Bitcoin.com - Ripple confirmed to Bitcoin.com News that it is no longer on a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) cross-border payments task force that it joined in 2023. The confirmation comes just weeks following a BIS paper on XRP Ledger (XRPL) that prompted questions among crypto industry observers—and none of the parties have explained how that research […]
Robinhood plans 24/7 stock trading as Wall Street moves toward crypto hours
Cryptopolitan - On September 29, Robinhood announced that it intends to allow clients to participate in trading in a selection of US stocks and ETFs around the clock during weekends, bringing equity trading to the level of continuous operation that has been characteristic of cryptocurrency markets for years. This decision, as per Reuters, enhances Robinhood’s current 24-hour...
US appeals court upholds Thomson Reuters win in landmark AI copyright case
Cryptopolitan - A US appeals court upheld Thomson Reuters’ copyright victory against ROSS Intelligence, rejecting the legal-research company’s fair-use defense over its use of Westlaw material to train an AI search engine, Reuters reported on September 29. The outcome of the case could have implications that extend beyond the realm of legal research. In the event that...
Binance Pay lets visitors spend crypto at PayPay merchants in Japan
CoinTelegraph - Binance Pay will let overseas users spend more than 100 cryptocurrencies at PayPay-supported merchants in Japan through HIVEX, while stores receive yen.
Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses
CryptoSlate - The DAO would keep the contracts, but Sentora would set market risk controls and suppliers have no specified loss cushion in the plan. The post Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Trump accord calls for tech firms to ‘self police’ their own frontier AI
CoinTelegraph - The voluntary accord puts much of the responsibility for managing frontier AI risks on developers.
Multicoin Capital Invests in Grass as Network Reports Revenue Growth
Binance News - Multicoin Capital partner Shayon Sengupta said on September 29 that Multicoin has invested in decentralized bandwidth network Grass through both its hedge fund and venture fund. According to ChainCatcher, Grass is positioning itself as a read layer for machine intelligence and has spent about 18 months using crypto incentives to recruit contributors to share idle bandwidth for querying and parsing the public internet. Grass said more than 6 million contributors have received dollar-denominated rewards funded by revenue generated directly from their contributions. The company reported $17 million in revenue in 2025 and another $17 million in the ...
Polymarket Red Sox-Yankees Submarket Swings to 50% After Sharp Move
Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees event saw the probability of the "over" option for "first 5 innings total runs above 5.5" jump from 20.5% one hour earlier to 50%, a 29.5% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was monitored by Catcher Predict, which noted that sudden news may have affected the market.
China September Official Manufacturing PMI, RatingDog Manufacturing PMI, U.S. ADP Employment, Core PCE Due
Binance News - According to Jin10, China’s September official manufacturing PMI, China’s September RatingDog manufacturing PMI, U.S. September ADP employment, and the annual rate of U.S. August core PCE price index are due to be released.
GEOPOLITICS | Mongolian Stocks Set for World-Leading Quarter on Commodity Boom
Binance News - Mongolia is on course to be the world’s best stock market this quarter as a commodity boom lifts local shares, according to Bloomberg. The landlocked North Asian country has been insulated from the volatile AI trade.
STOCKS | South Korea's Tax Revenue Seen at Record High on Global Chip Boom
Binance News - South Korea expects national tax revenue to surge to a record high this year, underscoring the large gains from the semiconductor industry and supporting President Lee Jae-myung's ambitious investment plan. According to Sina Finance, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said 2026 tax revenue is expected to reach 478.6 trillion won, up 28% year on year. The forecast is 63.2 trillion won, or 15.2%, above the estimate in this year's supplementary budget, as income from chip profits, special dividends, and stock trading has exceeded expectations. It would be the first time South Korea's annual tax revenue has topped 400 trillion won, about 21% above the previous ...
OpenAI launches Dots to fight Meta for the enterprise AI market
Cryptopolitan - On September 29, OpenAI unveiled Dots, always-on AI agents that can work toward a user’s goals across the network of connected applications without any daily oversight. This step will elevate its competition with Meta from chatbots to business software. The competition is gradually turning into a question of who has dominion over the domain in...
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei, TAIEX Futures Rebound Overnight on Chip Strength as US Yields Hit 2007 High
Binance News - According to Yonhap, JPX and the Hong Kong Economic Times, Asian index-futures firmed in the overnight session even as US Treasury yields extended their climb — the 10-year yield touched 5.293%, its highest since 2007, and the 30-year reached 5.621% — while the three main US stock gauges edged lower (Dow -0.26%, S&P 500 -0.17%, Nasdaq -0.09%). Chip names bucked the softness, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 1.32%, Micron up 1.1% and Meta up 3.2%. Nikkei 225 index futures rallied in Osaka overnight. The near-month December 2026 contract settled its night session at 66,310, up 480 points, per JPX official data. ...
STOCKS | Japan and South Korea Stocks Open Higher
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Nikkei 225 opened on September 30, Wednesday, up 600.53 points, or 0.92%, at 66,081.80, while South Korea's KOSPI opened up 79.51 points, or 1.16%, at 6,950.32.
U.S. Airfares Hit 10-Year High as Fuel Costs Surge
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. airline ticket prices for domestic flights during the traditional holiday period at the end of November are up about 31% from a year earlier, reaching their highest level in 10 years, as high oil prices have recently driven a sharp rise in U.S. aviation fuel costs. If aviation fuel prices remain elevated, U.S. ticket prices are expected to keep rising.
Project Eleven Acquires Riva Labs to Expand Post-Quantum Security Capabilities
Binance News - Digital asset post-quantum security infrastructure company Project Eleven has acquired Riva Labs to expand its capabilities in post-quantum signatures, wallets, multiparty computation, and account abstraction. According to ChainCatcher, the deal also includes Riva Labs’ technology and intellectual property developed on Ethereum and other public blockchains. Riva Labs’ work includes hash-based post-quantum signatures, post-quantum MPC, account abstraction, wallet infrastructure, and hardware signing, and it has demonstrated post-quantum signatures on consumer hardware. Project Eleven said the team and technology will be integrated into its research and product work on ...
VRAX Draws Community Attention on Robinhood as Market Cap Reaches $3.82 Million
Binance News - VRAX is drawing community attention on Robinhood, with a current market capitalization of $3.82 million. According to Odaily, one source said Vlad has just released Commander Vrax, and another source said Commander Vrax is now a cat. Another post on X said Cashcat has a new cat friend named VRAX.
AMD CEO Lisa Su Reportedly to Visit South Korea Next Month for Semiconductor Meeting
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, industry sources said AMD CEO Lisa Su is expected to visit South Korea next month to meet with executives from South Korean semiconductor companies and government officials. She is also expected to attend a meeting in Seoul on October 8, with chief executives from major South Korean AI chip companies, including Rebellions, FuriosaAI, and Mobilint, expected to join. Sources said Su is also expected to meet South Korea's Minister of Science and ICT, Bae Kyung-hoon, before or after the meeting, and to coordinate meetings with leaders of major South Korean companies, including Samsung Electronics. During her visit in March, Su met Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong. Samsung Electronics has supplied AMD with HBM3E chips since 2025 for its latest ...
STOCKS | UK Auto Output Rises 5.7% in August
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, industry data released on Wednesday showed that UK automobile production rebounded in August, supported by a recovery in domestic car demand, although intensifying EU trade disputes could pressure the industry's long-term outlook. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said UK auto output rose 5.7% in August to 40,872 vehicles. It also said more than 1 billion pounds of investment from companies including McLaren, Nissan, and Bentley was an important sign of the industry's long-term prospects. ...
Bain Capital Considers Buying Data Center Firm Edged for Over $15 Billion
Binance News - Bain Capital is participating in a bid to acquire Edged, a data center company under Koch Inc. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Bain Capital has held talks on the deal, which could value Edged at more than $15 billion. Edged was co-founded by Koch and entrepreneur Jakob Carnemark and focuses on the development, construction, and operation of data centers. According to Sina Finance, the potential transaction would be Bain Capital's first large-scale private equity investment in the U.S. data center sector.
STOCKS | Paramount Streaming Chief Cindy Holland Resigns Before Warner Bros. Deal
Binance News - Cindy Holland will step down as streaming chief at Paramount Skydance Corp., effective immediately. According to Sina Finance, the move was disclosed in an internal memo reviewed by the media. Holland was appointed to the role last year by Paramount CEO David Ellison after Skydance Media, led by Ellison, took control of Paramount. Her departure means HBO CEO Casey Bloys is likely to be a candidate to lead Paramount's streaming business after Paramount completes its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., the parent company of HBO. ...
STOCKS | Robinhood to Launch Weekend Trading for Stocks and ETFs
Binance News - Robinhood Markets Inc. plans to launch weekend trading for selected stocks and exchange-traded funds, a first for modern U.S. financial markets. According to Sina Finance, the service will extend trading beyond the current session from 8 p.m. New York time on Sunday to 8 p.m. on Friday, with orders routed to a venue operated by Bruce Markets. Robinhood Chief Brokerage Officer Steve Quirk said in a statement, "Breaking news does not wait for the opening bell." The company also said it has opened access to more AI agent trading tools for customers.
Deloitte UK Partner Pay Rises to $1.5 Million on AI Demand
Binance News - Deloitte UK said average pay for equity partners rose to about 1.13 million pounds, or $1.5 million, last year, up 7% from the previous year. According to Sina Finance, the firm said demand for artificial intelligence consulting boosted profits. Deloitte UK reported revenue of about 5.8 billion pounds for the fiscal year ended May 31, up 2%, in a statement released on Wednesday. Chief Executive Darren Graves said AI has shifted from a “tool-level issue” to more of a change-management issue, with clients focusing on AI deployment, trust, and cybersecurity. ...
Morgan Stanley Leak Raises Questions Over Asia Deal Pipeline Impact
Binance News - According to CNBC, Morgan Stanley's accidental disclosure of confidential information about its Asia deal pipeline has raised questions about the potential effect on client relationships. People familiar with the matter said the leak may have competitive implications, but it does not necessarily mean the bank will lose mandates, and one buy-side source said its firm is not reconsidering its mandates with Morgan Stanley. Another source, whose company is working with Morgan Stanley on a capital raise, said it had no plans to revisit the mandate and that the incident drew little attention. A banker familiar with the matter said the fallout could differ by client and how each viewed the disclosure, adding that some of the deals were still in the pipeline and that ...
Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules
CryptoSlate - Letters of credit can cover site obligations without equivalent cash deposits, while borrowing would add corporate debt exposure. The post Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Polymarket Chicago White Sox Option Jumps to 88.5% in Astros Matchup
Binance News - The probability for the Chicago White Sox option in Polymarket’s Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros market surged to 88.5% from 50.5% one hour earlier, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 38% swing in the submarket and was linked to a reported sudden news impact.
US Plans Swap Release of 40 Million Barrels From Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Binance News - The U.S. Department of Energy's Strategic Petroleum Reserve program office on the 29th issued an invitation notice planning to release 40 million barrels of crude oil to the market through a swap arrangement. According to Sina Finance, companies seeking to participate in the swap must submit proposals in the coming days, and after the swap contracts are announced, the federal government expects to deliver the reserve oil in batches in November and December. Companies can begin returning the crude oil as early as April 2027, with the latest repayment deadline at the end of 2029. According to Sina Finance, the Energy Department said U.S. Strategic Petroleum ...
Jim Cramer Says Wall Street May Be Overreacting to Meta's Muse AI Threat
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wall Street may be overreacting to the threat Meta's Muse AI agent poses to consumer stocks, arguing that investors should assess each company’s exposure instead of selling entire industries. He said the latest AI disruption trade, dubbed "consumer inertia," has hit names including Planet Fitness, Airbnb, Booking Holdings, SiriusXM and Charles Schwab since Muse launched on Sept. 8, but he questioned whether the selloff will last. Cramer compared the move to the earlier "SaaSpocalypse" in enterprise software and said companies with strong track records can recover, citing Salesforce as an example. He pointed to Life Time as a gym operator whose upscale members may ...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall by 1.425 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings fell by 1.425 tons from the previous day to 1,057.407 tons.
MongoDB Is Not Rushing to Name a CEO Successor, Ittycheria Says
Binance News - MongoDB Interim President and CEO Dev Ittycheria said the company is not in a rush to find a CEO successor after Meta Platforms tapped former MongoDB CEO Chirantan “CJ” Desai to lead a new AI platform for enterprise customers, according to Bloomberg. Ittycheria made the comments on "Bloomberg The Close."
BlackRock Says AI Could Drive Demand For Crypto
Binance News - BlackRock said AI and crypto are built for the same user, a machine, and argued artificial intelligence could become an overlooked source of demand for digital assets. According to BeInCrypto, the firm’s research paper, “The Machine-Native Economy,” was co-written by Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s head of digital assets. The paper said stablecoins moved more than $11 trillion in 2025, while BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) held $67 billion on September 25. It also said AI payments remain limited and cited tests in which models chose stablecoins to spend and Bitcoin to save.
Oil Steadies as Middle East Supply Returns Near Pre-War Levels
Binance News - Oil steadied after its biggest drop in more than a week as supply from the Middle East rose to near pre-war levels, according to Bloomberg. Saudi Arabia resumed flows through a pipeline that avoids the Strait of Hormuz.
Fed October Rate-Hike Odds Fall to 50%
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch shows a 49.6% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged at 3.75%-4.00% at its October meeting and a 50.4% probability of a 25-basis-point hike. By December, the probability of keeping rates unchanged at 3.75%-4.00% is 8.5%, while the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike is 49.8% and the probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike is 41.8%.
Kalshi Seeks $1 Billion Funding Round at $40 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Prediction market operator Kalshi is in talks for a $1 billion funding round at a target valuation of $40 billion. According to Odaily, existing investors Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management are discussing leading the round, while Tiger Global and Dragoneer Investment Group are also in talks. The financing has not been completed, and the final investor list and closing date have not been disclosed. Kalshi raised $300 million in October 2025 at a $5 billion valuation and completed a $1 billion financing in May 2026 at a $22 billion valuation. ...
Trump to Announce $54 Billion Alaska LNG Plan Amid Midterm Pressure
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a South Korean investment plan of about $200 billion in the United States, including $54 billion in funding for a long-stalled Alaska gas export project. According to Sina Finance, a Republican senator has been pushing the project in a heated reelection campaign. According to Sina Finance, the proposed announcement would be among the first projects backed under last year’s U.S.-South Korea trade agreement, which included a $350 billion investment pledge in the United States. Trump is expected to make the announcement on Wednesday in the Oval Office. ...
STOCKS | Pentagon Selects Boeing to Build U.S. Navy's Next-Generation Fighter
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the U.S. Pentagon said Boeing will build the U.S. Navy's next-generation fighter, the sixth-generation F/A-XX strike fighter. The Pentagon said the contract for the full development phase is worth $20 billion.
Trump Spurns AI Rules, Opts for Voluntary Audits
Binance News - US President Donald Trump shot down the idea of new federal regulations on artificial intelligence after meeting top industry executives at the White House amid growing global concern over the technology's threats, according to Bloomberg. In lieu of new rules, Trump and the executives agreed on a framework to partner with outside auditors to conduct safety assessments of models and implement stronger internal controls, according to a copy of an accord signed by the president and Silicon Valley leaders after a lunch on AI risks Tuesday. The event drew nearly two dozen leaders, including Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Afterward, Trump said existing laws ...
Nielsen CFO Jessica Holscott on Private Ownership and Creator Measurement
Binance News - Nielsen Chief Financial Officer Jessica Holscott said private ownership has accelerated the company’s transformation and that its DoubleVerify acquisition expands Nielsen across the advertising workflow, according to Bloomberg. She also said Nielsen is working to create a standard measurement system for creators and digital content.
Mediators Push to Restart U.S.-Iran Talks Over Temporary Draft
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Financial Times reported that mediators are pushing again for an agreement between the United States and Iran, and are expected to submit a revised temporary draft to Iran on Tuesday after mediation between U.S. and Iranian officials on Monday. Under the draft, Iran would allow ships to pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States would lift its blockade on Iranian ports. Mediators hope the temporary deal will advance talks on a final plan to end the war. One official said the talks have made progress, but the parties are still bargaining over the sequence of implementation for the next stage. The next steps include the United States restoring oil waivers, allowing Iran to sell oil, giving Tehran access to some frozen overseas assets, ...
Coinbase Faces $25M Loss Claim From Crypto Investor
CryptoPotato - Coinbase's public response to the investor offered a path to investigate his claim, with the exchange saying it had contacted him by DM.
Ethereum Gets Another Privacy Boost as Aztec Brings Back zk.money
Decrypt - Aztec Labs relaunched its self-custodial zk.money wallet on Aztec Network, letting users make private stablecoin payments using readable tags.
White House AI Agreement Calls for Regular Safety Standard Talks With Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google
Binance News - The White House artificial intelligence agreement says Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google will regularly discuss AI safety standards. According to ChainCatcher, the agreement outlines ongoing discussions among the companies on safety-related standards.
AI | Bloom Energy CEO Says Power Demand Is Rising Across Data Centers, Factories and Hospitals
Binance News - Bloom Energy marked its 25th anniversary by ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell days after joining the S&P 500, according to Bloomberg. CEO K.R. Sridhar said Bloom’s on-site power systems are becoming a standard solution as demand rises from data centers, factories and hospitals. He spoke with Romaine Bostick on "The Close."
Musk Expects Starship Launches to Reach Weekly or Biweekly Pace Next Year
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump is not mentioned in this report. According to ChainCatcher, Elon Musk said Starship is expected to reach a launch frequency of once a week or once every two weeks next year.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says White House Statement Is Highly Binding
Binance News - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the statement reached at the White House is highly binding. According to ChainCatcher, Huang made the remark without providing further details.
Accelevation Set to Price US IPO at $18 a Share
Binance News - Accelevation Holdings Corp. is poised to price its US initial public offering at $18 per share, below the marketed range, according to Bloomberg. The deal follows the postponement of a handful of first-time share sales.
Grayscale Names Zcash As Top Digital-Currency Bet
Binance News - Grayscale spotlighted Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP and Zcash in its Currencies Crypto Sector, with Zcash singled out as the asset with the most room to grow. According to BeInCrypto, Grayscale’s Zach Pandl said Zcash could gradually take some of Bitcoin’s market share as demand for private digital payments rises. Grayscale said Zcash’s market cap has climbed from about $4 billion in March to $24.27 billion today, while ZEC trades near $1,431 and has risen almost 19-fold over the past year.
Elon Musk: SpaceX and Tesla Aim for 200 GW of Solar Production Annually
Binance News - According to Jin10, Elon Musk said SpaceX and Tesla's goal is to achieve 200 GW of solar production each year.
GEOPOLITICS | Carney Announces C$1.2 Billion for Ocean Conservation
Binance News - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced C$1.2 billion ($846 million) for ocean and marine conservation ahead of an expected decision on whether to designate an oil pipeline to the west coast as a project of national interest, according to Bloomberg.
OIL PRICES FALL AS SAUDI ARABIA BOOSTS KEY PIPELINE SUPPLY
Binance News - Oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia increased supply through a key pipeline, outweighing market concerns over the U.S.-Iran standoff. According to Sina Finance, Brent crude closed below $103 a barrel, while the more active December futures settled at about $96. According to Sina Finance, Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline has reportedly restored about half of its transport capacity after a drone attack. The Trump administration is also releasing up to 40 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, adding further pressure to prices. ...
David Fincher to End Netflix Deal After Long Run
Binance News - David Fincher is ending his deal with Netflix after working with the streaming service longer than almost any other creative, according to Bloomberg. Fincher started as a director and executive producer on Netflix's landmark original series House of Cards.
XRP Ledger Tapped for Brazil's $4 Trillion Securities Market
U.Today - The XRP Ledger has scored one of its most significant institutional adoption wins to date. The XRP Ledger has scored one of its most significant institutional adoption wins to date.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg: Tech Companies Agree to Strong Internal Controls for AI Audits
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said tech companies agreed to establish "strong" internal controls and conduct multi-level audits of artificial intelligence.
PGIM Seeks AI Exposure Cap in CLOs
Binance News - PGIM, Prudential Financial Inc.'s asset management arm, was the anchor investor on a recent collateralized loan obligation that included a safeguard limiting AI-related debt to 15%, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg reported the cap was designed to avoid too much exposure to AI-related debt.
OpenAI valuation could hit $1.4T in new funding round: Report
CoinTelegraph - OpenAI is reportedly seeking another $30 billion from investors as the ChatGPT developer pushes its long-awaited public market debut into 2027.
BTCNow Launches Bitcoin Installment Purchase Plan With Fixed Monthly Payments
Binance News - Bitcoin News said on X that BTCNow has launched a Bitcoin installment purchase plan that lets users lock in Bitcoin at the price on the day of purchase and pay in 60 fixed monthly installments over five years. According to Odaily, the Bitcoin price will not change with each monthly payment, and the Bitcoin will be held in trust until it is fully paid off. BitGo will provide custody services. The plan does not include margin calls or forced liquidation if Bitcoin prices fall, and BTCNow plans to expand it across the United States in the coming months.
JPMorgan Says Bitcoin’s $85,000 Production Cost Is A Soft Floor
Binance News - JPMorgan said Bitcoin’s production cost of about $85,000 is a “soft floor” for the market as miners regain some relief after months of losses. According to BeInCrypto, analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said BTC traded at $85,795 on Sept. 23, just above JPMorgan’s estimated mining cost of $84,948, after spending 280 days below that level. The bank said higher prices should reduce forced selling, though miners are still sending coins to exchanges when BTC rallies.
Polymarket hires ex-Goldman Sachs partner as prediction markets land on House watchlist
Cryptopolitan - Polymarket has confirmed the appointment of Lisa Mantil as head of institutional growth. Mantil was a partner at Goldman Sachs and was there for nearly 3 decades. The move is seen as a wager on Wall Street money, and it happens as regulators, state AGs, and lawmakers in DC place more attention on prediction markets....
Iranian President Pezeshkian Emphasizes Iran Will Not Give Up Nuclear Rights
Binance News - According to Jin10, the head of the Iranian president's office said Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized in a speech that Iran would not give up its nuclear rights under any circumstances, calling it one of the speech's key points.
GEOPOLITICS | OPEC+ Seen Keeping Crude Quotas Steady Next Month
Binance News - Key OPEC+ members are likely to keep crude production quotas unchanged for next month when they meet this weekend, according to two delegates. Bloomberg reported the delegates said the group is expected to stick with its current plan.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Opens Door to New EU Relationship Options
Binance News - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would present different options for a new relationship between Britain and the European Union, leaving room for the possibility of rejoining the bloc after the next general election. According to Sina Finance, Burnham made the remarks on Tuesday in his first speech as prime minister at the Labour Party's annual conference. He said he would try to build consensus on Britain's needs and explore a more radical way to rebuild ties with the EU. Burnham's spokesman later declined to rule out a pledge to rejoin the EU before the latest possible general election in August 2029. ...
White Cap Loan Amendment Offering Delayed
Binance News - Banks have postponed an offering to amend and extend White Cap Supply Holdings LLC’s $4.13 billion loan, according to Bloomberg. The delay is a setback for the CD&R-backed construction-supplies distributor’s effort to push out debt maturities.
Apple Pay Reportedly Set for India Launch on Tuesday
Binance News - Apple is expected to launch Apple Pay in India later on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the matter. According to ChainCatcher, the rollout would mark the service’s entry into the Indian market, though no further details were provided.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Announces More Than 20 Launches at DevDay 2026, Including Always-On Dots Agents
Binance News - OpenAI announced more than 20 launches at DevDay 2026, including always-on Dots agents that each get a cloud computer. According to NS3.AI, its Ultrafast tier can generate tokens up to 8x faster in Codex. The Ultrafast option is available on the $500-per-month Pro 500 plan.
Fed Traders Trim Bets on October Rate Hike After Williams Says There Is No Rush
Binance News - According to Jin10, traders have cut bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in October, and after New York Fed President John C. Williams said there is no rush to act, markets now expect the Fed to raise rates only once more by year-end.
Paramount Skydance Promises $6 Billion in Cost Cuts for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Binance News - Paramount Skydance Corp. said it plans to cut $6 billion in costs within three years as it seeks to secure lenders for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI profitability surges as annual recurring revenue surges from $25B to $70B
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI’s annual recurring revenue is about to reach $70 billion, due to business customers signing on at roughly twice the rate they did in July. OpenAI is working to close the revenue gap between its business and Anthropic’s while both labs aim to launch IPOs. Is OpenAI performing better than Anthropic? OpenAI’s annualized revenue run...
Polymarket Fed October Decision Market Sees Sharp Rise in No-Change Odds
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket for the Federal Reserve’s October decision saw the odds of the “no change” outcome jump from 31.5% an hour earlier to 52.5%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 21 percentage point swing in the prediction market amid the impact of breaking news.
GEOPOLITICS | Musalem Says Clear Fed Guidance Improves Policy Transmission
Binance News - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said clear communication on how a central bank will adjust interest rates based on incoming data can improve monetary policy transmission and lead to better economic outcomes, according to Bloomberg. He made the remarks during an event in London.
STOCKS | Chicago Approves Morgan Stanley-Led $2.5 Billion Parking Meter Sale
Binance News - A Morgan Stanley-led investor group won Chicago approval for its $2.5 billion sale of a parking-meter operation to Stonepeak Partners, according to Bloomberg. The deal ends months of political turmoil around the transaction.
Austan Goolsbee: Fed May Need to Respond to Persistent Supply Shocks
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee again said the Federal Reserve may need to respond to supply shocks that do not fade on their own. Speaking at an event on Tuesday, he said policymakers must consider responding to these persistent shocks, adding that corporate profit margins remain elevated but are narrowing.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Launches Plugin Extensions
Binance News - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is rolling out plugin extensions, allowing developers to build plugins that are "essentially like native ChatGPT apps" and distribute them through OpenAI. According to Sina Finance, Altman said plugin extensions let users build editors, dashboards, and full workspaces directly in ChatGPT and Codex, and he shared an example of a meeting app built with the extensions that shows upcoming meetings inside the chatbot.
Ripple Reveals Entire Swell Lineup: Key Names
U.Today - Ripple has unveiled the full agenda for Swell 2026, bringing together major names from crypto, Wall Street and global banking. Ripple has unveiled the full agenda for Swell 2026, bringing together major names from crypto, Wall Street and global banking.
Disney Lays Off Around 300 Employees in Latest Cost-Cutting Round
Binance News - According to CNBC, Walt Disney is laying off around 300 employees in its latest round of job cuts since CEO Josh D'Amaro took the helm earlier this year. The majority of the cuts were in human resources and technology roles. In April, Disney planned to eliminate as many as 1,000 roles as D'Amaro consolidated its enterprise marketing division, and further cuts were made in July across corporate functions, including at Pixar, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television and Disney's studios. Disney warned in its August earnings report that it was evaluating ways to reduce costs and said it was considering reductions in labor and SG&A. D'Amaro became CEO in March, replacing Bob Iger, and has prioritized a strategy called "One Disney" aimed at better aligning the company's divisions.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Persian Gulf Islands Are a Frontline Position for Territorial Defense
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Persian Gulf islands are a "frontline position" for Iran's territorial defense, and that Iran will continue to strengthen local defense capabilities, combat readiness, and intelligence monitoring capabilities.
AI | Hester Peirce Says SEC Has "Turned Corner" on Crypto
Binance News - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has "turned corner" on crypto, according to Bloomberg. Peirce joined Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto" in her final week as an SEC commissioner and discussed how the crypto industry has changed over her almost nine years at the agency.
Alkanes Accounted for 61.1% of Bitcoin Transactions From June 23 Through Sept. 20
Binance News - SUBFROST said Alkanes accounted for 61.1% of Bitcoin transactions from June 23 through Sept. 20. According to NS3.AI, almost all of that activity was DIESEL minting. The company also said Alkanes used 40.3% of Bitcoin block space by weight during the same period.
Trump Trade Adviser Navarro Tells Canadian Lobbyists to "Get Out" of the U.S.
Binance News - Peter Navarro, a longtime trade adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, sharply criticized Canadian lobbyists at a conference in Washington on Tuesday, saying they should leave the United States. According to Sina Finance, Navarro said Canadian lobbying in the U.S. should stop and warned that interference in elections in Maine or Michigan would bring a heavier price. Navarro, who serves as the White House senior adviser for trade and manufacturing, is one of the Trump administration's main tariff and trade hawks. His remarks came after U.S.-Canada trade talks broke down in August, followed by U.S. tariffs on Canada and retaliatory tariffs imposed earlier this month by ...