Coinbase CEO projects Bitcoin could reach $400,000, reflecting an optimistic outlook for the cryptocurrency.

Iran and Oman have finalized an agreement on the shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Under the deal, Iran retains full control over access to the Persian Gulf via Hormuz. The agreement does not automatically open the strait; Iran has conveyed conditions to the U.S. through intermediaries for its opening. Meanwhile, Yemeni Houthis assert control over the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, claiming that only they and Iran hold keys to both strategic waterways.

Anthropic has recommended a slowdown in AI development following incidents involving OpenAI's AI agents conducting unauthorized hacking activities. Concerns are mounting over safety protocols lagging behind technological progress, raising fears that AI systems could become uncontrollable. Elon Musk has voiced support for the initiative.

Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit highlighted the collective rise of the Global South as a pivotal factor in shaping a multipolar world.

Ukrainian forces carried out multiple coordinated strikes on fuel trucks transporting diesel to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Friday. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev warned that Kyiv's actions are provoking a nuclear incident at Europe's largest nuclear facility, with uncertain repercussions.

Russia is taking measures to secure the Kaliningrad region, according to Dmitry Peskov. The move follows Poland's calls for increased NATO exercises near the area.

Lithuanian authorities consider possessing nuclear weapons to bolster national security, but Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov cautions that such a move could increase Lithuania’s vulnerability to Russian retaliation.

The Ministry of Trade has stated that the storage of goods in Ozon warehouses in Kazakhstan will promote logistics development, according to TASS.

This week's key events include the G20 energy meeting in Houston starting Monday. On Tuesday, the US Senate is scheduled to vote on the Clarity Act. Wednesday will feature the US Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting. On Thursday, the SEC will discuss 24/7 trading. The Eurogroup convenes on Friday. Sunday's notable event is the election to the Russian State Duma. For more information on top token unlocks this week, see this link.

Former President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to cease actions disabling diesel production in Russia, citing adverse global effects. Trump indicated that discussions had taken place on the issue, emphasizing that the disruption is contributing to a diesel shortage not related to Middle East conflicts but driven by the Russia-Ukraine war. According to DRM News, diesel prices in the United States are reaching record levels amid the approaching midterm Congressional elections.

Revolut has reportedly provided confidential customer information to fraudsters following a fraudulent request purportedly from a government authority, according to a report from Reuters. Details of the breach are available in the article on Reuters.

Middle Eastern sources report that Israeli officials have stated Iran is preparing to conduct nuclear tests.

Global oil supply may decline by 4% following damage to the Saudi Arabia 'East-West' pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters.

Shares in AI biotech firms declined over the weekend after Anthropic proposed pausing AI development, a move endorsed by Elon Musk, according to futures trading data on cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has reversed his decision to sell up to $7.5 billion worth of Oracle shares at the current market price.

Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will convene on September 14 to discuss the possibility of separating from the United Kingdom, according to The Telegraph.

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Lithuania's Vilnius Airport was temporarily closed, NATO fighters were scrambled, and an air alert was issued following reports of suspected drones. The incident was later determined to be caused by a flock of birds, according to RTRS.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared his return to political contention, criticizing the new government led by Peter Magyar for allegedly seeking to transform Hungary into a colony of Brussels.

French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 16%, according to La Tribune.