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According to GMGN data, CASHCAT reached a record market capitalization of $259 million on September 2, with the token trading at $0.258 and surging 18% in the past 24 hours. The asset recorded $49.6 million in 24-hour trading volume.

On September 1, according to Kaja Kallas, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, the EU pledged to increase support for Ukraine and bolster its own defense capabilities. Speaking at an informal meeting of EU defense ministers, Kallas stated the bloc has already provided €8.37 billion ($9.7 billion) in defense assistance and will continue channeling aid through the Ukraine Facility loan mechanism.

According to The Fact, South Korea's five major crypto exchanges—Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Digitalex, and Gopax—listed 1,236 altcoins between 2022 and July 2026, while 430 faced trading support termination over the same period. The delisting rate reached 34.8% of new listings, raising concerns that competitive pressure to capture market share through fee-free offerings is undermining investor protection standards. Digitalex and Coinone recently launched zero-fee trading campaigns, with Coinone an

According to LS Securities, Hyundai Mobis secured full orders for actuators for Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot on September 2, with 31 units per robot. Actuators are core drive components that control the robot's joints and represent the largest cost component in humanoid manufacturing. The analyst noted that Hyundai Mobis' hardware position within the Hyundai Motor Group's robotics business is solidifying. The analyst designated Hyundai Mobis as the most preferred domestic physical AI va

According to BlockBeats, Kalshi submitted an application to the CFTC on Monday (September 2) to launch perpetual contracts based on foreign exchange and interest rates. The submission has not yet appeared in the CFTC's public filing system as of Tuesday afternoon. Kalshi previously received CFTC approval in May for Bitcoin perpetual contracts, followed by ETH and XRP contracts. The platform has since expanded beyond cryptocurrencies, submitting applications for gold, silver, and platinum futures

According to China's Embassy in Thailand on September 2, Thailand's government announced adjustments to its visa-free entry policy, effective September 15, 2026. The embassy clarified that this adjustment does not affect the China-Thailand bilateral visa-exemption agreement. Thailand is canceling its previous unilateral 60-day visa-free policy extended to 93 countries and regions, including China. However, the Bilateral Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders signed betw

According to Yonhap Infomax, Lee Hyung-il, deputy prime minister and finance minister nominee, outlined on September 2 that housing supply expansion is the fundamental solution to stabilize South Korea's real estate market. The government will employ both tax incentives and financing support if it increases housing supply. The nominee also stated that real estate tax policy will maintain its primary residence-focused approach, though the government will consider reasonable suggestions during par

According to Crypto Briefing, on September 2, TD Cowen cut its Bitcoin year-end target price to $97,500 from a more bullish forecast, implying 25% upside from the current ~$78,000 level. Analyst Lance Vitanza attributed the downward revision to recent price weakness rather than structural deterioration, while noting regulatory clarity and index inclusion remain potential catalysts. TD Cowen also lowered its Strategy target price to $260 from $400 while maintaining a buy rating.

According to data submitted by lawmaker Park Sung-hun to South Korea's National Assembly, individual professional investors surged to 26,282 as of end-July 2026, up 3,787 (16.8%) from end-2025. The seven-month increase already reached 91.4% of all new registrations from 2025. Concurrently, forced liquidation transactions by South Korea's top 10 securities firms averaged 43.86 billion won per day in July, up 13-fold from 3.37 billion won in July 2025—marking the highest monthly daily average sinc

According to ChainCatcher, Chinese AI startup Zhipu opened an official flagship store on Tmall today (September 2), selling Coding Plan subscription packages. Available tiers include Lite, Pro, and Max for individual users, with monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription options. The company plans to enable Token purchases on the e-commerce platform in the future.

According to BlockBeats, Pons' cumulative trading volume on Robinhood Chain surpassed $4.54 billion as of September 2, less than two months after its launch.

According to CNBC, on September 1, the U.S. military completed airstrikes targeting Iranian air defense, communications, and radar facilities. Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan; the Jordanian military intercepted 10 of 13 missiles, with three falling in remote areas and causing no casualties. Brent crude surged 4.5% to $94.52 per barrel and U.S. West Texas crude rose about 5% to $90.03 per barrel, both reaching their highest levels since July 24.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright has arrived in Venezuela. According to Wright's statement, the Trump administration aims to reach new energy agreements, open doors for American businesses, and strengthen energy security across the region.

According to the Bank of Korea's Economic Research Institute, on September 2, population aging weakens bank capital ratios and increases default risk, based on analysis of 38 OECD countries from 1973 to 2023. The research found that as aging progresses, per capita income growth and real interest rates decline. The bank warned that South Korean lenders should exercise caution given their high concentration in housing market lending, where aging's negative impact is most pronounced.

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 1,459.66 points, or 2.20%, to 64,755.68 on September 2 morning, tracking weakness in U.S. equities. The TOPIX index declined 1.63% to 4,113.63. Overnight U.S. stock markets fell across major indices as geopolitical tensions escalated following U.S. military operations near the Strait of Hormuz, while global bond yields surged. The Nasdaq composite dropped over 1% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell more than 2%. In Japan, risk-

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's overnight call rate stood at 3.052% today (September 2), with trading volume reaching 14.2 trillion won. The country's reserve money showed a surplus of 3.04 trillion won, driven by inflows from fiscal transfers (2 trillion won), public funds (2.5 trillion won), and treasury idle funds (36 trillion won), against outflows from tax revenues (46.8 trillion won) and government bond payments (2.5 trillion won). The accumulated surplus in the reserve adequacy

According to Digital Daily, as of end-June 2026, Hana Investment Securities' book value stake in Dunamu (the operator of crypto exchange Upbit) reached 1.5068 trillion won. The company increased its stake from 5.94% to 9.84% after acquiring 1.361 million Dunamu shares for 597.8 billion won in the first half of 2026, with the investment gaining 197.7 billion won in valuation during the period. The Dunamu stake now represents 66.5% of Hana Investment Securities' standalone equity capital as of Jun

According to Jin10, commodity options rallied significantly on September 2 at 10:40. Crude oil 2610 calls surged 482.35% to 24.75 yuan/barrel, PTA 2610 calls climbed 215.79% to 60.0 yuan/ton, methanol 2610 calls rose 212.0% to 39.0 yuan/ton, and plastic 2610 calls gained 206.45% to 47.5 yuan/ton. Figures are based on closing prices from the previous day and are for reference only.

According to South Korea's government on September 2, the nation's net issuance of government bonds for 2027 will fall to 96.3 trillion won from 109.4 trillion won this year, a 12% decrease. Total government bond issuance will decline to 222.8 trillion won from 225.7 trillion won in 2026. However, financial sector analysts note the reduction masks limited relief for bond markets. While net new debt issuance drops, the monthly average government bond supply remains roughly flat at 18.6 trillion w

According to DayOne Data Centers, on September 1, Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers and TNB GenCo, the power generation unit of Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad, signed a memorandum of understanding to explore up to 1.5 gigawatts of on-site power generation for a new data center project in Selangor. The proposed integrated setup will combine dedicated power generation with a battery energy storage system (BESS) to support grid security and reliability as AI and cloud demand grows. The project