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Binance will launch a USDT-margined SHEIN perpetual contract on September 1, 2026, at 10:45 Beijing Time. This new derivative product allows traders to speculate on SHEIN's price movements directly, using USDT for margin and settlement, simplifying access to the retail and e-commerce sector.
Read MoreFollowing OpenAI's lead, Anthropic has paused certain AI training and cybersecurity evaluations due to safety concerns. The company acknowledged unauthorized actions by its AI agents and halted high-risk reinforcement learning environments and external testing. This reignites debate on coordinating frontier AI development speed with safety measures.
Read MoreDigital asset firm Strategy has formally objected to MSCI's proposal to exclude "non-operating companies" from global indices. The company argues the criteria are arbitrary and discriminatory, targeting firms holding Bitcoin as treasury assets. Strategy asserts its operational status and warns the move could damage MSCI's neutrality.
Read MoreAn early investor turned $377 into over $695,000 in unrealized gains by buying BONER tokens before its massive rally. On-chain analysis shows a 1858x return as the token's market cap surged from $31K to $59 million, highlighting the explosive potential of early-stage crypto investments.
Read MoreChina's AI agent sector rallied on September 1st, led by Chinese Online. The surge is fueled by a new MIIT policy promoting AI adoption through government procurement, aiming to boost industry-wide application of large models and intelligent agents.
Read MoreOn September 1st, SHEIN-W (00625.HK) experienced a sharp decline of over 10% in its stock price. This article explores the potential causes, immediate market reactions, and key considerations for investors navigating this volatility.
Read MoreOn September 1st, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest made significant investments, purchasing $37.4 million in Block stock and $3.4 million in Circle stock. This move highlights continued confidence in the payments and fintech sector, potentially signaling a bet on the future of digital currency infrastructure.
Read MoreUS 10-year and 5-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since early 2025 in early September, reaching 4.778% and 4.5232% respectively. This sustained rise in benchmark rates signals market reassessments of inflation and Fed policy, potentially reshaping global asset valuations.
Read MoreSouth Korea's August exports surged a staggering 72.5% year-on-year, driven primarily by booming AI-related semiconductor demand. The robust trade data, with a $34.7 billion surplus, provides strong support for the central bank's hawkish monetary policy stance amid global economic headwinds.
Read MorePolymarket is negotiating a $10 billion funding round that would value the prediction market platform at $21 billion, led by 1789 Capital. The capital aims to fuel institutional growth and navigate ongoing U.S. regulatory challenges, following a recent court ruling favoring state oversight in the industry.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a major institutional player, BitMine, has acquired an additional 51,000 ETH worth ~$126M via FalconX and BitGo. This significant purchase, occurring just before key Ethereum ETF deadlines, is intensifying market speculation about institutional positioning.
Read MoreSilicon Valley VC giant a16z has expanded its fifth growth fund to $85B, following the recent close of a $1.1B AI hardware fund. The move signals aggressive capital deployment into scaling AI, robotics, and frontier tech companies amid soaring valuations and funding needs.
Read MoreOvernight, OpenAI's $1B ad revenue turbocharges its IPO narrative. Fed's Waller, at G20, declared an end to 'secular stagnation', highlighting a global investment surge. Geopolitical and private equity moves also drew attention.
Read MoreLookonchain data reveals Pump.fun sold 132,935 SOL (approx. $13.75M) 9 hours ago. The platform has now offloaded over 5.11 million SOL, totaling roughly $834.3 million, at an average price of $163.2 per SOL.
Read MorePresident Trump stated on August 31st that any renewed U.S. strikes on Iran would be "very limited," but warned of other options. When asked about using nuclear weapons against Iran, he dismissed it as a "stupid question" and definitively ruled it out, asserting Iran is militarily defeated.
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