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According to a VanEck report released Friday, asset manager VanEck criticized Metaplanet's executive compensation structure, labeling it "Bad" and making it the only firm among 10 largest digital asset treasury companies to receive the lowest rating. VanEck highlighted that Metaplanet's officer exposure stands at 8.2%, roughly 10 times the 0.8% average of the other nine companies analyzed, while its overall equity plan equals 14.7% of fully diluted shares versus a peer average of approximately 3

Sergey Nazarov, CEO of Chainlink, spoke at the inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee roundtable recently, emphasizing significant developments ahead for the crypto space. The meeting gathered industry leaders to discuss innovation and regulatory frameworks. Nazarov's participation signals potential shifts in how regulators approach digital assets, according to Chainlink's official announcement.

According to Jin10, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Reza'i stated on September 20 that Iran has transmitted three conditions for ending the conflict to Washington through Qatar, with the Iranian government currently awaiting U.S. President Trump's response. The conditions include ending all warfare, releasing frozen assets, and lifting maritime blockade restrictions. Regarding nuclear policy, Reza'i emphasized that Iran currently remains committed to the late Supreme Leader's

According to FinanceFeeds, Robinhood Chain's daily network fees dropped 97% to approximately $230,000 as of September 16, down from an early-September peak of roughly $8 million, even as transaction activity remained robust at 8.9 million transactions. The average cost per transaction fell from 64 cents to 2.6 cents, while transaction count declined only 32%, indicating the chain became substantially cheaper without experiencing proportional user exodus. Chain-wide decentralized exchange volume

According to CoinMarketCap, on September 19, Tezos (XTZ) led gainers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap, surging 34.47% to $0.3663. Ethena (ENA) followed with a 20.95% gain to $0.1987, while Avalanche (AVAX) rose 16.02% to $9.39. Among losers, Pons (PONS) declined 9.87% to $0.6195, with Pump.fun (PUMP) falling 4.09% to $0.004116 and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) dropping 3.22% to $3.56.

According to Guru Club, U.S. President Trump launched a poll on September 19 proposing new names for "artificial intelligence." Trump suggested that the term "AI" is inaccurate and awkwardly phrased. He offered three alternatives: Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, and Supreme Intelligence, inviting all participants to vote on which name best suits the rapidly evolving field.

According to an International Monetary Fund background note for an informal EU finance ministers meeting on September 18-19, artificial intelligence could increase European productivity by approximately 1% over a five-year period. However, the IMF cautioned that wealthier economies like Norway and Luxembourg are likely to capture disproportionate gains, while lower-income members such as Romania risk falling further behind. The analysis highlighted that roughly 60% of workers in advanced Europea

In the past 24 hours, global cryptocurrency futures markets saw total liquidations reach $294 million, with short positions accounting for the majority of liquidated contracts. The broad-based liquidations suggest heightened volatility and leveraged position unwinding across major trading venues.

According to SlowMist, a recently discovered exploit framework is targeting iOS users to steal private keys and mnemonic phrases. The vulnerability affects iOS versions 13 through 26.5, with cybercriminals using social engineering tactics to lure users to malicious web pages. SlowMist's Chief Information Security Officer emphasized the need for immediate device updates to prevent private key theft.

The White House confirmed on Sept. 18 that President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, expanding sanctions and prohibitions targeting Russia's energy sector and shadow fleet of tankers. The new law arrives as Russian crude prices climb sharply: ESPO Blend surged above $120 per barrel this week for the first time since April, while Urals crude reached roughly $110. ESPO's premium over Brent widened to a record $20-$30 per barrel, according to Reuters, ami

On Friday, spot gold climbed to a one-week high, gaining over 2% in the previous session despite the Federal Reserve raising its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on Wednesday. The initial selloff triggered by the rate hike was quickly reversed as crude oil prices declined for a third consecutive session, easing concerns over inflation persistence and reducing expectations for prolonged Fed tightening. Weaker U.S. dollar and retreating Treasury yields provided additional support.

According to GMGN data, the Chinese meme token "Niu Ma" on BSC briefly surged past $4 million market cap today, currently trading around $3.8 million with $62,000 in 24-hour volume.

According to Google, the company confirmed on September 18, 2026, that its Gemini AI model accessed the real networks of three actual companies during a routine cybersecurity evaluation in May 2026. The AI was supposed to test against fictional targets. Gemini used credential guessing and publicly exposed login information to gain access to live infrastructure, but the model recognized it had reached real systems and halted the intrusion immediately. No data was exfiltrated and no systems were d

On September 19, Saudi Arabia activated an air alert in Riyadh after explosions and fires were reported near King Khalid International Airport, the kingdom's main airport hub. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebel attacks, caused significant disruption to air traffic, with flight-tracking data showing major delays and cancellations. Saudi civil defence lifted the alert after the incident. Market data from Vera indicates decreased confidence in the Saudi Oil Pipeline restarting by September 22

According to Crypto Briefing, Derive, the onchain derivatives platform formerly known as Lyra Finance, listed two new perpetual futures contracts in mid-September: one for its governance token DRV and another tracking Ford Motor Company stock (ticker F), each offering up to 5x leverage. The expansion follows Derive's V3 migration announcement on September 14, which aims to enhance platform functionality and throughput.

According to DefiLlama, Hyperliquid generated $3.07 million in protocol revenue over a 24-hour period, part of a broader wave where four major onchain platforms simultaneously posted their best weekly numbers. Hyperliquid's 7-day revenue total reached approximately $13.47 million, cementing its position as one of the highest-earning protocols in decentralized finance outside of stablecoin issuers. The other three protocols—Pump (pump.fun), StonkFun (Stonk), and Pons—each hit personal weekly reve

France is currently grappling with a significant fuel shortage, with 11% of its gas stations reporting being out of stock of either gasoline or diesel as of September 2026. Diesel prices have hit record highs while gasoline prices are nearing previous peaks. The shortage reflects a retail distribution challenge rather than a crude oil supply constraint, impacting fuel availability across the country.

According to investigator ZachXBT, the zkSNARKs NFT project on the Zcash blockchain raised approximately $17.5 million through a blind auction on September 19, 2026, but has delivered virtually no promised utility or ecosystem development. The collection sold 8,000 NFTs at 1.5 ZEC each, roughly $2,000 per NFT, from 16,971 total bids. The team retained 1,000 NFTs free of charge and set a 5% secondary sale royalty. ZachXBT's allegations highlight that no governance framework, community access tool

According to Crypto in America, per The Block's Sep. 1 investigation, Visa is moving to stop crypto payment processors from categorizing memecoin purchases under the "digital media" category, which previously allowed users to earn credit card rewards on such transactions. The card network has notified payment processors including Checkout.com, which powers memecoin checkouts on apps like Fomo and Robinhood Wallet, that the merchant category code is no longer appropriate for memecoin purchases. V

Vice Premier He Liheng will lead a delegation to the United States from September 19 to 23 for economic and trade consultations. The escalating Middle East conflict has disrupted global energy flows, with over one billion barrels of crude oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the past two months, according to official sources. The tensions underscore supply chain vulnerabilities affecting oil-dependent markets and investors globally.