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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula signed an executive order on September 9, reducing PIS/PASEP and COFINS taxes on gasoline by 0.63 real per liter. The measure aims to lower fuel costs for consumers.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. commercial spaceflight startup Vaust announced plans for a mission scheduled in 2027, to be transported by SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft and launched aboard Falcon 9 rocket.

Brazilian authorities issued an executive order on Wednesday morning establishing a diesel subsidy at 1 Brazilian real (BRL) per liter.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he may hold a bilateral meeting with Russia in the near term, according to his recent statement. The high-level diplomatic signal has drawn market attention amid ongoing U.S.-Russia relations.

According to Steak 'n Shake on X, the U.S. burger chain saw double-digit same-store sales growth of 19% this quarter since accepting Bitcoin payments in May 2025. The company processes Bitcoin transactions via the Lightning Network and reported saving approximately 50% on payment processing fees compared to traditional credit card processors, which charge 2.5% to 3.5% per transaction. Chief MAHA Officer Michael Boes previously noted at Bitcoin 2026 conference that Bitcoin has become a core drive

According to financefeeds.com, Consensys Software Inc. announced on September 9 that it will separate into two independently operated companies, splitting MetaMask's consumer business from Ethereum infrastructure and institutional operations by end of 2026. The existing company will be rebranded as MetaMask under CEO Joe Lubin, while a newly formed Consensys will be led by CEO Mike Kriak and President David Cunningham, with Lubin serving as executive chairman. MetaMask, which has recorded over 1

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