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Route2FI Observes Token Launches Plunge From 3-5 Weekly to Nearly None

According to Route2FI, token launches in the crypto market have dramatically declined from 3-5 major projects weekly to virtually none in recent years. The observation was shared via their official social media account. This shift in market dynamics may redirect trader focus toward established tokens with proven utility over speculative new launches.
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Iran Says U.S. Response on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Conditions Insufficient on October 11

According to Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Reza'i, the United States' response to Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz was insufficient on October 11. Reza'i stated that Iran had presented seven conditions to the U.S., and would not open the strait or engage in negotiations until these conditions were met. He added that while the U.S. had accepted some conditions, it remained unclear on others.
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Iran Declares War Status, Requires Commercial Vessels to Coordinate Before Transiting Strait of Hormuz

According to Iran's deputy foreign minister, Iran is currently in a state of war and all commercial vessels must coordinate with Iranian authorities before transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government is working to register an agreement with Oman on transit routes through the strait with the International Maritime Organization. Even if the agreement is registered with the IMO, opening the strait depends on the United States fulfilling its prior commitments.
18:42
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Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implant in CryptoBilis Device on October 11; $86M in Suspected Losses

According to Ledger, on October 11, the company confirmed that one device sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis contained an unauthorized hardware implant, escalating the investigation beyond previously suspected tampering. Researchers estimate crypto losses linked to the compromised devices at $72 million to $90 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron. Ledger advised customers who purchased from CryptoBilis within the past 90 days to either avoid initializing unused devices or mig
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Ukraine Supports Energy Ceasefire; Zelensky Orders Armed Forces to Stop Energy Infrastructure Strikes on October 11

According to Jin10, on October 11, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced support for a "practical and reliable ceasefire," stating Ukraine is willing to refrain from striking Russian energy infrastructure and expects Russia to take the same action. Zelensky welcomed the energy ceasefire arrangement announced by U.S. President Trump and expressed hope for its implementation. Ukrainian Armed Forces have received relevant orders, and Kyiv is awaiting details of U.S.-Russia dialogue while expecting
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Netanyahu Holds Multiple Calls with Trump This Week Amid Iran Tensions

According to i24News, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held multiple calls with U.S. President Trump this week. Netanyahu was conducting a restricted-scope security consultation meeting on the evening of October 12, Israeli sources said. Against the backdrop of escalating Iran tensions and questions about whether Trump will resume military action against Tehran, sources stated: "The U.S. president makes independent decisions. He will decide when ready. We maintain continuous contact with them. W
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Ledger Confirms Limited Affected Devices in 72-Hour CryptoBilis Distributor Update

According to Ledger's statement on X, as of October 12, all confirmed cases related to the October 9 theft incident involve devices sold through Southeast Asian distributor CryptoBilis. The company confirmed that its own systems and direct sales channels were unaffected. CryptoBilis has halted all hardware wallet sales. Ledger is cooperating with law enforcement and contacting affected users.
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Nvidia Explores $25B Takeover of Reflection AI to Challenge Chinese AI Models

According to Reflection's October 5 announcement, Nvidia is exploring a $25 billion takeover of Reflection AI, the AI startup behind Beam, a new model competing with Chinese systems from DeepSeek and Alibaba. Nvidia, already Reflection's largest financial backer with an $800 million investment, is considering a full acquisition, additional investment, or an acqui-hire arrangement to license the technology. Beam features 501 billion total parameters but activates only 23 billion during inference,
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Second Supertanker Hits Mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Navy Says

According to Jin10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced on October 12 that a second supertanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz this evening. The vessel carrying crude oil experienced an explosion and fire in its engine room after triggering the mine in the southern waters of the strait. The IRGC statement indicated the tanker had violated navigation regulations by disabling all navigation systems and entering unauthorized shipping lanes. This marks the third such incid
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AI Debt Issuance Falls From $113B to $23B While Oracle's $18B Loans Trade Below Par

According to Financial Times citing Morgan Stanley data, global AI-related debt issuance fell to $23 billion in September, down nearly 80% from $113 billion in June. U.S. investment-grade AI-related bond issuance halted entirely in September after major tech companies borrowed approximately $306 billion between January and August. Higher interest rates and growing scrutiny of data center economics have complicated new financing. Oracle's Project Jupiter loans exemplify mounting pressure in AI cr
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Ukraine Receives €1.24B in Defense Aid From EU, With €3B More Confirmed for Next Week

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, he held detailed discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on defense support. Ukraine has received €1.24 billion in defense assistance from the EU, with von der Leyen confirming approximately €3 billion in additional military aid to be disbursed as early as next week. Both teams will conduct further discussions on coordinated action.
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Trump Administration Threatens to Halt Ukraine Weapons Purchases, Lobbies Against Russia Energy Strikes This Weekend

According to the Financial Times and European officials, the Trump administration threatened this past weekend to halt the weapons purchase mechanism for Ukraine as leverage to pressure Kyiv to stop deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. U.S. officials lobbied European governments and Kyiv officials to prevent attacks on Russian refineries; European officials either received calls from U.S. counterparts or were briefed on discussions over the weekend.