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Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop

The Clarity Act could provide banks, brokers and asset managers with clearer rules, but financial firms are already deeply involved in digital assets. If the legislation fails, adoption may slow, yet Wall Street’s crypto expansion is unlikely to end.

MarketsCryptoBanking & financecryptocurrencyWall Streetfinancial regulation

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 23:43

Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop
Even if Clarity fails, Wall Street’s crypto push is unlikely to stop

NYC’s wealthy Chinese grapple with Beijing’s tax rules as enforcement deadline nears

Beijing’s new rules for offshore trusts have reached New York City, home to one of the largest concentrations of mainland Chinese wealth outside Asia, after also affecting Hong Kong and Singapore. Effective July 24, the rules impose a 20 per cent tax on realised gains and an annual income tax on mainland tax residents who transfer assets into offshore trusts or receive distributions.

Macro & central banksMarketsoffshore truststax rulesNew York wealth

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 22:00

NYC’s wealthy Chinese grapple with Beijing’s tax rules as enforcement deadline nears
NYC’s wealthy Chinese grapple with Beijing’s tax rules as enforcement deadline nears

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery kicks off blockbuster IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa’s biggest-ever share sale, listing 4.1 billion shares in his Lagos refinery. He called it a “people’s IPO” intended to give all Nigerians a chance to benefit from the plant’s wealth potential. Trading is expected to begin in November. Global oil prices also rose as Houthi attacks led Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West oil pipeline.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesDangote refineryIPONigeriaoil prices

FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-14 20:46

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery kicks off blockbuster IPO
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery kicks off blockbuster IPO
  • Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise $1.6 billion
    Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise $1.6 billion

    Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is opening up to public ownership and plans to raise $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. President Felix Tshisekedi has called on the National Service to clean Kinshasa’s streets, while the Youth Olympic flame begins touring Senegal ahead of the Games.

    Dangote refineryNigeriapublic ownership

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-14 20:31Original
  • Africa’s richest man launches continent’s biggest share sale
    Africa’s richest man launches continent’s biggest share sale

    Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa’s largest share sale, offering the public about 3% of his refinery in an IPO that could raise up to $2.1bn. He says the sale will let ordinary Nigerians share in the plant’s success, while experts warn that prices could fall and urge buyers to avoid investing money they need soon.

    Dangote refineryshare saleNigeriaoil

    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-14 16:23Original
  • Nigeria: What is the real motivation behind Dangote’s IPO ‘for the people’?
    Nigeria: What is the real motivation behind Dangote’s IPO ‘for the people’?

    Aliko Dangote plans to raise about $1.6 billion through an IPO of Dangote Industries to help fund a $14.3 billion expansion that would double the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. The offer is pitched as a way for millions of Nigerians to own a stake, but affordability remains in question despite a 525-naira price per share and a 10-share minimum.

    Dangote refineryIPONigeriaenergy

    DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:12Original
  • Africa’s richest man targets $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
    Africa’s richest man targets $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

    Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian refinery business has launched what is described as Africa’s biggest-ever IPO. If fully subscribed, Dangote could add $23bn to his $35bn fortune, while the refinery’s valuation is expected to reach about 65.22tn naira. The offering is aimed at institutional and retail investors, particularly young Nigerians.

    IPODangote refineryNigeriaoil

    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-14 12:38Original
  • Nigerian billionaire Dangote launches Africa's biggest refinery IPO
    Nigerian billionaire Dangote launches Africa's biggest refinery IPO

    Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched an initial public offering for his oil refinery on Monday, calling it Africa’s largest share sale to date. The IPO opens ownership of the plant to retail investors and raises funds for expansion.

    NigeriaAliko Dangoteoil refineryIPO

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 11:15Original
  • Facts about Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery IPO
    Facts about Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery IPO

    Nigeria’s Dangote Group plans to sell 4.1 billion shares in its oil refinery, seeking to raise 2.15 trillion naira ($1.6 billion). The offering is expected to become Africa’s largest initial public offering to date.

    Dangote Groupoil refineryIPO

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 08:40Original
  • How does Aliko Dangote's oil refinery fit into his conglomerate?
    How does Aliko Dangote's oil refinery fit into his conglomerate?

    Nigeria’s Dangote Group is offering the public a 3.3% stake in its 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery, in a transaction expected to be the largest of its kind in Africa.

    Dangote Groupoil refineryNigeria economy

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-14 08:30Original
  • Africa’s richest man poised for $23 billion leap as refinery IPO opens

    Aliko Dangote, long Africa’s richest man, is poised for a $23 billion rise up the global wealth rankings as he launches an IPO for his refinery, in what would be the continent’s largest offering yet.

    Aliko DangoterefineryIPOwealth

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-14 08:30Original

EXCLUSIVE: Vista Equity exploring strategic options for Finastra, sources say

Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is considering strategic options for Finastra, including a possible sale of the financial-institution software provider, according to four people familiar with the matter.

MarketsCompanies & industryTech & AIprivate equityfinancial softwarepotential sale

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 20:05

EXCLUSIVE: Vista Equity exploring strategic options for Finastra, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: Vista Equity exploring strategic options for Finastra, sources say

US 10-year yields reach 5%, highest since 2023

Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose above 5% on Monday, their highest level since October 2023. Analysts say the closely watched threshold could ripple through the U.S. economy and threaten the stock market’s bull run by reducing the relative appeal of U.S. equities.

MarketsU.S. Treasuriesbond yieldsstock market

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 19:25

US 10-year yields reach 5%, highest since 2023
US 10-year yields reach 5%, highest since 2023

India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next

India’s securities regulator has launched a tokenized bond pilot linking corporate bonds with cash settlement on digital rails. The first three issuances by REC, L&T and IIFL moved ₹1,025 crore. Institutional issuance is covered in Stage I, while tokenized secondary trading and retail participation are planned for Stage II.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryIndiatokenized bondsdigital rupeefinancial markets

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 18:50

India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next
India’s tokenized bond pilot starts with institutions, with retail access planned next

Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war

Prime Minister Mark Carney is using Toronto’s Canada Investment Summit to urge hundreds of global investors to back Canada beyond its traditional access to the US market. Amid escalating tariffs with Washington, his government aims to catalyse $1 trillion in investment over five years across energy, critical minerals, ports, AI and advanced manufacturing.

MarketsTrade & sanctionsCanadaMark Carneyglobal investmentUS-Canada trade war

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 17:42

Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war
Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war

The Hedge Fund Veteran Betting Big on the Abundance Agenda

Derek Kaufman, who once oversaw fixed-income trading at investment manager Citadel, has become a crucial force behind a movement seeking to make building a bipartisan priority.

MarketsDerek Kaufmanhedge fundsabundance agenda

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:30

The Hedge Fund Veteran Betting Big on the Abundance Agenda
The Hedge Fund Veteran Betting Big on the Abundance Agenda

Russian stock market closes sharply higher on surging energy prices

Russia’s MOEX Index rose 3.51% to 2,361.08 points by the close of Monday’s main session, while the dollar-denominated RTS gained 3.41% to 881.93. Analysts said oil and gas stocks led the rally as global energy prices climbed and the ruble remained relatively weak.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesRussian stocksenergy pricesMOEX Index

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 17:17

Russian stock market closes sharply higher on surging energy prices

AI concerns, rising oil prices hit global markets — WSJ

Global markets faced pressure from growing concerns about the artificial intelligence sector and higher oil prices that are adding to inflation risks, the Wall Street Journal reported. Technology stocks fell worldwide and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped more than 1.5%. Brent crude neared $110 a barrel, while the 10-year US Treasury yield approached 5%.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesTech & AIglobal marketsartificial intelligenceoil pricesinflation

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:53

AI concerns, rising oil prices hit global markets — WSJ
  • Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100
    Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100

    Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel as the war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi forces’ capture of Mayun Island is also raising concerns about the security of another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb.

    oil pricesMiddle East tensionsStrait of Hormuzoil shipping

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-14 16:36Original

Bank of Russia outlines financial market priorities for 2027-2029

The Bank of Russia has submitted a draft outlining financial market development priorities for 2027-2029 to the president and government. The plan focuses on capital markets, market confidence, investor and consumer protection, digital and payment infrastructure, foreign-trade settlements and systemic-risk mitigation.

Macro & central banksMarketsBank of Russiafinancial marketscapital marketsfinancial stability

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 15:45

Bank of Russia outlines financial market priorities for 2027-2029

Sterling falls to one-month low as oil surge lifts dollar

Sterling dropped to its lowest level in more than a month on Monday as renewed energy-supply concerns drove oil prices higher and investors moved into the safe-haven dollar. Worries about AI risks also weighed on stock markets.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesSterlingUS dollarOil pricesFinancial markets

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 15:15

Sterling falls to one-month low as oil surge lifts dollar
Sterling falls to one-month low as oil surge lifts dollar

JPMorgan to launch long-awaited 'frontier' local-currency debt index

JPMorgan plans to introduce its long-awaited frontier-market local-currency government bond index by the end of September. The new benchmark will cover nearly $330 billion in debt across some of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Macro & central banksMarketsBanking & financeJPMorganbond indexfrontier markets

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 15:05

JPMorgan to launch long-awaited 'frontier' local-currency debt index
JPMorgan to launch long-awaited 'frontier' local-currency debt index

BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield, but investors still favor its $9 billion ETHA fund

BlackRock’s newer ETHB ETF distributes income from staking, but has not displaced the original ETHA. On Sept. 11, ETHA held about $8.96 billion in net assets versus ETHB’s $1.05 billion, while its trading turnover and net inflows were also substantially higher. ETHB’s shorter operating history and lower liquidity remain important limitations to the comparison.

MarketsCryptoBlackRockEthereum ETFsstakingcrypto markets

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:50

BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield, but investors still favor its $9 billion ETHA fund
BlackRock’s staking Ethereum ETF pays yield, but investors still favor its $9 billion ETHA fund

Fiscal pressure from Iran war clouds Gulf states’ US spending plans

A Peterson Institute for International Economics analysis says the economic strain caused by the US-Israel war on Iran could lead Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to favor domestic investment over nearly $4 trillion in US commitments announced under Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. The conflict has increased pressure to spend on defence, energy infrastructure and trade while weakening the countries’ fiscal positions and economic prospects.

Macro & central banksMarketsGulf statesIran warUS investmentfiscal pressure

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 14:34

Fiscal pressure from Iran war clouds Gulf states’ US spending plans
Fiscal pressure from Iran war clouds Gulf states’ US spending plans

Key US borrowing-cost benchmark hits 5%, potentially raising home and car financing costs

A key benchmark for borrowing costs across the US economy has reached 5%, a move that could soon make buying a home or financing a car more expensive.

Macro & central banksMarketsCompanies & industryReal EstateUS economyborrowing costshousing finance

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 14:29

Key US borrowing-cost benchmark hits 5%, potentially raising home and car financing costs

Kaiko extends Series B to $110 million with S&P Global and BNP Paribas

Financial ratings giant S&P Global, BNP Paribas and other traditional banks and exchange operators have joined Kaiko’s Series B, bringing the round to $110 million. The funding will support the company’s expansion into continuous market data services.

MarketsBanking & financeKaikoS&P Globalfundingmarket data

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:06

Kaiko extends Series B to $110 million with S&P Global and BNP Paribas
Kaiko extends Series B to $110 million with S&P Global and BNP Paribas

Biggest risk for sinking bond market is Fed standing pat

The global bond market is already in turmoil. A Federal Reserve rate hike this week could raise borrowing costs and slow the economy, but many investors caution that leaving rates unchanged may create bigger problems later.

Macro & central banksMarketsFederal Reserveglobal bond marketinterest ratesborrowing costs

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 13:45

Biggest risk for sinking bond market is Fed standing pat
Biggest risk for sinking bond market is Fed standing pat

British hedge fund founder Odey loses appeal against industry ban

Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has lost his appeal against an industry ban for obstructing an internal disciplinary investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. His £1.8 million fine was reduced, however.

MarketsCompanies & industryCrispin Odeyhedge fundsindustry bansexual harassment allegations

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:25

British hedge fund founder Odey loses appeal against industry ban
British hedge fund founder Odey loses appeal against industry ban
  • Crispin Odey loses appeal against industry ban

    Crispin Odey has lost his appeal against an industry ban, dealing another setback to the hedge fund founder’s efforts to repair his reputation after allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

    Crispin Odeyfinancial regulationsexual misconduct allegations

    FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 12:42Original

Bitmine adds 27,180 ETH as adviser Tom DeMark sees sharp move in coming weeks

Bitmine added 27,180 ETH, bringing its holdings to 5.96 million. Adviser Tom DeMark forecasts a sharp upward move for ether in the coming weeks.

MarketsCryptoBitmineEthereumcryptocurrencydigital assets

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:20

Bitmine adds 27,180 ETH as adviser Tom DeMark sees sharp move in coming weeks
Bitmine adds 27,180 ETH as adviser Tom DeMark sees sharp move in coming weeks
MAJOR

Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil

Saudi Arabia suspended its 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones struck it near Riyadh and Medina. Carrying about 4–5 million barrels per day to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, the route bypasses the disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Its closure could affect up to 5 percent of global oil supply, with repairs potentially taking days or five to six weeks.

Energy & commoditiesSaudi Arabiaoil supplyEast-West pipelinedrone attack

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-09-14 13:15

Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil
Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil
MAJOR
  • Asian refiners await word on Saudi shipments, expect tighter supply
    Asian refiners await word on Saudi shipments, expect tighter supply

    Asian refiners are preparing for a tighter supply of sour crude while waiting for Saudi Arabia to provide guidance on exports through the Red Sea following attacks on the East-West Pipeline, industry sources said on Monday.

    Saudi Arabiacrude oil supplyRed Seaenergy infrastructure

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-14 12:50Original
  • A spreading war threatens Trump and MBS

    A spreading war is threatening Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman as Saudi energy supplies are hit just as Europe and the US head into winter.

    Saudi Arabiaenergy supplieswarDonald Trump

    FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-09-14 11:48Original
  • Saudi stocks extend losses as attacks on energy infrastructure unsettle investors
    Saudi stocks extend losses as attacks on energy infrastructure unsettle investors

    Saudi equities suffered another setback on Monday after the previous trading session’s steep losses. Investor confidence took a hit as attacks affecting the kingdom’s energy facilities and maritime routes intensified; several other major Gulf bourses, by contrast, recorded modest gains.

    Saudi stocksenergy infrastructureshipping routesGulf markets

    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 11:10Original

Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test

New Federal Reserve data show U.S. domestic hedge funds expanded their gross balance sheets from $2.7857 trillion to $3.1859 trillion in the second quarter. A surprise in September’s rate decision or policy outlook could increase funding and collateral demands, forcing cash-raising in liquid markets. For now, the figures indicate potential amplification capacity, not an actual Bitcoin selloff.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoFederal Reservehedge fundsBitcoininterest rates

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:05

Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test
Fed data shows hedge funds added $400 billion before Bitcoin’s September rate test

Wall Street braces for a Monday meltdown—so why is Bitcoin holding near $78,000?

Bitcoin was trading above $77,000 as AI-related selling pointed to a weaker Wall Street open. Chip stocks were among the hardest hit, while several software shares rose, suggesting a selective reassessment of the AI trade rather than uniform selling. The US cash session will test whether Bitcoin can hold its level as equity losses broaden or narrow.

MarketsCryptoTech & AIBitcoinAI stocksWall StreetNasdaq

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 12:30

Wall Street braces for a Monday meltdown—so why is Bitcoin holding near $78,000?
Wall Street braces for a Monday meltdown—so why is Bitcoin holding near $78,000?

Kremlin: Russian petroleum product export ban aims to saturate domestic market

The ban on Russian petroleum product exports remains in force and is primarily intended to ensure sufficient domestic supply, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He said instability and renewed escalation in the Persian Gulf are rapidly worsening global oil markets. Russia’s temporary ban on gasoline, diesel and other fuel exports runs until January 31, 2027.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsRussiapetroleum productsexport bandomestic supply

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 11:48

Kremlin: Russian petroleum product export ban aims to saturate domestic market
  • Kremlin: Russian petroleum products dropping out of exports affects global markets

    Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the removal of Russian petroleum products from international exports is affecting global markets. He said oil-market conditions are rapidly worsening amid Persian Gulf instability and a large volume of oil leaving supplies, while Russia’s export ban is intended to secure domestic supplies.

    Russiapetroleum productsglobal marketsPersian Gulf

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-14 10:45Original

Live updates: Bitcoin ekes out small gains as stocks fall on AI worries and oil surges

Bitcoin is managing a modest rise while stocks decline amid concern over artificial intelligence and oil prices surge. The Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting starts tomorrow, with nearly everyone expecting the U.S. central bank to raise its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesCryptoTech & AIBitcoinstocksartificial intelligenceFederal Reserveoil prices

CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 11:44

Live updates: Bitcoin ekes out small gains as stocks fall on AI worries and oil surges

Stocks tumble after AI leaders call for a slowdown

Stock futures fell sharply Monday morning, led by technology shares, after prominent artificial intelligence CEOs urged the industry to slow the pace of developing the revolutionary technology.

MarketsTech & AIstocksartificial intelligencetechnology shares

NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 11:30

Stocks tumble after AI leaders call for a slowdown
Stocks tumble after AI leaders call for a slowdown
  • SoftBank shares plunge as calls grow to slow AI development

    Leading AI developers have warned that development should be slowed as the industry faces mounting demands to prioritise safety over profits. Their remarks weighed heavily on technology shares on Monday, including SoftBank.

    SoftBankartificial intelligencetechnology stocks

    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 10:55Original

US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?

Brent crude has climbed to $107.82 a barrel despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States is helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz and escorting oil shipments. Attacks on shipping, damage to Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and Houthi strikes have heightened supply fears, while tracking data shows traffic remains far below normal.

Energy & commoditiesStrait of Hormuzoil pricesSaudi ArabiaIran

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 11:06

US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?
US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?

TechAI Leaders Call for a Slowdown as Trump Team Says It’s Their Responsibility

Sam Altman and Elon Musk endorsed calls for restraint over the weekend after Dario Amodei urged Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, wants the United States to preserve its lead over China.

artificial intelligenceAI policySam AltmanElon Musk

WWIREDOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 11:00

AI Leaders Call for a Slowdown as Trump Team Says It’s Their Responsibility
AI Leaders Call for a Slowdown as Trump Team Says It’s Their Responsibility

China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters, sources say

China’s foreign exchange regulator has told banks to encourage more corporate clients to hedge currency risks, according to people familiar with the matter, intensifying efforts to protect exporters from the yuan’s steady appreciation.

Macro & central banksMarketsTrade & sanctionsChina economyyuanexportersFX hedging

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 10:40

China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters, sources say
China urges more FX hedging as strong yuan hits exporters, sources say

Seven assets enter Kraken liquidation window after Monday withdrawal cutoff

Kraken will disable withdrawals for seven crypto assets held by UAE customers at 14:00 UTC on Sept. 14. Remaining balances are scheduled for liquidation from Sept. 15 to 25, but the exchange has not guaranteed which currency customers will receive. The affected assets are Monero, Zcash, Dash, USDD, Dai, USDS and Ethena USD.

MarketsCryptoKrakencrypto assetsUAEliquidation

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 10:10

Seven assets enter Kraken liquidation window after Monday withdrawal cutoff
Seven assets enter Kraken liquidation window after Monday withdrawal cutoff

Forms Syntron draws Hong Kong’s next-generation tycoons in HK$940 million IPO

Hong Kong’s younger tycoons are becoming more active in the city’s IPO market through family offices and private investments. Unlike their predecessors, whose interests centred on property and traditional finance, they are also moving into technology and digital finance. Cheng Chi-heng of New World Development and Peter Lee Ka-kit of Henderson Land joined Forms Syntron’s Shenzhen offering as cornerstone investors.

MarketsHong Kong IPOForms Syntronfamily officesdigital finance

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 09:51

Forms Syntron draws Hong Kong’s next-generation tycoons in HK$940 million IPO
Forms Syntron draws Hong Kong’s next-generation tycoons in HK$940 million IPO

Bitcoin ETFs lose $463 million as Fed puts $75,000 support at risk

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $462.7 million in weekly outflows, ending three weeks of heavy demand. With hotter inflation, rising Treasury yields and a Federal Reserve meeting ahead, sustained redemptions could weaken the buying pressure supporting Bitcoin and make $75,000 harder to defend. Evidence remains insufficient that ETF investors have abandoned the rally.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBitcoinBitcoin ETFsFederal Reserveoutflows

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 09:40

Bitcoin ETFs lose $463 million as Fed puts $75,000 support at risk
Bitcoin ETFs lose $463 million as Fed puts $75,000 support at risk

TD Cowen sees 90% upside for bitcoin treasury firm Smarter Web after proposed MORE preferred IPO

TD Cowen raised its price target for Smarter Web after the company proposed a MORE preferred IPO, pointing to expanded funding options and greater capital efficiency. The bank sees 90% potential upside for the bitcoin treasury firm.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryBitcoinSmarter WebIPOCapital markets

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 09:29

TD Cowen sees 90% upside for bitcoin treasury firm Smarter Web after proposed MORE preferred IPO
TD Cowen sees 90% upside for bitcoin treasury firm Smarter Web after proposed MORE preferred IPO

South Korean investors push for fourth crypto tax delay as regulators stand firm

A South Korean petition calling for a delay to the planned digital asset gains tax has reached the 50,000-signature threshold, prompting investors to seek a fourth postponement while regulators maintain their position.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBanking & financeCompanies & industrySouth Koreacrypto taxdigital assetsregulation

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 08:31

South Korean investors push for fourth crypto tax delay as regulators stand firm
South Korean investors push for fourth crypto tax delay as regulators stand firm

Hong Kong faces pressure to speed up trading-hours review after South Korea move

Hong Kong’s stock market is under renewed pressure to accelerate its review of longer trading hours after South Korea’s main exchange added four hours to its session. The Korea Exchange introduced real-time after-market trading from 4pm to 8pm and indicated it aims to move toward nearly 24-hour trading.

MarketsHong Kong stockstrading hoursKorea Exchange

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 08:08

Hong Kong faces pressure to speed up trading-hours review after South Korea move
Hong Kong faces pressure to speed up trading-hours review after South Korea move

Cosco Shipping arm prepares China IPO amid global shipbuilding boom

Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry, the shipbuilding and maintenance arm of state-owned China Cosco Shipping, has completed IPO guidance registration, clearing a step toward a domestic listing as it seeks to benefit from a global shipbuilding boom. The unit specialises in cargo and container vessels.

MarketsTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryCosco Shipping Heavy IndustryIPOshipbuilding

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 07:00

Cosco Shipping arm prepares China IPO amid global shipbuilding boom
Cosco Shipping arm prepares China IPO amid global shipbuilding boom

TechCNBC Daily Open: ‘Whoever wins AI, wins’

Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI jointly urged a slowdown in AI development, while President Donald Trump emphasized the need to maintain the lead over China.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 06:25

CNBC Daily Open: ‘Whoever wins AI, wins’
CNBC Daily Open: ‘Whoever wins AI, wins’
  • New warnings about AI risks revive a long-running debate
    New warnings about AI risks revive a long-running debate

    Fresh warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have renewed debate over whether advanced AI models could slip beyond human control and pose a threat to humanity.

    artificial intelligencetechnology risksAI safety

    AABC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 05:31Original
  • Asian AI-linked stocks slump after top lab CEOs urge slower technology development
    Asian AI-linked stocks slump after top lab CEOs urge slower technology development

    AI-linked stocks fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday after CEOs of companies developing the most advanced AI models warned that development must slow to prevent threats to humanity.

    artificial intelligenceAsian stockstechnology safety

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-14 04:20Original
  • Global AI stocks slip on concerns over risks

    SoftBank, a backer of OpenAI, fell as much as 13% after technology leaders called for a slowdown in AI development over concerns about its risks.

    artificial intelligencestock marketSoftBank

    FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 04:00Original
  • AI Bosses Risk Clash With Wall Street and Trump Over Safety Call
    AI Bosses Risk Clash With Wall Street and Trump Over Safety Call

    Anthropic PBC and OpenAI will have to weigh calls to slow artificial-intelligence development against likely resistance to any substantial pause from the tech industry, financial markets and the Trump administration.

    artificial intelligencetechnology industryAI safety

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 02:30Original
  • Trump dismisses calls from tech CEOs to slow AI development
    Trump dismisses calls from tech CEOs to slow AI development

    US President Donald Trump played down AI risks, saying he wants to preserve the US lead over China and does not see a need for broad checks on development. He acknowledged that some regulation may be needed but offered no details. His remarks followed calls by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, backed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk, to slow capability advances so safeguards can catch up.

    artificial intelligenceDonald TrumpUS technology policyAI regulation

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-13 23:31Original
  • Could AI really kill us within a decade?
    Could AI really kill us within a decade?

    AI companies warn that their technology could wipe out humanity, but the apocalyptic predictions may also benefit the companies making them.

    AIAI safetyexistential risk

    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 22:17Original
  • Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
    Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

    Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are publicly urging companies to slow the development of new AI systems, adding to a week of warnings from researchers about the technology.

    artificial intelligencetechnology safetyAI development

    NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 22:00Original
  • AI Executives Call for Growth Curbs as Trump Discusses Russian Diesel Strikes
    AI Executives Call for Growth Curbs as Trump Discusses Russian Diesel Strikes

    Bloomberg News Now highlights calls from AI executives to curb the industry’s growth, alongside Donald Trump’s comments on strikes against Russian diesel supplies.

    AIindustry regulationDonald TrumpRussia-Ukraine war

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 19:30Original
  • Trump Downplays AI Concerns as CEOs Call for Slowing Technology
    Trump Downplays AI Concerns as CEOs Call for Slowing Technology

    President Donald Trump played down growing alarm about artificial-intelligence risks after some industry leaders urged a slower pace of technological development.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-13 17:00Original
  • Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development
    Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development

    Donald Trump has dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence, saying “negative forces” are raising fears about events that will not happen. The comments follow dire predictions from a former Anthropic researcher and calls by industry leaders to slow development. Trump said the US is ahead of China in AI and wants to keep that lead, while critics argue any slowdown should be coordinated internationally.

    AIDonald TrumpAI safetyUS-China competition

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-13 16:29Original
  • AI: ‘We need to take the risk seriously and have more coordination’
    AI: ‘We need to take the risk seriously and have more coordination’

    Andy Miah, Chair in Science Communication and Future Media at the University of Salford, said AI presents real challenges that require closer coordination between companies and governments, but poses no existential threat to humanity. He added that clearer data and concrete figures would help the public understand the risks.

    artificial intelligencetechnology risksgovernment coordination

    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 15:50Original
  • The race to make AI safer
    The race to make AI safer

    AI leaders warn that the technology is advancing faster than the ability to control it, while Donald Trump has called some concerns exaggerated. AI philosophy professor Raphaël Millière says a real-world security incident this summer shows the risks are no longer hypothetical, but not that AI will kill everyone. He says companies and governments should coordinate to manage the growing safety risks.

    AIAI safetytechnology regulation

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-13 15:16Original
  • What are the five pros and cons of artificial intelligence?
    What are the five pros and cons of artificial intelligence?

    AI is helping with writing, education, information gathering and programming, with supporters pointing to productivity gains and new types of work. But experts warn that rapid development could bring job losses, misinformation, heavy infrastructure demands and particular difficulties for early-career workers. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged companies to slow the pace of improving AI model capabilities.

    artificial intelligenceautomationjobsmisinformation

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-13 15:03Original

Handshake or arm-wrestling match? What China’s stock traders expect from Xi-Trump meeting

Stock traders in mainland China and Hong Kong are watching the upcoming meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The outcome could stir markets, whether it produces a friendly handshake or a tense test of wills, but investors currently expect so little substantive progress that they are not treating the event as a major stock-market catalyst.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 06:03

Handshake or arm-wrestling match? What China’s stock traders expect from Xi-Trump meeting
Handshake or arm-wrestling match? What China’s stock traders expect from Xi-Trump meeting

CIFTIS draws global participants, yields more than 1,200 outcomes

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services closed in Beijing after attracting exhibitors from more than 90 countries, regions and international organizations and generating over 1,200 outcomes in seven categories. The fair also produced product launches, major projects and cooperation deals, including six signed by Norway, the guest country of honor.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 05:41

CIFTIS draws global participants, yields more than 1,200 outcomes

Fed and BoJ expect rate hikes as US bond market flails

The Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan will meet this week to decide whether to raise interest rates. With the US Treasury market struggling, what effect could those decisions have?

Macro & central banksMarketsFederal ReserveBank of JapanUS Treasuriesinterest rates

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-14 04:00

Fed and BoJ expect rate hikes as US bond market flails
  • Dollar steady, yen near seven-month high ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings
    Dollar steady, yen near seven-month high ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

    The dollar held steady on Monday while the yen remained near a seven-month high after its recent sharp gains. Investors were weighing potential rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan ahead of a pivotal week for monetary policy.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 02:10Original

The 10-year Treasury is nearing 5%. Why it gets there matters more

The 10-year Treasury yield is approaching 5%, a level it last reached in October 2023. Strategists say the forces driving yields higher matter more than the threshold itself.

MarketsTreasury yieldsbond marketfinancial markets

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 01:39

The 10-year Treasury is nearing 5%. Why it gets there matters more
The 10-year Treasury is nearing 5%. Why it gets there matters more

China’s Ligent seeks about $723 million in Hong Kong IPO for AI-related expansion

China’s Ligent Technologies plans to raise about HK$5.67 billion ($723 million) through a Hong Kong initial public offering. A prospectus filed with the stock exchange on Monday says the proceeds would fund product development and expanded production capacity.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 01:30

China’s Ligent seeks about $723 million in Hong Kong IPO for AI-related expansion
China’s Ligent seeks about $723 million in Hong Kong IPO for AI-related expansion

Michael Dell’s family office nears deal to take $4.1bn insurance broker private

Michael Dell’s family office, DFO Management, is in advanced talks with Baldwin Group on a deal valued at $4.1bn to take the insurance broker private. The historically fragmented industry is undergoing a wave of consolidation.

MarketsBanking & financeCompanies & industryMichael DellDFO ManagementBaldwin Groupinsurance brokerageconsolidation

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 22:14

Michael Dell’s family office nears deal to take $4.1bn insurance broker private
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