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According to ChainCatcher, BVIV perpetual futures—tracking Bitcoin's 30-day implied volatility—launched on Hyperliquid on Monday. The new market allows traders to directly long or short volatility without relying on costly options strategies. The contract uses USDC as collateral and pricing asset, supporting up to 5x leverage initially. The launch is a collaboration among Markets by Kinetiq, Volmex, and Perps.inc, marking the first on-chain perpetual market for Volmex's Bitcoin volatility index.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is visiting India this week to attend the bank's annual investment conference in Mumbai, where he will meet with executives from major Indian conglomerates, according to reports. The visit reflects the Wall Street giant's continued push to expand its presence in India's investment banking and payments solutions sectors, with the bank building out local teams in both areas.

According to ICE data, Dutch wholesale natural gas prices for nearby delivery fell 5.4% to €75.20 per megawatt-hour recently.

According to Jin10, China's special envoy on Middle East affairs Zhao Jun met with Kirgilz, director of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, on September 21 to exchange views on regional hotspot issues.

Gate News message, Crypto open interest on perpetual DEXs has reached a new all-time high of $19B. Total open interest climbed to a record $25B. RWA's share of total open interest has grown from 6% at the beginning of 2026.

Li Auto's chip subsidiary is advancing its first external funding round, with a pre-money valuation of approximately 15 billion yuan and plans to raise several billion yuan. According to business registration records, Mach Intelligent Cores Limited was established in Hong Kong on July 14, with its Shanghai-based subsidiary Mach Intelligent Cores Technology Limited set up on August 4.

According to Korean media reports, The Pinkfong Company stock surged 5.95% to close at 12,820 Korean won today (September 21) following a shark sighting at Busan's Nampo Waterfront Park. The stock rose as much as 18% during intraday trading. The shark, which appeared at the waterfront park on September 18, continues to remain at the site, attracting four to five times more visitors than usual. The company is famous for its "Baby Shark Dance" song, fueling themed buying interest among retail inve

Baidu held its autumn festival and highest award ceremony today. Founder Robin Li attended to present awards and tour the company's AI exhibition. He also experienced the Harmonic Music AI Agent, trying his hand at playing guitar during the demo.

According to Jin10, the European Commission proposed on September 21 new regulations requiring European data centers with capacity of 500 kilowatts or higher to disclose their energy and water resource efficiency. The disclosure will follow an EU-designed labeling system and aims to support the bloc's plan to triple data center capacity within seven years to accelerate artificial intelligence development while reducing dependence on U.S. tech giants. The labeling system will not cap total energy

According to Korea Investment Securities analyst Kim Dae-joon on September 21, the firm recommends focusing on sectors that have outperformed KOSPI ahead of the Chuseok holiday. The analyst noted that when market upside momentum is unclear, investors should concentrate on sectors showing relative strength, citing lower trading volumes during the holiday as reducing the likelihood of rotation trades. Defense, semiconductors, and cosmetics were highlighted as sectors that outperformed last week. I

According to Bloomberg, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is establishing a $20 billion investment partnership with JPMorgan Chase on September 21, comprising $15 billion in public equity allocation and $5 billion in private market investment focused on U.S. mid-cap companies. A memorandum of understanding between the two parties is expected to be announced as early as Monday.

According to Jin10, on September 21, China's People's Bank held a meeting with foreign financial institutions to discuss monetary policy implementation and further financial market opening. Vice Governor Pan Gongsheng stated that China's economy is running smoothly with steady structural optimization, and the central bank will implement an appropriately loose monetary policy to support stable economic growth and financial market stability. The PBOC will continue advancing high-level financial op

According to Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi on September 21, Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities could resume partial operations within weeks of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. However, extensive damage from Iranian attacks is expected to constrain production for years. The Ras Laffan facility, the world's largest LNG export hub, lost approximately 17% of its capacity following the strikes. Gas liquefaction facilities are expected to complete repairs by the first q

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate fell sharply to around 1,370 won on September 21 afternoon, down over 10 won from Seoul's closing level of 1,381 won. The decline was attributed to long position liquidations in thin trading hours and a retreat in the U.S. dollar index, which peaked at 100.37 before falling to 100.27. Market dealers noted that rising Nasdaq futures and Bitcoin prices indicated a shift into a risk-on environment.

On September 21, pulp futures surged to a new stage high, driven by overseas pulp mill production cuts and ongoing Indonesian wildfires that have intensified supply concerns. Meanwhile, SC crude oil saw its geopolitical risk premium contract significantly, with negotiations between the U.S. and Iran easing tension, while Saudi Arabia's alternative logistics route becoming operational reduced concerns over supply disruption. Other commodities including lithium carbonate and soybean meal also saw

According to Iran's Judiciary Center on September 21, multiple American and Israeli vessels seized in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf will be sold, with proceeds used to compensate families and individuals affected by recent conflicts. The announcement was made by Hassan Abdullahpour, head of Iran's Judicial Center for Legal Services.

According to Yonhapnews and data from the Korean Exchange, Samsung Electronics surged 4.41% to close at 272,500 won today (Sept 21), marking its fifth consecutive trading day of gains and recovery to the 270,000-won level. Foreign investors net-bought 1.005 trillion won worth of shares, ending eight consecutive days of net selling. The company announced approximately 30 trillion won in total cash dividends for the third quarter, a significant increase from the regular quarterly dividend of about

According to Korea Exchange, Samsung Electronics surged 4.41% to 270,000 Korean won on September 21, extending its five-day winning streak. Foreign investors net-purchased 1.005 trillion Korean won worth of Samsung shares, reversing eight consecutive days of net selling that began September 9. Institutional investors also bought 1.132 trillion Korean won worth of shares. Samsung announced approximately 3 trillion won in total cash dividends for the third quarter, significantly above the typical

According to Ruchir Sharma, chairman of Rockefeller International (Rockefeller Capital Management's global division), South Korea's extreme stock market volatility has damaged the nation's brand value. In a column published in the Financial Times today (September 21), Sharma attributed the swings to high retail investor participation and the increasing impact of AI-driven market movements. Sharma noted that South Korea's volatility over the past 12 months was among the most severe since records

Korea Investment & Securities raised its target price for Cosmax to 340,000 Korean won from 300,000 won on September 21, maintaining a 'buy' rating. The brokerage estimated the cosmetics manufacturer's Q3 revenue at 787.7 billion won and operating profit at 65.6 billion won, representing increases of 34.5% and 53.4% year-over-year, respectively. Domestic operations are expected to lead growth, with domestic revenue forecast at 527.1 billion won (up 37.4%) and operating profit at 57.3 billion won