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According to ChainCatcher, CME Group launched two multi-asset crypto benchmark indices on Monday, including an emerging crypto index that tracks BNB, XRP, SOL, HYPE, LINK, XLM, SUI, UNI, AVAX, and AAVE while excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, alongside a broader crypto market index incorporating all 12 assets. Both indices use free-floating market capitalization weighting with semi-annual rebalancing. The real-time version calculates every second around the clock, while the settlement version calcu

According to ChainCatcher, on-chain financial privacy infrastructure Primus announced receiving investment from YZi Labs to support its continued development. Primus Confidential Vault has now launched on BNB Chain, offering private asset transfers and yield functions for on-chain finance through FHE (Fully Homomorphic Encryption) technology.

According to Stellar's official announcement, the platform has onboarded $4 billion in real-world assets onto its network. The milestone was shared via Stellar's official Twitter account, marking significant growth for the decentralized blockchain platform.

According to Germany's Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the country's August consumer price index rose 2.9% year-over-year on August 31, matching market expectations. The month-over-month increase was 0.1 percentage point from July's 2.8%. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy, remained stable at 2.4%. Energy prices surged 10.5%, continuing an upward trend since June, while services rose 2.8% and goods climbed 3.0%.

According to Hyperbot data, Huang Lachen's long positions have turned profitable with total holdings reaching $132 million as of August 31. His 25x leveraged Ethereum long position is valued at $99.8 million with $650,000 in unrealized gains. His 40x leveraged Bitcoin long position is worth $29.4 million with $306,000 in unrealized gains, while his 10x leveraged HYPE long position stands at $2.86 million with $17,800 in unrealized gains.

According to Jin10 Data, on August 31, Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the government cannot change bond equilibrium prices and the 10-year Treasury yield has remained largely flat since President Trump took office. Bessent emphasized he never attempted to influence bond market trends and does not speculate on the Federal Reserve's next actions. He disclosed that he is collaborating with budget chief Watt on a fiscal consolidation plan and noted core inflation remains moderate.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, the death toll from a U.S. overnight airstrike on Iran has risen to 3 people.

Chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji held talks with Austrian National Council Speaker Rosenkranz on August 31 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Sweden formally signed an agreement on August 31 to purchase French Navy Michelet-class frigates worth €4.3 billion. The deal covers the acquisition of multiple naval vessels as part of Sweden's defense modernization.

According to Guru Club, China's coking coal futures main contract fell over 2% on August 31, trading at 1,662 yuan per ton after briefly climbing over 2% earlier in the session.

According to Reuters, Polymarket's newly hired intelligence chief Shana Bautista, a former Coinbase analyst and FBI investigator who joined in June, declared today that the prediction market operator has built surveillance systems ready to police misconduct during the U.S. midterms. Bautista said the company has systems in place to identify anomalous activity and has passed over 100 cases to law enforcement, including one involving a U.S. soldier accused of using classified information to bet on

According to BlockBeats, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated on August 31 that the government traditionally does not raise interest rates when facing supply shocks.

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on August 31, he expressed confidence in Japan and stated that the Bank of Japan will take measures to support yen appreciation.

According to PANews, on August 31, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that he has not purchased any bonds regarding the bond market.

According to MoneyDJ, on August 31, the Hang Seng Index closed at 25,566.99 points, down 17.80 points or 0.07%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index closed at 4,619.87 points, up 14.72 points or 0.32%. On a monthly basis, the Hang Seng Index declined 1.23% in August, turning its monthly K-line negative. Tech stocks and financial stocks provided support in afternoon trading, limiting broader losses.

According to Sun Media, major economies are accelerating rare earth supply chain diversification efforts as demand rises from artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and defense technologies. The U.S. government announced in February 2026 a $12 billion investment in critical mineral reserves, with initial focus on rare earths and support for domestic mining and processing. The Pentagon previously invested in U.S. rare earth producer MP Materials. The U.S. is also collaborating with Australia

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Powell share the same stance on bonds. The U.S. bond market posted its best performance for August this month.

This month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that his position on bonds aligns with Federal Reserve Chair Waller. The U.S. bond market has been the best-performing market for August.

The Dallas Federal Reserve's manufacturing output index reached 16.1 in August, up from 10.1 in July, according to the regional manufacturing survey.

The Dallas Federal Reserve's business activity index for August rose to 11.6, compared to 1.3 in the prior month, according to the Fed's official data. The index measures manufacturing and service sector activity in the Dallas Fed's region.