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According to PANews, Deep Blue Aerospace completed B6 and B7 funding rounds totaling nearly 2 billion yuan on September 21, attracting participation from Wuxi High-Tech Zone Investment & Control Group, Yida Capital, Baotong Technology, and Hongrun Construction. The funds will support development of the company's Xingcloud Series launch vehicles, with focus on the mid-sized reusable liquid rocket Xingcloud-1 and the large-scale reusable rocket Xingcloud-2.

According to S&P Global Ratings, on Monday, Sept 21, AI applications are expected to increasingly influence bank credit ratings over the coming years. A survey of approximately 179 global financial institutions conducted in June showed these institutions anticipate AI-related costs will decline by up to 4% this year, expanding to 6-8% by 2028. About 84% of surveyed institutions reported using AI for support functions and process automation, while fewer than one-third leverage AI for developing n

According to ChainCatcher, DeepBlue Aerospace recently completed B6 and B7 funding rounds totaling nearly 20 billion yuan. The round attracted investments from Wuxi High-tech Zone Investment & Control Group, Yida Capital, listed companies Baotong Technology and Hongrun Construction, among others. Proceeds will be directed toward the development and commercialization of two rocket families, including the mid-size recoverable liquid-fueled Yunxiao-1 and large-scale recoverable liquid-fueled Yunxia

According to ChainCatcher, Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, said during a Bitcoin Magazine podcast that Apple and Meta's failure to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets is "irresponsible." Draper proposed that companies should hold Bitcoin equivalent to four weeks of operating expenses, individuals should maintain six months of Bitcoin reserves, and governments should hold Bitcoin as a hedge against currency debasement.

According to PANews on September 21, Fairshake, a crypto industry super PAC, plans to spend approximately $30 million to oppose Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown's reelection bid in Ohio's upcoming Senate race. The spending surge follows the failure of the Clarity Act, a crypto-friendly legislation proposal backed by the industry.

Amazon plans to deploy 5,000 smart glasses devices this year, with a target to exceed 20,000 units by the end of 2027.

U.S. diesel prices have surged to an all-time high, breaking through $6.50 per gallon for the first time. The price spike follows supply disruptions in the Middle East and recent strikes on Moscow refineries, intensifying concerns over global fuel supply shortages. The increase is raising transportation, agricultural, and heating costs, adding pressure on U.S. inflation.

According to PANews, Google launched the GoogleBook laptop series today starting at $899. Qualcomm will provide its Snapdragon X Elite platform for the first batch of GoogleBook notebooks.

Qualcomm recently announced a collaboration with Google to integrate the Snapdragon X Elite platform into the first Googlebook notebooks. The partnership marks the debut of Qualcomm's flagship processor in Google's consumer-facing laptop line.

According to the Czech Ministry of Finance, the country expects its excise tax on the refining industry in 2026 to generate revenue of 5.5 billion Czech koruna.

Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee commented on mixed inflation pressures from both supply and demand sides, saying the impact on the pace of rate decisions is greater than on the terminal rate level. If inflation is primarily demand-driven, the Fed's rate response would need to be more aggressive and front-loaded, Goolsbee noted. Recent inflation data suggests supply shocks are weakening, with some current pressure stemming from demand. Given the mixed nature of inflationary pressures, th

According to Odaily, Gate CEO Dr. Han announced during the Gate Voyage event in Bali that the platform is expanding its service scope to include digital assets, stocks, wealth management, payments, wallet services, and Web3. The company previously focused primarily on product and trading features. Looking ahead, Gate plans to introduce a new unified product targeting daily user needs across multiple financial services. The platform will cover digital assets, stock trading, foreign exchange, gold

According to Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee, on Monday (Sept. 21), the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates to combat persistent inflation, even if it means employment and wages decline. Speaking at the OMFIF forum in London, Goolsbee warned that supply shocks have become a structural feature of the economy rather than temporary disruptions, citing post-pandemic supply chain issues, oil prices hovering near $100 per barrel, and escalating tariffs. U.S. inflation st

According to Bitcoin News, Core Lightning urged node operators to immediately disable an experimental feature after developers discovered a vulnerability that could put channel funds at risk. The warning marks the second security alert from Core Lightning within weeks, following an August patch and the 26.06.7 upgrade released after a series of AI-generated CVE reports. The developers have not yet disclosed how the vulnerability could be exploited.

According to satellite data from the EU's Sentinel 2 satellite, Saudi Arabia significantly increased crude oil loading capacity at export facilities along its Persian Gulf coast over the weekend, reaching 14 million barrels—the highest level since at least June. This marks the clearest indication that the kingdom is shifting export focus back through the Strait of Hormuz following the closure of its critical East-West Pipeline earlier this month. The pipeline shutdown has forced Saudi Arabia to

According to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. SEC, DeFi Development Corp. added 101,381 SOL tokens during September 14–18, bringing total SOL and SOL-equivalent holdings to 2,490,304 as of September 18, up approximately 4% from the previous week.

According to the Czech Finance Ministry, the government will resume fuel price controls and reduce diesel taxes, with both measures set to take effect in October.

According to Aster's official announcement, VERONA USDT perpetual contracts went live on September 21 at 8:00 PM (Beijing time). The trading competition runs through September 26 at 10:00 PM, with rewards totaling $30,000 in ASTER tokens plus additional VERONA rewards. User payouts are calculated based on the proportion of trading volume during the campaign period, with individual participants capped at 3% of the total reward pool.

According to Jin10, on September 21, Gulf states called for restarting relations with Iran, with Qatar's Prime Minister calling the ongoing conflict a "wake-up call" during a UN General Assembly event. "We must act responsibly as a region and ensure good relations with Iran," the Prime Minister stated. The UAE's presidential foreign policy adviser separately urged Arab nations to engage in dialogue with Tehran, noting that negotiations between Tehran and Washington "have made no real progress."

According to the International Organization for Migration, nearly 130,000 people have been displaced in Yemen on Sept 21 due to recent escalation of conflict.