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According to Jin10 and U.S. officials, Syria's President Ahmad Shara visited Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (October 8) and met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss potential military aid in response to escalating conflict with Houthi forces. The proposed assistance includes defensive aid to help counter missile and drone attacks, as well as potential deployment of Syrian troops to fight alongside Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. A U.S. official stated that Saudi Arabia has requested

Today, NYMEX WTI November crude oil futures closed down 1.16 per barrel, or 1.29%, at 88.28 per barrel. November natural gas futures settled at 3.2030 per million British thermal units, while November gasoline futures closed at 3.2342 per gallon and November heating oil futures at 4.6227 per gallon.

According to Coinglass, if Bitcoin breaks $87,501, major CEX combined short liquidations would reach $2.129 billion. Conversely, if BTC falls below $79,493, combined long liquidations would hit $1.139 billion.

According to Financial Times reporting based on government forfeiture complaints, EQIBank had approximately 80% of its monetary assets, around $84 million, frozen as part of a seizure targeting Capstone Limited. Capstone allegedly misrepresented its business nature to U.S. banks including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank, claiming it was an "application development service" rather than a money services business. The government's complaint alleges Capstone processed hundreds of millions

According to PwC's recent report, Stellar has cut securitization payout timeframes from 30 days to 1 day, as detailed in an announcement from Stellar. The new mechanism utilizes smart contracts to facilitate near-instant settlement in AllUnityStable's MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin, enhancing liquidity and operational efficiency within the Stellar ecosystem.

According to Odaily, Capital Group's Growth ETF increased its Strategy holdings by 535,300 shares to 2.19 million shares, valued at approximately $336 million. Additionally, ANCFX, another Capital Group fund, purchased 4.32 million Strategy shares in April 2026 for about $747 million and currently holds 10.33 million shares valued at approximately $1.78 billion. Capital Group, which manages $3.3 trillion in assets, has been expanding its cryptocurrency exposure through these purchases.

According to NASA, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft carrying 4 astronauts undocked from the International Space Station on October 7 at 8:05 a.m. EDT (8:05 p.m. Beijing time). The capsule is expected to splash down in waters near California on October 8 at 11:34 a.m. EDT (11:34 p.m. Beijing time).

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock's IBIT ETF bought and received 1,426.47 BTC worth $119 million from Coinbase Prime today, while Wintermute sold 619.59 BTC worth $51.7 million via Binance, according to ChainCatcher.

According to Jin10, on Wednesday, U.S. President Trump stated the Federal Reserve board "wants to see the nation perform poorly," attributing this to disagreement over interest rate policy. U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rose to their highest level in nearly three years last week. Treasury Secretary Bessent attributed elevated inflation to energy shocks, stating that once the Iran conflict passes, energy markets will be adequately supplied, allowing inflation to decline toward the Fed's target and

Federal prosecutors cited a D.C. Circuit appeals court ruling on October 5 to strengthen their opposition to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's post-trial motion for acquittal, arguing that even limited mixing service transactions within a judicial district can establish venue. The government referenced the September 25 decision affirming Bitcoin Fog operator Roman Sterlingov's convictions and 150-month prison sentence, where the court upheld venue in Washington, D.C., for all four charges inc

GRIN climbed 10.31% in the past hour to reach $0.013893, marking its strongest move in weeks. The price jumped from a low of $0.012348 earlier today, with trading volume reaching approximately $5,963. Over the last 24 hours, GRIN has risen 2.92%, fluctuating between $0.012348 and $0.013893. Market cap stands at around $12,101. The rally reflects growing trading interest amid mixed signals across the broader crypto market.

According to Cox Automotive, used car prices in the third quarter are declining more sharply than previously forecasted. Rising electric vehicle sales and returning lease vehicles are reshaping the secondhand market. EVs and fuel-efficient models posted improved retention rates this quarter, as consumers face sustained pressure from elevated gas prices and broader inflationary costs.

According to Reuters, Deutsche Bank, UniCredit, Societe Generale and Intesa Sanpaolo each fell more than 4% on Wednesday as the STOXX Europe Banks index dropped about 3.5%, driven by a surge in global government bond yields and renewed sovereign debt concerns.

According to its official announcement, Pyth Network has partnered with ExaAILabs to integrate AI capabilities into its market data services. The collaboration aims to provide structured, real-time, and historical market data to AI agents, enhancing analytical capabilities for financial research and enabling more efficient data analysis in the blockchain and finance sectors. Pyth Network operates as a decentralized data oracle providing real-time market data to blockchain applications. The AI in

According to CoinGlass, Bitcoin dropped below $84,000 on Wednesday, triggering $555.6 million in cryptocurrency liquidations over a 24-hour period. Long positions accounted for $487.2 million of the total, meaning traders who had used leverage to bet on rising prices absorbed most of the forced closures. Bitcoin fell to as low as $82,880 after trading as high as roughly $86,700.

According to Pyth Network's official announcement, the Pyth Connect event is scheduled for tomorrow, October 8, to unveil major updates. The event will showcase recent developments and provide insights intended to influence market strategies and user engagement.

According to Onchain Lens, the U.S. government transferred an additional 94.15 million USDT from seized FTX/Alameda funds to Coinbase Prime in recent hours. The cumulative transfer amount reached approximately $566 million.

According to Morgan Stanley, on Wednesday the firm reiterated an 'Overweight' rating and $300 price target for SpaceX, citing the company's potential to create 'millions' of jobs through its role in converting energy into intelligence via physical robots and near-shore manufacturing. The analyst sees 80% upside from current levels. Separately, SpaceX is reportedly seeking approximately $40 billion in financing to purchase Nvidia chips, with Apollo Global Management expected to lead the transacti

According to Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that rates media and technology for families, ChatGPT for Teens has been labeled an "unacceptable risk" in a new study released Wednesday. Despite OpenAI's promised safeguards including parental controls and crisis protections, the research found that the app's design continues to encourage engagement even during mental health emergencies, with ChatGPT consistently offering statements like "you can keep talking with me about what you're noticing" when

According to the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes released, the New York Federal Reserve intervened in foreign exchange markets on behalf of the U.S. Treasury. The disclosure reveals concrete actions taken by U.S. official institutions to support currency stability.