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Solana Raises Single Transaction Limit to 4,096 Bytes, Over 3x Increase, Activating This Wednesday

According to ChainCatcher, Solana will activate Transaction v1 this Wednesday (September 10), increasing the single transaction size limit from 1,232 bytes to 4,096 bytes. The upgrade enables complex operations previously requiring multiple transactions—such as large cryptographic proofs, multi-signature payments, and certain privacy transfers—to be consolidated into a single transaction. Wallets and applications only need to upgrade when requiring larger transaction space, though blockchain exp
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SEC Approves 15% Buffer Rule for Nasdaq Texas on September 3, Clarifying XRP and Solana Remain Unclassified

According to an SEC order released on September 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved an amended listing rule for Nasdaq Texas introducing a 15% holdings buffer for commodity-based trust shares, not a federal classification of XRP, Solana, Bitcoin, or Ether. The misreading circulated over the weekend conflates an exchange-level listing standard with federal regulatory classification. Under the new rule, at least 85% of a trust's net asset value must consist of eligible commodities o
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Gate Launches Trenches On-Chain Trading Platform With 0.5% Fees and Gas Fee Waiver on September 7

According to the announcement, Gate launched Trenches on September 7, an on-chain trading platform combining centralized exchange accessibility with decentralized market functionality. The platform charges a flat 0.5% fee on buy and sell transactions and currently waives gas fees for trades involving Robinhood Chain-based assets. Users can trade directly through the Gate App or web interface without connecting external wallets, enabling a streamlined "search-and-trade" model. Trenches supports a
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12:09
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Tom Lee: Ethereum Functions Like Digital Land, Not Digital Cash

According to Tom Lee, chairman of Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine, Ethereum functions more like digital land than digital cash, on September 7. Lee noted that quality assets derive value from their long-term capital preservation capabilities. He explained that Ethereum's core value stems from its role as underlying infrastructure and settlement layer, rather than serving primarily as a payment medium. This distinguishes it from traditional cash while aligning it more closely with equity or real e
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12:08
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Ukraine Strikes Oil Refineries in Perm, Tatarstan Overnight on September 7

According to Ukrainian officials, Ukraine conducted overnight strikes on oil refineries in Perm and Tatarstan on September 7, resuming attacks following a U.S. envoy's weekend visit to Moscow. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that long-range forces were deployed against refineries in both regions but did not provide further details. The strikes resulted in a sharp decline in Russian fuel production, prompting the government to impose temporary export bans on most gasoline and diesel suppli
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Binance Launches AI Beta Testing Program

According to ChainCatcher, Binance launched an AI Beta testing program, allowing verified users to register and participate. The program has limited slots and will be rolled out in phases.
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DOJ Investigates Beef Prices at Publix, Walmart, Kroger and 5 Other Major Retailers

The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division requested information in July from Publix and seven other major retailers—Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize USA, Costco and Amazon—regarding beef pricing practices. The DOJ sought records covering beef sales and retail prices, wholesale purchasing costs, profit margins, pricing strategies and companies' analysis of beef-market trends. The investigation examines whether practices between meat processors and supermarket shelves ar
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Blockstream Confirms Bridge Node Patch via OP_RETURN; 3,998.5 BTC Remains Under Hacker Control

According to Bitcoin News, Blockstream confirmed via a PGP-signed OPRETURN message approximately two hours ago that the bridge node has been successfully patched and funds can now be safely returned. However, 3,998.5 BTC from the Liquid Federation wallet remains under the hacker's control. The hacker previously requested that Blockstream complete the patch before funds would be returned, citing ongoing security risks.
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Foldable iPhone U.S. Launch Price Above $2,300 Drops to 15% on Polymarket, Down 35% This Week

According to PPP prediction market tool monitoring, the probability of a foldable iPhone launching in the U.S. at above $2,300 dropped to 15% on Polymarket this week, down 35% from the prior week. The odds of a price above $2,200 fell to 42%, declining 17% weekly. Apple's fall product launch event is scheduled for September 10 at 1 a.m. Beijing time. Industry estimates suggest the iPhone Ultra may start around $2,000 in the U.S., based on Australian carrier Vodafone's leaked pricing of 3,699 AUD
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Cathie Wood Repurchases 28,589 Robinhood Shares Worth $3.5M, Nine Days After Selling

According to BlockBeats, on September 4, Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF purchased 28,589 shares of Robinhood (HOOD) at a closing price of $122.11, worth approximately $3.5 million. This marks a reversal just nine days after Wood sold 25,009 shares on August 26. Deutsche Bank raised Robinhood's price target from $115 to $136 on September 4, citing strong revenue growth from Robinhood Chain, which saw daily revenue surge to $3.38 million and $4.01 million on September 1 and 2, respectively, from
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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT GPT-6 Astra, Hits 99.9% on AGI Benchmark; Nvidia CEO Huang Says AGI Era Has Arrived

According to Maeil Business Newspaper, OpenAI released ChatGPT version GPT-6 Astra on September 3, prompting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to declare the AGI era has arrived. The new model demonstrated substantial performance improvements across multiple benchmarks: Terminal-Bench Science jumped from 22.4% to 64.6%, AutomationBench rose from 18.1% to 41.4%, Terminal-Bench 4.0 increased from 37.3% to 57.9%, and most notably, ARC-AGI-3 surged from 7.8% to 99.9%—a metric previously considered a weakness
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