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Bitcoin eyes new highs as crypto tax delays and AI privacy innovations shape market sentiment.
Ethereum’s zkAPI Gives AI Payments a Privacy Cloak With a Catch
Bitcoin.com - The Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project have launched zkAPI, a system that lets people prepay for AI and other metered services without attaching their billing identity to every request. Live on Ethereum mainnet since Oct. 1, zkAPI uses zero-knowledge proofs and disposable API keys to separate the person paying from what they’re buying. There’s […]
Egan-Jones Maps Where AI Disruption Hits First: Services, Venture Capital, Housing
BeInCrypto - Egan-Jones says AI disruption will hit services, venture capital and housing first, in a risk framework for investors. The post Egan-Jones Maps Where AI Disruption Hits First: Services, Venture Capital, Housing appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Firmus Plans to Reserve Half of IPO Shares for Existing Investors
Binance News - Firmus Grid Ltd. plans to allocate about half of the shares in its initial public offering to existing shareholders, according to Bloomberg. The move would put Nvidia Corp. and Blackstone Group in a position to increase their stakes, people familiar with the matter said.
Japanese Companies Leave China In Record Numbers As Ties Sour
Binance News - According to CNBC, the number of Japanese companies operating in China fell to a record low of 10,118 in June, down 22% from June 2024 and about 30% below the 2012 peak, according to Teikoku Databank. The report said 4,137 Japanese companies fully withdrew from China in the past two years, while only 1,221 entered over the same period, the fewest on record outside the Covid-19 pandemic. Analysts said the pullback has accelerated as China-Japan relations deteriorated, with Japanese firms facing weaker profitability, tariff risks, higher labor and manufacturing costs, and stronger local competition. Teikoku said some companies have reduced their dependence on China without fully severing ties, while others are considering a full exit.
Homin Lee Says Equity Valuations Can Withstand Rising Yields
Binance News - Homin Lee, senior macro strategist at Lombard Odier, said equity valuations can handle the ongoing rise in global yields, according to Bloomberg. He said the higher yields reflect solid economic fundamentals rather than aggressive monetary tightening.
PRECIOUS METALS | Weak Nonfarm Payrolls Cool October Rate-Hike Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, weak nonfarm payrolls have cooled expectations for an October rate hike, and investment banks said low institutional positioning gives gold significant allocation potential, although U.S. Treasury yields still weigh on the market; strategic funds have not withdrawn, and ETF flows are an important indicator of demand.
Zcash Activates NU7 Network Upgrade on Testnet
Binance News - Zcash has activated the NU7 network upgrade on its testnet at block height 4,465,026. According to Odaily, the activation took place at that block height.
Illinois Officials Seek Six-Month Delay to 0.2% Digital-Asset Tax
Binance News - Illinois officials have joined crypto industry groups in asking a judge to delay the state’s 0.2% digital-asset tax by six months. According to NS3.AI, the agreed motion was filed October 1 in Sangamon County and seeks to push the tax’s January 1 start date to July 1, 2027. Entry of the court order had not been confirmed as of October 4. The law remains in force, and Illinois continues to dispute the industry groups’ constitutional challenge. The Illinois Department of Revenue is also accepting comments on preliminary ...
STOCKS | Hong Kong Optical Communication Stocks Strengthen
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong optical communication stocks strengthened, with Comba Telecom Systems Holdings ([02342.HK](http://02342.HK)) rising more than 7%, Cambridge Technology ([06166.HK](http://06166.HK)) rising more than 3%, and Haiguang Xinzheng ([01191.HK](http://01191.HK)) and Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable ([06869.HK](http://06869.HK)) also advancing.
STOCKS | Thailand Plans Dual-Class Shares to Boost Listings
Binance News - Thailand plans to establish a dual-class share structure to attract more companies to list on the local exchange. According to Sina Finance, the proposal is expected to take effect in 2027 and is also intended to meet institutional investors' demand for greater access to leading local companies. Thailand Exchange Chairman Kitipong Urapeepatanapong said amendments to Thailand's listed companies law would allow listed firms to issue different classes of shares with different voting rights. As of July, 705 of the 843 companies listed on the Thailand Exchange were classified as family businesses, with a combined market value of 10.93 trillion baht, or 54% of the total market ...
Shipping Data Show Middle East Crude Exports Above Prewar Levels
Binance News - Shipping data released on Monday showed that, despite attacks on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East crude exports were above prewar levels on four days during the seven days in the final week of September. According to Sina Finance, preliminary data from ship-tracking company Kpler showed the region's crude exports exceeded prewar levels on September 24 and from September 27 to 29, rising to 19.5 million to 22.5 million barrels per day. Before the conflict between the United States and Israel and Iran broke out, from March 2025 to February this year, exports averaged 18 million barrels per day. The data showed a seven-day moving average of 18.5 million barrels per day ...
Binance Extends Lite Loan Promotion With 50% Service Fee Reduction
Binance News - According to the [announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/7996a0800e93462b8373ec9f9bc24d09) from Binance, the exchange is extending its Lite Loan promotion for another month, allowing eligible users to continue receiving a 50% reduction on the Lite Loan upfront service fee during the Promotion Period. The promotional period runs from 2026-10-05 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-11-04 23:59 (UTC). During this time, the upfront service fee is reduced to 0.5% from the standard 1%, and the promotional rate applies only to Lite Loan orders initiated successfully within the Promotion Period. The service fee is deducted upfront from the loan amount at the time of borrowing, and once the Promotion Period ends, the fee will ...
Bitcoin Eyes New Highs as Market Reacts to Recent Price Movement
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin hit $86,771 on Sunday. That’s not quite the $87,177 peak it touched on Friday, but it’s close — and… Read the original on Bitcoin Surges Past $86,700 With $94K in Its Sights for Uptober. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Why XRP Appeals to Institutional Investors, Bitwise CIO Explains
Bitcoin.com - XRP’s long history and familiar financial applications help explain its appeal to institutional investors, according to Bitwise’s investment chief. His comments frame advisor interest around confidence in the asset’s longevity and connections to established financial functions. XRP’s Staying Power Gives Advisors Confidence Financial advisors evaluating XRP find assurance in its long track record and recognizable […]
Illinois backs delay to crypto tax rule after months of industry pushback
CryptoSlate - The October 1 joint motion seeks a July 2027 tax start, while court entry remains unconfirmed and rule comments close Oct. 30. The post Illinois backs delay to crypto tax rule after months of industry pushback appeared first on CryptoSlate.
DeGods Founder Continues Buying 5.7 Million EDEL Since October 1
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on October 5 that TradingBeats monitoring showed DeGods founder @frankdegods has continued buying 5.7 million EDEL since October 1. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the total spending reached $191,000, and the position is now worth $285,600, leaving an unrealized profit of $94,500.
NIL Rises 17.9% in 24 Hours to $0.09631
Binance News - Bitget market data showed that NIL rose 17.9% over the past 24 hours and was trading at $0.09631. According to Foresight News, the token's latest price was recorded at 0.09631 USDT.
GEOPOLITICS | Brazil Assets Poised to Rise After Bolsonaro First-Round Lead
Binance News - Brazilian assets are set to jump after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of elections, according to Bloomberg. The result was much stronger than investors had been positioned for.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Airline Stocks Weaken at Open
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong airline stocks weakened at the open, with China Eastern Airlines (00670.HK) falling nearly 3%, China Southern Airlines (01055.HK) dropping more than 2%, and Air China (00753.HK) and Cathay Pacific (00293.HK) also declining.
Kadoya Sesame Mills Set To Go Private As Japan's Century-Old Firms Face Rising Costs
Binance News - According to CNBC, Japanese sesame oil maker Kadoya Sesame Mills is set to go private through a tender offer backed by Japanese private equity firm Integral as it faces rising raw-material costs and heightened geopolitical risks. The article said Japan's long-established businesses are under pressure from a shrinking domestic market, labor shortages and succession challenges, with bankruptcies among Japanese companies more than 100 years old reaching a record 112 in the first eight months of 2026, according to Teikoku Databank. Bankruptcies tied to higher prices rose 23.8% to 556 in the first half of 2026, while labor-shortage bankruptcies increased 12.4% to 227. Cases linked to a lack of successors climbed 16.9% to 312 in the same period. Analysts said century-old ...
Nippon Paint Agrees to Buy Akzo Nobel’s Southeast Asia Paint Unit for $1.35 Billion
Binance News - Nippon Paint Holdings Co. is buying Akzo Nobel NV’s decorative paints business in Southeast Asia for $1.35 billion, according to Bloomberg. The deal gives Nippon Paint a regional slice of a business it had sought to acquire in full.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Edges Higher as Traders Weigh Jobs Data and Yields
Binance News - Gold edged higher after its biggest weekly drop since June as traders assessed a slowdown in the US jobs market and higher bond yields, according to Bloomberg. The moves came as investors weighed what the data may mean for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.
STOCKS | Two Major Energy Companies Are Moving Headquarters From Oklahoma City to Houston
Binance News - Oklahoma City is facing the departure of the headquarters of two of its largest listed oil and gas companies. According to Sina Finance, Devon Energy and Expand Energy, the successor to Chesapeake Energy, each announced this year that they will move their headquarters to Houston, with market values of about $52 billion and $20 billion, respectively. The moves are being seen as the latest sign that an M&A wave in the oil and gas industry is concentrating the energy sector in Houston. Devon Energy announced the relocation after reaching a merger agreement with Houston-based Coterra Energy, while Expand Energy's predecessor, Chesapeake Energy, merged two years ...
China Fund Closures Rise to Eight-Year High as Demand Weakens
Binance News - China’s mutual funds are shutting at the fastest pace in eight years as weak returns and investor redemptions leave hundreds of products too small to survive, according to Bloomberg. The closures come as demand fades and fund sizes shrink below levels needed to remain viable.
Dan Ives Explains Why 2027 Could Be Tesla's Golden Year with Robotaxis and Optimus
BeInCrypto - Dan Ives explains why robotaxis and Optimus could make 2027 Tesla's golden year, while Wells Fargo flagged 67% downside. The post Dan Ives Explains Why 2027 Could Be Tesla's Golden Year with Robotaxis and Optimus appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Says South Korea Could Face Higher Costs If It Delays Alaska LNG Deal
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. President Donald Trump said South Korea could pay more if it does not quickly sign on to a $50 billion Alaska LNG project, and he said he did not jump the gun in announcing Seoul's participation. Trump told reporters Friday that if South Korea does not agree soon, he would charge it more, though he did not specify what would be doubled. He also said on Truth Social Friday that South Korea's investment deal keeps getting better and announced an additional $8.4 billion enhanced oil recovery project. South Korea has said it is still assessing the Alaska LNG project, with any participation dependent on commercial viability and compliance with domestic legal procedures.
Zcash Advocacy Group Files to Lobby in Washington
Binance News - A Zcash-focused advocacy group has filed to lobby in Washington, expanding the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency ecosystem’s efforts to influence US digital asset policy. According to Cointelegraph, Pretty Good Policy for Zcash (PGPZ) filed a lobbying registration effective on Oct. 1 and named executive director Divij Pandya as its sole lobbyist. The filing lists the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and two digital asset tax proposals among its current and anticipated lobbying issues. PGPZ was launched in June this year and grew out of Pretty Good Policy for Crypto, which Electric Coin Co. launched in 2022. The earlier initiative hosted Washington policy roundtables and organized a congressional briefing on encryption technologies in 2023. PGPZ founder and ...
Zcash gets a Washington lobbyist to push crypto policy
CoinTelegraph - The newly registered lobbying operation lists the CLARITY Act and two digital asset tax proposals among the issues it plans to lobby on in Washington.
BTC and ETH Short Positions Exceed Longs Among Large Active Accounts
Binance News - As of 08:19 on October 5, about 200 active addresses with account values above $3 million held BTC long positions of about $518 million and short positions of about $830 million, for a long-short ratio of 0.62. According to Odaily, ETH long positions totaled about $687 million, while short positions reached about $1.05 billion, giving a long-short ratio of 0.65.
Bitcoin Price Knocks on $87K as Uptober Bulls Smell $94K
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price is putting Uptober’s reputation back on trial. After closing September near $83,560, the leading crypto asset ripped as high as $86,771 Sunday, placing Friday’s $87,177 peak squarely in the crosshairs. Bitcoin’s Uptober Tailwinds Put $87K Wall Back in the Crosshairs Bitcoin’s price entered October with one of its strongest seasonal tailwinds, and Sunday’s […]
Taiyo Oil Says Japan Should Keep Relying on Cheap Middle East Crude
Binance News - Japan should continue sourcing most of its crude from the Middle East because it is cost-effective, Taiyo Oil Co. said, according to Bloomberg. The refiner pushed back against a Japanese government push to diversify supplies after the US-Iran war.
Asian Currencies Consolidate as Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Cool
Binance News - According to Jin10, Asian currencies were steady against the U.S. dollar in early trading and may be supported by cooling expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes, which often weaken the appeal of U.S. fixed-income assets. Analysts at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group said in a research note that markets believe the weaker U.S. labor market report for September gives the Federal Open Market Committee more time to assess conditions before making further policy adjustments, and they added that senior Fed officials have signaled there is no need to rush, while markets have sharply lowered expectations for an October rate hike.
El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review
CryptoSlate - Waivers for missed accumulation criteria accompany renewed commitments, with no further Bitcoin accumulation envisaged beyond documented donations. The post El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Polymarket Lions vs. Panthers Submarket Sees Sharp Swing in Lions Odds
Binance News - Polymarket’s "2H Moneyline" submarket for the "Lions vs. Panthers" event saw the "Lions" option surge from 50% one hour ago to 77.5% at the time of monitoring, a 27.5% move. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp change may reflect the impact of related breaking news.
STOCKS | Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Opens 0.32% Higher on Monday
Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index opened up 28.10 points, or 0.32%, at 8,710.20 on Monday, October 5.
MicroStrategy Shifts to Common Stock to Fund Bitcoin Accumulation
TheCurrencyAnalytics - MicroStrategy isn’t buying Bitcoin the same way anymore. The company has quietly pivoted away from issuing preferred shares and is… Read the original on MicroStrategy Shifts from STRC Funding to Common Stock for Bitcoin Purchases. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Israeli PM Orders Full Review of Security for Foreign Civilian Flights to Israel
Binance News - Israel's Prime Minister's Office said on social media on the evening of October 4 local time that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had instructed National Security Council chief Shmuel Ben Ezra to appoint a special reviewer for a comprehensive and thorough examination of all security procedures for foreign civilian flights to Israel. According to Sina Finance, the move followed a security incident on September 30 involving Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Tel Aviv, Israel, in which UAE sources said the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain in the cockpit, causing the aircraft to descend suddenly before crew members and passengers restrained the attacker. The aircraft was later diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Japan to Convene 222nd Extraordinary Diet on October 5
Binance News - Japan is set to convene the 222nd extraordinary Diet on October 5 local time, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will attend plenary sessions of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives that day to deliver a policy speech. According to Sina Finance, the current session is expected to run until December 12 and last 69 days.
Former SEC boss made AI Czar, Bitcoin may hit $600K this cycle: Hodler’s Digest
CoinTelegraph - Roman Storm and the XRP army aren’t happy former SEC boss Jay Clayton is Trump’s new AI czar, Peter Brandt flips bullish and says Bitcoin may reach as high as $600K by 2029.
UKMTO Reports Tanker Witnessed Explosions Near Yemen's Al Mukha
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office said it received a report on October 4 of an incident 60 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen. The company security officer reported that a tanker saw multiple explosions near the vessel, and the crew reported safe with no environmental impact.
Stock Futures Little Changed As Investors Await Fed Minutes
Binance News - According to CNBC, stock futures were little changed Sunday evening as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting for clues on the central bank's next interest rate move. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 53 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures each rose 0.1%. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 250 points, or 0.5%, to close at 51,176.46, the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,722.72 and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.2% to 27,190.86 after hitting an all-time high earlier in the session. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in more than ...
Atkins Vows More Crypto Rule Changes to Keep Markets Onshore
Bitcoin.com - SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ statements come as the agency proposes a new regulatory framework regarding the custody of crypto assets. He stressed that the SEC is taking on the crypto-regulation task after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act last month. SEC Chair Stresses More Crypto Regulation Is Coming The Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Saudi Aramco Sets November Arab Light OSPs for Northwest Europe and the U.S.
Binance News - According to Jin10, Saudi Aramco set the official selling price for Arab Light crude shipped to Northwest Europe in November at a premium of $0.85 per barrel to ICE Brent, and set the November official selling price for Arab Light crude shipped to the United States at a premium of $4.60 per barrel to Arab Light crude.
UK Set to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports, Times Says
Binance News - The UK is preparing to impose levies on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, meeting a key demand from the European Union, according to Bloomberg reported the Times of London on Sunday.
Musk Renames SpaceXAI To SpaceXSI After Trump’s AI Order
Binance News - Elon Musk said his AI company SpaceXAI is being renamed SpaceXSI, with SI standing for Super Intelligence, after taking the SpaceXAI name on July 6. According to BeInCrypto, Musk posted “No more AI,” “SI,” and “It’s better” on X, while also calling SpaceX “a super intelligence company.” The website and social accounts still showed SpaceXAI, and no legal-name change date was given. Trump signed an order on September 29 directing federal agencies to use SI instead of AI.
Musk Wants to Rename SpaceXAI Again. The AI Brand Barely Survived a Quarter
BeInCrypto - The SpaceXAI name change lasted 90 days. Musk now says the AI company will become SpaceXSI after Trump's SI order. The post Musk Wants to Rename SpaceXAI Again. The AI Brand Barely Survived a Quarter appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AI | Bloomberg Intelligence Says U.S. AI Lead Over China Narrows After DeepSeek Gains
Binance News - American AI companies’ performance lead over China narrowed sharply in recent months to a record low after labs such as DeepSeek gained ground, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Bloomberg Intelligence said the shift threatens U.S. tech supremacy.
STOCKS | Eric Gullichsen Says Nvidia Shorted Him 9,375 Stock Options
Binance News - Early Nvidia advisor Eric Gullichsen said the company shorted him 9,375 stock options, which he said are worth about $1.05 billion today. According to NS3.AI, Gullichsen cited a signed option agreement that specified full vesting after one year, while Huang's invitation letter described four-year vesting. Gullichsen said Nvidia did not dispute the authenticity of the agreement and instead argued that his claims were time-barred. His lawyers expected an early dismissal, and no lawsuit was filed.
Bitcoin Reclaims $85,000 as Traders Await Demand Test After Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Ease
Binance News - Bitcoin’s recovery above $85,000 is facing a demand test after expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike fell sharply. According to NS3.AI, Bitcoin traded at $85,276 around press time, up 0.83% over 24 hours but still below the pre-payroll $86,000 area. Glassnode said the strongest burst of forced buying came eight hours before Friday’s jobs release, while Bitcoin pulled back after the data was released. Farside Investors recorded $102 million in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows on Oct. 1, but incomplete Friday figures left the post-payroll fund response unclear. ...
Schneider Electric Nears More Than $20 Billion PTC Acquisition
Binance News - Schneider Electric SE is nearing a deal to buy US-based engineering software developer PTC Inc. for more than $20 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof that ETF investors kept buying after payrolls
CryptoSlate - Glassnode estimated the probability of an additional quarter-point hike at the Oct. 28 meeting fell from 66% on Sept. 28 to 22% by 15:00 UTC on Oct. 2. The post Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof that ETF investors kept buying after payrolls appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Israel Tightens Restrictions on Foreign Crew Members on Flights to Israel
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israel's Transport Ministry recently notified foreign airlines that crew members holding single or dual nationality from 27 countries, including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, are strictly barred from operating or boarding flights to Israel.
IMF Approves $138M for El Salvador After Bitcoin Accumulation Waiver
CryptoPotato - While El Salvador remains one of the most closely watched countries for its Bitcoin strategy, the IMF agreement calls for less direct state involvement in crypto assets.
Bitcoin Core Adds Safeguard Against Transaction Signing Flaw
Binance News - Bitcoin Core has added a safeguard against signing transactions that may not protect the payment destination a user approved. According to NS3.AI, the change was merged into Bitcoin Core's master development branch on Sept. 25. Under specific conditions, the flaw could allow a recipient to change while a signature remains valid, without exposing the user's private key. The safeguard blocks affected legacy and SegWit v0 inputs from being signed. Bitcoin Core's published release listings had not identified a fixed production version or confirmed backport as of Oct. 4.
Iranian General Sardar Fadavi: European Diesel Prices Reach 2 Euros per Liter
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian General Sardar Fadavi said European diesel prices have reached 2 euros per liter, or about 700,000 Iranian rials, while gasoline priced at 10,000 Iranian rials per liter in Iran is still less than $1.
Zcash Price Slides 23% as Grayscale ETF Hits Reverse
Bitcoin.com - ZEC’s price has taken a beating after September’s blistering run, tumbling roughly 23% from its Sept. 27 peak of $1,697. The zcash market decline arrived alongside a sharp reversal in Grayscale’s zcash ETF, where aroud $93 million exited during its first negative week. Futures leverage has also been wrung out, leaving ZEC near $1,335 and […]
Trump Revives $5,000 Cash-Payment Promise Tied to Republican Control of Congress
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump said he would give every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, while also announcing one-time $90 payments to 20.8 million Medicare beneficiaries. The $90 payments are scheduled to arrive this month and are funded through the Medicare Improvement Fund, while $500 Obamacare refund checks began going out last week to about 950,000 people who bought unsubsidized coverage through the federal marketplace. Trump has not said who would authorize the $5,000 payments or where the money would come from, and sending that amount to every adult citizen would cost roughly $1.2 trillion and require congressional approval. Reuters analysis found 71% of the Obamacare ...
Iran's Oil Minister Quits Days Before Its Last Cargoes Run Out
BeInCrypto - Iran's oil minister quits as Tehran's last oil cargoes near a mid-October run-out. See why crude prices have not jumped. The post Iran's Oil Minister Quits Days Before Its Last Cargoes Run Out appeared first on BeInCrypto.
U.S. Midterm Election on November 3, 2026, Could Shape Crypto Tax Legislation
Binance News - The U.S. midterm election on November 3, 2026, is expected to determine control of Congress and influence the crypto industry’s outlook next year. According to NS3.AI, polls as of October 2, 2026, suggest Democrats will win control of the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains uncertain. Lawmakers are now taking a closer look at crypto tax legislation, and Congress will likely hold hearings next year.
SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves
Bitcoin.com - A bitcoin fund targeting three times its futures benchmark’s daily performance has secured SEC listing approval. The ruling covers a broader commodity lineup and preserves exchange oversight and brokerage obligations as the sponsor pursues market access. Bitcoin’s Daily Futures Moves Get a 3x Target Investors could gain amplified exposure to bitcoin futures through a newly […]
Justice Alito Says He Considered Retiring After Last Term But Decided Against It
Binance News - According to CNBC, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he thought about retiring after the high court's last term but decided against it because he believed he could still make a valuable contribution. In interviews with CBS News and Fox News Sunday, the 76-year-old justice said he had been bemused by retirement speculation and did not have a calculation for how long he would serve. Alito is the second-oldest justice on the bench, and speculation had centered on whether he would step down while Republicans control the Senate and the White House, which would make it easier to confirm a GOP-backed nominee. The article ...
Dogecoin May Rebound Toward $0.100 as ETF and Futures Demand Weaken
Binance News - Dogecoin may rebound toward $0.100 in the near term after forming a bullish flag pattern, even as ETF and futures demand has softened. According to NS3.AI, spot Dogecoin ETFs added just $3.16 million in inflows in September, while Dogecoin futures open interest fell to $1.45 billion from September's high of $1.65 billion. Dogecoin traded at $0.09400 today after reaching $0.1056 in September. A move above the descending channel's upper boundary would confirm the bullish outlook.
Jay Clayton Appointed to Head New Trump Administration Intelligence Initiative
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Trump moved fast on this one. Sunday, on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced he’s creating a new body called… Read the original on Jay Clayton to Lead Trump’s Super Intelligence Force, Joining Ferguson and Kupor. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Saudi Arabia and UAE to Help Expand Asia's Oil Reserves, Report Says
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Nikkei reported that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will help the region build oil reserves, as Asia has a high dependence on oil imports but has long lacked sufficient reserves. The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which has 11 member countries, is set to hold a ministerial meeting in the Philippines on Thursday, and senior Saudi and UAE officials will attend a separate consultation expected to express their intention to cooperate on oil reserves.
Iranian Oil Minister Paknejad Resigns, NIOC CEO Hamid Bovard Named Acting Minister
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian media Tasnim reported that Iran's Oil Minister Paknejad has resigned, and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) CEO Hamid Bovard will serve as acting minister.
Trump Taps Jay Clayton, the SEC Chair Who Sued Ripple, to Lead AI Push
Decrypt - President Trump named a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm. As SEC chair, Clayton launched crypto lawsuits including the agency's case against Ripple.
Bitcoin Market Faces Supply Squeeze Amid Challenging Economic Conditions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin wants $98,000. Badly. A five-week supply squeeze has tightened available coins on the market, and renewed buying interest out… Read the original on Bitcoin’s $98K Ambition: Supply Crunch Meets U.S. Market Dynamics. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | Ethereum Foundation Says zkAPI Is Running on Mainnet With 24-Hour Escape Withdrawals
Binance News - The Ethereum Foundation said on Oct. 1 that zkAPI, a private AI-payment system coauthored by Davide Crapis and Vitalik Buterin, is now running on mainnet. According to NS3.AI, the system allows users to initiate escape withdrawals without server clearance, provided they have a usable spending state and wait through a 24-hour challenge period. The mainnet configuration sets a 30-day note lifetime, with expiry rounded up to a one-day boundary. The vault owner can pause new withdrawals, although pending escape finalization is not subject to that pause restriction. ...
STOCKS | AI Shares Propel a More Narrow Market, Schwab's Gordon Says
Binance News - Schwab Head of Macro Research and Strategy Kevin Gordon told Bloomberg This Weekend that AI-related technology stocks are supporting the broader market even as many individual companies have fallen much more sharply, leaving market leadership increasingly narrow. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Gordon said a gradual Federal Reserve tightening cycle and a labor market that avoids widespread layoffs could support stocks. He also said investors are increasingly focused on whether companies can sustain their large AI capital spending, according to Bloomberg.
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Forces Launch Offensive to Retake Houthi-Controlled Areas
Binance News - Yemen's internationally recognized government has launched a full-scale military operation to retake all areas controlled by the Houthi movement. According to Sina Finance, Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, said on Sunday that all branches of the Yemeni armed forces had been ordered to begin operations and would fight until the country is liberated from what he called the Houthi movement's terrorism. Since early September, a Saudi-led coalition that includes Yemeni forces has been fighting the Houthis on the ground and in the air. The Houthis launched a new offensive at that time and seized strategic positions on Yemen's west coast. ...
Lido Proposes 32 ETH Staking Route With Mainnet Expected in Q4 2026
Binance News - Lido's proposed staking route would require a 32 ETH entry bond, more than 13 times the existing default route's 2.4 ETH bond. According to NS3.AI, the route would support compounding validators with up to 2,048 ETH of effective stake, compared with 32 ETH on the existing route. The route remains on Hoodi testnet, with mainnet expected in Q4 2026. Under equal yield, performance, and operating duration, modeled operator fees per ETH bonded reach parity with one existing default validator near 747 ETH. Comparing a 32 ETH budget spread across existing default validators raises that threshold to about 1,330 ETH. ...
Polymarket Rams vs. Eagles Submarket Sees Sharp Odds Swing
Binance News - The Rams option in Polymarket’s Rams vs. Eagles submarket "1H Spread -17.5" surged from 8.5% one hour ago to 50%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 41.5 percentage point swing and was flagged as being affected by breaking news.
'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million
Decrypt - Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept. 30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.
Wall Street Strategists Favor Cross-Asset Hedges
Binance News - Wall Street strategists are steering investors toward trades that pit one asset class against another as equities, gold and oil struggle to make new highs and Treasury yields surge, according to Bloomberg.
Hassett Says He Disagrees With Rate Hikes but Respects Warsh's Decision
Binance News - According to Jin10, White House National Economic Council Director Hassett said it was time for Powell to leave, and that he respects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's decision, acknowledging that his vote to raise rates was "with the people," while adding that he disagrees with rate hikes but respects Warsh for acting for the right reasons.
Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses
DailyHODL - Security analysts are reporting a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency hacks resulting in over $766 million in losses for September 2026. The post Crypto Thefts Surge 462% to $766,490,000 in September With Bitget and Liquid Network Leading Year-to-Date Losses appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
AI TRENDS | Jordy Visser Says Crypto Market Has Entered a Bull Trend
Binance News - Investment expert Jordy Visser said in a recent interview that the crypto market has confirmed a bull trend, with Bitcoin holding above $82,000 and FOMO rising quickly. According to PANews, Visser said the main drivers are the deeper integration of AI and crypto across three areas. Visser said AI agents are becoming active participants in the digital economy as personal AI assistants such as Muse spread. He said AI agents handling high-speed financial transactions will increase demand for L1 blockchains and crypto tokens because of their need for instant settlement and security. ...
Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Reveals Privacy-Focused AI Experiment
U.Today - Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI. Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin tests three-layer privacy model for frontier AI.
Team Falcons' Map 2 Win Probability Jumps to 94.5% on Polymarket
Binance News - Polymarket's submarket for the Counter-Strike ESL Pro League group-stage match between Team Falcons and Aurora Gaming saw Team Falcons' Map 2 winner probability surge from 61.5% an hour earlier to 94.5%, according to Catcher Predict monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 33% swing in the market and came amid a possible impact from breaking news.
'More Orange Than Ever': Michael Saylor Hints at Massive New Bitcoin Buy
U.Today - As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy. As MSTR trades at a 14% premium, Michael Saylor hints at a massive new Bitcoin maneuver for Strategy.
Iranian Military Says It Will Increase Missile Range
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian military spokesman Akraminia said Iran's military has decided to begin increasing its missile range. He said the decision was based on lessons Iran learned from the war with the United States and Israel, and added that the enemy has deployed troops and warships farther from Iran's coast, up to 1,000 kilometers away. Akraminia also said Iran will continue upgrading its missiles and has made significant progress in improving missile speed and accuracy.
Trump AI News: Jay Clayton Lined Up as New AI Czar, Heading up Super Intelligence Taskforce
99Bitcoins - In Trump AI news, The Wall Street Journal reported on October 3 that Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration’s AI response and chair a new White House task force. Clayton told the Journal that he will lead a White House task force to assess both the benefits and risks of artificial.. The post Trump AI News: Jay Clayton Lined Up as New AI Czar, Heading up Super Intelligence Taskforce appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
HyperLink Completes $2.5 Million Funding Round
Binance News - HyperLink announced on X that it has completed a $2.5 million funding round, with backing from Alliance, North Island Ventures, Reverie, Node Capital, Breed, and smartestmoney.hl. According to Odaily, the protocol said its routed trading volume reached $254 million last month, accounting for 0.1% of Hyperliquid's trading volume, and it aims to reach 10% in the next phase.
Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
CoinTelegraph - President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Iran Says It Is Ready to Promote Dialogue Between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on October 4 local time that Iran is willing to promote dialogue between Yemen's Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia to resolve the conflict.
Wall Street Analysts Raise Targets On CoreWeave, Palo Alto Networks And Amazon
Binance News - According to CNBC, JPMorgan upgraded CoreWeave to buy from hold and raised its price target to $125 from $120, BTIG lifted its rating on Palo Alto Networks to buy and increased its target to $425 from $404, and Rosenblatt reiterated a buy rating on Amazon while raising its target to $360 from $335. JPMorgan said CoreWeave is benefiting from strong AI-driven demand and higher pricing, while BTIG said Palo Alto Networks has upside to revenue and next-generation security annual recurring revenue in fiscal 2027. Rosenblatt said fears that agentic commerce will materially hurt Amazon's advertising business are overstated and expects Amazon Web Services to exit the year at more than 45% growth with continued margin improvement.
AI Frenzy on Wall Street Persists Despite Rising Yields
Binance News - Wall Street’s artificial intelligence trade is still drawing heavy buying even as rising interest rates add risk, according to Bloomberg. Investors continue to pour money into the market’s largest technology stocks, pushing equity indexes toward record highs.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump Names Clayton, Ferguson to Lead AI Task Force
Binance News - US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the “Super Intelligence Force” will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, according to Bloomberg. Trump did not provide further details on the task force.
EM Investors Keep Favoring Carry Trades After Quarterly Loss
Binance News - Emerging-market investors are sticking with carry trades after a rare quarterly loss, betting the strategy can withstand Treasury yields at multi-decade highs, according to Bloomberg.
Iraq's Najaf Airport Resumes Flights With Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Najaf International Airport in Iraq announced on October 3 that flights between Iraq and Iran would resume from October 4, with four round-trip flights scheduled that day to Tehran and Mashhad. The airport said the number of flights to and from Iran is expected to gradually increase in the coming days. Iraq's prime minister's office said on October 2 that, after talks with the United States, an agreement was reached allowing Iranian airlines to operate a total of 40 flights a day to and from Najaf Airport, excluding Mahan Air.
AI TRENDS | Strive Vice President Joe Burnett Says AI Could Change Bitcoin Accumulation Dynamics
Binance News - Strive Vice President Joe Burnett said on X that he previously believed it was never too late to exchange other assets for Bitcoin, but AI has introduced a new variable. According to Odaily, Burnett said that if superintelligent AI significantly reduces labor scarcity over the next 5 to 10 years, it may become harder to accumulate capital by selling labor and obtain ownership of scarce assets. He added that by then, most of the 21 million Bitcoin may already have been mined, while Bitcoin would remain scarce.
Strive CEO Matt Cole Hints at More Bitcoin Purchases
Binance News - Strive chairman and CEO Matt Cole said in a post on X that the company is "Strive for Amplified Bitcoin," suggesting it may increase its Bitcoin holdings. According to Foresight News, the remark was interpreted as a possible signal that Strive plans to buy more Bitcoin.
'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum
Decrypt - Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it had identified the attacker and gave them 48 hours to return the funds.
GEOPOLITICS | Brazilian Markets Seen Swinging After Sunday Vote
Binance News - Investors expect sharp swings in Brazilian markets after Sunday’s elections regardless of the result, according to Bloomberg. The neck-and-neck presidential race kept traders from taking a strong view before the vote, and assets are expected to adjust quickly afterward.
Michael Saylor's Latest X Post Sparks Speculation of Another Strategy Bitcoin Purchase
Binance News - Michael Saylor's latest X post, captioned "More orange than ever" and accompanied by a Strategy Bitcoin purchase record chart, has led market watchers to view it as a possible signal that the company may disclose another BTC addition. According to ChainCatcher, the chart shows Strategy holding 847,666 Bitcoin with an average purchase cost of about $75,400 per coin.
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
CoinTelegraph - Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
U.S. President Donald Trump Announces Superintelligence Task Force to Coordinate Federal Efforts
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of a Superintelligence Task Force (SIF) to coordinate related federal government work and help ensure the United States remains a global leader in superintelligence. According to ChainCatcher, the task force is led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton and others, and is intended to protect Americans' interests and improve lives.
GEOPOLITICS | G7's 100 Million-Barrel Release Eases Fuel Prices Briefly
Binance News - Bloomberg Mideast Energy Correspondent Anthony Di Paola said the G7's 100 million-barrel emergency release is already pushing fuel prices lower, but the relief is likely to be temporary because refinery constraints and Middle East disruptions are keeping diesel supplies tight, according to Bloomberg. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend, Di Paola said China’s oil demand and rising risks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea will help determine where global energy prices move next.
Chick-fil-A Revenue Rose 14% to $10.3 Billion in 2025 as CEO Andrew Cathy Eyes Conservative Growth
Binance News - According to CNBC, Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy said the privately held chicken chain had a good year, with franchise disclosures showing 2025 revenue rose 14% to $10.3 billion and net income increased 1% to $1.05 billion. The company’s roughly 3,000 locations generated $23.92 billion in system sales last year, and Cathy said Chick-fil-A has no plans for an initial public offering or outside investment, instead sticking with “calculated” and “conservative” growth. Cathy said Chick-fil-A opened 179 restaurants last year and has expanded into international markets including Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom. He ...
Bitget Reports 131% Reserve Ratio for 19 Major Assets
Binance News - Bitget said its latest proof of reserves for 19 major assets stands at 131%. According to ChainCatcher, the exchange also said its user protection fund has been topped up with company funds to 3,705 BTC.