💥✴️ ZCash community has voted to accelerate block formation in the network by three times, reducing the time to 25 seconds!

⚠️🇷🇺 The Central Bank is examining the Eurotrans default for signs of manipulation and insider trading, reported to journalists by Central Bank Deputy Chairman Mikhail Mamuta. Read more.

🛢 United States natural gas inventory reports show an increase, with EIA announcing levels at +44 BCF. This surpasses the previous week's figure of +40 BCF but falls short of the expected +49 BCF.

🗳️ Market expectations for a Democratic victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections have surged to a record high of 60%. Just a year ago, the chance of Democrats winning was only 22%. Since the beginning of the Iran conflict, this likelihood has increased by 20%. There are 47 days left until the elections.

⬆️🛢🇺🇸 Fuel prices in the United States are set to rise sharply again, potentially dealing a significant blow to the economy, reports WAPO.

⚡️According to Bank of America, there's an increasing demand for electricity, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors. Data from EEI indicates that electricity generation in the United States has hit a record high, surpassing 100,000 GWh for the first time. Electricity price growth in the U.S. has outpaced inflation for over a year, reports Bloomberg.

⚠️ Former President Donald Trump is reportedly set to sign a bill imposing "devastating sanctions" against Russia, according to AP citing a White House representative.

❗️🚫🛢 The Hormuz Strait will remain closed as long as Trump and Netanyahu stay in power, according to Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader.

🔼🇺🇸 AMD shares rose by 6% as the company plans to increase prices on most of its products by 10% due to rising semiconductor acquisition costs.

🌟 Russian authorities assert that the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) aims not at total financial control over citizens but at enhancing transaction safety and expanding capabilities. Sergei Aksakov emphasized that spreading fear about finance aims destructively, noting confidence erosion would harm the economy. This statement comes amid discussions on the digital ruble.

🇺🇸 Lufthansa is set to exercise its option to purchase an additional 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

⚠️🇺🇸 U.S. markets currently anticipate a cumulative Federal Reserve rate hike of nearly 1% over the next year, equating to almost four 0.25% increases.

✴️ Renowned American financial advisor Rick Edelman likens purchasing BTC today to buying Amazon shares in 1999.

Bill Gates has called for a slowdown in AI development, expressing concerns that the world may not be adequately prepared for such rapid advancements, according to NDTV.

The Senate has commenced voting on the CLARITY Act. View the proceedings here.

A proposed CLARITY Act failed to secure the 60 votes necessary to advance to the next stage of consideration in the Senate, receiving opposition from 41 senators. While the bill has not been entirely dismissed, it is expected to face considerable delays. Analysts indicate that it is unlikely to pass in 2026 and will probably not be reconsidered until after the midterm elections.

The government intends to extend the export ban on diesel for producers until the end of October 2026, according to sources from Vedomosti. Presently, the restrictions are in effect until September 30. This decision is attributed to postponed refinery maintenance and the necessity to replenish reserves.

The head of Armenia's Central Bank, Martin Galstyan, described a potential increase in gas prices by Russia for Armenia as an "X-type scenario," characterizing it as an "apocalyptic phenomenon." He cautioned that such a development could have a dual negative effect on the country, resulting in rising inflation and heightened risks of reduced economic growth.

German space startup Isar Aerospace, supported by NATO's Innovation Fund, has announced plans to more than double its production capacity by 2028. The company recently launched its first space rocket from a Norwegian facility.

The U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a bill imposing stringent sanctions on Russia through a procedural vote, according to The Hill. This vote paves the way for a final decision on the legislation. If passed, the bill would authorize the Trump administration to implement tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil.

On September 16, 2026, the US House Committee will review a bill concerning a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The G20 energy meeting in Houston continues into its third day. Key economic indicators scheduled for release include UK consumer inflation data for August, EU industrial production figures for July, and US retail sales statistics for August. The US Energy Information Administration will report on oil inventories, Russia will release its Consumer Price Index data, and the Federal Open Market Committee will hold a meeting followed by a press conference. Additionally, Russia's Finance Ministry will conduct OFZ bond auctions. Circle is planning to launch its Arc blockchain.