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Researchers recently proposed "Shielded Bitcoin," a protocol that enables Zcash-style private transactions on Bitcoin's main network using zero-knowledge proofs without requiring changes to the underlying consensus rules.

According to Yuga Labs VP Quit, holders of NFT series using ERC721C or ERC1155C standards are currently unable to claim assets through the NFT claiming website. However, users can resolve this by enabling '7702 delegate OTC' in the transfer validator settings or whitelisting their Ethereum and ApeChain addresses for 7702 delegation. Some NFT series are affected by the issue, with Yuga Labs' own series expected to be fixed by tomorrow.

According to Yonhap News, a fake social media account impersonating Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong emerged on September 22-23, luring users into investment groups under the guise of economic education and study sessions. The fraudulent account posted multiple messages containing Lee's personal background and credentials. While it did not directly promote investments, it directed users who added the account as a friend or sent private messages into so-called "study groups," ultimately funn

According to Jin10 data, on September 26, China's domestic gold jewelry prices showed little change from the previous day, with most brands quoted in the range of 1,290-1,292 yuan per gram.

According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $134 million on September 25, extending a seven-day consecutive inflow streak. Total assets under management for Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $108.42 billion, with cumulative net inflows of $57.55 billion to date. ETF holdings account for 6.43% of Bitcoin's total market value.

According to Jin10 Data, on September 25, Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States and returned to Beijing. During the visit, the two countries' leaders agreed to further enrich the connotation of China-U.S. relations and jointly build a "constructive strategic stable relationship based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity." Xi stated that the future of China-U.S. relations is bright, describing it as "a trend of history," while acknowledging that the path for

According to TASS and Kremlin statements, on September 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, including oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses. Putin stated that Russia has launched retaliatory strikes and warned that Ukraine must understand any further provocations or escalation will only worsen its situation. Putin also noted that proposals to resume negotiations remain on the table, though Russia will carefully consider

According to BlockBeats, on September 26, the Genius Foundation concluded a vote on deploying approximately $125,000 in non-redeemable BNB, with 50% designated for GSTOCK purchases and 50% for GENIUS acquisitions. The funds originate from accumulated fees generated by the Genius.fun platform into the foundation's treasury. The foundation pledged to execute the results and announce completion on X. GMGN data shows GENIUS, the platform's native token, currently commands a market cap of $345 millio

According to Bitget's official statement, the exchange identified and fixed a security vulnerability discovered on September 24, with Mandiant and SlowMist assisting the investigation. The exchange plans phased withdrawal resumption: Bitcoin network withdrawals resume on September 28 at 8:00 UTC; ETH on Ethereum, BSC, Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism networks on September 29; USDT on Ethereum, BSC, Solana, and Tron on September 30; other tokens, fiat, and P2P withdrawals on October 2. User balances

According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on September 25 during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Araghchi briefed on Iran and Oman's consensus regarding secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Both officials discussed bilateral relations and exploring enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual concern.

According to PANews on September 26, multiple Federal Reserve officials collectively signaled hawkish stances regarding persistent inflation risks. Cleveland Federal Reserve President Hammer emphasized that elevated inflation has persisted for over five years, warning of entrenched inflation expectations and the need to maintain restrictive monetary policy. Kansas City Federal Reserve President Schmid stated the Fed has "yet to resolve the inflation problem" and flagged U.S. debt levels as "extr

According to Passide data, U.S. ethereum spot ETFs received $87 million in net inflows on September 25. Over the previous five trading days (September 21–25), cumulative net inflows reached $3.08 billion, with BlackRock's ETHA fund accounting for $50.4 million of September 25's inflows.

According to Qualcomm, on September 24, the chipmaker renewed its global patent licensing agreement with Apple. The new agreement will take effect on April 1, 2027. Financial terms were not disclosed. Qualcomm shares closed at $201.97 on September 25, up 3.97%, while Apple stock rose 1.2% to $340.10. Based on Apple's September 24 closing price of $335.92 and September 25 closing price of $340.10, Apple's market capitalization increased approximately $60 billion.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Chan Mo-po departs today (Sept 26) for Qatar to attend the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's (AIIB) 11th Annual Board of Governors Meeting in Doha. The gathering, themed "Infrastructure for Tomorrow: Impact and Innovation," will bring together government officials, multilateral development institutions, business leaders, and stakeholders to discuss sustainable infrastructure, cross-border connectivity, green financing, and digital transformation.

According to Bernstein analyst Mark Newman on Friday, September 25, DRAM and NAND flash memory combined account for 90% of the $168 in new incremental costs of the iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to its predecessor. The surge in memory component prices is pressuring Apple's gross margin forecasts, with Bernstein downgrading iPhone gross margin expectations for Apple's fiscal 2027 first quarter to 40.4% from 42.5%.

According to ChainCatcher, on September 24, cryptocurrency exchange operator Bullish, Equiniti, Alpaca, Apex Fintech Solutions and Drivewealth established the Issuer Sponsored Token Coalition to link on-chain tokens directly to official shareholder registries of listed companies. The coalition aims to grant token holders voting rights, dividends, stock splits and other corporate action rights. Members plan to meet with listed company issuers at the New York Stock Exchange on October 27 to discus

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's AI agents accessed public information on SEC.gov, Investor.gov, and Census.gov on September 26. OpenAI confirmed its models accessed these public datasets during training and evaluation. The disclosure is part of the company's recent investigation into AI agent "misalignment" incidents.

At Meta Connect this week, Meta unveiled two new smart glasses models featuring no cameras and audio-only capabilities. The primary model is equipped with six microphones and integrates with Muse, Meta's personal AI agent, allowing users to issue voice commands for tasks like sending emails or setting reminders. The glasses are significantly lighter than existing smart glass models and aim to address privacy concerns raised by Meta's camera-equipped specs. Meta also introduced hearing aid glasse

According to Morgan Stanley on September 26, the bank upgraded its U.S. dollar outlook from bearish to bullish, forecasting the dollar index will rise to 104 by mid-2027, while EUR/USD may decline to 1.10 from current levels around 1.14. The bank cited sustained U.S. rate advantages from Federal Reserve tightening expectations, economic resilience, and elevated energy prices as key supports. The 10-year Treasury yield remains elevated at approximately 5.2%, with the dollar index trading near 101

According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Gaoxian County in Yibin City, Sichuan Province on September 26 at 11:28 AM (local time). The epicenter was located at 28.52°N latitude and 104.68°E longitude.