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Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has emerged as the winning bidder with a $140 million offer for two Texas data center sites from bankrupt peer Poolin. The deal, pending court approval, marks a significant expansion of Hut 8's infrastructure assets as it pivots towards AI computing.
Read MoreMicrosoft President Brad Smith advocates for multi-layered AI safety beyond major model companies, supporting independent evaluation bodies. He emphasizes the role of software firms controlling AI agents. Microsoft is involved in safety assessments and reaffirms commitments to Middle East investment and carbon-negative goals.
Read MoreWhite House crypto advisor Patrick Witt denied that President Trump's digital asset holdings caused the Clarity Act's Senate stall, blaming Democratic politicization and bank lobbying over stablecoin competition fears. He revealed Trump agreed to unprecedented ethics terms and shifted focus to federal regulators.
Read MoreOn September 24, the yield on the U.S. 5-year Treasury note surged past 5% for the first time since 2007, climbing over 19 basis points after an auction. This milestone signals a major shift from the era of low rates and could reshape borrowing costs and asset valuations globally.
Read MoreWhite House officials on September 24th dismissed reports of a potential diesel export ban under the Trump administration as 'fake news.' Earlier market rumors of a possible 90-day restriction triggered a sharp divergence, with U.S. futures plunging and European prices surging over 7%.
Read MoreThe U.S. administration is reportedly considering a 90-day ban on diesel exports to address high energy costs ahead of elections. The proposal faces strong internal opposition, with warnings it could disrupt refinery operations and raise prices for other fuels. A final decision is pending.
Read MoreEleven Democratic senators are urging the Senate Banking Committee to hold hearings on prediction markets, signaling potential regulatory expansion. This comes ahead of a Republican-led roundtable focused on securities-based prediction markets, highlighting bipartisan interest in oversight of this emerging sector.
Read MoreGlobal debt reached a historic peak of $365 trillion in early 2026, with emerging markets driving most of the growth. Their debt surged by $6.5 trillion in Q1 alone, surpassing $110 trillion and raising concerns about financial stability.
Read MoreThe yield on the U.S. 2-year Treasury note surged to its highest level since May 2024 on September 24, rising approximately 11.8 basis points to 4.895%. This sharp increase in a key short-term rate signals a significant shift in market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy.
Read MoreGoogle has launched its latest Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS audio model, marking a significant advancement in speech synthesis technology. Designed for speed and naturalness, this model promises to enhance audio generation for applications ranging from voice assistants to content creation.
Read MoreIranian President Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, stating Iran's openness to negotiation but refusal to yield to coercion, sanctions, or threats. He emphasized justice-based peace, criticized double standards on nuclear and Palestinian issues, and called for diplomatic dialogue and regional cooperation for shared security.
Read MoreSerenity has expanded its portfolio to include several small-cap Korean semiconductor companies supplying memory chips, equipment, and optical components to giants like Micron and Samsung. It identifies AI-driven inflection points in firms valued between $30M and $250M, with potential for massive valuation growth, though specifics remain undisclosed due to volatility risks.
Read MoreThe US Treasury announced it will initiate a long-term Treasury bond buyback operation this Thursday, with a planned scale of $4 to $6 billion. This move aims to optimize the maturity structure of government debt and may provide liquidity support to the long-term bond market.
Read MoreThe US 10-Year Treasury yield has surged past 5.081%, marking its highest level since July 2007. This sharp rise signals shifting market expectations on prolonged high interest rates and could reshape global capital flows and risk asset valuations.
Read MoreThe US Treasury announced plans to buy back up to $6 billion in long-term bonds, tripling its initial target to curb rising borrowing costs. However, analysts warn this intervention fails to address structural fiscal pressures, with 30-year yields nearing 2007 highs.
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