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Adoption · 2 weeks ago Bitcoin Addresses with Non-Zero Balances Reach 56 Million, Indicating Adoption Growth The number of Bitcoin addresses holding at least a small amount of BTC has surpassed 56 million, reflecting significant growth in cryptocurrency adoption.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Club Brugge and Aston Villa Draw 1-1 in Champions League Opener In their Champions League opener, Aston Villa and Club Brugge finished in a 1-1 draw, with goals from John McGinn and Hugo Vetlesen.

Companies · 2 weeks ago OpenAI's Astra Model Sparks Controversy Over Mathematical Claims OpenAI's recent announcement regarding its Astra model's solutions to longstanding mathematical problems has drawn sharp criticism from the mathematical community, raising questions about attribution and originality.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Intel Announces Third CPU Price Increase, Stock Rises Amid Strategic Shift Intel plans to raise CPU prices by approximately 10% starting October 5, marking its third increase in under a year. This decision has positively impacted the company's stock performance and reflects a strategic pivot towards enhancing gross margins.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Harry Kane Nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or After Record 73 Goals Harry Kane has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, following a record-breaking season where he scored 73 goals for club and country.

Funding · 2 weeks ago Qualcomm Partners with Amazon for AI Chip Development in $60 Billion Deal Qualcomm has entered a significant partnership with Amazon to develop custom AI chips for AWS data centers, potentially worth up to $60 billion.

Funding · 2 weeks ago HGP Intelligent Energy to Go Public via SPAC Merger Valued at $1.2 Billion HGP Intelligent Energy is set to merge with Meshflow Acquisition Corp., aiming to raise $345 million to advance its nuclear technology for AI data centers.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Treasury Secretary Bessent Highlights AI Risks from China's Advancements Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, warns that China's progress in AI poses a significant risk to US national security, emphasizing the need for coordinated international efforts to address this challenge.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Tether Develops Decentralized Peer-to-Peer Search Engine Hypersearch Tether is advancing its technology portfolio with Hypersearch, a decentralized peer-to-peer search engine that aims to provide an alternative to traditional search engines like Google.

DeFi · 2 weeks ago Flare Networks Enhances XRP Utility with FXRP Yield Generation Vaults Flare Networks has launched FXRP, allowing XRP holders to earn yield through decentralized finance vaults, significantly increasing the asset's utility.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Kraken Faces Withdrawal Delays Impacting 23 Services Amid Ongoing Funding Issues Kraken has reported withdrawal delays affecting 23 of its funding services, compounding issues from a previous deposit freeze that began on September 4.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Imposes Sanctions on 27 Iranian Airlines, Targeting Military Logistics The US Treasury has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines as part of a strategy to disrupt military logistics linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising concerns about potential airspace closures.

Derivatives · 2 weeks ago Putin and Trump Engage in Constructive Call on Ukraine Conflict Resolution Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump held a one-hour phone call discussing the ongoing Ukraine conflict, signaling potential diplomatic movement.

Companies · 2 weeks ago DBS and Citi Complete First Tokenized USD Cross-Border Payment on Swift Ledger DBS and Citi have successfully executed a tokenized USD cross-border payment, enhancing liquidity and settlement speed for global businesses.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Visa and Credit Coop Launch Successful Onchain Lending Model with Zero Defaults Visa has partnered with Credit Coop to create an onchain lending model that has processed over $2.5 billion in settlements without any defaults since its launch in 2023.

Spot & ETFs · 2 weeks ago Bitcoin ETFs Gain $31M While Ethereum ETFs Experience $48M Outflow On September 2, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $31 million, contrasting sharply with Ethereum ETFs, which faced a $48 million outflow in a single trading session.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Bank of Japan Faces Pressure to Raise Rates Amid Strong Wage Growth and GDP Revision The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its policy rate to 1.25% following strong wage growth and a positive GDP revision, marking a significant shift in its monetary policy.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Treasury Auctions $58 Billion in 3-Year Notes Amidst Bond Market Scrutiny The US Treasury is auctioning $58 billion in 3-year notes as part of a broader debt issuance strategy, with significant implications for the bond market and fiscal health.

Security · 2 weeks ago Iran Claims to Have Downed U.S. Drone Over Bandar Abbas Amid Rising Tensions Iranian state media reports that the military has downed a U.S. drone in Bandar Abbas, a strategic coastal city. The U.S. has yet to confirm this incident, raising concerns over airspace security in the region.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Houthi Attacks on Saudi Cities Prompt Military Response and Market Reactions Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, injuring civilians and disrupting energy facilities, prompting a strong military response from Saudi Arabia.