Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Apple Unveils Redesigned Siri AI and A20 Pro Chip as CEO John Ternus Makes Debut

In briefApple introduced Siri AI at its “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9, running on Googles Gemini technology under a deal reportedly worth about $1 billion a year, and confirmed it wont work on any iPhone or iPad in the European Union at launch.The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max ship with the A20 Pro, Apples first chip built on TSMCs 2-nanometer process, featuring a dual Neural Engine with 32 cores, double the previous generation.Apples first foldable, the iPhone Duo, starts at $1,999 for 256GB, tops out near $3,000, and wont reach stores until October, a month after the rest of the lineup.　　John Ternus ran his first keynote as Apples chief executive on Wednesday, opening the “Surprise and Shine” event eight days into the job. He took over from Tim Cook on September 1, with Cook shifting to executive chairman after 15 years running the company.　　Ternus used the stage to introduce a redesigned Siri and a new 2-nanometer chip, built with AI performance in mind.　　Myriad: How high will Nvidia trade in Sept？ Click to make your prediction.　　“This is the fastest chip ever put into an iPhone,” Ternus said on stage, referring to the new A20 Pro. He framed the

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World Prediction Market Launches on Solana With 1 Million-User Waitlist

World has launched its standalone prediction market platform on Solana, opening world.xyz to more than one million waitlisted users. The platform expands World beyond Phantom, where its markets have been available since July. According to World over 150,000 markets have come into existence in sports, crypto, politics, finance, economics, and culture.　　Ad　　Ad　　World Brings Standalone Prediction Markets to Solana　　The launch features all of the NFL regular-season games, seven soccer leagues, Formula 1, and the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Users can also swap markets linked to the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.　　All markets have ‘yes’ and ‘no’ contracts, and the prices of these contracts range from $0 to $1. Contracts are settled with CASH, Phantoms dollar-backed stablecoin. World acts as a non-custodial protocol, and orders are sent to liquidity providers on Solana.　　World does not require users to have a brokerage account or exchange registration to use it. However, there are still network fees requirements for Phantom users for opening and closing positions.　　Discover more　　Open Trading Account　　Stock　　FINANCE　　Even before releasing its stand-alone website, World had already integrated prediction markets into Phantom. Since June 1, 2026, Worlds prediction market service has supported positions opened under the service.　　Ad　　Ad　　Chainlink Provides Automated Market Resolution　　World leverages Chainlink Data Streams and the

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Kalshi has filed to launch gold and silver perps

Kalshi has filed to list two dollar-settled perpetual futures tied to gold and silver, extending its no-expiry contract lineup beyond 18 cryptocurrencies for eligible U.S. traders.　　SummaryGOLDPERP and SILVERPERP are scheduled to begin trading on Sept. 9.Both contracts use Pyth Network prices and settle in U.S. dollars.Kalshi filed the products through the CFTCs self-certification process.The contracts will trade around the clock without fixed expiration dates.　　Kalshis Sept. 9 regulatory filings with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission show that the company plans to list GOLDPERP and SILVERPERP through its registered derivatives exchange.　　Under the proposed terms, each product would give traders exposure to changes in the relevant metals spot price without requiring delivery of physical gold or silver. Both contracts would settle in U.S. dollars and remain open indefinitely, according to the filings.　　The company submitted the contracts under CFTC Regulation 40.2(a), which allows a designated contract market to certify that a new product follows the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulators rules. Unlike a formal approval proceeding, self-certification does not necessarily involve an affirmative vote by the commission on each contract.　　Discover more　　Currencies & Foreign Exchange　　stock　　Distributed & Cloud Computing　　Kalshi gold and silver perps will use Pyth prices　　According to the contract terms, GOLDPERP will track the

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Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) Stock: U.S. Maritime Defense Unit Enters New Brand Era

TLDR　　ESLT rises 1.62% to $719.97 as its U.S. maritime defense unit adopts a new name.Sparton and Logos Technologies now operate together as Twenty-Six Defense Maritime.The maritime unit keeps sonobuoys, undersea electronics and advanced imagery work.Twenty-Six Defense employs about 3,300 people across eight U.S. states in defense.Elbit keeps the historic Sparton name across its established sonobuoy portfolio.　　Elbit Systems Ltd. at $719.97, up 1.62%, after its U.S. maritime defense unit adopted a new identity. Sparton DeLeon Springs and Logos Technologies now operate as Twenty-Six Defense Maritime under Elbit Systems American business. The change keeps core maritime programs intact while aligning the unit with the broader Twenty-Six Defense brand.　　Elbit Systems Ltd., ESLT　　Twenty-Six Defense Maritime Replaces Sparton and Logos Names　　Twenty-Six Defense Maritime now combines Sparton‘s undersea defense operations with Logos Technologies’ advanced imagery capabilities under one operating name. The unit will continue producing high-performance sonobuoys, undersea electronics, sensing systems, and imagery solutions for U.S. defense customers. Donnelly Bohan will remain chief executive, providing leadership continuity during the transition into the new brand structure.　　Discover more　　Distributed & Cloud Computing　　Stocks & Bonds　　NEWS　　The rebrand follows the launch of Twenty-Six Defense, formerly known as Elbit Systems of America across its United States operations. That business employs about 3,300 people

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Japanese Yen: Strength builds against US Dollar ahead of BoJ decision – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret highlight ongoing Japanese Yen (JPY) outperformance, with USD/JPY drifting toward key support near 153 and the 2026 low around 152. Markets fully price a 25 bp Bank of Japan (BoJ) hike on September 18. They see risks tilted to further Yen gains as positioning looks increasingly offside and resistance now comes in around 155.　　Upside risk for JPY as BoJ looms　　“The JPY is outperforming with a modest 0.2% gain and clearly ignoring the terms of trade implications of the latest rally in oil prices.”　　“Risk for the JPY remains firmly tilted to the upside as market participants assess the state of sentiment and positioning that look increasingly offside in a market that has shifted from official intervention support and evolved to fundamentally-driven BoJ-led gains.”　　“Data releases have been limited and the calendar remains relatively empty into the end of the week, offering little in terms of event risk ahead of the BoJ decision on September 18th—where a 25bpt rate hike is fully priced.”　　“For USD/JPY, recent price action leans toward support around 153 as we note the absence of any additional support ahead of the 2026 low near 152.”　　“In terms of resistance we now expect it at

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How Tether’s $45 million crackdown drove Southeast Asian scam compounds into an ‘unfreezable’ decentralized stablecoin

Tether is pursuing Xinbi Guarantee across its USDT payment network, freezing operational wallets as the sanctioned marketplace tries to keep transacting.　　Related Asset Tether USDT · Stablecoin　　Blockchain analytics firm Bitrace said on Sept. 9 that more than $45 million in USDT had been frozen across at least 22 operational addresses linked to Xinbi, including wallets used to receive, route, and withdraw funds.　　Xinbis Tether USDT Impacted Addresses (Source: Bitrace)　　The action targets a network already under government scrutiny. The UK sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee in March, identifying it as a major Chinese-language crypto marketplace and money-laundering hub serving Southeast Asian scam compounds.　　Tether targeted Xinbis USDT infrastructure　　The $45 million freeze reached beyond wallets simply holding Xinbi-linked funds.　　Bitrace said the targets included recently used deposit, intermediary, and withdrawal addresses, outgoing hot wallets operated by Xinbi payment service Xpay, and wallets belonging to third parties with close financial ties to the marketplace.　　That breadth suggests the action aimed to disrupt Xinbis ability to move money, rather than only immobilizing assets already sitting in known addresses.　　Bitrace contrasted the operation with a 2024 action against Huione Group, when about $29.6 million was frozen in a single address while other operational wallets remained usable. In Xinbis case, restrictions spread across the

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Messi Builds A Soccer Ownership Portfolio: Why He Purchased Eldense

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 06: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after winning and becoming champion following the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Final match between Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)　　Getty Images　　Lionel Messis move to become the majority shareholder of Eldense is, on its surface, a modest transaction. This is not a superstar buying into a Champions League club or making a splashy statement purchase.　　Eldense plays in Spain‘s second division, is based near a small port city and just fired its manager after a poor start to the season. But the deal is worth more scrutiny than its size suggests because of what it reveals about Messi’s evolving post-playing priorities and because of the pattern it fits into.　　This is now the second Spanish club Messi has invested in, following his purchase of fifth-division Barcelona-based side UE Cornella this past April. Two acquisitions in quick succession is no longer a one-off gesture of goodwill toward the country that made him a superstar — its the start of a portfolio.　　An athlete moving into ownership after their playing days is hardly new. What‘s

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Secret Service Freezes $52.8 Million in Crypto Tied to Telegram Bazaar Behind Global Scams

In briefThe U.S. Secret Service froze $52.8 million in USDT held across 52 wallets tied to Xinbi Guarantee on September 8, using intelligence from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.Treasurys OFAC designated Xinbi a “significant transnational criminal organization” the same day, and the DOJs Scam Center Strike Force says it has now seized $938 million since launching in November 2025.Xinbi called the freeze “arbitrary” and moved $2.8 million into USDD, a stablecoin that lacks USDTs built-in freeze switch—though its reserves are partly backed by USDT anyway.　　The U.S. Secret Service froze $52.8 million in cryptocurrency linked to Xinbi Guarantee on September 8, a Chinese-language marketplace that runs on Telegram and sells the tools scammers need to defraud people worldwide.　　The government agents worked with Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic to identify and freeze the funds. “Elliptic has been tracking Xinbi and its wallet infrastructure for several years, and our intelligence directly enabled the freezing action, as well as the sanctions imposed on Xinbi today by the United States,” the company said today in a statement.　　Myriad: Next round of Iran peace talks？ Click to make your prediction.　　Fifty-two wallets were frozen beginning at 8am UTC on Sept 8, all holding USDT, Tethers dollar-pegged stablecoin. Two of those

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Bitcoin fails to reclaim $80K as Bessent fuels yen strength around 153 per dollar

Bitcoin (BTC) struggled below $80,000 on Wednesday as attention refocused on the Japanese yen.　　Key points:Bitcoin saw further macro headwinds as US-Iran strikes pushed Brent crude oil above $100 per barrel.The Japanese yen continued to trade around 153 per dollar, its highest levels since February as yen shorts stayed near record highs.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at further interventions in yen currency markets to come.　　Bitcoin lacks momentum as Iran strikes sour risk-asset mood　　Data from TradingView showed the local upside in the BTC/USD pair reversing as it attempted to revisit the $80,000 mark. BTC is currently down by around 0.4% on the day.　　BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView　　US stocks also drifted lower at the Wall Street open, fueled by fresh US strikes on Iranian oil tankers. The tensions helped send oil prices to new three-month highs, building on gains from the day prior.　　At the time of writing, WTI crude traded above $96 per barrel, while Brent crude surged above $101 per barrel for the first time since late July.　　CFDs on Brent crude oil one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView　　Traders also eyed fresh developments in the yen as Japans currency hit its highest levels against the dollar since February. It is currently at $0.0065, up

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U.S. Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction

U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, has completed a live cross-border payment using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain.　　The pilot moved funds between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe, with USBDC issued and transferred on the public Stellar network. It also tested the stablecoin‘s minting, redemption, freezing and clawback functions while integrating with the bank’s existing risk, compliance and operations systems.　　The transaction validated U.S. Banks internally developed Digital Asset Platform, which connects tokenized assets with its traditional banking infrastructure, the bank said Wednesday. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based bank is exploring additional uses including cross-border treasury operations, liquidity management and moving collateral onchain.　　The pilot builds on U.S. Banks broader push into digital assets. In October 2025, the bank established a dedicated Digital Assets and Money Movement unit focused on stablecoin issuance, crypto custody, asset tokenization and digital money movement.　　The countrys sixth-largest financial institution by assets, U.S. Bank has been testing custom stablecoin issuance on Stellar since at least November 2025, working alongside PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation.　　Related: Jack Dorseys Block seeks US trust bank charter for Bitcoin, stablecoin　　Banks deepen stablecoin push　　While American banks have pushed back against allowing stablecoin issuers and crypto platforms

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