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2026-10-03
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AI Capex Expected to Hit $1.2 Trillion in 2026, Supporting Korean Chip Stocks

According to Choi Chang-kyu, head of ETF consulting at Mirae Asset, AI capital expenditure is projected to reach $1.2 trillion next year, with the capex figures being revised upward as forecasts are updated. He noted that expanding data center construction will drive increased demand for both HBM (high-bandwidth memory) and NAND flash memory, benefiting investors holding Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Choi stated that despite higher interest rates, the AI investment cycle remains intact and w
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U.S. Department of Justice Won't Restart Criminal Investigation Into Powell

According to Financial Times, the U.S. Department of Justice will not restart a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the Fed's $2.5 billion renovation project, announced today (October 3). Prior regulatory investigations by central bank authorities found no evidence of criminal misconduct by Powell.
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Apple Tightens Full Disk Access Rules for Mac Apps Following Muse Concerns

According to Reuters, on October 2, Apple announced it would update macOS to require more explicit user action before apps receive Full Disk Access, citing concerns that developers were misusing the permission in ways that could expose user data. The permission allows software to access protected information from other applications including Mail, Messages, and Safari, as well as system backups.
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FAA Says Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue Does Not Affect Flight Safety

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, on October 2, a software issue found in certain Boeing 737 MAX flight computers does not pose safety concerns. The FAA stated that expert assessments determined pilots can "regain full control of the aircraft" and crew members receive "clear and unambiguous guidance." The agency added it will consider further action if new information about the issue emerges.
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Bonk Guy Says Robinhood Chain Token Listings Could Drive Next Growth Wave

According to Bonk Guy, Robinhood chain's core advantage lies not in technology but in Robinhood's large retail user base and the distribution potential that ecosystem token listings bring, which could create a growth flywheel. Bonk Guy attributes recent ecosystem weakness to oversized token appreciation, Solana competition drawing capital, and slow listing progress for projects like PONS and AI tokens. However, the analyst remains bullish, noting the ecosystem did not collapse after HOOD Summit
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South Korea's Five Major Banks Targeted by AI-Driven Cyberattack; Three Experience Data Breaches Affecting 219 Customers

According to Yonhap News, South Korea's five major commercial banks were targeted by what appears to be an AI-driven cyberattack recently, marking the first simultaneous breach of all five institutions in the country's banking sector. Three banks disclosed customer data losses: BNK Busan Bank had personal information of 11 outsourced employees exposed, KB Kookmin Bank reported breaches affecting 119 customers, and Hana Bank disclosed data compromise of 89 customers.
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ENA Whale Deposits 30M Tokens to CEX After Year-Long Dormancy

Gate News message, an ENA whale transferred 30 million ENA tokens ($6.98 million) to a centralized exchange through BitGo today, marking the first transaction after over a year of dormancy. According to the data, the whale currently holds 157.55 million ENA tokens, valued at $36.74 million.
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Semiconductor Supply Chain ETFs Lead Korean Market With 32% Returns in Past Month

According to Koscom ETF Check, semiconductor supply chain ETFs dominated domestic Korean market returns in the past month through October 2, with 7 of the top 10 performing ETF products falling into this category. DS Asset Management's DS Kosdaq Active ETF posted the highest return at 32.36%, followed by Mirae Asset's TIGER Kosdaq150IT at 29.50% and Shinhan Asset's SOL Semiconductor Front-end at 29.01%. Market analysts attribute the strength to expanded capital spending by Samsung Electronics an
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Andrew Tate Deposits 20,950 HYPE to Binance, Realizes $7.24M Profit at 1,317% Return

According to ChainCatcher, monitored by Lookonchain, Andrew Tate recently deposited 20,950 HYPE tokens worth $1.87 million to Binance. He purchased 122,827 HYPE tokens at $4.48 per token approximately two years ago for $550,000, and currently holds 63,550 tokens valued at $5.62 million. His total HYPE trading gains amount to $7.24 million with a return rate of 1,317%.
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ETH Buy Orders Dominate Across Exchanges, Binance Perpetuals Show $15.38M Net Long

According to ChainCatcher, as of today, Ethereum is trading at approximately $2,676.65. Binance perpetuals show the strongest buy-side presence among major exchanges, with buy orders of $64.77 million against sell orders of $49.39 million, resulting in net long positioning of $15.38 million. Binance spot trading also reflects bullish pressure with net buy orders of $1.66 million, while Coinbase spot shows net buys of $3.95 million. OKX perpetuals display net long of $2.98 million. Hyperliquid pe
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U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Hit 5.2%, 30-Year 5.5%, Highest Since 2002; Yield Gap Narrows to 0%

According to Hankyung EPICAI on Oct 3, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields reached 5.2% and 30-year yields 5.5%, marking the highest levels in over 20 years. The yield gap between S&P 500 earnings yield and 10-year Treasury rates has narrowed to approximately 0%, similar to October 2023 when equities came under pressure. South Korean securities firms recommend concentrating stock exposure in AI, semiconductors, and financial sectors with strong earnings growth, while favoring shorter-duration bonds ove
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South Korea's Major Securities Firms Paid 6.99 Billion Won in IT System Failure Compensation Over 3 Years

According to Financial Supervisory Service data, South Korea's 10 major securities firms paid out 6.99 billion Korean won in customer compensation for 113 IT system failures from 2024 through August 2026, affecting 19,055 customers. Kiowa Securities led among major brokers with 3.8 billion won in payouts across 13 incidents, followed by Korea Investment & Securities and Samsung Securities. Program errors accounted for over half (51.3%) of the 113 failures, followed by external disruptions (31.9%
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Bill Ackman: AI Significantly Increases Corporate Disruption Risk; Shifts Investment Strategy Toward Tech Giants and Infrastructure

According to Benzinga, recently Bill Ackman expressed concerns that artificial intelligence has significantly increased the risk of corporate disruption, fundamentally changing how he evaluates investment targets. The Pershing Square CEO, who holds stakes in Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, stated that investors must carefully assess whether companies possess sustainable competitive advantages that can withstand potential AI disruption. Ackman emphasized that when evaluating enterprise moats, he mus
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Revoke.cash Alerts Ultimate Subscribers to Verify Auto-Revoking Settings After Magic Eden Incident

According to Revoke.cash, following last week's Magic Eden security incident, Ultimate subscription users must confirm their wallets meet two conditions for Auto-Revoking to function properly: grant Auto-Revoking permissions in MetaMask for the wallet, and upgrade the wallet to a MetaMask Smart Account on the corresponding network. The second step typically completes automatically during authorization, but may fail if the address was previously upgraded to a Smart Account through another wallet
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