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According to CNBC, in late September Microsoft is shifting to consumption-based pricing for its AI tools to compete in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the importance of "diffusion inside the enterprise," deploying AI tools widely across organizations. GitHub Copilot, which adopted usage-based billing earlier this year, reached 50 million users by July, up from 26 million in October 2025. The tool's sales growth accelerated 60% in the prior quarte

RLC surged 15.94% to $0.4865 in 60 minutes, as the asset gained significant momentum on the market. The cryptocurrency jumped from an hourly open of $0.4196 to a peak of $0.4967 before settling at its current level. Over the past 24 hours, RLC has increased 34.47% with a trading volume of approximately $2.97 million, reflecting heightened trader interest in the iExec ecosystem asset.

According to CoinShares, a survey conducted on October 5 found that nearly 70% of wealthy investors in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland hold digital assets. Among existing crypto holders, at least 85% across the five major markets plan to increase their exposure in 2026, with the U.S., UK, and Germany reaching 91%.

According to Hopper data cited by CNBC, U.S. domestic round-trip airfares for Thanksgiving and Christmas travel surged 31% and 23% respectively in late September compared with 2025, reaching $402 and $452 as jet fuel costs remain elevated following the Iran war that began in February. Despite the higher fares driving double-digit revenue growth in the third quarter, major U.S. carriers including American Airlines have cut their profit forecasts due to sustained fuel price pressures. American Air

According to technical analyst Aditya Khatri, PEPE rallied 5% to trade near $0.00000453 on Oct. 5 after reaching an intraday high of $0.00000457. The meme coin broke above the $0.00000445 resistance level following a recovery from the Oct. 2 selloff. Khatri identified a developing Wolfe Wave pattern on PEPE's four-hour chart, which projects toward approximately $0.000005 if buyers sustain the breakout above the descending channel. Support levels sit near $0.00000415 and $0.00000402.

According to SolanaFloor monitoring, Circle minted approximately 2.75 billion USDC on Solana over the past 7 days.

On Sept 30, JP Morgan increased its holding in Timekeeper Angel (06699) by 804,792 shares at HK$85.54 per share, with the transaction valued at approximately HK$68.84 million.

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, on September 30, BlackRock increased its stake in China National Building Material Company Limited (03323) by 14.038 million shares at HK$3.21 per share, totaling approximately HK$45 million. Following the purchase, BlackRock's total holding reached approximately 226 million shares, representing a 6.07% stake in the company.

According to Fitch Ratings, Saudi Arabia is facing fiscal pressure as its 2027 budget statement indicates increased government spending and an expanding fiscal deficit, a shift attributed to regional tensions following recent military developments in the Middle East.

According to Yonhapinfomax, K-Bank announced on October 2 that it extended its partnership with Dunamu, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, on real-name confirmed deposit and withdrawal account services for one additional year through October 5, 2027. K-Bank has provided exclusive real-name account services since 2020 to support Upbit's won-denominated trading and manage user deposits. The contract will automatically renew annually unless either party terminates it.

According to Bitget, NYMEX silver rose 3% intraday to $62.24 per troy ounce on October 5.

According to an announcement on October 5, Kam Ying Group Holdings (00565) has divested its entire stake in Xuan Sheng International Limited to buyer Chen Wenlian for HK$1. The subsidiary Right Lane International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, acted as the seller. Xuan Sheng International is an investment holding company that has primarily operated properties in China. The divestment enables the group to optimize asset allocation, refocus resources on higher-growth business a

According to Russia's presidential spokesman Peskov on October 5, Russia's Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry warned foreign countries of dangers in working in Kyiv, though each nation decides its embassy operations independently. Regardless of how countries operate their missions in Kyiv, Russian military forces will continue their operations, Peskov stated. He further noted that Ukraine has expanded its list of civilian economic targets for attacks, and Russia is retaliating accordingly.

According to Yemeni military sources, Yemen's government forces launched a strategic offensive against the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on October 5, attacking from northern, western, and southern fronts. The Houthis currently hold Sanaa and much of northwestern Yemen, where the majority of Yemen's population resides.

According to mpost.io, MEXC and Payward announced today, October 5, their intent to explore a broader collaboration between the two trading platforms. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi will discuss the partnership during a panel on the MEXC Stage at TOKEN2049 Singapore on October 7 from 12:30 to 13:00. The discussion will cover how exchanges can better serve users across evolving global markets, including the convergence of crypto and traditional finance, the role of AI in t

ONE token's price surged 10.57% to $0.002447 in 60 minutes, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $4,165,699.36. The token gained 13.39% over the past 24 hours, with its price moving from $0.002213 to $0.002447. The high-volume price movement suggests increased interest in the token as traders respond to network activity developments.

According to Foresight News, GTC surged over 80% in 24 hours, trading at $0.2216 on October 5. Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki announced the project restart initiative on October 1, formally naming it Techne.

Maoyan Entertainment (01896) announced today that its board of directors has authorized a share buyback program effective from October 5 through the date of the company's next annual general meeting in 2027. The company will repurchase shares at an aggregate cost not to exceed approximately HK$250 million using its existing cash reserves and free cash flow.

According to media reports, Slovakia's government has approved the 2027 budget proposal, with a projected deficit of 4.94% of GDP.

Vaxcyte surged over 85% in premarket trading today after the biopharmaceutical company announced its pneumococcal vaccine candidate achieved its primary endpoint in a late-stage clinical trial.