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Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, has repurchased $139 million of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), while maintaining a substantial 845,050 bitcoin and $6.4 billion in USD assets. This …

Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, has repurchased $139 million of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), while maintaining a substantial 845,050 bitcoin and $6.4 billion in USD assets. This move indicates the company’s focus on utilizing its liquidity reserves to reduce its preferred stock supply without altering its bitcoin holdings. The repurchase suggests a strategic decision to strengthen its balance sheet by decreasing outstanding STRC and preserving its current bitcoin position amidst fluctuating market conditions. Advertisement Key Takeaways Strategy’s repurchase of $139 million in STRC appears to suggest increased confidence in the stock’s value. Maintaining 845,050 bitcoin holdings indicates the company’s decision to preserve its cryptocurrency position rather than expand it. Market pricing suggests participants view these moves as supportive of STRC reaching $100 by year-end. What to Watch Market participants will be observing any further announcements from Strategy Inc. regarding additional stock repurchases or changes in bitcoin holdings. Developments in the STRC dividend rate or effective yield could influence market perceptions of STRC reaching $100 by December 31. Additionally, any new actions by CEO Michael Saylor or President Phong Le could serve as key indicators for future market expectations. Get live prediction-market analysis, powered by Vera. Sign up for Vera.

High Vulnerabilities <table> <tr> <th>PrimaryVendor -- Product</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Published</th> <th>CVSS Score</th> <th>Source Info</th> </tr> <tr> <td>100plugins--Open User Map</td> <td>Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Open Us… The CISA Vulnerability Bulletin provides a summary of …

High Vulnerabilities <table> <tr> <th>PrimaryVendor -- Product</th> <th>Description</th> <th>Published</th> <th>CVSS Score</th> <th>Source Info</th> </tr> <tr> <td>100plugins--Open User Map</td> <td>Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Open Us… The CISA Vulnerability Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded in the past week. In some cases, the vulnerabilities in the bulletin may not yet have assigned CVSS s…

The bank's energy team sees a rapid price reversal as a real risk even as Brent crude breaches triple digits on Middle East tensions Brent crude punched through $100 per barrel this week, and …

The bank's energy team sees a rapid price reversal as a real risk even as Brent crude breaches triple digits on Middle East tensions Brent crude punched through $100 per barrel this week, and JPMorgan’s strategists are already bracing for the hangover. The bank’s concern isn’t just that oil is expensive. It’s that the decline, when it comes, could be fast enough to catch most traders leaning the wrong way. The triple-digit milestone arrived on the back of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the same geopolitical pressure cooker that pushed Brent as high as $105.94 during an intraday spike back in May. But JPMorgan’s projected average crude price for 2026 sits at $97 per barrel, a number that implies the current levels are borrowed time rather than a new normal. Gloria Bull case, bear case, or the catalyst that breaks it — Gloria Finance runs the whole research in one click. Run a playbook → The Fed connection no one wanted Both banks now expect a 25-basis-point rate hike at the Fed’s September 15-16 meeting. That’s a meaningful pivot from earlier expectations of a pause, driven by inflation data that came in hotter than anticipated, with energy costs doing much of the heavy lifting. Advertisement Why JPMorgan sees a snapback coming Earlier in 2026, some forecasts from major banks floated worst-case scenarios where Brent could surge to $120 or even $150 if supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz became prolonged. Those numbers now look like relics of peak anxiety. As the year progressed, banks walked back their projections because demand losses materialized faster than expected and portfolio rebalancing pulled capital out of energy trades. JPMorgan’s own trajectory tells the story. The bank initially called for crude prices in the low $100s throughout 2026, fueled by geopolitical conflicts that had already driven prices into the $105-$118 range at various points. But the average forecast of $97 suggests the bank’s models see more downside than upside from current levels. Macro, rates, and crypto—what moved markets and what matters next. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. The Strait of Hormuz remains the wild card. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum passes through that narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, and any sustained disruption there would rewrite every forecast on the table. JPMorgan flagged ongoing logistical and inventory issues tied to the strait as key drivers of their price projections. What this means for markets and the economy The May spike to $105.94 and subsequent pullback offered a preview of how quickly sentiment can shift. The bank’s $97 average price target for the full year implies that current levels above $100 are, in JPMorgan’s view, more likely to serve as a ceiling than a floor.

The group previously disclosed the contract without identifying the customer, saying it covered GPU access and services at its Maysville, Georgia, site. Sep. 14, 2026 RUM Group shares jumped about 15% on Monday on …

The group previously disclosed the contract without identifying the customer, saying it covered GPU access and services at its Maysville, Georgia, site. Sep. 14, 2026 RUM Group shares jumped about 15% on Monday on a report from The Information that Anthropic was the previously unnamed customer behind RUM’s six-year, approximately $13.7 billion GPU-services agreement. Advertisement RUM disclosed the contract in an August securities filing, identifying the counterparty only as an unaffiliated US-based cloud customer. The agreement covers GPU access and related services at RUM’s Maysville, Georgia, data center, which remains under development. The site has access to about 120 megawatts of power, with potential expansion to 180 megawatts. RUM has said it does not currently have the financing needed to fund the GPUs and other infrastructure required to perform the contract, although its obligations are not contingent on obtaining that financing. The deal is structured in three tranches, and the third depends on the customer’s approval of the proposed delivery date. Formerly known as Rumble, RUM expanded into AI cloud infrastructure after acquiring Northern Data and now operates that business under Quake AI. It also owns Rumble, whose cloud business hosts Trump Media & Technology Group’s Truth Social platform.

The zkEVM Layer 2 network becomes a cornerstone of the newly formed Consensys entity focused on institutional infrastructure and protocols. Consensys Software Inc. just did the corporate equivalent of cell division. On September 9, …

The zkEVM Layer 2 network becomes a cornerstone of the newly formed Consensys entity focused on institutional infrastructure and protocols. Consensys Software Inc. just did the corporate equivalent of cell division. On September 9, 2026, the Ethereum infrastructure giant split itself into two separate companies: MetaMask, handling the consumer-facing wallet and platform business, and a newly structured Consensys entity laser-focused on institutional protocols and infrastructure. Linea, the zkEVM Layer 2 network, sits at the center of that second entity. Linea confirmed its integration into the restructured Consensys on September 10, 2026, positioning the partnership as a play to build foundational platforms for global digital markets. Gloria One app, one screen — every morning, Gloria Finance briefs you on what happened and how it affected your portfolio. Read your brief → Advertisement What the Consensys split actually means Linea was built as a zkEVM Layer 2 solution designed for full Ethereum equivalence, originally launched on mainnet in 2023. That means smart contracts and tools built for Ethereum’s mainnet work on Linea without modification, which matters enormously for institutions that don’t want to rewrite their entire tech stack to move on-chain. The tokenomics and governance angle The network features a protocol-level ETH fee burn of 20%, a mechanism that ties Linea’s activity directly to Ethereum’s deflationary dynamics. On the token side, Linea allocates 85% for its LINEA token ecosystem, with the token generation event having occurred in September 2025. The Linea Consortium, which oversees Ethereum-native stewardship of the project, designed its core token distribution with no insider or VC allocations. AI, tech, and the markets they move—in one daily briefing. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. Institutional capital is already moving SharpLink Gaming has announced plans for a $200M deployment of ETH on Linea. The strategy involves yield generation through integrations with ether.fi and EigenLayer, with custody handled by Anchorage, a federally chartered digital asset bank. The yield strategy stacks ether.fi’s liquid staking with EigenLayer’s restaking mechanics, allowing SharpLink to generate returns on its ETH while maintaining exposure to the underlying asset. What this means for Ethereum’s competitive position Consensys has historically served as one of Ethereum’s primary bridges to enterprise adoption. Its products, from Quorum (now contributed to Hyperledger) to Infura’s node infrastructure, have been entry points for traditional organizations exploring blockchain. The new corporate structure suggests Consensys is betting that its next chapter lies not in broad ecosystem tooling but in channeling institutional capital through a specific, controlled Layer 2 environment.

Abraxas Capital, a prominent crypto investment firm, has reportedly amassed over $980 million in short positions on Hyperliquid, according to data from on-chain analytics. This development highlights Abraxas’s significant exposure to the decentralized perpetual …

Abraxas Capital, a prominent crypto investment firm, has reportedly amassed over $980 million in short positions on Hyperliquid, according to data from on-chain analytics. This development highlights Abraxas’s significant exposure to the decentralized perpetual futures exchange, particularly through leveraged shorts involving the HYPE token. The firm’s strategy appears to involve complex hedging activities, as evidenced by their concurrent spot ETH transactions. Market observers suggest that this substantial short positioning could indicate Abraxas’s anticipation of potential declines in Hyperliquid’s valuation. Advertisement Key Takeaways Abraxas Capital’s large short position appears consistent with expectations of a decline in Hyperliquid’s price. The market’s current pricing of a 49% YES probability for Hyperliquid reaching $100 by year-end suggests uncertainty amid Abraxas’s positioning supportive of NO outcomes. The firm’s activities are seen as a key indicator, given its history of significant market influence. What to Watch Market participants will be closely monitoring any further moves by Abraxas Capital, which could indicate broader market sentiment shifts. Key developments to watch include potential responses from Hyperliquid, such as strategic partnerships or technological advancements, which could counter the prevailing downside outlook. Additionally, any regulatory news or market disruptions affecting decentralized exchanges could further impact market perceptions and pricing around Hyperliquid’s future performance. Get live prediction-market analysis, powered by Vera. Sign up for Vera.

MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) shares fell 5.7% in pre-market trading to $11.30 after JPMorgan downgraded the Bitcoin mining company to Underweight from Neutral and lowered its price target. JPMorgan cut its target to $11 from …

MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) shares fell 5.7% in pre-market trading to $11.30 after JPMorgan downgraded the Bitcoin mining company to Underweight from Neutral and lowered its price target. JPMorgan cut its target to $11 from $13 and extended the target horizon… MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) shares fell 5.7% in pre-market trading to $11.30 after JPMorgan downgraded the Bitcoin mining company to Underweight from Neutral and lowered its price target.JPMorgan cut…

S&P 500 cash flow valuations are flashing warning signs that haven't appeared in 25 years, driven by a massive AI spending wave. There is a number that professional investors watch closely, and right now …

S&P 500 cash flow valuations are flashing warning signs that haven't appeared in 25 years, driven by a massive AI spending wave. There is a number that professional investors watch closely, and right now it is telling an uncomfortable story. The S&P 500’s free cash flow yield has compressed to levels not seen since the dot-com era, sitting at roughly 2.58% as of late September 2025 and cited at approximately 2.7% in subsequent Goldman Sachs analysis from August 2026. Free cash flow yield is essentially how much cash a company generates relative to its stock price. Think of it like a dividend yield, except instead of measuring what gets paid out, it measures what’s actually left over after the business pays its bills and maintains its operations. When that number falls, it means investors are paying more for each dollar of real cash the company produces. Gloria Ask anything about any stock — Gloria Finance gives you a complete, data-backed answer in seconds. Ask Gloria → The numbers that should make you pause Goldman Sachs put the S&P 500 and India’s Nifty 50 on the same slide for a reason: both sit around a 2.7% FCF yield. Europe’s Stoxx 600, by comparison, comes in near 5%. That gap is not a rounding error. It represents a fundamental difference in how much cash investors are getting per dollar invested in equities across different markets. Advertisement The more alarming comparison, though, involves bonds. As of late September 2025, the S&P 500’s FCF yield had fallen below the 10-year Treasury yield, which was running around 4.11%. In plain terms, the cash return implied by owning a basket of the largest US companies had dropped below what the government would simply pay you to lend it money for a decade. The Minneapolis Federal Reserve documented a sharp decline in FCF yields since 2023, tracing much of it to a surge in capital expenditures tied to AI data center construction. The Fed’s framing offered a partial defense of current conditions, noting that today’s yields, while low in isolation, remain consistent with certain long-term postwar averages when viewed across a wider economic lens. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. The AI capex machine and its discontents To understand why yields have compressed this sharply, you have to follow the capital. The largest components of the S&P 500, concentrated in technology, have been spending at extraordinary rates to build out AI infrastructure. These are not small line items. They are multi-hundred-billion-dollar commitments to data centers, custom chips, and energy capacity, all of which hit the capital expenditure column before any revenue from AI products materializes at scale. This mirrors the pattern that defined the late 1990s. During the dot-com bubble, companies were burning cash to build fiber networks and internet infrastructure. Today’s tech giants are cash-generative businesses that are choosing to spend aggressively on AI, in contrast to dot-com era firms that had low or outright negative FCF yields because they were burning cash just to keep the lights on. The spending still compresses the yield investors receive relative to the price they’re paying. What this means for how you think about risk The practical implication for anyone with a portfolio weighted toward large-cap US tech is that the margin for error has narrowed. When an asset yields 5%, a disappointing quarter is painful but absorbable. When it yields 2.7%, prices already embed a lot of optimism about future cash flows, which means any shortfall hits harder. The geographic divergence Goldman Sachs highlighted adds another layer. European equities at roughly 5% FCF yield are cheaper relative to the cash they generate, a spread that some institutional allocators have already started acting on. With FCF yields below Treasury yields, fixed income has quietly become the higher-yielding option, at least on a current cash return basis.

The commissioner called Europe's lack of banking scale 'surprising' and rejected industry calls to break up a sweeping reform package Europe’s top financial services regulator just said what a lot of bankers have been …

The commissioner called Europe's lack of banking scale 'surprising' and rejected industry calls to break up a sweeping reform package Europe’s top financial services regulator just said what a lot of bankers have been thinking for years: the continent’s lenders should have started merging across borders a long time ago. Maria Luís Albuquerque, the EU Commissioner for Financial Services, declared on September 14 that cross-border banking mergers in the bloc “should have happened a long time ago.” Her reasoning is straightforward. The EU already operates under a Banking Union framework, yet the actual banking sector looks nothing like a unified market. Gloria Thousands of headlines moved markets today. Gloria Finance shows you the three that matter most to your portfolio. See what matters → The scale problem Europe can’t ignore Albuquerque’s central argument boils down to one word: scale. European banks are, by global standards, undersized. The largest EU lenders are dwarfed by their American and Chinese counterparts, which benefit from massive domestic markets that don’t fracture along 27 different national regulatory lines. Advertisement The commissioner expressed surprise that consolidation hasn’t progressed further given the institutional architecture already in place. The Banking Union was designed precisely to make cross-border operations smoother. Cross-border bank M&A in Europe hit €17 billion in value in 2025, the highest total since the 2008 financial crisis. That sounds impressive until you look at the deal count: just 19 transactions. So the deals that are getting done are larger, but the overall pace of consolidation remains glacial. Macro, rates, and crypto—what moved markets and what matters next. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. No cherry-picking on reform Perhaps the more consequential part of Albuquerque’s remarks was her rejection of industry lobbying to split up a wide-ranging reform package. European banks have been pushing the Commission to separate various elements of a regulatory overhaul aimed at cutting red tape and removing barriers to cross-border business. Albuquerque said no. She framed the reforms as an integrated suite, arguing that addressing Europe’s banking fragmentation requires tackling multiple issues simultaneously rather than cherry-picking the easy parts. The European Commission is expected to unveil a comprehensive banking competitiveness package in early 2027. The reform agenda also includes completing the Banking Union itself. A common deposit insurance scheme, one of the most politically contentious pieces of the puzzle, is still on Albuquerque’s to-do list. Why this push is happening now Albuquerque’s comments build on a July 2026 communication from the European Commission that emphasized the urgency of growth in the banking sector. The document framed the issue in competitive terms: if European banks can’t achieve sufficient scale, they risk becoming permanent second-tier players in global finance. Albuquerque brings a practitioner’s perspective to the role. She served as Portugal’s finance minister from 2013 to 2015, a period when the country was navigating its way out of a bailout program. She has been advocating for cross-border banking consolidation since at least March 2025, making this a consistent theme of her tenure as commissioner rather than a one-off statement.

Key Takeaways - Wintermute holds roughly $102.1 million in crypto shorts, with total exposure of about $122.23 million. - Ethereum leads the bearish positions, with a short of 15,330 ETH worth approximately $38.47 million. …

Key Takeaways - Wintermute holds roughly $102.1 million in crypto shorts, with total exposure of about $122.23 million. - Ethereum leads the bearish positions, with a short of 15,330 ETH worth approximately $38.47 million. - The shorts may reflect market-maki… Key Takeaways- Wintermute holds roughly $102.1 million in crypto shorts, with total exposure of about $122.23 million.- Ethereum leads the bearish positions, with a short of 15,330 ETH worth approxim…