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According to Jin10 data, SC crude oil futures hit a record high of 900 yuan/barrel on September 14, surging 11.12% intraday. In a separate development, Iraq signed a 25-year contract with private energy firm KEPPT to develop the AJIL oil field, planning to raise natural gas output from 1.35 billion to 3 billion cubic feet per day, and boost oil production from 30,000 to 40,000 barrels per day. Meanwhile, Bangladesh was forced to source liquefied natural gas from the spot market to replace 110 pl

According to PETRONAS, the Malaysian national oil company has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with METLEN to enhance energy security and diversify supply sources in Southeast Europe.

According to PANews, on September 14, French bitcoin treasury company Capital B purchased 4 BTC for €270,000. The company now holds 3,525 BTC total, with a year-to-date return of 2.19%.

According to China's Ministry of State Security Minister Chen Yixiang, the country identified six major risks from artificial intelligence development yesterday (September 14). As of June 2026, China's AI product user base exceeded 500 million, with daily token calls surpassing 140 trillion, the ministry stated in an official article published in Chinese Cyberspace Magazine. The identified risks include threats to political security through disinformation, network security vulnerabilities, espio

Chubu Electric Power's president announced the company will withdraw its application to restart the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station, with no current plans to adjust electricity rates. The decision reflects the company's revised strategy regarding the facility's operations.

According to Yonhap Infomax, Taekwang Industries on September 14 filed a complaint against three representatives of Truston Asset Management, including CEO Hwang Sung-taek and Lee Sung-won, over alleged defamation and business obstruction. The complaint arose after Truston, a shareholder, sent a letter requesting clarification on ten items with a 30-day response deadline; Taekwang did not respond but filed the police complaint instead. Truston responded by asserting that Taekwang is treating leg

According to APK-Inform, Ukraine's agricultural information and advisory agency, the country raised its 2026 corn harvest forecast to 32.3 million tons from 29.8 million tons, an increase of 2.5 million tons.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, according to the Revolutionary Guard's public relations department.

According to Bloomberg, last week, EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luis Albuquerque rejected calls from 11 large banks to split the European financial reform plan into two phases. The commissioner stated that a unified reform approach is the best path for Europe, aiming to reduce regulatory burden and lower cross-border barriers. The 11 banks, from the EU, Switzerland, and the UK, had urged the EU to prioritize regulatory simplification measures in the short term while delaying discussi

An address associated with Ethereum early contributor billΞ.eth withdrew 500,000 LIT tokens worth approximately $2.07 million, according to chain data.

According to Odaily, Hong Kong chip stocks declined this afternoon on Sept 14. Jiangbo Dragon fell over 10%, while Zikang Innovation and Tiansu Zhizhi both dropped over 5%. Lanqi Technology and Biren Technology declined over 4% each.

According to Odaily, Danish economist Henrik Zeberg recently warned that the U.S. stock market will experience significant volatility over the coming months. He forecasts that the Nasdaq 100 index could surge to 39,000 by the end of 2026, representing a roughly 33% gain, before plunging to approximately 10,600—a level last seen in 2022. Zeberg's model, based on his latest analysis, also suggests the U.S. economy will enter recession alongside the stock market downturn.

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service launched an investigation on September 14 into fund managers at Samsung Active Asset Management over alleged front-running of undisclosed material information. The managers are suspected of purchasing securities designated for inclusion in the company's KoAct ETF through nominee accounts before the funds themselves acquired them. Samsung Active's pension mandate assets total approximately 15 trillion won, roughly three time

Gate News message, Wintermute currently holds approximately $102.1M in perpetual shorts on centralized exchanges and continues to actively deposit additional funds while expanding its short exposure. According to the data, Wintermute's total exposure reaches $122.23M, with unrealized PnL of +$928.4K. The 30-day PnL stands at -$12.04M, while lifetime PnL totals +$176.88M.

According to Reuters, BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo and British investor Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million (AU$67.9 million) to Nigel Farage's Reform UK within about 48 hours, bringing the combined donation to £72 million, reported as the largest single political donation in British history. Delo said he wanted to provide Reform "a fair fight and a level playing field" against the governing Labour Party, while Harborne, inspired to match the contribution, called his gift "a philanthropi

According to Onchain Lens, Machi big is closing HYPE long positions on September 14, currently holding 86,000 HYPE (worth approximately $6.84 million) at 10x leverage. The total perpetual contract open interest stands at $150.85 million, all in long positions, with unrealized profit of $1.05 million.

According to Payden&Rygel, U.S. Treasury yields rose last week, driven by rising oil prices and resilient economic growth, despite various economic shocks. The investment management firm attributed the strength partly to sustained artificial intelligence-related capital spending by mega-cap companies. Payden&Rygel forecasts that total tech spending will exceed $800 billion in 2026.

According to Guru Club, polysilicon producers held a production-cut meeting on September 11, with market reports suggesting output would be capped at 1.05 million tons annually over the next year. Manufacturers are currently quoting prices of 40-43 yuan per kilogram, adhering to an industry-wide consensus of "no sales below cost." Polysilicon futures contracts on the Shanghai exchange rose 3% intraday on September 14 before retracing. Galaxy Futures analysts noted that downstream inventory level

According to reports, South Korea's Financial Services Commission is preparing to tokenize traditional securities including stocks, bonds, and investment funds, with Ripple's XRP Ledger emerging as the preferred blockchain infrastructure. The initiative is expected to begin with private bonds and money market funds in 2027, enabling blockchain-based trading infrastructure designed to improve market efficiency and support 24/7 securities transactions. XRP Ledger is being considered for its transa

On Sunday in Doonbeg, Ireland, President Trump said the proposed $5,000 payments to US adults would be "easy" to fund, reiterating his pledge to deliver the payouts if Republicans maintain control of Congress in November. Trump estimated the total cost at approximately $1.2 trillion, targeting roughly 240 million adult US citizens. However, funding challenges remain significant. The Congressional Budget Office reports current fiscal-year tariff revenue at $167 billion, far short of the required