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According to CoinDesk, Cboe is exploring the launch of perpetual futures linked to the VIX index, which is still in the early stages, with no contract specifications yet and no filing documents submitted. This news comes from Bloomberg.The VIX index measures the expected volatility over the next 30 days as reflected by the pricing of S&P 500 options. As investors buy options to hedge against sharp market declines, the demand for options during downturns surges, thereby raising the index, which is why it is regarded as Wall Street's "fear gauge." Perpetual futures were first proposed by economist Robert Shiller in 1993 and were subsequently commercialized by the cryptocurrency industry.A mature derivatives ecosystem has already formed around the VIX, covering futures, options, and exchange-traded products tracking the index. However, futures come with expiration dates, and when contracts terminate, traders must roll over their positions or shift their bets to the next available contract. This rolling operation is costly and erodes returns, which was a major criticism faced by Bitcoin futures ETFs when they debuted at the end of 2021.In contrast, perpetual swaps never settle and instead anchor contract prices to the spot index through a funding rate mechanism, theoretically providing investors with the closest investment channel to the actual VIX spot price. Martin Lee, Head of Market Insights at DWF Labs, told CoinDesk that traders do not need to worry about expiration and value decay, as they can focus solely on assessing the direction of the underlying asset. He expects a strong trend of "perpetualization" to emerge in the coming months.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket for "LoL: The Secret Club Esport vs SU Esports - EMEA Masters Swiss Stage," the "Yes" option win rate for the sub-market "Both sides kill Baron" has experienced a sharp fluctuation, soaring from 32% an hour ago to the current 50% (a fluctuation of 18%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket "LoL: Colossal Gaming vs Lodis - EMEA Masters Swiss Stage," the sub-market "Both teams kill one dragon" option's "Yes" win rate has experienced a sharp fluctuation, soaring from 51.5% an hour ago to the current 90% (a fluctuation of 38.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

As TOKEN2049 in Singapore approaches, Gate has released a promotional video for the event. In the video, Gate's founder and CEO Dr. Han shares his thoughts on continuous innovation and change, stating that the next one to two years will mark "a new starting point," and Gate will continue to advance its products, services, and market development.It is reported that Dr. Han will attend this TOKEN2049 in Singapore, delivering a keynote speech on the main stage and engaging in a fireside chat with four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen. During the event, Gate will set up a brand booth and exclusive lounge at the TOKEN2049 venue, providing participants with an opportunity to gain in-depth insights into Gate's products, business layout, and global ecological development.Additionally, Gate will host the Gate Gala awards dinner at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore on October 8, expecting nearly 300 global industry founders, institutional representatives, investors, content creators, and ecological partners to attend.Currently, Gate's global user base has surpassed 61 million, with the platform supporting over 5,300 cryptocurrencies and more than 12,800 stocks and ETFs, covering multiple areas including spot trading, contracts, stocks, wealth management, payments, and AI. As the business landscape continues to expand, Gate is building a global platform that encompasses diverse assets and financial services. During this TOKEN2049 trip to Singapore, Gate will focus on presenting the latest developments and future plans of the platform, opening the next phase with a more complete business map and broader global connections.

Glassnode stated that spot traders are turning to the altcoin market. Data shows that the current spot trading volume of altcoins is about 4 times that of Bitcoin's spot trading volume, reaching the highest level since September 2025.Glassnode indicated that the demand for higher-risk assets has increased, a phenomenon that has historically been associated with the formation of Bitcoin's cyclical tops.

According to the French newspaper "Le Parisien," a family in the city of Taverny, Val-d'Oise, France, was taken hostage by an armed gang. The victim's wife and 10-year-old child were bound, and the male head of the household was tortured with a stun gun. The suspects attempted to seize his cryptocurrency assets, ultimately stealing only a small amount of cash and items from the house.Six suspects were transferred to judicial authorities on September 11 and are under investigation for charges including organized armed robbery, extortion, illegal detention, and participation in a criminal gang.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Dota 2: Team Nemesis vs Conventus Stellarum - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the option "Team Nemesis" in the sub-market "Match Winner" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, rising from 16.5% an hour ago to the current 88% (a fluctuation of 71.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket "Dota 2: 1win vs Pipsqueak+4 - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "1win" option in the sub-market "Game 2 Winner" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, plummeting from 73.5% an hour ago to the current 41.5% (a fluctuation of 32%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Dota 2: LGD Gaming vs Aurora (BO3) - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "Game 2 Winner" sub-market option "LGD Gaming" has experienced a drastic fluctuation in win probability, dropping from 46.5% an hour ago to the current 30% (a fluctuation of 16.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, the event "Dota 2: Natus Vincere vs 1win (BO3) - PGL Wallachia Group Stage" is currently the most traded on the prediction market Polymarket, with a total pool size reaching $1.242 million. The option with the highest consensus in the current market is "Game 2 Winner," corresponding to a win rate of approximately 94.5%.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Dota 2: Pipsqueak+4 vs Team Cobra - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "Match Winner" sub-market option "Pipsqueak+4" has experienced significant fluctuations in win rate, dropping from 96.5% an hour ago to the current 70.05% (a fluctuation of 26.45%). Please pay attention to the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket for "Dota 2: Team Nemesis vs GamerLegion - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "Team Nemesis" option in the sub-market "Match Winner" has experienced a drastic fluctuation in win rate, dropping from 67.5% an hour ago to the current 50% (a fluctuation of 17.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket for "Dota 2: LGD Gaming vs. Xtreme Gaming (BO3) - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "Match Winner" sub-market option "LGD Gaming" has experienced a drastic fluctuation in win rate, plummeting from 62.5% an hour ago to the current 34% (a fluctuation of 28.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket for "Dota 2: Yakult Brothers vs. PlayTime - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "Yakult Brothers" option in the sub-market "Game 2 Winner" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 46.5% an hour ago to the current 76% (a fluctuation of 29.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Dota 2: Conventus Stellarum vs 1win - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the option "Conventus Stellarum" in the sub-market "Match Winner" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 20.5% an hour ago to the current 63.5% (a fluctuation of 43%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Dota 2: GamerLegion vs Pipsqueak+4 - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the "Match Winner" sub-market option "GamerLegion" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in win probability, soaring from 43% an hour ago to the current 90% (a fluctuation of 47%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Dota 2: Pipsqueak+4 vs Yakult Brothers (BO3) - PGL Wallachia Group Stage," the sub-market "Match Winner" option "Pipsqueak+4" has experienced a drastic fluctuation in win rate, plummeting from 42% an hour ago to the current 13.5% (a fluctuation of 28.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event on Polymarket "Dota 2: GamerLegion vs LGD Gaming - PGL Wallachia Group Stage", the sub-market "First Kill in Second Game?" for the "GamerLegion" option has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in win rate, soaring from 50% an hour ago to the current 90.5% (a fluctuation of 40.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event "Dota 2: Conventus Stellarum vs. Xtreme Gaming (BO3) - PGL Wallachia Group Stage" on Polymarket, the "Conventus Stellarum" option in the sub-market "Match Winner" has experienced significant fluctuations in win probability, soaring from 58.5% an hour ago to the current 89.5% (a fluctuation of 31%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.