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According to eToro strategist Lale Akoner, UK government borrowing costs climbed to multi-year highs on September 1. LSEG data shows 30-year gilt yields rose to 5.904%, marking the highest level in over 28 years, while 10-year yields reached 5.255%, the highest since 2008. Akoner attributed the rise to renewed inflation concerns and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the October 28 budget announcement, alongside broader global sovereign bond yield gains.

According to Korea Exchange and KOSCOM data, individual investors in South Korea shifted 2.7055 trillion won to overseas-focused ETFs during August 3-31, while pulling 329.8 billion won from domestic ETFs, as the Korean stock market entered a correction phase. Total ETF net purchases reached 2.3756 trillion won for the month. The most popular overseas ETFs were TIGER S&P 500 (608.6 billion won), KODEX Nasdaq 100 (365.8 billion won), and KODEX S&P 500 (339.1 billion won). Among top net sellers, a

According to China's Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation, announced today (September 1, 2026), foreign individuals receiving dividends from foreign-invested enterprises must pay 20% personal income tax on such income. Foreign-invested enterprises are required to withhold and remit the tax by the 15th of the following month. Individuals who fail to have tax withheld must self-pay by June 30 of the following year. The new policy takes effect immediately, replacing regulations

Robinhood has announced a new AI trading platform called Agentic Trading, designed to enhance the cryptocurrency trading experience for its users. According to the company's official announcement on social media, the platform aims to streamline trading activities and provide advanced capabilities for retail investors. The announcement garnered significant engagement with over 5,700 likes and 560 retweets.

According to Whale Alert, 2,974 BTC valued at approximately $231 million were transferred from an unknown wallet to another unknown wallet today (September 1). The transaction was tracked and reported via Whale Alert's blockchain monitoring service.

Bitfinex Securities, the tokenized investment platform associated with crypto exchange Bitfinex, has listed five tokenized notes giving eligible investors exposure to Strategy, Metaplanet, Sweden's H100 Group, and France's Capital B. The products track the economic performance of shares in these publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies. Fractional exposure is available from approximately $1, with trading against the US dollar, Tether's USDT, and Bitcoin. Bitfinex Securities described the launc

According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, on Tuesday the regulator opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to recognize some foreign-issued stablecoins, marking a shift from its 2023 position requiring sole Singapore issuance. Under the proposals, stablecoins jointly issued by Singapore and foreign issuers could qualify as "MAS-regulated stablecoins" if risks are adequately mitigated. Additionally, MAS is considering recognizing a limited number of foreign-issued stablecoins

NIO reported Q2 revenue of 321.4 billion CNY, down from market expectations of 333.6 billion CNY, and delivered 107,658 vehicles, below the expected 111,501 units. The company also guided for Q3 revenue of 332.9 billion to 340.5 billion CNY and deliveries of 108,000 to 111,000 units, both falling short of market expectations of 355.8 billion CNY and 123,400 vehicles. NIO's stock fell over 5% in pre-market trading.

Bitcoin traded at a 1% premium on Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, over Binance's dollar price today (Sept. 1), marking the longest sustained positive spread since early May. The reappearance of the so-called kimchi premium—the price gap between Korean and global exchanges—comes as US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows strengthened to $1.92 billion for the week of Aug. 17, the strongest weekly flow in 10 months, followed by $923 million the next week. A $203 million outflow on Aug. 28 then sn

According to MEXC, storage and memory stock futures accounted for 67.3% of trading during the tech earnings season between July 20 and August 7, 2026, up from 57.5% in the preceding 19 days. This marked nearly 25 times the trading share of the six major technology companies (Alphabet, Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon), which barely increased from 2.6% to 2.7%. On July 29, SK Hynix reported a 257% year-over-year revenue increase and a 557% operating profit rise, citing AI server demand.

On September 1, South Korea's interest rate swaps (IRS) rose across all tenors, with the 1-year rate climbing 1.00bp to 3.5375%, the 5-year rate up 3.25bp to 4.0075%, and the 10-year rate up 5.25bp to 4.1350%, according to Seoul's bond market data. Foreign investor buying interest appeared across the curve, supporting the swap market relative to cash bonds, a securities dealer noted.

According to PANews, Binance will open Alpha token airdrop claims and trading at 19:00 UTC+8 on September 1. Users holding at least 250 Binance Alpha points are eligible to claim the airdrop. Claims are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the airdrop pool is depleted or the campaign ends.

According to Michael Saylor's recent tweet, the entrepreneur posted 'We're ₿ack,' a message that garnered over 21,000 likes and 2,000 retweets on X (formerly Twitter). Saylor's bullish stance on Bitcoin extends beyond the social media post; he previously predicted a 30% compound annual growth rate for Bitcoin over the next twenty years, reflecting his confidence in the cryptocurrency's long-term potential as an institutional asset.

Binance has launched European-style stock options, enabling users to trade U.S. stocks and ETFs through integration with Alpaca's Broker API. The offering provides access to over 7,000 equities and includes physical settlement, allowing traders to receive actual shares upon contract exercise rather than cash equivalents.

According to security firm Huntress, hackers have recently disclosed a multi-chain attack campaign targeting cryptocurrency users through forged Google Docs files, spoofed Claude.ai pages, and malicious browser extensions. The attackers impersonated CoinDesk staff on X to distribute stealer malware, leading victims to install Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Mac systems, which exfiltrates browser passwords, crypto wallet data, and Telegram files. Windows users received fake Google API Connector up

According to Bitcoin.com News, Russia's digital asset law took effect on September 1, legalizing regulated cryptocurrency trading nationwide. Retail investors can purchase crypto through a single licensed intermediary with an annual limit of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,700). The Bank of Russia oversees licensed crypto intermediaries including exchanges, brokers, and custodians, which must register and join self-regulatory organizations before offering services to clients. Professional inves

According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey, President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33%, marking the lowest level of his political career. The declining support comes as his administration navigates ongoing policy debates on data centers, pharmaceutical pricing, and foreign affairs.

According to PANews, on September 1, Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong and TapTap founder Yunjie Dai each committed 1 million USD in support to Omacom Foundation, bringing the total Founding Patrons sponsorship to 12 million USD. Both have joined the foundation's Founding Patrons roster, according to Omacom Foundation's official website.

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's government bond yields rose across all maturities on September 1, with the 30-year yield climbing 10 basis points to 4.627%, 10-year yields rising 5.8bp to 4.371%, and 3-year yields up 4bp to 3.878%. The yield curve steepened significantly as long-term rates outpaced shorter maturities. Rising international oil prices amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, increased demand for 30-year debt auctions, and the government's announcement of 222.8 trillion won in pl

According to LSEG data and market sources, Russia imported nearly 460,000 tons of gasoline via ports in August, driven by Ukrainian drone attacks on major refineries in recent weeks. The imports, primarily from India, Turkey, and Morocco, amounted to approximately 370,000 tons via sea routes in August, with an additional 80,000 tons of gasoline cargo expected to arrive at Russian ports within the next week. The attacks on refineries in Perm, Nizhny Novgorod, Kirishi, and Yaroslavl have disrupted