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COLDCARD's Official X Account Compromised, Posts Phishing Links to Fake Wallet Migration Guide

According to ChainCatcher, hardware wallet maker COLDCARD reported that its official X account was compromised and posted a fraudulent security notice directing users to a phishing website disguised as a wallet migration guide. The post has been deleted. The company stated that no unauthorized login, session, or access records were detected on its own systems, and credentials and offline two-factor authentication remain secure. This suggests the attacker may have obtained X platform-level or adm
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Nvidia, Micron Hit by Massive Put Option Surge Friday, $21M Bet on 22% Drop

According to CNBC, on Friday (Oct 9), the semiconductor options market saw an unusual surge in put buying activity. The Semiconductor ETF (SMH) recorded 180,000 shares of put options sold versus only 50,000 call options, with total put premiums reaching $46 million. Nvidia saw the largest single trade: a $21 million purchase of 100,000 put options expiring January 15, 2027 with a $180 strike price, implying a bet on at least a 22% stock decline. Micron registered $270 million in put option premi
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Firmus Withdraws $5B IPO Amid Market Volatility

According to ChainCatcher, Nvidia-backed Australian AI data center operator Firmus withdrew its planned $5 billion IPO on October 11, citing market volatility and conditions. The company said the proposed pricing terms failed to adequately reflect its business strength and long-term growth prospects, and continuing with the offering would not serve shareholders' best interests. Firmus plans to shift focus to private market financing. The company had previously raised $2 billion in August 2026, b
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Synopsys Seeks Cooperation with Chinese AI Labs to Accelerate Chip Design

According to Nikkei Asia, chip design software leader Synopsys is seeking cooperation with Chinese large language model developers to help Chinese companies develop chips faster using AI-enabled versions of its tools, operating within Washington's export control limits on AI and semiconductors. The company expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $11.15 billion, with partnerships with OpenAI and Amazon driving its AI business growth.
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JPMorgan Asset Management Plans to Double European Assets to $2 Trillion Within Five Years

According to Smart Finance, JPMorgan Asset Management plans to double its European assets under management to $2 trillion within five years, the company announced on October 11. The division currently manages $1 trillion in European assets, having doubled its portfolio over the past nine years from $500 billion. The expansion strategy will focus on three pillars: active exchange-traded funds, alternative assets, and partnerships with leading wealth management firms, according to Patrick Thomson,
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25th World Petroleum Congress Kicks Off in Riyadh on Sunday

According to Saudi Energy Ministry, the 25th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) will begin in Riyadh on Sunday. The event is one of the world's largest and most influential oil and gas industry gatherings, bringing together energy leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from around the globe.
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Supermicro Contractor Pleads Guilty to $2.5B Illegal Nvidia Chip Exports to China

According to Reuters, on Friday, Oct. 9, a contractor linked to Supermicro pleaded guilty to four counts of charges, including conspiracy to violate U.S. export controls, smuggling, and obstruction of justice, related to the illegal export of servers equipped with Nvidia advanced AI chips to China. The scheme involved the transfer of approximately $2.5 billion worth of U.S. AI technology in violation of export regulations. The contractor, Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun, acted as a middleman and coordinate
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China's Enterprise Credit Index Rises to 161.32 in August, Up 2.45 Points from July

According to data from the State Administration for Market Regulation, China's enterprise credit index reached 161.32 in August, up 2.45 points from July. The improvement was driven by stronger operational and regulatory metrics, with the number of newly listed enterprises in the abnormal business records falling significantly while removals increased substantially. The proportion of high-risk enterprises declined, supporting the overall recovery in credit conditions.
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Solana Accelerate Shanghai Kicks Off October 16; Money20/20 USA Blockchain Summit Begins October 18

According to Digital Asset's official event calendar, the Solana Foundation will host Solana Accelerate Shanghai on October 16 at 10:30 a.m. local time. The event will focus on financial infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and payments within the Solana ecosystem. Solana Foundation President Lily Liu will deliver the keynote address on blockchain's role in global capital markets and commercial infrastructure. Meanwhile, Money20/20 USA begins October 18 at 1:15 p.m. at The Venetian in Las Ve
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U.S. DOJ Reviews Binance Compliance with 2023 Settlement, Probes Iran Sanctions Violations

According to the U.S. Department of Justice and Bloomberg, the department is reviewing whether Binance complied with a 2023 settlement agreement and investigating whether the exchange violated U.S. sanctions on Iran, confirmed on October 9-10. The Manhattan federal prosecutor's office requested to seize $61 million from Binance, citing proceeds from Iranian oil market sales laundered through the platform. Under the 2023 settlement, Binance admitted to violating banking regulations, agreed to pay
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Tesla and xAI's Digital Humanoid Agent Completes Half of Diablo Campaign by Observing Screen on October 10

According to Elon Musk on X, Tesla and xAI's digital humanoid agent completed approximately half of Diablo's campaign by observing screen footage on October 10. Musk stated the progress is "very interesting" and noted the agent also performs well on fast-paced games like Counter-Strike, with League of Legends entering the training phase. The ultimate goal is to achieve generalization across all games, though Musk did not disclose demo videos, specific performance metrics, release timeline, or wh
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Walmart Opens Shenzhen Futian KK ONE Store, Its 49th Location in the City on October 11

According to Walmart China, today (October 11), Walmart's Shenzhen Futian KK ONE store officially opened at the B1 level of KK ONE Shopping Center. This is the company's 49th store in Shenzhen and its first new-generation format store in the city, marking the third new-generation store launch within one month following locations in Chengdu and Nanning.
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Seven South Korean Banks Hit by Cyberattacks; 25,000 Customers' Data Leaked on October 11

According to Guru Club and cybersecurity industry sources, seven South Korean financial companies, including Shinhan Bank, KB Bank, and Hana Bank, were breached between late September and early October, leading to widespread personal data leaks. Shinhan Bank reported the largest impact, with approximately 25,000 customers' information exposed. The data breaches have also extended beyond financial institutions to public enterprises and universities. South Korea Electric Power Corporation disclose
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CFX Climbs Past $0.066 With 10.31% Surge in Past Hour

CFX jumped 10.31% to $0.06635 within the past hour, according to market data. The token recorded a 24-hour gain of 29.36%, with trading volume reaching approximately $32.1 million over the same period, reflecting strong momentum and investor interest.
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Bitcoin Trades at $83,040 as Spot ETFs Lose $681.1M in Worst Week Since June; CPI, BlackRock Earnings Due October 14

According to FinanceFeeds, on October 11, Bitcoin trades at $83,040, up 0.4 percent in 24 hours. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $681.1 million in net outflows for the week ending October 9, marking their worst week since late June, though flows turned positive with a $21.1 million inflow on October 9. The market enters a pivotal week with two scheduled catalysts: US September CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET on October 14 and bank earnings from BlackRock and peers on October 13-14. Prediction markets show 66.
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U.S. Justice Department Investigates Five Major TV Networks Over Coordinated Trump Coverage Halt

According to spokeswoman Emily Covington, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division is currently investigating CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and ABC for potentially violating the Sherman Act. The five networks, which operate as a broadcast pool sharing video footage of presidential activities, collectively halted coverage of President Donald Trump's actions following restrictions on media access to the White House. "The collective boycott action by commercial competitors may violate the Sherm
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Apple Slashes iPhone 18 Pro Orders as Delivery Wait Times Fall 6 Days Amid Weak Demand

According to Nikkei Asia, Apple cut component orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max this week due to weak terminal demand, with delivery wait times falling by approximately six days, indicating faster consumer access to new devices. UBS analyst David Vogt noted the decline signals concern over demand, especially given recent price increases that may heighten consumer price sensitivity compared to previous launches. Apple stock fell 1.10% to $336.68 on Friday, though analysts suggest consumers may
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Nasdaq-Listed SVRN Acquires NEAR Infrastructure Provider FastNEAR, Processing 3.5B Monthly Requests

According to Foresight News, Nasdaq-listed SVRN announced the acquisition of FastNEAR, a NEAR RPC, archival, and data infrastructure provider. The acquisition amount was not disclosed. FastNEAR will become SVRN's first operational business outside its reserve asset operations. Co-founders Evgeny Kuzyakov and Mike Purvis will join SVRN. FastNEAR processes over 3.5 billion requests monthly and provides over 100 TB of data services. Following the acquisition, its RPC services, archival infrastructu
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Bitcoin Surges Above $85,000, Seller Exhaustion Indicator Signals Rising Selling Pressure

According to PANews on October 11, Bitcoin surged above $85,000, with the Seller Exhaustion indicator flashing signals of rising selling pressure, according to analyst Darkfost. The indicator, which combines profitable supply and volatility to identify risk and accumulation phases, has risen sharply in recent days, particularly among short-term holders. Its current level approaches the threshold seen at multiple local peaks in this cycle.
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