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Kraken Parent Payward Postpones IPO to No Earlier Than Q2 2027

According to informed sources cited by ChainCatcher, Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has postponed its initial public offering to no earlier than Q2 2027. The company had previously shelved its multi-billion-dollar IPO plan in March due to challenging market conditions. Payward submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in confidential form in November 2025, following a $800 million funding round that valued the company at $
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Bitcoin Gains 24.9% in August, First Positive Month Since 2021

According to Bitfinex, Bitcoin gained 24.9% in August, marking its first positive month since 2021. This represents the largest monthly gain for BTC since November 2024. The substantial increase reflects a potential shift in market sentiment, with traders reassessing strategies amid mixed signals in the broader crypto landscape.
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20:11

Stand With Crypto Announces CLARITY Act Cloture Vote for September 15

According to Stand With Crypto, a cloture vote on the CLARITY Act is scheduled for September 15, 2026. The advocacy organization is encouraging community members to support the vote, which aims to establish clearer regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry. The CLARITY Act seeks to address regulatory uncertainties affecting digital asset operations.
20:11

Fear and Greed Index Released on September 2

According to Jin10, the Fear and Greed Index was released on September 2, 2026 (after U.S. market close). The specific index reading was not disclosed in the initial report.
20:07

21 Banks Including Goldman Sachs, BofA Plan Joint Dollar Stablecoin Launch by H1 2027

According to a joint statement, twenty-one banks and asset managers including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Citi on Tuesday committed to form a company that will issue a U.S. dollar stablecoin, targeting a first-half 2027 launch. The consortium spans North America, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and has more than doubled since an initial 10-bank exploration announced in October 2025. The company formation is planned for the second half of 2026, subject to closing condition
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20:02

Bitcoin Hashrate Enters First Bear Market on Aug. 28 as AI Pulls Computing Power, CEO Says

According to Rapha Zagury, CEO of Twenty One Capital, Bitcoin hashrate entered its first bear market on Aug. 28, after peaking near 1.3 zettahashes per second late last year. The network has experienced a gradual decline since then, marking the longest period Bitcoin has spent below a hashrate record without recovering, Zagury said during his keynote at the Bitcoin Asia 2026 conference in Hong Kong. The shift differs from China's 2021 mining crackdown, as AI and high-performance computing compan
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20:01

Archer Exchange Launches Spot Trading on Solana

According to the Solana Foundation, Archer Exchange has launched an orderbook exchange designed for spot markets on Solana. The platform allows market makers to connect and access direct trading flow from leading applications and aggregators, enhancing trading infrastructure on the network.
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20:01

Apple CEO John Ternus Takes Over From Tim Cook on September 1

According to analysts at Moor Insights and Strategy, John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, September 1, with Cook transitioning to executive chairman of the board. At 51 years old, Ternus is roughly a decade younger than the typical CEO, positioning him to lead Apple through its artificial intelligence transition. Ternus, previously head of Apple's hardware engineering, brings product-focused expertise distinct from Cook's operational background, which analysts vi
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19:58

US Dollar Index Falls 0.08% to 99.595 on September 2

According to Jin10, the U.S. dollar index declined 0.08% on September 2, closing at 99.595. Against major currencies at New York market close: the euro weakened to 1.1586 USD (from 1.1590), sterling fell to 1.3487 USD (from 1.3514), the yen strengthened to 158.94 per USD (from 160.20), the Swiss franc edged up to 0.8133 per USD (from 0.8118), the Canadian dollar weakened to 1.3841 per USD (from 1.3894), and the Swedish krona firmed to 9.6250 per USD (from 9.6188).
19:57

Japan's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 3.0175%, First Time Above 3% Since 1996

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's 10-year bond yield rose to 3.0175% on September 2, climbing 2.17 basis points and reaching a high of 3.0226% during the session. This marked the first time the yield has exceeded 3% since September 1996, following six consecutive trading days of gains amid a broader global bond selloff. While concerns have emerged about potential disorderly yen carry trade liquidation, strategists from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley indicated risks remain limited. Goldman S
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19:55

Bloomberg Commodity Index Falls 0.74% to 35.6390 on September 2 Close, CBOT Grains Decline

According to Bloomberg, the Bloomberg Commodity Index fell 0.74% to 35.6390 on Wednesday's New York close (September 2), with trading mostly ranging near 35.40 earlier in the session. CBOT corn futures declined 0.64%, wheat futures fell 0.99%, and soybeans dropped 0.84% to $13.0875 per bushel. Soybean meal futures fell 0.91% and soybean oil futures lost 2.33%. Among livestock contracts, lean hog futures rose 0.18% while live cattle futures fell 0.97% and feeder cattle futures declined 0.13%.
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