US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Extend Net Inflow Streak to Three Weeks, Add $986.9 Million Last Week

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted net inflows for a third straight week, signaling a recovery in institutional demand for digital-asset exposure. The Block reported on September 7, citing SoSoValue data, that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew

[Analysis] 116,000 Ether Withdrawn From Exchanges in 48 Hours, Raising Prospect of Major Price Swings

More than 116,000 Ether has been withdrawn from cryptocurrency exchanges over the past 48 hours, raising the prospect of major price swings. On September 6, crypto analyst Ali Martinez wrote on X that more than 116,000 Ether had been pulled from exch

MENA Crypto Trading Surges to $350 Billion Annually; Saudi Growth Reaches 154%

The cryptocurrency market in the Middle East and North Africa is growing rapidly, with annual on-chain transaction volume rising to about $350 billion. Wu Blockchain reported on September 6 that the Bitcoin Policy Institute said annual on-chain crypt

Sept. 7 Economic, Crypto Calendar: Eurozone Q2 GDP, US Labor Day Market Holiday

Today's Main Economic Events ▶︎Monday, Sept. 7: △ US financial markets closed for Labor Day △ Eurozone second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) at 6 p.m. Today's Main Cryptocurrency Events ▶︎Monday, Sept. 7: △ Canopy (CNPY) trading support and air

Solana Launchpad StonkFun Integrates With Raydium LaunchLab, Sending STONK Up 250% in a Day

STONK, the native token of Solana-based token launchpad StonkFun, surged more than 250% in a day after the platform announced an integration with Raydium’s LaunchLab. The token was trading around $0.16 as of 4:30 p.m. on September 6, up more than 250

Ukraine Seeks Air Defense, Energy Aid as War May Last Another Winter After US-Russia Talks

Ukraine is seeking a support package from its allies, including stronger air defenses, energy assistance and supplies of US liquefied natural gas, as it prepares for the possibility that the war with Russia could last through another winter. Bloomber

Fractional Investing Has Electronic Securities Too. What Sets Tokenized Securities Apart?

South Korea’s digital securities market is coming into clearer focus ahead of the February launch of its tokenized securities, or STO, framework. The Korea Exchange is set to open an electronic-securities-based market for fractional investment produc

Japan’s Remixpoint Sells All Altcoins, Shifts Crypto Holdings to Bitcoin

Remixpoint, a listed Japanese company, has sold all of its Dogecoin, Ether, Solana and XRP holdings and refocused its crypto asset strategy on Bitcoin. CoinDesk reported on September 3 that Remixpoint sold about 2.8 million Dogecoin on September 1 fo

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Return to Net Inflows With $101.15 Million Haul

US spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds returned to net inflows after one day of outflows, drawing in more than $100 million. Trader T data showed the funds recorded combined net inflows of $101.15 million on September 2. The reversal came a day after

South Korea Speeds Up Digital Asset Framework Bill, but FSC Task Force Will Run Through 2028

South Korea’s government and ruling party have pledged to accelerate work in the second half of this year on the Digital Asset Basic Act, the second phase of the country’s virtual-asset legislation. But follow-up steps needed to put the framework in

Gold Holds Rebound Near $4,385 After Trump Signals Brief Iran Conflict

Gold held its rebound after President Donald Trump signaled any military action involving Iran would be short-lived, easing fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict. Softer expectations for additional US interest-rate increases also supported prices

Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events: US Beige Book, Jobless Claims Due

Today’s Key Economic Events ▶ Sept. 3 (Thursday): △US Beige Book (3 a.m. Korea time) △US initial jobless claims (9:30 p.m. Korea time) △US July trade balance (9:30 p.m. Korea time) △US August services purchasing managers’ index (10:45 p.m. Korea time

Broadcom Sees AI Chip Revenue Reaching $230 Billion by Fiscal 2028, Boosting Hopes of Gains Against Nvidia

Broadcom’s projection for a surge in artificial intelligence chip sales over the next two years is fueling expectations that it can expand its foothold in an AI semiconductor market dominated by Nvidia. Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan said on an ear

New York Fed’s Williams Says Treasury Yield Surge Reflects Strong Economy, Keeps September Rate-Hike View Open

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said the recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields reflects a resilient economy and stronger growth expectations, not stress in financial markets. Williams told CNBC on September 2 that higher Treasury yiel

US-Iran Conflict Escalates Again as Trump Warns of More Strikes, Tehran Threatens ‘More Destructive’ Response

Military conflict between the US and Iran is intensifying again after both sides exchanged large-scale attacks following a weeks-long lull. Reuters reported on September 2 that US Central Command said it had completed a series of airstrikes a day ear

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Swing to $236.47 Million Net Outflow in One Day

US spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds swung back to net outflows after a day, with more than $200 million leaving the products. Trader T data showed US spot-Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows of $236.47 million on Sept. 1. The shift came one tr

Bitcoin, Ethereum Need Just 3 Entities to Influence Block Production; Solana Needs 19

Bitcoin and Ethereum each need just three entities to reach a level at which they could influence block production, according to a joint study by Glassnode and Ark Invest. In the report published on September 1, Glassnode and Ark Invest analyzed the

Robinhood Wallet Allows Card Purchases of Memecoins Without KYC; JPMorgan’s Chase Seeks Visa Probe

Users can buy memecoins with credit cards on Robinhood Wallet and the social trading app Fomo without a separate know-your-customer, or KYC, process. The Block reported on September 1 that users could buy memecoins including dogwifhat, or WIF, direct

Kospi Opens 3.08% Lower at 6,625.47; Kosdaq Falls 2.25%

Oil Rises for Third Day as US-Iran Clash Escalates, WTI Near $91

International oil prices rose for a third straight trading day as renewed fighting between the US and Iran fueled concern over potential disruptions to crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg reported on September 1 that West Texas In

Hyperliquid Strategies Lifts Equity Financing Cap to $2.5 Billion, Allowing for More HYPE Purchases

Nasdaq-listed Hyperliquid Strategies has raised the limit on funding it can secure through share sales to $2.5 billion. Wu Blockchain reported on Sept. 1 that the company increased the total cap on its ChEF equity financing agreement to $2.5 billion

Bitcoin Holds Near $78,000 as Rising Oil, Treasury Yields Stall Further Gains

Bitcoin steadied near $78,000 after surging 24% last month, with higher crude prices and rising US Treasury yields capping further gains. CoinDesk reported on Sept. 1 that Bitcoin traded slightly above $78,400 during Asian hours. It has moved between

Thailand SEC Proposes Opening Overseas Crypto Derivatives to Retail Investors

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to allow retail investors to access overseas cryptocurrency derivatives. Cointelegraph reported on September 1 that the Thai SEC had released draft rule changes that would let intermediaries

Kalshi Permanently Bars Former US Representative George Santos in First Such Ban

Kalshi has permanently barred former US Representative George Santos from trading on its prediction-market platform, marking the first lifetime ban the company has imposed on a user. The Block reported on Aug. 31 that, according to a disciplinary set

Gold Holds Near $4,440 as Renewed US-Iran Fighting, Rate-Hike Fears Limit Gains

Gold traded in a narrow range near $4,440 as rising oil prices stoked inflation concerns and reinforced worries about another US interest-rate increase. As of 8:52 a.m. on Sept. 1, spot gold was up 0.2% from the previous session at $4,448.64 an ounce

OpenSea Officially Adds Solana NFT Trading Four Years After Initial Rollout

Global non-fungible token marketplace OpenSea has begun supporting trading in Solana-based NFTs, expanding its multichain marketplace. The Block reported on August 31 that OpenSea has started allowing users to buy, sell and trade NFTs issued on the S

Polymarket Seeks $1 Billion in New Funding at $21 Billion Valuation

Blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket is seeking a new $1 billion funding round that would lift its valuation to $21 billion. Bloomberg reported on Aug. 31 that venture capital firm 1789 Capital is leading the round. The financing wo

Strive Buys 1,800 More Bitcoin, Climbs to No. 5 Among Public Companies

Strive has climbed to fifth place among publicly traded companies by Bitcoin holdings after buying more of the cryptocurrency as part of its Bitcoin treasury strategy. TD Cowen raised its price target on the company following the purchase. The Block

Trump Posts AI Video Claiming Iran’s Kharg Island Is ‘Being Blown to Pieces’; No Attack Confirmed

President Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main crude export hub, was under attack, but there was no confirmation that any strike had taken place. Reuters reported on August 31 that Trump shared a short post

Samsung, SK Hynix Bonuses May Lift Korea Growth by Up to 0.09 Point Next Year, BOK Says

Bigger bonuses at Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. tied to the semiconductor boom could lift South Korea’s economic growth by as much as 0.09 percentage point next year as the payouts feed through to household spending, the Bank of Korea sai