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Bitcoin ETFs see $347M inflow; miners sell 20,000 BTC; Morgan Stanley buys $193M in Bitcoin.
XRP Trading in Korea Is Now Bigger Than in U.S., With Even Coinbase Behind
U.Today - XRP trading in South Korea outpaces the U.S. as Upbit drives $224 million in daily volume, leaving Coinbase metrics behind. XRP trading in South Korea outpaces the U.S. as Upbit drives $224 million in daily volume, leaving Coinbase metrics behind.
Bitcoin Breakout Cools as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Climb
Decrypt - Bitcoin has slipped back below $85,000 after tagging an eight-month high near $87,400 last week, with rising odds of an October Fed hike taking some air out of the rally.
OpenZeppelin Integrates with TRON to Bring Its Security Standard to the Network
BeInCrypto - OpenZeppelin, the security standard for onchain finance and secure smart contract development, today announced that its smart contract libraries and secure development suite are now available for the TRON network. The integration gives developers building on TRON access to OpenZeppelin’s widely used security-focused development framework, adapted specifically for the TRON network. Teams can now build The post OpenZeppelin Integrates with TRON to Bring Its Security Standard to the Network appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XT Exchange at Eight: Building Trust and Moving Forward
BeInCrypto - Digital assets have moved from a speculative curiosity to infrastructure that touches payments, portfolios and everyday spending for millions of people across very different regulatory environments. Platforms that operated through that shift did not earn a permanent reputation on day one. They earned it, or lost it, one market cycle, one product decision and one The post XT Exchange at Eight: Building Trust and Moving Forward appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump allies target Anthropic over CEO Amodei's AI doomer stance
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic, ahead of its record-setting IPO, is being dragged into a fresh standoff with the Trump White House, as a memo moving through the Executive Mansion this week is setting up a political attack wave led by the president’s allies over CEO Dario Amodei’s AI “doomerism.” According to the document seen by Axios, Amodei and...
CertiK and NBKR Sign MoU on Digital Som Security
BeInCrypto - The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and CertiK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering security cooperation for the Digital Som and broader digital asset oversight. The framework includes cybersecurity, formal verification, AML/CFT, operational resilience, supervision, and knowledge exchange. On Sept. 9, 2026, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) and CertiK signed The post CertiK and NBKR Sign MoU on Digital Som Security appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Wall Street Opens Door to $24.54B Privacy Coin Boom in 5 Months
Bitcoin.com - Over the past five months, the privacy coin sector has added $24.54 billion in value, with zcash and monero accounting for the lion’s share of those billions. The following examines what is driving renewed demand for ZEC, XMR and the broader privacy coin sector in 2026. Privacy Coins Add Billions in 5 Months On April […]
BitMEX opens fund recovery to customers it previously barred from the platform
CryptoSlate - A Sept. 24 policy update permits identity checks and withdrawals after trading ended, with asset minimums and sanctions rules still in force. The post BitMEX opens fund recovery to customers it previously barred from the platform appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Oracle expands Data Nexus to bring ISO 20022 payments to digital money
Cryptopolitan - Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) has expanded its Digital Assets Data Nexus platform, letting banks run stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and central bank digital currencies through the payment systems they already use. The update lets banks connect digital assets to their existing ISO 20022 payment systems and Oracle banking payments. It also connects to Swift Ledger and has...
Bitcoin Miners Are Selling Again: 20,000 BTC Floods to Binance in Biggest Spike Since August
U.Today - Data shows that large miner deposits near 20,000 BTC no longer trigger the immediate price drops seen in previous cycles. Data shows that large miner deposits near 20,000 BTC no longer trigger the immediate price drops seen in previous cycles.
Decrypt Media and FOMO Hour’s Thought Leader Farokh Sarmad to Take Main Stage at NEXTPredict NY Conference
Decrypt - Premier Partnership will livestream the Main Stage through Decrypt Media and bring Rug Radio and FOMO HOUR programming onsite.
Elliptic Wants Every Cop to Read a Crypto Wallet in Seconds—With AI
Decrypt - Elliptic’s new AI-assisted tool, called Pulse, lets any officer input a wallet address or transaction hash and get a plain-language summary in seconds, aiming to bring crypto tracing beyond specialized units.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $347M as Blackrock, Fidelity Lead Buying
Bitcoin.com - U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted another $346.98 million on Wednesday, stretching their inflow streak to five consecutive sessions. Ether, XRP and solana funds also finished firmly in positive territory, while HYPE ETFs slipped. Bitcoin ETF Streak Hits 5 Days Momentum has become difficult to ignore. Fresh capital continued flowing into the largest crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]
Streamex Converts Interest Into Capital as GLDY Investment Strategy Secures $1M+ Institutional Allocation
DailyHODL - Miami, Florida, 24th September 2026, Chainwire The post Streamex Converts Interest Into Capital as GLDY Investment Strategy Secures $1M+ Institutional Allocation appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Morning Minute: Selig Says ‘It’s Go Time’ for CFTC Crypto Rules
Decrypt - The CFTC has been extremely busy ever since the Clarity Act failed its vote, and it appears they’re ready to accelerate.
OpenAI hands Ukraine Daybreak to guard civilian networks after about 6,000 cyber incidents
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI gave Ukraine's government access to Daybreak, its AI vulnerability tool, after CERT-UA handled about 6,000 cyber incidents in 2025.
Mysterious Spike on XRP Ledger: 400% Rise in New Accounts
U.Today - XRP Ledger account creation surged more than fourfold above its 30-day average, signaling an unusual burst of network activity. XRP Ledger account creation surged more than fourfold above its 30-day average, signaling an unusual burst of network activity.
Era of pure crypto exchanges is ending, Bybit CEO says
CoinTelegraph - Bybit’s global campaign positions it as a broader financial platform, though its stock, gold and forex derivatives were already available.
Santiment Says Smart Money Is Buying Bitcoin. The 10-Year Yield Says Not So Fast
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin (BTC) wallets holding 100 to 1,000 BTC have added 113,950 BTC since July 15, Santiment data shows. The purchases lifted the group’s combined balance by 2.22% to roughly 5.24 million BTC. Santiment shared the figures as the price slipped below $84,000 on Wednesday. A 5-Year Track Record Behind the Bitcoin Smart Money Signal But The post Santiment Says Smart Money Is Buying Bitcoin. The 10-Year Yield Says Not So Fast appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Q-Day Could Arrive Before Quantum Computers Are Commercially Useful, EU Warns
Decrypt - The threat could arrive before quantum computers are commercially useful, and member states have until the end of 2026 to plan for it.
White House Turns to Crypto Regulators as Clarity Act Stalls in Senate
CoinPaprika - White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt and Treasury official Luke Pettit said U.S. crypto regulation now rests with financial regulators. Their comments came a week after the Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
Morgan Stanley Buys $193 Million of Bitcoin for Three Consecutive Days
U.Today - Morgan Stanley has become the only Bitcoin ETF that has not sold Bitcoin in the last 20 days, consistently accumulating the asset amid sustained demand. Morgan Stanley has become the only Bitcoin ETF that has not sold Bitcoin in the last 20 days, consistently accumulating the asset amid sustained demand.
Anthropic's Claude agents find a CRISPR-like enzyme system but can't say what it does
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic says Claude agents flagged a CRISPR-like enzyme system in phage DNA in about 21 hours, but the company can't yet say what it does.
Weekly Candle May Rewrite Bitcoin Cycle
U.Today - Macro models fail as Bitcoin clears $83,000, putting the entire cycle trend on a high-stakes weekly close. Macro models fail as Bitcoin clears $83,000, putting the entire cycle trend on a high-stakes weekly close.
Crypto vs Stocks: What the 200-Day Moving Average Shows Now
CryptoPotato - BTC and ETH are among 88 top-100 cryptocurrencies above their 200-day MA, while most of those coins also hold above shorter-term trends.
Why Zcash soared to $1,600 as Europe unlocks new ETP access
CryptoSlate - 21Shares listed ZCASH in Paris and Amsterdam as ZEC briefly topped $1,600 and ZODL reported elevated privacy use. The post Why Zcash soared to $1,600 as Europe unlocks new ETP access appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ondo Stocks now mint from shares held at Alpaca, skipping the cash step for approved institutions
Cryptopolitan - Ondo lets approved institutions turn shares held at Alpaca into Ondo Stocks on Ethereum and BNB Chain, skipping the cash-funded mint.
BitMEX starts billing $50 a month on funds left after its closure
Cryptopolitan - BitMEX closed on September 23 and now charges verified users $50 a month or 1% a year, whichever is greater, on balances left behind.
Whitehats Return 3,400 BTC After Liquid Network Consensus Bug
CoinPaprika - An attacker exploited two Elements consensus bugs on 6 September 2026, minting about 4,000 unbacked Liquid Bitcoin and withdrawing the same value in BTC. Blockstream halted the network and recovered 3,400 BTC after the attacker returned them.
Why surging US real yields are quietly forcing Bitcoin under $84,000
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin registered an intraday low at $83,500 on Sept. 23, the same day the US 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11%, up 15 basis points in a single session, as a hotter-than-expected business activity survey pushed investors to reprice interest rates. Bitcoin now sits inside the $84,000 to $85,000 zone Glassnode identifies as its nearest […] The post Why surging US real yields are quietly forcing Bitcoin under $84,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Eyes $2 Billion ETF Milestone on Aggressive Dip Buying
U.Today - Smart money pushes XRP ETFs toward $2 billion, locking over 1.1 billion tokens as Bitwise and Franklin buy the dip. Smart money pushes XRP ETFs toward $2 billion, locking over 1.1 billion tokens as Bitwise and Franklin buy the dip.
China, U.S. Hold First AI Dialogue in Trade Talks
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on September 24 that China and the United States held their first dialogue on artificial intelligence under the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism. He said the two countries' economic and trade teams recently held the eighth round of consultations in the United States and reached multiple consensuses after candid, in-depth, and constructive exchanges on issues of mutual concern, guided by the important consensus of the two heads of state, and China will maintain close communication with the U.S. on follow-up work under the mechanism.
Tencent WorkBuddy Launches WeChat Mini Program Publishing Feature
Binance News - According to Jin10, Tencent WorkBuddy said its WeChat mini program publishing feature is now live, allowing users to generate, preview, and publish within WorkBuddy without installing developer tools, configuring an AppID, or manually uploading code packages.
Iranian Government Spokesperson: President Voiced Iran's Peaceful Stance at UN General Assembly
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said President Pezeshkian's speech at the United Nations General Assembly represented the voice of a nation that has endured resistance, never started any war, loves peace, and will not hesitate to defend the country and people's lives.
BlackRock, IFM Near $25 Billion Stack Data Center Acquisition
Binance News - A consortium backed by BlackRock Inc. and IFM Investors Pty has entered exclusive talks to buy Stack Infrastructure Inc.'s Asia Pacific data centers, people familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg. The potential deal is valued at about $25 billion.
GEOPOLITICS | MET Says Europe Needs More Long-Term LNG Contracts
Binance News - Europe needs more long-term contracts for seaborne gas supply to hedge against soaring prices, according to Bloomberg, citing the head of Swiss energy company MET Group. The company said Europe should secure more LNG under longer-term deals to reduce exposure to energy shocks.
ESG Proxy Adviser Glass Lewis to Merge With Clarity AI
Binance News - Glass Lewis & Co. is merging with European-focused ESG data and analytics firm Clarity AI as it expands its footprint, according to Bloomberg. The proxy adviser is moving in a market where investor demand for managing climate and sustainability risks is rising.
India Cuts Edible-Oil Import Duties Ahead of Festive Season
Binance News - India halved import taxes on crude palm and soybean oils to ease local prices heading into the festive season, according to Bloomberg. The move comes as the country, the world's top edible-oil buyer, seeks to reduce food costs for consumers.
BlackRock and IFM Investors Hold Exclusive Talks on $25 Billion Data Center Deal
Binance News - Market sources said BlackRock and IFM Investors are in exclusive talks over a $25 billion data center deal. According to Odaily, the discussions are ongoing.
Oracle Expands Digital Assets Data Nexus With Payment Execution and AI Monitoring Tools
Binance News - Oracle said it has expanded its Digital Assets Data Nexus platform with payment execution integration, configurable wallet and smart contract controls, and AI-driven transaction monitoring and risk analysis. According to Odaily, the upgrade is designed to connect banks' existing payment systems with digital asset trade execution through the ISO 20022 messaging standard. The company said it plans to integrate Oracle Banking Payments and Swift Ledger, with coverage for tokenized deposits, stablecoins, CBDC, digital bonds, and real-world assets. The related functions are scheduled for release in fiscal 2027.
Turkey Holds Two-Day Talks on Repaying Investors in Liquidated Funds
Binance News - Turkey’s economic authorities will spend two days discussing how to repay investors in 131 investment funds being liquidated after a wave of redemption failures, according to Bloomberg. The talks come after the redemption failures triggered turmoil in Turkey’s markets.
GEOPOLITICS | European Gas Rises as US-Iran Tensions Cloud Supply Outlook
Binance News - European natural gas prices rose after Iran’s president said the gap between Tehran and Washington remains wide as the war drags on, according to Bloomberg. The comments reduced hopes that energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz will normalize any time soon.
Bitcoin Holders Realize $5.1 Billion in Net Profits Over Past 7 Days, Glassnode Data Shows
Binance News - Bitcoin holders have continued to take profits recently, but the scale has remained relatively limited, with net realized profits reaching about $5.1 billion over the past 7 days. According to ChainCatcher, this level is closer to late 2023 and is well below the profit-taking seen during previous major market tops.
BMW China Files Recall Plan With Market Regulator
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, BMW (China) Automobile Trading Co. filed a recall plan with China's State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Recall of Defective Automobile Products and the Implementation Measures for the Regulations on the Administration of Recall of Defective Automobile Products.
Curacao Gambling Regulator Confirms Unauthorized Access to License Portal After File Archive Leak
Binance News - Curacao’s gambling regulator said a leaked file archive has been made public and is searchable, containing more than 40,000 documents related to licensed casinos. According to Odaily, the archive is said to cover about 650 licensed companies and roughly 800 owners, and the archive states that inclusion does not indicate illegal or improper conduct. The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) confirmed that its licensing portal had been accessed without authorization, and a forensic investigation is still under way. Softswiss said it does not operate online casinos or provide gambling services to end users, while the CGA said the network of operators described in reports ...
Tron Total Transaction Volume Tops $30 Trillion, Daily Volume Exceeds $30 Billion
Binance News - Tron’s total transaction volume has officially surpassed $30 trillion, with daily transaction volume above $30 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the figure was tracked by Lookonchain.
Starlink Base Station Near Warsaw Catches Fire, Polish Minister Says
Binance News - A Starlink base station near Warsaw that helps provide internet to Ukraine caught fire late on Wednesday, Polish Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said in a TVP Info interview, according to Bloomberg. The minister said the station was used to help provide internet access to Ukraine.
Indonesia Guarantee Tested After Waskita Misses Bond Payment
Binance News - PT Waskita Karya, Indonesia’s state-owned builder, failed to repay 722 billion rupiah, or $40 million, of bonds due Thursday, according to Bloomberg. The missed payment triggered a claim under an Indonesian government guarantee program tied to the pandemic era.
PRECIOUS METALS | COMEX Silver Inventories Rise as Registered Share Falls
Binance News - According to Jin10, COMEX silver total inventories rose, but the share of Registered silver available for delivery fell, mainly because JPM, Asahi, and StoneX transferred silver from warehouses into Eligible.
Morgan Stanley Moves to Limit Damage After Deal List Leak
Binance News - Morgan Stanley raced to contain the fallout from a leaked deal list, according to Bloomberg. Some rival bankers weighed how they might capitalize on the incident, and at least two regulators began assessing the potential fallout.
Russia Says It Will Respond If U.S. Or Other CTBT Signatories Conduct Nuclear Tests
Binance News - Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would take appropriate response measures if the United States or any other signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty conducts a nuclear test. According to ChainCatcher, the statement did not specify what actions Russia might take.
DeepSeek Annualized Revenue Reaches $1 Billion, The Information Reports
Binance News - DeepSeek’s annualized revenue has reached $1 billion. According to Odaily, The Information reported the figure.
AI TRENDS | DeepSeek Completes $7.5 Billion Funding Round at $75 Billion Valuation
Binance News - DeepSeek has completed a $7.5 billion funding round and reached a $75 billion valuation. According to Odaily, the report cited The Information.
AI TRENDS | U.S. Data Center and AI Infrastructure Investment Could Reach $10.3 Trillion by 2032
Binance News - According to Jin10, cumulative U.S. investment in data centers and related AI infrastructure from 2025 to 2032 could reach $10.3 trillion, averaging 3.63% of GDP annually, as hyperscale capital spending reshapes the structure of the U.S. economy.
European Chemical Firms Vie for Humanoid Robot Materials
Binance News - Humanoid robots depend on a key chemical component used in joints and limbs, according to Bloomberg. European incumbents and Chinese rivals are competing for market share in the supply chain.
Israel Media Reveals Details of Indirect U.S.-Iran Contacts Over the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israel's Channel 12 reported that U.S. negotiators rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during indirect talks held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, telling Tehran that Iran does not control the waterway and questioning its authority to make the proposal. The channel also said U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in one room, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in another, with Qatari mediators relaying messages between the two sides. Citing people familiar with the matter, Channel 12 added that more indirect talks could be held before the General Assembly closes, but mediators are waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to decide whether to continue the process or take another ...
STOCKS | Europe’s Year-End Rally Depends on Strong Earnings Outlook
Binance News - European equities face a high hurdle for a year-end advance as investor confidence rests on a robust corporate earnings outlook, according to Bloomberg.
China to Add Two Onshore Rate Products to Swap Connect
Binance News - China plans to expand Swap Connect with Hong Kong by giving global investors access to two onshore interest-rate products with standardized contracts, according to Bloomberg. The move would widen the derivatives trading link between the two markets.
GEOPOLITICS | ECB's Kocher Says Europe Economy Is More Resilient Than Expected
Binance News - European Central Bank Governing Council member Martin Kocher said Europe’s economy is proving more resilient than expected and could withstand higher interest rates if further tightening is needed, according to Bloomberg. He made the comments in an interview with Kurier newspaper.
MoonPay targets $8.7B trading venue, but the features remain unrevealed
CryptoSlate - The proposed acquisition includes PPEX, an existing private-securities venue. Regulatory approvals and other closing conditions still stand before ownership changes. The post MoonPay targets $8.7B trading venue, but the features remain unrevealed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Judge Temporarily Restores White House Access for CNN, MS Now and Politico
Binance News - According to CNBC, a federal judge ordered White House access for journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico to be temporarily restored, saying President Donald Trump's media ban was likely unconstitutional. District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored after Trump announced the ban on Sept. 18, and ordered the administration to return, reinstate and restore the White House hard pass press credentials held by employees of the outlets. The order is set to remain in effect for 14 days. Kelly said the record lacked factual support for the administration's claim that revoking the hard passes would protect national security or that national security would be endangered if the passes were reinstated while the litigation ...
STOCKS | NSE India Shares Rise in BSE Debut After $2.4 Billion IPO
Binance News - National Stock Exchange of India shares gained in their trading debut on the BSE after the company raised $2.4 billion in one of the country’s biggest initial public offerings, according to Bloomberg.
Tencent Launches Payment App for Foreign Visitors to China
Binance News - Tencent Holdings Ltd. launched a standalone payment app for foreign visitors to China, according to Bloomberg, stepping up competition with Ant Group Co.
XRP Shows Three Bullish Signals as It Trades Near $1.50
Binance News - XRP is showing three bullish signals across holder, derivatives, and ETF data. According to NS3.AI, XRP traded near $1.50 and fell about 6.3% over 24 hours. XRP remained up over 15.6% on the week. CryptoRank data shows XRP has closed October lower in eight of 13 years.
TenPayGo APP Launches for Foreign Visitors to China
Binance News - According to Jin10, the WeChat Pay team announced the launch of the TenPayGo APP, which provides domestic payment services for foreign users visiting China. Users can quickly register and log in with an email address and link international bank cards, overseas wallets, or overseas payment methods such as Apple Pay that cooperate with WeChat Pay.
Zcash Shielded Transactions Hit Four-Year High as Network Settles $23 Billion in a Week
Cryptopolitan - Over the past year, Zcash has been the best performing cryptocurrency among the top ten largest assets by market cap. At the time of writing, ZEC trades around $1,500, up roughly 193% year to date and more than 2,470% since this time last year. Just a little over a month ago, ZEC was trading around...
STOCKS | India’s National Stock Exchange Goes Public After Nearly a Decade
Binance News - India’s National Stock Exchange has finally gone public after nearly a decade of waiting, according to Bloomberg. Rajesh Mascarenhas explains the long-awaited debut and the investor expectations surrounding NSE.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Says the Fed Is Unlikely to Enter a Sustained Hiking Cycle
Binance News - According to Jin10, Goldman Sachs Asset Management said it still does not expect the Federal Reserve to enter a sustained hiking cycle. The firm said tariff- and energy-related price pressures may fade, there are few signs of an overheating economy, and inflation expectations remain anchored. The Fed's dot plot from last week's meeting showed one more rate hike this year, and LSEG data showed money markets were pricing in a cumulative 37 basis points of hikes at the Fed's two remaining meetings this year.
GEOPOLITICS | Pakistan Retaliates With Air and Drone Strikes in Afghanistan
Binance News - Pakistan said it thwarted attacks launched from Afghanistan before carrying out aerial and drone strikes at 10 locations across the neighboring country, according to Bloomberg.
Melania Trump says AI is the future but users must stay vigilant
Cryptopolitan - The US First Lady, Melania Trump, just shared AI advice and personal anecdotes during a broad interview on “The Big Money Show.” Speaking to the show’s hosts, she said AI is currently a major talking point and that the public must be cautious when using it. According to Melania Trump, the nation needed to utilize...
EBRD Cuts Turkey's 2026 Growth Forecast to 3%
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) cut its 2026 economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.0% from 3.5%, citing weak domestic demand, high inflation, and tight financial conditions. The bank said Turkey's economy is expected to recover to 4.0% in 2027. It also said the ongoing Middle East conflict is weighing on the outlook by pushing up energy prices, affecting tourism revenue, and disrupting trade. Rising foreign-currency liabilities are exposing corporate balance sheets to the risk of lira depreciation. The EBRD said its investment in Turkey has exceeded 25 billion euros, mainly in the private sector.
Auchan Agreed to Sell Its Russia Business Before State Takeover
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing Izvestia and two people familiar with the matter, Auchan agreed this summer to sell its Russian subsidiary, which operates the retailer's local chain of stores, to investment firm Kama Capital. One of the people said the parties submitted approval documents to a government commission in early September, but they were not approved; after Auchan's Russia business was placed under temporary administration, the deal ultimately fell through. The transaction value was not disclosed, and Kama Capital and Auchan both declined to comment.
Participants Cut Estimated GPU Cost of Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Transaction by 79%
Binance News - Participants in a weeklong optimization challenge reduced the estimated GPU cost of preparing a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction by 79% to under $67. According to NS3.AI, the estimate fell from roughly $320 spent on the first such mainnet transaction in August. The experimental defense does not require changes to Bitcoin's consensus rules. The latest optimizations have only been demonstrated in benchmark tests.
Polymarket Odds Rise to 63% on OpenAI Valuation Reaching $975 Billion by September 30
Binance News - Polymarket odds for the prediction market question on whether OpenAI’s valuation will reach $975 billion by September 30 rose to 63%, up 30% over the past 24 hours. According to ChainCatcher, the contract settles “Yes” if OpenAI’s private market valuation published on Nasdaq Private Market reaches or exceeds $975 billion by September 30, 2026, and may also reference IPO or direct listing pricing and post-listing public market capitalization if the company goes public during the period. Nasdaq Private Market’s later revisions to historical data are generally not counted unless they correct obvious errors.
EBRD Cuts 2026 Regional Growth Forecast to 2.5%, Raises 2027 Outlook to 4%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lowered its 2026 regional growth forecast by 0.6 percentage points to 2.5% and raised its 2027 growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points to 4%.
Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare
CoinTelegraph - A weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, potentially making the “last-resort measure” a little easier on the wallet.
US Energy Secretary Urges Oil Executives to Prepare for Possible Diesel Export Limits
Binance News - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told oil industry executives to prepare for possible diesel export limits as internal Trump administration discussions intensified. According to Sina Finance, Wright delivered the message by phone on Tuesday night, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had urged officials to consider restricting diesel exports. The debate continued on Wednesday, but no final decision had been made. Trump’s top aides were divided, while oil executives warned the White House that any ban would eventually push global prices higher. ...
Kalshi Valuation Reaches $30.4 Billion in PitchBook Base Case
Binance News - PitchBook valued prediction market platform Kalshi at about $30.4 billion in its base case, $42.1 billion in a strong performance scenario, and $22.8 billion in a pessimistic scenario. According to Odaily, PitchBook said Kalshi completed a $1 billion Series F round in May at a post-money valuation of $22 billion. PitchBook expects Kalshi’s revenue to reach $6.4 billion by 2030, with adjusted profit of $3.7 billion. The report said regulatory risk in sports prediction markets is a key variable affecting the company’s valuation. Sports markets account for about 69.9% of Kalshi’s event fee revenue, rising to 82.4% when Exotics products such as parlays are included.
Toyoda Gosei to Build New Auto Parts Plant in Maharashtra for 9.3 Billion Yen
Binance News - Toyoda Gosei will invest about 5.76 billion Indian rupees, or 9.3 billion yen, to build a new auto parts plant in Maharashtra, India. According to Sina Finance, the plant will produce automotive interior and exterior parts such as bumpers and instrument panels, as well as airbags and steering wheels. The new factory is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2029.
Jane Street Plans to Double London Office Space
Binance News - Jane Street is reportedly planning to secure a pre-let agreement for a 465,000-square-foot office space at One Spitalfields. According to Sina Finance, the property is currently occupied by law firm A&O Shearman, which plans to move out in 2027, and Jane Street is expected to move in after 2029 once JPMorgan Asset Management completes the building's redevelopment. A person familiar with the matter said Jane Street does not expect to actually use the new office space for another four years. Michael Ramm, JPMorgan Asset Management's head of European real estate, said the move would be "the city's biggest pre-let deal on the drawing board in more than a decade."
Robinhood CEO Tenev Vladimir Sells 259,166 Shares at $125.58 Each
Binance News - Robinhood CEO Tenev Vladimir sold 259,166 company shares on September 21 at an average price of $125.58 per share, according to SEC filings. According to ChainCatcher, the transaction was worth about $32.55 million, and his direct holdings fell to 6,907 shares after the sale.
Schneider Electric Nears Deal to Buy Shelly Group
Binance News - Schneider Electric SE is nearing an agreement to acquire Shelly Group SE, a maker of smart home devices, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter said the talks are ongoing.
STOCKS | ACEA Reports 5.3% Rise in Europe Vehicle Registrations in August
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said total vehicle registrations in Europe, including the EU, the European Free Trade Association, and the U.K., rose 5.3% year on year to 833,000 in August. Volkswagen Group sales fell 3.6% year on year, while year-to-date sales rose 0.9%. Stellantis sales increased 3.5% year on year, with year-to-date sales up 4.7%. Hyundai Group sales fell 9.2% year on year, and year-to-date sales declined 1.9%. Renault Group sales dropped 4.4% year on year, with year-to-date sales down 3.3%. BMW Group sales slipped 0.3% year on year, while year-to-date ...
Phil Hogan Says Other Nations Must Fill FAO Funding Gap as U.S. Pulls Back
Binance News - According to CNBC, Phil Hogan said other member countries will need to step in to support the UN Food and Agriculture Organization financially as the United States pulls back from some programs. Hogan, a former European Union agriculture and trade commissioner who is running to lead the Rome-based agency, said continued funding is needed to keep animal disease and food safety programs in place. He said the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Ukraine are contributing to potential disasters in 2027, and added that El Niño would increase the risk. Hogan also said any reform plan for the agency must account for a tighter budget and that his first 100 days would focus on moving staff from headquarters into offices in hunger hotspots.
InnoCare Pharma Subsidiary Signs Licensing Deal With Eli Lilly Worth Up to $3.25 Billion in Milestones
Binance News - According to Jin10, InnoCare Pharma announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd., signed a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, under which the two sides will cooperate in innovative drug development and work on up to five innovative target projects. Eli Lilly will pay up to $100 million in upfront and near-term milestone payments, while the total potential research, development, and commercialization milestone payments are about $3.25 billion. InnoCare Pharma also said it is entitled to receive tiered royalties in the low single digits on annual net sales of licensed products.
STOCKS | Europe EV Sales Jump 52% as Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Binance News - Electric-vehicle sales in Europe rose 52% as fuel prices climbed to record highs, according to Bloomberg. The gains came after years of efforts to move drivers away from combustion engines, with the surge linked to higher fuel costs driven by geopolitical upheaval.
RBA Rate-Hike Expectations Rise as Committee Stances Diverge
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Reserve Bank of Australia has spent much of the past month preparing financial markets for a possible rate hike next week, while Governor Michele Bullock said she has only one vote and non-executive director Ian Ross said there is no evidence of a wage-price spiral.
LD Capital Founder JackYi Says Bitcoin Faces Resistance Near 86,000
Binance News - LD Capital founder JackYi said he had judged 20 days ago that Bitcoin would face strong resistance near 86,000 and that closing long positions around that level would be a better choice. According to Odaily, he said he still expects a bull market and does not plan to short Bitcoin. JackYi said a bull market does not rise in a straight line and that each pullback may offer a new entry opportunity. He also said traders should cut losses in time and manage risk.
Moonshot AI Raises Registered Capital by 417.09%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Beijing Moonshot AI Technology Co., Ltd. underwent a business registration change recently, with its registered capital rising from 2.2385 million yuan to 11.5753 million yuan, an increase of 417.09%. Qichacha said Moonshot AI was founded in April 2023, its legal representative is Yang Zhilin, and it is currently jointly held by Yang Zhilin, Shenzhen Harmony Growth Phase III Technology Development Equity Investment Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), Zhou Xinyu, and others.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Admits Agent Took Unexpected Action in Internal Evaluation
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI admitted that its agent took "unexpected action" in an internal evaluation, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed dissatisfaction with the incident itself as well as the timing and manner of the notification.
UBS: Changes in Speculative Positions Could Further Pressure the Yen
Binance News - According to Jin10, UBS strategists Shahab Jalinoos and others said the latest data show speculative yen shorts have already been fully cleared out, leaving room for investors to rebuild yen short positions as long as the carry trade environment remains favorable and the U.S.-Japan interest-rate gap stays wide, which could further pressure the yen.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Meets Pakistan's Foreign Minister Dar During UN General Assembly Session
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and held talks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, IRNA reported.
Doubao Denies Layoff Claims After Session Team Reorganization
Binance News - Doubao denied online claims that it had carried out layoffs or cut its dialogue team in half after reports said its general Session team had undergone a staffing reduction. On September 24, according to ChainCatcher, the topic "Doubao employee says Doubao has become a marginal product" trended on Weibo. Doubao public relations head Liu Xing said reports describing the change as layoffs were inaccurate and that the move was only an organizational adjustment in job responsibilities. He said part of the general Session team’s functions were split into Doubao Trading and Doubao Work teams, with related staff transferred accordingly. ...
Whale Buys 536.93 BTC as Bitcoin Falls
Binance News - A whale address bought 536.93 BTC about 6 hours ago as Bitcoin's price declined, according to Lookonchain monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the address bc1qdp has accumulated 2,460 BTC over the past 20 days at an average purchase price of $78,966.
Xi’s U.S. Visit Comes As Huawei, Alibaba Unveil New AI Chips
Binance News - According to CNBC, Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun his first U.S. state visit in more than a decade as Huawei Technologies and Alibaba Group roll out new chips and AI models that Beijing says show U.S. export controls have limits. Huawei moved up the launch of its Ascent 960DT chip to the first quarter of 2027, three quarters ahead of schedule, while Alibaba’s chip unit unveiled the Zhenwu V900 at the Apsara Conference in Hangzhou and said it triples the performance of its predecessor and will go on sale in early 2027. Analysts said the releases give Xi more evidence to argue that Washington’s restrictions can slow China’s AI development but have not stopped it. The ...
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Rises as Meta AI Device News Lifts CPU-Related Shares
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.33% and the Topix edged up 0.12% at the midday break on Thursday after news that Meta released a small handheld device called Meta Charm, which is designed to run Meta's new Muse AI assistant and boosted demand for key computer components. IwaiCosmo Securities Chief Strategist Kazuaki Shimada said the news lifted shares of other CPU-related companies, with Socionext, Meiko Electronic, and Ushio Inc all rising more than 10%, Advantest gaining 4%, and SoftBank Group edging up 0.52%. Strategists said chip-related stocks have recently tended to withstand the impact of rising yields.
STOCKS | Berkshire Hathaway Holds $359.2 Billion in Cash as Investment Income Dips
Binance News - Berkshire Hathaway held $359.2 billion in cash and Treasury bills, while its interest, dividend, and other investment income for the first half of 2026 came in slightly below the same period last year. According to NS3.AI, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to between 3.75% and 4.00% on September 16. The article did not provide additional details on the drivers behind Berkshire Hathaway's cash position or the decline in investment income.
JR Kyushu Plans Financial App With SBI Holdings for 2027 Fiscal Year Launch
Binance News - JR Kyushu plans to work with SBI Holdings to launch an integrated financial app under its own brand in the 2027 fiscal year. According to Foresight News, the app will use infrastructure developed by SBI and initially provide banking services through an agency model before expanding into securities and crypto assets. The app is expected to connect with the SUGOCA transit IC card and the JR Qupo points program. It will award points based on deposit balances and other criteria, and JR Kyushu is also considering whether points earned through rail and other services could be used to buy stocks or invest in funds.
Philippines to Offer Shorter-Term Retail Peso Bonds as Rates Stay High
Binance News - The Philippines will sell its first retail bonds of the year starting next week, choosing a shorter tenor as interest rates remain elevated, according to Bloomberg.
Arkham Monitors Wallet Consolidating Nearly 57,258 ETH After Receiving 45,000 ETH From Galaxy Digital OTC
Binance News - On September 24, Arkham monitored a wallet that received 45,000 ETH from Galaxy Digital OTC at an estimated value of about $119.67 million, with an average withdrawal price of roughly $2,659. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the address later combined part of its existing holdings with the newly received funds through intermediary wallets and transferred a total of about 54,990 ETH into the same wallet. As of press time, the consolidation wallet held about 57,257.78 ETH and had not recorded any active outgoing transfers. The consolidation address is 0x0ff2c6e74e97c4c229bf156ab1ed8dd97bc84c9f.