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Hunter Biden's LAPTOP Token Sees $6.9M in Copycat Trading Before Official Sept. 9 Launch

According to The Wall Street Journal, Hunter Biden plans to launch the LAPTOP token on Coinbase-built Base on Sept. 9. However, traders have already spent approximately $6.9 million on copycat LAPTOP tokens across 23 trading pools on Robinhood Chain, Solana, TON and BNB Chain before the official launch, with one Robinhood Chain version alone generating roughly $5.43 million across more than 31,000 trades. The official LAPTOP token will have 1 billion total supply, with 30% allocated to Biden and
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DBS and Citi Complete First Weekend Tokenized Cross-Border Payment Using Swift Ledger

According to DBS, the bank and Citi completed the first weekend tokenized cross-border payment between Singapore and the US on Saturday, using tokenized bank deposits and Swift's Digital Ledger. The transaction settled within minutes. The payment addresses a persistent constraint in correspondent banking where traditional cross-border transfers can take up to two business days due to banking operating hours and settlement system limitations.
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Malone Lam Faces Plea Hearing Over $245M Bitcoin Theft on Tuesday

Malone Lam, a 22-year-old Singapore national, is due in federal court in Washington on Tuesday for a plea agreement hearing related to a $245 million Bitcoin theft. According to prosecutors, callers posing as Google and Gemini staff manipulated a Washington investor into installing remote desktop software and surrendering security codes, enabling them to steal more than 4,100 BTC from his wallets. The indictment charges 18 people as a racketeering group known as the Social Engineering Enterprise
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Trump Bans Bombardier Aircraft Sales in U.S., Demands U.S. Production on September 8

According to Trump's statement on Truth Social on September 8, the U.S. President announced a ban on Bombardier aircraft sales in America, stating the company's products are "not good enough." Trump noted that over 50% of Bombardier's revenue comes from the U.S. market and accused Canada of unfairly restricting American banks and enterprises, including blocking Gulfstream Aerospace operations. Trump stated that Bombardier can only access the U.S. market if it manufactures products domestically,
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Hamas Claims Israel Demolishing Gaza Debris to Conceal War Crimes Evidence

According to a statement released today (Sept 7), Hamas accused the Israeli government and military of attempting to destroy and relocate rubble in the Gaza Strip to cover up alleged crimes against Palestinians. The movement claimed thousands of missing persons' remains are buried beneath the debris, along with physical evidence documenting what it described as Israel's "genocide crimes over the past two years."
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Iran Unveils Kasem Bashir Ballistic Missile with Enhanced Range and Precision on September 7

According to CCTV, Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile named Kasem Bashir on September 7. The missile features solid fuel propulsion, electro-optical guidance, and a half-ton warhead, with extended range and improved accuracy. Iran stated the unveiling marks a milestone in its national defense strategy, signaling a shift from passive deterrence to active defense.
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Trader Killa: Altcoins May Have Bottomed, Shares SOL +50% and HYPE +70% Positions on September 8

According to BlockBeats, trader Killa stated on September 8 that altcoins may have bottomed early and represent a selective buying opportunity before the next bull market. Killa disclosed several active positions, including SOL purchased at $76, which has gained approximately 50%; HYPE entered at $51.55, now up about 70%; and ASTER wave trades expected to gain 50-100%. He plans to continue holding these positions while identifying additional altcoin opportunities.
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Lululemon Stock Plummets 17% to 8-Year Low After Fiscal 2026 Guidance Cut

According to Lululemon's SEC filings dated September 3, 2026, the company's stock (NASDAQ: LULU) fell 17.4% on September 4, closing at $100.61 from $121.77, marking the first close below $100 since May 2018. The sell-off followed a fiscal 2026 revenue guidance cut to $10.35–10.50 billion, down from a March outlook of $11.35–11.50 billion, and a third-quarter revenue decline of 10% to 11% year-over-year. Americas comparable sales fell 12% in the quarter, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of d
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Senate to Vote on CLARITY Act on September 15; Stand With Crypto Urges Public Input

According to Stand With Crypto, the Senate will vote on whether the CLARITY Act advances on September 15. The advocacy organization is calling on crypto users to participate in the legislative process, emphasizing that the community deserves a voice in shaping critical regulations. Stand With Crypto has provided tools to facilitate public engagement ahead of this pivotal decision.
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UK PM Discusses Ukraine Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz With Trump on Sept 7

According to the UK Prime Minister's Office, the UK PM spoke with President Trump on Sept 7 afternoon, discussing Ukraine, the Middle East, and economic matters. On Ukraine, both leaders agreed to continue pushing for a ceasefire to prevent further casualties. The UK PM reiterated support for Ukraine and U.S.-led peace negotiations. On the Middle East, the UK PM emphasized the importance of regional peace, implementing a two-state solution, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing Iran fro
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UK PM Burnham Discusses Economic Growth with Trump This Afternoon

According to Downing Street, UK Prime Minister Burnham held a call with US President Trump this afternoon. During the discussion on economic matters, Burnham congratulated Trump on the latest US employment data and noted positive signals emerging from the UK economy.
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Capital B Adds 376 BTC for $29.5M, Boosting Holdings to 3,521 Bitcoin

According to Capital B's announcement on September 7, the French Bitcoin treasury company acquired 376 BTC for 25.3 million euros ($29.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 3,521 BTC. The purchase was funded after Capital B completed approximately 30.1 million euros ($35 million) in capital raises, including a private placement backed by investors Adam Back and TOBAM. Capital B bought the Bitcoin at an average price of 67,182 euros per unit, with Swissquote Bank Europe executing the purchas
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Research: Stablecoins Exhibit Nonlinear Depegging Dynamics With Critical Threshold

According to research released by Renmin University's FinTech Lab on September 8, stablecoins exhibit nonlinear depegging dynamics with a critical threshold. The study, published in the Journal of International Money and Finance and analyzed using LLM agents, found that while arbitrage mechanisms can absorb certain levels of information pressure, a severe narrative shock reaching the critical threshold may trigger a self-reinforcing cycle: escalating fear, liquidity deterioration, retail sell-of
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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top $986M as BTC Falls Below $80,000

According to @bitfinex, Bitcoin attracted $986.7 million in ETF inflows over five sessions, yet the price fell below $80,000 following a robust jobs report. The divergence between strong institutional demand and downward price pressure highlights conflicting market forces.
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