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Bitcoin rallies as ETF demand rises; Citi boosts forecasts amid job data concerns and crypto liquidity surge.
Bitcoin Price Reacts Immediately to Weaker-Than-Expected US Jobs Report
CryptoPotato - The unemployment rate was also higher than expectations.
Ripple Moves 35M XRP and the Mystery Wallet Forwards 6.5M Within Hours
Bitcoin.com - Ripple sent 35 million XRP, worth about $52.4 million, to an unlabeled wallet early Friday, and within three hours that wallet had passed 6.5 million XRP down the line. A Look at the Transfer The alert came from onchain sleuth Whale Alert during the early hours of Oct. 2 with 35,000,000 XRP (valued at $52,425,783) […]
Bitcoin survived 5% yields but crypto’s cheap-money era did not
CryptoSlate - The US 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.34% on Oct. 1, its highest since 2002, capping a third quarter in which it climbed almost 90 basis points, the largest quarterly rise this century. Bitcoin gained about 43% over the same three months and Ethereum about 71%. Bitcoin trades in the mid-$80,000s, and the clearest evidence of […] The post Bitcoin survived 5% yields but crypto’s cheap-money era did not appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Citi Revises Bitcoin Forecast Amid Rising Crypto ETF Investment Trends
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Citigroup just moved its 12-month Bitcoin price target up to $113,000. The bank also set a new Ether target at… Read the original on Citi Raises Bitcoin Target to $113,000 as ETF Inflows Surge to $3 Billion. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Outperforms Ethereum at October ETF Start
U.Today - XRP ETFs begin the new month with a positive net inflow while Ethereum receives only a stretch of withdrawals as its institutional investors appear to be taking caution. XRP ETFs begin the new month with a positive net inflow while Ethereum receives only a stretch of withdrawals as its institutional investors appear to be taking caution.
Travala’s Crypto Loyalty Program Passes 170,000 Members, Sets Long-Term Goal of 30% of AVA Supply Locked
DailyHODL - Singapore, Singapore, 2nd October 2026, Chainwire The post Travala’s Crypto Loyalty Program Passes 170,000 Members, Sets Long-Term Goal of 30% of AVA Supply Locked appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin’s October Momentum Faces a Jobs-Data Reality Check
99Bitcoins - The Bitcoin October rally gains momentum after September’s rebound, but payrolls, Fed rate risks and Treasury yields could derail it. The post Bitcoin’s October Momentum Faces a Jobs-Data Reality Check appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-linked A7 for enabling Iran sanctions evasion
Cryptopolitan - Financial authorities in the U.S. have announced “unprecedented” measures against the Russia-rooted fintech A7, accusing it of assisting Iran with sanctions evasion. The company, believed to have moved billions of dollars despite Western restrictions, has been described as a shadow banking structure and designated a criminal organization. U.S. sanctions Moscow-backed payment processor A7 over Iran...
You Could Video Chat With an AI and Never Know It. 26 of 54 People Didn't
BeInCrypto - Tavus’ Griffin AI convinced 26 of 54 people on live video calls that they had talked to a real human. The firm is keeping the model away from customers for that exact reason. Tavus calls the model the first to pass the video Turing test. Its previous system, tested the same way, fooled 1 of The post You Could Video Chat With an AI and Never Know It. 26 of 54 People Didn't appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin sees big overnight rally as ETF demand returns before the next US jobs test
CryptoSlate - Fund inflows support the rebound, while reported short liquidations suggest an accelerator and inflation still clouds its durability. The post Bitcoin sees big overnight rally as ETF demand returns before the next US jobs test appeared first on CryptoSlate.
South Korea's Crypto Market Is Getting Older, Quieter, and Smaller
BeInCrypto - South Korea’s crypto market is getting older, quieter, and smaller, according to a half-yearly survey released on October 1 by the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) and the Financial Supervisory Service. Users in their 40s are now the largest age group, daily trading volume fell 44%, and the value of crypto on domestic exchanges shrank The post South Korea's Crypto Market Is Getting Older, Quieter, and Smaller appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Whales lead as $30B in liquidity returns into markets in September
Cryptopolitan - Stablecoins from whale wallets returned to Binance in September, with a 40% rise in whale-sized deposits above $1M.
US targets $17 billion Russia-linked crypto payment network using USDT as an escape route
CryptoSlate - OFAC’s October 1 designation expands blocking sanctions to the broader network, while FinCEN’s separate sub-agent transfer restriction remains proposed. The post US targets $17 billion Russia-linked crypto payment network using USDT as an escape route appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Sterling Steady as Traders Anticipate U.S. Job Market Data
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The British pound edged up Friday. It’s a small move — barely worth celebrating — but traders are watching every… Read the original on Pound Edges Up to $1.2274 as Dollar Stays Strong Ahead of Jobs Report. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Aave Prints Enormous 68% Volume Increase: What's Behind It
U.Today - Aave's volume is increasing despite the correction on the market: here are the reasons behind it. Aave's volume is increasing despite the correction on the market: here are the reasons behind it.
Coinbase completes Deribit switch, ending International Exchange trading
CryptoSlate - The October 1 cutover leaves the old venue read-only and changes trading access, settlement and records for affected institutions. The post Coinbase completes Deribit switch, ending International Exchange trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.
'Ignore Everything and HODL': Trader Behind 700% XRP Call Goes Big on ETH
U.Today - DonAlt applies hard-learned XRP lessons to his new Ethereum strategy as ETH clears critical resistance levels. DonAlt applies hard-learned XRP lessons to his new Ethereum strategy as ETH clears critical resistance levels.
Porsche’s ‘long haul’ Web3 project ends in less than four years
CoinTelegraph - Porsche is winding down its Web3 project and Pioneers Circle community as trading activity in its 911 NFT collection falls sharply from early levels.
Major US City Launching $8,000,000 No-Strings-Attached Guaranteed Income Program That Pays Enrollees Hundreds of Dollars Monthly
DailyHODL - The City of Sacramento is launching an $8 million guaranteed income program that will pay eligible foster youth $900 a month with no strings attached. The city and United Way California Capital Region say the Foster Youth Guaranteed Income Program will send the money for up to two years, or until a recipient turns 25, […] The post Major US City Launching $8,000,000 No-Strings-Attached Guaranteed Income Program That Pays Enrollees Hundreds of Dollars Monthly appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Spanish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware Group
Decrypt - A second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico, while Investigators are tracing the proceeds of ransoms the group demanded in crypto.
Lloyds Moves $750,000 to Visa in Under an Hour, Through a Weekend
CoinPaprika - Lloyds Banking Group and Visa completed a seven-day live pilot that settled $750,000 in cross-border payments using the USDC stablecoin. Funds reached Visa in the United States in under an hour, including over the weekend.
Bitcoin’s $113,000 case strengthens as US regulators push 9 crypto actions
CryptoSlate - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a custody framework on Oct. 1 that would let investment advisers and regulated funds hold crypto under rules written for it. It is the latest of nine agency actions since Aug. 18 that span most of an asset's life, from fundraising to safekeeping. Two came before the […] The post Bitcoin’s $113,000 case strengthens as US regulators push 9 crypto actions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
INTERPOL's Security Chief Says AI Defense Starts With One Question
BeInCrypto - INTERPOL’s global chief information security officer, Bjorn R. Watne, has urged companies to identify their “crown jewels” first as artificial intelligence (AI) increases the speed and scale of scams and fraud. Watne made the remarks to CNBC at Tech Week Singapore on Thursday. He said AI mainly helps criminals run familiar tactics faster and at The post INTERPOL's Security Chief Says AI Defense Starts With One Question appeared first on BeInCrypto.
EIP-8363 Authors Pull Ethereum Staking Reward Burn From Hegotá Upgrade
CryptoPotato - Lido's representative asked the authors to pull the burn from Hegotá on August 6, two days after it surfaced.
US Judge Dismisses Libra Crypto Class Action Against Kelsier
Bitcoin.com - Judge Jennifer L. Rochon dismissed all alleged charges against the defendants, including fraud, violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, violations of the New York General Business Law, and unjust enrichment. Rochon also denied the plaintiffs’ request to introduce an amended complaint. Libra Matter Settled: Class Action Dismissed The saga of the […]
Fidelity Names Bitcoin as Key Diversifier Beyond Stocks and Bonds
U.Today - Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer has identified Bitcoin as a key portfolio diversifier, pointing to its relatively low correlation with stocks and near-zero correlation with long-term U.S. Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer has identified Bitcoin as a key portfolio diversifier, pointing to its relatively low correlation with stocks and near-zero correlation with long-term U.S.
Sam Altman Stares Into a Bright Light Every Morning and Fasts 15 Hours a Day. Here’s Why
Bitcoin.com - Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, starts many mornings by spending about 10 to 15 minutes under a full-spectrum LED light while clearing email, a routine he once called “a ridiculous gain for me.” A 2026 BBC Science Focus Magazine comment piece also notes that Altman typically fasts around 15 hours a day and takes […]
Bitget Completes Early Recovery of Protection Fund After Major Security Incident
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitget topped its Protection Fund back above $300 million by September 30. The exchange did it two days ahead of… Read the original on Bitget Rebuilds $300M Protection Fund Following $388M Security Breach. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break
CryptoSlate - September’s security fix repairs exports, but older backups for anchor channels with non-deterministic Lightning keys still need replacing. The post Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ethereum targets AI privacy with zkAPI for anonymous API payments
Cryptopolitan - The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has stepped in with a crypto-native solution; their new zkAPI system allows users to settle transactions for AI models and metered APIs under a complete veil of anonymity. Historically, users were forced to associate their credit card or API keys with every request—a system that has been criticized as vulnerable because...
Bull doubles French supercomputer output as Europe scales AI capacity
Cryptopolitan - Europe is shifting from policy deliberations regarding the local production of AI computing systems to its actual production. French state-controlled company Bull has increased the capacity of its Angers plant in France, thereby doubling the volume of supercomputers produced in response to the rising demand for computing capability in Europe. Six racks a month, now...
Ethereum’s zkAPI brings privacy-preserving API payments to mainnet
CoinTelegraph - Ethereum’s zkAPI is now live on mainnet, turning an earlier zero-knowledge API payment proposal into a working implementation for private, prepaid access.
Lloyds and Visa Complete Groundbreaking USDC Transfer During Weekend Trial
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Lloyds Banking Group moved $750,000 to Visa using USDC. Did it in under an hour. And the banks were closed.… Read the original on Lloyds and Visa Transfer $750K in USDC in Under an Hour During Weekend Trial. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
JERA, Dell and RHAELM plan $15B AI infrastructure project in Japan
Cryptopolitan - JERA, Dell Technologies and RHAELM have signed an agreement to come up with a standard model for AI infrastructure in Japan beginning with a $15 billion project near JERA’s Chiba power station. The partners want to solve power, cooling, and computing problems together rather than separately through a replicable design that will facilitate the faster...
Aave Loan Volume Surpasses $1.1 Trillion, Stani Kulechov Says
Binance News - Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the protocol has processed more than $1.1 trillion in cumulative loan volume. According to ChainCatcher, he added that traditional finance relies on back-office teams, settlement departments, intermediaries, and legal agreements, while Aave coordinates lending through code and should handle more borrowing activity onchain.
Varys Capital and Verda Ventures Release Comprehensive Latin America Investment Report
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Varys Capital and Verda Ventures just put out a 70-page report on Latin America. It’s called “LATAM: Beyond the Acronym,”… Read the original on Varys Capital and Verda Ventures Unveil Bold Latin America Investment Blueprint. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Varys Capital, Verda Ventures Map Four LATAM Investment Archetypes
Binance News - Varys Capital and Verda Ventures published a 70-page report, LATAM: Beyond the Acronym — Disaggregating Technological & Financial Investment Opportunities Across Latin America, arguing the region should be viewed as four market archetypes rather than one destination. According to BeInCrypto, the study says fragmentation across purchasing power, regulation, financial access and digital infrastructure is itself an investment signal, while stablecoins and digital dollars are increasingly used for savings, payments, remittances and treasury management.
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42B for AI infrastructure
Cryptopolitan - As reported by Reuters, Anthropic revealed in the prospectus for its IPO that Broadcom has agreed to provide financing for AI infrastructure worth up to $42 billion. As a result, Broadcom finds itself in an unforeseen situation where it is not only supplying chips but also financially backing the infrastructure created around those chips. When...
OpenAI dismisses three safety researchers over alleged confidential data sharing
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI has removed three members of its safety team after an internal investigation concluded they passed confidential material to an outside AI safety organization, per the Wall Street Journal. According to an OpenAI spokesman, the three employees were fired for violating the company’s policies regarding handling of confidential information, and “had mishandled sensitive information in...
STOCKS | U.S. Deploys Two Additional Patriot Systems to Protect Saudi and Qatari Energy Facilities
Binance News - Two U.S. officials and one regional source said the U.S. military has deployed two additional Patriot missile launch systems in recent weeks to defend oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. According to Sina Finance, the move is intended to reassure the two allies that the United States would protect their key energy infrastructure if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to restart large-scale military action against Iran. Trump said on Thursday that he was considering resuming bombing operations in the coming weeks. He said, "Now I have to make a choice: either Iran signs a deal or Iran will cease to exist." ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Near $4,100 as U.S. May Add Forces to the Persian Gulf
Binance News - According to Jin10, signs that the Middle East conflict could escalate further pushed oil prices higher and raised risks to the region's energy supply recovery. A U.S. official said the U.S. Department of Defense may send an aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf, which would restore the number of carrier strike groups targeting Iran to the level seen at the start of the war in late February. Vantage Global Markets senior market analyst Hebe Chen said gold's start on Friday looked like "calm on the surface, with undercurrents beneath." She said cooling U.S. inflation, weaker expectations for another rate hike in October, and lower oil prices gave gold some breathing room, but persistently high U.S. Treasury yields and a strong ...
STOCKS | Nvidia-Backed Firmus Plans Australia IPO at $30.3 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Data center operator Firmus Grid plans to launch an initial public offering in Australia this month at a target valuation of A$43.7 billion, or $30.3 billion. According to Sina Finance, the IPO price is set at A$11 per share, with at least $5 billion expected to be raised. Bookbuilding is scheduled to begin on October 6 and end on October 9, excluding any accelerated issuance. The company is expected to list on the Australian Securities Exchange on October 23. Firmus has signed large orders with several major customers to capture demand ...
Polymarket LoL Submarket on Baron Kill Outcome Swings to 50%
Binance News - A Polymarket submarket tied to the LoL match between Estral Esports and LOS in the CBLOL playoffs saw sharp volatility in the "both sides kill Baron Nashor" yes option, which rose from 0.5% one hour earlier to 50% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 49.5% swing and may have been affected by breaking news.
Osmosis Proposals Aim to Burn 17.4 Million OSMO
Binance News - Osmosis said two proposals would destroy about 17.4 million OSMO, equal to 65% of all OSMO burned so far. According to ChainCatcher, the proposals would withdraw liquidity from the community pool that is no longer being used and burn the recovered OSMO. The project also shared proposal discussion links for the community to review and discuss.
Walapay Raises $4.6 Million Seed Round to Expand Global Payment Infrastructure
Binance News - Walapay has completed a $4.6 million seed funding round led by Gen Venture Capital, with participation from Commerce Ventures, Polygon, AAF Management, Verda Ventures, NGC Ventures, FGV Capital, JSquare, Reflexive, and Big Brain VC. According to ChainCatcher, the company said the capital will be used to secure more licenses, expand banking partnerships, and grow its team. Walapay said it is building global payment infrastructure from the ground up, allowing users to open accounts, receive payments, exchange currencies, and make global payments through a single integration. The company said its underlying network includes licenses, banking relationships, and local payment channels, ...
STOCKS | Hyundai and Kia Set Record September U.S. Sales on Strong Hybrid Demand
Binance News - Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Friday that both companies posted record September sales in the U.S. market, supported by strong demand for SUVs and hybrid models. According to Sina Finance, Hyundai Motor America sold 77,439 vehicles last month, up 9% from a year earlier and its highest September total on record. Palisade SUV sales rose 52% year over year, while Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe also posted double-digit growth. Hybrid electric vehicles accounted for 28% of Hyundai's total U.S. sales in the month. Kia America also reported its best September sales ever, with deliveries rising ...
STOCKS | Australia S&P/ASX 200 Opens Higher on Friday
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index opened up 47.80 points, or 0.55%, at 8,662.20 on Friday, October 2.
STOCKS | Moderna to Join Nasdaq 100, Replacing Warner Bros. Discovery
Binance News - According to Jin10, Moderna will become a Nasdaq 100 constituent before the open on October 9, replacing Warner Bros. Discovery.
GEOPOLITICS | Australia-US Bond Yield Gap Nears Zero as Policy Paths Split
Binance News - Australia’s benchmark bond yield is poised to fall below the US equivalent for the first time in more than a year as expectations for monetary policy diverge between the two economies, according to Bloomberg.
Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project Launch zkAPI on Mainnet
Binance News - The Ethereum Foundation said zkAPI, developed with the Open Anonymity Project, is now running on the Ethereum mainnet. According to Odaily, the system uses zero-knowledge proofs to separate payments from identity, allowing users to deposit ETH, USDC, and other assets into a vault contract and authorize AI API usage without revealing their identity. Service providers can view request content but cannot identify the payer, while payment providers can see only the spending amount and cannot link it to a specific request or user. zkAPI is initially aimed at AI inference and can also be used for blockchain RPC, image generation, video generation, and other ...
Evernorth's XRPN debut tests the beyond-Bitcoin treasury bet
Cryptopolitan - Evernorth is about to make its debut on Nasdaq following the approval of the merger by the shareholders of the Armada Acquisition Corp. II company on September 30. According to an announcement made on October 1, the merger and the attached private placements were able to generate more than $1 billion, with the closure of...
XRP Posts First-Ever Three Straight Green Months In Q3
Binance News - XRP logged its first-ever quarter with July, August and September all closing in the green, after gaining 2%, 30% and 7.95%, respectively. The move lifted the token more than 43% in Q3, with institutional demand through U.S. spot XRP ETFs, a September short squeeze and exchange outflows helping drive the rally, according to BeInCrypto, based on CryptoRank data. XRP now trades near $1.50, with a market cap around $95 billion. Analysts are watching October’s seasonal weakness, Ripple’s Swell conference in late October and a possible breakout above $1.54 or $1.70.
IMF Approves Immediate $139 Million Disbursement to El Salvador After Fund Reviews
Binance News - The International Monetary Fund approved an immediate $139 million disbursement to El Salvador after completing the second and third reviews of its $1.4 billion extended fund arrangement. According to Odaily, the IMF granted a waiver for El Salvador’s failure to meet a performance criterion related to Bitcoin holdings, saying the country had taken corrective measures and renewed its commitment. El Salvador’s documents showed that the additional Bitcoin acquired after the first review came from private donations rather than public funds. The IMF said El Salvador’s economic performance was better than expected and noted progress ...
GEOPOLITICS | RedBird’s Cardinale Says Warner Deal Is About Growth, Not Cuts
Binance News - Gerry Cardinale, founder of RedBird Capital Partners and one of the architects of Paramount Skydance Corp.’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., said the combined companies’ performance will impress investors, according to Bloomberg. He said the Warner merger is about growth, not cuts.
Dallas Fed’s Logan Says More Rate Hikes Are Needed
Binance News - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said the central bank must keep raising interest rates to fully cool inflation and that higher Treasury yields may also help slow the economy, according to Bloomberg.
China Warns Crypto Can Facilitate Espionage as Singapore Activity Rises 55.4%
Binance News - China's Ministry of State Security said cryptocurrencies can facilitate espionage and warned that transactions are not truly anonymous. According to NS3.AI, the warning came as Singapore's crypto activity rose 55.4% to $284 billion in the year ended June 2026, according to Chainalysis. Singapore regained its position as the largest crypto economy in Central and Southeast Asia and Oceania. Chainalysis said activity across that region contracted 6.8%.
Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan Says Policy Has Been Off Track and Calls for a 50-Basis-Point Rate Hike
Binance News - According to Jin10, Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan said policy has been off track and that the Federal Open Market Committee should raise rates by at least 50 basis points, adding that inflation cannot reach the Fed's 2% target without higher interest rates.
STOCKS | U.S. Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Surges More Than 6%
Binance News - U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on October 2, with the S&P 500 up 0.19%, the Nasdaq up 0.04%, and the Dow up 0.04%. According to Sina Finance, large-cap technology shares mostly fell, while Nvidia rose more than 1% to its highest closing level since mid-May. Optical communications and memory chip stocks jumped, with Coherent up more than 10%, Ciena and Lumentum up more than 7%, SK Hynix up more than 5%, Corning up more than 4%, Micron up more than 3%, and SanDisk, Western Digital, and Seagate Technology up more than 2%. Mattel rose nearly 19%, its best single-day performance since February 2019, while Synopsys climbed more than 12% to its ...
China warns foreign spies about crypto, Singapore dominates Asia: Asia Express
CoinTelegraph - Singapore’s crypto economy grows 55%, South Korea set to make crypto market makers legal, and Chinese spy ministry warns would-be foreign spies it’s watching the blockchain.
Stripe Expands Dublin Hiring Amid AI-Related Job Cuts
Binance News - Stripe Inc. is expanding operations at its Dublin office, helping offset a wave of artificial intelligence-related job cuts in the city, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Krakatau Volcano Forms Two New Islands Off Anak Krakatau
Binance News - Two new islands have appeared off Anak Krakatau, according to Bloomberg, and may be the first to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa’s 1883 eruption in nearly a century. The islands are the first new landforms reported there since 1930.
Cramer Says AI Traffic Surge Creates Opportunity for Cloudflare, Akamai and Fastly
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said the surge in web traffic from AI agents is creating a growth opportunity for companies that help keep the internet running smoothly, including Cloudflare, Akamai Technologies and Fastly. He said Cloudflare has become a major beneficiary, but with the stock trading at about 279 times this year's expected earnings, he prefers waiting for a pullback before buying. Cramer said Akamai recently announced a plan to build a network of smaller data centers to process AI workloads closer to users, and he pointed to Anthropic's $11.6 billion commitment to Akamai for added computing capacity over the next seven years as a buying opportunity after the stock gave back most of its initial gains. He said Akamai trades at less than 16 times this year's ...
US President Donald Trump Gives His Second-Term Performance an A+
Binance News - US President Donald Trump gave his second-term performance an A+ despite polls showing his approval rating near historic lows and Republicans likely to lose control of the House in the midterm elections. According to Sina Finance, Trump said on Thursday before leaving the White House for Texas, "In government work, in economic terms, in all aspects, I give us an A+." He was set to visit Peterbilt Motors to promote his administration's record. Trump also repeated his prediction that energy prices, which have surged since the U.S.-Israel joint attack on Iran in late February, would soon fall sharply. "Oil prices will come down soon," he said, adding that prices would decline once ...
Firmus Seeks A$43.7 Billion Valuation in Australian IPO, AFR Says
Binance News - Data center operator Firmus Grid Ltd. is seeking a A$43.7 billion ($30.3 billion) valuation in its Australian initial public offering this month, according to Bloomberg reported. The Australian Financial Review said Thursday the pricing was sent to potential investors.
Fiserv Launches Digital Asset Platform With Roughrider Coin as First Deployment
Binance News - Fiserv’s digital asset platform went live on October 1, with Roughrider Coin, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by North Dakota State Bank, as the first deployment project. According to Odaily, the pilot covers more than 90 banks and credit unions in the state. The platform uses Solana’s Token-2022 standard and a white-label infrastructure model. Minting, burning, custody, and reserve management are handled by OCC-chartered bank VersaBank, while Fireblocks provides the underlying infrastructure. The platform is open to about 10,000 financial institution clients at no additional cost and can be accessed through Fiserv ...
Ethereum Tests New Gas Limit to Enhance Network Capacity and Performance
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum developers want to more than triple the network’s block capacity. The current gas limit sits at around 60 million… Read the original on Ethereum Aims for 200 Million Gas Limit in Ambitious Network Overhaul. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Adviser Negadi: U.S. Power Is Not As Strong As It Claims
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Revolutionary Guards adviser Negadi said the United States was stationed in Iraq for many years and paid a heavy price, but was ultimately forced to withdraw, and these changes show that U.S. power is not as strong as it claims.
STOCKS | Asian Shares Set to Fall as Oil Surges and Treasuries Rebound
Binance News - Asian stocks were poised to fall as oil surged on the prospect of renewed conflict between the US and Iran, reviving concern about the inflationary impact of higher energy prices, according to Bloomberg. Bonds will also be in focus after a rebound in Treasuries.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Says Supply Shocks Are More Persistent Than Expected
Binance News - Fed Governor Lisa Cook said supply shocks have become more prominent and that their effects have been "unexpectedly persistent," testing the Federal Reserve's traditional practice of looking through such shocks. According to Sina Finance, Cook made the remarks on Thursday at an event hosted by the New York Fed. She said the Fed needs to ensure inflation expectations remain anchored. Cook also reiterated that she believes AI buildout is adding to inflationary pressure and that it is still unclear when the technology will deliver productivity gains.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise by 0.855 Tonnes to 1,056.551 Tonnes
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings increased by 0.855 tonnes from the previous day to 1,056.551 tonnes.
UK Maritime Trade Office: Tanker Hit While Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the UK Maritime Trade Operations office said it received a third-party report that a tanker was struck by an unidentified object while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire. The office said all crew members were reportedly safe, while the extent of the damage and any possible environmental impact remained unclear, and authorities were investigating the incident.
Houthi Forces Say Saudi Arabia Carried Out Airstrikes Across Yemen
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Houthi forces in Yemen confirmed that Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Sanaa, Saada Province, Taiz Province, and Amran Province on the night of October 1 local time. It was the first Saudi airstrike on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital of Sanaa since the situation escalated on September 3. Saudi Arabia had no immediate response.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Iranian Ships Have Been Blocked From the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy is enforcing a blockade and that no Iranian ships have been able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for several months. According to ChainCatcher, Trump made the remarks without providing further details.
Report: Binance Under EU Review Over Continued Operations After MiCA Miss
CryptoPotato - The review centers on whether Binance can rely on reverse solicitation while its broader European licensing position remains unresolved.
Commodities Review: Oil Rises, Copper Falls, Gold Gains
Binance News - Oil climbed back above $100 a barrel as investors weighed the possibility of renewed intense conflict between the United States and Iran, which could further tighten crude and refined-fuel supplies. According to Sina Finance, December Brent rose 4.4% to settle above $102 a barrel, while November WTI gained 2.7% to settle at $92.87. Copper fell as higher oil prices and a stronger dollar pressured the base-metals market. According to Sina Finance, most base metals declined this week, with LME copper down 1.2% at $14,243.5 a ton, aluminum down 1.5% at $3,123 a ton, zinc down 2.8% at $3,724 a ton, nickel down 1.9% at $15,634 a ton, tin up 0.8% at ...
Fed October Hold Probability Rises to 75.1%
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch shows a 75.1% probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in October, while the probability of a 25 basis point hike is 24.9%. The probability of no change by December is 20.6%, while the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point hike is 61.3% and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point hike is 18.1%.
New Jersey Customer Spots $1.70 Charge Just to Remove Egg From a Sandwich
DailyHODL - A customer at a Newark Airport restaurant was charged $1.70 just for asking a self-order kiosk to leave an egg off a sandwich. The receipt showed the remove-egg fee on a steak, egg and cheese order, while taking off the mayo was free. Says Reddit user Grasping_at_straws, “$1.70 to NOT put an egg on my […] The post New Jersey Customer Spots $1.70 Charge Just to Remove Egg From a Sandwich appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Nuveen Completes Schroders Acquisition, Forms $2.6 Trillion Asset Manager
Binance News - Nuveen has completed its acquisition of Schroders, creating a combined asset manager with $2.6 trillion in assets under management and operations in more than 40 markets, according to Bloomberg. In an exclusive interview on "The Close," Nuveen CEO Bill Huffman said the deal brings together two strong firms to create a global platform that can serve clients across a wider range of market conditions.
S&P 500 Adds Twilio and Vylor as Warner Bros. Discovery Is Removed
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P Dow Jones Indices said Twilio will replace Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O) in the S&P 500, and Vylor has also been added to the index.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says FlyDubai Pilot May Be Linked to Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the answer was yes when asked whether the briefing he received mentioned that the FlyDubai pilot involved may be linked to Iran. According to Sina Finance, Trump made the remarks to reporters at the White House and said the investigation was still ongoing.
Bessent Urges European Partners to Help Address Diesel Shortages
Binance News - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Europe should speed up delivery on existing commitments and immediately provide more supply to address ongoing supply disruptions. According to Sina Finance, he added that the U.S. is doing its part and should not bear the burden of the global diesel shortage alone.
Canadian Dollar Weakens Amid Widening U.S.-Canada Yield Differential
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Canadian dollar took a hit Friday. A stronger U.S. dollar pushed the loonie lower, and the yield gap between… Read the original on Canadian Dollar Dips as U.S. Yield Gap Pressures Currency Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saifedean Ammous Says Only Michael Saylor Can Safely Use Strategy's Bitcoin Borrowing Model
Binance News - Economist Saifedean Ammous said only Michael Saylor can safely use Strategy's model of borrowing against Bitcoin holdings to buy more Bitcoin. According to NS3.AI, Ammous said other companies are better suited to hold cash-flow-positive earnings in Bitcoin as a long-term treasury strategy. Ammous also estimated that Bitcoin's price in 2030 could range from $200,000 to $1.6 million, while saying he expects it to be nearer the lower end of that range.
Evernorth clears shareholder vote ahead of Nasdaq debut with 473M XRP treasury
CoinTelegraph - Evernorth expects to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN after its SPAC merger closes, with an XRP treasury worth roughly $710 million at current prices.
GEOPOLITICS | Nvidia Faces Questions Over China AI Chip Smuggling
Binance News - Nvidia’s AI chips have continued reaching China despite U.S. export curbs, and officials are asking why the company missed warning signs, according to Bloomberg. The report did not say Nvidia has been accused of wrongdoing, but said the chips keep making their way to China despite the restrictions.
SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Transporter-18 Rideshare Mission, Deploying 130 Payloads
Binance News - According to Jin10, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket on the 18th Transporter rideshare mission and sent 130 payloads into orbit.
SEC Proposes Rules to Clear Up How Advisers and Funds Can Hold Crypto
Decrypt - The proposal would let advisers and funds use state trust companies as custodians and permit self-custody under certain conditions, aiming to replace years of ambiguity with a clear compliance path.
HSBC Upgrades BP And TotalEnergies To Buy On Higher Gas Price Forecasts
Binance News - According to CNBC, HSBC upgraded BP and TotalEnergies to buy, citing higher natural gas prices and stronger outlooks for oil and refining margins. Analyst Kim Fustier raised the bank's TTM European natural gas price forecast by 34% for the rest of this year and by 40% for next year, while also slightly lifting the 2028 outlook. HSBC said it sees about 20% upside for its buy-rated stocks and kept buy ratings on Shell, Repsol and Chevron. The firm also said its base case for the Strait of Hormuz is repeated breakdowns and continued uncertainty, even as shipping volumes improve. JPMorgan separately upgraded BP to overweight and said the company is benefiting from a return to simplification and renewed long-term growth.
Reddit to End RSS Feeds on November 13, Public API Access in March 2027
Binance News - Reddit said its RSS feeds will stop working on November 13 and public API access will end in March 2027 as it moves to curb scraping and automated abuse. According to NS3.AI, new requests for public API access will end on October 31, while unregistered apps and users will begin losing access on January 12, 2027. The company said it wants developers to move to its Devvit platform and is offering a $1 million migration program. Reddit also said there is no replacement for RSS use outside communities a user moderates.
GEOPOLITICS | Bowman Sees No Urgent Need for Fed Rate Moves This Year
Binance News - Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said she does not currently see an urgent need for further action on monetary policy, according to Bloomberg. Bowman made the comment after being asked about the future of policy during an Atlantic Council event in Washington.
Reddit Is Killing RSS Feeds and Public API Access to Fight AI Scrapers
Decrypt - Reddit RSS dies November 13 and outside apps lose their data pipeline by March 2027. Reddit blames scraping bots, though it licenses its own content to AI companies.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Targets Mega-IPO Before Thanksgiving
Binance News - Anthropic is seeking to go public as soon as the middle of November, according to people familiar with the matter, after the AI model maker pushed back earlier listing plans, Bloomberg reported. The firm behind Claude could start formal marketing for its IPO as soon as the week of Nov. 9, putting it in line to begin trading before the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26, around which dealmaking typically grinds to a halt. Anthropic is still expected to debut no later than year-end, the people said, though deliberations are ongoing and the timeline could shift. It is set to meet prospective investors on Oct. 14 at its San Francisco headquarters. ...
STRC Faces Financial Strain as Rescue Fund Continues to Dwindle
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor’s company is running low on ammunition. Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused treasury firm, has now burned through $1.28 billion of… Read the original on $1.28 Billion Burned: STRC Struggles as Rescue Fund Dwindles to $724 Million. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket Submarket Odds Swing Sharply in Elon Musk Tweet Count Bet
Binance News - Polymarket’s submarket "200-219" in the "Elon Musk tweet count prediction" event saw the probability of the "Yes" option swing sharply, falling from 61.5% one hour earlier to 40.5% at present, a 21 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the change reflects the impact of a related breaking development.
AI TRENDS | Musk Says SpaceX VR72 Could Run at Nearly 250 kW Average Power
Binance News - According to Jin10, Musk said he was cautiously optimistic that SpaceX's VR72 version could run at an average power of nearly 250 kW, meaning peak power would be about 10% higher.
NTSB Says Amazon Cargo Jet Was Not Given Wind Data Before Miami Crash
Binance News - An air traffic controller did not provide Amazon.com Inc.'s cargo plane with wind information before it crashed at Miami International Airport last month, killing five people on the ground, according to Bloomberg. The National Transportation Safety Board said the missing wind data was part of its investigation into the deadly accident.
NYC Fast-Tracks Affordable Housing in 12 Districts
Binance News - Mayor Zohran Mamdani identified a dozen parts of New York City where affordable housing projects will be eligible for a faster approval process, including Manhattan’s Upper West Side and Upper East Side, according to Bloomberg.
Roth Says 10-Year Treasury Yield Is Near Its Peak
Binance News - Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research, said the 10-year Treasury yield is near its peak on Bloomberg Real Yield. Bloomberg reported that US Treasuries rebounded after a global bond selloff that swept through European markets on Thursday, after the US 10-year yield earlier surged to its highest level since 2002.
OpenAI Says People Linked to China's Moonshot Tried to Copy Its AI's Hidden Reasoning
Decrypt - OpenAI says it disrupted a campaign involving 15,000+ users and ties a core cluster to people associated with Moonshot, the startup behind Kimi.
Department of Justice Says UCLA Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
DailyHODL - The Justice Department says UCLA’s law school discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its 2023, 2024 and 2025 classes. The findings say the school violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on race in admissions. The department says the school rejected white and Asian applicants who had the same […] The post Department of Justice Says UCLA Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants appeared first on The Daily Hodl.