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Zelenskyy Calls for Three-Way Peace Talks with U.S., Today

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for a U.S. proposal today, calling for three-way negotiations at the representative level between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia to proceed as quickly as possible.
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SEC Announces Three Companies Notified to Operate Tokenized Securities Venues Under Innovation Exemption

According to ChainCatcher reporting Fox Business, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that three companies have notified it of plans to operate tokenized securities venues (TSV) under a new innovation exemption policy. TSV LLC plans to operate on the Canton Network; OKXICE, a joint venture between OKX and ICE Markets, intends to launch on X Layer, OKX's Ethereum layer-2 network; and Kephas Corp., the U.S. subsidiary of Perpetuals.com, plans to operate on Kronos X Public,
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BTCPay Server Rolls Out Emergency WooCommerce Update for Critical PHP Vulnerability

According to ChainCatcher, BTCPay Server has released an emergency update for its optional WooCommerce and WordPress deployment via Docker to address a recently disclosed critical PHP vulnerability. Users running WooCommerce through BTCPay Server are advised to update immediately by clicking the "Update" button within BTCPay Server.
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Google Cloud Outage Disrupts Revolut, Lloyds, HSBC for 7+ Hours on October 20

On October 20, a power failure in Google Cloud's europe-west2-b availability zone in London disrupted services for Revolut, Lloyds, HSBC and other UK financial institutions for approximately seven hours and 52 minutes. The incident affected Google Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage and dozens of other infrastructure services, causing Revolut customers to experience interruptions to account sign-ins, card payments, transfers, ATM withdrawals and cryptocurrency trading. The UK Financ
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US Bank Stocks Decline Up to 10% in Q3 Despite Billions in Quarterly Profits

According to market reporting on October 21, US bank stocks declined despite strong third-quarter earnings results. The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index fell over 10% in three months, while the Dow Jones US Banks Index lost over 7%. Goldman Sachs reported $5.29 billion in net income on $18.68 billion in revenue, with equities trading revenue surging 72% to $6.44 billion. JPMorgan generated $15.3 billion in quarterly profit, and Citigroup posted a 40% profit increase to $5.25 billion. The decline in bank st
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Sui Unveils $500 Million Bitcoin Finance Plan With Anchorage Digital Ahead of October Mainnet Launch

Sui Foundation announced that Hashi, a Bitcoin finance platform, will launch in phases during October with over $500 million in capital commitments. Anchorage Digital joined as a day-one launch partner, adding institutional custody and collateral access to an coalition of 20+ partners including BitGo, FalconX, Cumberland, Bullish and Ledger. Users can deposit Bitcoin under Hashi's collateral arrangements, receiving an equivalent hBTC token on Sui for use in lending protocols while the underlying
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General Motors Extends Hands-Free Driving to Pickup Trucks and SUVs on October 21

On October 21, General Motors announced plans to expand its hands-free highway driving system from its premium Cadillac Lyriq IQ to its best-selling pickup trucks and SUVs, though no specific timeline was disclosed. Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson stated that GM is developing "an autonomous driving system that runs safely on highways and truly saves you time," with potential future expansion to other road types.
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General Motors Advances Next-Gen EV Project, Targets Mass-Market SUV in Three Years

According to Bloomberg, General Motors is advancing a new-generation electric vehicle project targeting the mass market, with a planned launch of an affordable electric SUV in roughly three years. The initiative centers on a new battery technology using rich lithium manganese chemistry, which is expected to deliver longer driving range at lower cost compared to the automaker's current battery systems.
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Cardano Foundation Urges EU Not to Extend MiCA Rules to DeFi and Staking

According to ChainCatcher, the Cardano Foundation urged the European Union on Wednesday not to introduce separate regulatory rules for decentralized finance and staking, advocating that existing financial laws should be applied based on the functional nature and risks of activities rather than the underlying technology. The foundation, in a blog post, outlined a 19-page submission to the EU Commission filed on September 30, calling for distinctions between direct participation in decentralized n
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Meta Plans $140-250 Billion in AI Spending for 2026-2027 Amid Investor Scrutiny Over Returns

According to 優分析, Meta Platforms (META-US) is expected to spend approximately $140 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, with average estimates of $190 billion for 2027 and maximum projections reaching $250 billion as the company scales AI infrastructure. The wide divergence in forecasts reflects market uncertainty over Meta's AI investment strategy. Meta faces a challenge: last October, the company's capex guidance increase triggered a stock decline of over 10%, with tech stocks following su
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Anthropic to File S-1 IPO Application as Soon as This Friday, Valuation Could Reach $2 Trillion

According to Yahoo Finance citing three sources, Anthropic plans to file its S-1 registration statement as soon as this Friday (October 22), with a potential November IPO listing contingent on market conditions. Wall Street estimates Anthropic's valuation at approximately $2 trillion, with potential fundraising reaching up to $100 billion. Previously disclosed S-1 draft statements showed Anthropic generated $16.3 billion in revenue and posted a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half of 2026
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U.S. Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25 Billion to New Mexico Over User Data Violations

According to Reuters, a judge in New Mexico on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties to the state, with all funds directed to the state's school system. This follows a jury decision on September 25 that found Meta and its leadership misled consumers regarding user data privacy issues. The jury determined Meta violated state consumer protection laws over 43 million times, with each violation carrying a maximum penalty of $5,000 under state law. The case originated from the Cambri
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Law Firms and Shipping Entities on October 21

According to CCTV, the U.S. Treasury Department implemented a new round of sanctions on Iran on October 21 as part of an "economic isolation" campaign. The sanctions targeted law firms headquartered in Panama and Greece that allegedly supported Iran's illegal shipping activities, as well as shipping agents based in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates linked to Iran's "shadow fleet." The Treasury also sanctioned cargo vessels used to generate revenue for Iran.
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Abbott Cuts 2026 Sales Growth to 6%, Plans Nutrition Business Spin-off

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) lowered its 2026 sales growth outlook to approximately 6% from the previous guidance of 6.5% to 7.5%, and announced plans to spin off its nutrition business as a separate public company. The company also narrowed its full-year adjusted earnings per share forecast to $5.50-$5.55 from $5.45-$5.60. Third-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $1.42, meeting market expectations, while quarterly revenue reached $13.01 billion against analyst forecasts of $13.0 billion compiled by t
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German 2-Year Bund Yield Rises 4.4 Basis Points to 3.127% on Wednesday

On Wednesday evening (October 21), German two-year bund yield rose 4.4 basis points to 3.127%, trading within a 3.084%-3.127% range throughout the day in an uptrend. The 10-year bund yield climbed 2.1 basis points to 3.421%, while the 30-year yield slipped 0.3 basis points to 3.759%. The 2/10-year yield curve flattened by 2.332 basis points to +29.142 basis points.
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Houthis Report 62 Saudi Airstrikes in 24 Hours; 2,855 Strikes in 100 Days

According to the Houthi armed forces, Saudi fighter jets conducted 62 airstrikes over the past 24 hours targeting civilian facilities in Sanaa and the provinces of Marib, Saada, Raha, and Taiz. The group said that since July 13 last year, Saudi forces have carried out a cumulative 2,855 airstrikes and missile attacks over 100 days.