On March 9, the major U.S. Stock indexes opened lower, indicating a negative market sentiment with the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreasing by 1%, S&P 500 down by 0.87%, and Nasdaq dropping 0.86%.
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Quick Move: Chairman Trần Đình Long’s Son Registers to Buy 50 Million HPG Shares at 6-Month Low
On March 9, 2026, HPG shares of Hoa Phat Group fell 6.97%, closing at 25,350 VND per share, marking a 6-month low with a trading volume of over 120.9 million units. On the same day, Trần Vũ Minh, son of Chairman Trần Đình Long, registered to purchase 50 million HPG shares from March 12, 2026, to April 10, 2026. The purpose of this buy is to increase personal ownership in the company, with a projected transaction value of about 500 billion VND. Prior to this transaction, Minh held over 176.3 million shares, equating to 2.298%. After completion, his shares would rise to 226.3 million, representing 2.950% of the total. In total, Minh and related parties are expected to own over 2.73 billion shares, accounting for 35.672% of the charter capital. Currently, Trần Đình Long remains the largest shareholder with 1.98 billion shares, equivalent to 25.796%.
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AI agents may gravitate toward Bitcoin for long-term value preservation
In a recent discussion, André Serrano suggested that if artificial intelligence agents are programmed to prioritize value and capital preservation over extended periods, Bitcoin could become their natural choice as a store of value. The observation reflects broader discussions in the crypto community about how autonomous systems might allocate resources in future scenarios where AI plays a larger role in financial decision-making.
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Rising oil prices amid Middle East conflict may pressure economic growth
Analyst Phoebe White notes that elevated oil prices stemming from Middle East tensions could initially lift inflation expectations. However, sustained higher prices may ultimately suppress demand and economic growth while paradoxically reducing inflation pressures, potentially undermining the recent recovery in business sentiment.
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Tokenized gold XAUm integrated into Venus Protocol on BNB Chain with Chainlink price feeds
Venus Protocol, the largest lending market on BNB Chain, now supports tokenized gold (XAUm) issued by Matrix Dock, powered by Chainlink’s SmartData price feeds. The integration brings the $35 trillion global gold market onchain, enabling users to access gold-backed assets within the DeFi lending ecosystem. XAUm leverages Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure to maintain accurate, real-time pricing for the tokenized commodity.
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Avalanche gains 2% as CoinDesk 20 index trades flat
The CoinDesk 20 index held relatively steady as Avalanche (AVAX) led modest gains with a 2% increase. Internet Computer (ICP) also posted gains of 1.4% from Friday’s close, ranking among the top performers in the index. The broader index showed limited movement, reflecting a quieter trading session across the tracked assets.
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Layer 2 scaling coverage doubles with 10 articles in 24 hours
News coverage of Layer 2 and scaling solutions has doubled in the past 24 hours, with 10 articles published compared to 5 in the previous period. Recent coverage includes developments on Sei EVM adoption, a 71.1M USDC transfer to Coinbase, and yield farming activity on Base’s aerodrome-slipstream WETH-USDC pool. The surge in reporting reflects growing market interest in blockchain scaling infrastructure.
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Banks utilize two blockchain systems for real-world assets management, says RedStone co-founder
Banks are increasingly leveraging permissioned networks such as Canton for internal operations and using public blockchains like Ethereum for tokenized markets. This approach highlights the need for both privacy in confidential transactions and liquidity in public finance.
Canton Network processed $6 trillion in RWAs in 2025, reflecting robust market dynamics. The introduction of regulations, including the GENIUS Act, has further propelled the growth of tokenization in the United States.
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Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork to enhance its enterprise AI services
On March 9th, Microsoft released Copilot Cowork, based on its Claude Cowork. Claude Cowork is praised for managing intricate tasks with little human oversight, signifying Microsoft’s commitment to innovative AI solutions.
Jared Spataro emphasized that Copilot operates solely in the cloud and is designed with user access control in mind. The service will be tested with select users before its wider release, linking usage to the M365 Copilot subscription.
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Vienna-based company unveils AI tool for game development
Atlas debuted its AI tool which employs multiple AI agents for creating and optimizing game assets. This system, after a successful beta, is now available worldwide on Google Cloud Marketplace.
Ben James, CEO of Atlas, stressed the importance of using AI to handle technical tasks while preserving the creative roles of artists in game development.
The AI Studio allows artists to specify tasks in natural language, simplifying asset generation and integrating various models more effectively.