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The OECD projects the Fed and ECB will implement one more rate hike this year before holding steady through 2027. The Bank of Japan is expected to gradually raise rates to 2%, while the Bank of England may keep rates unchanged, with a potential cut as its next move. The report outlines divergent monetary policy paths for major central banks.
Read MoreFormer Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju was found deceased near California's Mojave Desert at age 37. Her passing occurred one day after she announced plans to reject a settlement and expose alleged mistreatment during her tenure, including pressure and insurance issues. The cause of death remains under investigation.
Read MoreBinance is launching its Binance Alpha token airdrop today at 18:00 (UTC+8). Users holding a minimum of 250 Alpha points can claim tokens on a first-come, first-served basis until the pool is depleted or the event concludes. Further details are forthcoming.
Read MoreBinance will launch a U.S. dollar-margined perpetual contract for Oura Inc.'s pre-IPO stock on September 23, 2026. The contract supports up to 20x leverage, offering traders exposure to the company before its public listing.
Read MoreStablecoin payment network Atum raised $13.5M in a round led by Variant. Founded by a former Visa executive, it aims to coordinate global money flow via a neutral matching market, enabling flexible settlements and cross-border micropayments.
Read MoreBinance will suspend Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) deposits and withdrawals on September 28, and delist the USDT/UAH spot trading pair. Remaining UAH balances will be automatically converted to USDT at a fixed exchange rate, marking a significant adjustment to its Ukrainian fiat services.
Read MoreRussia's Ministry of Finance reports approximately 20 million crypto users with $119 billion in annual trading volume. The government outlines plans for comprehensive regulation starting 2027, alongside domestic stablecoin development and clear investor risk guidelines.
Read MoreWeChat is escalating its crackdown on accounts conducting fraud under the guise of blockchain, virtual currency, or national projects. These scams lure users with high returns to join groups, then steal information or push malicious apps. Violators face penalties ranging from functional restrictions to permanent bans.
Read MoreAI startup Mirendil, founded by former Anthropic researchers, is negotiating a new funding round that could value the company at $5 billion. Its valuation has surged from $1 billion just months ago, attracting top-tier VC firms. The company is developing self-improving AI models, with a new system expected early next year.
Read MoreOn September 23rd, the total open interest on Hyperliquid surged to a record $18 billion, highlighting intense market activity. This milestone reflects deep capital engagement in derivatives and may signal upcoming volatility shifts, drawing significant attention from traders and analysts alike.
Read MoreGrayscale announced a strategic shift, rebranding its Bitcoin Miners ETF as the AI Compute ETF (GCPU). The fund will now track a high-performance computing index, investing in companies building AI infrastructure. This move reflects a significant pivot toward the growing AI compute sector.
Read MoreHong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added Vebit to its list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms, citing unlicensed operations across five websites. Investors are urged to exercise caution.
Read MoreNEAR token has been deployed on the Hyperliquid spot market, enabling NEAR/USDC trading. It will take a few days to appear fully in the platform's Strict List interface as per standard procedure.
Read MoreHong Kong's CMU system will launch 24/7 on-chain real-time settlement by year-end, supporting Digital HKD and CBDCs. The platform may also integrate tokenized deposits and regulated stablecoins, accelerating the city's digital finance evolution.
Read MoreBinance has launched USDT spot trading pairs for three tokenized securities: AGPUB, AMCB, and CYPHB, alongside spot algorithmic trading bots. Zero maker fees are available until October 1, though the products are not offered to U.S. persons.
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