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Fed and BOJ Set to Raise Rates This Week Amid Global Monetary Tightening, Dollar Weakens 0.06%

According to Yonhap Infomax, the U.S. Federal Reserve is virtually certain to raise rates by 25 basis points at its FOMC meeting on September 15-16, while the Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates on September 18 for the first time in three months. Markets are pricing in at least three additional Fed rate increases by year-end, with BOJ potentially hiking every three months going forward. Taiwan's central bank may also join the tightening cycle on September 17. Last week, the dollar index fell
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08:15
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Federal Reserve Set to Raise Rates 25bp on Sep 15-16; Market Prices in 3 More Hikes

According to CME FedWatch, on September 15-16, the U.S. Federal Reserve is nearly certain to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (80% market probability), marking the first increase in over three years. The rate futures market reflects expectations for approximately three additional rate hikes through the end of 2027, totaling roughly 90 basis points in tightening beyond this week's move. U.S. Treasury 2-year yields surged 26 basis points to 4.6280% last week (September 11), the high
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08:13
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SemiAnalysis Acquires Citrini Research on September 11, Combining AI Infrastructure and Investment Analysis

According to Bloomberg, SemiAnalysis has acquired Citrini Research, with founders Dylan Patel and James van Geelen confirming the deal on September 11. The transaction amount was not disclosed. The acquisition combines SemiAnalysis's semiconductor supply chain and AI hardware research with Citrini's public market investment analysis capabilities. After the deal closes, James van Geelen will remain as Citrini Research CEO with the firm maintaining operational independence.
08:12
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Revolut Data Breach Affects Customers Beyond Wealthy Users, Community Reports Show

According to FinanceFeeds, Revolut confirmed on September 12 that customer data was disclosed to an unauthorized third party through fraudulent requests sent from a legitimate government agency's email domain. The company said its systems were not compromised and customer funds remained unaffected. Early reports suggested only high-net-worth users were targeted, but new community reports indicate affected customers included those with minimal account balances. One affected account held only 4 eu
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07:47
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Bitcoin Block 966500 Undergoes Single-Block Reorg; Antpool Block Confirmed, Spiderpool Discarded

According to Galaxy Research, a single-block reorg occurred at Bitcoin block height 966500, with two pools—Spiderpool and Antpool—discovering competing valid blocks linked to the same parent. Antpool's block ultimately joined the chain with greater cumulative work, while Spiderpool's block was discarded. Galaxy Research notes this marks the third single-block reorg in the past four weeks, following instances at block heights 962,722 and 963,853. Transactions displaced from removed blocks lose th
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07:43
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Apple Unveils Always-On AI Features for Watch Series 12, Sparking U.S. Wiretapping Law Concerns This Week

According to Bloomberg, Apple unveiled new AI features for its Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 this week, sparking concerns over potential violations of U.S. wiretapping laws. The "Siri Recap" function summarizes users' daily conversations, while "Live Rewind" displays verbatim transcripts of the past 15 seconds of spoken content with a double press of the watch crown. Although Apple emphasizes privacy protections—including audio processing on-device without recording or storing original audio
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07:37
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Thailand SEC Drafts Stablecoin Rules: Daily Transfer Limit of $150,000 Per User Per Platform

According to ChainCatcher citing Cryptoslate, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has drafted new stablecoin regulations requiring licensed crypto platforms to allow customers to transfer stablecoins only to verified personal accounts or wallets, while prohibiting transfers to third-party addresses. The rules set a daily limit of 5 million baht (approximately $150,000) per user per platform for inbound and outbound transfers. The proposal is currently under public consultation wi
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07:33
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Bitcoin Rally Triggers Modest Uptick in Long-Term Holder Activity; 2026 Remains Quiet Overall

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost on September 13, Bitcoin's recent gains have sparked a modest increase in long-term holder (LTH) activity, though 2026 overall remains relatively quiet. The analyst observed changes via the Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) heatmap, which tracks the holding duration of BTC before it is spent or transferred. Darkfost noted that Coinbase's earlier transfer of 800,000 BTC—much of which had been held for over six months—contributed to a temporary CDD spike, but this
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07:30
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OpenAI IPO Probability on Polymarket Drops to 33% for March 2027 Deadline, Down 18% Weekly

According to Polymarket monitoring data via PPP, OpenAI's probability of completing an initial public offering (IPO) before March 31, 2027, dropped to 33% this week, marking an 18% weekly decline. In contrast, the probability of an IPO before June 30, 2027, rose to 55%, up 5% over the same period. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously stated that the company will not proceed with an IPO in 2026, with listing plans postponed to at least 2027, citing AI safety considerations and lack of immediate press
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