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Mars Finance news, September 3: Market news: The Bank of Japan is reportedly inclined to raise interest rates by 25 basis points and plans to adopt flexible policy measures going forward.

Zcash will implement the NU7 upgrade, which will stop accepting version 4 transactions involving funds from the Sprout pool. If ZEC is not transferred before the upgrade, holders may be unable to spend the associated funds; Sprout funds will not be destroyed and access may be recoverable in the future, but they may also become permanently unspendable. NU7 will activate on the testnet on October 6, and whether it will activate on the mainnet as scheduled on November 5 will be decided on October 20. The upgrade will also reduce the target block time from 75 seconds to 25 seconds while maintaining the halving schedule.

Mars Finance reports that the OECD said AI-driven investment helped the global economy perform slightly better than expected this year, but the commodity price shock triggered by conflicts in the Middle East is expected to weigh on economic growth momentum in 2027. The OECD forecasts global economic growth will rise to 3%, down from its June forecast of 3.1%. AI infrastructure spending has become an important pillar supporting economic resilience, but the global outlook remains affected by factors such as volatility in energy markets.

Mars Finance reports that on September 23, the OECD said it expects the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank to raise interest rates once more this year, then keep rates stable in 2027. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its key interest rate to 2% by the end of 2027. The Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged for most of 2027, with its next policy move likely to be a rate cut.

Mars Finance reported that on September 23, according to market data, Hong Kong stocks closed lower, with the Hang Seng Index falling 1.01% and the Hang Seng TECH Index declining 1.33%. Technology stocks came under pressure, with Tencent Holdings falling 2.35% and Alibaba-SW dropping 4.36%. Hong Kong’s “two leading large-model companies” declined, with Zhipu plunging 12.4% and MINIMAX-W falling 3.89%.

InCabin Europe 2026 opened in Barcelona, where MINIEYE unveiled its DFR driver function readiness model and completed its adaptation for E-NCAP 2026. By incorporating inputs such as arousal and cognitive load, the model provides closed-loop interventions across Levels 0–3. MINIEYE also introduced child-left-behind and drunk-driving detection, building an active in-cabin safety system. During the event, it also launched BamBam, a localized European cockpit large language model assistant, adding gaze tracking and exterior object recognition to cover people, vehicles, homes, and office scenarios. The company showcased full-stack products including iPilot 4 Lite. In the first half of the year, its products entered mass production with more than 40 automakers, and its solutions were sold in over 10 countries, including those in the European Union, Australia, and Mexico.

Bitcoin lending protocol Zest Protocol has released proof of its mainnet deployment. The Bitcoin Collateral Vaults mainnet demo can be independently verified, with 3 BTC transactions and 7 ETH transactions made public. The BTC is locked in mainnet vaults without wrapping or bridging, enabling users to borrow stablecoins on Ethereum and other EVM chains. This is currently in the prototype phase and will proceed in two stages: Stage 1 uses presigned transactions to restrict BTC settlement paths, while Stage 2 transitions to BitVM verification. A functioning prototype is already available, and the team is accelerating the full deployment.

Mars Finance reported that Lens Technology stated on an interactive platform that it has overcome technical barriers including ultra-precision surface polishing, completed customer validation for HDD glass disks, and begun small-batch shipments. In the embodied intelligence sector, the company is engaged in deep collaboration with multiple leading domestic and international customers across intelligent manufacturing processes such as precision machining of robotic components, joint module production, and complete-machine assembly. It has secured key positions in core components including robotic head modules, dexterous hands, and joint modules, as well as complete-machine assembly, with cumulative shipments ranking among the industry’s leaders. The specific customer names, product categories supplied to each customer, and supply schedules cannot be disclosed due to commercial confidentiality.

According to reports, Hsin-Ju, a former partner and head of platform at Hack VC, was found dead in California’s Mojave Desert on August 24 at the age of 37. The cause of death remains under investigation, and it is unclear whether it was due to extreme heat, illness, or other factors. On August 23, she said she refused to settle and planned to publicly disclose evidence from her time at Hack VC on August 26, alleging issues involving health insurance, legal pressure, and more. Hack VC expressed concern about the incident but declined to disclose details publicly.

Mars Finance reported on September 23 that Zhengxi Metal completed a tens-of-millions-of-yuan angel round of financing, with investment from CAS Star. The funds will be used for technology validation, R&D, capacity expansion, and marketing. The company has developed an integrated plasma atomization-CVD process capable of producing Moxene copper powder, with a sphericity of >95%, graphene coverage of >95%, and oxygen content of <50 ppm. The product has completed pilot testing and entered mass supply. Electrical conductivity has increased by 6%, thermal conductivity by 11%, and mechanical performance by 37%. The products target the energy and power, aerospace, and high-end manufacturing sectors, advancing the commercialization of copper-based high-strength, high-conductivity composite materials. The company plans to be established in 2026, with a team from the Moxene Metal Materials team at the Beijing Graphene Institute.

Mars Finance reports that market sources say Nvidia-backed Firmus is seeking $10 billion in financing to develop artificial intelligence chips.

Dongfeng Motor General Manager Feng Changjun traveled to Shenzhen on September 22 to meet with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei and senior executives. The two sides discussed deepening strategic cooperation, product and technology collaboration, and future vehicle models, focusing on jointly developed models such as the Yijing X9, Mengshi X700, and Voyah Dreamer 9, as well as intelligent technology implementation and market coordination. Under the Dongfeng Rising East 2030 framework, Dongfeng is advancing related plans and has launched initiatives including Tianjing Zero Carbon, Embodied Intelligent Vehicle Full-Domain Protection, and Tianji Sailing. The two sides will continue to deepen cooperation and develop intelligent mobility solutions for the future.

On September 23, altcoins continued to rise. MET gained 35.63% over 24 hours to $0.386, while BCH rose 33.3% to $357.2. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange launched UNI and BCH futures trading. Tokens gaining more than 20% included SUPER, CHR, ALLO, ZRO, PENGU, and TIA; those gaining more than 10% included NIL, SENT, BONK, GRT, UNI, GPS, BB, MARSCOIN, and others.