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According to Reuters and shipping data platforms, global buyers of super-large oil tankers—vessels capable of carrying approximately 2 million barrels per shipment—have placed 217 new orders since early 2026, more than double the 93 orders recorded throughout 2025. The ordering surge, valued at over $20 billion, marks the largest expansion in the global shipping market in at least 25 years. The spike is driven by Middle Eastern crude export constraints, prompting Asian buyers to shift procuremen

According to Kevin O'Leary, the U.S. billionaire investor, Bitcoin could reach $1 million in the long term, contingent on resolving security concerns posed by quantum computing. Speaking at the Avalanche Summit on September 19, O'Leary stated that the sector must first dispel concerns about quantum computers potentially compromising Bitcoin's cryptographic systems, a scenario known as 'Q-Day,' before the asset can achieve its full potential. He noted that uncertainty around quantum computing thr

According to investment banking sector sources, South Korean banks including Woori, KB Kookmin, Shinhan, and Hana issued bonds on Sept 16-17 at 9-9.6bp premium above market rates. The sharp increase in borrowing costs was triggered by large corporate deposit withdrawals by semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which are liquidating cash to fund investments and shareholder returns. Banking analysts warn the higher bond issuance costs could translate into increased mortgage and ho

According to The Fact, South Korean e-commerce firm Gudai Global is preparing for a KOSPI listing with enterprise valuation reaching approximately 10 trillion won recently, more than double the 4.4 trillion won valuation from its convertible bond issuance last year. Gudai's core subsidiary Craver Corporation generated 164.5 billion won in operating profit in 2025, representing 60.2% of Gudai's consolidated operating profit of 273.4 billion won, though Gudai holds only 44.8% direct and indirect s

A refinery in Moscow halted operations on September 20 following a Ukrainian drone strike, according to sources.

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a CNBC interview on Sept. 21, all Iranian airlines will halt operations starting Sept. 23 following secondary sanctions on aviation service providers. Bessent stated that Iranian carriers will be unable to land, access fuel or landing services, or sell tickets at airports, or face removal from the dollar system. He also noted that Chinese authorities are actively cooperating with U.S. enforcement of Iran sanctions following his meeting with C

According to a SEC Form 8-K filing, Strive acquired 1,355 BTC for approximately $107.7 million last week (Sept. 14-18), bringing its total holdings to 26,355 BTC. The company paid an average of $79,475 per bitcoin, with its holdings currently valued at over $2.25 billion at the prevailing price of around $85,600. Strive ranks fifth among public bitcoin holders, behind Strategy, Twenty One, Metaplanet, and MARA. To reach second place, it needs another 17,160 BTC to surpass Twenty One's 43,514 BTC

According to ChainCatcher, the Zcash Foundation issued a statement today disavowing any prior knowledge of ZRC-20 and CASH tokens. The foundation clarified that the project is a third-party private initiative unrelated to official Zcash token standards or protocol functionality. The foundation urged users to conduct thorough due diligence before interacting with any tokens.

Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares fell 5% in premarket trading on Monday (September 21) after the company's Capital Markets Day failed to provide concrete near-term growth catalysts to ease investor concerns about competition from Eli Lilly (LLY). The stock has declined in seven of the last 10 trading sessions. CagriSema, Novo's next-generation obesity treatment, also raised concerns. In a Phase 3 trial completed in February, the drug produced 23% average weight loss after 84 weeks, compared with 25.5%

According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Israeli lobbying groups today on September 21, stating that they have become increasingly open about their influence over U.S. policy toward Iran. Araghchi said the lobbying group's representatives claim American policy must ensure the U.S. bears costs for any offense to Israel, and asserted that Washington should long ago have freed itself from such constraints.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is scheduled to deliver remarks shortly.

AMD stock surged 15% on September 21, hitting a new intraday high.

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. Treasury yields declined across the curve on September 21 (8:37 AM ET), with the 10-year yield falling 3.70 basis points to 4.959%, the 2-year yield dropping 1.80 basis points to 4.725%, and the 30-year yield declining 3.30 basis points to 5.294%. The decline reflects market expectations for potential U.S.-Iran negotiations at the UN General Assembly convening in New York this week. Oil prices also fell over 3% to near $97 per barrel, with WTI crude futures sign

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned that fourth-quarter economic growth could be cut in half to fall below 1% if new U.S. tariffs remain in place.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased 27,562 Ethereum this week, worth approximately $74 million, raising its total holdings to 5,983,940 ETH ($16.1 billion) or 4.9% of total supply, according to an NYSE-listed company announcement on Monday. The purchase extends Bitmine's unbroken buying streak since launching its treasury strategy on June 30, 2025. Chairman Tom Lee stated a crypto bull market has been underway since late June, driven by institutional rotation back into crypto and strengthen

According to Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, increasing evidence suggests that many Canadian businesses have begun adapting to U.S. tariff policies.

According to HTX, BNB broke above $800 on September 21, trading at $800.47 with a 24-hour gain of 6.07%.

Bank of America has largely sidelined itself from major artificial intelligence infrastructure financing deals in 2026, leaving its credit trading desk facing performance pressure. Corporations have issued over $400 billion in bonds for AI infrastructure this year, with fixed-income investors competing to absorb new supply, driving transaction volumes higher.

At close on September 21, China's domestic futures main contracts traded mixed. Ethylene glycol fell nearly 4%, propylene declined over 3%, and fuel oil and low-sulfur fuel oil dropped over 2%. Polypropylene monthly contract, LPG, polypropylene, and plastic fell over 1%. On the upside, rapeseed meal and soybeans II gained over 1%, while cotton yarn, glass, rapeseed oil, and pulp rose near 1%.

On September 21 evening, rapeseed meal surged approximately 1.2% on the night session, with metallurgical coal climbing around 0.7% and iron ore rising 0.1%. Among energy-related commodities, LPG declined roughly 1.5% while fuel oil dropped 2.4%.