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Zhao champions Bitcoin over gold; BitGo expands into mining; XRP's rise prompts watchful eyes.
Zhao Advocates for Bitcoin’s Superiority Over Gold Amid Market Changes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Changpeng Zhao thinks Bitcoin will beat gold. The Binance CEO said the cryptocurrency could soon overtake the precious metal in… Read the original on Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Declares Bitcoin a Stronger Store of Value Than Gold. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Up 35% in August: Why Every XRP Holder Needs to Watch September 15
U.Today - XRP ends August with a 35% surge, but the true macro test arrives on Sept. 15. XRP ends August with a 35% surge, but the true macro test arrives on Sept. 15.
BitGo Acquires NYDIG's Trading Division Amid Expansion into Mining Operations
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened BitGo just closed a deal to buy NYDIG’s institutional trading business. Around 30 employees are coming over, along… Read the original on BitGo Acquires NYDIG’s Trading Arm as NYDIG Shifts Focus to 3-Gigawatt Mining Project. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Evernorth XRP Treasury Deal Advances After SEC Filing Takes Effect
Bitcoin.com - The SEC cleared a key regulatory step in Evernorth’s proposed merger, moving the XRP treasury company closer to a Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN. Evernorth Merger Moves to Shareholder Vote Evernorth Holdings Inc. moved closer to its planned Nasdaq listing after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared its Form S-4 effective, the […]
Ottawa funds a Toronto quantum plant while Xanadu's packaging stays offshore
Cryptopolitan - Xanadu secured a C$195 million repayable federal loan for a Toronto photonics plant, but still sends most chip packaging and assembly to contractors abroad.
AFTERMARKET MOVES | Gap Jumps 14% on Old Navy Leadership Change; Marvell, Autodesk Slide on Guidance
Binance News - According to CNBC, Gap shares jumped about 14% in extended trading after the retailer said Michael Francis will lead Old Navy starting Nov. 2, succeeding Haio Barbeito, who had served as CEO since 2022. Gap posted second-quarter adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share, topping the LSEG consensus of 48 cents. Marvell Technology fell 6% after guiding to current-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share, plus or minus 5 cents, against the $1.07 analysts expected, with non-GAAP gross margin seen at 57.5% to 58.5% versus the StreetAccount call of 58.5%. Workday added almost 1% after beating LSEG estimates on both the top and bottom lines in the second quarter. Rubrik tumbled 7% as non-GAAP gross margin came in at 81% against an 81.7% StreetAccount estimate, though it beat on ...
Crypto Users Targeted by 19 Harmful Browser Extensions on Chrome and Edge
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Crypto wallets are getting drained. Quietly, methodically, and at scale — through something most users never think twice about: browser… Read the original on 80,000 Crypto Users Targeted by 19 Malicious Browser Extensions in Chrome and Edge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Central Command Says 82 Merchant Ships Changed Course Under Iran Maritime Blockade
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said the United States continued its maritime blockade of Iran, and by August 28 its forces had guided 82 merchant ships to change course, disabled 3 merchant ships, and boarded 2 merchant ships for inspection.
Honda and Nissan are set to run their 2029 cars on the same software
Cryptopolitan - Honda and Nissan are expected to agree as soon as Monday to develop one operating system and one onboard computer for vehicles arriving in 2029.
Jurrien Timmer Says Bitcoin Has Held Its Power-Law Curve Bottom
Binance News - Fidelity Global Macro Director Jurrien Timmer said Bitcoin has held the bottom of its power-law curve and has corrected for long enough to satisfy the time component of the four-year cycle. According to ChainCatcher, Timmer made the remarks in a post, framing the move as a duration-based adjustment rather than a fresh breakdown.
Metaplanet CEO Advocates Bitcoin Adoption During Hong Kong Conference
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Simon Gerovich doesn’t mince words. The CEO of Metaplanet was in Hong Kong on Friday for the Bitcoin Asia conference,… Read the original on Metaplanet CEO Declares Bitcoin’s Moment in Asia, Targeting $14 Trillion in Japanese Savings. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Fosun Files For Hong Kong IPO Of Club Med Businesses
Binance News - Fosun, the mainland owner of Club Med, said on Friday it has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong for the travel operator and its ClubMed Lifestyle and other tourism-focused businesses, according to RTHK reported. The company said proceeds from the proposed listing will be used mainly to expand its global resort network, upgrade vacation offerings and strengthen its digital and AI capabilities. Fosun withdrew Club Med from the Paris stock exchange after acquiring it in 2015. The new entity, with Club Med as its flagship, plans to operate about 85 resorts ...
China Approves $6.84 Billion More QDII Quota, Raising Total to $1.83 Trillion
Binance News - China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange approved a new batch of QDII quotas on August 28, adding $6.84 billion and lifting the cumulative approved quota from $1.76169 trillion to $1.83009 trillion, according to Jiemian News. The latest allocation includes $30.99 billion for 45 banks, $101 billion for 79 securities and fund firms, and $42.003 billion for 48 insurance and insurance asset managers; 23 trust firms received no new quota. Among the banks, China Industrial and Commercial Bank/ICBC Wealth Management, Bank of East Asia, HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and others each received $100 million, while East West Bank and China CITIC Bank International were approved for the ...
Canada Lures Dozens Of Researchers From US Universities With C$504 Million Fund
Binance News - According to the BBC, Canada is recruiting dozens of researchers from US universities, including Harvard, under a new government program backed by C$504 million ($362 million; £268 million) for work in fields such as climate change and medicine. More than three-quarters of the 64 professors moving to Canada from around the world will come from the US, and 48 of them are relocating under the program. Seth Guikema, a climate resiliency researcher moving from the University of Michigan to the University of Western Ontario, said he will use C$8 million over the next eight years to study tools for better preparing for natural hazards ...
STOCKS | Affirm CEO Says High Oil Prices Are Pressuring U.S. Consumers
Binance News - Affirm shares were little changed on Friday after the buy-now-pay-later company reported fourth-quarter results. According to Sina Finance, CEO Max Levchin said high oil prices are putting pressure on consumers. Levchin said U.S. consumers are clearly feeling higher gasoline prices and that the company’s services can help them manage cost pressure from inflation. The American Automobile Association said the national average gasoline price was $4.09 per gallon on Friday, down from above $4.50 in May but still well above pre-war levels in Iran. The last time the national average was below $3 was March 2. ...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 4.279 Tons to 1,042.357 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings decreased by 4.279 tons from the previous day to 1,042.357 tons.
STOCKS | Affirm Holds Steady After Q4 Results as CEO Cites Higher Oil Prices
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Affirm Holdings shares closed nearly flat on Friday after the buy-now-pay-later company reported fourth-quarter results, and CEO Max Levchin said higher oil prices are weighing on consumers. "U.S. consumers are undoubtedly feeling higher oil prices, so we cannot, cannot ignore that," Levchin said. "They are also coming to us for help in dealing with price issues from various inflation pressure points."
Ripple Prime Expands Into Equity Derivatives With Delta One Launch
Bitcoin.com - Ripple Prime has launched Delta One business offering total return swaps across U.S.-listed equities, indices, and digital assets. The expansion gives institutional investors cross-asset access through a single prime brokerage counterparty. Ripple Prime Adds Delta One to Multi-Asset Brokerage Ripple expanded its institutional brokerage business Aug. 27 with the launch of Delta One within Ripple […]
Arthur Hayes Discusses Weakening Bitcoin Strategy and Its Implications
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy’s stock has lost the edge it once gave Bitcoin bulls. Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder, said the disappearance of… Read the original on Arthur Hayes Warns Strategy’s Bitcoin Premium Play Is Failing, Threatening Investors. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Affirm CEO Says Consumers Are Healthy as Revenue Outlook Improves
Binance News - Affirm Holdings CEO Max Levchin told Bloomberg Businessweek Daily that the company’s customers are “healthy, paying us back on time, and shopping,” according to Bloomberg. He also discussed Affirm’s recent earnings report, including an upbeat revenue outlook, its most profitable quarter on record, recent partnerships and e-commerce growth.
Meta pilots data center robots as staff say the machines could cut technician jobs
Cryptopolitan - Meta is piloting robots to swap cables, reboot servers, and inspect gear in its data centers, and staff say the machines could shrink the technician ranks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy Says No Ships May Transit the Strait of Hormuz Without Coordination
Binance News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said U.S. officials were lying about the Strait of Hormuz remaining open, accusing them of trying to control oil prices and cover up failure. The navy said Iran's control over the strategic waterway is absolutely secure and ordered that any vessel attempting to pass through the strait without Iranian coordination must not be allowed to transit, according to Jiemian News. It said the action will continue until U.S. military operations against Iran end completely and Washington fulfills its obligations.
How the US Helped Japan Pull Off a $97 Billion Yen Rescue
BeInCrypto - Bessent says the yen intervention was an asset swap, not a loan. Treasury filings back him, and complicate Warren's case. The post How the US Helped Japan Pull Off a $97 Billion Yen Rescue appeared first on BeInCrypto.
12 Years Later, Bitcoin Remembers the Man Who Got There First
Bitcoin.com - Twelve years ago today, cryptographer Hal Finney died after a five-year fight with ALS, six years after he became the first person on Earth to receive a bitcoin transaction. His story is still one of the strangest, most human threads running through Bitcoin’s history. A Signature Before Bitcoin Had a Price Before bitcoin had a […]
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Reached Oil Deal With Venezuela
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had just reached an oil deal with Venezuela and had obtained majority control of Venezuela's more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
Ocasio-Cortez Reshuffles Team Ahead Of Possible 2028 Bid
Binance News - According to Axios, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is making personnel changes on her team months before she decides whether to launch a presidential campaign or run for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's seat in 2028. Her longtime campaign manager and senior adviser, Oliver Hidalgo-Wohlleben, is leaving in September, while Fiorella Bini has taken over as interim campaign manager, Aya Saed has returned as a deputy chief of staff and campaign adviser, and Tanushri Shankar-Ross has come back as a senior adviser. Ocasio-Cortez's creative director, Tyler Evans, also left this summer, according to his LinkedIn page. The changes have coincided with an expanded portfolio for chief of staff Mike Casca, who joined her team in late 2023 after serving as a senior ...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Considers Possible 2028 Presidential Run
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing two people familiar with the discussions, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering the possibility of running for president in 2028. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell denied the report in a statement, saying Hegseth will not run for president and that his top priority is leading the Defense Department; he called all other speculation nonsense.
Abraxas Capital Holds Over $472 Million in Perpetual Short Positions
Binance News - Abraxas Capital holds more than $472 million in perpetual futures short positions, according to monitoring by HyperliquidNews. According to ChainCatcher, the positions include $126 million in Bitcoin native asset shorts, $120 million in Ethereum native asset shorts, $73 million in SOL shorts, and $72 million in Hyperliquid native asset shorts. The wallet posted a $21 million profit over the past 24 hours and has total equity of more than $200 million.
Abraxas Capital Holds Over $472 Million in Perpetual Futures Shorts
Binance News - Abraxas Capital holds more than $472 million in perpetual futures short positions, including $126 million in Bitcoin native asset shorts, $120 million in Ethereum native asset shorts, $73 million in SOL shorts, and $72 million in Hyperliquid native asset shorts. According to Odaily, the wallet posted a $21 million profit over the past 24 hours, and its total equity exceeded $200 million.
US Dollar Hits One-Week High After Warsh Remarks; Yen Weakens
Binance News - The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 0.4% to 1,199.14, its highest since August 19, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh vowed to bring inflation down to the 2% target. According to Sina Finance, the dollar climbed to a more than one-week high as Warsh warned inflation had not shown a meaningful slowdown and said the Fed still had "work to do" unless policymakers were confident inflation was slowing materially. Traders again priced in a 25-basis-point rate hike by year-end and another 25-basis-point increase by March 2027. The euro fell 0.6% to 1.1580 against the dollar, while the yen weakened and slipped below the closely watched ...
Tusk Pushes Crypto Law Re-Vote After Zondacrypto Scandal
Bitcoin.com - Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed that, amid the scandal surrounding the Zondacrypto case, he would call for the Speaker of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament, to organize a revote on the President’s veto of the Crypto-Asset Market Act. Poland To Revote Crypto-Asset Market Act After Zondacrypto Scandal Polish authorities are […]
Arini US Investments Head Gavin Yates Departs Hedge Fund
Binance News - Gavin Yates, chief executive officer of Arini Capital Management’s US business, has left the firm, according to people with knowledge of the situation, Bloomberg reported.
Trump Administration Plans To End Security Aid For Iraq's Peshmerga
Binance News - According to the BBC, the Trump administration is planning to end military aid for Iraq's Peshmerga, the Kurdish security force that helped the United States defeat Islamic State, as the current security agreement is due to expire on 30 September. The Pentagon has told Kurdish leaders in recent meetings that it does not plan to renew the memorandum of understanding that provides security assistance, and the Peshmerga received $61m in fiscal year 2026 for weapons, training and stipends through the counter-IS program. The report said the proposed cutoff has alarmed officials in Iraqi Kurdistan, who fear it would create a security vacuum as Iran and Iranian-backed militias ...
Apple opens its September 9 event with a foldable iPhone and no base model
Cryptopolitan - Apple affirmed a September 9 iPhone event where a foldable iPhone Ultra and two Pro models lead a fall rollout, with no base iPhone 18 until spring 2027.
Gilinski Family, GeoPark Near Venezuela Oil Deal
Binance News - Colombia’s richest family is nearing a Venezuela oil deal with GeoPark Ltd., the Bogota-based oil producer in which it holds a 28% stake, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The people asked not to be identified because they were discussing confidential plans.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump Plans 50% Tariffs on Canadian Autos, Parts and Steel
Binance News - US President Donald Trump vowed this week to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% at the start of next year, according to Bloomberg. Linda Hasenfratz, executive chair of Linamar, said the move would cripple the industry after decades of free trade in autos between the US and Canada.
STOCKS | Crypto-Linked Index Falls 8.34% as Bitcoin and Ether Extend Losses
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the U.S. crypto and crypto-linked index fell 8.34% to 67.35 points, down 2.60% for the week, while MarketVectorTM Digital Assets 100 Small Cap Index dropped 4.71% to 2,432.36966 points over the past 24 hours and fell 7.12% over the past seven days, the MarketVectorTM Digital Assets 100 Mid Cap Index declined 4.78% to 2,616.8022 points and fell 10.15% over the past seven days, and the MarketVector Digital Assets 100 Index lost 2.92% to 15,513.41799 points and fell 2.33% over the past seven days. Bitcoin fell 3.40% to $77,383.30 over the past 24 hours after hawkish remarks in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech accelerated the decline, was roughly flat over the past seven days, and showed an M-shaped pattern, having fallen to $75,577.56 on August 23 ...
U.S. Defense Secretary May Again Gather Senior Military Officers at Quantico
Binance News - According to U.S. officials, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering inviting hundreds of senior military officers to Marine Corps Base Quantico again this year to deliver remarks. One official said he is also expected to issue a new set of directives to the armed forces, while the timing of the meeting remains unclear and it is not known whether all active-duty generals and admirals will be called.
Bitcoin Rally Stalls, But Long-Term Sentiment Remains Bullish
Decrypt - BTC gave back some of its gains after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh talked tough on inflation, but prediction market traders are still leaning bullish.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Missiles Withstood Test
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said the country's missiles withstood the test, defended the nation well, and all domestically produced equipment performed at its best.
GEOPOLITICS | Moody’s Raises Nigeria Outlook to Positive on Stronger Growth
Binance News - Moody’s Ratings revised Nigeria’s credit outlook to positive, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth, according to Bloomberg. The action reflects the agency’s view of Nigeria’s economy.
Circle's FCA license clears the way for USDC on Chelsea's shirt this season
Cryptopolitan - Chelsea signed Circle as front-of-shirt sponsor, putting USDC on its shirts two months after the FCA told clubs to vet unauthorized crypto backers.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi: U.S. and Israel Unable to Counter Iran's Missiles
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States and Israel are unable to counter Iran's missiles.
Boeing Signs $3 Billion Revolving Credit Agreement, Extends 2023 and 2024 Facilities
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Boeing signed a $3 billion, 364-day revolving credit agreement on August 24, according to an SEC filing. The amended 2023 five-year credit agreement has total committed capacity of $3 billion and now matures on August 24, 2029, while the amended 2024 five-year credit agreement has total committed capacity of $4 billion and now matures on May 15, 2030.
GEOPOLITICS | Hedge Funds Increase Bullish US Gasoline Bets at Fastest Pace in Six Months
Binance News - Hedge funds boosted bullish wagers on US gasoline by the most since the US-Iran war began, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data. Bloomberg reported the move in the latest positioning data.
Justin Sun Says His Girlfriend Asked for $50 Million. AI Told Him No
BeInCrypto - Justin Sun says an AI told him not to pay $50 million. CZ says the fight belonged in court, not online. The post Justin Sun Says His Girlfriend Asked for $50 Million. AI Told Him No appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking Mail-In Voting Order
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Trump administration formally appealed a federal court ruling that blocked its executive order on mail-in voting from taking effect, after Boston federal district judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day temporary restraining order on August 27 evening suspending the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing the new mail-in voting rules and scheduled a hearing for September 3 on whether to impose a longer-term injunction.
EGR Wealth Limited Enters Administration as Kroll Appointed Administrators
TheCurrencyAnalytics - EGR Wealth Limited is done. The firm entered administration on August 24, 2026, with Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier from… Read the original on EGR Wealth Limited Enters Administration as Kroll Takes Charge Amid Regulatory Pressure. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
IMF President Georgieva Says Fed Chair Warsh Has Done Well
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, International Monetary Fund President Georgieva said U.S. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has done well and clearly laid out many views.
Brian Armstrong Says U.S. Needs Clarity Act for Clear Crypto Rules
Binance News - Brian Armstrong said one of the simplest ways to explain cryptocurrency is that it provides faster, cheaper, and more efficient financial services. According to Odaily, he added that the U.S. needs to pass the Clarity Act to establish clear rules for the industry rather than let outdated systems and uncertainty prevail.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: U.S. Claims on Strait of Hormuz Are a Lie
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said U.S. officials' statements about keeping the Strait of Hormuz open were a blatant lie and were aimed only at manipulating oil prices and covering up their own failure.
Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing Crypto Wallets
U.Today - Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 19 malicious Chrome and Edge extensions capable of stealing crypto wallet secrets. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered 19 malicious Chrome and Edge extensions capable of stealing crypto wallet secrets.
STOCKS | Bloomberg Electric Vehicle Price Return Index Falls 0.03% to 3,509.63
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Bloomberg Electric Vehicle Price Return Index fell 0.03% to 3,509.63 on Friday, down 0.05% for the week and showing a V-shaped pattern overall.
Meta Tests Robots to Handle Data Center Work
Decrypt - The company says it needs more skilled workers as its AI infrastructure expands, but employees fear automation could reduce or eliminate some roles.
Nike Names Ex-Foot Locker Executive Kristin Bauer to Lead Converse
Binance News - Nike Inc. named former Foot Locker executive Kristin Bauer to run operations at its Converse brand, according to Bloomberg. Converse has been struggling, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | S&P 500 Sectors End Mixed, Information Technology Falls 1.29%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, among the 11 S&P 500 sectors, information technology fell 1.29% and utilities fell 1.14%, while industrials, real estate, materials, and health care fell as much as 6%; financials, consumer staples, and energy rose as much as 0.59%, telecommunications rose 1.56%, and consumer discretionary rose 1.69%.
STOCKS | North American tech software ETF falls 0.74% to $109.50, up 5.93% for the week
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the North American technology software stock index ETF fell 0.74% to $109.50 and rose 5.93% for the week, while the Global X Cybersecurity ETF rebounded 5.66%, the Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF rebounded 3.91%, and the ETFMG Cybersecurity ETF rebounded 3.51%.
S&P Expects Strait of Hormuz Disruption to Lift Energy Prices, Moderate Portugal's 2026 Economy Impact
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P expects disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to push energy prices higher and have a moderate impact on Portugal's economy in 2026.
S&P Confirms Portugal's 'A+/A-1' Rating, Keeps Outlook Positive
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P confirmed Portugal's 'A+/A-1' rating and kept the outlook positive because of strong economic growth.
S&P Confirms Jordan at BB-/B, Outlook Stable
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P affirmed Jordan's BB-/B ratings and kept the outlook stable.
1.4M ETH Gone From Exchanges Since June as BTC Moves in Reverse
CryptoPotato - ETH exchange balances have fallen sharply since June, while Bitcoin balances moved slightly higher.
GEOPOLITICS | Pentagon in Talks for Venezuelan Oil Stake With Alejandro Betancourt
Binance News - The US government is pursuing a major stake in Venezuelan oil reserves through a potential partnership between the Department of Defense and Venezuelan energy investor Alejandro Betancourt, according to Bloomberg. Betancourt has become a key middleman between the US and Venezuela.
Capital B Secures Major Funding to Expand Bitcoin Holdings and Warrant Options
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Capital B just closed a €21.0 million private placement. That’s roughly $24.5 million, and the French Bitcoin treasury company didn’t… Read the original on Capital B Raises €21M to Acquire 270 Bitcoin, Eyes $158M Warrant Potential. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Price is Moving Like Gold, and Grayscale Says It's No Coincidence
BeInCrypto - Grayscale’s research arm warned this week that Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has climbed above 50%, a shift the asset manager frames as the return of the debasement trade. The finding marks a sharp reversal from recent years, when Bitcoin frequently traded in step with growth stocks rather than hard assets. How Grayscale Measured Bitcoin’s Shift The post Bitcoin Price is Moving Like Gold, and Grayscale Says It's No Coincidence appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | U.S. Natural Gas Futures Fall Ahead of Energy Transfer Pipeline Start
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. natural gas futures closed lower ahead of Energy Transfer LP's Hugh Brinson pipeline in Texas starting operations on September 1, with the October contract on Nymex falling 2.6 cents, or 0.9%, to $2.888 per million British thermal units.
Bitcoin, Stocks Face September Midterm Pattern As Fed Hike Odds Rise
Binance News - Bitcoin, US stocks and bonds are entering September with a historical midterm-election pattern that has often preceded market lows, while traders price a higher chance of a Fed hike. According to BeInCrypto, Bitcoin is near $77,500, the S&P 500 remains close to record highs and the 30-year Treasury yield is elevated after touching 5.28% on August 21. Kalshi traders put September hike odds at 53%, versus about 48% for a hold.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Iran Sold About 90 Million Barrels of Oil During Transition Agreement Implementation
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran sold about 90 million barrels of oil during the implementation of the transition agreement.
Rivian Shares Fall After CFO Claire McDonough Announces Departure
Binance News - Rivian Automotive Inc. shares fell after the company said Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough will step down in the coming months to take the same role at GE Vernova Inc., according to Bloomberg. McDonough is leaving the electric vehicle maker for the turbine manufacturer.
Argus Research Upgrades Moderna to Buy, Sets $180 Price Target
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Argus Research Corp. upgraded Moderna Inc. from Hold to Buy, citing positive melanoma vaccine data and further upside potential in the stock, and set a $180 price target. Analyst Jasper Hellweg said cancer vaccine data brought upside, noted that MRNA shares have fallen more than 70% from their all-time high and have underperformed the benchmark index over the past five years, and said there is still additional upside potential beyond the recent data-driven rally. He added that confirmatory data could push MRNA shares higher and that a Buy rating is appropriate now. Bloomberg-compiled data show MRNA has five Buy ratings, 16 Hold ratings and two Sell ratings.
CBOT U.S. 2-Year and 10-Year Treasury Futures Speculators Cut Net Shorts
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended August 25, CBOT U.S. 2-year Treasury futures speculators reduced net short positions by 66,041 contracts to 861,296, while CBOT U.S. 10-year Treasury futures speculators reduced net short positions by 107,986 contracts to 838,975.
CFTC: Equity Fund Managers Cut CME S&P 500 Net Longs, Speculators Add Shorts
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended August 25, equity fund managers reduced net long positions in CME S&P 500 index futures by 5,608 contracts to 946,814, while equity fund speculators increased net short positions by 35,462 contracts to 302,971.
CFTC: Speculators Cut Net Shorts in CBOT U.S. 5-Year and Long Bond Futures
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended August 25, speculators reduced net short positions in CBOT U.S. 5-year Treasury futures by 15,044 contracts to 1,259,061, and in CBOT U.S. long-term Treasury futures by 31,769 contracts to 187,243, while speculators increased net short positions in CBOT U.S. ultra-long-term Treasury futures by 59,321 contracts to 406,045.
STOCKS | CFTC: Speculators’ NYMEX WTI Crude Net Longs Rise to Four-Week High
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed that for the week of August 25, speculators’ net long positions in NYMEX WTI crude oil rose by 538 contracts to 104,573 contracts, a four-week high.
PRECIOUS METALS | CFTC: COMEX Gold Net Longs Rise to 11-Month High
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, speculative COMEX gold net long positions rose by 5,383 contracts to 151,315 contracts in the week ended August 25, a 11-month high.
Western Officials Say Putin Wants To Avoid Direct Nato Clash
Binance News - According to the BBC, Western officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to avoid a direct military confrontation with Nato despite increasingly hostile rhetoric toward the UK and other allies over support for Ukraine. The officials said recent Russian warnings, including threats that UK forces could be targeted or that weapons factories could be hit, were not new and fit Moscow's doctrine of pressuring the West. They said Russia is likely to keep using hybrid tactics such as cyber-attacks, sabotage and assassination attempts rather than direct military action. The officials also said the war in Ukraine has escalated this year, with both Moscow ...
Strategy's MSTR Trading Volume Tops $3 Billion, Exceeding Walmart's by 136%
Binance News - Bitcoin treasury company Strategy said on X that MSTR traded more than $3 billion today. According to Odaily, that trading value was 136% higher than Walmart's, a retail giant with a market value of $820 billion.
U.S. House to Vote Next Tuesday on Stopgap Funding Bill
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote next Tuesday on a stopgap funding bill under a suspension of the rules procedure.
Instagram and Facebook to Limit Users Under 18 to Two Hours a Day After Legal Settlement
Binance News - According to CNBC, Instagram and Facebook users under age 18 will soon face a daily two-hour limit and will not be able to see reactions on posts following a major legal settlement.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: Supreme Leader's Instructions Are the Guideline for All State Officials
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Supreme Leader's instructions are the guideline for all state officials.
STOCKS | ICE Raw Sugar Futures Fall 0.28% This Week, New York Cocoa Rises 9.98%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, ICE raw sugar futures fell 0.28% this week and ICE white sugar futures dropped 3.93%, while ICE Arabica coffee futures fell 3.01%, coffee "C" futures declined 3.11%, and Robusta coffee futures lost 2.29%. New York cocoa futures rose 9.98% to $6,636 per ton, holding around $5,800 on August 24-26 before extending gains on August 27-28, London cocoa futures gained 1.04%, Chicago WCE double-low canola futures rose 2.99%, and ICE cotton futures climbed 3.52%.
Circle Brings USDC Into UK Premier League With Chelsea Shirt Deal
Bitcoin.com - Circle has signed a principal partnership with Chelsea Football Club that will put the company and USDC branding on the club’s men’s, women’s, and academy shirts from the 2026/27 season. The agreement gives one of crypto’s largest stablecoins a prominent place in global sports marketing. Circle Puts USDC on Chelsea Shirts From 2026/27 Season Circle […]
Iranian President Pezeshkian: Iran Will Open Shipping Lanes If Four Commitments Are Fulfilled
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran will open shipping lanes if four commitments are fulfilled.
Iran's President Says Internal Consensus Reached on Strait of Hormuz Transit Route
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said internal consensus has been reached on the transit route through the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iran will open the waterway if four commitments are fulfilled. He also said Iran is ready to cooperate with regional countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and reach understandings.
Ripple-Backed Evernorth Is One Vote From a Nasdaq XRP Listing
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared Evernorth's registration effective on 27 August 2026, clearing a Ripple-backed XRP treasury for a 30 September shareholder vote. If Armada Acquisition Corp. II holders approve, the merged company plans to list on Nasdaq as XRPN.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says War Has Worsened Iran's Fuel Shortage
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said war has worsened Iran's fuel shortage.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Raise Gasoline Prices
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran will raise gasoline prices.
Argentina Hints at Possible Exit From Mercosur
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno on the 27th hinted that Argentina may withdraw from Mercosur, saying the bloc has not achieved its original goals and that Argentina will advance its own trade process if Mercosur reforms do not move forward.
AI TRENDS | Pasqal Holding SA rises 43% intraday on debut after merger with Bleichroeder Acquire Corp. II
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Pasqal Holding SA rose 43% intraday on its first day of trading after merging with Bleichroeder Acquire Corp. II.
GEOPOLITICS | California Sues Over Trump Administration Wind Lease Deal
Binance News - California sued the Trump administration and Golden State Wind over the federal government’s deal with the company to cancel an offshore wind project lease, according to Bloomberg. The state alleged the transaction violated multiple federal laws.
Ninth Circuit Rules Sports-Related Event Contracts Are Not Swaps
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a Third Circuit ruling from April.
HMRC Data: 240 UK Crypto Millionaires Hold 52% of Sector Gains
cryptoDNES - New HMRC data reveals 240 UK crypto investors generated £717M in profits, accounting for over half of the sector's total reported capital gains. The post HMRC Data: 240 UK Crypto Millionaires Hold 52% of Sector Gains appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Strive Posts Best Week Ever as ASST Adds 2,680 Bitcoin in Five Days
Binance News - BitcoinTreasuries.NET said on X that Strive had its best week ever, while MSTR rose again. According to Odaily, ASST added 2,680 Bitcoin over five days, a record, and rose 100% in one month. @TheOtherParker_ and @TylerCompiler will analyze its options market performance.
First HMRC crypto figures show a young, male minority booking most of the gains
Cryptopolitan - HMRC split cryptoasset gains out for the first time, showing 17,600 filers declared £1.38 billion in 2024-25 and 240 of them took £717 million.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Ceasefire Violations Will Not Be Tolerated
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said violations of the ceasefire agreement will not be tolerated, and that Iran will not allow the enemy to act in a way that makes violating the agreement habitual, so it carried out a counterattack.
Brent Crude Speculators Cut Net Long Positions by 28,299 Contracts
Binance News - According to Jin10, Intercontinental Exchange said that as of the week ended August 25, Brent crude speculators reduced net long positions by 28,299 contracts to 223,598.
Polymarket Sees $82,000 Bet on Manchester City FC in Crystal Palace Match
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitored on-chain data and found a large capital movement on Polymarket tied to the Crystal Palace FC versus Manchester City FC market. According to ChainCatcher, a whale placed a single $82,000 buy order on Manchester City FC, and the latest implied win probability for the market was 41% based on the current trading price.
STOCKS | ICE: Speculators' raw sugar net long positions hit record high
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said speculators' net long positions in raw sugar futures reached 70,766 contracts in the week of August 25, a record high.
BTC Rejects $81,500 as Whales Build Massive Sell Wall at $81K
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin briefly rallied to $81,500 before pulling back below $79,300, failing to hold the critical $80,000 support level for the second time in a week. Bitcoin Loses Steam Ahead of Fed Chair Speech Bitcoin lost momentum soon after breaching $81,000, as markets awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s inaugural Jackson Hole speech. The price slid […]
Medvedev Says U.S. Has Never Defeated Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said the United States has repeatedly claimed it has "defeated Iran," but that has never happened in reality.
Satellite Images Show Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood Devastation
Binance News - According to the BBC, new satellite imagery has shown the scale of destruction along Nepal's Trishuli River after Wednesday's deadly flash flood, which was triggered by a glacier collapse. Officials said more than 550 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing, while villages, bridges and hydroelectric power stations were damaged or washed away along the river valley. The imagery from US-based intelligence firm Vantor showed a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing almost entirely washed away, while the village of Timure has largely disappeared and Syapru Besi is covered by mud, rock and debris. Satellite pictures also showed damage at Trishuli, where an entire neighborhood ...