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Trump Discloses 1,156 Securities Transactions in July Portfolio Rebalancing

Trump disclosed 1,156 securities transactions in July totaling between $79 million and $270 million as part of a large-scale portfolio rebalancing. The account purchased at least $43.6 million in assets while selling a minimum of $35.6 million during the month. The largest single transactions occurred on July 20, when the account sold Microsoft and Amazon stock positions valued between $5 million and $25 million each. That same day included Oracle stock sales of $1 million to $5 million and Nvidia purchases ranging from $500,010 to $1 million. Positions in Microsoft and Amazon were partially repurchased three days later, with additional trading activity involving SpaceX and Tesla-related targets throughout July.
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Hyperliquid Open Interest Hits All-Time High of $18 Billion

Decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid has reached a new all-time high in open interest, hitting $18 billion. The milestone underscores growing activity on the protocol as traders increase leveraged positions across its decentralized exchange. The record open interest follows a surge in user engagement, with daily active users reaching approximately 283,200 on September 21. Both metrics mark new peaks for the platform, reflecting expanding adoption and liquidity within the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
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BVNK Integrates Stellar Network into Stablecoin Payment Platform

BVNK, the stablecoin payment infrastructure company under Mastercard, has integrated Stellar into its platform to enable cross-border payments, merchant transactions, and fund transfers via a unified API. The integration allows customers to leverage the Stellar network for global payment operations alongside existing blockchain rails. The platform currently processes approximately $39 billion on an annualized basis across more than 130 countries and regions. Mastercard completed its acquisition of BVNK in August, expanding its capabilities in digital asset payment infrastructure.

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Grayscale Rebrands Bitcoin Miners ETF as AI Compute ETF Under New Ticker GCPU

Grayscale has renamed its Bitcoin Miners ETF to the Grayscale AI Compute ETF, changing its NYSE ticker from MNRS to GCPU. The fund now tracks the Indxx High Performance Computing Index, replacing the previous Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index benchmark. The repositioned ETF will invest in companies building and operating AI infrastructure. Approximately half of the holdings will consist of native AI compute firms, while the remainder will include digital infrastructure operators publicly committed to transitioning toward AI businesses, including former Bitcoin mining companies.
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Stablecoin Payment Network Atum Raises $13.5M Seed Round Led by Variant

Stablecoin payment network Atum has completed a $13.5 million seed funding round led by Variant, with participation from PayPal Ventures, Abstract Ventures, Road Capital, Mirana Ventures, First Commit, and Credibly Neutral. The company provides infrastructure for global capital flows across stablecoins and blockchains without issuing tokens or custodying funds. Atum operates as a coordination layer handling authorization, routing, and confirmation for cross-chain stablecoin transactions. The platform also supports AI agent payments through protocols including x402 and MPP. Founder and CEO Pete Cooling previously led Visa's crypto product team before establishing the startup.
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Hong Kong AI Application Stocks Slide as Zhipu Drops Over 10%

Hong Kong's AI application sector extended losses during afternoon trading on September 23, with Zhipu (02513.HK) falling more than 10%. The decline reflects broader weakness across the segment as investors reassess valuations in the space. Kingdee International (00268.HK) dropped over 7%, while Meitu (01357.HK) and MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) also retreated. The synchronized sell-off highlights continued pressure on Hong Kong-listed AI application stocks amid shifting market sentiment.
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Hong Kong Digital Asset Licensing Ordinance Expected to Pass by Early 2027

Hong Kong Legislative Council member Duncan Chiu stated that a new licensing regime ordinance covering virtual asset trading services and custody is expected to be submitted for discussion in the second half of 2026. The legislation aims for passage by year-end or early next year, which will largely clarify the city's digital asset licensing requirements. Chiu noted that the setback of the U.S. CLARITY Act is favorable to Hong Kong in the long run. Additionally, two licensed stablecoin issuers in the jurisdiction are currently testing different application scenarios as the regulatory framework matures.
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Hong Kong SFC Flags Vebit as Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platform

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added Vebit to its list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms, identifying five associated websites. The regulator warned that the platform is not licensed and is suspected of conducting unregulated activities. Vebit allegedly offers spot trading, futures, and futures copy trading services for digital assets through these sites. The SFC cautioned investors that the company lacks proper authorization to operate in Hong Kong and may be engaging in unlicensed regulated activities.
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Luohan Academy: AI and Blockchain Tokens to Drive Third Wave of Fintech

Chen Long, Secretary-General of Luohan Academy, stated that AI and blockchain tokens will drive the third wave of fintech during a keynote at the 2026 Shanghai International Blockchain Week. He outlined three historical waves corresponding to connection, trust, and thinking, identifying internet finance, blockchain asset tokenization, and AI as the respective drivers of each era. Chen described tokens as the fundamental unit for both blockchain trust technology and AI thinking technology. He predicted that AI finance and on-chain finance will converge into "smart-chain" finance, enabling intelligent agents to continuously trade and allocate various assets as trusted entities.
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Musk Predicts China to Close AI Computing Gap Within Three Years

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that China will likely close its computing power gap within two to three years through advancements in lithography technology and chip manufacturing. Speaking in an interview with CCTV Finance, Musk noted that the timeline for resolving these hardware constraints is faster than most observers expect. Musk praised Chinese AI large models as "very outstanding," asserting that their performance per unit of computing power is currently near top global levels. The Tesla CEO emphasized that domestic semiconductor progress will enable China to overcome current computational limitations in the near term.
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NEAR Protocol Launches on Hyperliquid Spot Market

NEAR Protocol has been deployed to the spot market of decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid. The integration enables NEAR/USDC spot trading, which is currently accessible via a dedicated link while the asset completes its initial listing period. Following Hyperliquid's standard deployment process, NEAR will appear in the platform's strict list interface within a few days. Users can trade the pair immediately through the direct access link before the full UI integration is finalized.

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Solana Tests Alpenglow Upgrade to Slash Finality to 150 Milliseconds

Solana has begun testing the Alpenglow upgrade on its established testnet, aiming to reduce transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds. The upgrade requires no changes for end users or wallets, allowing applications to continue executing transactions as usual while significantly improving network speed. Validators participating in the test must run Agave 4.3, the primary Solana client software maintained by Anza. While alternative validator clients exist to reduce single-software dependency risks, this initial migration will rely entirely on Agave. Anza has tentatively scheduled mainnet feature activation for Sept. 28, though the official Alpenglow launch date remains unconfirmed as the testnet transition is still pending.

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Bitcoin Exhibits Rare Market Pattern Not Seen Since 2012

Bitcoin is currently displaying a market setup that has occurred only once since trading began in late 2010, mirroring conditions that preceded a significant rally in 2012. While some cycle models suggest a potentially bullish phase could begin in October or November, the limited sample size prevents definitive conclusions about future price action based solely on this historical precedent. Market dynamics have shifted substantially since 2012, when Bitcoin traded near $10 with thin liquidity. Today’s multi-trillion dollar market features deep institutional participation and complex derivatives across numerous venues, making a percentage rally of similar magnitude significantly harder to achieve compared to Bitcoin's early years.

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Musk Predicts Rise of One-Person Companies Powered by AI and Robots

Elon Musk forecast the emergence of widespread "one-person companies" enabled by individuals controlling hundreds or thousands of physical robots and digital agents. This shift is expected to dramatically amplify human productivity as autonomous systems handle operational scale previously requiring large workforces. Musk also predicted the eventual achievement of universal high income, suggesting that money itself may lose its traditional significance in this future economic paradigm. The vision points toward a transformative era where AI-driven automation fundamentally restructures both business formation and societal wealth distribution.
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AI Startup Mirendil Targets $5B Valuation in New Funding Round

Mirendil, an AI startup founded by former Anthropic researchers, is in discussions to raise up to $1 billion at a $5 billion post-money valuation. Kleiner Perkins is in talks to lead the round with Andreessen Horowitz also participating, marking a significant increase from the company's $1 billion valuation just three months ago. The startup completed a $200 million seed round led by both firms earlier this year. Founded in 2026, Mirendil focuses on developing self-improving AI models and plans to launch a frontier model in early 2027.
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Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Price Level

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $87,000 price level, marking a significant recovery for the leading cryptocurrency. The asset successfully regained this key threshold as market participants respond to shifting momentum in digital asset markets. The move back above $87,000 signals renewed buying interest and establishes this price point as a critical level to watch for near-term directional movement. Traders are monitoring whether Bitcoin can sustain trading above this mark or if resistance will emerge at current levels.
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Tesla Bitcoin Holdings Surge $122M to Near $1 Billion Milestone

Tesla's Bitcoin treasury gained $122.62 million in value this week as BTC rallied 14%, pushing total holdings to $994.90 million. The automaker now sits just $5.1 million away from the $1 billion valuation mark for its crypto reserves. The company continues to hold exactly 11,509 BTC, maintaining the same position for four consecutive years without executing any on-chain transactions. This passive strategy has generated approximately $100 million in unrealized gains during the recent market upswing alone.

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BitMEX Exchange Officially Ceases Operations, Urges Immediate Fund Withdrawals

BitMEX exchange officially ceased operations at 12:00 UTC+8 on September 23, following its shutdown announcement in July. While user funds remain safe and withdrawal functions are still active, the platform has halted all deposits and warns users not to transfer assets to BitMEX addresses. Users are strongly advised to withdraw remaining balances immediately. Accounts with outstanding funds will incur a monthly maintenance fee for KYC-verified users, charged at an annualized rate of 1% or $50 equivalent, whichever is higher. Login access remains available solely to facilitate withdrawals.

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Nansen Adds Analytics Support for Robinhood Crypto Chain

Nansen has integrated analytics support for the Robinhood Crypto Chain, enabling users to track network activity, transaction flows, and ecosystem growth. The platform provides comprehensive onchain trend monitoring for traders active on the newly launched network. Users can also leverage Nansen AI to interpret chain data and gain insights into Robinhood Chain metrics. This integration expands analytical coverage for the platform as it develops its blockchain infrastructure and user base.
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Musk Predicts 100 Billion Humanoid Robots Within 20 Years

Tesla CEO Elon Musk forecasted that the global humanoid robot population could reach 100 billion within two decades during an interview with CCTV Finance. He projected at least 1 billion units within ten years and potentially 10 billion within fifteen years, envisioning a future where individuals own personal robots for elder care, childcare, education, and labor. Musk described a scenario where single users could manage hundreds or thousands of physical robots and digital agents simultaneously. The Tesla CEO emphasized practical applications including personalized tutoring and domestic assistance as key drivers for mass adoption of humanoid robotics technology.

Trump Discloses 1,156 Securities Transactions in July Portfolio Rebalancing

Hyperliquid Open Interest Hits All-Time High of $18 Billion

BVNK Integrates Stellar Network into Stablecoin Payment Platform

Grayscale Rebrands Bitcoin Miners ETF as AI Compute ETF Under New Ticker GCPU

Stablecoin Payment Network Atum Raises $13.5M Seed Round Led by Variant

Hong Kong AI Application Stocks Slide as Zhipu Drops Over 10%

Hong Kong Digital Asset Licensing Ordinance Expected to Pass by Early 2027

Hong Kong SFC Flags Vebit as Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platform

Luohan Academy: AI and Blockchain Tokens to Drive Third Wave of Fintech

Musk Predicts China to Close AI Computing Gap Within Three Years

NEAR Protocol Launches on Hyperliquid Spot Market

Solana Tests Alpenglow Upgrade to Slash Finality to 150 Milliseconds

Bitcoin Exhibits Rare Market Pattern Not Seen Since 2012

Musk Predicts Rise of One-Person Companies Powered by AI and Robots

AI Startup Mirendil Targets $5B Valuation in New Funding Round

Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Price Level

Tesla Bitcoin Holdings Surge $122M to Near $1 Billion Milestone

BitMEX Exchange Officially Ceases Operations, Urges Immediate Fund Withdrawals

Nansen Adds Analytics Support for Robinhood Crypto Chain

Musk Predicts 100 Billion Humanoid Robots Within 20 Years