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According to CNN, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Barranquilla, Colombia today to begin his Latin American tour. The visit marks his first stop in the region.

According to Iranian media Fars News, explosions were reported near Halkl Island on September 8, with sounds originating from the direction of the Persian Gulf. However, no smoke or fire was observed over the Persian Gulf waters. No official confirmation has been issued so far.

Spot gold broke below $4,370 per ounce today, declining 0.86% during intraday trading on September 8.

According to Hungary's water authority, the Danube River water level in Budapest plunged to 1cm on September 8, marking a new historical low. The critically low water level has disrupted navigation on the river and poses direct threats to river traffic from exposed riverbed objects. Paks Nuclear Power Station, Hungary's only nuclear facility, faced temporary shutdown risks due to the low water conditions. The previous record low of 33cm was recorded on October 25, 2018.

According to @solana, Solana ranked first in x402 transactions and volume for the second consecutive week. The achievement was announced via the official Solana Twitter account.

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, on September 8, the U.S. Treasury expanded its long-dated Treasury buyback program from a maximum of $2 billion to at least $4 billion to enhance market liquidity. Speaking at a CGGN Group-hosted event in Washington, D.C., Bessent rejected comparisons to quantitative easing, emphasizing the buyback aims to stabilize market expectations. He characterized market conditions at the time of the announcement as experiencing "a kind of fever," citing specu

According to Iran's state media on September 8, Iran's joint military command warned that if Iranian vessels come under attack, it will "deal a devastating blow" to U.S. interests in the Middle East.

OpenAI released DALL·E 2.5 image model on September 8, now available to all ChatGPT, ChatGPT Enterprise, and Codex users across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. For developers, the company is rolling out two new models via API: GPT-IMAGE-2.5 FLARE and GPT-IMAGE-2.5 SUNBURST.

According to Axios, Anthropic has severed its ties with the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a major technology advocacy group.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D futures fell 0.77% to close at 946.83 yuan per gram on Tuesday evening, September 8. Silver T+D futures declined 0.46% to 16,119.0 yuan per kilogram during the same session.

WTI October crude futures closed at $93.03 per barrel today, while Abu Dhabi Murban crude futures rose 3.07% to $110.05 per barrel.

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange, crude oil futures 2610 contract closed up 1.62% at 714.70 yuan per barrel during overnight trading on September 8. Shanghai gold fell 0.7%, while Shanghai silver declined 0.25%.

According to Odaily, DeFi Development Corp recently completed an $11 million CHAD preferred stock offering, with Fundstrat's Tom Lee participating in the subscription. The company noted this marks the first digital credit instrument backed by Solana.

According to Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi, the United States has continued sanctions against Iran for 47 years and has recently used military measures through Israel, while questioning whether Washington's new policy approach remains focused on sanctions despite previous failures of both sanctions and military action to achieve its objectives.

According to Aave's official announcement, the protocol has launched AI integration by rolling out an official MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Users can now connect Aave to AI platforms including Claude and ChatGPT to manage positions and prepare transactions across the protocol's deployments, enhancing user engagement with the ecosystem.

Senator Cynthia Lummis recently called for bipartisan support on Twitter to pass the Clarity Act, warning that Democratic cooperation is essential to advance the legislation. The bill aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., which Lummis argues is critical for protecting consumers and securing America's leadership in the crypto sector. She stated that failure to pass the measure would stem from a lack of collaboration rather than ethical objections.

On Tuesday, Visa announced it is combining VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lending tools to help stablecoin-linked card programs access working capital. The payment giant said lenders can use its trusted settlement records alongside onchain transaction data to assess credit performance and determine financing terms. Visa's stablecoin settlement volume has exceeded a $20 billion annualized rate, according to the company. An early financing model with Credit Coop has supported more than $2

According to Iceland's Prime Minister Kristjan Frostadóttir, on September 8 she called U.S. President Donald Trump's social media post depicting Iceland as part of the United States "absurd" and "insulting" to Icelanders, Canadians, and Greenlanders. At a government press conference, Frostadóttir stated the message was serious in nature and added: "Making jokes about national sovereignty is neither funny nor normal."

According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, U.S. Trade Representative Grier and Canadian Foreign Minister LeBlanc are set to speak today, September 8.

Serbia's President announced that an early parliamentary election will be held on October 25. The decision marks a significant political development for the country.