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Whale Withdraws 5,965 ETH from Binance in 20 Minutes, May Continue Buying

According to BlockBeats, on-chain analyst Ai detected that two addresses belonging to the same whale withdrew a combined 5,965 ETH from Binance over the past 20 minutes on October 10, with an average withdrawal price of $2,496.95 per ETH, representing approximately $14.89 million in accumulated positions. Notably, the funding source address also transferred similar USDC amounts to several other new addresses, suggesting the whale may plan to continue buying in batches.
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Anthropic and OpenAI Prepare Contingency Plans for Rogue AI Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

According to Axios, Anthropic, OpenAI, and other leading AI labs are reportedly preparing contingency plans and running scenarios involving rogue AI attacks on critical infrastructure as of October 9. The scenarios focus on potential disruptions to financial services, internet connectivity, telecommunications, and utilities such as power and water systems. An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the company conducts preparedness exercises to discuss and work through potential scenarios, stating these a
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Tesla Renames FSD to TAD in Germany, Belgium, and Denmark on October 9; Full EU Approval Pending

According to Germany's Federal Ministry of Transport, Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to Tesla Assisted Driving (TAD) on October 9 on its official websites in Germany, Belgium, and Denmark. The change reflects regulatory requirements emphasizing that the system assists with acceleration, braking, and steering but does not enable autonomous driving without driver supervision. Germany has not yet approved the system for use, and EU-wide approval remains pending, with the next pote
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France Finance Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap Tax and €800K Exit Tax, Then Rejects Budget 31-3 on Oct. 9

France's National Assembly Finance Committee on Oct. 9 approved amendments treating crypto-to-stablecoin swaps as taxable sales from Jan. 1, 2027, at a 31.4% flat tax rate, and extending an exit tax to households holding more than €800,000 in crypto who relocate abroad. The committee then rejected the entire budget revenue section 31 votes to 3, meaning the amendments do not carry forward. Backers must re-table both measures for the floor debate beginning Oct. 13, with a formal vote scheduled Oc
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Relay Discontinues Vaults Service, Users Must Withdraw Funds by December 31, 2026

According to PANews, cross-chain protocol Relay announced on October 10 that it will discontinue its Vaults product service. Existing users can withdraw funds via a designated page; new deposits are now closed. Users have until December 31, 2026 to withdraw funds through the withdrawal page. After the deadline, funds can still be withdrawn directly via smart contract. Relay emphasized that the Vaults adjustment will not affect other functions; Swap, payment services, and existing integrations wi
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Chinese Banks Launch 2% Annual Yield 3-Year Deposits, 200,000 Yuan Minimum

Recently, Xishang Bank, Handan Bank, and other Chinese banks unveiled 3-year fixed deposit products with a 2% annual yield and a minimum investment of 200,000 yuan, according to announcements from the institutions. The new offerings represent a shift in China's large-scale certificate of deposit market.
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Anhui Province Unveils Embodied AI Innovation Center on October 10

According to Anhui Daily, on October 10, Anhui Province's Embodied AI Innovation Center was officially unveiled at China University of Science and Technology's high-tech campus. The center, led by USTC's Humanoid Robot Research Institute and co-built with leading research institutions and enterprises across the province, will serve as an open ecosystem platform for embodied AI and robotics development.
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China and France Hold 28th Strategic Dialogue on October 10

According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, held the 28th China-France Strategic Dialogue with France's presidential foreign affairs advisor Thérèse Bonnet on October 10 in Datong. The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on deepening China-France strategic cooperation and reached broad consensus. Both sides also affirmed positive outcomes from the China-EU tra
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Only 10 Coins See Gains Today as Crypto Market Struggles

According to Route2FI, only 10 coins are higher today as the broader cryptocurrency market struggles with widespread declines. Market sentiment remains cautious, with most assets experiencing stagnation or losses over the past 24 hours. Trading volume has declined notably, signaling reduced activity among traders navigating the challenging market conditions.
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Blockchain.com Seeks U.S. Licenses for Prediction Markets and Derivatives, Applies for DCM and FCM Registration

According to reports from October 9, Blockchain.com has applied for designated contract market (DCM) and futures commission merchant (FCM) registrations with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The applications aim to enable the cryptocurrency platform to offer prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives to American customers, extending services currently available only outside the United States.
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Vitalik Buterin: AI Essential for Ethereum's Roadmap; Without It, Goals Could Delay Until 2040-2050

At Network State Conference 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized that artificial intelligence is crucial for advancing Ethereum's Lean Roadmap. Without AI integration, Buterin stated that the roadmap's ambitious goals might not be realized until 2040 or 2050. He highlighted AI's significant contribution to research and coding efforts needed to meet the roadmap's technological objectives.
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SVRN Acquires NEAR Infrastructure Platform FastNEAR on October 10

According to its official announcement, SVRN (NEAR Treasury Company) has acquired FastNEAR, a NEAR infrastructure platform, on October 10. FastNEAR will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SVRN. Its co-founders Evgeny Kuzyakov and Mike Purvis will join the SVRN team. FastNEAR provides high-performance RPC infrastructure supporting NEAR applications and critical data layers for the network.
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EU Proposes Cutting €160B from Budget Plan, Talks Begin Next Week

According to Jin10 data on October 10, the EU's Irish presidency proposed a compromise budget plan for the next seven-year EU budget cycle, cutting approximately €160 billion (about $179 billion) from the European Commission's initial €2 trillion proposal. The revised plan reduces spending by about 8% compared to the original, equivalent to €141 billion in nominal terms. EU leaders will discuss the scaled-down proposal at a meeting in Brussels next week. Irish European Affairs Minister Thomas By
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AMPL Drops 11.63% to $1.14 in Past Hour After Reaching $1.73 Earlier Today

In the past hour, Ampleforth (AMPL) fell 11.63% to $1.14, down from $1.29 at the start of the session. The token had peaked at $1.73 earlier in the day. Over the past 24 hours, AMPL traded between a low of $1.13 and high of $1.73. The current market cap stands at approximately $2.73 million with 24-hour trading volume of $4,563.74.
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Nvidia Halts RTX 5090 Production, Redirects GB202 Chips to Data Center GPUs; RTX 5080 24GB Rumored as New Gaming Flagship

According to leaked factory notices cited by Tom's Hardware, Nvidia has halted production of GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards and will redirect GB202 processors exclusively to data center and professional GPU products. The notice, confirmed by graphics card market insiders on social media, states that the RTX 5080 24GB will become the company's highest-end consumer gaming GPU, replacing the RTX 5090 as the flagship offering. The alleged shift reflects Nvidia's strategy to maximize margins by allo
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OKX Spot Equity Products Surge to $50.26B in 30-Day Trading Volume

OKX spot equity products recorded $50.26 billion in trading volume over the past 30 days as of October 9, according to market data. Stock perpetuals accounted for $48.875 billion, while spot trading reached $1.386 billion. Top traded stocks over the period were SNDK, SOXL, and SPCX, with storage-related equities emerging as the most active sector.
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Trump Claims He Ended 8 Wars, Says Nobel Peace Prize Snub 'Unbelievable'

According to BlockBeats, Trump posted on Truth on October 10, claiming he ended 8 wars with 2 more set to conclude or be resolved. He also stated he rescued all Israeli hostages, including the final 28 survivors and deceased, and freed hundreds of hostages from around the world. Trump further claimed he defeated the Venezuelan regime and blocked Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. In his post, Trump questioned why he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize despite these claimed achievements.