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BitMEX has reopened withdrawal services for clients in six regions, including the US and Canada, following its operational pause. Users must complete KYC to access funds, while sanctioned jurisdictions remain restricted. The exchange warned against further deposits.
Read MoreThe CFTC issued guidance warning that derivatives tied to specific individuals' speeches or appearances carry elevated manipulation risks. Exchanges must now submit detailed, contract-specific risk controls, including verification of adjudicator independence and monitoring protocols.
Read MoreAt a recent digital trade expo, Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing stated that embodied AI's breakthrough hinges on solving the precision gap between AI models and the physical world. The current millimeter-level errors in robot operation limit real-world reliability. He believes the industry will reach an inflection point when robots can handle most tasks in unfamiliar settings.
Read MoreSolana Foundation appoints former Binance Global CMO Rachel Conlan as Chief Strategy Officer and Polygon Labs' Jamal Raees as General Manager of Payments. The moves aim to accelerate institutional adoption and expand payment infrastructure. Solana's stablecoin volume exceeds $5 trillion with over $4.5B in real-world assets.
Read MoreA Swissquote analyst warns AI is now the core pillar supporting US stocks, with broad indexes heavily exposed. While seasonal factors may support gains into year-end, a loss of faith in the AI narrative could trigger a significant market correction.
Read MoreNEAR Protocol partners with Ondo Finance to launch 20 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, including NVIDIA and SPY, on the NEAR blockchain. Utilizing cross-chain technology and atomic swaps, the offering provides global (non-U.S.) investors a streamlined gateway to traditional markets using crypto assets.
Read MoreOn September 25, the three major US stock index futures reversed early losses and turned positive. The Nasdaq futures led the gains. Semiconductor and memory stocks broadly advanced in night trading, with major chipmakers like AMD and Intel posting notable increases, suggesting renewed investor confidence in the tech sector.
Read MoreSTONK token on Solana has reached a milestone with 18% of total supply burned. The project allocates ~60% of platform fees to buyback and burn tokens, creating a deflationary mechanism that enhances scarcity and long-term value. Recent acceleration in burn rate signals growing ecosystem activity.
Read MoreThe IMF reports that private sector-led AI investment could surpass $2 trillion by 2026, boosting productivity in the US and positioning Asia as a key hub. However, the funding reliance on debt for high-cost projects poses risks of asset corrections and job losses if returns disappoint.
Read MoreESMA has set AI and asset tokenization as key priorities for EU regulation by 2027. Its new initiative focuses on safeguarding investors amid technological innovation, with regulators set to examine financial institutions' exposures to related risks.
Read MoreRecent data shows a major crypto exchange recorded its largest daily Bitcoin net outflow since 2023, with reserves dropping by ~20k BTC in 4 days. Analysts view this shift to self-custody as a long-term holding signal that may reduce market selling pressure, while also reflecting FOMO among newer investors.
Read MoreOn September 25, international oil prices extended losses sharply, with both Brent and WTI crude falling over 2%. The sudden plunge highlights growing market anxiety over supply-demand dynamics, driven by multiple factors, drawing intense scrutiny from investors.
Read MoreUSDC's circulating supply grew by 300 million in the past week, reaching 74.6 billion. Its $74.8 billion reserve is detailed for the first time, with over 80% in U.S. Treasuries and overnight reverse repos, highlighting strong asset safety and liquidity.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs has reversed its bearish view on the Japanese yen, forecasting it to strengthen to 150 against the US dollar within 12 months. Key drivers include a faster-than-expected pace of Bank of Japan rate hikes, potential capital repatriation, and the yen's defensive appeal amid economic uncertainty.
Read MoreSeven UK banks have executed the world's first cross-bank tokenized sterling deposit transactions under the GBTD initiative. The pilot included mortgage switches and simulated payments, with plans to issue digital bonds by 2027 using Quant's platform.
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