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Kora, a Dubai-based payments infrastructure provider, announced the launch of One Rail on October 6, a new service that integrates stablecoin payments into its existing platform to enable faster and less expensive cross-border transactions for African merchants. The service initially supports USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT), allowing businesses to receive, store, exchange, and settle digital currencies through Kora's unified API without requiring specialized blockchain expertise. One Rail oper

According to Jin10, on October 6, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized President Trump's treatment of U.S. allies and called for retaliatory measures against tariffs. In response to former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's question about Trump imposing tariffs on allies and attempting to monetize security commitments, Yellen stated: "I find this shocking. I fully understand why you feel betrayed by the United States and why you are so angry." Yellen recommended that

According to Odaily, Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade activated on Sepolia testnet on Tuesday at 13:53 UTC (epoch 353024), marking a major pre-mainnet testing phase. The upgrade introduces built-in proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists, and adjusted gas pricing to better reflect execution costs, aimed at enhancing Ethereum mainnet scalability and efficiency.

According to Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ibrahim al-Hashmi on October 6, negotiations and information exchanges among parties to the regional conflict remain ongoing through Qatar and its regional partners. The parties are working to narrow differences through diplomatic efforts, though al-Hashmi declined to comment on specific proposals or technical details.

According to Polymarket, prediction markets priced zero Fed rate cuts for the remainder of 2026 at 95.9% on October 6. The contract showed $53.9 million in total trading volume and $4.18 million in liquidity at the data retrieval point. The pricing reflects expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold rates steady or deliver another increase through year-end, not a reduction.

According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on October 6, the EU announced measures to address soaring energy costs following a 140% surge in natural gas prices and doubled diesel prices since late February. The price increases have added approximately 100 billion euros to import fossil fuel expenses. The EU will initiate a European refinery strategic dialogue to reduce costs and ensure energy supply, including defense sector needs. Additionally, the bloc will establish a new work

According to Binance data, SpaceX stock rose over 3% to $176.42 during today's opening (October 6), marking its highest level since June 22. The gain follows a recent bullish report from Morgan Stanley analysts, who called the stock "undervalued," while the company's recent milestone flight missions have added momentum to the rally.

According to state media, the South Korean Defense Ministry announced on October 6 that it is considering tightening or even abolishing the military service exemption system for athletes and artists. The move comes after some medal winners from recent Asian Games events made inappropriate remarks downplaying the significance of exemptions.

According to ChainCatcher, Aptos Labs launched MonoMove, a major execution engine upgrade for the Aptos blockchain, today (October 6). Internal testing shows smart contract execution speeds improved up to 55 times faster than the existing system. On the Decibel trading platform incubated by Aptos Labs, collateral withdrawal speed increased up to 55x and order placement speed improved up to 22x.

According to Binance, the exchange unveiled three-layer AI products on October 6 as part of its all-in AI strategy aimed at financial and information equality. Finance AI will be offered free to all users within seven days, translating professional on-chain and investment analysis into accessible content. AI Pro enables advanced traders to generate trading strategies through natural language conversation. AgentOS serves as a unified gateway allowing developers to integrate various large language

According to Better Markets, on October 5 the CFTC sought public comment on a proposed framework for retail crypto transactions. The nonprofit financial reform advocacy group called the CFTC the wrong agency for the role, arguing retail investors would receive weaker protections than under SEC oversight. Benjamin Schiffrin, director of securities policy at Better Markets, cited three core concerns: the CFTC lacks a retail investor protection mandate that governs the SEC; its statutory authority

According to Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Black in a note dated October 5, Meta's Muse AI agent could generate as much as $36 billion in annual revenue by 2030 under his upside scenario, or as little as $2.4 billion under his conservative case. The upside scenario models Muse as a commerce layer that collects a 5% commission on transactions, assuming Meta captures 18% of the U.S. agentic-consumer market. The conservative case projects Muse primarily as a subscription product with modest commer

According to Solana Foundation, the network recently launched Solana DvP, an open-source settlement program designed to help banks and financial institutions settle securities and payment transactions directly on the Solana blockchain. The tool uses delivery-versus-payment functionality to combine asset transfers and corresponding payments into a single atomic transaction, reducing settlement periods from days to seconds. The Solana Foundation developed the program with input from J.P. Morgan. T

According to the IMF, today (October 6), the organization released the second chapter of its Global Financial Stability Report, warning that rapidly expanding global hedge fund assets pose systemic risks. The report notes that hedge funds can amplify price misalignments and liquidity pressures during market volatility, potentially triggering macrofinancial instability.

CrowdStrike, AWS, and Nvidia on Tuesday launched the fourth annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, with applications open globally through Nov. 2 and the eight-week program scheduled to begin Jan. 11. The initiative will run through March 8, 2027, providing early-stage cybersecurity startups with technical mentorship, business development guidance, and access to partner platforms including Falcon Foundry and AWS services. According to CrowdStrike, the accelerator has supported more than 90 st

According to Yonhapnews TV, individual investors who invested in single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded products suffered cumulative realized losses exceeding 2.3 trillion won from May 27 to August 14 across 10 major securities firms. The single-stock leveraged products, which track daily returns of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix at a 2x multiple, were first listed in South Korea in May 2026. These high-risk instruments deliver double gains when the underlying stock rises but ampli

On Monday, October 5, ARK Invest's Cathie Wood sold 90,713 shares of Twist Bioscience (TWST) worth $18 million while purchasing positions in three other biotech stocks: 1.48 million shares of Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) for $6.1 million, 96,308 shares of Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) for $1.2 million, and 115,472 shares of Veracyte (VCYT) for $5.3 million. RXRX has a 12-month consensus price target of $7.22, implying over 51% upside potential from current levels, while Intellia awaits FDA re

According to Guru Club, international crude oil futures declined for the third consecutive trading day on October 6, with market sentiment improving on Middle East export recovery prospects. Paul Brocado, CEO of BankPro, stated that confidence in near-term supply outlook is improving, suggesting oil prices could fall further, though geopolitical risks remain a limiting factor. "Strait of Hormuz shipping remains restricted, and escalating Red Sea tensions add to market concerns," Brocado said. He

According to The Block, AI data center company Hyperscale Data disclosed it holds approximately 220 Bitcoin worth around $19 million, part of total assets of $56.4 million comprising Bitcoin, cash, and restricted cash. The company, formerly a Bitcoin mining firm, stated it is strengthening its balance sheet to support operations and develop its Michigan AI data center facility.

The CEO of the Syrian State Oil Company announced on October 6 that Syria will construct four new power plants by 2029, with a minimum daily natural gas requirement of 30 million cubic meters.