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MARKETS

Cryptocurrency Prices by Market Cap

• The global cryptocurrency market cap today is $4.05 Trillion, a 0.35% decrease in the last 24 hours.

• The total crypto market volume over the last 24 hours is $133.14B, which makes a 1.72% decrease.

• The total volume in Defi is currently $17.7B, 13.29% of the total crypto market 24-hours.

• The volume of all stablecoins is now $129.27B, which is 97.10% of the total market 24-hour volume.

• Bitcoin’s dominance is currently 57.15%, an increase of 0.40% over the day.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rally ‘Halfway’ Through As Traders Eye Year-end Catalysts

Bitcoin briefly touched $116K, while Ethereum faces pressure from treasury NAV drops that could trigger asset sales. Still, options data shows strong bullish sentiment: Bitcoin call open interest outnumbers puts 2.5 to 1. Markets now assign a 37% chance Bitcoin tops $125K and a 40% chance Ethereum ends above $5K by year-end, with growing odds of multiple Fed rate cuts fueling optimism for risk assets like crypto. (Read Deeper)

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Nigeria’s SEC To Adopt Global Sustainability Rules In Bid To Attract Investors

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will phase in the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure rules, tailoring them to local realities while keeping alignment with global benchmarks. SEC Director General Emomotimi Agama said the approach aims to strengthen Nigeria’s capital market appeal by boosting transparency and investor confidence.

Why It Matters: Nigeria is positioning itself as a regional leader in sustainable finance. By adopting global standards in a gradual, market-sensitive way, the SEC is balancing international credibility with domestic readiness, making the country’s markets more attractive to foreign capital. (Read Deeper)

U.S. And China Hold Madrid Talks On Trade, TikTok, And Russian Oil

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met in Madrid on Sunday to address long-running trade frictions, the looming U.S. divestiture deadline for TikTok, and Washington’s push for allies to slap tariffs on China over its Russian oil purchases. The talks, the fourth in as many months, come as President Trump maintains tariffs of about 55% on Chinese goods and faces pressure at home over TikTok’s future. A source said TikTok’s Sept. 17 divestiture deadline will likely be extended again, despite bipartisan calls in Congress for a sale.

Takeaways: The Madrid talks highlight the fragile balance between U.S. political pressures, national security concerns, and China’s resistance to major concessions. TikTok’s future in the U.S. and the push to penalize Chinese oil imports could become flashpoints in Trump’s escalating trade fight with Beijing. (Read Deeper)

TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

Rolling Stone Owner Sues Google Over AI Summaries

Penske Media Corporation (PMC), owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing it of illegally republishing its content in AI Overviews without consent. The suit alleges Google is coercing publishers into supplying content that fuels AI-generated summaries, which divert traffic away from publishers’ websites and threaten ad and subscription revenue models.

Takeaways: Google denies the claims, insisting AI Overviews make search “more helpful” and increase traffic to a wider range of sites. But Penske argues its sites have already seen sharp drops in referrals since the rollout, threatening ad dollars, subscriptions, and the sustainability of independent media. (Read Deeper)

North Korean Hackers Used ChatGPT To Forge Deepfake ID In Cyberattack

A North Korean state-backed hacking group, Kimsuky, used ChatGPT to help forge a fake South Korean military ID as part of a phishing campaign, cybersecurity firm Genians reported. The ID was meant to add credibility to an email that instead linked to malware capable of stealing data from victims. Kimsuky, long tied to Pyongyang’s cyber-espionage operations, has previously been accused by U.S. officials of global intelligence-gathering on behalf of North Korea.

Takeaways: Targets included South Korean journalists, researchers, and human rights activists. Genians found that attackers bypassed ChatGPT’s safety filters by rephrasing prompts until the model produced a realistic draft. This is one of the clearest examples yet of generative AI being weaponized by state-sponsored hackers. (Read Deeper)

AROUND DE WORLD & POLITICS

UK And US Forge Nuclear Power Pact During Trump’s State Visit

Britain and the United States are set to sign an agreement this week to accelerate nuclear energy development, announced during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit. The pact will fast-track investment in advanced nuclear projects, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and large-scale plants. The deal also aligns nuclear regulation between both countries, cutting reactor licensing timelines by up to 50%.

Why It Matters: This agreement signals a “golden age of nuclear” for Britain, as PM Keir Starmer put it, aimed at boosting energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and creating thousands of jobs. For the U.S., it secures a foothold in Britain’s energy transition while unlocking faster commercialization for American nuclear firms. (Read Deeper)

Utah Governor Says Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Refusing To Co-operate

Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, is refusing to co-operate with authorities and has not confessed to the shooting. Robinson was arrested 33 hours after Kirk was fatally shot during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University last Wednesday. Speaking on U.S. media, Cox said Robinson’s friends and family had been more forthcoming, though the suspect allegedly joked about the killing in Discord chats before admitting involvement.

Takeaways: Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA and was a close ally of former President Donald Trump. His killing has sparked renewed debate over political violence and the role of social media, which Cox described as a “cancer” that fuels polarization. The suspect’s silence leaves investigators searching for a motive. (Read Deeper)

ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

The Pitt And The Studio Shine As Big Winners At The Emmys

Medical drama The Pitt pulled off a surprise win for best drama over favorite Severance, while Apple TV+ comedy The Studio dominated the comedy categories at Sunday’s Emmy Awards. Noah Wyle finally took home his first Emmy after six nominations, thanking healthcare workers during his acceptance. Seth Rogen also scored his first Emmy for The Studio, which also won for directing and writing. Netflix’s Adolescence won best limited series, with 15-year-old Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever supporting actor winner. (Read Deeper)

Rooney: Man Utd Have “Got Worse” Under Ruben Amorim

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says the club has regressed under head coach Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag last November. United slumped to a 3-0 derby defeat against Manchester City on Sunday, prompting fans to leave early despite chanting Amorim’s name. Rooney also questioned Amorim’s rigid 3-4-3 system, saying United’s two-man midfield “gets overrun and overpowered” and needs reinforcement. (Read Deeper)

EXTRA BREVITI

• Tesla’s Board Pushes for $1 Trillion Musk Payday Amid Investor Fatigue. (Read More)

• OpenAI to Slash Microsoft Revenue Share From 20% to 8%. (Read More)

• OKX pushes into Australia’s $4T retirement market with crypto super fund platform. ( Read More )