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According to Wintermute, a prominent cryptocurrency market maker, Bitcoin is expected to trade between $75,000 and $82,000 until the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting on September 15-16, 2026. The crypto market maker identified key price levels: $82,000 as significant resistance, $75,000 as the first major support level, and $72,000 as critical support. Wintermute noted that a weekly close below $72,000 would shift the current outlook, as no clear support zones exist below that level. The company e

According to Messari Crypto, BNB Chain celebrated its 6th birthday today, establishing itself as the leading blockchain for tokenized equities. The milestone reflects the chain's robust infrastructure and strong community support in the blockchain ecosystem.

According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), U.S. crude oil inventories declined 2.6 million barrels last week, compared to an increase of 4.2 million barrels in the prior week. Cushing crude inventories rose 0.2 million barrels versus 1 million barrels previously. Gasoline stockpiles increased 0.3 million barrels while distillate inventories fell 0.3 million barrels.

According to The Sun, the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) froze 10 million pounds (approximately $13.5 million) on Monday as part of an investigation into blockchain-based trading card platform Sorare over allegations of unlicensed gambling. The freeze was issued following a January 2025 order from Westminster magistrates' court to prevent dissipation of funds while authorities investigate potential links to alleged third-party criminal activity. Sorare signed a four-year, $162 million partners

According to Apple's official disclosure, the company's board approved new CEO John Ternus a $55 million equity compensation package for fiscal 2027, with a separate $2.5 million restricted stock unit grant for FY2026. Former CEO Tim Cook will receive $45 million in equity awards for FY2027 and a $2 million annual salary, effective September 26, 2026.

According to Jin10 News, on September 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the military has received orders to prepare for large-scale strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Putin stated that any negotiations regarding the Ukraine issue should contain substantive content, adding that the current negotiation process remains frozen. "They strike our factories, and they will get a response," he said. Putin also noted that dialogue channels between Russian and U.S. intelligence agencies rem

According to Bloomberg, Palo Alto Networks surpassed fiscal fourth-quarter estimates on strong demand for AI-powered cybersecurity tools. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.02, topping the expected 98 cents, with revenue of $3.41 billion versus the anticipated $3.35 billion. Revenue grew 34% from $2.54 billion a year earlier, driven by mounting concerns over AI-driven cyberattacks. Despite the strong results, shares fell 2% in extended trading. CEO Nikesh Arora attributed the

On Sept 2, during a press conference following his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that negotiations on Ukraine are in a frozen state. Putin emphasized that any meaningful talks should contain substantive content.

According to DefiLlama, Pump and Hyperliquid topped DeFi protocol revenue charts in August with combined growth of $37.5 million. Among the top 15 DeFi protocols, eight reported month-over-month revenue increases during the period. Pump operates as a B2B cloud-reseller and optimization platform, while Hyperliquid provides decentralized perpetual trading services.

According to Binance, Ripple has locked 500 million XRP, valued at over $1 billion, in escrow until 2028. The escrowed tokens will be prevented from entering circulation during this period, as part of Ripple's strategy to manage its XRP supply effectively.

According to Eleanor Terrett, the SEC has proposed updates to its transfer agent rules to incorporate blockchain technology for managing tokenized securities. The new rules would allow transfer agents to maintain ownership records using blockchain and require firms to report the number of tokenized securities they service. The proposal reflects the SEC's intent to modernize U.S. securities regulations to align with emerging digital asset technologies.

According to the UK National Crime Agency, the agency froze approximately £1 million in assets belonging to NFT platform Sorare in connection with fraud and money laundering charges linked to proceeds from a Binance hack.

On Tuesday (September 1), gold ETFs fell 2.86%, leading declines across major U.S. asset-linked ETFs. Nasdaq 100 ETF dropped 1.27%, while Russell 2000 and U.S. Treasuries 20+ year ETFs fell 1.14% and 0.41%, respectively. Brent crude oil funds surged 5.15%, with agricultural commodities also gaining; soybean funds rose 1.98% and farm commodity funds climbed 0.58%.

According to President Putin, Russia still needs to repair approximately 10% of its oil refining facilities in relation to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The statement underscores the impact of the conflict on Russia's energy infrastructure and production capacity.

According to OpenAI on Tuesday, its upcoming Astra AI model has reached the 'Critical' cybersecurity capability threshold under its Preparedness Framework, becoming the first offering to cross this level. Astra can identify and exploit previously unknown security flaws without human step-by-step guidance. The company plans to release Astra 'soon', but access to its advanced cybersecurity capabilities will be restricted to a select group of organizations participating in OpenAI's Daybreak cyberse

According to an analysis released on September 1 by E-Daily, 854 Korean listed firms showed a significant gap between consolidated net income and profits attributable to parent company shareholders. Among KOSPI-listed companies, parent shareholders received an average of 88.1% of consolidated net profit, with 11.9% attributed to minority shareholders; KOSDAQ firms showed an even lower rate of 91.9%, meaning 8.1% went to non-controlling shareholders. The analysis found that 83 KOSPI firms (23.4%

WTI crude oil rose 6.0% intraday on September 1, trading at $90.91 per barrel.

On September 1, according to a Fox News interview, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran will "no longer exist" if it retaliates against American military strikes. "If they respond, they will face a much stronger attack," Trump said, adding "If it goes to a third time, they will be completely gone as a nation." The warning came after U.S. Central Command conducted retaliatory operations against Iran for its attack on an American military base in Jordan. Trump stated that U.S. forces destr

Dell Technologies surged 11% in after-hours trading on September 1, as the company raised its full-year revenue guidance. The company did not disclose specific guidance figures in the announcement.

U.S. API crude oil inventory data for the week ending August 28 is set to be released in approximately 10 minutes. The American Petroleum Institute reports weekly stockpile figures that are closely monitored by energy markets.