X has launched a new handle marketplace for Premium subscribers to claim inactive usernames, with rare handles priced up to seven figures. Priority handles are free but require active subscriptions, while rare ones range from $2,500 to over $1 million. The move aims to monetize digital real estate amid declining ad revenue, according to X.

The cryptocurrency market has fallen into negative territory for September following a devastating week that eliminated $162 billion in value. While Bitcoin still maintains a slim 1% gain for the month at $109,000, the broader market dropped 4.7% in 24 hours to $3.73 trillion, reinforcing September's historical reputation as a challenging month for digital assets.