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2026/09/09
64-Year-Old Trader Achieves 9,100% Profit on Robinhood Chain’s PONS Token
On September 3, crypto KOL Rune revealed that Bonk Guy, the top-performing trader on the social trading platform Fomo, is 64 years old this year. According to Bonk Guy’s disclosed positions, he invested approximately $67,000 in PONS, the native token of Pons—a launchpad on Robinhood Chain—achieving
Pre-market crypto stocks mixed; BNC drops over 3%
Huo Xing Finance reports that, as of September 9, according to BIT (bit.com) market data, pre-market trading of U.S. crypto-related stocks showed mixed performance: CRCL rose 0.87%, MSTR rose 2.01%, HOOD rose 1.09%, BMNR rose 1.29%, BNC fell 3.79%, and RIOT fell 0.15%.
AMD and Nvidia Face Valuation Split Amid AI Market Dynamics
Nvidia and AMD have hit a valuation divergence that tells a fascinating story about how Wall Street prices dominance versus ambition in the AI semiconductor race.Nvidia’s market capitalization sits between $5 trillion and $5.4 trillion. AMD’s hovers around $800B to $900B, briefly cresting above $900
IonQ Unveils Superion Roadmap and SkyWater-Powered Growth Strategy at Investor Day
IonQ used its Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on September 8 to lay out a blueprint that, if it holds, would make the company one of the most vertically integrated players in quantum computing. The centerpiece: a new product line called Superion, starting with a 256-qubit trapped-ion sys
VVV Surges Over 60% as Privacy and AI Narrative Gains Momentum
The token VVV of Venice AI reached a new high today, briefly surpassing $25. This rally was triggered by a mathematical research controversy that highlighted the importance of "private reasoning" for many.New York University mathematician Tristan Buckmaster wrote in a public statement that he and hi
21Shares Report: XRP is the Most Misunderstood Altcoin
Crypto asset manager 21Shares stated that XRP may be one of the most misunderstood cryptocurrencies on the market, arguing that the widespread perception regarding Ripple’s control over the XRP Ledger (XRPL) does not reflect reality.The assessment published by 21Shares reminded readers that XRP, lau
Iran reportedly eases export settlement restrictions, boosting USDT usage
CoinDesk reports:The Financial Times of the UK, citing informed sources, reported that Iran is tacitly allowing businesses to use crypto assets to receive export payments and has eased certain foreign exchange controls. Amid ongoing U.S. sanctions that restrict traditional banking channels, digital
Sam Altman Responds to Room-Temperature Superconductor Dare
Sam Altman has taken up an online dare to hunt a room-temperature superconductor, replying to a satirical post with “you know what, let’s try.”The remark landed days into a dispute over OpenAI’s Millennium Prize claim. The company says its agents solved one of seven famous math problems worth $1 mil
Metaplanet's Bitcoin strategy triggers massive CEO compensation, shareholders protest
Written by: Oluwapelumi AdejumoCompiled by Saoirse, Foresight NewsMetaplanet has made a significant investment in Bitcoin assets, but this has led to revelations that executives received substantial windfall compensation; shareholders are now demanding the company rescind this bonus.At the heart of
a16z Speedrun Launches Alpha Fellowship Offering Up to $250,000 in Support
ChainCatcher report: a16z-affiliated project Speedrun has launched the Alpha Fellowship, with applications due by October 11. The program targets highly technical students, dropouts, and recent graduates, supporting builders at the earliest stage. Based in San Francisco, it is operated by the Speedr
Italy’s Central Bank Mandates Sanctions Checks for All Crypto Transfers
Italy’s central bank just made life considerably harder for crypto firms operating in the country. Banca d’Italia issued a communication on September 7 requiring that every single crypto asset transfer be screened against sanctions lists, with no minimum transaction value to duck under.What the dire
Zankore Secures $3.1B GPU Financing for AI Factory in Indonesia
Zankore, a neocloud platform focused on AI compute, has locked down a senior term loan facility worth up to $3.1 billion to deploy GPU infrastructure across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The deal, announced on September 9, represents one of the largest AI infrastructure financings the Asia-Pacific r
Aave Launches Official MCP Server for AI Agent Access to Protocol Data
According to The Block, Aave has officially launched its official MCP server, enabling AI agents to access real-time protocol data from Aave V3 and V4 and prepare transactions. The server supports integration with MCP-compatible tools such as ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to maintain full contr
Top 10 Wafer Fabs Generate Revenue Near $53.49 Billion in Q2 2026
ME News reports that, as of September 9 (UTC+8), TrendForce’s latest semiconductor foundry industry research shows that the combined revenue of the world’s top ten foundries in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 11.5% quarter-over-quarter to nearly $53.49 billion, setting a new record. The grow
a16z Speedrun Launches Alpha Fellowship with Up to $250,000 in Support
According to Huoxing Finance, a16z-related project Speedrun has launched the Alpha Fellowship, with applications closing on October 11. The program targets highly technical students, dropouts, and recent graduates, supporting builders at the earliest stage. Based in San Francisco, it is operated by
