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Quantum computing firm IonQ's stock jumped over 5% after hours on September 23rd, following the announcement of the industry's first end-to-end, real-time quantum error correction decoder. This breakthrough is seen as a crucial step towards practical and stable quantum computers, prompting market reassessment of the technology's commercial timeline.
Read MoreThe SEC has advanced its crypto asset custody proposal to the White House for review. The rules aim to clarify how broker-dealers and investment advisors can custody non-security crypto assets, potentially including state-chartered trusts, marking a key step in establishing a regulatory framework.
Read MorePresident Trump stated on September 23rd that the U.S. may have to destroy the target referred to as "Pickaxe Mountain." While its current location remains unknown, authorities confirmed a strike would be launched immediately upon discovery, raising concerns about escalating tensions.
Read MoreIran's foreign minister presented three strict conditions to the U.S. envoy during UNGA meetings for reopening the Strait of Hormuz: lifting the maritime blockade, releasing frozen assets, and halting conflicts in related regions, marking a new phase in Persian Gulf geopolitics.
Read MoreOn September 23, US major indexes closed mixed. The Nasdaq rose 0.45% to a fresh record high, while the Dow fell slightly. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged over 2%, led by memory chip stocks. Biotech firm Viking Therapeutics skyrocketed more than 35% on positive drug trial news.
Read MoreFed's Barkin warns inflation pressures may take time to subside and risk becoming entrenched. He noted supply shocks have become persistent price pressures, and while recent rate hikes help, future policy depends on data. He outlined both rapid cooling and stubborn inflation scenarios.
Read MorePresident Trump has indicated that the US and Iran are engaged in ongoing dialogue and may eventually reach an agreement. While stressing that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, he acknowledged that relations are developing, hinting at a potential shift in the long-standing tensions.
Read MoreSix major Canadian banks have launched a joint tokenized deposit initiative to create an interbank digital asset network. The project aims to enable 24/7 programmable payments within regulated banking systems, with plans to eventually connect with other digital asset ecosystems. This move aligns with global banking trends toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Read MoreNEAR Protocol partners with Ondo to integrate tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onto its platform. Users can now purchase assets like NVIDIA and Tesla shares, plus major ETFs, using crypto from over 30 networks via a single account, marking a key step in NEAR's RWA expansion.
Read MoreIT giant Infosys partners with Chainlink to standardize its cross-chain protocol, data feeds, and compliance tools within global banking infrastructure serving over 1.7 billion customer accounts. This marks a major step for enterprise blockchain adoption in finance.
Read MoreZcash's shielded transactions hit a multi-year high last week, with over 62,000 private transfers recorded. This surge indicates growing demand for on-chain privacy features within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Read MoreBitwise Europe announced that its NEAR Staking Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) has exceeded $100 million in assets under management. The firm thanked clients, investors, and the NEAR ecosystem, highlighting growing institutional interest in structured crypto investment vehicles in Europe.
Read MoreAnthropic has announced the full-scale deployment of its flagship Claude Opus 5.5 model across all major cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This expansion significantly enhances accessibility and enterprise integration options for the advanced AI assistant.
Read MoreBitcoin spot ETFs attracted a massive $999 million net inflow on September 23, marking the highest single-day surge since October 2025. This significant capital movement signals renewed investor confidence, with leading funds driving strong cumulative inflows for the month.
Read MoreA collaborative takedown operation has dismantled an AI-driven ‘phishing-as-a-service’ platform that exploited corporate email trust chains and bypassed multi-factor authentication. Over 175 domains were seized, and the operator was arrested, marking a significant win against crypto-targeted cybercrime.
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