Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

According to Polygon's official announcement, Polygon has introduced simplified RPC access now available through a single endpoint via Lavanet. The move aims to streamline user interactions with the network, as highlighted in a recent statement by @0xPolygon.

According to CryptoQuant, citing CoinRabbit data, lending activity increased significantly during the 2026 bear market compared to 2025. Retail users boosted transactions to 53.5 per capita from 30.8, while high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) increased to 19.4 from 16.5. Repeat borrowers now account for 65.1% of all activity. Collateral composition shifted notably among HNWI, with Bitcoin exposure declining to 30.5% from 57.8%, while ZEC surged to 24.2% (its price rose from approximately $50 to $8

According to UN Secretary-General spokesman Stéphane Dujarric, China has fully paid its 2026 United Nations regular budget contribution on September 2. China is the UN's second-largest contributor to the regular budget.

According to BlockBeats, crypto KOL Ansem said on September 3 that the crypto market remains in the early stage of a bull market. He noted that retail traders are bringing more capital into the market, citing user growth on platforms like Pump.fun and Fomo, as well as Robinhood Chain directing stock traders on-chain. Ansem emphasized that finding asymmetric return targets and withstanding short-term volatility are key to capturing gains during this cycle.

According to ChainCatcher, Tether has launched an open-source AI translation model that runs offline on smartphones and laptops, supporting 19 African languages. The technology is designed for use in education, healthcare, and regions with limited internet access.

On Sept 2, Germany's 10-year bund yield rose 3.2 basis points to 3.376%, marking the sixth consecutive trading day of gains with a cumulative six-day increase of 17.5 basis points. The yield is approaching the Q2 2011 peak of 3.505% and trades within the day's range of 3.361%-3.395%. Germany's 2-year bund yield also gained 3.2 basis points to 3.376% after six consecutive days of gains totaling 17.5 basis points, while the 30-year yield rose 1.8 basis points to 3.835%.

According to Glassnode, on September 3, Bitcoin is consolidating between key support and resistance levels following a sharp rally in late August. BTC broke above 80,000 USD on August 27 before encountering selling pressure in the long-term supply zone and retreating to around 76,000 USD. The 83,000 to 86,000 USD range remains a critical resistance area with significant short liquidation positions above it, while 62,000 to 65,000 USD represents the main support zone below current price levels. O

According to Iran's state television, Iran's health ministry reported that U.S. military airstrikes resulted in 18 deaths and 108 injuries as of September 2.

Gate News message, Bitcoin returns to approximately $77K in September after starting early May at the same price level. The cryptocurrency experienced fluctuations throughout the summer months but concluded the period at its starting point. This year's price action aligns with the traditional "sell in May and go away" market adage, as investors who exited positions in May and returned in September encountered unchanged price levels.

According to CoinGecko, S.BLOX, a cryptocurrency exchange subsidiary of Sony Group, listed Cardano's ADA and the NIGHT token on August 24. ADA traded at approximately $0.20 as of September 2, down 8.9% over seven days, with a market capitalization of $7.48 billion and daily trading volume of $331.9 million. The S.BLOX listing is an exchange trading venue, not a Sony technology partnership or product integration with Cardano. The listing provides a regulated yen on-ramp for Japanese retail invest

According to Hedera's official announcement, the blockchain platform launched an AI coding agent providing live access to its official documentation, API references, and code examples. The tool offers real-time development assistance without requiring wallet or key access, aiming to streamline the development process and enhance the developer experience on Hedera's platform.

According to Reuters, Iran's rial fell to an all-time low, dropping below 2.2 million units per U.S. dollar.

According to Reuters via currency tracking websites, Iran's rial hit a historic low against the U.S. dollar on September 2, 2026, with the exchange rate exceeding 2.2 million rials per dollar.

According to Odaily, PEPTIDES on Robinhood broke through $3.2 million market cap. The token is tied to Eli Lilly tokenized stock, combining peptide therapeutics opportunity with on-chain stock and meme narratives.

According to Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem on September 2, the central bank held its policy rate unchanged after its monetary policy committee meeting. Macklem raised the bank's inflation outlook, citing continued Middle East conflict that has restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, elevated oil prices, and U.S. tariffs paired with Canadian retaliatory measures. Macklem stated the bank is prepared to adjust its monetary policy as needed to ensure global conditions do not threate

OpenSea announced on August 31 that it expanded Solana NFT trading on OS2, allowing users to browse, buy, and sell digital collections. Mad Lads and Claynosaurz are among the series available at launch. The expansion extends OpenSea's Solana services beyond fungible tokens, enabling collectors to access multiple features on a single platform without switching wallets or visiting separate marketplaces.

According to GMGN data, the BSC Meme coin 'Niu Lai' (牛来) saw its market cap fall below $70.6 million on September 3. The token is down over 14% in the past 24 hours and has declined approximately 50% from its all-time high of $141 million.

According to Bitcoin.com News, Bitcoin ETFs posted a net outflow of $236.46 million on Tuesday, with Blackrock's IBIT accounting for $201.18 million of the decline. Fidelity's FBTC followed with $43.67 million in withdrawals, while Bitwise's BITB attracted $8.38 million, bringing total Bitcoin ETF net assets to $97.12 billion. Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to a 12th consecutive day, gaining $10.95 million, while XRP-focused funds attracted $14.38 million with no reported outflows. Sola

According to Ukraine's State Emergency Service, Russian strikes on Kyiv today injured 13 people. The strikes hit multiple districts of the capital, continuing a pattern of attacks on the city that has persisted for nearly a week.

According to 1inch's official statement, the decentralized exchange aggregator announced its support for the Clarity Act on September 2. The act will undergo a Senate vote on September 15 and aims to establish clearer regulatory definitions for digital assets in the United States. The initiative seeks to address ambiguity in current regulations and foster greater institutional participation and innovation within the crypto sector.