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SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, added 0.855 tons to its holdings yesterday, bringing total assets to 1,056.551 tons.

According to X discussions, BlackRock announced a collaboration with Ondo to tokenize model portfolios using Ethereum-based tokens, enabling 24/7 trading and management. The partnership leverages Ondo's tokenization platform to convert real-world investment products into blockchain-based assets, signaling increased institutional interest in tokenized investment solutions.

According to KIS Vietnam, the company on September 17 is expanding its stock margin lending business through capital reinforcement. Margin lending in Vietnam carries interest rates of 8-10%, a high-yield revenue driver that regulators allow securities firms to extend up to twice their capital base. KIS Vietnam's parent company approved a $60 million loan to support the expansion, following a previous $30 million capital injection. In the first half of 2026, KIS Vietnam reported revenue of 100.1

According to the Solana Foundation's official podcast 'The Stack,' the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade will significantly enhance network performance by reducing transaction finality to approximately 100 milliseconds, down from the current average of 12.8 seconds. Ashwinningg from anzaxyz discussed how the upgrade improves speed, finality, and overall network reliability for the Solana blockchain.

According to Jim Cramer of CNBC, enterprise software's comeback was the defining stock market story of the third quarter. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) rose 17% during Q3, compared with an 11% decline for the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), as market leadership shifted away from chip names that had surged in the first half.

On Wednesday, Michael Burry, the investor famous for shorting mortgage-backed securities during the 2008 financial crisis, called for a sharp market crash to prevent OpenAI and Anthropic from going public. In a post on X, Burry stated: "For the welfare of all humanity, the market should crash and burn to block the IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic." The post garnered over 860,000 views. Burry warned that the two companies would absorb and deplete trillions of dollars in capital. He also revealed he i

According to Guru Club, Venezuela's oil exports to the United States rose to 629,000 barrels per day in September, while total oil exports declined to 1.08 million barrels per day during the same period.

According to a statement reported on Oct 1, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe to develop its own artificial intelligence capabilities to mitigate risks from dependence on AI models developed elsewhere. Lagarde stated that Europe must become an indispensable part of the end-to-end AI supply chain to ensure that access to critical financial resilience tools is not controlled by other regions. The ECB leadership has previously emphasized this position, warning against w

According to Barron's, Tesla postponed its Roadster showcase event originally scheduled for October 1 to October 15 due to severe weather conditions. The company announced the delay on Monday evening, citing "severe weather situations." The highly anticipated Roadster, first teased in 2017, is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in nearly one second and carry a starting price exceeding $200,000. Some variants may incorporate technology from SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company. The vehicle is

According to Xinhua, on October 1, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Xiao made a joint statement on behalf of 28 like-minded countries in the UN Third Committee, urging the international community to firmly stop unilateral coercive measures. Fu stated that despite repeated international calls for immediate termination, these illegal measures continue causing severe humanitarian, economic, and human rights consequences for targeted nations, including threats to food, energ

According to its official announcement via @maplefinance, Maple Finance is preparing for TOKEN2049 in Singapore next week to establish connections with APAC institutional capital players. The firm's team, including @syrupsid, @joedefi, and @MartindRijke, will engage with treasuries, exchanges, market makers, and allocators at the event as part of its strategy to position itself as a key player in attracting institutional capital from the Asia-Pacific region.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Austrian Bitcoin platform 21bitcoin launched a 1.21% annual interest service on idle euro balances on October 1, 2026, with interest payable directly in BTC and no conversion fee. The company claims to be the first provider in Europe offering savings interest directly in Bitcoin. Interest covers all euros in customer accounts, including cash awaiting purchases or reserved for limit orders, with no minimum deposit or lock-up period. Euros are held in segregated trus

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Senator Steve Daines released the text of the Aligning Digital Assets with Principles of Taxation (ADAPT) Act on October 1, 2026, alongside Senators Lummis, Moreno, and Tim Scott. The proposed bill would create clearer tax rules for stablecoins, network fees, staking, and lending. Under the proposal, everyday users spending qualifying stablecoins on goods or services would not trigger taxable gains or losses, and brokers would not report such transactions. Network

According to Bitcoin Magazine, on October 1, Peter Todd, a Bitcoin Core contributor, joined MARA Foundation as lead maintainer of Slipstream, the foundation's private Bitcoin mempool service. Slipstream allows users to send Bitcoin transactions directly to MARA Pool's mining pool without broadcasting them through Bitcoin's public peer-to-peer network, keeping transaction details private until confirmed in a block. Todd, who previously co-authored BIP 125 and created OpenTimestamps, will be respo

On October 1, U.S. stock indices closed mixed as bond yields fluctuated throughout the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.51 points (0.04%) to 50,926.56, while the S&P 500 advanced 14.91 points (0.19%) to 7,666.45. The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.53 points (0.04%) to 26,871.60. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 1.59%, with Micron up 3.03%, SanDisk up 2.75%, Nvidia up 1.09%, and TSMC up 0.66%. Micron's latest quarterly results and forward guidance both exceeded market expe

US President Donald Trump stated in February 2026 that Iran was three to four weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon, and possibly closer. Trump's assessment underscores ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities and the timeline for potential weapons development.

U.S. President Donald Trump said most of Iran's leaders have departed, making it unclear who the United States should engage with for diplomacy. Trump's statement reflects ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations and the uncertainty surrounding current Iranian leadership.

According to President Trump, an Iranian vessel has been unable to transit the Hormuz Strait for several months. The U.S. president's comment underscores ongoing maritime tensions in the strategic waterway.

According to the Financial Investment Association of Korea, investor deposits in securities accounts reached 107.7 trillion won as of September 29, up 8 trillion won (8.0%) from 99.7 trillion won at the end of August. However, the increase in cash reserves has not translated into active trading. The average daily trading volume of KOSPI fell to early 20 trillion won in September, down from 50 trillion won in June, marking a year-low. Analysts attribute the divergence to heightened market volatil

According to Financial News, on October 2, DIO minority shareholders mobilized 9% of shares through the Act platform to formally demand value-enhancement and shareholder return plans, citing a disconnect between improved financials and stock performance. H.PE invested 700 billion won in DIO in 2024 and committed to achieving a 1 trillion won enterprise valuation within three years. However, despite strong operational recovery—H1 2026 revenue rose 13.7% year-over-year, operating profit surged 88.