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XRP Lands on Paxos, the Crypto Engine Behind PayPal, Venmo, and Schwab
Bitcoin.com - XRP has gained another route into financial platforms after Paxos added the token to its crypto brokerage service. The regulated back end serves PayPal, Venmo, Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, and Mercado Libre, with partners now able to offer XRP. XRP Gains Buying, Selling, and Transfer Support Financial platforms working with Paxos can now offer XRP […]
Trump Says He No Longer Wants Iran Deal As U.S. Weighs Possible Strikes
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he no longer wants a deal with Iran after reports that the U.S. military is preparing for possible strikes against the country, likely before the midterm election. Speaking at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, Trump said the deal was not something he wanted to do, though Iran was willing to offer anything to stop, and added that special envoy Steve Witkoff was doing very well on the talks. NBC News reported that Trump and his national security team have discussed possibly resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in the coming weeks, while Axios said any renewed conflict could include massive bombing of Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets. The article also said crude prices have ...
Asseto and AlfaR Launch Digital Transfer Agent Service System
Binance News - Asseto announced on October 8 that it has partnered with licensed fund services provider AlfaR to build a digital transfer agent (DTA) service system. According to Odaily, the system is based on Asseto's on-chain infrastructure and is designed to record and maintain fund share and securities holder registers directly on the blockchain, making on-chain records the formal ownership registry. The two companies will jointly operate the business and integrate their technology over the long term. Asseto will provide tokenization technology, on-chain infrastructure, and distribution networks, while AlfaR will handle ...
Binance Stock Trading Will Be Temporarily Unavailable During Scheduled System Upgrade
Binance News - According to the [announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/02453f0ae9c5420a93c8b4ad9c6a2155) from Binance, U.S. Stock Trading on Binance will be temporarily unavailable because of a scheduled system upgrade by its partner broker. During the upgrade window, users will not be able to place stock trading orders. The system upgrade is scheduled for 2026-10-10 10:50 (UTC) to 2026-10-10 13:00 (UTC), and Binance said the downtime is expected to fall within that period, though it may end earlier or extend if additional work is required. The company added that the upgrade is scheduled outside of U.S. regular market trading hours. Once the system upgrade is complete, stock trading services will automatically resume. ...
AI Chipmaker Biren Seeks $515 Million in Another Share Sale
Binance News - Shanghai Biren Technology Co. aims to raise HK$4.04 billion ($515 million) in another share sale to help fund its artificial intelligence ambitions, according to Bloomberg. The fundraising adds to a broader spree by Chinese AI companies.
STOCKS | Citi Raises TSMC Target Price to NT$4,000 on Strong AI Demand
Binance News - Citi analysts said TSMC's revenue growth could exceed 40% by 2027 amid strong AI computing demand, potential upside from agentic AI, and the rise of co-packaged optical networking cycles. According to Sina Finance, the analysts said TSMC's AI revenue growth could nearly double next year as growth is expected to accelerate for most of its AI chip customers, including Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. Citi said TSMC's market consensus earnings estimates are likely to keep rising. According to Sina Finance, the analysts also said TSMC's capital expenditure could increase further to $81 billion in 2027 and $90 billion in 2028, and they ...
B.Grimm Power Plans 250-Megawatt Data Center Project With New Overseas Partner
Binance News - B.Grimm Power Pcl plans to invest in a 250-megawatt data center project with a new overseas partner as the Thai power producer expands in the sector to meet surging demand for AI services, according to Bloomberg.
EU Adopts Tougher Stance on China Trade Gap as Beijing Talks Begin
Binance News - The European Union is taking a more assertive approach to China as two days of negotiations begin in Beijing, according to Bloomberg. The talks are aimed at avoiding an economically damaging trade war.
Copper Rises With Metals as Chinese Traders Return After Holiday
Binance News - Copper climbed alongside other metals as Chinese traders returned from a week-long holiday with a buying mood, according to Bloomberg. The break had temporarily muted activity in Asian markets.
OpenAI rolls GPT-6 Sol to paid ChatGPT tiers and Luna to free users October 8
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI began rolling GPT-6 Sol into paid ChatGPT tiers on Wednesday, and Free and Go users get GPT-6 Luna from October 8.
Satoshi-Era Address Moves 100.02 BTC After 16 Years
Binance News - A Satoshi-era address transferred 100.02 BTC after 16 years of inactivity, according to Galaxy Research. According to ChainCatcher, Bankless founder David Hoffman said the move may have been intended to prepare for quantum-resistant security measures.
Aurora Gets Five-Year Exemption for Autonomous Truck Safety Lights
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday evening that it has approved five-year exemptions for Aurora and other autonomous truck companies, allowing them to avoid a rule requiring drivers to place warning devices around stopped trucks. The department said it agreed to let autonomous truck companies use warning lights mounted on the truck cab instead of requiring a human driver, and said the lights provide an equal or higher level of safety. Aurora said it currently has about 20 autonomous trucks operating on the road and that the decision reflects government recognition of the economic and social benefits of ...
Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize, But Questions His Chances
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, while also acknowledging doubts about whether he will win. According to Sina Finance, Trump said he did not know what decision they would make, referring to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, whose winner the Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce on Friday. Trump said he has repeatedly argued since returning to the White House last year that he deserves what is perhaps the world’s most prestigious award. He also said he has intervened in eight conflicts since taking office in January last year. Leaders in Cambodia, Israel and Pakistan have said they nominated Trump, ...
Wealthy Investors Prefer Holding Bitcoin as Family Offices Remain Cautious
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Wealthy investors are sitting on Bitcoin. Not trading it, not flipping it — holding it. That’s the core of what… Read the original on Wealthy Investors Embrace Bitcoin as 89% of Family Offices Remain Out, Says BingX’s Kevin Lee. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Malaysian SQ Advanced Interconnect Weighs $73 Million IPO in Early 2027
Binance News - Malaysian semiconductor firm SQ Advanced Interconnect Bhd. is considering an initial public offering that would raise about 300 million ringgit ($73 million) in the first quarter of 2027, people familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg.
Ark Invest Sells 151,903 Robinhood Shares
Binance News - Ark Invest reduced its Robinhood holdings by 151,903 shares yesterday. According to Foresight News, Ark Invest Tracker data showed the sale was worth about $16.63 million. The transaction was reported as part of Cathie Wood's Ark Invest activity.
Micron Taiwan Union Wins Strike Authorization Over Bonus Plan
Binance News - A union representing workers at Micron Technology's Taoyuan plant in Taiwan said on Wednesday it secured authorization for a strike, with the dispute centered on the company's bonus plan. According to ChainCatcher, 1,994 members voted in favor, accounting for 99% of those who cast ballots, while the timing and other strike details are still being discussed. Micron has about 15,000 employees in Taiwan, where separate unions operate in Taoyuan and Taichung and together represent more than 80% of the company's Taiwan workforce. Taiwan is Micron's largest manufacturing base. ...
Jim Cramer Says Goldman’s SpaceX Target Hike Shows Rigor
Binance News - Jim Cramer said Goldman Sachs’ $10 SpaceX price target hike to $230 suggests its earlier $220 call was not guesswork and that analysts are moving ahead of the stock. According to BeInCrypto, Goldman, a lead underwriter on SpaceX’s June IPO, first opened coverage at $205 in July under Eric Sheridan and later raised the target to $220 on August 5 before lifting it again. Cramer also pointed to Goldman’s higher AI capacity, revenue and margin assumptions as SpaceX shares rose to $171.92 on October 6.
Jim Cramer Says Goldman's SpaceX Price Target Hike Proves It Wasn't Guesswork
BeInCrypto - Jim Cramer says Goldman's $230 SpaceX price target shows analysts weren't guessing, though he's passing on it for his trust. The post Jim Cramer Says Goldman's SpaceX Price Target Hike Proves It Wasn't Guesswork appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Polymarket Tampa Bay Rays Option Jumps to 55.5% After Sharp Swing
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring showed that the Tampa Bay Rays option in Polymarket’s Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees market rose sharply from 32.5% one hour earlier to 55.5%, a 23 percentage point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sudden change may reflect the impact of related breaking news.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Witkoff Is Working on an Iran Deal
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. Middle East envoy Witkoff is currently working to reach an agreement with Iran and has made very good progress.
AI Data Center Demand Sparks Bidding War for TDK Hard-Disk Unit
Binance News - A bidding war for TDK Corp.'s hard-disk drive parts business could shape the outlook for Toshiba Corp. and who controls the AI data center storage market, according to Bloomberg. The unit has drawn interest as demand tied to AI data centers boosts the value of storage components.
Jim Bianco Turns Bullish On Bonds As 5% Yields Hit Fair Value
Binance News - Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research, has turned bullish on bonds after six years as a bond bear, saying yields across five- to 30-year maturities are at 5% or higher for the first time in two decades. He is adding exposure gradually as the 10-year Treasury yield stays near two-decade highs, according to BeInCrypto, and argues the move reflects normal rates rather than a broken market. Bianco said 5% Treasury yields fit a 5% nominal economy, while Bitcoin (BTC) and other risk assets could face a higher Treasury hurdle.
Three New Addresses Withdraw 23,456 ETH From a CEX in Three Hours
Binance News - BlockBeats reported on October 8 that three new addresses withdrew 23,456 ETH from a centralized exchange in the past three hours. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa) monitored the activity and said the average withdrawal price was $2,574.06 per ETH.
U.S. Government Transfers Large Amount of Seized Cryptocurrency to Exchange
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. government shifted roughly $566 million worth of seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime in a matter of hours. No… Read the original on U.S. Government Transfers $566 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime with No Plans Revealed. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Robinhood Puts $25M Into Bitcoin, Citing Belief in Crypto’s Future
Bitcoin.com - Robinhood is adding bitcoin to its corporate assets, extending its exposure beyond the cryptocurrency services it offers customers. The allocation reflects a diversification strategy as the brokerage expands its digital asset business and trading infrastructure. Robinhood Puts Its Own Assets Into Bitcoin Bitcoin is becoming part of Robinhood’s corporate balance sheet through a $25 million […]
STOCKS | China Benchmarks Open Mixed on October 8
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 3.22 points, or 0.08%, at 3,838.98 on October 8 (Thursday); the Shenzhen Component Index opened up 8.83 points, or 0.07%, at 12,896.45; the CSI 300 Index opened down 2.69 points, or 0.06%, at 4,354.93; the ChiNext Index opened up 5.19 points, or 0.17%, at 3,140.46; and the STAR 50 Index opened down 17.22 points, or 1.13%, at 1,512.79.
Hong Kong Monitors New Payment Platforms Amid Licensing Complaints
Binance News - Hong Kong lawmakers questioned the government on October 7 about how it regulates emerging payment platforms that target small merchants with low fees and buy-now-pay-later services. According to ChainCatcher, the government said regulators are monitoring the sector and taking enforcement action under the legal framework. Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui said the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Customs had received 16 complaints from January 2024 to September 2026 alleging unlicensed issuance or operation of stored value payment facilities. One case was substantiated after investigation, ...
U.S. Media: Pentagon Prepares for Possible Renewed Strikes on Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Axios reported that U.S. officials said the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago to prepare for renewed large-scale military operations against Iran, with no specific attack time set and U.S. President Donald Trump yet to make a final decision. The report said sources in the United States and Israel said the attack could take place before the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, or even before the Israeli election a week earlier, and that if large-scale operations resume, Iran's energy, infrastructure, and nuclear facilities are expected to face heavy bombing. A Pentagon official said the Defense Department's job is to develop military options and submit them to the president, while a White House official said ...
South Korea's August Current Account Surplus Hits Second-Highest Level
Binance News - South Korea's current account surplus reached a record second-highest level in August, driven mainly by strong export growth during the global semiconductor industry's upcycle. According to Sina Finance, the Bank of Korea said the surplus totaled $46.1 billion in August, up $4 billion from the previous month and $36.2 billion from a year earlier. The Bank of Korea said the goods trade account posted a $46.81 billion surplus in August, while exports rose 82.1% year over year to $104.8 billion and imports increased 23.8% to $57.99 billion. It added that the primary income account recorded a $1.92 billion surplus, supported by higher equity investment income. ...
LG Energy Solution Signs Long-Term Lithium Concentrate Supply Deal With Canadian Company
Binance News - LG Energy Solution said it has signed a long-term agreement with a Canadian company to secure lithium concentrate supply. According to Sina Finance, the company said Elevra Lithium will supply 240,000 tons of lithium concentrate over four years starting later this year. LG Energy Solution said the supply deal is expected to help strengthen its ability to meet local customer demand and support rapid growth in North America's energy storage system market. Lee Kang-yeol, head of LG Energy Solution's procurement center, said the agreement marks another important step in strengthening North American raw material supply chains and supporting the ...
New Constructs Calls Anthropic IPO the 'Most Ridiculous' of 2026
Binance News - According to CNBC, independent research firm New Constructs said Anthropic's planned IPO is the "most ridiculous IPO of 2026" and valued the artificial intelligence company at $150 billion, far below the potential $2 trillion market cap it could seek on the Nasdaq. The firm said Anthropic would need to generate profits equal to twice Nvidia's trailing-year net income, which topped $190 billion over the past four quarters, and cited reported figures showing Anthropic had $4.6 billion in revenue in 2025 and a $42 billion net loss. New Constructs also said Anthropic does not have a viable business, pointed to competition from open-source models, and argued the offering would mainly provide liquidity for Wall Street backers rather than wealth for public ...
Block Gives Away 1 Bitcoin at ComplexCon to Promote Everyday Use
Binance News - Jack Dorsey’s fintech company Block gave 1 bitcoin to an attendee at ComplexCon in Los Angeles, worth about $85,000 at the time. According to ChainCatcher, the company said it joined the annual Complex Networks event to introduce bitcoin to new users through culture, shopping, and entertainment. Block’s Cash App set up a fishing-game booth called Lightning Lake, where participants could win small amounts of bitcoin. One player caught the full bitcoin prize. Block bitcoin marketing head Maria Pesce said the goal was to make bitcoin approachable, tangible, and fun, and to help people move from never using bitcoin to paying with it during a lap around the lake. ...
Jonathan Spalletta Convicted in Uranium Finance Crypto Theft Case
Binance News - A New York jury found cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta guilty in connection with the theft of nearly $55 million from crypto trading platform Uranium Finance. According to ChainCatcher, prosecutors said Spalletta carried out two attacks in 2021, after which the platform shut down. The jury reached its verdict after more than two hours of deliberation. Spalletta also faces money laundering charges tied to the use of crypto mixing services such as Tornado Cash, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. ...
AI Could Damage Crypto in 2 Years, Warns Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin
BeInCrypto - Vitalik Buterin warns AI math advances could weaken lattice cryptography within two years and put ECDSA at risk sooner. The post AI Could Damage Crypto in 2 Years, Warns Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin appeared first on BeInCrypto.
OpenAI Says Teens Use ChatGPT Less Than 15 Minutes a Day in First Usage Report
Binance News - OpenAI on Wednesday released its first teen usage report, saying teenagers spend less than 15 minutes a day on ChatGPT on average, and fewer than 2% use it continuously for more than three hours. According to ChainCatcher, the company said nearly half of teen conversations that received a break reminder either paused or ended within five minutes. OpenAI began rolling out ChatGPT for Teens in August. The mode activates based on age information or automatically when the company estimates a user is under 18, and it includes parental controls and limits on sensitive-topic conversations. OpenAI said teen users sent more education-related messages and ...
STOCKS | U.S. Plans Over $100 Million to Train Domestic Scientists, Revives Young Scholars Program
Binance News - The Trump administration is investing more than $100 million in programs to train researchers in U.S. STEM fields. According to Sina Finance, a White House official said U.S. President Donald Trump will announce the plan at a White House summit on Thursday. The program aims to increase the number of highly trained U.S. citizen researchers by offering scholarships for doctoral programs in science and engineering. According to Sina Finance, the administration will also revive the Young Scholars Program, which the National Science Foundation ended in 1996. The official said the program will receive $30 million in government funding, with ...
STOCKS | Domestic Futures Open Mostly Higher, LPG and Fuel Oil Jump More Than 7%
Binance News - According to Jin10, at the open, most major domestic futures contracts rose, with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel oil up more than 7%, low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) up more than 4%, methanol up nearly 4%, sugar and TSR20 rubber up nearly 3%, and polypropylene (PP) and No. 1 soybean up more than 2%; on the downside, palladium fell nearly 7%, platinum fell more than 3%, iron ore fell nearly 2%, and Shanghai silver, Shanghai gold, Shanghai aluminum, aluminum alloy, and Shanghai zinc fell more than 1%.
Hashi Mainnet to Launch With $500M in Capital Backing, Adds Anchorage Digital to Coalition
DailyHODL - Singapore, Singapore, 8th October 2026, Chainwire The post Hashi Mainnet to Launch With $500M in Capital Backing, Adds Anchorage Digital to Coalition appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Polymarket Dodgers Option Jumps to 87.5% in Braves Matchup Market
Binance News - The Los Angeles Dodgers option in Polymarket’s market for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves event surged from 51.5% one hour ago to 87.5%, a 36% swing. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp move may reflect the impact of breaking news.
Polymarket Odd Total Kills Option Jumps to 90.5% in LoL Match Market
Binance News - The probability for the "odd" option in Polymarket's "odd/even total kills" submarket for the "LoL: Disguised vs Maryville University (BO5) - LCS playoff qualification" event surged from 50% one hour earlier to 90.5%, a 40.5 percentage-point move. According to ChainCatcher, the sharp swing may reflect the impact of breaking news related to the event.
Nvidia Opens RTX Spark Preorders and Unveils DGX Station for Windows Preview
Binance News - Nvidia opened preorders for the RTX Spark on October 8, 2026, and also introduced a preview version of NVIDIA DGX Station for Windows, its first desktop AI supercomputer built for Windows enterprise desktops. According to ChainCatcher, the products were announced alongside a collaboration plan between Nvidia and Microsoft to optimize hardware and software so AI agents can run natively on Windows PCs. At a Microsoft event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the companies will work together on the effort. Huang said Nvidia was founded on the Windows ecosystem and that the AI agent era ...
Phemex Card Bridges the Last Mile Between Crypto and Everyday Spending
BeInCrypto - “Utility” has almost become a cliché in crypto, especially when it comes to payment cards. Phemex is one of the many exchanges launching a Mastercard, but it’s trying to address a real-world usage problem instead of just promising Cashback tiers and airport lounge perks like most products. With most prepaid crypto cards, you still need The post Phemex Card Bridges the Last Mile Between Crypto and Everyday Spending appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP Whale Transfers off Binance Reach Highest Level in 7 Months
Bitcoin.com - XRP whale withdrawals from Binance have surged to a seven-month high, a new analysis shows, raising questions about available trading supply. Persistent transfers away from the platform could reduce tokens readily available for sale, depending on their destinations. XRP Whales Move 1.38 Billion Coins Off Binance Large XRP withdrawals from crypto exchange Binance reached their […]
Asian Wheat Buyers Trim Forward Orders as Black Sea Disruptions Lift Prices
Binance News - Asian wheat millers are cutting forward commitments as prices soar, with Black Sea disruptions choking supplies from one of the world’s top exporting regions, according to Bloomberg.
Amazon Cuts Fewer Than 1,000 Jobs Across Multiple Teams
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, Amazon employees said on Tuesday that the company had begun another round of layoffs across multiple business units. A person familiar with the matter said the total number of affected employees was fewer than 1,000, and an Amazon spokesperson confirmed that the company cut a "small number" of roles, mainly in its stores business unit.
STOCKS | Ellison Family Invests About $17 Billion in Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Deal
Binance News - Public filings show that David Ellison and his family invested about $17 billion to complete Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. According to Sina Finance, the filings said David Ellison, the son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and his family subscribed for about 1.4 billion shares in the stock offering at $12 per share. The merged company has been renamed Skydance Corp. A company spokesperson declined to comment. Since the merger closed on Tuesday, Skydance shares have fallen about 9%. ...
X Former CEO Linda Yaccarino Says Musk’s Success Comes From “Relentless Urgency”
Binance News - Linda Yaccarino said Elon Musk’s companies deliver unique results because of a “relentless sense of urgency.” According to Sina Finance, she said there are no deadlines for project or product delivery and that everything must be done “now.” Yaccarino, who became CEO of the social platform then known as Twitter in 2023, said she saw Musk’s core approach firsthand across companies including Tesla and SpaceX. She said the mindset forces people to break projects down to their most basic elements and focus on what is required to succeed. ...
Vitalik Warns AI Advances Could Weaken Cryptography Security Faster Than Expected
Binance News - Vitalik said users should not rush to move funds to new wallets, but should take seriously the risks that AI-accelerated mathematical computation may pose to cryptography. According to PANews, he said dependence should be reduced on cryptographic schemes that may be vulnerable not only to quantum attacks but also to AI attacks. He identified ML-DSA, fully homomorphic encryption, and lattice-based cryptography as new core risk areas. Vitalik said this is another reason, beyond the quantum threat, why ECDSA security may break down faster than expected, which has led to suggestions to use new addresses. ...
STOCKS | CITIC Securities Sees Stronger Oil Shipping Cycle, Watches Express and Cross-Border Peak Season
Binance News - According to Jin10, CITIC Securities said 3Q26 performance forecasts for the transportation and logistics sector continue to show divergent momentum, with cycle re-rating driving profit elasticity in oil shipping and container shipping, and oil shipping's main contradiction seeing a new driver again. The firm continued to recommend names benefiting from a new post-holiday surge in spot crude tanker rates, and also highlighted companies that may benefit from the effect of G7 releases of strategic crude and diesel inventories, high crack spreads, seasonal demand gains, and cross-region transport expected to lift refined-product shipping demand. In container shipping, shipowner profit growth is expected to become a key catalyst for valuations again, and the firm ...
LG Energy Solution Profit Tops Estimates on Energy-Storage Demand
Binance News - LG Energy Solution Ltd. reported preliminary third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates by more than double, according to Bloomberg. The South Korean battery maker said US manufacturing incentives and surging demand for energy-storage systems helped lift results.
TikTok accused of testing non-working safety feature on teens and children
Cryptopolitan - Thousands of TikTok users who turned on a safety tool, Algo Refresh, were handed a version that did not work, according to allegations in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s lawsuit unsealed on Wednesday, per Reuters. Algo Refresh is built to reset a user’s recommendations when they want to get away from unwanted or harmful...
CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says Crypto Margin Rules Will Mirror Derivatives Market Standards
Binance News - CFTC Chair Mike Selig said in a CNBC interview that there will be no "race to the bottom" on leverage issues. According to ChainCatcher, the CFTC will apply mature margin models and risk controls long used in derivatives markets to the crypto market to help maintain market integrity.
Vitalik Buterin backs crypto ‘bunker mode’ amid rapid AI math advances
CoinTelegraph - Ethereum researchers say crypto users should consider an orderly migration of funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.
US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions
CryptoSlate - The US government moved about $470 million in seized crypto to likely Coinbase Prime addresses, according to Arkham, reviving questions over potential asset sales. On Oct. 7, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said the transfers included Bitcoin, wrapped Bitcoin and USDT. Arkham linked the transferred assets to seizures involving the 2016 Bitfinex hack and Alameda […] The post US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Grayscale XRP ETF Adds In-Kind Transactions and New Custodian
Bitcoin.com - Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has expanded how institutions exchange tokens for shares while adding another provider to safeguard its holdings. The changes could improve trading efficiency and broaden custody arrangements for the fund’s XRP holdings. GXRP Opens Direct XRP Exchanges Alongside Cash The Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) expanded its institutional exchange options, an […]
US Military Ordered to Prepare for Possible Iran Strike, Report Says
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, U.S. officials said the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago to complete preparations for restarting large-scale military operations in Iran. The directive did not set a specific date for launching the strike, and U.S. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision. U.S. and Israeli sources said the strike could take place before the U.S. midterm elections, and possibly before Israel's election, which is one week earlier.
UK Firms Plan More Hiring for First Time in Over Two Years, REC Survey Says
Binance News - British businesses are looking to hire more workers for the first time in over two years, according to a closely watched survey, Bloomberg reported. The survey suggests the labor market is turning a corner.
Peru Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged for 13th Straight Month
Binance News - Peru unexpectedly left borrowing costs unchanged for a 13th straight month, with policymakers expecting a recent acceleration in inflation to prove temporary, according to Bloomberg.
Jeff Bezos Says Blue Origin Could Pursue IPO in Coming Years
Binance News - Jeff Bezos said Blue Origin is likely to seek an initial public offering in the coming years after completing its first round of external funding worth billions of dollars. According to Sina Finance, Bezos said during a media interview at the company’s Florida factory on Wednesday that he now has a clearer view of Blue Origin’s financial outlook and that it may be reasonable for the company to go public at some point, though not within "a few years."
Malaysia Builds New Man-Made Island for AI Plans
Binance News - Malaysia is reclaiming land just south of Penang to create a new man-made island for its AI ambitions, according to Bloomberg. Excavators, dump trucks and orange pipes are working across the site as sand is added from dredgers offshore.
Samsung Posts Record Profit on Memory Chip Surge
Binance News - Samsung Electronics Co. posted another record profit as surging memory chip prices and heavy spending on artificial-intelligence infrastructure lifted earnings, according to Bloomberg.
AI Lab Backed by 5Y Capital Targets Fei-Fei Li in World Models
Binance News - A stealth startup founded by a former ByteDance Ltd. intern has raised funding from venture investors including 5Y Capital to build an AI lab focused on world models, according to Bloomberg. The company is aiming at AI pioneers including Fei-Fei Li in the nascent field.
Engineer Who Sabotaged Employer for Bitcoin Ransom Gets Prison Time
Bitcoin.com - A former infrastructure engineer at a New Jersey-based industrial company has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison after admitting that he sabotaged his employer’s computer systems—and demanded roughly $750,000 in bitcoin to stop the attack. Daniel Rhyne, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced Sept. 28 in federal court in Trenton after previously […]
Robinhood Invests in Bitcoin Amid Declining Cryptocurrency Earnings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Robinhood put $25 million into Bitcoin. That’s the headline — and it’s a genuinely interesting one, given how… Read the original on Robinhood Takes Bold Step, Invests $25 Million in Bitcoin Amid Revenue Decline. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Biren Technology Plans New H-Share Placement to Raise HK$4.04 Billion
Binance News - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said Biren Technology is placing 130 million new H shares at HK$31.08 each. According to Sina Finance, the gross proceeds from the placement will total HK$4.04 billion. The placement shares will account for about 4.76% of the enlarged total issued share capital after the offering. The placement price represents a 9.76% discount to the previous close of HK$34.44 per share. About 70% of the net proceeds are intended for strategic supply-chain purchases, production preparation, and commercialization of the company’s next-generation ...
Samsung Electronics Reports Preliminary Third-Quarter Operating Profit of 10.74 Trillion Won
Binance News - According to Jin10, Samsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter operating profit of 10.74 trillion won, above market expectations of 10.61 trillion won, while third-quarter revenue came in at 19.5 trillion won versus market expectations of 19.9 trillion won.
STOCKS | WTI Edges Higher as Report Says White House Asked for Iran Strike Plans
Binance News - Oil prices edged higher after reports said the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike plans targeting Iran, possibly for implementation before the midterm elections, while a storm disrupted some U.S. crude production. According to Sina Finance, WTI rose toward $89 a barrel and Brent settled near $100 a barrel. The Atlantic cited two government officials in the report, which ran counter to expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump would avoid escalating the conflict with Iran before the November midterm elections. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management showed Gulf of Mexico producers had shut in ...
US Plans High Fees for International Students Working Through OPT
Binance News - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on the 7th proposed a rule to charge high fees for international students working in the United States through the Optional Practical Training program. According to Sina Finance, schools would have to pay $70,000 for each student's first OPT application and another $30,000 for an extension. The program allows international students on student visas to take jobs directly related to their field of study and serves as an important bridge to work visas. The Department of Homeland Security said the measure is intended to combat visa fraud and abuse, and that OPT should not become a back door into the U.S. labor ...
SpaceX Dragon Returns Four Astronauts From ISS
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts undocked from the International Space Station on the U.S. East Coast time on the 7th and began its return to Earth. NASA said the spacecraft undocked at 8:05 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the 7th and is expected to splash down near waters off California at 11:34 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the 8th. The four astronauts returning aboard Dragon are U.S. astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, Russian astronaut Andrey Fedyayev, and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot. The mission team launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida on February 13, arrived at the International Space Station ...
Anthropic launches cheaper Claude Haiku 5.5 to complete its lineup before IPO
Cryptopolitan - On October 7, Anthropic released Claude Haiku 5.5, adding the last piece to its trio lineup of products, which includes Sonnet 5.5 and Opus 5.5. The new model is aimed at assisting users with their daily work processes, as organizations are searching for ways to lower the costs of using AI. The rollout is also...
Cramer Says Higher Borrowing Costs Are Splitting Stocks Into Two Camps
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said rising borrowing costs are dividing the stock market between companies constrained by the bond market and artificial intelligence businesses that appear largely insulated from higher rates. He said Wednesday's $39 billion Treasury auction drew strong demand, helping pull yields off multidecade highs, but stocks still finished lower after the benchmark 10-year yield briefly rose to 5.365%, its highest level since April 2002. Cramer said higher rates weigh on sectors including finance, housing, utilities, entertainment, retail, autos and industrials, while AI-related companies such as data center builders, semiconductor makers, power providers and cybersecurity ...
Justin Drake urges crypto to plan for 'bunker mode' as AI math threatens ECDSA
Cryptopolitan - Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, has advised those in the crypto space to start thinking of quietly relocating their funds into new wallets, because the signature scheme that secures Bitcoin and Ethereum could be broken before the arrival of a quantum computer. Drake’s warning and how wants to protect exposed crypto Drake...
Trump asks Pentagon for new Iran strike options with midterm elections just weeks away
Cryptopolitan - Donald Trump has on Wednesday asked the Pentagon to prepare new ways for him to hit Iran before Americans vote in the November 3 midterm elections, after initially saying he would wait until after election to resume strikes. Republicans are heading into a rough election stretch, the Iran war has become a political drag, and...
OpenAI math breakthroughs raise ‘bunker mode’ alarm from Bitcoin researcher Justin Drake
CryptoSlate - OpenAI’s latest advances in mathematics have prompted a leading Ethereum researcher to warn that crypto’s core wallet security could face an unexpected AI threat. On Oct. 7, Ethereum researcher Justin Drake urged the blockchain industry to prepare for what he described as “bunker mode,” including a controlled migration of digital assets into fresh addresses whose […] The post OpenAI math breakthroughs raise ‘bunker mode’ alarm from Bitcoin researcher Justin Drake appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Blue Origin Raises $10 Billion From Outside Investors for the First Time, Jeff Bezos Says
Binance News - Blue Origin has raised $10 billion from outside investors for the first time, Jeff Bezos said. According to ChainCatcher, the funding was reported by Fox News.
Moomoo Integrates with Crossover Markets' CROSSx Network for Enhanced Trading
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Moomoo just plugged into Crossover Markets’ CROSSx execution network. It’s a move that pushes the retail trading platform deeper into… Read the original on Moomoo Integrates with Crossover Markets’ CROSSx Network to Boost Crypto Trading Speed. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Formation Launches After Orca and Loopscale Merge to Expand Into AI and Defense Financing
Binance News - Solana-based decentralized exchange Orca and lending platform Loopscale have merged under the new name Formation. According to NS3.AI, the new company plans to expand into financing for AI, energy, robotics and defense. Formation also said it will introduce asset issuer tools and new investment strategies over the next 12 months. Loopscale co-founder Luke Truitt will lead Formation as CEO. Financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.
U.S. Central Command Rejects Iran's Claim of Controlling Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Central Command said an Iranian Revolutionary Guard general claimed in media reports that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed and that Iran had “complete control” of it, but said that was false. It added that commercial cargo and energy supplies are currently being transported through the Strait of Hormuz, including 20 million barrels of crude oil, and that the United States and regional partners clearly control the strait.
Kalshi’s 15-Minute Gold Bets Top Ether as Fast Markets Drive Fees
Bitcoin.com - Kalshi’s public data shows its 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than their ether counterparts in September, their second month of operation. The short-duration markets now bring in most of the exchange’s non-sports fees. Gold Passes Ether in Its Second Month Kalshi’s 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than its ether markets of the […]
Solidigm Selects Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley for U.S. IPO
Binance News - According to Jin10, Solidigm, SK Hynix's flash memory business subsidiary, has selected Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to handle its U.S. IPO next year, while JPMorgan, Citigroup, and UBS have also been invited to participate in the listing. Solidigm could list as early as 2027, with a valuation of up to $100 billion, and the discussions are still ongoing, so the specific arrangements may change and more banks may join.
GEOPOLITICS | Saudi-Backed Forces Say They Retook Yemen's Mokha
Binance News - Yemen’s internationally recognized government, backed by Saudi Arabia, said its forces regained territory from the Houthis and took control of the Red Sea city of Mokha on Monday, according to Saba, a Yemeni news agency. The Houthis said the Saudi Arabian military launched about 60 airstrikes overnight on parts of Yemen, including Sanaa, and said they responded with missiles and drones targeting Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s main airport, Bloomberg reported.
Jito's JTX Expands Trading Features with Mobile App and Futures Options
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Jito’s JTX is moving fast. The Solana-based trading platform has announced plans to ship a mobile app this fall, and… Read the original on JTX Unveils Mobile App and Futures Trading, Expanding Beyond Spot on Solana. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Oracle Holds Financing Talks With Apollo and Goldman Sachs for Large Chip Purchase
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that people familiar with the matter said Oracle (ORCL.N) is in talks with Apollo and Goldman Sachs among other institutions to secure financing for a large chip purchase, and hopes to complete the deal as soon as this year. The financing is intended to bridge the funding gap between Oracle's payment for hardware purchases and the point when its cloud computing business begins generating revenue.
Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Encryption Before Quantum Does
Decrypt - Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake urged holders to calmly move funds to unused addresses, warning that AI-driven math could break crypto signatures before quantum computers do.
Broadcom Seeks Over $50 Billion in Financing for Custom OpenAI AI Chip
Binance News - Broadcom is seeking more than $50 billion in financing for a custom AI chip for OpenAI, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to ChainCatcher, the report says Broadcom is developing the chip for OpenAI.
US Government Moves Half a Billion Worth of Crypto in Just Few Hours
U.Today - The U.S. government moved roughly $566 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime within hours. The U.S. government moved roughly $566 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime within hours.
STOCKS | US Defense Department Pledges Conditional $1.5 Billion Loan to Wolfspeed
Binance News - The US Defense Department said it will issue a conditional loan to Wolfspeed Inc. of as much as $1.5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The chipmaker filed for bankruptcy last year and said the financing would support development of materials it described as key to national security.
Anime Gains More Time Among Gen Z and Teen Fans
Binance News - Anime is taking up more entertainment time among Gen Z and teenage fans globally, according to Bloomberg, boosting interest in related merchandise, games and manga.
Circle Partners With SAP-Backed Tereina to Bring USDC and EURC Into Enterprise Payments
Binance News - Circle announced a partnership with SAP-backed financial services company Tereina to integrate its USDC and EURC stablecoins into enterprise payment workflows. According to ChainCatcher, companies using SAP financial software will be able to send and receive USDC and EURC directly within the applications they already use to manage payments. USDC will be used as the preferred stablecoin for dollar-denominated transactions, while EURC will be used for euro-denominated payments. Tereina provides payment infrastructure that can be embedded into enterprise software, allowing companies to complete payments without switching to a separate ...
Meta turns AI on ads that steer users to child abuse material off Facebook and Instagram
Cryptopolitan - Meta now checks where an ad leads as well as what it shows, using new AI tools to catch ads that point people to child abuse material.
Circle brings USDC, EURC payments to SAP customers through Tereina
CoinTelegraph - The partnership with SAP-backed Tereina will let businesses send and receive Circle’s stablecoins from within the financial software they already use.
Anthropic Launches Haiku 5.5: Its Cheapest and Fastest Claude Model Yet
Decrypt - Claude Haiku 5.5 costs about 75% less to run than its predecessor and targets high-volume jobs like summaries and live customer support. It arrives 15 days after Opus 5.5.
Lululemon Names Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger As President And Chief Product Officer
Binance News - According to CNBC, Lululemon named Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer, effective later this month, and said the role is newly created. The company also appointed Joseph Godsey as chief operating officer, while chief brand and product activation officer Nikki Neuburger and chief supply chain officer Ted Dagnese will leave in November to pursue other opportunities. Lululemon said it is also looking for a chief brand officer, a chief communications officer and a chief technology officer. In a statement, CEO Heidi O'Neill said the company is building a more coordinated leadership team centered on product, design and innovation. Gap confirmed that Gauger has left Athleta and said Erika Everett, the brand's current chief marketing officer, ...
U.S. Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Ends 10-Month Middle East Deployment, Receives Presidential Unit Citation
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Navy's Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its San Diego base after a record deployment of more than 10 months and received a Presidential Unit Citation from U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth, who boarded the carrier on Wednesday local time.
IRS, Treasury Warn On ETF Tax Strategies Used By Wealthy Investors
Binance News - According to CNBC, the IRS and Treasury Department have warned on two ETF strategies that can sharply reduce wealthy investors' tax bills, including certain Section 351 ETF conversions and so-called no dividend strategies, and asked for public comments by Oct. 28. The IRS said future guidance on these tax-aware funds may apply prospectively or retroactively, while tax professionals said investors should be prepared to justify the purpose of the strategies and keep documentation in order. The notice also singled out novel investment fund strategies that may produce results inconsistent with the tax rules, including approaches that use straddles to generate capital gains and ordinary losses from offsetting positions.
Lightspark Releases dotMoney Prototype for Test Fund Transfers
Binance News - Lightspark has released a dotMoney prototype that lets users send test funds by sharing links, .money files, or directly between nearby iPhones. According to Odaily, the files can be sent through AirDrop, instant messaging apps, or stored on a USB drive, while funds move between wallets through Spark. Each file can be claimed only once, so copying or forwarding it does not create duplicate funds. The sender can also cancel payments that have not been claimed. The prototype currently uses test funds with no monetary value, and Lightspark is also testing bank, Cash App, and Lightning withdrawals through Grid.
Lumentum Achieves Remarkable Stock Performance Compared to NVIDIA
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Lumentum stock had a wild run. Shares closed at $1,133.40 on October 6, up 3.82% on the day and sitting… Read the original on Lumentum Surges 570% in a Year, Leaving NVIDIA’s 28% Gain in the Dust. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Todd Gordon Says Petrobras Is His 2% Portfolio Addition
Binance News - According to CNBC, Todd Gordon, founder of Inside Edge Capital, said he plans to add a 2% allocation to Petrobras in his dividend and growth portfolio as he rebalances and reallocates holdings. He said the Brazilian state-controlled oil company offers integrated oil exposure and a stake in refining and marketing tied to the diesel crack spread, which he said has been strong this year. Gordon cited Petrobras' flagship Buzios field, the world's largest ultra-deepwater oil field, and said the stock recently traded at $23.73 after breaking through resistance around $20.50 to $22. He also said Petrobras yields about 5% and trades at 4 times forward earnings.
First Brands Brothers Set Up Mutual Blame at Trial
Binance News - The brothers who built First Brands Group into a global business are now blaming each other ahead of trial, according to Bloomberg. Prosecutors accuse them of driving the company into bankruptcy through a multibillion-dollar fraud.