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Dollar Index Surges Past 101, U.S. Treasury Yields Break 5.10% on Strong Economic Data

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. dollar strengthened this week as the dollar index climbed to 101.037 (up 0.82% week-over-week), with U.S. 10-year Treasury yields surging past 5.10% for the first time in weeks. The index's weekly close above 101 marks the highest level since late July. Upcoming U.S. September non-farm payrolls data (October 2) is expected to show job additions of 90,000–100,000 with unemployment stable at 4.1%, likely reinforcing expectations for back-to-back Federal Reserve
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South Korean President Lee Completes 5-Day Visit to U.S. and Mexico on September 26

According to Yonhapinfomax, President Lee Jae-myung completed a five-day-seven-night visit to the United States and Mexico on September 26 (local time). During the trip, Lee attended the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, held bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and discussed key economic and security issues including defense cooperation and trade agreements. Lee also hosted an investment summit in New York and attended business forums in
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Epstein Discussed Bitcoin Anonymity and Government-Controlled Digital Currency in 2013 Email

According to U.S. Department of Justice documents released on September 27, Jeffrey Epstein discussed Bitcoin's characteristics and a government-managed digital currency structure in a January 31, 2013 email to cryptographer Whitfield Diffie. Epstein evaluated Bitcoin as having "interesting elements" while proposing a digital currency system where governments hold transaction records and collect taxes directly. His proposed structure included assigning serial numbers to all currency units, maint
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U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds States' Right to Regulate Kalshi Sports Betting Contracts

According to a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi's sports betting contracts under state gambling laws. The court determined that Kalshi failed to prove the contracts qualify as swaps under U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission jurisdiction. This decision aligns with the Ninth Circuit's conclusion last month but conflicts with the Third Circuit's April ruling allowing Kalshi to operate in New Jersey, creating disagreement
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U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Rises to 5.164%, Highest in Multiple Years

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. Treasury yields surged for the week ending September 25, with the 10-year yield climbing to 5.164%, marking a 16.70 basis point increase from the prior week. The 2-year yield rose to 4.856%, extending a six-week uptrend, while 30-year yields hit 5.495%, with intraweek peaks exceeding 5.20% and 5.50% respectively, reaching their highest levels since 2007 and 2004. Despite elevated rates, U.S. equity markets showed resilience, with the Nasdaq reaching record highs
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Meta's Muse Reaches #1 in North American App Stores in 2 Weeks, but Security Flaw Poses Data Risk

According to DiInformation, Meta's Muse AI agent reached the number-one position in North American app store rankings for free applications within two weeks of its September 27 launch. However, security researchers have discovered a vulnerability that could allow hackers to access users' personal data stored in dedicated cloud virtual machines. The flaw was identified through Meta's bug bounty program. If a user asks Muse to summarize or organize content from a malicious website, the agent could
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Only 23.2% of S&P 500 Components Outperformed Index Over 10-Year Hold: Trivariate Research

According to research by Trivariate Research founder Adam Parker reported by MarketWatch, only 23.2% of S&P 500 components outperformed the index over a 10-year holding period. Even shortening the holding period to three years, approximately 27% of stocks beat the broader market. Parker attributes the concentration of outperformance to the rising influence of large-cap technology stocks and AI leaders like Nvidia in the index, making it increasingly difficult for individual stock pickers to matc
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Microsoft Stock Hits $516.17, Highest Since November 2025, Driven by AI Strategy Independence

According to Barron's, Microsoft (MSFT) stock hit $516.17 on Friday, Sept. 25, marking its highest close since November 2025 and rising 3.66% to become the best performer among Dow components. The stock has climbed 32% since the company reported earnings in late July. Analysts attribute the gains to Microsoft's strategy of not binding enterprise clients to a single AI model provider. D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria noted that Microsoft is positioning its software as a "coordination layer," enabl
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FC Barcelona Launches Barça Fan Lab on Cardano with Four Educational Modules on September 25

According to Cardano Foundation, FC Barcelona launched Barça Fan Lab on September 25, a blockchain-based platform built on Cardano and developed with support from Andamio and funding from Cardano's Catalyst Fund 13. The platform integrates BarçaID digital identity with a Cardano-based wallet, enabling fans to earn and hold verifiable credentials including access tokens and educational badges without requiring advanced cryptocurrency knowledge. Barça Fan Lab features four educational modules cove
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U.S. Announces $7 Billion Loan for Argentina's Mining and Energy Infrastructure

According to the U.S. State Department, on Wednesday, September 23, the U.S. announced a $7 billion loan through the U.S. Export-Import Bank to support Argentina's energy, mining, and infrastructure projects through 2027. The funding will help Argentina purchase American equipment and hire U.S. companies to expand railways, pipelines, ports, and power grids. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Argentina's Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno stated the financing aims to connect Argent
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U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls, PCE Data Due Next Week; Micron, Nike Earnings on Tap

According to BlockBeats, key U.S. economic data will dominate next week, highlighted by the September non-farm payrolls report on Friday (Sept 29, 20:30 UTC+8), which measures employment, unemployment rate, and average hourly earnings. Preceding it on Wednesday are ADP employment figures and August core PCE inflation data, both critical ahead of the Federal Reserve's October policy meeting. Micron (MU.O) will report earnings Wednesday after hours, while Nike (NKE.N) follows Thursday with its lat
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 69

According to ChainCatcher citing Coinglass data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 69, down 6 points from yesterday. The 7-day average is 72, while the 30-day average is 66.
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JPYC Stablecoin Crashes After Launch Rally, 21,219 Investors Face 5 Billion Won in Losses

According to data from Upbit submitted to South Korea's National Assembly on September 27, JPYC, a yen-based stablecoin, saw 21,219 investors incur approximately 5 billion won in paper losses after surging then crashing on the exchange within five days of its September 17 listing. During the five-day period, investors purchased JPYC at prices at least 10% above its yen-pegged reference value, accumulating 259.85 billion won in total buy-in volume. As of September 21, 3,792 investors still holdin
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Magic Eden Legacy Approvals Exposed $5.7M in NFTs to Limit Break Exploit This Week

According to Magic Eden, legacy approvals from its former EVM marketplace exposed over $5.7 million worth of NFTs to an exploit in Limit Break's Payment Processor V2 this week. A whitehat rescue operation secured 23,155 vulnerable NFTs before they could be stolen, including assets from Meebits, Otherdeeds, and World of Women collections. Magic Eden says no active listings on its current products were affected, but users who interacted with the former EVM marketplace should revoke Payment Process
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Samsung Electronics Leverage ETFs Top Korean Stock Funds Weekly Rankings With 23% Gains

According to fund evaluation firm KG제로인, Samsung Electronics single-stock leverage ETFs dominated the top five Korean domestic stock fund weekly returns for the week ended September 23. The highest-performing product, ACE Samsung Electronics Single-Stock Leverage from Korean Investment Trust, surged 23.90% for the week, followed by four other Samsung leverage ETFs ranging from 23.21% to 23.52%. The rally was driven by Samsung's record 30 trillion won quarterly dividend ahead of the September 28
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Bitget CEO to Hold Live Stream on Monday at 3:30 PM to Discuss Security Incident

According to Bitget's official statement, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen and Regional Head Xie Jiayyin will hold a community live stream on Monday at 3:30 PM—30 minutes before withdrawal services resume—to discuss the recent security incident and address user questions. Xie emphasized that Bitget is committed to ensuring safe and orderly withdrawals, noting that the response approach differs from previous cases due to the distinct nature of the breach. The discussion will be broadcast continuously for co
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Bank of America Reiterates Micron Buy Rating With $1,550 Target, Sees 45% Upside Ahead of September 30 Earnings

According to Bank of America, analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a buy rating on Micron Technology (MU-US) ahead of the company's earnings on September 30, maintaining a $1,550 price target that implies approximately 45% upside from current levels. Bank of America's thesis centers on Micron's ability to sustain gross margins around 85% through fiscal 2027. The bank projects earnings per share could reach $150–$200 if margins hold, more than doubling year-over-year, which would still support only a 7x
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U.S. PCE and Employment Data Drive South Korea's Forex Market Focus This Week, Sept 28–Oct 2

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's forex market will track U.S. inflation and labor data this week ending Oct. 2. Market consensus expects August PCE price index to rise 0.3% month-over-month and 3.7% year-over-year, with core PCE up 0.3% and 3.3% respectively. The U.S. will also release August job openings data on Sept. 29 and September non-farm payrolls on Oct. 2, with forecasts of 7.23 million openings and 100,000 job gains. Stronger-than-expected inflation or employment figures could
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