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According to Zhitong Finance, Dolphin One, a multimodal AI creation and intelligent agent platform developed by Dolphinode (a subsidiary of Tianjiu Holdings/01520), has officially launched version 2.0 and is now available on Apple App Store globally. The new version integrates multiple mainstream AI models and generative AI services, with capabilities including image generation, video creation, music generation, digital avatars, and intelligent agents, aimed at providing individual creators and

According to Jin10, most tenors of the China offshore interbank offered rates (CNHHIBOR) declined on October 20. The two-week CNHHIBOR dropped to 1.43242%, marking its lowest level in over three weeks. Overnight CNHHIBOR rose 2 basis points to 1.37242%, while one-week CNHHIBOR edged up to 1.42576% and one-year CNHHIBOR slightly declined to 1.76939%.

According to Guru Club, on October 20, IT services company Origina released findings from an investigation showing that software upgrades represent approximately one-third of corporate IT budgets.

According to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Group, the east line project began full-scale water diversion on October 20, marking the earliest start in 14 years since operations commenced. The diversion year targets net increases of 561 million cubic meters to Jiangsu Province, 42 million cubic meters to Anhui Province, and 665 million cubic meters to Shandong Province. The Taizhou Pump Station is planned to divert 1.007 billion cubic meters to Shandong Province.

According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, on October 19, Iran and Russia agreed that Middle East issues must be resolved through diplomatic and political means rather than foreign intervention. Araghchi welcomed initiatives that ensure regional security without external interference and expressed Iran's readiness to consult with regional nations to establish a comprehensive security framework designed and managed by regional states themselves.

According to Coinglass data cited by ChainCatcher, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stands at 56 today (October 20), down 4 points from yesterday. The 7-day average is 57, while the 30-day average remains at 66.

China's central bank kept its Loan Prime Rate unchanged for the 17th consecutive month on October 20, maintaining the 5-year-and-above LPR at 3.5% and the 1-year LPR at 3%. The rates have remained at these levels since May 2025.

According to PPP prediction market tool monitoring, the probability for Polymarket's "Papertrade FDV above $100 million one day after launch" market fell to 45%, down 40% in 24 hours. The market will settle as "Yes" if Papertrade's token achieves an FDV above the specified threshold on its first day of trading, otherwise "No."

According to Morgan Stanley data, investors rushed to purchase credit default swaps (CDS) linked to AI-related companies in September, with weekly trading volumes exceeding $9 billion—a significant jump from less than $2 billion in July. The hedging activity targeted bonds of major companies including Oracle, SpaceX, and Alphabet. U.S. corporate CDS index trading volumes have already surpassed the total traded throughout 2025, reflecting growing concerns among investors about potential market co

According to Financial Times, on October 20, Alphabet's global affairs president and chief legal officer dismissed European concerns about U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.

According to Bloomberg, Japan's Daiwa Securities Group and Mizuho Financial Group received approval last week to operate as fully-owned securities companies in mainland China. Daiwa Securities acquired its Chinese partner's remaining stake for approximately $100 million in April, completing full ownership following the regulatory approval. Mizuho Securities obtained its securities business license after receiving approval to establish a fully-owned subsidiary in October 2025.

According to energy consultancy Rystad Energy, oil production across the Americas—from Canada to Brazil—hit record levels in 2026, with combined output from North and South America projected to grow 10% through December 2026. U.S. oil exports, including crude and diesel, surged 15% to Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Analysts noted that seven months into the Middle East conflict, regions including Venezuela and Argentina are showing development aligned with strategic energy diversification in the West

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,328.70 won as of 11:05 a.m. KST on October 20, declining 1.60 won from the previous close and marking the lowest level in two years. The rate dropped to 1,325.40 won earlier in the morning, marking the third consecutive day of new lows. The decline was driven by continued selling pressure from South Korean export companies' forward currency transactions and significant net selling by foreign investors, who dumped approximately 796.8

According to the Ukrainian Emergency Service, Russian air strikes on the Kyiv region today killed 3 people and wounded 6 others.

According to Foresight News, Ethereum Institutional announced today that it has appointed David Duong as U.S. Head. Duong will lead institutional partnerships with U.S. entities on Ethereum. Previously, he served as Global Head of Investment Research at Coinbase and held macro strategy roles at HSBC, Santander, and Deutsche Bank.

According to Binance's official announcement, the exchange launched its Auto Order Routing feature for Spot trading, enabling users to access better price routes at no additional cost. The feature currently supports trading pairs quoted in U, USD, USD1, and USDC, with plans to expand to additional pairs in the future.

According to Smartkarma APP, Dah Chong Hong Group (00052) forecasts profit attributable to shareholders of 32-34 million Hong Kong dollars for the six months ended September 30, 2026, up 140-160% year-over-year from 13.215 million HKD in the same period last year. The increase is attributed to expanded customer base through innovative products and data-driven promotions, as well as improved operational efficiency via AI-enhanced store performance analysis and streamlined cost structure.

According to The Information, DeepSeek and Huawei are collaborating to design next-generation AI chips independent of Nvidia's computing power. Huawei engineers have been stationed at DeepSeek's offices to study model architecture and algorithm requirements, with the first compatible chip targeting the Ascend 950DT. The chip is planned for release in 2027, though mass production may be delayed to 2028 due to TSMC manufacturing constraints and U.S. export restrictions.

According to official announcement on October 20, BNB Standard Corporation (BNC) appointed Alex Odagiu as Chief Executive Officer. Odagiu, who joined YZi Labs in September 2021 as investment manager and advanced to Investment Partner by September 2025, previously led Web3 investments in DeFi, payments, stablecoins, and RWA. He served as mentor and judge for BNB Chain MVB accelerator across 10 seasons and participated in EASY Residency incubation. Odagiu was named Interim President and board memb

According to traders familiar with the transaction, South Korean and Indian refiners purchased U.S. crude for November shipment on October 20. India's Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and South Korea's SK Energy each bought one Aframax tanker cargo of approximately 750,000 barrels. GS Caltex, headquartered in Seoul, purchased one VLCC cargo from Chevron carrying approximately 2 million barrels.