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According to a16z crypto, LayerZero has officially introduced Lattice Jolt, a new zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) designed to enhance cross-chain interactions. The enhanced zkVM features faster performance and post-quantum security, utilizing a new polynomial commitment scheme called Akita. The project was developed in collaboration with researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California.

According to BlockBeats, on Sept. 10, Trump stated that Russian President Putin hopes to reach an agreement on Ukraine. Trump added that if Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is also willing to reach a deal, "that would be good." Trump said he recently spoke with Putin and that U.S. envoys have visited Moscow and Kyiv to push for restarting peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Canary Capital Group LLC launched the Canary Staked TRX ETF (ticker: TRXS) today, September 9, 2026, marking the first U.S. spot staked TRX exchange-traded product. The fund provides exposure to TRX, the native utility token of the TRON blockchain network, while enabling investors to earn additional TRX through participation in the TRON network's delegated proof-of-stake validation process, with staking rewards reflected in the fund's net asset value.

According to BlockBeats, on September 10, U.S. President Trump stated that the Iran war will end immediately after the midterm elections, adding that the United States is not seeking a deal but negotiations remain possible. Trump previously indicated military action against Iran would not last long, though U.S.-Iran tensions have continued to escalate recently, with heightened conflicts near the Strait of Hormuz driving international oil prices above $100 per barrel.

According to Jin10, Shanghai gold, silver, and SC crude oil futures closed higher on September 10 at 2:30 AM. Shanghai gold main contract rose 0.62% to 956 yuan per gram, Shanghai silver main contract climbed 2.40% to 16,529 yuan per kilogram, and SC crude oil main contract surged 7.00% to 773 yuan per barrel.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D closed up 0.73% at 954.09 yuan per gram on September 9 (Wednesday) evening, while silver T+D gained 2.59% to 16,520 yuan per kilogram.

According to Die Welt, Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance has proposed ending a tax advantage for cryptocurrency investors. Under the draft, Bitcoin and other digital assets purchased after December 31, 2026, would become subject to a 26% flat tax on investment gains, even when held for more than one year. Currently, German investors can sell crypto tax-free after holding for over 12 months. The new rules would take effect in January 2027, with crypto service providers having until 2028 to im

According to Whale Alert, on September 9, 1,159 BTC valued at approximately $91.4 million was transferred from Coinbase Institutional to an unknown wallet. The transfer was detected and confirmed by Whale Alert, a leading blockchain transaction tracking platform.

President Trump stated today that he would lower gasoline prices to below $2 per gallon, comments made amid the 2026 midterm election cycle. Trump also indicated that oil prices will decline following the midterm elections, though emphasized that the gasoline price reduction will require some time. He also reiterated his opposition to Iran possessing nuclear weapons.

According to Odaily, Bitwise CEO announced on X that the company manages options strategies through SMAs for holders of 25 million USD or more in BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ZEC, enabling them to maintain long positions while generating income from market volatility.

According to CNBC's exclusive analysis released Sept 9, U.S. President Trump's nine major energy holdings gained an estimated $1.5 million to $4.4 million between Feb 27 and Aug 31. The holdings include Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Kinder Morgan, Marathon Petroleum, Occidental Petroleum, Phillips 66, Valero Energy, and Williams Companies. CNBC noted that trading activity overlapped with multiple policy announcements, though it found no evidence Trump or his investment manager used advanc

On Wednesday, Kalshi's election and politics markets went live on DoubleZero Edge, a market data delivery platform, expanding institutional access to prediction market data. DoubleZero Foundation said the addition gives firms new tools to price risk and manage exposure as political events unfold. U.S. prediction market activity has already surpassed the 2024 election cycle, with more than $133 million traded in certain races as of mid-August, according to Reuters. The expansion comes as institut

According to commentator Hayden Adams, Robinhood recently launched a testnet faucet that allows users to acquire 2.8 testnet ETH for just $1. The initiative aims to attract new users to the Ethereum ecosystem and enhance engagement within the network.

According to TD Cowen, Meta stock jumped about 6% on Wednesday (Sept. 8) to its best in two months after analysts recognized Meta Muse AI as a potential notable revenue stream. The firm maintains a Buy rating and $750 price target on Meta shares, representing approximately 22% upside. Meta has acquired Stockholm-based AI startup Stilla.ai, founded in 2024, to integrate its technology and team into Meta's Business Agent ecosystem. The move is designed to enhance automated commerce and transaction

According to the Saudi-led Yemen coalition, Houthi forces launched attacks using ballistic missiles and drones against three Saudi cities on Wednesday: Hamisah Mushayt, Abha, and Jizan.

Apple held its "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9, with newly appointed CEO John Ternus delivering his first keynote after taking over from Tim Cook on September 1. The company introduced a redesigned Siri AI running on Google's Gemini technology, along with the A20 Pro chip—Apple's first smartphone processor built on TSMC's 2-nanometer process. The A20 Pro features a dual 32-core Neural Engine, doubling the previous 16-core design, and 50% higher memory bandwidth to support on-device AI

CryptoUK's Lucy Rigby recently advocated for tokenization of wholesale markets during her speech at the UK Finance event. She emphasized that collaboration among industry, government, and regulators is essential to move from pilot projects to scalable solutions. Rigby stated, "The debate isn't whether wholesale markets will become tokenised; it's when," highlighting the urgency of regulatory clarity and interoperability for UK innovation.

According to Hedera's official announcement, RedSwanDigital has successfully tokenized the Hotel on Rivington in Manhattan using the Hedera blockchain, marking the first real estate asset tokenization on the platform in New York City. Gregory L. Bell, CIO at Hashgraph, emphasized the importance of trust and asset integrity in the tokenization process. The move signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology in traditional real estate investment.

According to Yuki Yuminaga, founder of Tenbinlabs, 1inch is exploring tokenized foreign exchange (FX) functionality for the Brazilian Real and Mexican Peso. In a recent discussion, Yuminaga highlighted the utility of these tokenized currencies on the 1inch platform, which functions as a decentralized exchange aggregator. The development aims to streamline trading efficiency and user experience on the platform.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on September 9, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields surged to 4.85%, marking the first breakthrough above this level since November 2023. In the same session, 30-year Treasury yields climbed 4 basis points to 5.304%, breaking through the 5.30% threshold for the first time since August 19. The bond market's sharp reaction followed the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of a $6 billion buyback program for securities with 10-20 year maturities scheduled for September 10.