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According to China's Foreign Ministry, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 10, followed by over 100 aftershocks. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Panama confirmed that no Chinese citizens have been reported injured or killed. The embassy will continue monitoring the situation and provide necessary assistance to Chinese nationals who require help. China's Foreign Ministry urged Chinese citizens in Panama to take precautions against earthquake-induced seconda

According to CNBC's coverage of the AI Forum on October 1, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm revealed that the company has successfully de-extincted dire wolves, with three pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi born in 2024. The company is pursuing similar de-extinction efforts for woolly mammoths, dodo birds, Tasmanian tigers, and other extinct species, targeting mammoths for birth in the 2030s. The de-extinction technologies are being adapted for potential applications in human healthcare, i

According to BlockBeats, Papertrade generated $14.4 billion in notional trading volume in under 10 minutes after its launch on October 10. As of reporting time, Bitcoin and Ethereum contract positions reached $3 billion and $2.66 billion respectively.

According to Barron's, SpaceX on Thursday (Oct 8) announced an agreement to acquire wireless spectrum held by Grain Management to fill technology gaps and support Starlink Mobile's expansion as a major U.S. carrier. Morgan Stanley analysts noted the move could create new opportunities for telecom tower operators including American Tower (AMT), Crown Castle (CCI), and SBA Communications (SBAC). On Friday, Crown Castle surged 16%, marking its largest single-day gain since November 2008; American T

According to BlockBeats, Papertrade, a synthetic perpetual protocol built on HyperEVM, officially launched on October 10. Pre-deposits have closed with 11,465 addresses having deposited $138 million.

According to Guru Club, researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science developed an AI model called Brain-IT that reconstructs images from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scans. The model requires only about one hour of brain activity data from new subjects, compared to dozens of hours needed by existing methods, while more accurately restoring image content, composition, and color details. The research team also identified 128 image-processing brain regions shared acro

According to TechCrunch, a growing number of AI agents launched or scaled in October 2026 can operate directly through text messages without requiring separate app downloads. These agents can handle tasks including scheduling, reminders, email management, online shopping, and reservations by remembering context and integrating with users' existing apps and services. Instinct, valued at $10 billion after raising $1 billion in September, leads the sector. Other notable agents launched or operating

According to a recent statement from Jack Mallers, the Bitcoin retrieval issue reported by a Strike user was caused by the user identifying an incorrect self-custody address, not a rug pull as claimed. Mallers emphasized that Strike followed all required protocols and procedures correctly. He stated the company is working internally to assist the affected user in recovering their Bitcoin.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia, on October 10, airports and facilities in Riyadh and other locations were attacked multiple times. King Khalid International Airport issued a notice advising passengers to maintain direct contact with airlines and confirm flight status before traveling to the airport. The embassy urged Chinese organizations and citizens in Saudi Arabia to prioritize safety, comply with local laws, and contact the embassy immediately in case of emergency.

According to the European Mediterranean Seismic Centre, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Panama region today (October 10).

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.

According to HTX market data, Solana (SOL) dropped below $110 on October 10, trading at $109.93 with a 24-hour decline of 0.24%.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

According to BlockBeats, on Oct 10, Entropy, a HIP-3 market deployer, spent 569.98 HYPE to bid for the code xiaomi. The move suggests Entropy is preparing to launch perpetual contracts for xiaomi.