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According to Alternative.me, the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index rose to 63 today (September 12), up from 56 yesterday, indicating a "greedy" market sentiment.

Australian uranium companies Bannerman Energy and Deep Yellow are advancing large-scale uranium mining projects in Namibia to capitalize on the global nuclear energy revival. Bannerman Energy expects to finalize a development agreement with China's CNNC before the end of September, under which CNNC will acquire a 45% stake in the subsidiary holding a 95% interest in the Etango uranium mine.

According to CCTV International News, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 11 while being interviewed in India that if some European countries deploy troops within Ukrainian territory, it would mean going to war with Russia. Putin emphasized that Russia has no reason for conflict with Europe and is not threatening any European nations.

According to Onchain Lens, a whale accumulated 36,360 ZEC (worth approximately $41.56 million) from Binance, OKX, Kraken, and Gate over the past six days through September 12. The buying activity is still ongoing.

According to Goldman Sachs, on September 12, the bank maintained its year-end 2026 gold price forecast of $4,900 per ounce while citing net upside risks, though the path could see increased two-way volatility. The forecast assumes robust central bank demand. Goldman Sachs noted that if ETF inflows resume and elevated call option positioning persists, mechanical hedging by traders could amplify gains, pushing prices above its forecast. Conversely, a resurgence in Federal Reserve rate hike expecta

According to MarketWatch, following higher-than-expected August consumer inflation data, markets are pricing in an 86% probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 0.25% next week. The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield rose approximately 8 basis points to 4.64%, while the 10-year yield climbed 1 basis point to 4.97%. Analysts at BMO Capital Markets forecast the Fed could hike rates three times by year-end—in September, October, and December—potentially pushing the federal funds target range

According to multiple global investment banks, the USD/KRW exchange rate broke below the 1,350 won level on September 12, marking an approximately 13% decline from June highs. ING, in its September 7 Asia FX analysis, forecasts the rate at 1,375 won for one and three-month outlooks, suggesting a potential rebound of around 30 won in the near term. The bank notes the sharp decline is exceptional and expects Fed rate decisions in September to provide dollar support. MUFG projects 1,380 won by end-

According to PANews, on September 12, Blockstream refused the hacker's demand for a 10% ransom and called for the immediate return of the remaining 598.5 BTC (worth approximately $47.3 million) from the Liquid Network attack. The company stated that obtaining assets without authorization and refusing to return them constitutes criminal theft, not responsible disclosure or white-hat hacking. The attacker had previously returned 3,400 BTC after Blockstream confirmed the bridge node vulnerability w

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil fell below $97 per barrel on September 12, declining more than 3.8% during the trading day.

According to Onchain Lens, Morgan Stanley's MSBT Bitcoin ETF received 51.58 BTC (worth approximately $4 million) from Coinbase Prime on September 12. Over the past two weeks, the ETF has cumulatively received 641.87 BTC (valued at approximately $50.6 million) through related transfers.

According to KB Securities on September 12, the Bank of Korea's monetary policy committee is unlikely to raise the base rate in October, despite earlier signals of possible further tightening. The analysis notes the neutral interest rate is estimated at 2.25–2.75%, making the current 3.00% base rate somewhat restrictive. The won's strengthening has eased inflation pressure, with the dollar-won exchange rate falling over 200 won since end-June. However, geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices

According to two security sources, Iraq has ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.

According to a U.S. senior official on September 11, the next round of Israel-Lebanon talks originally scheduled for next week in Rome has been postponed to October. In the interim, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the U.S. will meet at the State Department in Washington to discuss recent developments and ongoing implementation of a bilateral framework agreement. The postponement follows scheduling conflicts related to Jewish holidays, an upcoming conference on Lebanese military capacity in P

According to The Block, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, has joined nonprofit Manifund, where she transitioned from trial work beginning in July to a full-time position in August. Manifund co-founder Austin Chen stated that Ellison will lead the organization's grants platform and strengthen its charitable work. Ellison previously pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges related to FTX's 2022 collapse, which resulted in billions in customer losses. She cooperated with p

According to MarketWatch, Salesforce announced on Friday, Sept 11, a collaboration with Anthropic to integrate the Claude AI model directly into its platform, aiming to position itself as a stronger AI player. The Claudeforce partnership will be tested at the company's annual Dreamforce conference starting Sept 15 in San Francisco. The integration introduces a new plugin allowing advanced AI lab users to access Salesforce data directly without using the traditional user interface, combining Clau

According to overseas brokers, the USD/KRW NDF 1-month contract fell to 1,341.00 won on Sept 12, marking a decline of 4.60 won from the previous day's spot rate of 1,345.90 won. The drop came as U.S. core CPI for August rose 0.3% month-on-month, exceeding market expectations of 0.2%, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. CME FedWatch data showed markets pricing in an 86.5% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil for October delivery closed at $100.05

According to ARK Invest research director Lorenzo Valente, only two stablecoins have crossed the $10 billion market value threshold: Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC. This represents a significant consolidation from 2022, when four stablecoins held valuations above $10 billion. The stablecoin market exhibits a steep hierarchy, with roughly 135 tokens exceeding $1 million in value, 90 above $10 million, 40 above $100 million, and just 12 above $1 billion, according to data from Blockworks and Arte

According to Jim Chanos, the legendary short-seller who predicted Enron's collapse, AI data center operators face fundamental economic challenges. In recent social media posts, Chanos called the AI data center business "uneconomic," arguing that even if GPUs deployed in these facilities last a decade, the returns generated would not cover acquisition costs. Chanos specifically targeted IREN Limited, CoreWeave, and Nebius Group, all of which have partnerships with NVIDIA and previously operated a

According to Platts, European beet sugar prices in northwestern Europe hit €550 per ton (approximately $638) on September 3, the highest level since late September 2025, rising nearly 40% since year-start. The surge reflects tightening supplies as deteriorating beet crop conditions constrain production across the region.

According to CryptoBriefing, DraftKings' tokenized stock DKNG achieved $39 million in trading volume on Solana within three hours of launch. The DKNG token, issued through Backpack Securities, is fully backed 1:1 by actual DraftKings shares held in custody, and holders can redeem their tokens or transfer them into traditional brokerage accounts.