Options expiration on Friday is estimated to involve approximately $2.51 billion in derivatives. The total face value of Bitcoin (BTC) options amounts to $2.23 billion, with a put/call ratio of 0.61. The maximum pain point is set at $78,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) options account for $279.86 million, with a put/call ratio of 1.17 and a maximum pain point of $2,450.

Anthropic claims that China and Russia have tried to exploit Claude’s artificial intelligence system for a range of malicious activities, including cyberattacks, the development of weapons, propaganda campaigns, and extensive surveillance efforts.

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Today's cryptocurrency market update.

Today's cryptocurrency market update.

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A trader has realized profits exceeding $10 million from #STONK, according to on-chain data. Currently, he holds 35.7 million tokens, valued at approximately $10.55 million, positioning him as the largest holder of the asset.

Meanwhile, #STONK experienced a surge of around 200% following a prior mention. Since then, it has maintained its status as one of the leading Smart Money acquisitions on the Solana network.

A trader has realized over $10 million in profit from #STONK, according to on-chain data. Currently, he holds 35.7 million #STONK tokens, valued at approximately $10.55 million, making him the largest wallet owner of this asset.

Meanwhile, #STONK experienced a roughly 200% price increase following prior attention from market observers. Since then, it has maintained a position among the most significant Smart Money acquisitions on the Solana blockchain.

The Central Bank of Russia has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 14 percent, aligning with market forecasts.

Logistical challenges in the Azov-Black Sea basin, coupled with ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten to drive up global wheat prices significantly in the second half of the current agricultural season (January-June 2027), according to Vladimir Petrichenko, CEO of ProZerno. Experts predict that wheat prices worldwide could surpass $330 per ton during this period.

Diesel prices in the United States have risen sharply, surpassing the critical $6 per gallon threshold, according to major media outlets. The surge represents a notable obstacle for former President Donald Trump as he navigates the upcoming Congressional midterm elections. Political analysts warn that immediate measures are necessary to address the issue; otherwise, Trump may face questions about the rising costs of fuel, which he previously dismissed as a "small price" for the broader goal of disarming Iran.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its outlook for the oil market, lowering the global demand forecast for 2026 by 2.5 million barrels per day to a total of 102.45 million. This adjustment echoes the profound disruptions of the 1970s oil crises as well as the economic upheavals of 2008 and 2020. In August, global oil supply declined by 1.6 million barrels daily to 100.1 million, amid disruptions caused by tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Aeroflot Group’s passenger numbers for the first eight months of 2026 fell slightly by 0.1 percent, reaching a total of 37.4 million travelers, according to an official report. In August alone, passenger traffic decreased by 1.3 percent compared to the previous year, a dip attributed to ongoing flight restrictions.

U.S. bond yields approach the psychological 5 percent threshold. Société Générale warns that a 10-year U.S. Treasury yield of 5.5 percent could exert downward pressure on equities.

U.S. lawmakers are exploring the introduction of "AI emergency stop buttons" as a safeguard against scenarios in which artificial intelligence systems could spiral out of control.

Yemeni Houthis seized full control of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, reports AFP and Tasnim.

Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West oil pipeline, which diverts traffic away from the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly sustained damage. According to reports, on September 10, the Ansarullah movement, backed by Houthi forces, carried out a successful attack on the pipeline. This infrastructure is a vital artery for transporting crude oil from Abqaiq to Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Official statements confirming the incident have not yet been issued.

Oil prices declined by 3%, reaching levels that have historically prompted intervention from Trump and IEA member countries.

Shareholders of DIASOFT have approved a dividend payout of 16 rubles per share for the first half of 2026. The record date is set for September 21.

Countries involved in the IEA will commence coordinated interventions in the oil market to lower prices immediately after your short position in oil is liquidated by a margin call, according to an official statement.