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NVIDIA drops, Apple soars; AI's crypto potential noted; Binance expands services amid market shifts.
Why Is NVIDIA Getting Cheaper While Apple Hits New All-Time Highs
BeInCrypto - Apple shares reached a fresh all-time high on September 21, 2026. The stock touched nearly $345 intraday before settling near $339. NVIDIA, meanwhile, trades near record levels, even as its forward valuation multiple has compressed sharply from earlier this year. What’s Really Driving Apple’s Record-Breaking Rally A forward price-to-earnings ratio measures a stock’s current price The post Why Is NVIDIA Getting Cheaper While Apple Hits New All-Time Highs appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US Treasury secretary emerges as frontrunner for Trump’s AI czar role: Report
CoinTelegraph - US President Donald Trump previously tapped David Sacks as his AI and crypto czar before Sacks stepped down from the role earlier this year after reaching his service limit as a special government employee.
Ninepoint launches first US ETF with bet on North American energy integration
Cryptopolitan - On September 22, Toronto-based asset management firm Ninepoint Partners initiated trading for its first U.S.-listed fund, hoping that the energy links that unite Canada and the U.S. will endure beyond trade rifts affecting the border. The Ninepoint North American Energy Independence ETF, which trades on the NYSE Arca under the symbol ENRG, aggregates all companies...
The 10x Bitcoin Rally Isn't Coming. CryptoQuant CEO Predicts a Calmer Cycle
BeInCrypto - CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has laid out what he expects from Bitcoin’s (BTC) current bull cycle. He also sees the following bear market as different from past ones. Ju ties that outlook to a change in who owns Bitcoin and the kind of capital it now attracts. His outlook arrives with the asset trading The post The 10x Bitcoin Rally Isn't Coming. CryptoQuant CEO Predicts a Calmer Cycle appeared first on BeInCrypto.
UK’s Burnham calls for global AI standards ahead of 2027 G20 presidency
Cryptopolitan - In his first address at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Prime Minister Andy Burnham promoted the British capability of facilitating the establishment of a global rulebook on artificial intelligence. He said the UK is set to become a leader in this initiative and intends to focus on AI during its G20 presidency in 2027,...
AI potential to drive crypto demand remains ‘underappreciated’: BlackRock
CoinTelegraph - BlackRock says AI agents could drive demand for stablecoins and programmable payment rails, while tokenized computing capacity could create another opportunity for digital assets.
A 460-Vacuum-Tube Computer Shows What Modern Laptops Hide
Bitcoin.com - 460 vintage 6N3P vacuum tubes from the 1950s and 1960s power Mike’s Tube Computer MK3, a working 8-bit machine built from 46 modules across a 190 by 130 cm panel. It uses 920 triodes wired into NOR logic and runs a 16-instruction set after a 15-minute warm-up, trading practicality for a visible, hands-on view of […]
Address Creates New Wallet and Buys 6.64 Million USELESS With 2.28 Million USDC
Binance News - An address identified as 7LK2oT created a new wallet seven hours ago and spent 2.28 million USDC to buy 6.64 million USELESS at $0.34 each. According to Foresight News, Lookonchain monitored the transaction.
South Africa Seeks Gulf Advice on $9.5 Billion Property Fund
Binance News - Middle East sovereign wealth funds have advised South Africa to set up a fundraising vehicle for a new state firm that would manage its 155 billion-rand ($9.5 billion) property portfolio, according to Bloomberg. The funds are backed by trillions of dollars in assets.
China Coking Coal Squeeze Seen Extending Into 2027
Binance News - China’s coking coal supply squeeze is expected to persist into next year, according to Bloomberg, keeping import demand strong even as efforts to revive domestic output begin to cool prices.
Hanwha Solutions, OCI Holdings Jump More Than 8% Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Binance News - According to CNBC, shares of South Korean solar companies Hanwha Solutions and OCI Holdings rose more than 8% on Wednesday as U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar products came into focus ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. The two leaders are set to meet in Washington this week, with trade expected to be among the main topics. Hana Securities said it was highly unlikely the United States would ease restrictions on Chinese solar products in the talks, and analyst Yoon Jae-sung named Hanwha Solutions and OCI Holdings as top picks in the sector. He said any tariff cuts discussed were expected to focus on non-strategic goods, while Qcells, Hanwha Solutions' solar unit, welcomed actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to curb what it called the ...
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Discusses Leasing Up to 1 Gigawatt of Data Center Capacity
Binance News - Anthropic is in early talks to lease up to 1 gigawatt of computing capacity from a data center developer majority-owned by Apollo Global Management. According to Odaily, the company has discussed becoming a direct tenant at facilities developed by Stream Data Centers and deploying TPUs designed by Broadcom and Google. Anthropic is seeking direct control over computing resources, which may lower costs. The company has also discussed the possibility of Google providing credit support for the project, although it is unclear which part of the project Google would guarantee.
Vitalik Buterin Says Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Encryption Could Expand Ethereum's Roadmap
Binance News - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said blockchain was originally a core tool that was open, neutral, and secure, but it was not scalable and had no privacy protection mechanism. According to ChainCatcher, he made the remarks in a keynote speech at the 12th Blockchain Global Summit. Buterin said zero-knowledge proofs have changed that situation by enabling private transactions and scalable verification, and they have moved from planning into actual EIPs on Ethereum's roadmap. He also said fully homomorphic encryption is beginning to be applied, while indistinguishable obfuscation could also be used on-chain in the future. ...
STOCKS | India Consumer Discretionary Index Gains More Than 3% This Quarter
Binance News - India's MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index is up more than 3% this quarter, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as investors place bullish bets on festive spending.
Goldman Sachs Sees China Oil Imports Staying Weak in Fourth Quarter
Binance News - China’s oil imports are likely to stay subdued in the coming months if crude prices remain elevated, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Goldman said that could keep a lid on further gains, Bloomberg reported.
Binance Wallet to Offer 5 Extra Binance Alpha Points for Binance Prediction Soccer Buy Trades
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that users can earn 5 extra Binance Alpha Points by trading on Binance Prediction during a promotion period from 2026-09-23 00:00 to 2026-09-29 23:59 UTC. The campaign applies to users who complete a single Buy trade of more than 50 USDT under the Games tab in the Soccer category on Binance Prediction. Only Buy trades made under the Games tab in the Soccer category will count toward the reward. Each user can receive the reward once only, and users must have a Binance Alpha Points balance greater than 0 on the day the task is completed. Eligible entry points include Binance Prediction on both Web and App. The promotion states that points will be displayed on the next day at 06:00 (UTC), and terms and conditions apply. ...
Binance Wallet Adds Access to Prediction Markets on App and Web
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that Prediction Markets can now be accessed through the Binance App and Binance Wallet Web. In the Binance App, users can navigate to Exchange, then Markets, and select Prediction, or go to Wallet, then Home, then Prediction, and choose View more. On the web, the path is Binance Web, then Trade, then Prediction, or Binance Wallet Web, then Prediction. The announcement states that Prediction Markets are available only to users in eligible regions and may not be available to all users. No additional details were provided about supported products, timing, or regional availability beyond the eligibility restriction.
GEOPOLITICS | Burnham Accuses Russia of Disinformation Campaign
Binance News - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation in an "attack" on society, according to Bloomberg.
India’s Dixon Targets Expansion Beyond Smartphone Assembly
Binance News - Dixon Technologies India is aiming to grow beyond smartphone assembly as it seeks to challenge global electronics manufacturing leaders, according to Bloomberg. The company said the move is part of its next phase of expansion.
Alibaba Expands Data Centers in Europe and Middle East
Binance News - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is accelerating data center expansion in Europe and the Middle East as part of a 20-gigawatt global infrastructure buildout, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as China’s competition with the US intensifies in AI chips and models.
South Korean Battery Makers Boost Local Supply for US Plants
Binance News - South Korean battery makers are accelerating efforts to secure materials from domestic and non-Chinese suppliers for their US production facilities as tighter US sourcing rules pressure supply chains, according to Bloomberg.
Binance Will Migrate Funding Account Assets to Spot Accounts and Rename Funding Accounts to Stocks Accounts
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the company will migrate users’ crypto assets from Funding Accounts to Spot Accounts starting from 2026-09-29 to January 2027, with detailed dates to be shared later. The change is intended to simplify the user account structure and improve asset management. At the end of the migration period, Funding Accounts will be renamed Stocks Account and will be used only for stock and stock-options trading settlement. From 2026-09-29, Funding Accounts will no longer support on-chain deposits, while deposits and withdrawals for other crypto tokens will be supported through Spot Accounts. Binance said users will be able to use the six settlement assets, USD, USDC, USDT, USD1, U, and BNB, for stocks and stock-options trading through the renamed ...
STOCKS | National Stock Exchange of India Prepares Sept. 24 Market Debut After 5x IPO Demand
Binance News - National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. is preparing for its own market debut on Sept. 24 after investors bid for more than five times the shares available in its 226 billion rupees ($2.4 billion) initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. India’s largest stock exchange is set to list after the offering drew strong demand.
South Korea Says Lee Jae-myung and Trump Agree to Deepen Cooperation on Nuclear Submarines and Shipbuilding
Binance News - South Korea's national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said at a briefing on Wednesday that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment and reprocessing, and shipbuilding. According to Sina Finance, Lee and Trump held about a 30-minute meeting on Tuesday evening local time in New York.
Garrett Jin Loses $35.44 Million Shorting ZEC, Then Loses Another $79,000 on Long Position
Binance News - Garrett Jin (@GarrettBullish) lost $35.44 million while shorting ZEC, then tried to follow the rally by going long ZEC 7 hours ago before quickly closing the position and losing another $79,000. According to Odaily, the figures were monitored by Lookonchain.
AI TRENDS | Alibaba Cloud Launches Enterprise Agent Platform AgentCore
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Alibaba Cloud launched its enterprise-grade Agent platform AgentCore during the Yunqi Conference, aiming to improve enterprise productivity through a more native human-machine collaboration approach and more complete platform capabilities for Agent building and governance.
CFTC Investigates Kalshi Over Alleged Wash Trading in Ethereum Futures
Binance News - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating alleged wash trading on Kalshi, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. A person familiar with the matter said the probe follows claims that, since August, traders on the prediction market platform carried out nearly 1 million transactions in Ethereum futures with nearly identical amounts, drawing attention from federal regulators and traders. According to Foresight News, Kalshi said in a blog post that no fake trading takes place on its platform and that repeated quotes come from fixed prices posted by market makers, which faster traders then capture. Kalshi co-founder ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Mixed as Semiconductor Shares Rise
Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened mixed, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.09% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.01%. According to Odaily, several semiconductor stocks opened higher, including Montage Technology (06809.HK), which rose 3.36%, and Junzheng Group (03223.HK), which gained 3.07%.
Won Options Traders See More Room for Asia-Leading Rally
Binance News - Currency options traders are betting the Korean won’s Asia-leading rally since July has further to run, according to Bloomberg.
Binance Buys $100M in Circle Stock, Deepens USDC Alliance
Bitcoin.com - Binance has purchased $100 million of Circle stock while signing a new five-year commercial agreement designed to expand USDC adoption across its platform. The deal links Binance more closely to both Circle’s equity value and the growth of its flagship stablecoin. Circle, Binance Align Around USDC With 5-Year Deal Binance is making a sizable financial […]
Celestia’s TIA rebounds as blob economy plan tests whether cheap DA can pay
Cryptopolitan - According to CoinMarketCap data, Celestia’s TIA was trading at approximately $0.48 on September 23, which is about 11% higher than the previous 24 hours. The increase was announced on the heels of Celestia’s release of an updated Sustainable Blob Economy governance package on September 22. The proposal also poses a much broader question for the...
STOCKS | South Korea Plans to Cut Middle East Oil Dependence to 50% by 2035
Binance News - South Korea plans to cut its dependence on Middle East crude oil to 50% by 2035 as it seeks to diversify energy supplies and address disruptions caused by the Iran war. According to Sina Finance, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said in its updated 10-year natural resource security plan that South Korea must make a “fundamental shift” in its supply chain because the Iran war has blocked global energy flows. The ministry said South Korea is heavily dependent on oil imports, with 70% of its oil supply coming from the Middle East in 2025, much of it shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Sina Finance, the updated strategy also ...
Michael Bucella Says Bitcoin Rally Is Driven By Debasement Hedges, Not Washington
Binance News - Neoclassic Capital co-founder Michael Bucella said Bitcoin’s rally is being driven more by demand for debasement hedges such as gold, the Swiss franc and BTC than by Washington, citing US national debt above $40 trillion. According to BeInCrypto, he made the remarks on CNBC’s Power Lunch after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalled in the Senate, saying Bitcoin is also easier to borrow against as new onshore lending products emerge.
U.S. Equity Futures Little Changed as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Ease
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. equity futures were little changed late Tuesday as oil prices and bond yields eased on hopes for a possible de-escalation in the war between the U.S. and Iran. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 14 points, or 0.03%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.02% and Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.1%. In regular trading Tuesday, the Dow fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5% for a fourth straight positive session, with the index hitting a new intraday high and closing at a record. The S&P 500 ended slightly lower and remained about 0.7% below its all-time high. In Asia-Pacific trading, the Kospi rose 1.79% at the open, the Kosdaq gained 0.84%, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.34%, while Japan's markets were closed for a holiday. Brett Ewing, chief ...
BNP Paribas Asset Management Hedges EM Bond Bets With China Rate Swap Shorts
Binance News - BNP Paribas Asset Management has been hedging bullish bets on higher-yielding emerging-market bonds by shorting offshore Chinese interest-rate swaps, according to James McAlevey, head of global aggregate and absolute return, Bloomberg reported.
GEOPOLITICS | US Criticizes Australia’s Plan to Rein In Social Media Algorithms
Binance News - The US government criticized Australia’s plan to clamp down on social media algorithms and harmful content online, according to Bloomberg. The dispute opens a new political front in Canberra’s push to get tougher on Big Tech.
Atum Raises $13.5 Million to Build a Payment Coordination Layer
Binance News - Open payment network Atum said it has exited stealth and raised $13.5 million in funding from Variant, PayPal Ventures, Abstract Ventures, Road Capital, Mirana Ventures, First Commit, Credibly Neutral, and strategic adviser Charlie Songhurst. According to ChainCatcher, the company said it connects payment companies, developers, and enterprises through a single coordination layer without issuing a currency, operating a blockchain, favoring a specific rail, or custodying customer funds. Atum said any integrator, developer, or application can submit a payment request, while settlement providers compete in a market to complete payments on ...
Cisco Shares Fall 5% After Piper Sandler Cuts Price Target to $125
Binance News - According to CNBC, Cisco Systems shares fell about 5% on Tuesday after Piper Sandler lowered its price target on the networking equipment maker to $125 from $132. Piper analysts said they now expect a lower price-to-earnings multiple because they believe growth in the industry is nearing a peak. Cisco hit a record high in June and is up about 56% over the past 12 months as revenue has climbed alongside the artificial intelligence boom. Last month, the company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $17.25 billion, topping the $16.8 billion estimate from LSEG, and it issued strong guidance for fiscal 2027 in August. Cisco Chief Executive Chuck Robbins told CNBC last month that the company is entering the new fiscal year with caution, while still operating in strong ...
Oracle Cuts 546 U.S. Cloud Infrastructure Jobs in Second Round of Layoffs This Year
Binance News - Oracle began its second round of layoffs this year last week, cutting 546 employees in its U.S. cloud infrastructure organization, according to a leaked document cited by Business Insider. According to ChainCatcher, the document said the layoffs covered about 7.6% of the 7,185 employees listed and were concentrated in manager, engineering, software development, and data center maintenance and services roles. The document said the information was provided to comply with federal age discrimination laws. Oracle did not disclose the total number of layoffs last week and did not respond to a request for comment. ...
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Option Jumps to 65.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - The Tampa Bay Rays option in Polymarket’s Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees market rose sharply from 46.5% one hour ago to 65.5%, a 19 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sudden swing may reflect the impact of breaking news.
STOCKS | Citi Raises Alibaba Capex Forecast on Data Center Expansion
Binance News - Alibaba unveiled a roadmap to lift its data center capacity to 20 GW by 2032, and Citi raised its capital expenditure forecast for the next three years. According to Sina Finance, analysts including Alicia Yap wrote that, based on CEO Eddie Wu Yongming's remarks at the Yunqi Conference about investing through industry partnerships, Citi assumes Alibaba will share the spending with partners. Citi raised its capex forecasts for 2027, 2028, and 2029 to RMB 258 billion, RMB 283 billion, and RMB 282 billion, respectively, up 13%, 41%, and 57% from its previous estimates.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Security Funding Drawn From Minority Health Office
Binance News - According to people familiar with the matter and a document reviewed by the media, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services told congressional appropriators earlier this year that it planned to shift about $12 million from its Office of Minority Health to cover rising security costs for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. People familiar with the matter said Kennedy, a prominent figure in the Trump administration, has security expenses that rose from about $10 million in fiscal 2025 to $17 million in fiscal 2026. They said the secretary's office had discretionary funds that could have covered the security increase, but HHS ...
Trump Says U.S. Government Documents Will Rename AI as 'Superintelligence'
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that all future U.S. government documents will refer to artificial intelligence as "superintelligence." According to ChainCatcher, Trump said the U.S. strongly opposes any effort to create a global mechanism to restrict AI and argued that the word "artificial" makes intelligence sound fake. Trump said the government will begin using the term "superintelligence" because it is more accurate, adding that the U.S. is already far ahead of other countries in the field. He also said he had previously launched a social media poll proposing that AI be renamed "superintelligence," "very high intelligence," ...
XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed
CryptoSlate - CME leveraged funds cut 46.3 million XRP of net short exposure, while three Coinbase products barely moved. The post XRP volume explodes to $7.4B, and a massive CME short squeeze is blamed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Private Credit Firms Eye JPMorgan Credit Card Business
Binance News - JPMorgan has recently studied a plan aimed at easing long-running disputes with its airline, retail, and other credit card partners. According to Sina Finance, the bank has also begun exploring whether other funding sources could provide credit for some applicants it rejects. According to Sina Finance, JPMorgan has sent inquiries to more than a dozen firms to discuss participation in a so-called second-review application business, in which those firms would take on the credit risk of applications rejected by JPMorgan. Some of these firms have contacted private credit companies to test whether they would be willing to fund such credit. ...
How to Research Crypto Project in 2026: Fundamental Analysis Tools
Cryptopolitan - Learn how to research crypto projects in 2026, from tokenomics, vesting, team, to funding, with CryptoRank. “Do your own research” is the most repeated advice in crypto, but rarely does anyone explain what it actually involves. Good research is less about collecting as much information as possible and more about knowing which signals matter, how...
AI TRENDS | Google Safety Veteran Warns AI May Harm Teens More Than Social Media
Binance News - Tom Siegel, the former vice president of trust and safety at Google, urged the AI industry to slow development and said it is repeating the mistakes of the social media era. According to Sina Finance, Siegel said the industry is in a very bad position when it comes to AI's impact on children and that it is unrealistic to think it can solve the problem without outside help. Siegel announced on Tuesday that he is joining Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on children's online issues. According to Sina Finance, he will serve as the first executive director of the Youth AI Safety Institute, which Common Sense Media launched in May to study children's use of AI. ...
XRP Tops $1.60 as 1,917 Whale Transactions Hit Monthly High
Bitcoin.com - XRP crossed $1.60 for the first time since Feb. 4 as Santiment counted 1,917 large transactions and 3,647 new wallets. The activity points to heightened interest, though the transaction count alone cannot establish whether whales bought or sold. XRP Crosses $1.60 as Large Transfers Surge XRP traders saw the token move above $1.60 on Sept. […]
Iranian President Pezeshkian to Speak at UN General Debate on September 23
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to speak at the UN General Debate on September 23, and on September 22 he said this year's UN General Assembly will be a platform to explain Iran's position and the realities of the Middle East, that he will "firmly defend" Iran's stance, and that his remarks will call for world peace, security, and respect for national sovereignty.
US Treasury Trading Hours Are Gradually Converging With Stocks, New York Fed Says
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury market is increasingly aligning with stock-market trading conventions, easing a long-standing pricing-time mismatch that has at times troubled fund managers. According to Sina Finance, the New York Fed's latest research showed that the share of Treasury trades occurring at 4 p.m. New York time has risen steadily over the past few years. According to Sina Finance, the trend accelerated after 2021, when Bloomberg Index Services Ltd shifted the closing pricing time for its U.S. bond benchmark index from 3 p.m. New York time to 4 p.m. The researchers, Michael J. Fleming and Or Shachar, wrote that index pricing conventions have a material effect on ...
AI | China’s AI Push Lifts Global Suppliers Over Domestic Rivals
Binance News - China’s push for global AI supremacy is increasingly benefiting companies that supply the rest of the world, while investors are favoring those stocks over domestically focused peers, according to Bloomberg. Fierce competition is hurting local champions in China as demand and investor interest tilt toward firms with broader international exposure.
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei Futures Rise Overnight as Wall Street Chip Rally Lifts Asian Index Futures; Hang Seng, TAIEX Futures Firm
Binance News - According to RTHK, the Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET) and JPX official data, Asian index futures traded firmer in the overnight session after a record close on the Nasdaq, a roughly 2% gain in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and AMD's market value topping $1 trillion, with Micron rising 5%. Nikkei 225 futures ran higher in Osaka Exchange holiday-mode night trading, with Tokyo's cash market shut Sept. 21-23 for the Autumnal Equinox period and due to reopen Thursday. The December Nikkei 225 futures contract settled the night session at 67,060, up 1,960 points. ...
Microsoft Reportedly Plans Bigger Copilot Discounts and AI Super App
Binance News - Microsoft is planning to increase discounts for Copilot while also launching an AI "super app," according to The Information. According to ChainCatcher, the report did not provide additional details on pricing, timing, or product rollout.
STOCKS | WPP Opens AI Ad Production Center in London
Binance News - WPP announced on Wednesday that it has opened an AI advertising production center in London, its first such facility in a global expansion plan. According to Sina Finance, the center is intended to meet market demand for high-quality ads that can be quickly deployed on social media and other platforms. As part of its turnaround plan, WPP Chief Executive Cindy Rose consolidated the company's production capabilities earlier this year to form WPP Production, one of the company's four main business units. Rose said the Devon's Point hub in East London, which spans 34,000 square feet, will help meet that demand. The facility includes rapid filming and editing equipment, advanced AI production ...
STOCKS | Escondida Union Calls on Members to Reject BHP Pay Offer
Binance News - Union leaders representing a quarter of full-time workers at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile called on members to reject the company's final wage offer, increasing the risk of a strike at the world's largest copper mine. According to Sina Finance, the union said the proposal failed to meet demands and required workers to perform multiple tasks. The offer will be presented to members at meetings this week, with voting set for September 28 to 30. Union president Alexis Barrera said in a video that the leadership unanimously rejected the final proposal and urged members to vote for a strike. Earlier on Tuesday, the company said its final offer included higher pay, allowances and benefits, as well as changes to operating practices and a clause ending negotiations. Under ...
GOP senator turns spotlight on US president’s crypto ventures
Cryptopolitan - A first-term Republican has defected from the party and called for an investigation into the two sons of US presidents. Sen. John Curtis of Utah cited cryptocurrency companies affiliated with the incumbent president’s family. He addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee, asking for subpoenas for Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. A Republican asking questions his...
Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Warns Against Rate Hikes Solely to Calm Markets
Binance News - Mohamed El-Erian warned against raising interest rates solely to keep financial markets calm. According to Sina Finance, the Allianz chief economic adviser said monetary policy is not the best tool for addressing the challenges facing today’s economy and financial markets, and that continued tightening by the Federal Reserve and other central banks could create new problems. El-Erian said institutions often feel bound by an implicit contract with traders to validate market pricing or risk financial market turmoil. He added that this approach creates unnecessary risk by sacrificing the broader economy’s health to preserve market stability. He also said measures aimed at reducing inflation ...
STOCKS | Petrobras Sends Early Redemption Notice for 2028 Global Notes
Binance News - Petrobras Global Finance B.V. has sent holders of its 2028 global notes, which carry a 5.999% coupon, a price notice for early redemption. According to Sina Finance, the outstanding principal amount is about $1.08 billion, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, while the total redemption payment excluding accrued interest is about $1.09 billion. The settlement is scheduled for September 25.
STOCKS | Nasdaq Hits Record High as AI Trade Reignites
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the AI-themed trade heated up again as the Nasdaq rose for a fourth straight day and set a record high, while crude oil futures fell for a fifth consecutive session, London copper approached an all-time high, and gold edged higher.
SB Energy to Begin IPO Marketing After SEC Review Ends
Binance News - SB Energy, the SoftBank Group-backed energy company now building data centers, plans to start formally marketing its initial public offering to investors after US regulators finish reviewing its IPO filing, people familiar with the plan said, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Titan Says Gold Price Swings Are Hurting Demand
Binance News - Titan Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said gold rate volatility, rather than macroeconomic conditions, has been the biggest challenge for the company recently, according to Bloomberg. He made the comments in an exclusive conversation with BTV's Menaka Doshi.
STOCKS | South Korea Index Futures Rise as Memory Chip Rally Extends
Binance News - South Korea's stock index futures rose on Wednesday, and the Kospi was seen opening higher after overnight gains in U.S. semiconductors and memory stocks. According to Sina Finance, the Kospi fell late on Tuesday, and before South Korea's market holiday on Thursday it would need to hold early gains on heavier volume to confirm that the initial rebound is sustainable. Micron and SanDisk ranked among the top three contributors to gains in the S&P 500 on a tech-led trading day. The benchmark index finished flat, but the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose more than 2%, while the memory chip sector gained 4.3% overall. ...
Qantas Sees Strong Australian Summer Bookings Despite Higher Fuel Costs
Binance News - Qantas Airways Ltd. is seeing strong bookings for the Australian summer travel season and still expects to pay dividends to shareholders despite rising jet fuel prices, Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson said in an interview, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Reform-Linked Think Tank Calls for Smaller UK State Pension
Binance News - A think tank linked to Reform UK has suggested the party cut the state pension to a means-tested safety net if it wins power, according to Bloomberg. The proposal was made in a report tied to Nigel Farage’s party.
GEOPOLITICS | Reform-Linked Think Tank Calls for Smaller UK State Pension
Binance News - A think tank linked to Reform UK has suggested the party cut Britain’s state pension back to a means-tested safety net if it wins power, according to Bloomberg. The proposal was made in a report tied to Nigel Farage’s party.
STOCKS | Jana Partners Urges Six Flags to Explore a Sale
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, activist hedge fund Jana Partners is urging theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment to explore a sale. Sources said Jana Partners sent a letter to the company's board on Tuesday, asking it to immediately hire an investment bank to review strategic alternatives after disappointing second-quarter results. Six Flags reported last month that its net loss widened to $202.6 million from $99.6 million a year earlier. As of Tuesday, the company had a market value of about $1.2 billion, and its shares had fallen about 42% over the past year. ...
OpenAI cuts GPT-6 Sol and Luna prices by 50% to defend developer share
Cryptopolitan - On Tuesday, OpenAI introduced the GPT-6 Sol and the GPT-6 Luna, and they are both priced to be at least 50% lower than the rates of the GPT-5.6 models they supersede. OpenAI’s price cuts are aimed at developers and enterprises that have begun selecting models on the basis of the cost of completed tasks instead...
Dixon Technologies Chairman Sees Top-5 EMS Ranking Within a Decade
Binance News - Dixon Technologies Executive Chairman Sunil Vachani said he expects the company’s EMS rankings to reach the top five in the next decade, according to Bloomberg. In an exclusive conversation with BTV’s Menaka Doshi, Vachani said the company is also looking for growth beyond smartphones to build global clout.
Qantas To Sell Seats On New York-Sydney Nonstop Next August For 2028 Launch
Binance News - According to CNBC, Qantas Airways plans to start selling seats on its first nonstop flight between New York and Sydney next August, with service set to launch in 2028. The route is expected to take about 18 hours, and Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said the airline has seen strong demand for its Perth-to-London ultra-long-haul service and believes customers are willing to pay a premium to avoid connecting through other airports. The Airbus A350-1000 ULR aircraft for the route will include first class, business class, premium economy and standard economy cabins, along with an extra fuel tank. Qantas is also preparing to launch nonstop flights between London Heathrow and Sydney next fall, a trip that will take about 20 hours.
BHP Submits Final Offer to Escondida Copper Mine Union
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, BHP said in an email statement that its Escondida copper mine submitted a final proposal to the union representing company supervisors and employees, known as the No. 2 Union, as part of collective bargaining, including higher pay, allowances and benefits, changes to operating practices and bargaining-end terms, and a proposed three-year agreement.
Rogue iPhone app escapes iOS sandbox to hijack $580,000 in USDT
CryptoSlate - Fomopeek, a malicious iPhone app distributed through Apple’s App Store, has been linked to nearly $580,000 in stolen USDT. Blockchain security firm SlowMist began investigating the app over the weekend after receiving reports of stolen assets linked to exposed private keys. Some victims had previously installed versions 1.1 or 1.2 of the Fomopeek app, which […] The post Rogue iPhone app escapes iOS sandbox to hijack $580,000 in USDT appeared first on CryptoSlate.
ABIC Says Brazil Retail Coffee Sales Rose 4.7% in Second Four Months of 2026
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC) said Brazil's cumulative retail coffee sales rose 4.7% in the second four-month period of 2026, after increasing 2.4% in the first four months of 2026 and 5.8% in June-July.
Hashed Anchors New Digital Asset Private Credit Fund Targeting $300 Million
Binance News - Hashed has anchored a new digital asset private credit fund that is targeting $300 million. According to NS3.AI, Thoro Capital Management will manage the fund and lend U.S. dollars settled via stablecoins directly to digital asset institutions. Hashed will serve as the fund’s primary backer.
Whole Foods CEO Says Customers Are Making More Trips
Binance News - Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel said customers are making more trips as shopping habits change amid rising costs, according to Bloomberg. He also discussed Amazon's approach to affordability and how competition in healthy groceries has changed.
STOCKS | Asian Shares Poised to Extend Gains as Tech Rally Lifts Nasdaq 100
Binance News - Asian stocks were poised to extend their winning streak after chipmakers drove the Nasdaq 100 to its first record since June, according to Bloomberg. Falling oil prices also supported sentiment as investors hoped for progress toward ending the war with Iran.
NASA and SpaceX Set Earliest Crew-13 Launch Window for October 1
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, NASA and SpaceX have set 11:10 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on October 1 as the earliest launch window for the International Space Station Crew-13 mission.
GEOPOLITICS | Nagel Says ECB May Need Mildly Restrictive Rates
Binance News - European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said the ECB may need to raise interest rates to a level that holds back economic growth, according to Bloomberg. Nagel described the central bank as "vigilant."
GEOPOLITICS | Imperial Oil CEO Urges Alberta to Reject Separatism
Binance News - Imperial Oil Ltd. has come out against Alberta separatism, becoming the first major energy company in the province to take a firm position against the movement to break away from Canada, according to Bloomberg.
Trump Confirms Rare U.S.-Iran Contact at UN, Anthropic and OpenAI Launch Cheaper Models
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. officials held a "very good" meeting with Iranian representatives on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. According to Sina Finance, Trump said the talks lasted three hours, were highly constructive, and that another meeting had already been arranged. Apple is developing a screenless health and fitness tracker similar to Whoop devices. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said the project is still in an early stage and could not launch until 2028. ...
Bitcoin Wallets Move $161 Million Over Two Weeks, Galaxy Research Says
Binance News - Four decade-old Bitcoin wallets moved a combined $161 million over two weeks. According to NS3.AI, Galaxy Research said the wallets transferred 1,971.03 BTC between Sept. 6 and Sept. 22. Three of the wallets carried a "Noah Doe" sender tag tied to a New York lawsuit involving dormant Bitcoin addresses. The recipient of the latest 600 BTC transfer was not identified on-chain.
$161 Million in Decade-Old Bitcoin Has Moved in Just Two Weeks
Decrypt - Four ancient wallets moved 1,971 BTC between Sept. 6 and Sept. 22, including a 600 BTC transfer worth $51.9 million just hours ago, with three of the four carrying "Noah Doe" lawsuit tags.
AI | Singaporeans Favor AI Shopping Agents With Tightest Guardrails, Study Finds
Binance News - Singaporeans are among the most willing to let an artificial intelligence agent shop for them, but they also want the strictest guardrails, according to Bloomberg. The research found Singaporeans were more open than other respondents to AI shopping agents while also backing tighter limits on how they operate.
Apollo Limits Private Credit Fund Redemptions for Third Straight Quarter
Binance News - Apollo Global Management Inc. is limiting redemptions from a private credit fund for the third straight quarter as investors rush to pull cash from the $1.8 trillion direct lending market, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | South Korea Extends Fuel-Price Caps for Holiday Travel
Binance News - South Korea is extending fuel-price caps during a three-day public holiday this week as millions of people are set to travel, according to Bloomberg. The policy is cushioning households from an energy shock that has pushed global oil prices above $100 a barrel.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump Tariffs Hit Parts Used in Virginia-Made Lauf Cycles
Binance News - Lauf said its cycles built in Virginia are not subject to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the parts used to make them are, according to Bloomberg. The source did not provide additional details on the tariff rates or the company’s response.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot gold rises 0.38% after V-shaped reversal on September 22
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, spot gold rose 0.38% to $4,359.95 an ounce in New York late on Tuesday, September 22, after a V-shaped reversal that saw it fall to $4,291.69 at 16:33 UTC+8, a daily low. Spot silver rose 1.59% to $67.0829 an ounce, COMEX copper futures gained 1.96% to $6.8950 a pound, and the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index closed up 3.58% at 403.65. The NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index rose 2.83% to 2,787.06, the Materials Index gained 2.08%, the Metals and Mining Index rose 1.36%, and the State Street Metals and Mining ETF closed up 2.70% at $111.94.
STOCKS | Bitcoin Traders Return to Leveraged Bets as Open Interest Tops $62 Billion
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Bitcoin traders are returning to leveraged bets despite recent sharp price swings that wiped out billions of dollars in derivatives positions, while open interest in Bitcoin perpetual contracts has climbed back to July levels and total derivatives contract volume has risen above $62 billion after Monday's latest round of large-scale leveraged liquidations pushed prices higher.
NYC Transit Seeks Higher Health-Care Contributions From Workers
Binance News - New York City’s transit system is seeking a larger employee share of health insurance costs for subway and bus workers as negotiators work on a new wage agreement, according to Bloomberg.
White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt and Treasury Official Luke Pettit Cast Doubt on Clarity Act Progress This Year
Binance News - White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt and U.S. Treasury Department Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Luke Pettit said they were cautious about the chances of the Clarity Act making progress before year-end. According to Odaily, they said the current focus is on progress by financial regulators. They added that whether crypto legislation can regain momentum during the lame-duck session after the congressional elections will depend on the election results.
STOCKS | API Data Show U.S. Crude Inventories Rose 1.786 Million Barrels Last Week
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, American Petroleum Institute (API) data showed U.S. crude inventories rose 1.786 million barrels last week, after rising 7.144 million barrels in the previous week.
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips for On-Device AI
Binance News - According to CNBC, Qualcomm unveiled its newest Android phone chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 line, which are designed for on-device artificial intelligence and will compete with Apple's A20 Pro in iPhones. The chips will use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s 2-nanometer process and will be included in premium smartphones from Motorola, Xiaomi and ZTE, Qualcomm said in a press release on Tuesday. Qualcomm is introducing two versions of the chip, including one with extra capabilities and "extreme" branding. CEO Cristiano Amon said the company is moving from a phone-centric model to an agentic-centric model for new experiences, and said the chips include a CPU, GPU and NPU to handle AI workloads and background agents. Qualcomm also said the Snapdragon 8 ...
New York Fed’s Roberto Perli Says Fed Will Keep Assessing Reserve Levels
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, New York Fed Open Market Account Manager Roberto Perli said the Federal Reserve will continue to assess reserve levels because short-term Treasury purchases are not following a preset path, and that the New York Fed will closely watch market conditions, adjust the size of reserve management purchases if needed, and monitor market reaction to another round of large net short-term Treasury issuance expected in October.
Bitcoin Lightning Would Need Separate Upgrades Under Post-Quantum Protections, Research Says
Binance News - A Sept. 12 research preprint says five Lightning functions would still need separate upgrades even if Bitcoin adopts post-quantum protections. According to NS3.AI, the study proposes PQLN, a hybrid post-quantum extension built as a rust-lightning research prototype. The preprint says post-quantum and standard test binaries could coexist, but the software remains a research artifact. It does not establish network-wide readiness, and the authors say additional upgrades would be required for the five Lightning functions.
STOCKS | VIX Long Fund Falls 3.05% as Nasdaq 100 ETF Rises 0.81%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, on Tuesday, September 22, the VIX long fund fell 3.05%, the U.S. Brent oil fund declined 1.63%, and the agricultural products fund, Dow ETF, U.S. real estate ETF, euro long fund, soybean fund, U.S. 20+ year Treasury ETF, and S&P 500 ETF fell as much as 0.45%, while the U.S. dollar index long fund was flat, the yen long fund rose 0.02%, the emerging markets ETF gained 0.39%, the gold ETF rose 0.42%, the Barclays U.S. convertible bond ETF climbed 0.53%, the Russell 2000 ETF advanced 0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 ETF increased 0.81%.
KB Homes Third-Quarter Deliveries Top Estimates, Keeps Full-Year Outlook Unchanged
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, KB Homes reported third-quarter housing deliveries of 2,732 units, above analysts' estimate of 2,723, and third-quarter revenue of $1.3 billion, in line with analysts' estimate of $1.3 billion. The company kept its full-year delivery outlook unchanged at 10,500-11,000 units, versus analysts' estimate of 10,751, and said full-year housing revenue is expected to be $4.9 billion-$5.1 billion, compared with its prior forecast of $4.9 billion-$5.3 billion. KB Homes also expects fourth-quarter deliveries of 3,000-3,500 units, versus analysts' estimate of 3,262.
STOCKS | U.S. Sector ETFs Mostly Rise, Led by Semiconductors
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, most U.S. sector ETFs rose on Tuesday, September 22, with the Semiconductor ETF up 1.92%, the Biotechnology Index ETF up 1.76%, the Global Technology Stock Index ETF and Technology Sector ETF up at least 0.73%, while the Energy ETF fell 1.09%, the Internet Stock Index ETF fell 1.15%, the Banking ETF fell 1.27%, and the Financial ETF fell 1.97%.
STOCKS | Bloomberg Electric Vehicle Price Return Index Rises 0.54% to 3,284.53
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Bloomberg Electric Vehicle Price Return Index rose 0.54% to 3,284.53 on Tuesday, September 22, and stayed higher throughout the day in an N-shaped pattern.
Bitcoin may go quantum-safe while Lightning privacy stays exposed
CryptoSlate - PQLN protects five off-chain surfaces with sub-millisecond cryptography, but its default design drives gossip downloads up 10.2 times. The post Bitcoin may go quantum-safe while Lightning privacy stays exposed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. and Gulf Billionaires Back Boehly’s Bid for Lukoil Overseas Assets
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. and Gulf billionaires support Boehly’s bid for Russian oil company Lukoil’s overseas assets.
AI TRENDS | IonQ Announces Milestone in Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, IonQ announced a major milestone in fault-tolerant quantum computing, saying researchers demonstrated and successfully tested the industry’s first end-to-end real-time quantum error-correction decoder running on a single standard off-the-shelf CPU. IonQ quantum research head and paper co-author Nicolas Delfosse said successful validation of real-time decoding across hundreds of logical qubits and millions of logical operations was an important milestone, and that the decoder’s operation on a single CPU provides a practical path to commercial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing.