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Analysts suggest a potential November rate hike by the Bank of England may not strengthen the pound, as energy-driven inflation pressures could also hurt growth. Fiscal risks remain ahead of the late-October budget, leaving sterling vulnerable to volatility.
Read MoreAI firm Anthropic's IPO filing warns of 'catastrophic or existential risks' posed by its technology, including AI systems resisting shutdown. The company saw revenue surge 11-fold to ~$46B last year, with $80B+ in adjusted losses and plans for massive infrastructure investment.
Read MoreEthereum has surpassed Bitcoin in open interest for perpetual futures contracts on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, reaching $30.2B vs. $28B. The platform's total open interest hit a record $180B, capturing nearly 10% of the global market, with ETH and BTC repeatedly swapping the lead since 2026.
Read MoreOn September 29th, U.S. tech stocks faced significant pressure, with the Nasdaq 100 index falling over 1%. The semiconductor sector was hit hard, dragging down major indices. Arm and Qualcomm led the decline, while Nvidia bucked the trend.
Read MoreByteDance's Doubao is accelerating development of a personal assistant product codenamed 'Spell,' building on its mobile assistant strategy. An internal demo targeting competitors is also slated for late September testing, signaling intensified AI competition.
Read MoreCiti has launched its enterprise tokenized deposit service in Japan and the UAE. Backed by bank deposits and operating on a permissioned ledger, it enables Japanese clients near-instant USD transfers to multiple regions 24/7, reducing reliance on traditional banking hours. The service now covers seven major markets.
Read MoreBinance Research reports Bitcoin formed a "Golden Cross" on September 8 after staying below its 200-day moving average for 293 days. Historical data suggests similar patterns have led to peak gains of up to 600% within a year.
Read MoreKakao Pay Securities has partnered with Ondo Finance and Dinari to explore tokenizing Korean listed stocks for overseas investors. A joint task force will examine custody, issuance, and shareholder rights, with commercialization plans pending.
Read MoreJapan's FSA supports a pilot program to test stablecoin use in cross-border trade settlements, involving major banks and tech firms. The project will assess practical applications and regulatory frameworks, set to launch in September 2026.
Read MoreAltcoin spot trading volume has surged to nearly 4 times that of Bitcoin, hitting its highest level since September 2025. This shift towards higher-risk assets often signals a potential interim peak for Bitcoin, indicating a major change in capital flow.
Read MoreFollowing $2.4 billion in ETF inflows, exchange BTC reserves dropped by approximately 35,800 last week, tightening supply. Despite the significant outflow, current reserves remain above July levels, indicating a complex market dynamic.
Read MoreBinance will discontinue leverage trading and borrowing support for 8 tokens including REQ, WIN, GNS, and TFUEL on October 2. These assets will be delisted from the platform, and users are advised to manage their positions and loans accordingly before the deadline.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals Bitcoin's Adjusted Long-Term Holder MVRV has climbed above 1.0, indicating investors holding for 6 months to 10 years have collectively returned to profitability. Analysts view this as a constructive market reset rather than the start of a deep bear phase, providing a positive foundation.
Read MoreJapan's 2-year government bond yield is nearing the critical 2% level, a threshold unseen in three decades. This sharp rise signals market conviction that persistent inflation will compel the Bank of Japan to adopt more aggressive monetary tightening, with an upcoming business survey potentially tipping the scales for an October rate hike.
Read MoreAnthropic's IPO filing reveals a potential valuation exceeding $2 trillion, which could make it the largest public offering ever. The document details surging revenue alongside massive losses and dedicates 80 pages to AI existential risks. The IPO may be delayed until after the November US midterm elections.
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