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According to ISIS, the extremist organization claimed responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on a military base in Nigeria that resulted in multiple deaths.

A Canadian court heard testimony that cryptocurrency trader Aiden Pleterski allegedly spent approximately $16.3 million of investor funds on personal luxuries, according to forensic accountant evidence presented during ongoing criminal proceedings. The accountant reviewed approximately $36.3 million collected from investors, finding that a substantial portion was directed toward personal purchases and payments to other investors rather than deployed into promised cryptocurrency and foreign excha

According to Jin10, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday (Oct 18) during an Islamic Cooperation Organization conference in Baghdad. The two discussed the Hormuz Strait situation, bilateral relations, and tensions in Gaza and Yemen, with emphasis on using diplomatic channels to ease regional tensions. Araghchi briefed Fidan on recent developments in the Persian Gulf and Hormuz Strait, and stressed the importance of Islamic nations strengthen

AMD stock fell 5.95% to $528.75 on Friday, October 16, as selling swept across the semiconductor industry with all 30 constituents of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index finishing lower. The index dropped 3.83% to 11,137.29. Arm Holdings fell 6.94%, Intel lost 5.79%, Micron Technology dropped 5.63%, Marvell Technology slid 5.56%, and KLA declined 5.00%, while Nvidia held up comparatively better with a 1.43% decline to $214.13. The Nasdaq Composite declined 2.14% and the S&P 500 lost 1.09%, mark

According to Odaily, Grayscale and Republic launched three cryptocurrency-focused funds with a minimum investment of $2,500 on October 17. The funds focus on decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and blockchain data infrastructure. Qualified investors under U.S. securities regulations can gain exposure through the managed vehicles without purchasing underlying tokens directly. The products are not available to retail investors, carry resale restrictions, and feature lower liquidity tha

According to a report published by Anthropic on Friday, the company's workforce composition has shifted significantly over the past year, with junior-level employees in technical departments declining from 21% to 14% since early 2025, and junior technical hires falling more sharply from 27% to 9%. The company also reported a 20% increase in meeting time per employee compared to a year ago, with 27% of employees citing increased productivity through Claude in an April 2026 survey, while 20% said

USTC surged 11.64% within one hour on October 17, climbing from $0.00507 to $0.00566. The 24-hour price increase reached 13.20%, with trading volume hitting $703,309.2 in the past day.

According to Michael Saylor's presentation at ParaFi Investor Day this week, he highlighted Bitcoin's potential as digital capital and reiterated a 20% annual growth forecast for the asset. Saylor positioned $STRC as a bridge between Bitcoin and stablecoins, emphasizing its role in market stabilization. His insights on Bitcoin banking adoption and regulatory clarity underscore growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies.

According to Russian officials, Moscow's mayor stated that 25 unmanned aerial vehicles heading toward Moscow were destroyed today.

According to Pakistani security sources, Pakistani security forces struck Afghan militant positions on October 17 after armed personnel opened fire in the Kurum area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The military response targeted an Afghan armed militant border outpost and a military camp. Several militants were killed in the strikes, and the armed personnel abandoned the outpost and withdrew. The military camp was destroyed during the operation.

According to Jinshi Data citing Nikkei News, Japan's Ministry of Finance plans to strengthen customs enforcement to combat gold smuggling and prevent exports of gold with unclear origins that may be used for tax evasion. Trade statistics reveal a significant imbalance: Japan imported 10 tons of gold in 2025 but exported 228 tons, suggesting substantial volumes of smuggled gold are being processed and re-exported. The ministry is studying amendments to the Customs Law and related government ordin

According to U.S. Central Command, the Navy destroyer USS Rafael Peralta is operating in regional waters on October 17 to support a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

According to the U.S. Central Command, as of October 17, the command has redirected 138 commercial vessels to ensure strict enforcement of blockade measures.

According to Press TV, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the ability to restore normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz now depends on decisions made by the United States.

According to AP, during a rally in Kentucky on Saturday, October 17, Trump claimed that the ongoing Iran war, which has lasted nearly eight months, will end soon and gas prices will subsequently fall below pre-war levels. Trump reiterated a contested campaign promise that if Republicans win control of both houses of Congress, every American adult will receive $5,000—a plan estimated to cost over $1 trillion.

According to Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu voiced strong support for President Trump's approach to Iran on October 17, warning that Tehran's nuclear ambitions pose a direct threat to American cities. Netanyahu stated that Iran's leadership aims to dominate the Middle East, control strategic waterways and oil supplies, and ultimately threaten Europe and the United States. He cautioned that Iranian influence would hold every American city hostage to extortion by extremists. Netanyahu

HNT's price surged 8.06% to $0.449971 in just 15 minutes, jumping from $0.416425. The cryptocurrency recorded a 24-hour trading volume of $2,490,885, with market cap now at $88,188,274 as traders respond to the rapid momentum shift.

According to ChainCatcher, Coinbase tokenized stock assets deployed on Base DeFi protocols have surged to $262.4 million as of the report date, up from $14.66 million at the start of 2026—an approximately 18-fold increase. The tokenized U.S. stock portfolio includes fractional shares of major companies like Apple and Nvidia, available to eligible non-U.S. users on Base. Over the past 30 days, DEX trading volume for tokenized U.S. stocks on Base reached $1.5 billion, a 313% increase compared to t

According to a Bitcoinist investigation published on October 15, stablecoin issuer Tether entered into a $6.3 million consulting arrangement with Nxum, a company in which former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines held an ownership interest. The payments occurred during a period when Hines was involved in shaping federal stablecoin legislation, including the GENIUS Act. Hines' representatives have stated that he stepped away from management of relevant business interests during his government se

According to Bitcoinist reporting, on October 15, an investigation revealed a $6.3 million consulting arrangement between Tether and Nxum, a company in which former White House digital asset adviser Bo Hines held an ownership interest, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest during Hines' involvement in U.S. cryptocurrency policy work. Hines participated in federal stablecoin legislation efforts, including the GENIUS Act. His representatives stated he stepped away from management