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Swiss FINMA approves Bitcoin ETF; Ethereum Foundation reviews state changes; Galaxy Digital posts $323M profit.

Ethereum Foundation explores assertions to verify final state changes

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum Foundation researchers are exploring EIP-7906 to add post-execution checks that verify final state changes, aiming to reduce risks associated with blind signing and complex smart contract interactions. Read the original on EIP-7906 could let Ethereum revert transactions if rules fail. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Tampered Ledger wallets cost Singapore users $2.7M: Police

CoinTelegraph - Police say at least two cases were reported as early as Sept. 10, nearly a month before the wider incident became public.

AgiBot Reports Nearly 2 Billion Yuan in H1 2026 Revenue, 20,000 Robots Produced

Binance News - At the 2026 AgiBot Innovation Day, co-founder, president and CTO Peng Zhihui announced that AgiBot generated nearly 2 billion yuan in revenue in the first half of 2026. According to ChainCatcher, cumulative production of AgiBot's general-purpose AI robots reached 20,000 units.

U.S. 2-Year Treasury Yield Falls 5.8 Basis Points to 4.676%

Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. 2-year Treasury yield fell 5.8 basis points to 4.676%.

AI | Tencent Cloud CEO Says AI Demand Warrants Capital Spending

Binance News - Dowson Tong, CEO of Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group, said AI demand justifies capital spending, according to Bloomberg. He discussed the company’s investment shift from consumer AI agents to enterprise, its prioritization of compute for internal model training and products, and competition in the chatbot space in a conversation with BTV’s Stephen Engle.

Ethereum Foundation reviews EIP-7906 assertions for final state checks

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ethereum Foundation researchers are exploring native transaction assertions under EIP-7906 to verify final state changes, aiming to reduce signing risks associated with blind approvals. Read the original on Ethereum Foundation examines EIP-7906 assertions to verify final state. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Swiss FINMA clears first domestic retail Bitcoin ETF

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Switzerland's financial regulator approved the first retail exchange-traded fund under Swiss law that invests directly in Bitcoin, citing the asset's trading history and liquidity for an exemption from standard diversification rules. Read the original on FINMA approves first domestic retail Bitcoin ETF. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Pendle Q3 Report: Revenue per Dollar of TVL Rose 76% Year Over Year, Buybacks Reached 3.2 Times Emissions

Binance News - Pendle shared key figures from Alea Research’s third-quarter report on the protocol in a post on X. According to Odaily, real-world assets accounted for 82% of total value locked (TVL), while TVL rose 43% and incentives were cut by more than 50%. Revenue per dollar of TVL increased about 76% year over year, and token buybacks reached 3.2 times token emissions. PT collateral across Morpho, Aave and Euler doubled to $497 million.

Jio Ends Mega-IPO Drought With Record Delivery Volumes

Binance News - Jio’s debut drew record delivery volumes, breaking the mega-IPO jinx, according to Bloomberg. The high delivery ratio points to sticky investor demand for the stock.

Ripple CEO Praises US Treasury Secretary as Major Crypto Deals Unfold

Bitcoin.com - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse credited Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with supporting responsible U.S. crypto growth as Swell began. His remarks extended a history of endorsements as the conference featured new corporate treasury capabilities and financial partnerships. Garlinghouse Praises Bessent’s Crypto Leadership Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain infrastructure company Ripple, praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and […]

Foundry Robotics Raises $100 Million in Series A Funding

Binance News - Foundry Robotics, a critical hardware manufacturer, completed a $100 million Series A round led by Marlinspike VC, with continued participation from Khosla Ventures, founder and CEO Adarsh Kulkarni said. According to ChainCatcher, Kulkarni said the company plans to build a 130,000-square-foot factory in Emeryville, California, to manufacture critical hardware in the United States. Foundry Robotics has delivered products to paying customers in the energy, telecommunications, autonomous driving and defense sectors.

Tencent to Release Hunyuan Hy4 and Hy4 Flash Models

Binance News - Tencent plans to release two new Hunyuan models, Hy4 and Hy4 Flash. According to ChainCatcher, citing Blue Whale News, Tencent Senior Executive Vice President and CEO of the Cloud and Smart Industries Group Dowson Tong announced the models at the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit. Compared with the previously released Hy4 Preview, Hy4 is designed to improve performance on long-horizon tasks and real-world productivity work, increase chain-of-thought efficiency, and add visual understanding for the first time. Hy4 Flash is positioned as a practical, cost-effective model.

Bloomberg, Susquehanna and Jump Trading Subscribe to Truth Social's Faster Post Data Service

Binance News - Truth Social, the social media platform founded by U.S. President Donald Trump, is selling financial institutions a service that provides earlier access to his posts. According to Odaily, Bloomberg and high-frequency trading firms Susquehanna International Group and Jump Trading have subscribed to the service, called Truth API, at monthly fees of up to $100,000. The service gives subscribers access to Trump’s Truth Social posts milliseconds before they are available to regular users. People familiar with the matter said the timing advantage may benefit firms that rely on algorithmic trading, as presidential statements can quickly affect financial asset prices.

China Tech Stocks Slide as Investors Question AI Profitability

Binance News - According to CNBC, China's STAR 50 Index has fallen more than 40% from its July peak, while CATL shares are down 37% since the start of the year as investors question whether AI investments can generate profits to support valuations. CATL reported roughly 59% revenue growth in the third quarter, but net profit rose only about 15%; competition, product mix shifts, and changes to taxes and rebates have squeezed profitability. Analysts said the sell-off, which began with profit-taking after a rally, has broadened into scrutiny of earnings and returns on AI spending.

Bloomberg Among Firms Paying Up to $100K a Month for Donald Trump's Posts

BeInCrypto - Bloomberg, Susquehanna, and Jump Trading reportedly pay Truth Social for faster access to Donald Trump's posts. The post Bloomberg Among Firms Paying Up to $100K a Month for Donald Trump's Posts appeared first on BeInCrypto.

RBNZ Governor Cites ‘High’ Odds of December Rate Hike

Binance News - New Zealand’s central bank governor said there is a “high” chance of an interest-rate increase when policymakers next meet in December, according to Bloomberg.

Samsung Expects Chip Supply Shortages to Persist Through 2028

Binance News - Samsung Electronics said its HBM products for 2027 are sold out and that it expects to significantly increase capital spending on memory chips that year. According to Odaily, the company expects tight chip supplies to continue through 2028.

TrendForce Estimates Apple's First Foldable iPhone Will Ship 5 Million Units in Its Debut Year

Binance News - Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has been available for preorder for less than a week, but delivery estimates for some orders on its website have already slipped to January 2027. According to ChainCatcher, TrendForce estimates that global foldable phone shipments will rise 0.5% in 2026 and that Apple will ship about 5 million foldable iPhones in the model's first year, giving it an estimated 24.8% market share and accelerating a reshuffling of brand shares. Initial user feedback has praised the unfolded phone's split-screen use and display quality. Users have also cited black bars in some apps, button placement and fingerprint unlocking as adjustments, while reports of screen damage and ...

Volt Typhoon used Silent Train network in four confirmed zero-day campaigns

Cryptopolitan - Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs researchers revealed that China-linked hacking group Volt Typhoon used a covert network called Silent Train in four confirmed zero-day campaigns. The hackers targeted platforms that manage entire networks, not just individual computers. Compromising one of these systems could give them access to telecommunications, defense, and other critical infrastructure networks. The researchers...

STOCKS | South Korean Court Rejects Tesla Owners’ Demand for FSD Refunds

Binance News - A South Korean court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by 89 Tesla owners seeking refunds over delays to the FSD system. According to Sina Finance, the Seoul Central District Court ruled that purchasing the service did not guarantee fully driverless autonomous driving and that buyers had already received some core features. In 2024, the owners sued Tesla’s South Korean subsidiary, seeking full compensation of up to 9 million won per owner for the FSD driver-assistance system.

Galaxy Digital swings to $323 million Q3 profit, launches new $200 million buyback

cryptoDNES - Galaxy Digital reported $323 million net income for the third quarter, and the board authorized a fresh $200 million Class A share repurchase program. The post Galaxy Digital swings to $323 million Q3 profit, launches new $200 million buyback appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Allium Restores Core Platforms After Disclosing Unauthorized Access

Binance News - Allium said its core platform has returned online after a security incident involving unauthorized access to some of its systems. According to Odaily, CEO and co-founder Ethan Chan said the company discovered the incident on October 25 and took steps to restrict access and protect its systems. Allium directly notified affected customers and will provide further updates and support. It has engaged an independent cybersecurity firm to assist with the response and investigation, and is strengthening security controls, including authentication and monitoring. The company plans to share a summary of its findings and response measures after the investigation is complete. Allium App, Explorer and Explorer APIs are back online, although some functions remain temporarily ...

Analysts Say Philippines May Deploy More Tools as Peso Slides

Binance News - The Philippine peso has fallen nearly 8% against the dollar this year, a slide that may prompt the central bank to use more tools to stabilize the currency, according to market watchers, Bloomberg reported.

STOCKS | Uniqlo Cancels Sock Price Hike Plan After Strong Protests From Japanese Consumers

Binance News - Uniqlo scrapped plans to raise the price of its popular 290-yen ($1.84) socks, highlighting the challenges facing Japanese retailers as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets. According to Sina Finance, the company had announced earlier this month that it would raise clothing prices because of higher raw-material costs, including a 100-yen ($0.63) increase for socks, and end discounts on purchases of three or more pairs. A Fast Retailing spokesperson said the company reconsidered the planned price adjustment in Japan because socks are an everyday necessity.

Nscale Plans IPO at $30 Billion Target Valuation, People Familiar Say

Binance News - Nscale still plans to proceed with an IPO, targeting a $30 billion valuation, people familiar with the matter said. According to Odaily, founder and CEO Josh Payne told employees in a recent internal memo that the AI data center developer, which evolved from a Bitcoin mining company, faced “insatiable” market demand and had a “robust capital structure,” adding, “The numbers speak for themselves.” The planned listing comes as the AI infrastructure sector faces pressure. Nscale says it has signed $103 billion in contracts, but had delivered 55 megawatts of computing capacity as of August 2026, while potential contract demand ...

Siam Cement, PTT Global Chemical Agree to Combine $5.5 Billion Petrochemical Businesses

Binance News - Siam Cement and PTT Global Chemical agreed to combine their Thai olefins and polyolefins businesses, valued at 187 billion baht ($5.5 billion), according to Bloomberg. The companies aim to bolster their petrochemical operations amid a prolonged downturn.

Japan's 30-Year Government Bond Yield Rises 2 Basis Points to 3.895%

Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 2 basis points to 3.895%.

Samsung Electronics Plans Investment in New Wafer Fabrication Plant

Binance News - Samsung Electronics plans to invest in a new wafer fabrication plant and other infrastructure to meet strong demand for AI and high-performance computing and prepare for the medium to long term. According to ChainCatcher, the company said the investment plan will be directed toward its chip division.

STOCKS | Hyundai Motor to Invest $450 Million to Expand Alabama Plant

Binance News - Hyundai Motor plans to invest about $450 million to expand its Alabama plant to prepare for future vehicle production. According to Sina Finance, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA), Hyundai Motor's U.S. manufacturing subsidiary, announced the plan Wednesday at its plant in Montgomery. The investment is part of Hyundai Motor Group's commitment to invest $26 billion in the United States between 2025 and 2028. The expansion will increase engine production capacity to support more powertrain types, including systems designed for hybrid vehicles and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). HMMA will also upgrade its facilities ...

South Korea to Conditionally Ease Diesel Export Restrictions

Binance News - South Korea will ease diesel export restrictions from November if domestic supply remains stable. According to Sina Finance, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said exports will be allowed to reach 110% of the volume exported during the same period last year, up from the current 100% cap, provided refiners meet domestic supply obligations and maintain adequate inventories. The restrictions were introduced in March alongside an oil price cap mechanism to ensure stable domestic supply, and local refiners have recently called for them to be eased. The ministry said crude oil supplies remain stable, with ...

Alipay Says Peer’s USDC Trading Claim Is False and Unauthorized

Binance News - Alipay said Peer’s claim that users can buy and sell USDC through Alipay is false and unauthorized. According to Odaily, Alipay stated on X that it does not support cryptocurrency trading or related services and urged users to remain vigilant and protect their funds and accounts.

APX Lending Plans Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages in Canada for Q1 2027

Binance News - Toronto-based lender APX Lending announced Wednesday that it plans to launch Bitcoin-backed mortgages in Canada in the first quarter of 2027, allowing homebuyers to fund a down payment or the full purchase price without selling their Bitcoin. According to ChainCatcher, the company has opened a waitlist and says it will be Canada’s first regulated provider of Bitcoin-backed mortgages. APX has not disclosed mortgage rates, repayment terms, maximum loan-to-value ratios, or the conditions that would trigger additional collateral requirements or liquidation.

STOCKS | Advantest Shares Extend Gains, Rising 9% After Outlook Upgrade

Binance News - Advantest shares extended their gains, rising as much as 9% after the company raised its fiscal-year revenue and net profit outlook. According to Sina Finance, the Japanese chip-testing equipment maker lifted its 2026 fiscal-year sales forecast to 1.863 trillion yen from 1.714 trillion yen, operating profit to 967 billion yen from 846 billion yen, and net profit to 741.5 billion yen from 660 billion yen; it raised its operating margin forecast to 51.9% from 49.4%. The company cited strong demand for AI-related testing, and said net profit rose about 117% to 368.1 billion yen in the first half of the fiscal year through September, supported by a surge in sales and a weaker yen.

Analysts Warn Oil’s War Premium Could Vanish Fast After Hormuz Deal

Binance News - Brent crude trades near $114 a barrel, about $20 above JPMorgan’s $94 fair-value estimate, and BMI expects a steep sell-off if Washington and Tehran reach a preliminary Hormuz deal. BMI sees a deal as likeliest in early 2027, according to BeInCrypto, and forecasts Brent averaging $67 in the fourth quarter of 2027 as rising OPEC and non-OPEC supply weighs; it projects $107 this quarter and $112 in the first quarter of 2027. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright called the spike temporary, while BMI said renewed high-intensity fighting could push prices above earlier war peaks.

Douyin Tests Interactive Props for Short Dramas, With One Diamond Worth About 0.1 Yuan

Binance News - Douyin is testing interactive props designed for short-drama content, allowing viewers to pay to participate in scenes. According to ChainCatcher, some dramas display prop options such as “Iron Palm” for one diamond at plot-conflict points; using a prop triggers a corresponding effect on screen. The feature adds interactive tipping to existing short-drama revenue models such as full-series access, advertising, and drama cards, while low-cost props could raise concerns about manufactured conflicts and pressure to spend.

Trump's Oil and Gas Holdings Add Up to $35.8 Million as Energy Stocks Lead U.S. Market

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump's oil and gas holdings added as much as $35.8 million to his personal wealth this year, while energy became the S&P 500's top-performing sector in 2026. According to ChainCatcher, citing Yicai, the S&P 500 Energy Index had gained about 52% through October 27, reaching a record high, compared with a nearly 13% rise in the broader index. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate were up more than 70% and nearly 75%, respectively, while U.S. energy companies' earnings rose more than 100% from a year earlier. A report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee said Trump's net holdings in oil and gas stocks totaled $81.6 million, nearly double the level at ...

Anthropic ships Claude Enterprise cost tools as AI ROI doubts persist

Cryptopolitan - On October 28, 2026, Anthropic launched three new features of Claude Enterprise. With these, organizations get insight into how employees use Claude, the cost incurred in using it, and whether they find it useful. This announcement is made against the background of growing pressure for organizations to demonstrate the efficiency of their AI investments. What...

Oil's War Premium Could Vanish Fast Once a Hormuz Deal Lands, Analysts Warn

BeInCrypto - The war premium leaves Brent $20 above JPMorgan's fair value, and BMI expects a steep sell-off after a Hormuz deal. The post Oil's War Premium Could Vanish Fast Once a Hormuz Deal Lands, Analysts Warn appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Trump Media & Technology Group Signs Agreements With Bloomberg, Susquehanna and Jump Trading for Faster Access to Trump Posts

Binance News - Trump Media & Technology Group has signed agreements with Bloomberg, Susquehanna and Jump Trading to provide the firms with faster access to U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media posts. According to Odaily, the agreements cover access to Trump’s posts.

UK Car Production Rises 36.3% Year Over Year in September

Binance News - UK car production surged in September, partly because output in the year-earlier period had been depressed by a cyber incident. According to Sina Finance, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said production rose 36.3% to 74,031 vehicles, the strongest increase since August 2022. The year-earlier cyber incident had disrupted production at the UK's largest automotive employer. Passenger car output increased 38.6% to 70,831, the highest September level for UK car manufacturing since 2023. The European Union remained the UK's largest export destination, taking 57.5% of exports, which rose 12.7% year over year. Exports to the United States climbed 234.8%, though from a low base. ...

EU Energy Ministers to Discuss Energy Security Ahead of Winter Heating Season

Binance News - EU energy ministers are set to meet Thursday to discuss energy security ahead of the winter heating season. According to Sina Finance, conflicts in Iran, Ukraine and Yemen have driven oil and gas prices sharply higher. Fighting has damaged refineries across the Middle East and Russia and disrupted oil and gas shipments through key routes, including the Black Sea, the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. “We are currently in a very serious situation. Although there does not appear to be a supply security problem at the moment, I want to remind everyone not to be complacent,” EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen told reporters Wednesday. ...

Ripple Roars Toward $900M Milestone as XRP Gains Wall Street Access

Bitcoin.com - Ripple is approaching a projected $900 million annualized product revenue run rate as institutional custody and payment channels expand around XRP. Its growth strategy combines payments, trading, treasury management, and digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Targets $900M as XRP Access Expands Ripple said Oct. 28 that it was on track to reach a $900 million annualized […]

STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens 235.97 Points Higher at 64,190.16

Binance News - According to Jin10, the Nikkei 225 opened 235.97 points higher on Thursday, October 29, up 0.37% at 64,190.16.

Fed Holds Rates, but Warsh Is Shrinking Its Rate-Setting Calendar

Binance News - The Fed held rates at 3.75% to 4.00% on Wednesday as Chair Kevin Warsh said it will begin shrinking its rate-setting calendar in 2027. Only seven of eight meetings in 2027 and six of eight in 2028 are expected to set rates, according to BeInCrypto. Strategy-only meetings would have no policy statement or rate vote and are intended to give FOMC members room to debate long-term issues. The hold drew a 10-2 vote, with Lisa Cook and another official dissenting in favor of a hike. Warsh said first-half growth estimates rose to 2.4% from 1.8%, while inflation has topped target for nearly six years; new data will inform the December rate decision. Fewer scheduled decisions could leave Bitcoin and other rate-sensitive assets with fewer catalysts.

AI | Nscale CEO Josh Payne Pursues $30 Billion Neocloud IPO Amid Industry Turmoil

Binance News - Nscale CEO Josh Payne, 32, is seeking to take the startup public in a bid for a $30 billion neocloud IPO as the AI industry faces turmoil, according to Bloomberg. Sheryl Sandberg said Payne reminds her of Mark Zuckerberg.

Grant Cardone Bets $1 Million That Bitcoin Will Reach $126,210.50 by October 28, 2028

Binance News - U.S. real estate investor Grant Cardone offered angel investor and Bitcoin critic Jason Calacanis a $1 million wager that Bitcoin will reach or exceed $126,210.50 by October 28, 2028. According to PANews, Cointelegraph reported the wager.

ASIA NIGHT SESSION | Fed Holds Rates; TAIEX Futures Fall 128 Points as KOSPI 200 Futures Gain 0.55%

Binance News - According to Yonhap, HKET and Yahoo Finance Taiwan, the Federal Reserve kept the federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4.00%, in line with expectations. All four major U.S. indexes rose at Wednesday's close, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.19% at 52,475.10 and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 1.75%, while oil prices rebounded, with December Brent up 1.26% at $115.32 a barrel and U.S. WTI up 2.88% at $102.78. Japanese index futures slipped in night trade. The Osaka Exchange's December 2026 Nikkei 225 futures ended the night session at 05:00 UTC+8 at 64,360, down 170 points from the previous day and 405.81 points above the Nikkei Stock ...

Invictus Gaming’s Polymarket Match-Winner Probability Falls 24 Points Against LYON

Binance News - On Polymarket’s “LoL: Invictus Gaming vs. LYON World Championship Group Stage” market, the “Match Winner” probability for Invictus Gaming fell from 84.5% an hour ago to 60.5%. According to ChainCatcher, the option’s probability dropped by 24 percentage points.

Equinix Says Project Barriers May Strengthen Pricing Power

Binance News - Equinix Inc., one of the world’s biggest data-center companies, said mounting barriers to bringing new projects online will make existing capacity more valuable and could strengthen its market position, including on pricing, according to Bloomberg.

BYD Short Sellers Reduce Bets Ahead of Expected Profit Recovery

Binance News - Short sellers are paring back bets against BYD Co. ahead of earnings as the automaker is poised to post a profit rebound, supported by accelerating overseas sales and a domestic market recovery, according to Bloomberg.

STOCKS | Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Opens 0.49% Higher at 8,891

Binance News - According to Jin10, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 opened 43.70 points higher, up 0.49%, at 8,891 on Thursday, October 29.

AI | FuriosaAI Valuation Quadruples to $2.9 Billion as It Seeks to Challenge Nvidia

Binance News - South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI quadrupled its valuation to $2.9 billion in a fresh funding round, bolstering its bid to challenge Nvidia, according to Bloomberg.

AI TRENDS | Amazon Adds 250 Million External Product Links to Counter AI Shopping Agents

Binance News - Amazon’s Shop Direct program now links to 250 million product listings sold through other channels, about 2.5 times the March total. The program features brands not sold on Amazon and comes as AI shopping assistants such as Meta’s Muse begin driving orders. According to Sina Finance, 11 people who run e-commerce businesses or work with merchants, representing hundreds of sellers, said they did not know when or why listings appeared; merchants whose products were listed reported few resulting sales, and some product details were inaccurate. Amazon said it is expanding how it displays external brands and that merchants can opt out of Shop Direct. The company said its AI shopping tools use public data and follow websites’ robots.txt instructions. Logicbroker CEO Omar ...

AI TRENDS | Meta Unveils $37.5 Billion Offering and Plans $60 Billion Share Sale Amid Nvidia Deal Scrutiny

Binance News - Meta announced on October 27 that it had expanded its current public offering to $37.5 billion and plans a further $60 billion share sale starting in 2027, bringing its potential financing total to $97.5 billion. According to Sina Finance, the current offering includes $25 billion of Class A common stock and $12.5 billion of mandatory convertible preferred stock; the planned Class C share sale could begin as early as the first quarter of 2027. Nvidia said it would invest $3 billion in Meta’s share offering, while Meta plans to expand its deployment of Nvidia hardware. Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom had expressed interest in subscribing for up to $5 billion of Meta’s Class A ...

GEOPOLITICS | Petrobras Sets Output Record as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Markets

Binance News - Petrobras raised production to a record and ran its refineries near full capacity in the third quarter, helping Brazil weather global energy-market disruptions from the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.

STOCKS | Alphabet Earnings Miss, Fed Holds Rates Steady as U.S. Stock Futures Fall

Binance News - U.S. stock futures fell after Alphabet’s earnings missed expectations, while the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. According to Sina Finance, Alphabet shares plunged 10% in after-hours trading on weak sales, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.8% and S&P 500 futures off 0.3%. The decline renewed market concerns about companies’ billions of dollars in AI investments. Jamie Hannah, deputy head of investment and capital markets at Van Eck Associates Corp. in Sydney, said Alphabet’s results showed that the AI boom was generating revenue while also disrupting traditional profit models. Asian futures pointed to cautious sentiment ahead of Samsung Electronics’ key earnings report. Microsoft shares rose 2.8% after hours on robust cloud sales, while Oracle ...

South Korea’s October Business Confidence Index Hits Highest Level in More Than Four Years

Binance News - A Bank of Korea survey showed that business confidence in South Korea rose to a more-than-four-year high in October, supported by firm manufacturing confidence and an improved outlook for non-manufacturing industries. According to Sina Finance, the all-industry Business Survey Composite Index (CBSI) increased 5.1 points from the previous month to 104.2, its highest reading since August 2022, when it stood at 105.5 after the COVID-19 pandemic. The index measures businesses’ expectations for overall conditions; a reading below 100 indicates that pessimistic businesses outnumber optimistic ones. A Bank of Korea official said increased investment and production in key ...

FuriosaAI Raises $620 Million in Series D at $2.9 Billion Valuation

Binance News - South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has raised $620 million in a Series D round at a $2.9 billion valuation. According to ChainCatcher, citing Bloomberg, the valuation is about four times the $735 million valuation in its previous round. The investors include Infinitum Partners, the Korea National Growth Fund, which contributed $280 million, Jericho Capital, Worldline Capital, QUDA Capital of Singapore and Abu Dhabi-based NeoFort Holding. Existing shareholders Naver, Korea Development Bank, DSC Investment, Nextrans and Kakao Investment also participated. The Export-Import Bank of Korea made its first direct investment ...

Fed Holds Rates, but Warsh Is Shrinking Its Rate-Setting Calendar

BeInCrypto - Warsh held rates at 3.75% to 4.00% and said the Fed rate-setting calendar will drop from eight meetings to seven in 2027. The post Fed Holds Rates, but Warsh Is Shrinking Its Rate-Setting Calendar appeared first on BeInCrypto.

UNC Law's AI justices match a Supreme Court ruling, not its feel

Cryptopolitan - Three ChatGPT-based AI justices reached the same result as the US Supreme Court during an October 22 mock argument at the University of North Carolina School of Law. The outcome matched; the give-and-take did not, Reuters reported October 28. A 2-1 vote that mirrored a 5-4 decision At “May It Please the Machine,” third-year students...

Jim Cramer: SK Hynix’s Results Show AI Stocks Can Still Rally

Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wednesday that SK Hynix’s earnings showed AI stocks can still rally despite investor skepticism about data center spending. The South Korean memory maker’s New York-listed shares surged more than 13% after it reported better-than-expected results and an upbeat outlook, lifting Micron nearly 6%, Arm 4% and AMD 3%. Revenue topped estimates by roughly 6%, and gross margins were 85.7%. SK Hynix projected shipment growth in the mid-20% range this quarter, up from 10% in the third quarter, and indicated production was effectively sold out through 2029, supported by long-term customer agreements. Cramer also cited the company’s low valuation, investment in manufacturing equipment and plans for dividends and stock buybacks.

Warsh Signals Fed Could Raise Rates Again This Year, Offers No Policy Guidance

Binance News - Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh left the central bank on track to raise interest rates again this year on Wednesday, while refusing to provide explicit guidance on the future path of policy, Bloomberg reported.

STOCKS | Google Falls More Than 10% After Hours as Buffett’s Final Berkshire Investment Underperforms

Binance News - According to Jin10, Alphabet (GOOG.O) shares fell sharply after the company reported disappointing third-quarter results, dropping more than 10% at one point after hours. The decline has left the final major stock investment made during Warren Buffett’s tenure as Berkshire Hathaway chairman performing poorly. Berkshire bought Alphabet shares heavily in the first half of 2026. In early June, it participated in Alphabet’s $85 billion share offering, purchasing $10 billion worth of shares at about $350 each. Buffett said in July that the decision to buy Alphabet shares was his own. ...

Jim Cramer Says Tech Giants Can Weather Market Turbulence

Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wednesday that Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI have such strong competitive positions, profits and investment capacity that they can better withstand market turbulence than smaller companies, though they remain exposed to broader economic forces. He said he heard nothing in the latest developments that would derail the largest companies. Microsoft shares rose 4% in extended trading after the company beat earnings and revenue expectations. Revenue increased 19%, and Azure sales grew 48%, up from 42% in the prior quarter and above expectations. Capital expenditures and finance leases totaled $45.2 billion, below Wall Street forecasts. Alphabet shares fell 7% after the ...

PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise 1.71 Tonnes to 1,043.363 Tonnes

Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 1.71 tonnes from the previous day to 1,043.363 tonnes.

Trump Says He Gave Flávio Bolsonaro a “Pass” to Enter the U.S.

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he gave Flávio Bolsonaro a “pass” to enter the United States. According to Sina Finance, Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews that Brazil’s presidential election was “very strange.” He said he had not spoken with Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro arrived in the United States after losing the election, and his route reportedly went through Argentina and Ecuador.

GEOPOLITICS | Oil Falls as Traders Weigh New Iran Diplomacy

Binance News - Oil dropped as traders assessed fresh diplomatic efforts in the Middle East to avert a potential resumption of US military strikes on Iran, according to Bloomberg.

Microsoft CFO: Capital Spending Expected to Reach About $170 Billion This Calendar Year

Binance News - According to Jin10, Microsoft's CFO expects capital spending to total about $170 billion this calendar year.

Microsoft CFO Forecasts 49% Azure Growth and $80.1B-$80.7B Second-Quarter Revenue

Binance News - According to Jin10, Microsoft’s CFO expects Azure growth of 49% in the second quarter and revenue of $80.1 billion to $80.7 billion for its “Intelligent Cloud and Infrastructure” business.

Microsoft CFO: About 30% of Cloud RPO to Be Recognized as Revenue in the Next 12 Months

Binance News - According to Jin10, Microsoft's chief financial officer said about 30% of its cloud remaining performance obligations (RPO) will be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months.

Microsoft CEO: Demand Accelerating, 24 Data Centers to Be Added Across Five Continents This Quarter

Binance News - According to Jin10, Microsoft’s CEO said demand is accelerating and the company will add 24 data centers across five continents this quarter.

Microsoft CFO Expects Second-Quarter Revenue of $96B–$97.1B, Capex Above $50B

Binance News - According to Jin10, Microsoft's CFO expects total revenue of $96 billion to $97.1 billion for the second fiscal quarter, with capital expenditures exceeding $50 billion.

AI | Charles Schwab Adds Anthropic's Claude for Financial Advisors to Advisor Center

Binance News - Charles Schwab is bringing Anthropic’s Claude for Financial Advisors directly to Schwab Advisor Center, according to Bloomberg. The company says it is the first RIA custodian to offer Anthropic’s advisor-specific AI to independent firms. Alison Dooher, head of AI at Schwab Advisor Services, joined Bloomberg Businessweek Live from the Schwab IMPACT Summit in Boston to discuss how AI is changing financial advice.

Bitcoin Treasury Datavault AI Says It Can’t Access Its BTC, Stock Tanks

Decrypt - Datavault AI says it has been unable to withdraw its Bitcoin from Biconomy since June and will restate four financial reports tied to a $150 million Scilex deal.

Polymarket's Lakers vs. Clippers Spread -26.5 Clippers Option Rises 20.5%

Binance News - On Polymarket’s “Lakers vs. Clippers” event, the Clippers option in the “Spread -26.5” sub-market rose 20.5%. According to ChainCatcher, its probability climbed from 2.95% one hour ago to 23.45%.

STOCKS | Sprouts Farmers Market Cuts Outlook as Cyclospora Outbreak Hurts Sales

Binance News - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. shares tumbled after the grocer cut its outlook, as sales were hurt by a cyclospora lettuce outbreak and a gloomy consumer, according to Bloomberg.

Phantom adds Kalshi prediction markets for US users as rules diverge

Cryptopolitan - Phantom made prediction markets available to its eligible US users on October 23, 2026, through its partnership with Kalshi. Phantom’s wallet has more than 20 million users. By providing event trading, Phantom creates another motivation for users to use the app. As its October 27 announcement explained, access will expand in stages. The users of...

CoreWeave, Nebius Fall After Microsoft Capex Misses Estimates

Binance News - According to CNBC, CoreWeave and Nebius shares fell almost 5% in extended trading after Microsoft reported $45.2 billion in quarterly capital expenditures and finance leases, below the $50.7 billion average analyst estimate. IREN fell about 3%. Microsoft’s spending was up about 30% from a year earlier, while Azure revenue rose 48%.

Chip Maker SK Hynix Posts Record Quarter as AI Memory Demand Overwhelms Supply

Decrypt - SK Hynix's quarterly revenue topped 100 trillion won for the first time, and the chipmaker says memory demand will outrun supply through 2030, with DRAM and HBM sold out through 2029.

AI | Marvell Technology Advances Talks to Buy Lumentum in Potential Megadeal

Binance News - Marvell Technology is in advanced talks to acquire Lumentum Holdings, a data center optics maker, in a potential megadeal tied to the artificial intelligence sector, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

STOCKS | Alphabet Executive Expects ROIC to Significantly Exceed Cost of Capital

Binance News - According to Jin10, an Alphabet executive expects return on invested capital (ROIC) to be "significantly higher than" the cost of capital.

Alphabet Executive: 2026 Capital Spending Forecast Unchanged

Binance News - According to Jin10, an Alphabet executive said the company's 2026 capital expenditure forecast remains unchanged.

AI TRENDS | Alphabet Executive: R&D Spending Rose 36%, Driven by AI Hiring and Depreciation

Binance News - According to Jin10, an Alphabet executive said research and development spending rose 36%, mainly driven by AI talent hiring and depreciation.

AI TRENDS | Google Partners Directly With Anthropic on TPUs and Works With Broadcom

Binance News - According to Jin10, Google (GOOG.O) is working directly with Anthropic on TPUs and with Broadcom (AVGO.O).

Trump Orders USTR to Seek Talks on Robot and Industrial Machinery Imports

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Trade Representative and the commerce secretary to negotiate on robots and industrial machinery to address national security concerns. According to Sina Finance, the executive order directs the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to pursue agreements with trading partners to address national security threats that could arise from imports of robots, industrial machinery, and their parts from any country. Trump may later consider other remedies, including imposing or modifying tariffs, taxes, quotas, and fees, as well as developing plans to encourage new investment in U.S. production of robots, industrial machinery, and their parts.

DoorDash-Instacart Deal Could Be Announced as Soon as Thursday Morning

Binance News - According to CNBC, DoorDash’s bid to buy Instacart could be announced as soon as Thursday morning, sources familiar with the matter said. Last week, The Information reported that Instacart was exploring a sale and had held talks with companies including Uber and DoorDash.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai: Waymo Autonomous-Driving Mileage Exceeds 300 Million Miles

Binance News - According to Jin10, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said Waymo's autonomous-driving mileage has exceeded 300 million miles.

Pichai Says Google's New Carbon AI Model Is Its Strongest

Binance News - Alphabet CEO Pichai said Google's new AI model, Carbon, is the company's strongest model. According to ChainCatcher, Pichai made the statement.

FedEx Beats Earnings Expectations, Raises Outlook After Calendar Adjustment

Binance News - According to CNBC, FedEx reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.74 and revenue of $22.86 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, beating expectations of $3.36 and $22.42 billion, respectively. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share outlook to $18-$18.60 from $16.90-$18.10 and increased its 2026 revenue growth expectation to roughly 12% from 11%. The report was FedEx’s first under its realigned fiscal calendar, which shifted the year-end from May 31 to Dec. 31.

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