US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank for IRGC-linked bitcoin transfers
US Treasury sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank for moving hundreds of millions in bitcoin to the IRGC.
18/09/2026 01:128 min read
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Seven methods for valuing Bitcoin, from network metrics to stock-to-flow
Ned Davis Research outlines seven ways to value Bitcoin, from network adoption to stock-to-flow, with long-term targets of $170,000 by 2030 and $230,000 byβ¦
18/09/2026 00:5118 min read
PBOC fixing signals discomfort with yuan's pace of gains
PBOC set its widest weak-side fixing deviation in six months after yuan hit 3.5-year high, signaling concern over pace of gains.
18/09/2026 00:3215 min read
Stablecoin Surge Forces Banks to Rethink Digital Payments Strategy
Banks are issuing stablecoins to retain payments market share as non-bank tokens reach $300B supply. Regulatory clarity and transaction volume drive the shift.
18/09/2026 00:2746 min read
Yen Softens, Aussie Gains on BoJ Data and RBA Hawkish Comments
Yen falls as Japan inflation misses forecasts, while Aussie gains on RBA Governor Bullock's hawkish comments.
18/09/2026 00:1115 min read
Bullock warns Middle East-driven inflation risks now materialising
RBA Governor Bullock testified that inflation risks flagged in August are materialising, with Middle East conflict and AI boom pushing up prices.
17/09/2026 23:5318 min read
Japan's August CPI Rises 1.9% Year-on-Year, Misses Forecasts
Japan's headline CPI came in at 1.9% y/y in August, below the 2.0% forecast. Core-core CPI also missed expectations at 1.7%.
17/09/2026 23:413 min read
JPMorgan sees Bitcoin outpacing gold on hedge unwinding
JPMorgan notes Bitcoin could outpace gold if ETF hedge unwinds, citing short interest and options data.
17/09/2026 23:1113 min read
New Zealand food price inflation holds steady in August
New Zealand's August trade deficit was -1349mn, with imports at 8bn and exports at 6.66bn. Food price inflation held at 1.9% y/y, unchanged from July.
17/09/2026 23:012 min read
Fed's hike draws mixed views on inflation timeline
The Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 3.75-4.0%, a unanimous vote under Warsh. Analysts split on inflation's duration, with UBS seeing gold pressure near-term butβ¦
17/09/2026 22:4119 min read