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Pump.fun Launches Custom Pairs with 93 Trading Options Including Tokenized Stocks

According to ChainCatcher, Pump.fun launched Custom Pairs on Wednesday, expanding its trading options beyond SOL and USDC. Creators can now issue tokens paired with tokenized stocks, wrapped Bitcoin, Ethereum, metals, and other assets, bringing total supported trading pairs to 93. The platform includes tokenized versions of Nvidia, Tesla, and S&P 500. Initial Custom Pairs pools include wrapped Bitcoin and Ethereum, with the Wrapped ETH pool attracting $3.07 million in liquidity. Bonding curves a
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NEAR Protocol Expands ShieldSwap with NEAR Intents for Multichain Asset Flow

According to NEAR Protocol's official announcement, ShieldSwap has integrated multichain asset flow powered by NEAR Intents, enabling seamless asset transfers across different blockchain networks. The integration allows users to trade assets across various chains, enhancing liquidity and accessibility in the multichain ecosystem.
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South Korea's Semiconductor Equipment ETFs Surge 32-48% in One Month, Outpacing Chipmakers

According to News1, in the past month through September 9, South Korean semiconductor equipment ETFs significantly outperformed general chipmaker ETFs. The KODEX AI Semiconductor Equipment Core ETF gained 31.29%, KIWOOM K-Semiconductor North America Supply Chain ETF jumped 32.72%, and SOL Semiconductor Front-End Process ETF rose 29.88%, exceeding broader semiconductor ETFs like KODEX Semiconductor (25.85%) and TIGER Semiconductor (25.69%). Equipment makers HPSP and Joo Sung Engineering surged 48
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KOSPI Breaks Above 7,000 on September 9, Up 1.4% as OpenAI Astra Fuels Chip Demand

According to Newsis, South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 7,051.64 on September 9, rising 1.4% and reclaiming the 7,000-point level for the first time in 33 trading days since July 23. The rally was driven by OpenAI's release of GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced AI model, which intensified competition among big tech firms and fueled expectations for expanded data center investments and memory chip demand. Analysts project KOSPI could advance toward the 8,000 and 10,000 levels, with Samsung Electroni
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Trump Predicts Iran War Ends After Midterms, Confirms U.S. Destroyed 9 Iranian Tankers

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 9, President Trump predicted that the Iran war will end after the November midterm elections and confirmed the U.S. military destroyed nine Iranian oil tankers. Trump stated that Iran faces a deteriorating situation with 300% inflation, and the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz. He also projected oil prices will plummet to below $2 per gallon following the elections.
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South Korea's 61 Securities Firms Post Record Q2 Profit of 5.19 Trillion Won, Up 82% YoY

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, the country's 61 securities companies earned a combined net profit of 5.19 trillion won in the second quarter of 2026, up 82.1% from 2.85 trillion won in the same period last year. Custody fees surged 34% to 6.77 trillion won, while proprietary trading gains jumped 46% to 1.88 trillion won, driven by a 67.8% rally in the KOSPI index from March to June. For the first half of 2026, securities firms accumulated 9.52 trillion won in net profi
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Anthony Pompliano Points Out Bitcoin Rally Continues as Stablecoins Flow In on September 8

According to prominent investor Anthony Pompliano on September 8, Bitcoin's recent 30-day rally signals continued upside potential, with key distinction in capital sources. Pompliano said investors are converting stablecoins into Bitcoin rather than liquidating equity holdings, indicating internal rotation within crypto markets instead of broader capital shift from traditional assets.
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Brent Crude Rallies to $97.92 on Middle East Tensions, First Time Since Late July

According to CNBC, Brent crude for November delivery rose 0.95% to $97.92 per barrel on September 8 (local time), marking the highest level since July 24. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October delivery climbed 1.69% to $93.03 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The rally was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including U.S.-Iran military confrontations and Saudi Aramco refinery attacks. Goldman Sachs raised its year-end and 2027 Brent crude forecasts b
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U.S. Proposes 8 Large-Scale Nuclear Reactors to South Korea, Expected Investment Framework by September 18

According to Chosun Biz, the U.S. has proposed building 8 large-scale nuclear reactors as a follow-up to South Korea's primary $22.3 billion investment in a Texas natural gas combined-cycle power plant, with the investment framework agreement expected around September 18. The two nations are negotiating over reactor types: the U.S. favors Westinghouse's AP1000, while South Korea insists on including at least 2 units of its homegrown APR1400 design. JP Morgan analysts noted that AP1000 selection
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Rubio Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run for Now, Preserves Future Options

According to NBC News, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on September 10 that he currently has no plans to run for president in 2028, but did not completely rule out the possibility in the future. In an interview, Rubio stated: "I don't know what will happen in the future, but right now I have no plans. I am not a candidate for any position, 100% focused on my job." Rubio currently serves as both Secretary of State and acting National Security Advisor under President Trump. According to s
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South Korean Asset Managers Adopt Portfolio Diagnostics, Led by National Pension Fund

According to이데일리, South Korean asset management firms are shifting their competitive strategy from individual asset class performance to comprehensive portfolio diagnostics, as institutional investors demand tailored solutions on September 9. The National Pension Fund has adopted a 'Completion Portfolio' approach, which identifies structural gaps and missing factors or strategies across an institution's entire portfolio rather than evaluating individual asset managers in isolation. This strategy
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Spot Gold Rises 1% to $4,400, Silver Surges 2.3% on Wednesday

On Wednesday (Sept 9), spot gold rose 1.02% to $4,400.29 per ounce, while spot silver surged 2.30% to $67.27 per ounce. COMEX copper futures gained 0.45% to $6.85 per pound. The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index closed up 1.10% at 411.74 points.