At the beginning of September 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently issued a series of rule proposal announcements related to crypto assets/blockchain. The latest is a proposal to modernize the Transfer Agent rules, published on September 1, 2026. This is another related development following the August 18 proposal under “Regulation Crypto Assets.”
New proposal: Transfer Agent Rules Modernization (September 1, 2026) The SEC proposes a comprehensive update to the Transfer Agent rules, which have seen little substantive revision since the late 1970s and early 1980s. Transfer agents maintain security ownership records, handle transfers, dividends, and other corporate actions, and are a key link in the clearing and settlement system.
The proposal explicitly mentions the need to accommodate electronic records, blockchain recordkeeping, paperless securities, and tokenized securities. Chair Paul Atkins said the rules should reflect the real-world operations by which transfer agents currently use electronic communications and blockchain technologies for securities issuance and share transfers. Market participants are exploring onchain transfer agents, tokenized fund administration, and cross-chain interoperability.
This is the SEC’s first comprehensive proposal specifically for the issuance of crypto assets, building on interpretive guidance issued in March 2026. It establishes a tailored issuance framework for “covered investment contracts”—that is, investment contracts that may be attached to non-securities crypto assets.
The comment period runs until October 20, 2026.
Both proposals are part of the SEC’s current approach in the digital asset space: to provide clear, actionable rules and reduce reliance on enforcement alone to define the law, while market-structure legislation at the congressional level (such as the CLARITY Act) continues to advance. For now, both are only proposals, and the final rules may be modified based on public comments.
Very exciting—an even broader and deeper outlook for the cryptocurrency market! Strongly bullish $BTC , $BNB
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and 19 other financial institutions collectively issued a statement announcing plans to issue a crypto asset pegged to the U.S. dollar in the first half of 2027.
The announcement said that the institutions plan to set up a new company in the second half of this year, which will serve as the issuer of the stablecoin. In its initial phase, the new company will focus on launching a USD-denominated stablecoin, while its long-term goal is to expand stablecoin issuance to the currencies of the other seven Group of Seven (G7) countries, with euro stablecoins prioritized.
This issuance window aligns with the U.S. S. electronic law bill (GENIUS Act), which will take effect in mid-January next year. The GENIUS Act includes provisions requiring the issuer to be prohibited from paying interest. Although this may seem unfavorable for crypto-native companies, it is actually an advantage for global banks.
The 21 participating financial institutions include:
North America: Bank of America, First Capital, Citigroup, Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs, PNC Financial Services, Canadian $BNS.US$ (Scotiabank), TD Bank Group, Wells Fargo, $WT.US$ (Wise Tree)
Europe: $SAN.US$ (Banco Santander), Banco Exterior de España, Deutsche Commercial Bank, Crédit Agricole, Deutsche Bank, $LYG.US$ (Lloyds) Group, Rabobank, UBS Group
East Asia: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
Middle East: Sirius International Holdings
Africa: Standard Bank
Reportedly, this dollar stablecoin, issued in cooperation with global banks, is expected to cover a wide range of use cases across wholesale, institutional, and retail markets, including cross-border payments, digital asset settlement, and more.
The group will be competing against another stablecoin alliance made up of 37 financial institutions. That alliance has already formed a company called Qivalis, which plans to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin later this year.
The bigger issue is that the crypto market has never shown much interest in bank-backed stablecoins.
At present, the stablecoin market is still dominated by Tether (USDT.CC) headquartered in El Salvador and $Circle (CRCL.US)$, a U.S.-listed company. The USDT and USDC stablecoin issuance volumes of the two firms are $183.3B and $73.4B respectively.
After international spot gold logged nearly a 10% gain in August, it suddenly reversed course. Market confidence that prices could continue to surge has clearly cooled, and bets on gold breaking through a key year-end level are also weakening—showing that the previously high-spirited optimism is starting to fade. The probability of gold reaching $5,000 per ounce before year-end is only slightly above 50%, while the probability of hitting $4,500 is almost certain. By contrast, the chance of challenging $6,000 has fallen to about 13%. More reflective of short-term sentiment is that for short-term contracts targeting gold to rise back to around $4,700, the current probability is already below one-third. In other words, after the strong rally in August, market participants are no longer broadly betting that gold can quickly reclaim the earlier highs. The cooling of optimism has occurred in tandem with gold’s own rapid pullback. International spot gold earlier climbed to around $4,697 per ounce, then slid consecutively. On Tuesday, it fell more than 2% to around $4,350 per ounce, pressured by rising U.S. Treasury yields and a jump in oil prices, and it also touched the lowest level since August 19. The immediate catalyst came from a hawkish remark by Federal Reserve Chair Waller at the Jackson Hole conference. He emphasized that bringing inflation back to the 2% target is not fast enough and that the Fed “still has work to do.” After his remarks, markets quickly increased their bets on a rate hike in September; the relevant probability has now risen to about 66%, clearly higher than before his speech. This has changed the macro backdrop that had previously been most favorable for gold. Gold itself does not generate interest; if the market again expects rates to rise, the yield advantage of cash and bonds expands, increasing the opportunity cost of holding gold. Meanwhile, the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note has risen to about 4.78%, further weighing on gold. Oil prices rising reinforces this pressure as well. After the U.S. and Iran once again engaged in military conflict, Brent crude rose above $91 per barrel. Higher energy prices may push inflation up and force the Fed to maintain a tighter monetary policy. The logic for long positions has not disappeared, but expectations of rapid upside have started to “cool.” An important driver of this gold rebound has been the “currency devaluation trade.” Concerns about the dollar’s purchasing power and sovereign-debt risk are being fueled by the U.S. budget deficit, expansion of government debt, and the Treasury’s plan to increase the scale of long-term Treasury bond buybacks, which has renewed safe-haven and hedging demand for gold. $XAUT
Musk said at the G20 summit: “AI could boost global economic growth by 20%–30%. In the next decade, humanoid robots could reach 1 billion units?”
In fact, we have already seen—and will continue to see—artificial intelligence bring significant productivity gains, while robotics will drive a leap in productivity.”
To help everyone get an intuitive sense of this scale, I think AI could increase the size of the global economy by 20% to 30%. This is my rough estimate, which means an additional $2 to $3 trillion per year.”
Musk urged regulators to encourage and embrace new technologies such as AI. He argues that such technologies should be “legal by default,” rather than “illegal by default.”
He is most optimistic about robotics, predicting that within the next decade, the number of humanoid robots worldwide will reach 1 billion units.
“By the end of next year, AI will be able to complete all work in the digital domain—that is, all work that doesn’t require people to physically shape real-world objects.” $TSLA.US $SPCX.US
A firm decision to invest in Tesla and SpaceX stock is definitely the wisest and smartest move.
Will Elon Musk’s X Money payments business become extremely powerful in the future?
X Money is being built as financial infrastructure within the X platform, rather than as a standalone payment destination. X Money’s own website describes a service that can handle direct deposits, bill payments, wire transfers, checks, and peer-to-peer transfers. It also offers an X-branded Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) card and cashback features.
The service is supported by Cross River, which says X is the first platform on a U.S. social platform to directly embed FDIC-insured interest-bearing accounts and broader payment capabilities.
X could then potentially turn financial activity into yet another layer of the experience users already have on the platform.
This is already being implemented, starting with creators. X says that eligible U.S. creators who want to earn revenue through subscription features must register for X Money to receive payments.
Today, X Money has been incorporated into a larger Musk ecosystem: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX) owns X after merging with xAI, putting Musk’s renewed financial-services vision alongside his artificial intelligence, social media, and space businesses.
SpaceX’s AI strategy is becoming clearer
All-in-one app testing
Musk is trying to make payments a component of a broader platform.
X Money’s biggest opportunity may not come from transaction fees, but from strengthening everything else on the X platform through payment functionality—creator revenue, subscription services, e-commerce, and ultimately other financial services.
Therefore, the key metric is how much financial activity Musk can bring into X that would otherwise happen elsewhere. $SPCX.US
Continuing to invest in SPCX stock is something I’ve kept doing!
@心悦Joy Very professional analysis and summary! 👍👍👍
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The Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Wosh, delivered a hawkish message at the Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Forum, exerting significant downward pressure on international gold prices in the near term. International gold prices may fall to $4,200 per ounce within this year, and could rise to $5,350 per ounce in the third quarter of 2027?
The U.S. Treasury has expanded the scale of its debt buybacks, intensifying discussions about intervention in the bond market, which may therefore benefit international gold prices. The U.S. Treasury’s decision helps limit long-term bond yields, but it also weakens the appeal of the U.S. interest-rate advantage to global capital inflows, thereby aggravating the trend of a weaker dollar. Overseas mining companies have higher expectations for future international gold prices, believing that if—by increasing the supply of gold to a certain extent—they provide credit endorsement for the global monetary system, international gold prices could multiply several times from current levels. Central banks around the world’ demand for gold has become an increasingly important factor in the bullish outlook; more and more central banks are adjusting their allocations, reducing their holdings of the U.S. dollar and increasing their holdings of gold.
Technically, for the gold market, the bulls’ upside target is to push international gold prices above $4,500 per ounce, while the bears’ downside target is to drive international gold prices below $4,390 per ounce. Ahead of the release of U.S. employment data this week, international gold prices may maintain a wide-ranging, sideways consolidation.
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Gold started its uptrend in 2023🔛, reaching a peak by early 2026 in February; the gain is nearly threefold. This kind of trend is absolutely unsustainable. By March, I will be firmly bearish on gold.
SpaceX heads toward extreme vertical integration: Why Elon Musk is building his own power supply for AI
SpaceX builds rockets by gaining deeper control over the manufacturing process than traditional aerospace companies. Elon Musk is applying the same strategy to the biggest physical bottleneck in artificial intelligence: electricity. SpaceX is developing its own gas-turbine component manufacturing capabilities in Texas to bypass a power equipment supply chain that has been tight for years. SpaceX is laying the groundwork in Bastrop, Texas, for a foundry to produce blades and guide vanes used in large gas turbines. SpaceX has been hiring engineers for this plant, with roles involving materials, automation, tooling, and the construction of new production lines.
🧧🔥🧧🔥🧧🔥 Judging by the pricing actually provided by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) for federal funds futures, these concerns seem to be somewhat exaggerated. According to CME FedWatch data, the probability of a rate hike is 58%, which is far below the 90% or higher level that is usually considered “a sure thing.” Follow me—answer 1 and take away the $SOL red packet! 🧧🔥🧧🔥🧧🔥
The Ghost of Japan’s “100-Year Loan” Is Returning in China’s 40-Year Mortgages
On August 28, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the People’s Bank of China, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration rolled out a package of measures: raise the pre-sale threshold to “principal capped at the main structure topping out,” prioritize existing homes, and tighten mortgages so that funds are only released after the completion and filing for record. Development loans for property developers will follow a main-bank model and operate under closed-loop management. Personal mortgage terms will be extended from 30 years to 40 years. After the news broke on Friday, real estate stocks surged collectively, but behind the excitement, what truly needs to be unpacked is that “40-year” line. In the late 1980s, when the Tokyo asset bubble was at its wildest, the Bank of Japan once introduced a “100-year loan”—a repayment term of 100 years: grandfather borrows, father repays, and the grandson takes over to carry on. It was touted as “making it so that three generations can all afford to buy a home.” The slogan was almost word-for-word the same as what we hear today about “reducing monthly payments and smoothing the burden.” Then in 1991 the bubble burst. Tokyo property prices were cut in half, and then cut again. For those households that had taken out 100-year loans, the market value of their homes fell below the remaining principal, while the debt did not disappear across generations. Later, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that the average age at which people fully repaid their mortgages had been pushed out to 73 years.
The Ghost of Japan’s “100-Year Loan” Is Returning in China’s 40-Year Mortgages
On August 28, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the People’s Bank of China, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration rolled out a package of measures: raise the pre-sale threshold to “principal capped at the main structure topping out,” prioritize existing homes, and tighten mortgages so that funds are only released after the completion and filing for record. Development loans for property developers will follow a main-bank model and operate under closed-loop management. Personal mortgage terms will be extended from 30 years to 40 years. After the news broke on Friday, real estate stocks surged collectively, but behind the excitement, what truly needs to be unpacked is that “40-year” line. In the late 1980s, when the Tokyo asset bubble was at its wildest, the Bank of Japan once introduced a “100-year loan”—a repayment term of 100 years: grandfather borrows, father repays, and the grandson takes over to carry on. It was touted as “making it so that three generations can all afford to buy a home.” The slogan was almost word-for-word the same as what we hear today about “reducing monthly payments and smoothing the burden.” Then in 1991 the bubble burst. Tokyo property prices were cut in half, and then cut again. For those households that had taken out 100-year loans, the market value of their homes fell below the remaining principal, while the debt did not disappear across generations. Later, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that the average age at which people fully repaid their mortgages had been pushed out to 73 years.
Closing the book and looking back at oneself—how can it not be like this? On the road of life, every fork is rewritten by a single choice. But no matter what, you must clench your teeth and keep moving forward with a smile, because this is your own unique life.$BNB
【Current Market Snapshot】 Total market cap is about $2.66 trillion, down 2.16% over the past 24 hours. BTC dominance is 59.2%, ETH is 11.2%. Overall, it’s a typical weak range-bound market, with capital clumping around BTC.
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【Key Scenarios for September】 1️⃣ The Fed is the biggest variable. Current federal funds rate is 3.75%, and the 10-year US Treasury yield is 4.65%—liquidity is still relatively tight. The good news: September rate-hike expectations are cooling down. Goldman Sachs even said the market is too hawkish, giving risk assets some breathing room. 2️⃣ BTC just violently rebounded from around $63,586 to near $80,000—up more than 20% in a week. But note: it hasn’t reclaimed this year’s losses yet. $97,900 (the year-to-date high) is the true bull vs. bear line. 3️⃣ Institutional script: 60% probability it holds above $58k–$60k, and 40% probability it retests $50k–$58k. A rebound doesn’t equal a reversal—trade the “market repair” first.
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【Sector Opportunities】 🔥 RWA surged +47% in 24h, and tokenized assets are up an eye-watering +97%! Capital is moving toward “on-chain compliant assets”—this is the brightest narrative for September. ❄️ Meme sector -4.2%, AI sector -3.3%. The hype is cooling off—don’t rush to chase big buys; let the bullets fly for a bit. 🔍 On the hot search list, new faces like Pons, Seeker, and Cash Cat have strong trading volumes. In short-term sentiment trades, everyone is crowding into DEXs to fight it out.
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【Trading Approach】 Spot crowd: If BTC dips back to $75k–$80k, scale in. Stop strictly if it breaks below $70k. Don’t increase position size before it stands firm above $97,900. De-gens crowd: On BSC, be patient and wait for the new narrative to ignite—don’t catch the knife at the emotional low point. Money won’t disappoint smart babies, but de-gens will~ #比特币8月上涨23%跑赢黄金股市 Crypto assets are not legally protected on the Chinese mainland and do not constitute investment advice.
☕Afternoon moments, in the hustle of the trading screen, keep a calm composure🍃
Market fluctuations are simply the norm📊. There’s no need to let brief intraday rises and falls sway your emotions. Trading tests not only your vision, but also your discipline and self-control🕯️. If you can’t read the market, choose to observe—don’t rush to enter every time to fight the odds. Clear away the noise from the outside world and stick to your own established trading rhythm✨. Slow down, let your mind settle and think deeply—your opportunities will surely come in due time💎. With fellow partners who walk this path, encourage each other🕊️
What is ‘smart money’ buying? Tracking Cathie Wood: adds more than 450,000 shares to Block’s position, trimming some AI and genomics holdings
August 31, 2026 (Monday). The three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower across the board. The S&P 500 fell 0.33% to 7,686.14 points, the Nasdaq declined 0.12% to 26,370.89 points, and the Dow dropped the most by 0.70%, closing at 53,185.90 points. On the last trading day of the month, overall market sentiment was cautious, with capital rotating in a cyclical pattern. On the day, Cathie Wood, known as “Jie,” increased exposure against the trend in areas such as financial technology, aerospace, and precision medicine. Meanwhile, she reduced positions in multiple AI applications and genomics-related targets. Overall, this reflected a strategic intention of “rotating holdings and adjusting the portfolio structure.” Buying direction: focus on the long-term disruptive potential of financial technology, aerospace, and gene editing
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