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According to @whalealert, Coinbase Institutional transferred 647 BTC worth approximately $51.5 million to an unknown wallet on September 5, 2026.

According to Jin10, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will release the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's first five-year economic and social development plan (2026-2030) and deliver a new policy address on September 16. Lee emphasized that the five-year plan will provide Hong Kong with macroeconomic strategies, clarify development direction, and align with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, while the policy address will focus on specific implementation measures. The two documents are intercon

According to Argentina's presidential statement on September 4, the Argentine government has launched administrative penalties against 45 entities allegedly conducting oil and gas exploration and extraction in the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands). The enforcement targets include companies, individual shareholders, and service providers linked to illegal hydrocarbon activities on Argentina's continental shelf.

According to Altrata, on Sept. 4, global billionaires numbered 3,795 in 2025, up 8.2% year-over-year, with combined wealth reaching $15.1 trillion—a record high representing a 12.8% increase from 2024. The surge was primarily driven by AI-related investments; companies with significant AI commitments saw market valuations grow 23% faster than those with limited AI exposure during 2024–2025, boosting tech billionaires' net worth accordingly.

According to Morgan Stanley's report cited by MT Newswires, Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to generate approximately $14 billion in revenue for the December quarter. The investment bank projects shipments of around 6.5 million units, representing roughly 16 percent of total iPhone sales for the quarter. Apple is anticipated to unveil the foldable device at an event scheduled for September 9. Morgan Stanley also noted that Apple plans to raise iPhone 18 Pro pricing by $200 amid risi

According to PANews, on September 5, Router Protocol announced it will gradually cease operations and fully shut down by September 30, 2026. The cross-chain protocol will permanently destroy 303,333,198 ROUTE tokens held in its treasury and coordinate with centralized exchanges for token delisting. The team cited declining Web3 liquidity, market shift toward AI, and reduced demand in the cross-chain interoperability sector as key reasons for the closure, noting that bridge business revenue faile

According to the U.S. State Department on September 4, the United States has approved military equipment sales to Saudi Arabia and Oman, with estimated values of $5.75 billion and $188 million respectively. The Saudi package includes 5,004 500-pound bombs, 5,000 2,000-pound bombs with guidance components, and 60 engines for Abrams main battle tanks. The Oman sale covers F-16 fighter maintenance services and related equipment.

According to ChainCatcher, Layer1 blockchain Linera has raised only $150,000 in its community round since September 1, achieving just 4.8% of its $3.2 million target. The fundraising round, which runs for 7 days, has attracted 172 addresses so far. The tokens are valued at $160 million for this round. Linera previously raised a total of $12 million in 2022 and 2023 from investors including a16z, GSR, Tribe Capital, Flow Traders, and Laser Digital.

According to Russia's Foreign Ministry, on September 4, the ministry issued a statement protesting a Ukrainian notice to airmen (NOTAM) claiming Russian airspace is unsafe. Moscow accused Ukraine of misrepresenting facts and endangering civil aviation. Russian officials said the country has contacted the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and sent an urgent appeal to its secretary general. The statement reaffirmed Russia's commitment to ensuring civil aviation safety.

According to Trump's statement on September 4, the U.S.-Iran conflict spanning over six months is "small potatoes" and should be classified as a military conflict rather than a war. Trump stated that U.S. forces are conducting "sporadic strikes" and the two sides are not in continuous combat. He also noted 18 U.S. service members have been killed, but emphasized the conflict's scale is smaller compared to wars like Vietnam. Trump said the core objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring nuc

According to Coinglass data, Hyperliquid whales currently hold $7.652 billion in positions as of September 5. Long positions account for $3.656 billion (47.78% of total), while short positions total $3.996 billion (52.22%). Long positions show unrealized gains of $396 million, whereas short positions are down $448 million.

According to Youanalyze, U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance this week ending September 5, with the Nasdaq Composite surging 4% while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.3%. Semiconductor stocks led the rally: Nvidia rose 5.9% to $230.36, Micron jumped 9%, and SanDisk climbed 17.2%. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ADR gained 2.7% to $428.91, reflecting strong demand in AI chips and memory sectors. In contrast, Apple dropped 2.5% to $319.97 o

According to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev in a recent post on X, tokenization is enabling high-quality financial assets from U.S. capital markets to reach global investors. While the tokenized asset industry remains small relative to traditional markets, its advantages—including 24/7 trading, programmable assets, composability, and self-custody—are becoming increasingly apparent. Tenev noted that traditional financial infrastructure built on fixed trading hours, closed networks, and multi-layered in

According to Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, Robinhood Chain's 10% revenue share payment to Arbitrum is sufficient to cover approximately 4 times Solana's transaction fees during the same period. Data from Blockworks shows Robinhood Chain's average transaction fees recently reached around $0.40, exceeding Solana's by over 100 times and more than double Ethereum's.

According to predict.fun, TES holds a 53% win probability against IG in the LPL playoff losers bracket matchup today. The best-of-5 series begins at 2 p.m., with the losing team eliminated from playoffs and the winner advancing in the losers bracket. TES dropped to the losers bracket after a 2-3 loss to LGD despite leading 2-0, while IG advanced by eliminating TT 3-0.

According to Lookonchain, a trader lost $907,000 in two trades on September 5. The trader first purchased 7.28 million MEME tokens at $0.126 per token for $916,500, then sold them for $353,000, incurring a loss of $563,000 (-61.45%). The trader then bought 8.93 million SLINK tokens at $0.04 per token for $356,000, but only sold them for $12,000, suffering a loss of $344,000 (-96.62%).

According to BlockBeats and Defillama data, Ethereum recorded net inflows of $46.47 million over the past 24 hours on September 5, approximately 4.5 times higher than Solana, the second-largest recipient. Conversely, Robinhood Chain led outflows with $21.07 million, joined by Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, and Hyperliquid, which collectively saw over $100 million in net outflows, signaling a capital rebalancing toward Ethereum and away from Layer 2 solutions.

According to Hankyung, individual investors are increasingly seeking exposure to the booming data center sector through REITs and ETFs rather than direct investment, as capital requirements for data center construction reach trillions of won. Digital Realty's Q2 renewal rents jumped 25.4% year-over-year, with mega contracts (over 1 megawatt) surging 66.7%, reflecting semiconductor-level price hikes amid AI infrastructure demand. Data center REITs gained 31% year-to-date despite U.S. 10-year Trea

According to Bloomberg, Thailand suspended construction of 49 data centers and temporarily halted approvals for three other projects on September 4 due to complaints about electricity use and impacts on nearby communities. The move comes as AI-driven data-center growth is straining the country's power grid. Government officials said new regulations will be announced within a month to cover both operating and planned facilities. Officials are also considering higher electricity rates for large op

According to Ukrainian General Staff, Ukraine's attacks halted two major Russian oil refineries on September 5. The operation marks a significant strike on Russian energy infrastructure during ongoing military operations. Meanwhile, U.S. peace envoys, including Trump's special representative, are expected to arrive in Kyiv on September 6, according to reports. Trump stated that American envoys will submit a plan to Russia to end the conflict, though details on peace negotiations remain uncertain