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According to German media, authorities discovered evidence of a new attack plan targeting Germany's power grid in the state of Saxony. The report did not disclose additional details about the alleged plot or the timeline of the discovery.

According to crypto commentator @K33Research, Coinbase is advocating for the introduction of 24/7 trading of equity perpetual futures in regulated U.S. markets. The initiative reflects a broader trend toward integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology and more flexible trading options.

Germany's DAX 30 index closed up 0.16% at 26,044.42 points today. France's benchmark fell 0.08%, while the Italian index dropped 0.28% with the banking sector sliding 0.68%. The UK's FTSE index was marginally higher, up 0.02%.

According to investment banking sources, EQT completed its acquisition of Coller Capital on August 31, bringing Coller EQT to market with $341 billion in assets under management (AUM) and $186 billion in fee-earning AUM. The base acquisition price was $3.2 billion, with up to $500 million in additional payments contingent on future performance. Coller Capital, established in 1990, brings 36 years of secondary market expertise. EQT's secondary strategies will operate independently while joining t

According to Saxo Bank, the company reported net profit of €87 million for the first half of 2026, up 19% from €73 million a year earlier, marking the strongest first-half result in its history. Total income rose to €375 million from €335 million, while client assets increased to €153 billion from €118 billion year-on-year. Client numbers reached 1.7 million at end of H1, up from 1.4 million.

According to Bloomberg survey data and CoinGecko, Bitcoin fell 2.8% on September 4 to touch $79,197, quickly reversing gains from the previous day as U.S. August nonfarm payroll employment increased 162,000 jobs, exceeding all economist forecasts surveyed by Bloomberg. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, signaling stronger-than-expected labor market momentum. The jobs report reignited market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, with investors raising bets on monetary

According to City of London Police's fraud assessment report for the 2025/26 financial year, AI-related fraud reports surged 395%, jumping from 193 cases to 956 cases, while associated losses increased from £1.2 million to £9.6 million. The report indicates criminals are increasingly using AI-generated videos, voice cloning, and fake websites to conduct investment fraud, with proceeds transferred via cryptocurrency.

According to a16z Charts, since January 2025, tech hiring has increasingly prioritized candidate experience over specific technical skills, with skill requirement emphasis declining by 5% to 10%. Companies are reducing the weight of skill checklists in hiring decisions, shifting focus toward accumulated work experience.

European stock indices closed higher today (September 4). STOXX 600 rose 0.16% to 650.11 points, while Eurozone STOXX 50 advanced 0.22% to 6,396.07 points. The Pan-European STOXX Europe 300 index climbed 0.13% to 2,597.63 points.

According to Guru Club analysis, Marvell Technology (MRVL) surged 4.88% to $219.02 and Coherent (COHR) jumped 6.01% to $280.31 on September 4 as investor focus returned to artificial intelligence data center high-speed interconnection needs. Marvell supplies customized AI chips and high-speed connectivity components, while Coherent provides optical communication modules—positioning them at the chip and optical ends of AI cluster interconnect architecture. Analysts project Marvell's data center r

Google announced that Gemini Spark, its personal AI agent, can now manage Google Photos libraries. The new capabilities enable users to edit photos, curate albums, automatically create shared albums, convert event posters into calendar events, and run automated workflows. The feature will roll out to Gemini AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the United States over the coming weeks in English. Users must connect their Google Photos account to Gemini and enable Spark within the app to access these fe

According to TrendForce, Apple (AAPL) fell 2.35% intraday to $320.51 on September 4 as memory costs continue to surge. The 256GB Pro model's memory cost has increased nearly 400% year-over-year, prompting TrendForce to estimate iPhone 18 pricing could rise 10-20%. The price hike has made market participants cautious about upgrade demand, with concerns that hardware improvements may not justify the higher cost to consumers unless Apple delivers breakthrough features.

According to Tom Lee on X, crypto-related stocks have dominated Russell 1000 gains in Q3, accounting for roughly 20% of the index's top performers so far. BMNR has surged 99% since the start of Q3 and ranks 4th, followed by MSTR up 67% (rank 12), CRCL up 65% (rank 14), and BLSH up 55% (rank 21).

According to Defillama, Robinhood Chain generated $15.15 million in revenue over the past 7 days, ranking third globally, behind only Tether ($16.23 million) and Circle ($45.57 million). The chain significantly outpaced Uniswap ($3.5 million) and Arbitrum ($1.36 million) in 7-day revenue.

According to Yonhap Infomax, SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipt (ADR) recovered above the $170 IPO reference price on September 4 (U.S. time), reaching an intraday high of $170.65—the first time above $170 since August 17. The ADR was trading at $169.18 as of 11 a.m., up 3.36% from the prior close. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose approximately 3%, with most constituents gaining ground alongside strong demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence server expansion.

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnik disclosed annual income exceeding $250 million in 2025 through official ethical reporting documents.

India's Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) announced on September 4 that price fluctuation limits for the closing auction phase will extend to stock index futures starting from September 7.

According to FinanceFeeds, Appital is integrating Citadel Securities as a liquidity provider to supply continuous risk pricing across more than 1,500 European equities on its institutional asset management platform. The integration, undergoing controlled client rollout, enables buy-side traders to access firm pricing and electronic execution capabilities without broadcasting trading intentions to the broader market. The development combines Appital's natural buy-side counterparty network with Ci

According to Samantha Burgess, vice director of the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is warming at the fastest rate globally. This summer, the continent has experienced widespread high temperatures, droughts, persistently low river levels, and significantly elevated wildfire risks across multiple regions.

According to Balancer, on September 4, the protocol sent on-chain messages to the hacker address linked to the August 31 v1 vulnerability, offering a bounty in exchange for returning the stolen funds. The deadline for the attacker to respond is September 9 at 5:00 AM Beijing time. If the funds are not returned by the deadline, Balancer said it will pursue technical, on-chain, and legal measures to track down the attacker. The exploit resulted in a loss of approximately $234,000.