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Kalshi Inc., a private derivatives exchange, is seeking regulatory approval for a novel oil-linked futures contract with no expiration date, potentially introducing a 24/7 trading product to the traditional energy market.

North Korean-linked wallets sold over $30 million of Bitcoin via Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, within three weeks.

A judge ordered Google to integrate its ad exchange technology with other systems, preventing the company from selling its ad exchange as previously planned.

The Japanese yen (JPY) experienced a sharp appreciation against the US dollar (USD), prompting traders to monitor closely for potential foreign-exchange market intervention by authorities.

CoinGecko introduced an updated cybersecurity scoring system for cryptocurrency exchanges using Core3 infrastructure, emphasizing vulnerabilities and calling for improved security and transparency to bolster user trust.

Remixpoint, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange operator, sold $5.5 million in altcoins (ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE) and retained only 1,506 BTC as its crypto exposure.

The XRP reserve on Binance has declined to its lowest monthly average since February 2024, with over 500 million XRP tokens withdrawn from the exchange.

The crypto industry, including Grayscale, a16z (Andreessen Horowitz), and the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has urged the SEC to avoid imposing blanket restrictions on novel ETF products by preserving existing classification rules and tailoring review processes.

Middle distillate cracks have reached record highs due to a combination of renewed Middle East conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz and Russia's ban on diesel exports following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries.

Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, China's second-largest contract chipmaker, announced a $2 billion investment in a new 12-inch specialty semiconductor fabrication line in Wuxi to meet rising domestic AI-driven demand and mitigate US tech restrictions.

US universities are restricting international student internships under Curricular Practical Training (CPT) due to new federal directives from SEVP in August, limiting off-campus work opportunities for foreign students.

In August, centralized crypto exchange (CEX) perpetual futures volume reached $665.42 billion, a 4.6% increase from July, with three underlying stocks accounting for over half of the activity.