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Hivemind Digital Group Secures $17 Million Strategic Financing Led by M&G Investments
According to an official announcement from Hivemind, its subsidiary Hivemind Digital Group has completed a $17 million strategic financing round, led by M&G Investments, with participation from CPIC Investment Management (H.K.), ZA Bank, FalconX, and Sonic Boom Ventures, among others. Alex Seddon, Head of Impact and Private Equity at M&G Investments, will join the company's board of directors.
Morgan Stanley: US Treasury Doubles Long-Term Treasury Buyback Volume; Signaling Value Outweighs Substantive Impact
According to TechFlow research, Morgan Stanley's August 20 report noted that the U.S. Treasury will increase the size of its liquidity-supporting repo operations for the 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year tenors from $2 billion per transaction to at least $4 billion, effective September 9. This marks the first adjustment to the repurchase volume outside of the quarterly refinancing window since the repo program launched in May 2024. The two tenors combined add $1.6 billion in notional amount, corresponding to approximately $19.3 million in DV01 (price change per one-basis-point move in rates), with a risk impact roughly double that of the November 2023 "supply surprise." Morgan Stanley stated that the Treasury's decision to expand repurchases ahead of schedule outside the quarterly refinancing window aims to signal close monitoring of long-end interest rate dynamics to the market, thereby buying time for the November refinancing window. The recent rise in the 10-year Treasury yield and curve steepening primarily reflect the market's repricing of energy prices and central bank policy trajectories, rather than concerns over deficits or supply. Morgan Stanley maintains its recommendation for a 7-year versus 30-year Treasury curve steepening trade, targeting a spread of 100 basis points (currently around 71 basis points). On the FX front, coordinated volatility in gold and the Swiss franc hit an annual peak on August 19; should the U.S. dollar policy narrative reassert itself, EUR/USD is likely to approach 1.2150.
QCP: US-Japan Joint Intervention in FX Market to Support Yen May Impact Crypto Asset Liquidity
According to QCP Group, the US Treasury, via the New York Fed, jointly purchased yen with the Japanese Ministry of Finance last Friday, marking the first US-Japan joint foreign exchange intervention action specifically to support the yen since 1998. Meanwhile, the US 30-year Treasury yield briefly rose to about 5.27%, hitting a new high since 2007, before falling back to 5.24%. QCP pointed out that the transmission path of this intervention to the crypto market mainly unfolds through yen carry trades—rapid yen appreciation may force investors holding yen funding positions to deleverage and buy back yen, subsequently affecting risk assets including BTC and ETH, reenacting the market volatility triggered by carry trade unwinding in August 2024. QCP reminded that current macro monitoring indicators should take the USD/JPY exchange rate, Japan funding costs, and US long-end Treasury yields into consideration; fiscal policy operations are increasingly becoming an important variable affecting the direction of global liquidity.
Analysis: OpenAI IPO Delay Rumors Impact Market Sentiment, US Stock Futures Fall, Tech and Chip Sectors Lead Declines
US stock futures fell across the board on Friday, with the tech sector leading the decline, as market concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs and a slowdown in fundraising pace intensified. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.2%, S&P 500 futures dropped 0.5%, and Dow Jones futures lost 67 points (-0.1%). Chip stocks broadly weakened following reports that OpenAI is considering postponing its IPO until next year, citing increased volatility in AI-related stocks, unstable market sentiment, and even the impact of SpaceX’s weak post-IPO performance.JPMorgan's trading desk noted that this news has reinforced market concerns about the sustainability of AI infrastructure investments and could affect the pace of future capital market fundraising. Vital Knowledge analyst Adam Crisafulli also stated that the IPO delay could slow down the overall expansion rate of AI infrastructure spending.In the chip sector, Philadelphia Semiconductor-related stocks came under pressure, with ON Semiconductor falling over 13% after acquiring Synaptics. Micron Technology and SanDisk both declined by more than 5%. The XLK ETF tracking the tech sector fell 1.6%, extending the previous session's losses. (CNBC)
Lido Discloses Impact of Kelp Security Incident; ~9% Exposure of EarnETH Affected
Lido has released an update regarding the Kelp security incident, stating that its Earn-series vaults are working with the management team to address the issue, focusing on two key risk areas: rsETH exposure and tightening liquidity in lending markets. Lido emphasizes that its core staking protocol remains unaffected, and both stETH and wstETH remain secure and stable. Currently, only the EarnETH vault holds approximately 9% of its TVL in rsETH exposure; related deposits and withdrawals have been suspended by the management team pending resolution. Of the ~$70 million in ETH stolen in the earlier attack, roughly $70 million has already been recovered; asset recovery and loss allocation efforts are ongoing. To mitigate liquidity pressure, the management team has reduced leverage and optimized position structures, significantly decreasing wETH debt exposure. Should losses ultimately materialize, EarnETH will activate its $3 million “first-loss protection mechanism,” funded by the DAO. Other vaults remain unaffected: DVV and EarnUSD are operating normally. The GGV sub-vault is currently experiencing negative yields due to a combination of recursive staking strategies and rising borrowing rates, but active adjustments are underway. Users’ previously submitted withdrawal requests will be processed at pre-incident valuations.
Danish Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Analysis Report: Global Development Trends and Domestic Impact Assessment
According to Analytical Report No. 15 released by the National Bank of Denmark, stablecoins—as crypto assets pegged to fiat currencies—have witnessed steady growth in global adoption in recent years and garnered widespread attention. The report indicates that while stablecoin usage remains relatively limited in Denmark, further penetration by foreign stablecoins could have profound implications for the nation's payment systems, financial markets, banking sector, and monetary policy transmission. The Danish Central Bank emphasized that while encouraging financial innovation, it must remain vigilant regarding the potential risks stablecoins pose to monetary system stability and payment security, and will continue to closely monitor their ongoing developments.
Fed Tones Down Forward Guidance, Huobi HTX to Livestream Discussion on Market Impact
According to official social media reports, HTX will host a debate today at 20:00 titled "The Fed Drops Forward Guidance: Regaining Independence or Triggering Market Panic?". Affirmative speakers will include Li Qian, Guo Bao, Wan Qiu, and yuli, who will debate against negative panelists Mr. Mis, Zizi, 0xmeg, and Qingfeng. The discussion will focus on how the Fed's reduction of forward guidance may affect policy transparency, market expectations, and asset pricing shifts. Additionally, they will examine how US stocks, gold, and digital assets may undergo repricing against a backdrop of escalating monetary policy uncertainty.
Morgan Stanley: US Treasury Doubles Long-Term Treasury Buyback Volume; Signaling Value Outweighs Substantive Impact
According to TechFlow research, Morgan Stanley's August 20 report noted that the U.S. Treasury will increase the size of its liquidity-supporting repo operations for the 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year tenors from $2 billion per transaction to at least $4 billion, effective September 9. This marks the first adjustment to the repurchase volume outside of the quarterly refinancing window since the repo program launched in May 2024. The two tenors combined add $1.6 billion in notional amount, corresponding to approximately $19.3 million in DV01 (price change per one-basis-point move in rates), with a risk impact roughly double that of the November 2023 "supply surprise." Morgan Stanley stated that the Treasury's decision to expand repurchases ahead of schedule outside the quarterly refinancing window aims to signal close monitoring of long-end interest rate dynamics to the market, thereby buying time for the November refinancing window. The recent rise in the 10-year Treasury yield and curve steepening primarily reflect the market's repricing of energy prices and central bank policy trajectories, rather than concerns over deficits or supply. Morgan Stanley maintains its recommendation for a 7-year versus 30-year Treasury curve steepening trade, targeting a spread of 100 basis points (currently around 71 basis points). On the FX front, coordinated volatility in gold and the Swiss franc hit an annual peak on August 19; should the U.S. dollar policy narrative reassert itself, EUR/USD is likely to approach 1.2150.
CME CEO: trade.xyz and Hyperliquid Are Having a Real Impact on the U.S. Market
Odaily News: CME Group Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy said this morning at a CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that trade.xyz and Hyperliquid are having a tangible impact on the U.S. market. trade.xyz, a leading market builder on the Hyperliquid chain, focuses on perpetual contracts for equities, commodities, and pre-IPO assets, and its trading volume already accounts for a significant share of Hyperliquid's activity. Terry Duffy has previously voiced concerns on multiple occasions regarding leverage and regulatory issues associated with such offshore platforms. Additionally, Terry Duffy clashed with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and Kalshi Chief Operating Officer Luana Lopes Lara over prediction market regulation. Duffy noted that certain prediction market contracts carry manipulation risks, particularly those listed via self-certification. He pointed out that contracts tied to the content of the President's State of the Union address and the timing of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's departure from office may be susceptible to manipulation, adding that this is detrimental to the entire industry.
QCP: US-Japan Joint Intervention in FX Market to Support Yen May Impact Crypto Asset Liquidity
According to QCP Group, the US Treasury, via the New York Fed, jointly purchased yen with the Japanese Ministry of Finance last Friday, marking the first US-Japan joint foreign exchange intervention action specifically to support the yen since 1998. Meanwhile, the US 30-year Treasury yield briefly rose to about 5.27%, hitting a new high since 2007, before falling back to 5.24%. QCP pointed out that the transmission path of this intervention to the crypto market mainly unfolds through yen carry trades—rapid yen appreciation may force investors holding yen funding positions to deleverage and buy back yen, subsequently affecting risk assets including BTC and ETH, reenacting the market volatility triggered by carry trade unwinding in August 2024. QCP reminded that current macro monitoring indicators should take the USD/JPY exchange rate, Japan funding costs, and US long-end Treasury yields into consideration; fiscal policy operations are increasingly becoming an important variable affecting the direction of global liquidity.
Mizuho: Clarity Act Could Intensify Long-Term Competition in Stablecoins, Negative Impact on Circle
Mizuho analysts stated that if the U.S. crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," is passed, while it may generally benefit the digital asset industry, the long-term impact on Circle could be negative. The reason is that regulatory clarity will attract more large institutions into the stablecoin market, further accelerating stablecoin commodification and eroding the revenue potential of Circle's USDC.Mizuho believes that the primary pressure Circle faces in the near term comes from Open USD. This stablecoin project is backed by a coalition of over 140 financial, technology, and crypto companies, with members including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase. Unlike Circle's model, which retains approximately 38% of USDC reserve yields, Open USD employs a "pass-through" model, distributing nearly all reserve yields to distribution partners while retaining only a small management fee.Analysts also noted that Coinbase, as the largest distributor of USDC, also supports Open USD. This could give Coinbase stronger bargaining power when renegotiating its revenue-sharing agreement with Circle in the future. The distribution agreement between the two parties could be up for renegotiation as early as next month.
ETF Store President: U.S. Treasury's Section 351 Exchange Guidance May Affect Crypto ETF Tax Arrangements, Actual Impact Less Optimistic Than Industry Expectations
Odaily News: Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, commented on the U.S. Treasury Department's latest notice regarding Section 351 exchanges, stating that his initial interpretation is not as optimistic as that of some industry participants.Geraci believes that problems may arise if the asset portfolio transferred into an ETF differs significantly from the ETF's own investment strategy, especially in cases where the relevant assets are subsequently rapidly reduced or completely sold through in-kind redemptions. He also noted that the Treasury's guidance this time is not clear in its表述 of specific applicable boundaries, making it currently difficult to determine which operations may be permitted, and he expects further guidance to be issued in the future.
Mizuho: Clarity Act Could Intensify Long-Term Competition in Stablecoins, Negative Impact on Circle
Mizuho analysts stated that if the U.S. crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," is passed, while it may generally benefit the digital asset industry, the long-term impact on Circle could be negative. The reason is that regulatory clarity will attract more large institutions into the stablecoin market, further accelerating stablecoin commodification and eroding the revenue potential of Circle's USDC.Mizuho believes that the primary pressure Circle faces in the near term comes from Open USD. This stablecoin project is backed by a coalition of over 140 financial, technology, and crypto companies, with members including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase. Unlike Circle's model, which retains approximately 38% of USDC reserve yields, Open USD employs a "pass-through" model, distributing nearly all reserve yields to distribution partners while retaining only a small management fee.Analysts also noted that Coinbase, as the largest distributor of USDC, also supports Open USD. This could give Coinbase stronger bargaining power when renegotiating its revenue-sharing agreement with Circle in the future. The distribution agreement between the two parties could be up for renegotiation as early as next month.
Analysis: OpenAI IPO Delay Rumors Impact Market Sentiment, US Stock Futures Fall, Tech and Chip Sectors Lead Declines
US stock futures fell across the board on Friday, with the tech sector leading the decline, as market concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs and a slowdown in fundraising pace intensified. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.2%, S&P 500 futures dropped 0.5%, and Dow Jones futures lost 67 points (-0.1%). Chip stocks broadly weakened following reports that OpenAI is considering postponing its IPO until next year, citing increased volatility in AI-related stocks, unstable market sentiment, and even the impact of SpaceX’s weak post-IPO performance.JPMorgan's trading desk noted that this news has reinforced market concerns about the sustainability of AI infrastructure investments and could affect the pace of future capital market fundraising. Vital Knowledge analyst Adam Crisafulli also stated that the IPO delay could slow down the overall expansion rate of AI infrastructure spending.In the chip sector, Philadelphia Semiconductor-related stocks came under pressure, with ON Semiconductor falling over 13% after acquiring Synaptics. Micron Technology and SanDisk both declined by more than 5%. The XLK ETF tracking the tech sector fell 1.6%, extending the previous session's losses. (CNBC)
Analysis: US Treasury Yields Impact Risk Assets, Bitcoin Drops Below $79,000
Bitcoin slumped shortly after the US stock market opened, briefly breaking below the $79,000 mark, with a daily decline of approximately 3%, trading near its lowest level since May. Market consensus suggests this pullback is closely linked to the sell-off in risk assets triggered by a surge in US Treasury yields.Data shows that the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose above 4.55%, reaching its highest level in nearly a year, fueling concerns over tightening liquidity and a reassessment of risk assets. Analysts point out that this level previously triggered adjustments in US stocks and policy expectations last year, and is now once again serving as a key pressure signal.Trading firm The Kobeissi Letter stated that the "panic-driven rally" in the bond market is intensifying, with expectations for prolonged high interest rates growing. The market has begun pricing in the possibility of further rate hikes in the future, quickly cooling the previous "euphoria" in risk assets.From a technical perspective, analysts believe that after encountering multiple rejections from resistance above $82,000, Bitcoin's support structure is weakening. In the short term, it may retest the $75,000–$77,000 range, as the market enters a phase of range-bound trading and directional selection. (Cointelegraph)
Lido Discloses Impact of Kelp Security Incident; ~9% Exposure of EarnETH Affected
Lido has released an update regarding the Kelp security incident, stating that its Earn-series vaults are working with the management team to address the issue, focusing on two key risk areas: rsETH exposure and tightening liquidity in lending markets. Lido emphasizes that its core staking protocol remains unaffected, and both stETH and wstETH remain secure and stable. Currently, only the EarnETH vault holds approximately 9% of its TVL in rsETH exposure; related deposits and withdrawals have been suspended by the management team pending resolution. Of the ~$70 million in ETH stolen in the earlier attack, roughly $70 million has already been recovered; asset recovery and loss allocation efforts are ongoing. To mitigate liquidity pressure, the management team has reduced leverage and optimized position structures, significantly decreasing wETH debt exposure. Should losses ultimately materialize, EarnETH will activate its $3 million “first-loss protection mechanism,” funded by the DAO. Other vaults remain unaffected: DVV and EarnUSD are operating normally. The GGV sub-vault is currently experiencing negative yields due to a combination of recursive staking strategies and rising borrowing rates, but active adjustments are underway. Users’ previously submitted withdrawal requests will be processed at pre-incident valuations.
NEAR Co-Founder: NEAR Intents and near.com Restored; Attack Impact Limited to USDT on BSC
Illia Polosukhin stated that the attack involving approximately $3.8 million only affected USDT on BSC. NEAR Intents and near.com are now back online, and affected users will receive full compensation.
Ethena Responds to Ethereum Node Operator Security Incident: Expected Not to Impact Ethena
Ethena founder Guy Young stated that USDe backing assets currently have no direct exposure to stETH or other liquid staking tokens, and he expects this incident will not impact Ethena.
Cambridge Study: US Hosts ~31% of Ethereum Nodes; Over One-Third Nodes Offline Could Impact Finalization
Odaily Odaily A new study by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance reveals that approximately 31% of Ethereum node activity is located in the United States, with another 39% distributed across EU countries excluding the UK, indicating that the geographic distribution of Ethereum nodes remains relatively concentrated in Western nations.Lead researcher Alexander Neumuller stated that while node distribution is not currently concentrated in any single country, it is heavily reliant on a few major cloud service providers, including Hetzner, Amazon AWS, and OVH. Notably, the Ethereum network does not require half of its validators to fail for problems to arise. If more than one-third of validators go offline simultaneously, the network may be unable to finalize block checkpoints (finalization). Neumuller pointed out that nodes and validators do not have a one-to-one correspondence; a single node may run multiple validators. Therefore, it is currently impossible to precisely assess the actual impact on the validator network from the failure of a specific node or service provider.Furthermore, the study reassessed the energy consumption of Ethereum following The Merge. Data shows that Ethereum's current annual energy consumption is approximately 7.9 GWh, equivalent to a continuous power draw of about 1 MW. This represents only about 0.02% of pre-merge levels, a reduction of approximately 99.98%. Currently, over 56% of the energy used by the Ethereum network comes from sustainable sources, exceeding the global average.The study also noted that client software diversity is another potential risk. If a dominant client software has a vulnerability, it could affect a large number of network participants. The report was published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and supported by the Ethereum Foundation. (The)
Wasabi Protocol: Solana Contract Security—Vulnerability Impact Limited to EVM Deployments
Wasabi Protocol stated that the Wasabi smart contracts on Solana are secure and unaffected by this vulnerability. The vulnerability is limited to Wasabi’s EVM deployments. The team is collaborating with leading security firms and has contacted law enforcement and the FBI. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Lido Discloses Impact of Kelp Security Incident; ~9% Exposure of EarnETH Affected
Lido has released an update regarding the Kelp security incident, stating that its Earn-series vaults are working with the management team to address the issue, focusing on two key risk areas: rsETH exposure and tightening liquidity in lending markets. Lido emphasizes that its core staking protocol remains unaffected, and both stETH and wstETH remain secure and stable. Currently, only the EarnETH vault holds approximately 9% of its TVL in rsETH exposure; related deposits and withdrawals have been suspended by the management team pending resolution. Of the ~$70 million in ETH stolen in the earlier attack, roughly $70 million has already been recovered; asset recovery and loss allocation efforts are ongoing. To mitigate liquidity pressure, the management team has reduced leverage and optimized position structures, significantly decreasing wETH debt exposure. Should losses ultimately materialize, EarnETH will activate its $3 million “first-loss protection mechanism,” funded by the DAO. Other vaults remain unaffected: DVV and EarnUSD are operating normally. The GGV sub-vault is currently experiencing negative yields due to a combination of recursive staking strategies and rising borrowing rates, but active adjustments are underway. Users’ previously submitted withdrawal requests will be processed at pre-incident valuations.
Vercel CEO: Attackers Stole API Keys via Malware, Impact Broader Than Initially Assessed
Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch (@rauchg) announced that Vercel is conducting an in-depth investigation into the April 2026 security incident. The investigation revealed that the attackers initially breached Vercel’s systems via Context.ai’s account—a startup—but their activities extended far beyond this initial intrusion. Threat intelligence indicates that the attackers distributed malware to steal Vercel account credentials and API keys from other service providers, then used those keys to rapidly and extensively enumerate non-sensitive environment variables. To trace the root cause, Vercel has processed nearly 1 petabyte of network and API logs. Vercel is collaborating with industry partners—including Microsoft, AWS, and Wiz—to respond jointly and has proactively notified other potentially affected parties, urging them to rotate credentials and adopt security best practices.
NEAR Co-Founder: NEAR Intents and near.com Restored; Attack Impact Limited to USDT on BSC
Illia Polosukhin stated that the attack involving approximately $3.8 million only affected USDT on BSC. NEAR Intents and near.com are now back online, and affected users will receive full compensation.
Ethena Responds to Ethereum Node Operator Security Incident: Expected Not to Impact Ethena
Ethena founder Guy Young stated that USDe backing assets currently have no direct exposure to stETH or other liquid staking tokens, and he expects this incident will not impact Ethena.
ETF Store President: U.S. Treasury's Section 351 Exchange Guidance May Affect Crypto ETF Tax Arrangements, Actual Impact Less Optimistic Than Industry Expectations
Odaily News: Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, commented on the U.S. Treasury Department's latest notice regarding Section 351 exchanges, stating that his initial interpretation is not as optimistic as that of some industry participants.Geraci believes that problems may arise if the asset portfolio transferred into an ETF differs significantly from the ETF's own investment strategy, especially in cases where the relevant assets are subsequently rapidly reduced or completely sold through in-kind redemptions. He also noted that the Treasury's guidance this time is not clear in its表述 of specific applicable boundaries, making it currently difficult to determine which operations may be permitted, and he expects further guidance to be issued in the future.
Goldman Sachs: SEC Greenlights Tokenized Stocks, COIN Primary Beneficiary Despite Limited Impact
According to Chaoxiang Research, Goldman Sachs’ September 18, 2026 research report indicates that the SEC issued an order on September 17 granting a five-year conditional registration exemption to designated exchanges and liquidity providers, permitting them to offer tokenized stock trading in the United States. The exemption requirements include the mandatory use of automated market maker (AMM) order books, eligibility restricted solely to native tokenized stocks, and issuers retaining the right to veto tokenization prior to trading commencement. Goldman Sachs assesses that Coinbase (COIN) will derive the greatest benefit, as its current tokenized stock product already satisfies most exemption criteria; Robinhood (HOOD) will need to develop new offerings; and traditional exchanges are expected to experience limited direct impact.
Danish Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Analysis Report: Global Development Trends and Domestic Impact Assessment
According to Analytical Report No. 15 released by the National Bank of Denmark, stablecoins—as crypto assets pegged to fiat currencies—have witnessed steady growth in global adoption in recent years and garnered widespread attention. The report indicates that while stablecoin usage remains relatively limited in Denmark, further penetration by foreign stablecoins could have profound implications for the nation's payment systems, financial markets, banking sector, and monetary policy transmission. The Danish Central Bank emphasized that while encouraging financial innovation, it must remain vigilant regarding the potential risks stablecoins pose to monetary system stability and payment security, and will continue to closely monitor their ongoing developments.
Morgan Stanley: US Treasury Doubles Long-Term Treasury Buyback Volume; Signaling Value Outweighs Substantive Impact
According to TechFlow research, Morgan Stanley's August 20 report noted that the U.S. Treasury will increase the size of its liquidity-supporting repo operations for the 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year tenors from $2 billion per transaction to at least $4 billion, effective September 9. This marks the first adjustment to the repurchase volume outside of the quarterly refinancing window since the repo program launched in May 2024. The two tenors combined add $1.6 billion in notional amount, corresponding to approximately $19.3 million in DV01 (price change per one-basis-point move in rates), with a risk impact roughly double that of the November 2023 "supply surprise." Morgan Stanley stated that the Treasury's decision to expand repurchases ahead of schedule outside the quarterly refinancing window aims to signal close monitoring of long-end interest rate dynamics to the market, thereby buying time for the November refinancing window. The recent rise in the 10-year Treasury yield and curve steepening primarily reflect the market's repricing of energy prices and central bank policy trajectories, rather than concerns over deficits or supply. Morgan Stanley maintains its recommendation for a 7-year versus 30-year Treasury curve steepening trade, targeting a spread of 100 basis points (currently around 71 basis points). On the FX front, coordinated volatility in gold and the Swiss franc hit an annual peak on August 19; should the U.S. dollar policy narrative reassert itself, EUR/USD is likely to approach 1.2150.
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NEAR Co-Founder: NEAR Intents and near.com Restored; Attack Impact Limited to USDT on BSC
Illia Polosukhin stated that the attack involving approximately $3.8 million only affected USDT on BSC. NEAR Intents and near.com are now back online, and affected users will receive full compensation.
Gate will host a Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony during TOKEN2049, bringing together global Web3 ecosystem partners
Odaily reports: According to an official announcement, Gate will host the Gate Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on the evening of October 8 at Raffles Singapore. As one of the key events during TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026, this dinner will be by invitation only, bringing together industry founders, institutions, investors, creators, and ecosystem partners from global markets to exchange views on industry developments and market trends.The Gate Gala Dinner will be held from 17:30 to 22:00 that day, featuring a roundtable dinner, keynote speeches, the GATE GALA Awards, on-site lucky draws, and networking sessions. Among the highlights, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han will deliver a keynote speech and take part in the dinner proceedings. The GATE GALA Awards will feature three categories—"Voices of Influence," "Growth & Ecosystem," and "Impact & Honors"—honoring creators, institutions, and partners who have driven industry development, ecosystem growth, and long-term collaboration.In addition, Dr. Han will deliver a keynote speech on the main stage of the TOKEN2049 Singapore conference on October 7. During the event, Gate will also set up a branded booth and an exclusive Lounge at the venue to showcase the platform's products and business ecosystem, and to engage with industry guests, partners, and attendees on site.
Ethena Responds to Ethereum Node Operator Security Incident: Expected Not to Impact Ethena
Ethena founder Guy Young stated that USDe backing assets currently have no direct exposure to stETH or other liquid staking tokens, and he expects this incident will not impact Ethena.
ETF Store President: AI Trading Bots May Impact Active Fund Managers More Than Retail Investors
Odaily News: ETF Store President Nate Geraci stated that while using AI Agents to trade stocks and options may negatively impact retail investors' performance, the rapid adoption of AI trading bots could have an even greater impact on active fund managers.Geraci believes that AI is further improving the efficiency of financial markets and rapidly narrowing the information gap between retail investors and professional institutions. Against the backdrop of financial and market information gradually becoming commoditized, even if fund managers also use AI, their traditional information advantage may further diminish.
Goldman Sachs: U.S. Economic Resilience Underestimated, Interest Rate and Oil Price Shocks Impact Just 0.4 Percentage Points
According to Chaoxiang Research, Goldman Sachs' research report dated September 28, 2026 maintains its 2026 U.S. GDP growth forecast at 2.2%, only 0.3 percentage points lower than the beginning-of-year estimate. Third-quarter growth is projected at 3.4%, near the potential growth rate of 2.3%. The net impact of financial conditions is 0.1 percentage points, with rising interest rates offset by stock price gains, narrowing credit spreads, and a weaker U.S. dollar. Oil price shocks act as a headwind of 0.3 percentage points, resulting in a combined drag of approximately 0.4 percentage points. Goldman Sachs believes the market has overestimated the impacts of interest rates and oil prices. Consumer spending grew by 2.2%, 0.2 percentage points above model forecasts, serving as the primary source of economic resilience. Residential investment faces a headwind of approximately 2.6 percentage points from high interest rates, while consumer and business investments each contribute positively by about 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points. The recovery in energy capital expenditures partially offsets the drag from consumption. Tightening financial conditions and higher oil prices collectively weigh on growth by roughly 0.4 percentage points, with Goldman Sachs' downward adjustment to its full-year forecast being slightly smaller than this figure.
ETF Store President: U.S. Treasury's Section 351 Exchange Guidance May Affect Crypto ETF Tax Arrangements, Actual Impact Less Optimistic Than Industry Expectations
Odaily News: Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, commented on the U.S. Treasury Department's latest notice regarding Section 351 exchanges, stating that his initial interpretation is not as optimistic as that of some industry participants.Geraci believes that problems may arise if the asset portfolio transferred into an ETF differs significantly from the ETF's own investment strategy, especially in cases where the relevant assets are subsequently rapidly reduced or completely sold through in-kind redemptions. He also noted that the Treasury's guidance this time is not clear in its表述 of specific applicable boundaries, making it currently difficult to determine which operations may be permitted, and he expects further guidance to be issued in the future.