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XRP sees weak demand; $649M moved from Uphold; Grayscale rules out major crypto shifts.
500 Million XRP Worth $649M Left Uphold for Five Wallets Yesterday
Bitcoin.com - Five XRP Ledger addresses that didn’t exist until about a day earlier now hold 100 million XRP each, and every one was created by the same Uphold wallet that filled it. The Alert That Lit up XRP Twitter A burst of posts on Sept. 17 flagged half a billion XRP leaving Uphold, the multi-asset trading […]
XRP holds $1.30 as falling futures interest signals weak demand
CoinJournal - Key takeaways The failed CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s rate increase have weighed on sentiment. XRP futures open interest fell from 2.25 billion to 2.12 billion tokens, signaling softer speculative demand. The 50-day and 100-day EMAs provide support between $1.28 and $1.26. Ripple’s XRP remained under bearish pressure on Friday, trading just above […] The post XRP holds $1.30 as falling futures interest signals weak demand appeared first on CoinJournal.
Robinhood bets $25M on Crusoe’s shift from Bitcoin to AI
Cryptopolitan - Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) invested about $25 million in Crusoe, a firm that once mined Bitcoin but now focuses on AI data centers. The deal, which closed on August 31, was part of Crusoe’s $3.9 billion Series F fundraising round. It offers retail investors a way to gain exposure to Crusoe without investing directly...
XRP Ledger Gets Performance Boost in Latest Upgrade
U.Today - The release is largely about strengthening the machinery underneath the network. The release is largely about strengthening the machinery underneath the network.
Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7 Billion in Q2 2026
Bitcoin.com - Crypto venture funding rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with investors deploying about $5.7 billion across 384 deals. The recovery was driven by larger, later-stage financings, while fundraising for new crypto venture funds remained unusually weak. Crypto VC Firms Deploy Funds Across 384 Q2 Deals Crypto venture capital is showing signs of life […]
Grayscale Rules Out Major Crypto Shifts From a Second 2026 Hike
BeInCrypto - Grayscale says the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike will not drive major changes in crypto markets. Nor would a second increase this year. Head of Research Zach Pandl published the note on Thursday. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) had raised its target range to 3.75%-4.00% a day earlier. Why 1997 Matters More Than 2022 The post Grayscale Rules Out Major Crypto Shifts From a Second 2026 Hike appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Nostra Joins a September That Has Already Cost Crypto Over $326 Million
BeInCrypto - Starknet lending protocol Nostra paused its money market on Thursday after a manipulated price oracle let one account borrow roughly $3.5 million against NSTR collateral. Lending, borrowing, withdrawals, and liquidations remain unavailable while the team reconciles each asset. Recovery prospects remain unclear for now. Nostra Halts Money Market in September’s Latest Oracle Exploit Nostra (NSTR) The post Nostra Joins a September That Has Already Cost Crypto Over $326 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Zcash targets November for NU7 mainnet upgrade with 25-second blocks
CoinTelegraph - NU7 will cut Zcash block times to 25 seconds and preserve its halving schedule, with testnet activation planned for Oct. 6.
The Real AI Safety Threat Isn’t Speed—It’s Centralized Control
Bitcoin.com - Growing concerns over AI safety have sparked an intense debate on regulation. While Andrew Yang warns that rogue self-replicating code is already corrupting web training data, Sentient Labs argues that simply slowing down AI development is ineffective without dynamic evaluation and independent verification infrastructure. Rogue Code Forces Tech Firms Into ‘Synthetic Internets’ Days after Anthropic […]
Charles Schwab's Sonders Favors Commodities Over Equities, But Not for All
BeInCrypto - Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders says the firm is neutral on equities and favors commodities, with no universal portfolio fit. The post Charles Schwab's Sonders Favors Commodities Over Equities, But Not for All appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRPL’s new lending tool could lock up your XRP from minutes to decades
CryptoSlate - Closed-ended vaults would bar withdrawals during fixed investment terms and count interest only when paid, but activation and XRP-denominated use remain unproven. The post XRPL’s new lending tool could lock up your XRP from minutes to decades appeared first on CryptoSlate.
World launches self-custodial ‘super app’ World Money
CoinTelegraph - World Money is rolling out across more than 150 countries, combining stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards and trading in a self-custodial app.
Ex-SEC Chief Claims Agency Overreaches Authority on Crypto Rules
Bitcoin.com - John Reed Stark argues that the SEC’s new regulatory pretensions run counter to a decade of litigation and conflict with the major questions doctrine, stressing that Congress should discuss and regulate matters of such significance. Reed Stark Claims SEC Usurps Congressional Authority On Crypto Rulemaking After the CLARITY Act failed to pass cloture on Tuesday […]
Apple’s AI push puts its privacy premium to the test
Cryptopolitan - Apple has always benefited from a superior market valuation, based on hardware quality, a strong ecosystem, and unwavering customer loyalty. However, in the age of AI, the company faces a more complex challenge in terms of how to maintain its reputation when it comes to the respect for privacy, while its technology becomes more personalized,...
Jim Cramer Ranks Winning and Losing Stock Sectors During Fed Rate Hikes
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer breaks down which stock sectors won and lost through the Fed's last hiking cycle, with lessons for today. The post Jim Cramer Ranks Winning and Losing Stock Sectors During Fed Rate Hikes appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AirAsia Sells Six Newly Delivered Aircraft Amid Cash Strain
Binance News - AirAsia Group Bhd. has sold six newly delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, according to Bloomberg. The disposals are an unusual reversal for the airline and come as it faces financial strain.
STOCKS | Indian Infrastructure Financier Approves $313 Million-Plus Data Center Loans
Binance News - India’s top state-run infrastructure financier has approved loans of more than 30 billion rupees, or $313 million, each to at least four data centers, according to Bloomberg. The lending reflects India’s push to take part in the artificial intelligence buildout.
ASIA MARKET OPEN | Chip Rally Lifts Asian Stocks at Open; KOSPI Jumps 2%, Nikkei and TAIEX Advance
Binance News - According to Kabutan, RTHK and UDN Money, Asian equities opened broadly higher on Friday after an overnight rebound on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq rose about 1.7% and the Philadelphia semiconductor index gained 3.14%, lifting regional chip names. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 opened 545 points higher at 64,681, with Laser Tech and Nittobo among the gainers. Chip-related shares led early trade, with Advantest up 5.59% and Tokyo Electron up 2.88% shortly after the open, as of 01:39 UTC. Seoul's KOSPI opened 170.29 points higher at 6,885.70, rising more than 2% at ...
STOCKS | UBS Sees Two More 25-Basis-Point RBA Hikes, Peak Rate at 4.85%
Binance News - UBS said in a research report that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise the cash rate twice more by 25 basis points each, bringing the peak to 4.85%. According to Sina Finance, the report said the AI investment boom is adding to inflation pressure, and an expected surge in oil prices will lift overall CPI in the coming months. It also said global central banks are now responding to inflation in a more hawkish way, and the RBA could still hike in September, although an additional increase is more likely in November.
Thailand Power Demand Growth Seen at Nine-Year High on AI-Driven Industrial Activity
Binance News - Thailand expects electricity demand to grow at the fastest pace since at least 2018, driven by industrial activity including electronics production amid a global boom in artificial intelligence and data-center investment, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Najib Razak’s Royal Pardon Bid to Be Reviewed Friday
Binance News - Malaysia’s Pardons Board, headed by the Malaysian king, will consider jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid for another royal intervention in his corruption conviction linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg reported the review comes as Najib seeks a further pardon after his conviction in the case.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Launches Astra for Law for Law Firms and Legal Tech Companies
Binance News - OpenAI has launched Astra for Law for law firms and legal technology companies. According to Foresight News, the product is based on GPT-6 Astra and provides legal analysis writing instructions, work modes, and context settings. It also includes a search index covering more than 230 million links to U.S. case law, statutes, regulations, and administrative decisions, with support for retrieving authoritative original sources. Several law firms, including Sullivan & Cromwell, Ropes & Gray, and Cooley, have already used the product to build tools for contract review, M&A due diligence, and IPO preparation.
Tenka Plans Institutional Asset-Backed Finance Platform Launch Later This Year
Binance News - Tenka is an institutional asset-backed finance trading platform that connects asset originators, investors, and liquidity providers. It offers structured bookbuilding, secondary market trading, on-chain settlement, independent valuation, and unified reporting services. According to Odaily, the platform aims to ease liquidity constraints in the private credit market and allow asset-backed financial instruments to be transferred in the secondary market without requiring early borrower repayment or fund-level redemptions. The company said it plans to go live later this year, and its CEO is Emile Dubié.
Grayscale Says Latest Fed Rate Hike Is More of a Mid-Cycle Adjustment
Binance News - Digital asset manager Grayscale said in an analysis released on September 17 that the Federal Reserve's latest rate hike is closer to a mid-cycle adjustment than a major shift in monetary policy. According to Odaily, Grayscale said the move and a possible second hike this year are unlikely to cause major changes in digital asset markets. The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee raised its target rate range by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4% on September 16, saying the increase was intended to bring inflation back to its 2% target more quickly. Grayscale noted that the Fed raised rates by 525 basis points from March 2022 to July 2023, ...
ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Nikkei, Hang Seng and TAIEX Night Futures Advance After Fed Hike as Wall Street Rebounds
Binance News - According to JPX, HKET and TAIFEX, Asian index futures firmed in overnight trading, with Wall Street's rebound setting a supportive backdrop. After the Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point, U.S. stocks recovered — the Nasdaq gained about 1.7% and the Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 3.1% — while the 10-year Treasury yield eased to about 4.93% and the dollar index hovered near the 100 mark. Nikkei 225 futures on the Osaka Exchange gained ground in the overnight session. The near-month December 2026 contract settled its night session at 64,770, up 570 points, trading between a low of 64,030 and a high of 65,030 on volume of ...
STOCKS | JPMorgan Raises Year-End U.S. Treasury Yield Forecasts
Binance News - JPMorgan strategists raised their forecast for the 2-year U.S. Treasury yield by 40 basis points to 4.7% and lifted their forecast for the 10-year yield by 20 basis points to 5.05%. According to Sina Finance, Jay Barry and other strategists at the bank wrote in a report that they believe U.S. Treasury yields will move higher over the year and said the current environment is similar to late 1999 to 2000, when the Federal Reserve raised rates by a cumulative 100 basis points amid strong economic growth and inflation. The bank said the forecast changes reflect its view that it is still too early to say the current yield uptrend has ended. It expects yields to mean-revert ...
Polymarket Angels O/U 5.5 Over Probability Jumps to 40%
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed sharp volatility in the Polymarket submarket for "Los Angeles Angels O/U 5.5" within the "Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels" event, with the "Over" option rising from 23.5% one hour earlier to 40% at present. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflects a 16.5 percentage point swing and may be linked to breaking news.
GEOPOLITICS | Traders Watch Xi-Trump Meeting for AI, Yuan Signals
Binance News - Artificial intelligence, the trade war and the yuan are expected to dominate the agenda at the upcoming US-China summit, according to Bloomberg. Analysts are watching for signs of concessions or guardrails around areas of competition between the two countries.
Electra Therapeutics Raises $350 Million in Upsized US IPO
Binance News - Electra Therapeutics Inc. raised $350 million in an upsized US initial public offering priced at the midpoint of its marketed range, according to Bloomberg. The clinical-stage immunology drug developer completed the offering at the middle of the range it had marketed.
STOCKS | TSMC Plans Advanced Wafer Fab Expansion in Longtan
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, citing unnamed supply-chain sources reported by the Taipei Economic Daily, TSMC's expansion in Longtan is expected to focus on 1.4-nanometer and below advanced processes, with an initial plan to build three wafer fabs. The first fab is planned to be completed and ready for mass production around 2030, and total investment is expected to exceed NT$1 trillion ($31.4 billion).
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Merges Claude Chat and Cowork Into Unified Interface
Binance News - Anthropic said it will merge Claude chat and Cowork into a single interface, with Claude automatically routing different types of requests. Users will be able to use chat, Cowork, Artifacts and Claude Design in one window without switching between tabs. According to PANews, the company also introduced Claude Docs and Claude Slides for collaborative document and presentation creation, mobile task progress viewing, and export to PowerPoint or PDF. The experience will roll out to Pro and Max users over the next few weeks before expanding to the free tier and Team plan. Anthropic is also testing a new version of Projects in Claude Code. After users set a goal and connect a code ...
Vietnam Stocks Draw Early Foreign Buying Ahead of FTSE Russell Upgrade
Binance News - Global funds are returning to Vietnamese stocks ahead of their inclusion in FTSE Russell’s emerging markets universe next week, according to Bloomberg.
South Korea and UAE to Discuss Defense, AI, and Nuclear Cooperation
Binance News - South Korea's presidential office said President Lee Jae-myung will meet Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, on Friday. According to Sina Finance, Lee will review progress in bilateral cooperation since his state visit to the UAE last November and convey greetings to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Mubarak and Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff to the South Korean president, are expected to discuss expanding cooperation in defense, artificial intelligence, nuclear power, space, and culture.
UK Lawmakers Urge Blocking Thames Water Creditors From Full Control
Binance News - A group of British lawmakers said Friday that Thames Water’s senior creditors should be blocked from taking full control of the utility, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Citi Trader Says Buy Won Near 1,400 Per Dollar
Binance News - A Citigroup Inc. trader said the won’s recent weakness may be short-lived as South Korea’s chip sector supports growth and the currency’s recovery against the dollar by year-end, according to Bloomberg. The trader said to buy the won near 1,400 per dollar.
STOCKS | South Korean Stocks Open Sharply Higher as Oil Prices Ease
Binance News - South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Friday, extending Wall Street's overnight gains as lower oil prices and a Federal Reserve rate hike eased inflation concerns. According to Sina Finance, the KOSPI opened up 170.29 points, or 2.54%, at 6,885.7. U.S. stocks also rose overnight after oil prices fell and pressure in the U.S. bond market eased. The S&P 500 gained 1.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 1.69%. Brent crude fell nearly 1% on Thursday to about $104 a barrel, and lower oil ...
Early Bowie Music Available to Stream for First Time
Binance News - Previously unreleased early recordings by David Bowie will be available to buy and stream from Friday, including five songs found by music historian Alec Palao and five more tracks he later obtained, BBC reported. The material forms part of a new posthumous album, The Shel Talmy Recordings, which also includes demos and remastered songs. Six of the unreleased tracks will be issued on vinyl, with a limited edition sold at Record Store Day and HMV outlets. Bowie’s estate licensed the album to Warner Music Group subsidiary Parlophone, and royalties will be paid to the estate.
STOCKS | Doosan Plans 970 Billion Won Investment to Expand AI Chip Material Capacity
Binance News - Media reports citing Doosan Group said Doosan plans to invest about 970 billion won to expand capacity for copper clad laminate, or CCL, used in AI chips. According to Sina Finance, Doosan plans to invest 420 billion won in South Korea to expand a CCL production line for optical modules, and 550 billion won to build a new CCL plant in China for AI accelerators and network switches. Doosan plans to raise output from the new capacity in South Korea and China starting in 2028. Nvidia has used Doosan's CCL products since 2024, and the business's sales rose 86% year on year last year to 1.9 trillion won.
PRECIOUS METALS | Goldman Sachs Maintains $5,400 Gold Forecast for End-2027
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said it still maintains its forecast for gold at $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2027, despite the Federal Reserve's rate hike yesterday. According to Sina Finance, the bank said continued reserve diversification by central banks remains the main structural driver behind its bullish view on gold. Goldman Sachs said it expects net upside risks to gold prices to remain, while two-way volatility will also increase along the way. It said gold may first fall to a recent low of $4,070 per ounce before gradually recovering to reach $4,200 per ounce by the end of 2026.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman To Appear On Squawk Box Friday
Binance News - According to CNBC, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman will join Becky Quick, Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin for a "First on CNBC" interview at 8:45 a.m. ET on Friday. Microsoft shares have risen 31% over the past three months, making it the best-performing Magnificent Seven stock in that period, and the stock closed Thursday up just under 3% for the year to date.
OpenAI Hires Former SpaceX Executive as Global Sales Vice President
Binance News - OpenAI has hired Brian McCarthy, formerly of SpaceX, as global sales vice president. According to Sina Finance, McCarthy said he was drawn to the role because he shares OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, co-founder and President Greg Brockman, and Dali Rajic's vision for enterprise deployment of AI.
Mexico's Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump Hold Trade Call
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, multiple people familiar with the matter said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss bilateral trade issues. U.S. and Mexican officials are conducting trade talks aimed at resolving several unresolved disputes, including U.S. tariffs and rules of origin for Mexican exports. The call came after Canada-U.S. trade talks broke down at the end of last month. Trump suggested at a campaign event on Wednesday that Mexico-U.S. trade talks could make breakthrough progress and said a "major deal" was close. The White House did not respond to a request for comment. One source said the next round of Mexico-U.S. trade talks is expected to begin in Washington on September 28.
Asus and Poesis Build Autonomous Trading Agent Using Nvidia Technology
Binance News - Asus has partnered with Poesis to develop an autonomous trading agent using Nvidia technology. According to ChainCatcher, the project combines Asus and Poesis in an effort to apply Nvidia's technology to trading automation.
Palantir Hires Former UK Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson
Binance News - Palantir Technologies Inc. has hired Tom Watson, the former UK Labour deputy leader, as a new executive in Britain, according to Bloomberg. The company faces criticism in the UK as a major contract remains in limbo.
South Korea Extends Temporary Fuel Tax Cuts Through November
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Yonhap News Agency cited South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance as saying the temporary fuel tax cut policy will be extended by two months through the end of November because of continued turmoil in the Middle East. Gasoline fuel tax cuts will remain at 15%, while diesel and butane cuts will remain at 25%. Including value-added tax, the fuel tax is 698 won per liter for gasoline, 436 won per liter for diesel, and 152 won per liter for butane.
South Korea Extends Fuel Tax Cuts by Two Months Until Late November
Binance News - South Korea's finance ministry said on Friday that it will extend fuel tax cuts by two months until the end of November to ease the burden on consumers amid continued tensions in the Middle East. According to Sina Finance, the ministry said the decision was made at an economic ministers' meeting chaired by Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho. Under the measure, the current 15% tax cut on gasoline and 25% cuts on diesel and butane, which were originally set to expire at the end of this month, will remain in place until the end of November. The ministry said in a statement that it decided to keep the current tax relief policy in place, citing the country's ...
China’s Niche Property Funding Effort Falters Amid Oversupply
Binance News - China’s less publicized channel for directing funding into its struggling property market is running into the same problem that has long plagued the industry, with supply overwhelming demand, according to Bloomberg. The report did not provide additional details on the funding avenue or any figures.
GEA Targets Europe’s Winter Demand After Air-Conditioning Boom
Binance News - Gree Electric Appliances Inc., one of China’s largest home appliance makers, is looking to Europe’s cold winters as its next growth opportunity, according to Bloomberg. Record summer temperatures helped drive an air-conditioning boom that nearly doubled the company’s sales in parts of the region.
Aave V4’s Arc market is swimming in $76 million of USDC nobody is borrowing
CryptoSlate - Less than $100,000 was borrowed as utilization hovered near 0.1%, separating supply appetite from credit demand. The post Aave V4’s Arc market is swimming in $76 million of USDC nobody is borrowing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI | Deepinder Goyal Says Eternal Platforms Can Beat General AI Models
Binance News - Deepinder Goyal, the architect of India’s instant-delivery model, said the platforms he built under Eternal, including Zomato and Blinkit, can use AI for customers better than general AI models can, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported that Goyal is stepping away from day-to-day operations at the company he built. Haslinda Amin interviewed him from his private residence in Delhi about his journey and his pursuit of a different kind of eternity.
NY Penn Station’s Tracks Bar Returns After Nearly Seven Years
Binance News - Tracks Raw Bar & Grill has reopened in its longtime Penn Station location, giving New York City commuters a place to once again buy a Guinness, according to Bloomberg. The well-known watering hole had been absent from the station for almost seven years.
Brass Jar Sues Amazon Over Alleged Trademark Use in Prime Video Series
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Brass Jar Inc., the troupe behind Drunk Shakespeare, sued Amazon in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Thursday, alleging that Amazon used the troupe's trademarks and trade dress without permission in the Amazon Prime series Off Campus. The complaint says Amazon used the registered trademarks Drunk Shakespeare and Drunk in the series and in marketing promotions, despite being fully aware of the importance of trademarks as source identifiers.
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Urges Stricter AI Safeguards
Binance News - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called Thursday for tougher safeguards around artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. He said the US can continue to reap AI's economic benefits while addressing the risks of the rapidly advancing technology.
OpenAI Models Are Writing Their Own Jailbreak Instructions—And Sometimes Obeying Them
Decrypt - OpenAI's new transparency framework reveals AI models that invented fake "breach alerts," coached themselves to hide mistakes, and smuggled a file onto the public internet to talk to each other.
Canada Hires JPMorgan and CIBC to Advise on Sale of Four Major Airport Operating Rights
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Canadian government has hired JPMorgan and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) to advise on the sale of operating rights for the country's four largest airports, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced plans on Tuesday at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto to bring private investment into these government-held assets.
AI TRENDS | U.S. and China Experts Propose Human Control Rules for Nuclear AI Use
Binance News - Security experts from the United States and China have proposed rules requiring human control over attacks on nuclear command systems and decisions to use nuclear weapons. According to NS3.AI, a Brookings and Fudan University report urges both countries to extend their commitment to human control of nuclear weapons to military AI uses. The proposed agreement is intended to reduce risks tied to chance, human error, unpredictable AI behavior, and unauthorized actors. The report also said models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic used nuclear weapons in 95% of tested war-game scenarios in February.
AI | Kai-Fu Lee Says US AI Firms May Have Built ‘Really Great, But Also Really Scary’ Models
Binance News - Kai-Fu Lee, chief executive officer of 01.AI, said he suspects American AI companies may already have developed models that are “really great, but also really scary,” according to Bloomberg. He made the comments on “Bloomberg: The China Show” on the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global Markets APAC Conference.
ExxonMobil Says Global Emissions Will Miss Midcentury Climate Targets
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, ExxonMobil said global warming is heading toward a rapid rise in temperatures because coal use continues, and that emissions will exceed midcentury climate targets. The company said in its annual Energy Outlook released on Thursday that carbon dioxide emissions will reach 30 billion tons by 2050, nearly three times the level needed to keep global warming below 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industrial levels.
Charles Schwab’s Sonders Sees Neutral Equities, Likes Commodities
Binance News - Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab’s chief investment strategist, said there is no single asset allocation that fits every investor, according to Bloomberg. She said Schwab is neutral on equities, less favorable on fixed income and more favorable on commodities.
Security Experts Want the US and China to Promise Never to Let AI Control Nukes
Decrypt - Brookings researchers in the US and China are urging Washington and Beijing to agree to keep humans in control of nuclear weapons.
Crypto.com Gets Green Light to Bring Single-Stock Futures to the US
CryptoPotato - Crypto.com is targeting US traders with single-stock futures through OG.com.
Ondo Investor David Chen Seeks Limited Conservatorship Over Kathleen Allman's Estate Share
Binance News - Dr. Lani Clinton and Ondo investor David Chen have petitioned a Hawaiian court for a limited conservatorship over 77-year-old Kathleen Allman's share of Nathan Allman's estate. According to NS3.AI, Clinton alleges dementia, alcoholism and reckless spending, while Kathleen Allman denies the allegations. The estate includes Nathan Allman's stake in Ondo Finance and ONDO tokens.
AI | Claude Drives 26% of Anthropic’s R&D
Binance News - Anthropic PBC said its Claude chatbot drives 26% of the company’s research and development work for artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. The company said the figure is its clearest indication yet that AI can help speed development of future models.
Pizza Hut Plans Franchise-Fee Bonds for $1.5 Billion Buyout
Binance News - Pizza Hut Inc. is seeking to fund its $1.5 billion buyout with a bond sale backed by fees it collects from franchised restaurants, according to people with knowledge of the transaction. The company is looking to sell a series of bonds tied to those franchise fees, Bloomberg reported.
Floura CEO Jeni Britton Discusses Move From Ice Cream to Fiber Snacks
Binance News - Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and CEO of Floura, discussed her move into fiber-based snacks made from produce trim including apple cores, watermelon rinds, mango rinds and pineapple rinds. Britton said Starbucks is an important validation point for the young company, giving Floura more visibility and credibility as it expands beyond its direct-to-consumer roots, according to Bloomberg.
Japan Retail Bond Demand Rises as Yields Climb
Binance News - Japan’s rising yields are drawing record demand for retail government bonds, offering policymakers a potential new funding source as they try to contain borrowing costs and reduce market supply, according to Bloomberg.
Disney Says U.S. Judge Must Block FCC Early License Review Amid Trump Threats
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Disney said a U.S. judge must block the Federal Communications Commission from conducting an early license review, given U.S. President Donald Trump's continuing threats.
Yemen's Houthi Movement Says Saudi Arabia Carried Out 37 Airstrikes in One Day
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Houthi spokesman Yahya said Saudi Arabia launched 37 airstrikes over the past 24 hours, using F-15 fighter jets from King Khalid Air Base to strike Yemen's Taiz and Hajjah provinces, causing civilian casualties. Saudi Arabia had no immediate comment.
AI | Amazon Says AI Models Should Launch Only After Rigorous Testing
Binance News - Amazon.com Inc. said artificial intelligence models should be released only after rigorous testing, according to Bloomberg. The company weighed in on the debate over the pace of AI development after top labs called for a slowdown following safety lapses.
JPY Weakness Erodes Yen Carry Trade Appeal
Binance News - For decades, the Japanese yen has been a favored funding currency for investors borrowing cheaply and putting money into higher-yielding assets, according to Bloomberg. The article explains why the yen's appeal in carry trades has been fading.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy Says It Targeted a Togo-Flagged Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy said a Togo-flagged tanker tried to "illegally" pass through the Strait of Hormuz and was targeted by its forces.
Your Data Could Outlive the Startup You Gave It To. Elon Musk Wants to Buy What's Left
Decrypt - SpaceX's AI division has held internal talks about buying customer records from dead startups—cheap fuel for Grok, no questions asked, because there's nobody left to ask them.
STOCKS | Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office Sells Broadcom Exposure, Raises Amazon Stake
Binance News - Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office sold about $61 million of Broadcom exposure and increased its Amazon stake by 1,083%. According to NS3.AI, the holding was valued at about $129 million at the end of June.
FCC Clears Foreign Financing for Paramount Skydance’s Warner Bros. Deal
Binance News - The Federal Communications Commission approved Paramount Skydance Corp.’s request to allow foreign financing above 25% in its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., saying the move would serve the public interest, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Rises 1.84% to $4,342.06 an Ounce
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, spot gold rose 1.84% to $4,342.06 an ounce in late New York trading on Thursday, September 17, after accelerating around 20:00 UTC+8 and hitting an intraday high of $4,381.04 at 20:27 UTC+8. Spot silver rose 3.55% to $65.2182 an ounce, COMEX copper futures gained 1.61% to $6.6140 a pound, the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index closed up 3.42% at 395.25, the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index rose 2.42% to 2,734.86, the Materials Select Sector Index gained 1.35%, the Metals & Mining Index rose 1.77%, and the State Street Metals & Mining ETF closed up 2.34% at $111.32.
SEC Plans to Open Up Crypto Trading in the US
Binance News - The plan is part of the SEC’s efforts to open up crypto trading in the US. According to Bloomberg, the Securities and Exchange Commission is working on the plan as part of its efforts to open up crypto trading in the US.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Publishes Metrics Tracking Claude’s Role in AI Research
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, Anthropic published a set of metrics designed to help the public track AI development progress inside frontier AI labs, showing that as of August 2026 Claude led 26% of the company’s AI research work, more than 90% of tasks reached automation at or above the "AI collaboration" level, and Claude had not yet achieved fully autonomous operation in any measured subset of AI research work. In August, about 30,000 agents were working simultaneously on research and engineering inside Anthropic, while the online monitoring system intercepted about 0.002% of agent decisions, or 1 in about 47,000 decisions, during the month. In the week of July 13-20, about 6% of Anthropic’s AI research computing power was allocated to safety work, and about 12% of the ...
U.S. Grants Visas to Iran's UN Delegation, With Travel and Shopping Limits
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the U.S. government has issued visas to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other core delegation members, allowing them to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly high-level meetings. The U.S. said the delegation is smaller than last year and will face travel and shopping restrictions, and that the visa approvals mainly reflect Washington's obligations as host of the United Nations headquarters and cannot yet be seen as a signal that the two sides are resuming talks.
Charles Hoskinson: Crypto Will Eat AI as the Data Center Boom Goes Dark
CryptoPotato - Hoskinson's argument goes beyond computing costs, as he says blockchains could also provide shared rules for AI alignment and governance.
UN-Backed Experts Say U.S. Military May Have Committed War Crimes in Iran Conflict
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, a UN-backed panel of experts said there are reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. military committed war crimes during the Iran conflict, including two airstrikes, and also accused the Iranian government of serious human rights violations and crimes against humanity.
U.S. Treasury Official Says OECD Digital Tax Task Is to Assess U.S.-Favorable Outcome
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, U.S. Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for international tax affairs Rebecca Burch said at an online conference hosted by the U.S. branch of the International Fiscal Association that her task in the OECD digital tax discussions is not to negotiate a solution, but to assess whether there is an answer favorable to the United States.
Bitcoin to Outperform Gold if ETF Hedging Eases, JPMorgan Says
U.Today - JPMorgan says Bitcoin could gain more support relative to gold if investors unwind elevated hedges around crypto ETFs, with positioning in BlackRock’s IBIT still far more defensive than in major gold funds. JPMorgan says Bitcoin could gain more support relative to gold if investors unwind elevated hedges around crypto ETFs, with positioning in BlackRock’s IBIT still far more defensive than in major gold funds.
Iowa Town Pushes Back on QTS Data Center Plan
Binance News - Blackstone-owned QTS proposed a large data center in Clinton, Iowa, that it said would create thousands of construction jobs and generate nearly $200 million in property taxes over its first 10 years, according to Bloomberg. Many residents oppose the project, citing concerns about noise pollution, environmental damage and higher utility costs, even if it means giving up some economic growth.
Munis Trade Near Year-High Relative Cheapness
Binance News - US state and local government bonds are near their cheapest levels versus Treasuries in a year as heavy issuance and fading demand meet a broader fixed-income selloff, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg's Aashna Shah discussed the move with Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield."
Pentagon Considers Withdrawing Nearly One-Third of U.S. Troops From Europe
Binance News - The Pentagon is considering withdrawing nearly one-third of U.S. troops from Europe, NBC News reported. According to ChainCatcher, the move is under review by the U.S. Defense Department.
UKMTO Reports Security Incident in Strait of Hormuz Waters Northeast of Oman’s Khasab
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the UK Maritime Trade Operations website said the British Navy received a report of a security incident in Strait of Hormuz waters 16 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, and said the crew was reported safe.
CFTC Opens Door for Crypto Apps to Offer Regulated Derivatives Access
Decrypt - In a no-action letter, the CFTC said certain software providers can connect users to regulated derivatives markets without registering as brokers.
Jack Lew Says Social Security Will Run Short of Income During Next Presidency
Binance News - According to CNBC, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said Social Security will run out of enough income to fully pay benefits during the next presidency, warning that Congress should begin discussing reforms before the program’s finances worsen. Lew said the trust fund used to help pay retirement benefits may be depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, when 78% of benefits would still be payable, while the combined retirement and disability trust funds could support full benefits until the third quarter of 2034, when 83% of scheduled benefits would be payable. He said lawmakers may need to revisit the wage base and consider whether payroll tax revenue will be sufficient, and he criticized proposals to invest Social Security funds in stocks, saying he is not a fan of ...
King Charles warns AI leaders to seize control before it is "too late"
Cryptopolitan - During a summit hosted in Scotland, King Charles III told the heads of the world’s largest AI companies that they must find ways to keep the technology under human control. The King warned that the people who built it now fear it could develop “darker capacities” and even be turned to killing. What does King...
UNGA President Says UN Must Open Up to AI Industry
Binance News - United Nations General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman spoke with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick as the UN Secretary-General said this week that nations must coordinate global efforts to regulate AI, echoing calls for closer monitoring of the technology after warnings from leaders of the world's top firms, according to Bloomberg. The comments came days before world leaders gather in New York for the UNGA's annual high-level week.
GEOPOLITICS | Ed Al-Hussainy Calls Duration the 'Knife Fight' in Treasuries
Binance News - US Treasuries rose on Thursday as oil prices fell and UK government bonds gained, according to Bloomberg. The move came after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and pledged to throttle inflation. Rebecca Venter, senior fixed income client portfolio manager at Vanguard, and Ed Al-Hussainy, portfolio manager at Columbia Threadneedle, appeared on Bloomberg Real Yield.
STOCKS | Citigroup Plans $12 Billion Record Dollar Bond Sale
Binance News - Citigroup Inc. is set to raise $12 billion in its largest-ever U.S. dollar bond sale, according to Bloomberg. The bank is taking advantage of a rally in credit markets a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates.
Private Credit Funds Tied to Bathla Draw Platform Scrutiny
Binance News - Investment portals in Australia are removing or closely monitoring access to private credit funds that hold stakes in collapsed Sydney property developer Bathla Group, according to Bloomberg. The moves come amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of unlisted markets.
STOCKS | PJM Activates Demand Response as High Power Load Hits U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, PJM, the largest regional grid operator in the United States, has activated demand response customer participation in electricity conservation due to high power load in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.
GEOPOLITICS | Capitol Hill Misreads Social Security Funding Outlook
Binance News - Social Security's main trust fund is projected to run out by 2032, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg Opinion columnist and economist Kathryn Anne Edwards says cutting Social Security benefits is the wrong approach.
STOCKS | S&P 500 rises 1.1% as tech gains 2.3%; Nasdaq 100 climbs 1.7%
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the S&P 500 Index initially rose 1.1%, with the technology sector up 2.3%, consumer discretionary up 1.5%, energy up 0.5%, and financials down 0.1%; the Nasdaq 100 initially gained 1.7%, with ALAB up 9%, Arm Holdings up 8.5%, Intel up 8.1%, AMD and SanDisk up at least 6.4%, Micron up 5.6%, Strategy up 4.7%, SpaceX up 2.9%, Nvidia up 2.5%, Thomson Reuters down 1.7%, Lumentum down 2.9%, CoreWeave down 4%, and T-Mobile down 5.5%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 3.2% and the memory chip index rose 3.4%.
STOCKS | Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index Gains 0.2% as Most Major Chinese ADRs Rise
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rose 0.2% in preliminary trading, with ASE Technology Holding and Daqo New Energy up 5.3%, JinkoSolar up 4.7%, Canadian Solar up 3.7%, BYD up 3.2%, GDS Holdings up 3%, XPeng up 2.6%, Baidu up 1.7%, Alibaba up 1.2%, Xiaomi up 0.9%, Tencent Holdings up 0.1%, NetEase down 1%, PDD Holdings down 1.2%, and Meituan down 1.5%; among ETFs, KWET rose 0.7% and CQQQ rose 0.2%.
EU Aims to Finalize Tax Reporting Rule Overhaul by Year-End
Binance News - According to Wallstreetcn, a European Commission official reiterated that the EU aims to complete a full revision of tax reporting rules by the end of this year and pass a separate bill by the end of 2027 to simplify EU tax rules. Benjamin Angel, director of the European Commission's direct taxation department, said at an online conference hosted by the U.S. branch of the International Fiscal Association that the comprehensive simplification proposal would exempt large multinational groups from complying with some EU anti-tax-avoidance rules and is expected to be approved by the end of 2027.
US FAA Grants Boeing 777F Emissions Waiver Through 2030
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approved Boeing to produce and deliver an additional 35 777F freighters, allowing the aircraft to keep receiving airworthiness certificates after new emissions rules take effect in 2028. According to Sina Finance, the waiver runs through December 31, 2030, and applies only to 35 newly built aircraft. Under the approved plan, Boeing may apply for original airworthiness certificates for up to 35 777Fs after January 1, 2028. The article said Boeing expects to complete the batch in about 18 months at a production pace of roughly two aircraft per month. ...
NJ Transit, Amtrak Riders Face Fewer Trains Next Month During Bridge Work
Binance News - New Jersey Transit and Amtrak riders will see reduced service and longer travel times next month as NJ Transit completes construction on the new Portal North Bridge, according to Bloomberg. The bridge is an important passenger-rail link along the Northeast Corridor.