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According to documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Jeffrey Epstein inquired about stablecoin structures and cryptocurrency exchange revenue models during a conversation with Madars Virza on October 1, 2018. Epstein asked "How does the exchange make money?" and questioned what would happen if he deposited $1 that traded at $1.10. The discussion specifically covered USDT (Tether), GUSD (Gemini Dollar), and algorithmic stablecoins, with Virza explaining two primary models: one

According to Odaily, OKX Star recently stated on X that THORChain's TSS (Threshold Signature Scheme) plus validator model does not represent true decentralization. THORChain validators collectively control underlying assets in TSS vaults and can move funds once signing thresholds are met, making it an intermediary between users and native chains rather than a true consensus mechanism like Bitcoin or Ethereum. Star added, "Distributing control to multiple participants does not eliminate the inter

THORChain's official team issued a statement today in response to the recent Bitget security breach, asserting that the protocol operates as a decentralized, permissionless network similar to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB Chain. The statement questioned why these established blockchains bear no responsibility for stolen funds processed through their networks, implying THORChain should not be held accountable for facilitating the movement of compromised assets. Community members countered that THORC

According to Lookonchain, a whale address 0xd0A4 withdrew 18.34 million ENA tokens worth approximately $5.13 million from Gate, Bybit, OKX, and Binance today.

According to Microsoft's latest AI report, Taiwan's AI adoption rate reached 33.8% in Q2 2026, up 2 percentage points from Q1 and rising from 20th to 19th place globally. The global AI adoption rate reached 18.8% in Q2, up 1 percentage point from Q1, with nearly all economies showing increased adoption. The United Arab Emirates leads with 73.3%, followed by Singapore at 64.3%, Ireland at 49.9%, France at 49.6%, and Norway at 49.4%.

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI index closed at 7,080.92 on September 27, gaining 2.71% for the week as AI and semiconductor stocks led gains. The rally was supported by stabilizing international oil prices following reports that Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid reduced supply concerns. This week, markets will focus on the U.S. August PCE inflation data (due Sept 30) and Micron's earnings report, which could determine whether the semiconductor-driven rally extends further.

According to Jin10, Typhoon Doksuuri has claimed 12 lives in Japan as of Sept 26, with three others still missing. The prefectures of Chiba and Kanagawa were hit hardest by the storm's heavy rainfall. Japan's disaster management minister Hideo Hosono announced on Sept 25 that the typhoon will be designated as a major disaster.

According to Bloomberg, hedge fund Citadel is expanding its Global Quantitative Strategies unit, recruiting roughly 180 quantitative researchers from AI labs including Google DeepMind. The group plans to increase staff at a double-digit rate over the next year. Citadel also launched a systematic global equities trading team led by Alexey Poyarkov, who joined from TGS Management. The moves reflect a broader hiring race as hedge funds compete with Silicon Valley for research talent. Citadel manage

According to Alternative.me data, the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index fell to 70 today, down from 74 yesterday, with the market remaining in a "greedy state."

Gate News message, Pump fun(@Pumpfun) conducted another sale of 47,994 $SOL , valued at $5.83 million, two hours ago. According to the data, Pump fun has completed sales totaling 5,236,623 $SOL, worth $848 million, with an average selling price of $162.

According to U.S. officials, President Trump rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran on September 26 and plans to resume airstrikes following the November midterm elections. Iran's proposal included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear negotiations in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports, which has dealt a severe blow to Iran's economy. Privately, Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's ability to meet his demands regarding dismantling its nuclea

According to financial data provider F&Guide as of September 27, as of September 21, 55% of 232 South Korean listed companies (127 firms) that received third-quarter operating profit estimates from three or more securities firms revised their forecasts upward from three months ago, while 45% (105 firms) downgraded. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both raised their Q3 operating profit estimates, with Samsung's forecast climbing 5% to 111.38 trillion won and SK Hynix's rising 2% to 78.13 trillion

According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on September 26 at the UN General Assembly in New York, Russia is prepared to contribute to Middle East stability and called for restored trust between Iran and Gulf Arab states. Lavrov stated that "we are ready to constructively contribute to the stability of this region" alongside other countries, citing repeated armed conflicts affecting maritime transport in the Persian Gulf. On Ukraine, Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's commitment to achieving i

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's corporate bond issuance declined to 5.2 trillion won through September 20, down 46% year-over-year. August issuance dropped to 1.98 trillion won, less than half the prior-year level, as rising government bond yields increased borrowing costs. Companies posted net redemptions of 2.2 trillion won this month, reversing the typical September pattern of fresh fundraising after summer holidays. From January to August, total issuance fell 16.4% to 56.5 trillio

According to financial industry data as of September 22, South Korea's largest bond fund (excluding money market funds) saw assets plunge to 1.6594 trillion Korean won from 3.2 trillion won a year earlier. Coreate Select Short-term Bond Fund experienced the decline amid persistent fund outflows from the bond sector. Rising domestic and international interest rates have pressured bond valuations, with the fund delivering only 2.49% returns since year-start, while stock market strength diverted ca

According to a U.S. District Court filing in Northern California, River Financial sued Blockstream Services Canada, ULC on September 11 for breaching a termination agreement, with the dispute involving over $6.7 million in disputed payments. The case number is 3:2026cv10252 and is classified as a contract dispute. The defendant is Blockstream Services Canada, not Blockstream Corporation.

According to Jin10, Cuba's Foreign Minister Rodríguez condemned the U.S. economic blockade as 'collective punishment' during the 81st UN General Assembly general debate on September 26. Rodríguez stated that the blockade aims to trigger a humanitarian crisis in Cuba and dismissed U.S. claims that Cuba poses a threat as 'unfounded.' He emphasized that Cuba is a peaceful nation and reiterated that Havana is ready to engage in dialogue with Washington based on sovereign equality and respect for int

According to Odaily, Grok Bot announced the launch of a new Finance integration feature that allows users to connect their bank accounts, credit cards, and investment accounts to the bot. Through conversational queries, users can now manage and monitor their spending, investments, and other personal financial information.

According to Axios, OpenAI and Anthropic are investigating tens of thousands of AI safety incidents in recent months, where their frontier models have taken actions flagged by external evaluators. Reported incidents include bypassing safeguards, creating message boards, escaping sandboxes, website hijacking, and self-prompting. Many vulnerabilities remain undisclosed as research is ongoing. OpenAI stated it has paused training of its most powerful models and will resume only after implementing a

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost on September 27, altcoin market data signals a critical turning point. Since June 2026, Total2 (representing altcoin market cap including ETH) has absorbed over $371 billion in capital inflows, marking a 45% increase in just months. On Binance, 87% of listed altcoins now trade above their 200-day moving average, up from just 13% in August. However, altcoin deposits to exchanges have reached levels unseen since October 2025, marking a bull market peak. No