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Bitcoin whale profits surge, miners stop selling, and Middle East crypto activity triples.
Bitcoin’s $9.07B Whale Profit Record Puts Rally Floor to Test
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s short-term whale cohort amassed a record $9.07 billion in unrealized profit before the figure eased as BTC slipped. A new analysis suggests the paper gains could increase selling pressure and test the rally’s underlying price floor. Bitcoin Whale Paper Gains Reach a Record Short-term holder whale unrealized profit and loss reached $9.07 billion on […]
Bitcoin Just Survived the Yen Shock That Crushed Crypto 2 Years Ago
BeInCrypto - Japan spent nearly $100 billion in August trying to strengthen the yen. Even after that intervention, the currency failed to reach 154 against the dollar. Then traders pushed it there themselves. USD/JPY fell from 160.39 on Wednesday to 154.50 by Monday, meaning the yen strengthened 3.7% in three sessions without another confirmed rescue from Tokyo. The post Bitcoin Just Survived the Yen Shock That Crushed Crypto 2 Years Ago appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Miners Cease Selling Amid Shift to AI Investment Strategy
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Major Bitcoin miners have stopped selling. Just like that. After months of aggressive liquidation to fund a massive pivot into… Read the original on Bitcoin Miners Halt Sales After $30 Billion AI Infrastructure Investment. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Futures Activity Surges to Highest Level in Six Months
U.Today - XRP futures trading has surged to a six-month high, with renewed activity on Binance and other major exchanges pointing to a sharp revival in derivatives interest. XRP futures trading has surged to a six-month high, with renewed activity on Binance and other major exchanges pointing to a sharp revival in derivatives interest.
Middle East Crypto Activity Triples to $350 Billion Amid Ongoing Conflict, Report Finds
Decrypt - The Iran conflict has increased demand for digital assets to preserve and transfer wealth, while Gulf crypto businesses have kept operating through disruption, the Bitcoin Policy Institute says.
UE Crypto Promises High Returns Amid Surge in Bitcoin ETF Investment
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin cloud mining is having a moment. UE Crypto, a cloud-based mining platform, says users can pull in up to… Read the original on UE Crypto Promises Up to $2,700 Daily Bitcoin Mining Returns Amid ETF Surge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Malone Lam Faces Plea Hearing Over $245M Bitcoin Theft
Decrypt - A plea agreement hearing in Lam's case is set for Tuesday in Washington, nearly two years after his arrest in Miami.
Huawei, Xiaomi launch new foldable phones just before Apple event
Cryptopolitan - Huawei and Xiaomi both launched new foldable smartphones for their Chinese consumers this week, both coming just days before Apple’s September 9 event. Apple is widely expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone at this event. Huawei unveiled the Mate XT2 in China on Monday, with sales set to begin September 10. Xiaomi followed later...
Vitalik Buterin now confident AI won’t break crypto, betting 90% of his net worth
CryptoSlate - Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pushed back against predictions that artificial intelligence could trigger a 50% Bitcoin crash within two years. The debate began after Silicon Valley investor and AI-risk commentator Liron Shapiro said he sees a 50% probability that Bitcoin will fall more than 50% over the next two years because AI undermines what […] The post Vitalik Buterin now confident AI won’t break crypto, betting 90% of his net worth appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum Hegotá Upgrade Enables Gas Fee Payments Without ETH Holdings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum just changed something pretty fundamental. Starting last month, users on the network can pay gas fees without holding a… Read the original on Ethereum’s Hegotá Upgrade Empowers 4 Million Users to Bypass ETH for Gas Fees. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
President Trump Suggests Moon Belongs To USA on Truth Social
DailyHODL - President Trump posted on Truth Social declaring U.S. ownership of the moon alongside new Space Force uniform designs. The remarks revive a claim that violates the Outer Space Treaty. The post President Trump Suggests Moon Belongs To USA on Truth Social appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Capital B adds 376 Bitcoin in $29M purchase, boosting holdings to 3,521 BTC
CoinTelegraph - Capital B’s latest Bitcoin purchase was its largest in nearly a year, pushing the French company ahead of H100 Group among publicly traded BTC holders.
How Irish gangs are stashing crypto keys in private vaults
Cryptopolitan - Organized criminal syndicates in Ireland are now using rented security boxes to keep the phrases and private keys needed to access their cryptocurrency wallets safe. They are storing them along with money, luxury watches, and passports where the police cannot easily locate them, the head of the state’s asset seizure unit said. Michael Gubbins, a...
Bitcoin chips away at weekend upside as $80K hangs in the balance
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price fell 2% in low-liquidity conditions as the US Labor Day holiday saw $80,000 once again slip from bulls’ grasp.
XRP Open Interest Recovers as Analyst Flags ‘Unusual Structure’
Bitcoin.com - XRP derivatives exposure is returning after a sharp late-August contraction, but aggressive selling continues across perpetual and spot markets. A new analysis suggests bearish taker-side positioning remains active even as the token’s price shows resilience. XRP Open Interest Rebounds From Late-August Contraction XRP’s seven-day open-interest change moved from negative 27% on Aug. 29 to positive […]
XRP Ledger to Get Major Amendment This Month
U.Today - The XRP Ledger is edging closer to activating the long-awaited BatchV1_1 amendment. The XRP Ledger is edging closer to activating the long-awaited BatchV1_1 amendment.
XRP lending model leaves depositors with 90% of a bad loan’s loss despite reserves twice its size
CryptoSlate - With the same reserve and cover rates, one modeled default leaves 90,000 tokens of vault loss; ten smaller loans leave 4,500. The post XRP lending model leaves depositors with 90% of a bad loan’s loss despite reserves twice its size appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Ripple Held Firm After its September Escrow Release
99Bitcoins - Ripple’s September XRP unlock barely moved price as ETF inflows, momentum and larger XRPL transfers helped the market absorb supply. The post XRP Ripple Held Firm After its September Escrow Release appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ethereum Proposal Would Let Users Pay Gas Without Holding ETH
Decrypt - EIP-8141 has been a draft since January, and its authors pitch it first as a defense against quantum computers.
Bitcoin Becomes an IOU as Better and Coinbase Reuse Mortgage Collateral
CoinPaprika - Better Mortgage and Coinbase made their bitcoin-backed home loan generally available, and Better may reuse the pledged bitcoin while promising to return an equivalent amount. Borrowers cannot recover their coins until the main conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.
Trader Wins 26 Bets in a Row; Zcash and Strategy Shorts Are Bleeding
Bitcoin.com - A Hyperliquid trader with 26 consecutive wins is $5.3 million underwater on an $18.95 million ZEC short, with liquidation at $1,317, roughly 10% above where zcash trades currently. $1,317 Is the Number on the Screen A Hyperbot dashboard revealed the trader’s potentially unfortunate story in one row: Short 15,784.87 ZEC, cross margin at 5x, entry […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Bulls Need to Break This Key Level to Regain Momentum
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin is consolidating around $80K after a sharp recovery from the $60K area. While the broader structure has shifted constructively, BTC is now facing a significant resistance zone near $80K-$82K, while momentum indicators suggest that the latest advance is losing strength. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart The daily chart shows a clear structural improvement […]
Isar Aerospace Achieves Milestone with Successful Launch of Spectrum Rocket
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Spectrum flew. And it actually worked this time. On September 5, Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket lifted off from Andoya Spaceport… Read the original on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum Rocket Achieves Full Orbit with €10 Billion Backlog. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin News – Sept 9: Capital B’s BTC Treasury Climbs to 3,521 BTC
99Bitcoins - Capital B’s Bitcoin treasury now totals 3,521 BTC after a 376 BTC purchase funded by nearly €30.1 million in completed capital raises. The post Bitcoin News – Sept 9: Capital B’s BTC Treasury Climbs to 3,521 BTC appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
From XRP Pioneer to AI-Powered Trading: How Bitrue Built an Exchange for What’s Next
Bitcoin.com - On most exchanges, XRP appears as a secondary listing—a sidebar, not a main stage. That choice reflects a philosophy: XRP is an asset among assets. On Bitrue, XRP isn’t a listing. It’s infrastructure. That single structural difference—XRP as a base pair rather than an afterthought—has compounded over eight years into something unusual: an exchange that […]
Ethereum may have a simpler way to ease the computing burden of its growing rollup ecosystem
CryptoSlate - A reduced RowDAS design shares reconstruction duties in 1,000-node tests, while retaining reliance on high-custody nodes. The post Ethereum may have a simpler way to ease the computing burden of its growing rollup ecosystem appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Price Rejected at $80.5K as Bulls Scramble to Defend $79K
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price was trading between $79,300 and $79,500 on Sept. 7 after a significant rejection from $80,537 left its short-term price action caught between fading momentum and a still-constructive daily trend. The market remains inside a $79,013-$80,537 intraday range, putting those boundaries firmly in the cards as the levels that could determine what comes next. […]
XRP Whales Hold $1.40 as Lummis Warns: 'No CLARITY Now Means 2030' - Main Crypto News This Morning
U.Today - Key crypto updates for Sep. 7: Lummis warns on 2030 freeze, XRP holds $1.40 against Fed hikes, GPT-6 Astra sparks AI rally, and ETFs cross $101 billion. Key crypto updates for Sep. 7: Lummis warns on 2030 freeze, XRP holds $1.40 against Fed hikes, GPT-6 Astra sparks AI rally, and ETFs cross $101 billion.
Irish Gangs Are Renting Private Vaults to Hide Crypto Keys
Decrypt - Keys are going into rented boxes alongside cash, watches and passports, Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau says.
XRP Sits at $1.40: Nobody Wants to Sell, Nobody Wants to Buy
BeInCrypto - Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow at the start of September, and by the end of the day, only 300 million sat outside new time locks. XRP price still holds near $1.40. The headline sounded bearish. The ledger says less happened than it looked. Ripple Released a Billion, Then Re-Locked 700 Million Three old The post XRP Sits at $1.40: Nobody Wants to Sell, Nobody Wants to Buy appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Zcash hits highest price since 2016 as market cap tops $20B
CoinTelegraph - ZEC gained 45% over the past week, extending its rally since Grayscale converted its Zcash Trust into an ETF that began trading Aug. 25.
Ripple's RLUSD Sees Massive Repositioning From XRP Ledger to Ethereum
U.Today - Ripple appears to be deflating the supply of RLUSD on the XRP Ledger while pumping the supply on Ethereum, as a massive cross-chain movement involving the stablecoin was noticed. Ripple appears to be deflating the supply of RLUSD on the XRP Ledger while pumping the supply on Ethereum, as a massive cross-chain movement involving the stablecoin was noticed.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin puts 60% odds on a cryptography breakthrough that could weaken Wall Street middlemen
CryptoSlate - The 60% applies to an undated outcome for all three primitives; only at least one, probably SNARKs, is tied to decade-end. The post Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin puts 60% odds on a cryptography breakthrough that could weaken Wall Street middlemen appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Futures Just Posted Their Biggest Month in 6 Months: Here’s What Changed
CryptoPotato - Binance handled roughly $37 billion in XRP futures trades during August and helped push total volume across three exchanges above $64.6 billion.
Australia sees $155B data center opportunity from AI boom
Cryptopolitan - Australia could be on the verge of a multibillion-dollar data center expansion as demand from major technology companies continues to grow. Speaking at the AFR Commercial Property Summit on Monday, Aware Super CEO Deanne Stewart said the country could unlock significant investment if it can address bottlenecks around grid connections, zoning approvals, construction costs and...
Texas Immigration Officer Allegedly Takes Nearly $960,000 in Bribes to Fast-Track Citizenship
DailyHODL - A former senior USCIS official and his associate face federal charges for allegedly accepting bribes to expedite immigration applications while skipping required checks. The post Texas Immigration Officer Allegedly Takes Nearly $960,000 in Bribes to Fast-Track Citizenship appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Futures Hit 6-Month High as Whales Front-Run Sep. 15 Vote
U.Today - Whales front-run the Sep. 15 vote on Binance as XRP futures hit a 6-month high and institutional ETF inflows build a solid floor at $1.40. Whales front-run the Sep. 15 vote on Binance as XRP futures hit a 6-month high and institutional ETF inflows build a solid floor at $1.40.
Days Left to File Claim in Disney’s $50,000,000 YouTube TV and DirecTV Settlement
DailyHODL - Disney has reached a $50 million partial settlement in a class action antitrust lawsuit brought by YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers alleging the company inflated live TV streaming prices. The post Days Left to File Claim in Disney’s $50,000,000 YouTube TV and DirecTV Settlement appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Axis Robotics Open-Sources One of the Largest Franka Arm Simulation Datasets for Physical AI
BeInCrypto - Axis Robotics has released Axis Sim Dataset V1, one of the largest open-source simulation datasets for Franka arm manipulation, with the full dataset, training code, and benchmarks publicly available. V1 is built from more than 50,000 human-teleoperated simulation trajectories across 207 manipulation tasks and 60,000+ scene variants on a simulated Franka Research 3 arm. This The post Axis Robotics Open-Sources One of the Largest Franka Arm Simulation Datasets for Physical AI appeared first on BeInCrypto.
IMF Confirms El Salvador Bitcoin Additions Came From Private Donations
CoinPaprika - The International Monetary Fund said El Salvador used no public money to grow its Bitcoin reserve after its first programme review. Documentation from Salvadoran authorities showed the additions since 27 June 2025 came from private donations.
STOCKS | JS Global Lifestyle Rises 10.2% To HK$1.56
Binance News - JS Global Lifestyle (01691) rose as much as 10.2% to HK$1.56, after touching a high of HK$1.565 and moving above its 100-day moving average of HK$1.479, according to ETNet. The stock traded 13.39 million shares worth HK$20.03 million. Its active buy-sell ratio was 66:34, with net active buying of HK$6.1563 million. Citic CLSA Securities was the largest net passive buyer at HK$832,600, while Barclays Asia was the largest net passive seller at HK$1.5957 million.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau Eruption Grounds More Than 2,000 Flights
Binance News - According to the BBC, Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted late on Friday, grounding more than 2,000 flights, stranding about 270,000 passengers and forcing airports to suspend operations for a second day. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and three other airports extended closures until 18:00 local time on Monday after volcanic ash was detected in nearby airspace. Authorities said schools in the region moved classes online and some shipping operations were disrupted. The Geological Agency warned that the probability of further eruptions remains high, while the meteorological agency said ash reached as high as 6,000m on the Java side of the volcano and 15,000m on the Sumatra side and in parts of Banten. Officials also said there was no ...
AIA Maintained At Buy By Jefferies With HK$114 Target Price
Binance News - Jefferies kept AIA Group at Buy with a target price of HK$114, saying Thailand is one of the insurer's most important markets and a high-quality business, according to ETNet. The report said AIA Thailand accounted for 15% of group new business value and 12% of embedded value. As of June 2026, annualized new premium in Thailand rose 6% year on year. AIA held a 17% share of new premiums, 20% of annualized new premium, 26% of total premiums and 27% of weighted total premium income, underscoring its market leadership. Jefferies said the insurer's position was supported by its large agency network and strategic partnership with Bangkok ...
Capital B Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 3,521 After Buying 376 More
Binance News - French listed company Capital B increased its Bitcoin holdings by 376 coins, bringing its total to 3,521. According to Foresight News, the company disclosed the latest purchase without providing additional details.
AirTrunk Says U.S. Tech Giants' Interest in Australian Data Centers Exceeds Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australian data center operator AirTrunk Operating Pty said U.S. tech giants are interested in building data centers in Australia because of the country's green power grid and geographic proximity to Asia. Sab Whiteley, AirTrunk's vice president for energy and utilities, said interest from companies including Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft has exceeded expectations over the past six to eight months.
Whale Earns $2.645 Million in Funding Fees on ChangXin Memory Technologies Long Position
Binance News - A whale that began going long on ChangXin Memory Technologies on July 15 has received about $2.645 million in funding fees and is still sitting on about $3.094 million in unrealized profit on the long position. According to Odaily, the whale also holds about $4.575 million in io:ANTH long positions. The whale still holds about 1.4956 million ChangXin Memory Technologies tokens, with an average entry price of about $6.62 and a position value of about $12.988 million. Funding fee income and current unrealized gains together total about $5.738 million, with the unrealized profit not yet locked in. ...
UK Halifax House Price Index Falls 0.4% YoY in August
Binance News - According to Jin10, the UK Halifax seasonally adjusted house price index fell 0.4% year on year in August, compared with expectations for a 0.2% increase and a previous reading of 0.1%.
Goldman’s Moe Holds 12,000 KOSPI Target Despite 74% Gap
Binance News - Goldman Sachs strategist Timothy Moe still expects South Korea’s KOSPI to reach 12,000, even though the index would need to rise about 74% from near 6,899. The benchmark is up roughly 60% in 2026 but has fallen about 24% from its June record close, according to BeInCrypto, with SK Hynix up 157% year to date and Samsung Electronics up 106%. Moe said the call rests on earnings growth, valuation and US Big Tech spending, while citing CXMT and political resistance to new data centers as risks.
STOCKS | SMIC Rises 2.7% On 1.025 Million-Share Cross Trade
Binance News - SMIC (00981) rose as much as 2.7% after a non-automatic matched trade of 1.025 million shares was recorded at 1:52 PM, with the shares changing hands at HK$69 each, according to ETNet. The trade was worth HK$70.72 million. SMIC was last up 2.4% at HK$68.8, with turnover of 40.26 million shares worth HK$2.748 billion. Active buying and selling stood at 61:39, and net active buying totaled HK$555 million.
STOCKS | CINNO Research Says Global AMOLED Smartphone Panel Shipments Rose 3.8% in First Half of 2026
Binance News - According to Jin10, CINNO Research data showed that global AMOLED smartphone panel shipments totaled about 430 million units in the first half of 2026, up 3.8% year on year and better than expected. Apple and Samsung maintained stable purchasing pace, supported by supply chain advantages and profitability resilience, while some domestic panel makers brought forward part of future demand to keep production lines running and avoid potential cost increases. Demand in the phone repair market also rose significantly, providing additional growth for overall shipments.
STOCKS | Beijing AI Industry Investment Fund Takes Stake in Suanmiao Technology
Binance News - According to Jin10, Suanmiao Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. recently underwent a business registration change that added Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund (Limited Partnership) and others as shareholders, while its registered capital increased to 1.3496 million yuan. The company was founded in 2022 and its business scope includes integrated circuit sales, integrated circuit chip design and services, integrated circuit chip and product manufacturing, and integrated circuit chip and product sales. Public information shows that it is a developer of 3D computing chips.
MiniMax Falls 5.8% As Turnover Reaches HK$6.308 Billion
Binance News - MiniMax (00100) fell as much as 6.0% to HK$338 and was last down 5.8% at HK$340.4, with turnover of 17.02 million shares worth HK$6.308 billion, according to ETNet. The stock hit an intraday high of HK$393. Citigroup Global Markets Asia was the largest net passive buyer at HK$106 million, with a weighted average price of HK$377.962, while ABN AMRO Clearing HK was the largest net passive seller at HK$90.84 million, with a weighted average price of HK$372.329. The Hang Seng Tech Index was last at 4,524, down 44 points, or 1%.
Karrie International Says First NVIDIA Vera Rubin Products Have Been Delivered
Binance News - Server structural engineering solutions provider Karrie International (1050) said its first batch of NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform products has been delivered, according to Ming Pao. The related product series entered mass production in the second quarter of fiscal 2026/27.
Brent Crude Touches $96 a Barrel, Up 1.60%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Brent crude rose to $96 a barrel, up 1.60% on the day.
STOCKS | Yangtze Optical Fibre Jumps 10% On Heavy Turnover
Binance News - Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869) rose as much as 10.04% to HK$175.7, breaking above its 10-day moving average of HK$167.49, according to ETNet. The stock closed at HK$175.4, up 10.04%, after trading 17.3 million shares worth HK$2.923 billion. The active buy-sell ratio was 66:34, with net active buying of HK$885 million. The largest net passive buyer was Bank of America, while China Investment Information was the largest net passive seller.
STOCKS | Japan's 40-Year Bond Yield Rises 7 Basis Points to 4.1%
Binance News - Japan's ultra-long government bond yields rose, with the 30-year yield up 6 basis points to 4.025%. According to Sina Finance, the 20-year yield rose 4.5 basis points to 3.75%, and the 10-year yield rose 2.5 basis points to 2.93%.
GEOPOLITICS | Philippines Ombudsman Files Plunder Case Against Marcos Cousin Martin Romualdez
Binance News - The Philippines’ Office of the Ombudsman on Monday filed a plunder case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to a court filing. Bloomberg reported the case was filed against Romualdez, who previously served as House speaker.
GEOPOLITICS | Dangote Targets $1.6 Billion in Nigeria's Largest IPO
Binance News - Billionaire Aliko Dangote is seeking to raise $1.6 billion in what would be Nigeria’s biggest initial public offering, according to Bloomberg. Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE is offering 4.1 billion shares at 525 naira, or $0.40, each, and the IPO will open on Sept. 14, a company spokesman said Friday.
AI TRENDS | Sony and Saudi Aramco Sign Non-Binding MOU on Industrial AI Solutions
Binance News - Sony Group's chip business unit and Saudi Aramco signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation in industrial AI solutions. According to Sina Finance, Sony Semiconductor Solutions will provide image sensing and AI technologies, while Saudi Aramco will contribute industrial data and infrastructure resources.
STOCKS | KE Holdings Falls 5% As Trading Volume Reaches 5.98 Million Shares
Binance News - KE Holdings (02423) fell as much as 5.1% to HK$45.52, breaking below its 20-day moving average of HK$45.78, before trading down 5.0% at HK$45.54, according to ETNet. The stock hit a high of HK$47.22 and traded 5.9787 million shares worth HK$278 million. The active buy-sell ratio was 61:39, with net active buying of HK$56.5 million. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index was down 1.6% at 8,420.
Point72 Plans to Double Japan Headcount and Capital Allocation
Binance News - Point72 Asset Management plans to double both its headcount and capital allocation in Japan over the next few years as the revived Japanese market creates new investment opportunities. According to Sina Finance, Shinji Ogawa, Point72 Asset Management's Japan head, said corporate governance reforms could lead more companies to reassess capital allocation and shift funds toward growth investments, adding that there are very attractive opportunities. Ogawa said the firm is seeking talent in fundamental research, macro analysis, and quantitative analysis. He cited equity investing as an example and said there are still many sectors the firm has not covered. Japanese stocks have ...
Iran Sets Up Economic War Command Center
Binance News - Iran has formally established an Economic War Command Center to coordinate and quickly address economic problems arising during wartime, according to ETNet. Iranian Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Mortaza Zamaniyan said the center will first focus on the ministry's responsibilities and powers, working to speed up responses to problems facing business operations, trade and financing within its existing remit. He added that some of the issues already emerging are beyond the ministry's authority, and said the ministry will use its role in national macroeconomic ...
STOCKS | Kingboard Laminates Rises 10.31% As China Environmental Technology Jumps 68.34%
Binance News - Two Hong Kong-listed stocks recorded unusual trading at 1:02 PM, according to ETNet. China Environmental Technology (00646) rose 68.34% to HK$0.335, hitting a 52-week high. It has climbed for two straight days and is up 100.6% over that period, with active buy-sell ratio at 56:44. Kingboard Laminates Holdings (01888) gained 10.31% to HK$48.780, reaching a one-month high. Its active buy-sell ratio was 70:30.
Bitcoin Faces a Crucial Week: These US Events Could Decide BTC’s Next Big Move
CryptoPotato - BTC faces another crucial week after remaining at around $80,000 over the weekend, but several major US economic events could determine how long it stays there.
NIIF Appoints Former PAG Executive to Lead Global Fundraising
Binance News - India's quasi-sovereign wealth fund, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), has appointed Gauravjit Singh to lead global fundraising. According to Sina Finance, NIIF said Singh will serve as managing partner and head of global capital raising, focusing on maintaining existing investor relationships while expanding its base of domestic and overseas institutional investors. The fund is broadening its fundraising efforts to attract investors from Japan, Europe, and other regions. According to Sina Finance, NIIF has received about $3 billion in new investment commitments over the past two years, making it one of India's larger domestic alternative asset managers by fundraising scale.
Japan's July Coincident Index Preliminary Reading Rises to 120.6
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's July coincident index preliminary reading was 120.6, above the expected 120.3 and the previous 118.5.
Greater Manchester Growth Seen Continuing Without Burnham, Study Says
Binance News - Greater Manchester's growth spurt is expected to continue in the coming years even without Andy Burnham as mayor, according to Bloomberg. The region has been held up by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as a model for Britain's sluggish economy.
Healey to Put Regional Growth, Fiscal Discipline at Center of First Major Speech
Binance News - John Healey plans to make regional growth central to his economic vision while pledging fiscal discipline in his first major speech as chancellor of the exchequer on Monday, according to Bloomberg.
G7 Sounds Quantum Alarm as Bitcoin and Ethereum Weigh Defences
CoinPaprika - The G7 Cybersecurity Working Group released a report on 3 September 2026 urging governments and organizations to begin moving to post-quantum cryptography now. It warned that attackers can already store encrypted data and decrypt it once powerful quantum computers arrive.
Bitcoin Falls Near 1% to About $79,700 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Lift Oil Prices
Binance News - Bitcoin fell nearly 1% to about $79,700 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher. According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Central Command confirmed it struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday near Kharg Island, Jask, and the Gulf of Oman, while Admiral Brad Cooper said the U.S. would impose higher economic costs if Iran attacks American ships. The U.S. Central Command also said its maritime blockade data showed 92 commercial vessels had been rerouted, three disabled, and two boarded for inspection since operations resumed on July 14. Oil prices rose 1% in both European and U.S. markets, with WTI at $92.72 and up more than 6% in the first ...
PRECIOUS METALS | World Gold Council Says Gold’s Annualized Return Is About 5%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the World Gold Council said gold’s annualized return is about 5% and that the long-term trend is supported by wealth-preservation demand. The council, together with 12 retail brands including Caibai Jewelry, Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, and Lao Feng Xiang, recently released the 2026 China Gold Jewelry Retail Trend Insights and answered questions from reporters on the evolution of hard pure gold products and changes in gold jewelry consumption structure. Wang Lixin, chief executive of the World Gold Council's China region, said hard pure gold is still in its early stage and has huge room for growth. The council said China's gold jewelry market is undergoing a typical pattern of higher prices and lower volumes, with gold jewelry consumption in the ...
Australia Weighs Social Media Algorithm Opt-Out Rules
Binance News - According to the BBC, Australia is set to propose draft legislation this week that would let users switch off social media algorithms, with Communications Minister Anika Wells saying tech firms such as Meta, Google and TikTok could face substantial penalties if they do not provide the option. Wells said the government is seeking expert advice on whether users should have to opt in or opt out of algorithm-driven feeds, and said the draft laws would also require platforms to stop harmful content, including illegal pornography and videos promoting disordered eating, from being shared.
Jefferies Cuts Zhipu AI Target Price, Keeps Hold Rating
Binance News - Jefferies kept a Hold rating on Zhipu (02513) but cut its target price to HK$1,183.79 from HK$1,299.8, implying 8.9% downside, according to ETNet. The broker said Zhipu AI's guidance for $2.4 billion in annual recurring revenue by end-2026 beat market expectations, but it questioned the sustainability of that growth. Jefferies cited a high base in August after the reopening of Coding Plan and the launch of new models, uneven growth in computing supply, and high customer concentration with low switching costs. Jefferies said two major customers each contribute more than $250 million in ...
DB Financial Investment Analyst: SK Hynix's Q3 Profit May Miss Estimates, But Earnings Trajectory Remains Solid
Binance News - According to Jin10, DB Financial Investment analyst Seungyeon Seo said SK Hynix's third-quarter operating profit may fall below market expectations because of unfavorable exchange-rate factors, but its earnings trajectory remains solid. The analyst expects operating profit for the July-September quarter to reach 76.535 trillion won, below the market forecast of 79.948 trillion won, as a stronger won may weigh on dollar-denominated revenue. He also expects the company to maintain solid earnings growth in 2026 and 2027, driven by strong shipments of HBM4 products for AI data servers, and said HBM4 prices are expected to rise 70% year on year in 2027 amid tight global AI chip supply.
STOCKS | Ruibo Biotech Added To Hang Seng Composite Index And Southbound Trading Lists
Binance News - Ruibo Biotech (06938) said its shares have been added to the Hang Seng Composite Index and the list of securities eligible for southbound trading via Stock Connect, effective September 7, 2026. ETNet reported that the inclusion covers both Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect southbound trading lists.
STOCKS | Japan Power Prices Jump as LNG Costs Stay High and Rain Curbs Solar Output
Binance News - Japan's spot power price rose to 24.13 yen per kilowatt-hour on Monday. According to Sina Finance, LNG prices remained elevated, and an approaching typhoon is expected to curb solar power generation this week. Japan's next-day power price also hit its highest level since Wednesday, despite cloudy weather nationwide that brought temperatures down. According to Sina Finance, the main Northeast Asia LNG spot benchmark JKM stayed high at $24.025 per million British thermal units amid market concerns that disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could persist for a long time. ...
STOCKS | Tongguan Gold Added To Shanghai-Hong Kong And Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect
Binance News - Tongguan Gold (00340) said its shares have been included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities lists, effective September 7, 2026. ETNet reported that the announcement was made in a brief on the 7th.
STOCKS | Goldman Keeps ASMPT At Neutral, Sees AI Packaging Upside
Binance News - Goldman Sachs kept its Neutral rating on ASMPT (00522) and its target price at HK$177, after visiting the company's booth at SEMICON Taiwan on September 3 and reviewing its latest advanced packaging developments. The bank said ASMPT showcased advanced packaging solutions for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, silicon photonics and co-packaged optics applications, including thermocompression bonding, hybrid bonding and its MEGA platform for high-precision multi-chip assembly. Goldman said it views ASMPT's advanced packaging business positively, citing the shift toward smaller pitches and continued expansion in GPU, ASIC, high-bandwidth memory and HPC ...
STOCKS | CICC Keeps C&D International at Outperform, Target Price Unchanged
Binance News - CICC kept C&D International Group (01908) at Outperform and left its target price unchanged at HK$22.3, saying the company’s first-half 2026 results were in line with expectations. ETNet reported that revenue fell 48% year on year to RMB17.8 billion, but gross margin rose 1.4 percentage points to 14.3%, extending the improvement trend seen since 2025. Core net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company declined 13.5% to RMB790 million, while the core net margin increased 1.8 percentage points to 4.4%. ...
Qatar LNG Tankers Turn Back Toward Persian Gulf
Binance News - Several Qatari liquefied natural gas tankers are heading back toward the Persian Gulf, according to Bloomberg, in a possible shift ahead of a resumption of exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Binance Futures to End Last Price Protected Period on TACUSDT Perpetual
Binance News - Binance Futures will end the Last Price Protected (LPP) period on the USDⓈ-Margined TACUSDT Perpetual Contract, with the Mark Price shifting gradually from the LPP mechanism to the standard Mark Price calculation starting 2026-09-07 06:00 (UTC), according to a Binance announcement. The transition may take up to three hours depending on price volatility and the availability of a stable index price, and uses a mark price smoothing process to limit sudden moves. Trading is not affected during the transition, and open orders and positions will not be cancelled. Once the LPP period ends, the Mark Price will be calculated as the median of ...
STOCKS | Emerging Market Stocks Hit Two-Month High as Tech Gains Offset Higher Oil Prices
Binance News - Emerging market stocks rose at the start of the week, with heavyweight technology shares lifted by optimism around a new artificial intelligence model offsetting the drag from higher oil prices. According to Sina Finance, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index climbed as much as 1.4% on Monday, its highest since June 26, while South Korea's benchmark index jumped more than 3%. The emerging market currency index rose 0.1% and has gained in 12 of the past 13 trading days. Technology was the best-performing sector in the index, following Friday's rally in U.S. chip stocks. OpenAI announced a new-generation technology, GPT-6, on Friday and described it as a key milestone toward ...
Zcash ETF Net Assets Reach $463 Million as ZEC Nears $1,200
Binance News - Zcash (ZEC) traded near $1,185, up 11% in 24 hours, while Grayscale’s Zcash ETF (ZCSH) held $463.2 million in assets as of Sept. 4. According to BeInCrypto, the fund converted from Grayscale’s Zcash Trust and began trading on NYSE Arca on Aug. 25, becoming the first US-listed spot ETF for a privacy-focused token. ZCSH closed at $83.77 on Sept. 4 and held 444,608 ZEC tokens, with daily volume of 804,728 shares. Grayscale head of index Steve Vanourny said demand for financial privacy may grow as AI increases monitoring of financial activity.
Aberdeen Invests Names Xinglu Financial As Distributor For Private Markets Strategy
Binance News - Aberdeen Investments said Xinglu Financial, a subsidiary of Xinglu, has become a distributor for its global private markets strategy. Xinglu Financial will use its global wealth-tech platform to offer tokenized interests in the strategy to professional investors in Hong Kong, according to Ming Pao.
Binance Wallet Adds Access to Prediction Markets on App and Web
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X that Prediction Markets can be accessed through the Binance App and Binance Wallet Web. In the Binance App, users can go to Exchange, then Markets, and select Prediction, or open Binance App, go to Wallet, then Home, and choose Prediction to view more. On the web, users can navigate to Binance Web, then Trade, and select Prediction, or use Binance Wallet Web and open 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 changes, or regional expansion. The notice focuses on where the feature can be found across the app and web interfaces and notes that access depends on ...
STOCKS | EM Shares Rise to 2-Month High as Tech Gains Offset Higher Oil
Binance News - Emerging-market equities climbed to a two-month high at the start of the week as optimism over new AI models lifted heavyweight technology stocks, according to Bloomberg. The gains helped offset weaker sentiment from higher oil prices.
STOCKS | Kede CNC Says Large Aircraft Project Has Been Implemented
Binance News - According to Jin10, Kede CNC said at its 2026 interim results briefing held today that its large aircraft project has been implemented and is now progressing across equipment development, process verification, and standards building. The company said several types of its independently controllable machine models have begun trial processing and pilot verification of typical parts, and that overall progress is in line with expectations, with verification and standards building to be completed later.
Macquarie Expects Fed to Hike 25 Basis Points in September 2026
Binance News - According to Jin10, Macquarie expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points in September 2026, earlier than its previous forecast of a December hike.
Macquarie Expects 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike in Q1 2027
Binance News - According to Jin10, Macquarie still expects a 25-basis-point rate hike in the first quarter of 2027.
OPEC+ Seen Holding October Output Policy as Brent Tops $96.5 on Iran Tensions
Binance News - OPEC+ held an online ministerial meeting on September 6 and is expected to keep its October oil output policy unchanged, while talks shift to a 2027 quota review. Jiemian News reported that the group has already ended 1.65 million barrels a day of voluntary cuts, with seven core members including Saudi Arabia and Russia raising their combined quotas by 188,000 barrels a day from September and pausing further increases until the end of 2026. Brent crude rose back above $95 a barrel as tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensified, and was trading around $96.5 a barrel in Asian hours on September 7, up about 7% so far in September. Jiemian News also cited PetroChina's August ...
STOCKS | Iron Ore Climbs Above $100 a Ton on Position Unwinds and China Restocking Hopes
Binance News - Iron ore rose above $100 a ton for the first time in seven weeks as traders unwound bets that had favored coking coal, according to Bloomberg. The move also reflected expectations for pre-holiday restocking in China and high freight costs.
Polymarket Washington Nationals Option Jumps to 72.5% in Dodgers Matchup Market
Binance News - The probability for the Washington Nationals option in Polymarket’s Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers market surged from 36.5% one hour ago to 72.5%, a 36% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the move was flagged by Catcher Predict monitoring, which noted that related breaking news may be affecting the market.
Thailand's August CPI Rises 2.53% Year Over Year, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, Thailand's Ministry of Commerce said Thailand's overall consumer price index rose 2.53% year over year in August, above the market forecast of 2.37%, while core CPI rose 1.44%, above the market forecast of 1.39%.
STOCKS | Victory Giant Technology Jumps 10% On Heavy Turnover
Binance News - Victory Giant Technology (02476) rose as much as 10.0% to HK$217.4 and was last up 10.0% at HK$217.2, with a low of HK$202.8, according to ETNet. The stock traded 3.009 million shares for HK$635 million. Active buy orders outpaced active sell orders 67:33, with net active buying of HK$214 million. JPMorgan was the largest net passive buyer at HK$15.43 million, while China Investment Information was the largest net passive seller at HK$101 million. Among related stocks, ASMPT (00522) rose 4.16%, SMIC (00981) gained 1.71%, Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) advanced 5.10%, Guanghe Technology (01989) climbed ...
STOCKS | Sanan Optoelectronics Rises 9.7% On Heavy Turnover
Binance News - Sanan Optoelectronics (06951) rose as much as 10.0% to HK$118.7, breaking above its 20-day moving average of HK$114.985, before ending up 9.7% at HK$118.4, according to ETNet. The stock traded 895,900 shares worth HK$103 million. The active buy-sell ratio was 63:37, with net active buying of HK$26.06 million. Morgan Stanley was the largest net passive buyer at HK$7.3816 million, while China Investment Information was the largest net passive seller at HK$15.27 million. Related semiconductor stocks also moved higher, including ASMPT, SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, GigaDevice, and Cambricon.
Nomura Says Lululemon's Next-Quarter Performance Weakens, Picks Anta as Top China Sportswear Stock
Binance News - According to Jin10, Nomura said Lululemon's second-quarter fiscal 2026 results missed expectations, with quarterly revenue falling 5% year on year in constant currency to $2.42 billion, below the market forecast of $2.46 billion, while operating income dropped 13% to $454 million and the operating margin fell 1.9 percentage points to 18.8%.
Binance Square Launches Stock Section for Market News and Real-Time Quotes
Binance News - Binance announced on X that Binance Square has launched a new Stocks section. The update brings market news, quality discussions, and real-time quotes into one place for stock-related information. Users can access the section through Binance Square and open the Stocks category to view the new content area. The announcement said the Stocks section is designed to centralize stock information, including market updates and discussion content. It also highlighted real-time market data as part of the new offering. No additional details were provided about further features, rollout timing, or regional availability. The post focused on the availability of the section and the types ...
Tesla Places Batch Optimus Order as Robot ETF Rises
Binance News - Robot stocks strengthened on September 7, with the Robot ETF China Merchants (560770) benchmark index up 2.15% by 10:29 a.m. and shares including Bojie Co., Topstar, Han's Laser, BOCHU Electronic, Green Harmonic and Orbbec leading gains. Jiemian News reported that Tesla placed a one-time batch order for several thousand Optimus humanoid robots with key suppliers in early September, its first large-scale order since it began production guidance in April. According to suppliers cited in the report, the customer placed orders for about 5,000 units at once, with volumes varying by supplier depending on their share. Tesla's Fremont factory line began debugging in July and completed initial ...
Moore Threads Falls 20% as 25.77 Million IPO Shares Unlock
Binance News - Moore Threads fell by the 20% intraday limit on September 7, pushing its market value below 200 billion yuan. According to ChainCatcher, the decline came as 25.7745 million shares from the company’s initial public offering under placement restrictions were unlocked that day. A company staff member said the date marked a large unlock of restricted shares from the offline placement and urged investors to view the move rationally, adding that the company’s fundamentals remain normal.
STOCKS | Jianyuan Technology Opens Beijing Branch With Rocket Engine Business
Binance News - According to Jin10, Beijing Jianyuan Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch was recently established, with business scope including research and development and manufacturing of rocket launch equipment, research and development of rocket control systems, civilian space launch technology services, and research and development and manufacturing of rocket engines. Qichacha information shows that its parent company is Beijing Jianyuan Technology Co., Ltd.