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Gold ETF Bounces 1.52%, Small-Cap Russell 2000 ETF Leads on Sept 2

On Wednesday (Sept 2), gold ETF surged 1.52%, while Russell 2000 small-cap index ETF rose 1.18%, topping major U.S. equity asset class ETFs. Long Japanese yen, emerging markets, and Dow ETF also posted modest gains of 0.93%, 0.57%, and up to 0.54%, respectively. Conversely, agricultural commodities declined, with the Volatility Index (VIX) dropping 2.86%.
20:22

Hike Odds Hit 70%, Up from 40%, as Bitcoin Faces Pressure Amid Gold Retreat

According to CryptoTwitter commentator Ran Neuner, interest rate hike odds have risen to 70% from 40% last week, driven by energy prices and monetary policy discussions at Jackson Hole. This shift is adding downward pressure to Bitcoin as gold prices retreat from their August rally gains, potentially signaling similar weakness in the crypto market.
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Silhouette Launches RFQ System on Hyperliquid for xStocks Trading on September 1

According to FinanceFeeds, Silhouette launched its request-for-quote (RFQ) system on Hyperliquid mainnet on September 1, enabling traders to request prices from multiple market makers and settle winning quotes onchain for tokenised equities (xStocks). The RFQ mechanism allows traders to execute large positions through dedicated market makers rather than the exchange's standard onchain order books. Meanwhile, xStocks have reached $40 billion in cumulative trading volume, attracted over 200,000 ho
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20:21

Anthropic Repairs Relationship With Trump Administration on National Security, Commerce Secretary Says

U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick stated on September 3 that Anthropic has repaired its relationship with the Trump administration, resolving months of sharp disagreements over national security issues. Lutnick said both sides have "gotten their act together" after initial tensions, with the administration helping bridge the gap and securing the company's support. This follows June, when the Commerce Department briefly imposed export controls on two of Anthropic's top AI models before lifting the
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20:16

U.S. Stock Market Three Major Indexes Rise on September 2; Dow Up 0.56%, S&P 500 Gains 0.46%

According to official closing data from the New York Stock Exchange on September 2, U.S. stock market's three major indexes rallied in tandem for the first time in four trading days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 295.07 points, or 0.56%, to close at 53,061.95. The S&P 500 index gained 35.13 points, or 0.46%, ending at 7,666.60. The Nasdaq Composite increased 118.05 points, or 0.45%, to 26,217.83. The rally was supported by a slight decline in U.S. Treasury yields after five consecutive d
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20:15

U.S. Sector ETFs Rally on Sept 2, Regional Bank ETF Leads with 2.23% Gain

On Wednesday, Sept 2, most U.S. sector ETFs posted gains. Regional bank ETFs rose 2.23%, while bank sector ETFs advanced 2.09%, global aviation ETF gained 1.58%, and biotechnology ETF climbed 1.41%. Semiconductor ETF was up 0.96% and global tech ETF gained 0.27%. Internet and tech industry ETFs posted minimal movement, with the latter down 0.02%.
20:13

Kraken Parent Payward Postpones IPO to No Earlier Than Q2 2027

According to informed sources cited by ChainCatcher, Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has postponed its initial public offering to no earlier than Q2 2027. The company had previously shelved its multi-billion-dollar IPO plan in March due to challenging market conditions. Payward submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in confidential form in November 2025, following a $800 million funding round that valued the company at $
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Bitcoin Gains 24.9% in August, First Positive Month Since 2021

According to Bitfinex, Bitcoin gained 24.9% in August, marking its first positive month since 2021. This represents the largest monthly gain for BTC since November 2024. The substantial increase reflects a potential shift in market sentiment, with traders reassessing strategies amid mixed signals in the broader crypto landscape.
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20:11

Stand With Crypto Announces CLARITY Act Cloture Vote for September 15

According to Stand With Crypto, a cloture vote on the CLARITY Act is scheduled for September 15, 2026. The advocacy organization is encouraging community members to support the vote, which aims to establish clearer regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry. The CLARITY Act seeks to address regulatory uncertainties affecting digital asset operations.
20:11

Fear and Greed Index Released on September 2

According to Jin10, the Fear and Greed Index was released on September 2, 2026 (after U.S. market close). The specific index reading was not disclosed in the initial report.
20:07

21 Banks Including Goldman Sachs, BofA Plan Joint Dollar Stablecoin Launch by H1 2027

According to a joint statement, twenty-one banks and asset managers including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Citi on Tuesday committed to form a company that will issue a U.S. dollar stablecoin, targeting a first-half 2027 launch. The consortium spans North America, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and has more than doubled since an initial 10-bank exploration announced in October 2025. The company formation is planned for the second half of 2026, subject to closing condition
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