Samsung: Demand for artificial intelligence chips remains strong, potentially exacerbating supply shortages next year.

Bitmine added 27,562 Ethereum to its holdings last week, marking 68 consecutive weeks of weekly increases in its Ethereum positions. As of September 20, 2026, its total Ethereum holdings stood at 5,983,940 units.

Glassnode noted in a publication that Bitcoin (BTC) has accelerated its breakout from the dense short liquidation zone as anticipated. Over recent months, a large volume of short positions had built up in the $82,000–$86,000 range, though the prior pullback from this zone was modest. These short positions have now become a driving force for the upward move, as short sellers are forced to cover their Bitcoin positions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interest rates should be lowered after the Iran conflict ends.

Strive CEO Matt Cole disclosed that the company purchased 1,355 BTC for $107.7 million, at an average cost of $79,475 per BTC, bringing its total BTC holdings to 26,355 coins.

GMGN co-founder Haze announced in a post that the platform’s perpetual contract trading feature has officially launched for public beta testing, welcoming users to try it out and submit feedback.

MEET48, alongside SNH48 members Hu Xiaohui, Liu Zengyan, Zhang Leilei, Bai Xinyu, Yan Mingjun and Chen Jiayi, appeared at the NEXUS 2140 2026 Expo in Incheon, South Korea, delivering stage performances and hosting fan meet-and-greets. Earlier, MEET48 had led top idols from past general elections to Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul for global performance rewards. This year’s expo focuses on cutting-edge technology and industrial innovation. MEET48 is recognized as a global innovator of the new-generation idol entertainment ecosystem, breaking the one-way output model of traditional entertainment. It integrates idols, fans, creators and partners into an open digital platform, emphasizing content co-creation, interactive engagement and mutual growth, and advancing the fan economy’s shift from pure consumption to emotional connection and value co-creation.