Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

According to Chicago Federal Reserve estimates cited by BlockBeats, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.10% in September, down from 4.14% in August on October 1. The improvement reflects a stronger labor market outlook and a slight decline in job separation rates.

According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. corporate layoffs in September fell to 43,281, down 20% year-over-year and marking the lowest September total since 2022. The month-over-month decline was 18%. Cumulatively, U.S. companies announced 573,195 layoffs in the first nine months of 2026, a decline of nearly 40% compared to the same period in 2025. Technology remained the hardest-hit sector, accounting for 29% of total layoffs with 165,925 positions cut year-to-date, up 54% annually.

According to Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani, Iraq achieved full national sovereignty on October 1, as all U.S.-led international coalition forces combating ISIS have completed their withdrawal from the country.

According to China Central Television, nearly 600 crew members boarded China's second domestically-built large cruise ship Aida Huacheng on October 1, marking final operational preparations ahead of its maiden voyage. The ship is scheduled for delivery on November 6, 2026, and will commence its maiden voyage from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port on November 22. Aida Huacheng will be staffed with approximately 1,300 crew members in total, with remaining personnel boarding before de

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck northeastern Chiba Prefecture on October 1 at 21:27 JST. The maximum seismic intensity recorded was 3, with a focal depth of 50 kilometers.

Strategy announced on October 1 a semi-monthly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on October 31, according to its latest 8-K filing. A second semi-monthly dividend of $0.50 per share is tentatively scheduled for November 15. If shareholders approve a daily dividend distribution amendment and it is properly recorded, the November payment will be canceled and replaced with daily distributions beginning November, subject to board approval.

According to U.S. officials on September 30, the United States would not rule out military strikes or redeploying troops to Iraq if security threats emerge in the country, despite the U.S. military's prior withdrawal.

According to the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee record released in September, the central bank warned that the AI investment boom is becoming increasingly intertwined with financial markets, raising the risk that disappointment in AI earnings or adoption could trigger a sharp market correction. AI-related debt issuance has surged during 2026 and is expected to remain on an upward trajectory, with growing leverage and concentrated positioning across debt-financed infrastructure proj

U.S. initial jobless claims came in at 197,000 for the week ended Sept. 26, below the forecasted 200,000. The prior week's figure was revised upward to 198,000 from the previously reported 197,000.

According to Odaily, a smart money address has accumulated 692,100 UNI since September 3, with an average entry price of $7.30. The address continues accumulating, adding $1.29 million in purchases 2 hours ago. Current positions hold buying prices between $6.24 and $9.06 per UNI, generating unrealized gains of $1.19 million with a 23.55% return, based on on-chain analyst AI's monitoring.

According to Odaily's Meme monitoring, GM token on BSC has surpassed $3.56 million in market capitalization. The token originates from a meme referenced by CZ and interprets "GM" as "Green Morning," aligning with bullish sentiment in equity and crypto markets.

U.S. weekly jobless claims came in at 1.701 million for the week of September 19, below the 1.725 million forecast. The prior week's figure was revised downward to 1.712 million from the previously reported 1.719 million.

The U.S. four-week average of initial jobless claims stood at 200,000 for the week ending September 26, according to official labor data. The prior week's figure was revised upward to 202,500 from the initially reported 202,250.

According to CoinDesk, Illinois state officials and crypto industry representatives reached an agreement on October 1 to postpone the implementation of a 0.2% crypto tax by six months to July 1, 2027, pending judicial approval. Digital Chamber and Illinois Blockchain Association participated in negotiations to continue legal proceedings on tax-related disputes before the tax's original deadline.

According to the official announcement, Gate will host Gate Gala Dinner and awards ceremony on October 8 from 17:30 to 22:00 at Raffles Singapore as part of TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026. The invitation-only event will gather global industry founders, institutions, investors, creators, and ecosystem partners. The program includes roundtable dinner, keynote speeches, GATE GALA Awards across three categories (Voices of Influence, Growth & Ecosystem, Impact & Honors), live raffle, and networking session

According to Yonhapnews TV, South Korea's KOSPI index closed at 6,970 points on October 1, 2026, rising nearly 2% and approaching the 7,000 mark for the first time in weeks. The rebound was driven by positive semiconductor sentiment following Micron's better-than-expected earnings announcement and its forecast of potential memory chip supply tightness in 2026 and 2027. Samsung Electronics rose 2% and SK Hynix climbed 3%, leading the index recovery. The KOSDAQ also surged 4%, with semiconductor s

According to Yonhapnews TV, South Korea's KOSPI index closed near 6,970 on October 1, up nearly 2%, driven by positive sentiment following Micron's better-than-expected earnings report. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ surged 4%, led by semiconductor-related stocks. Samsung Electronics rose 2% and SK Hynix climbed 3% after Micron forecasted a deeper memory chip supply shortage in 2027 and 2028, boosting regional semiconductor and component stocks.

According to Reuters, lenders are raising concerns about Nvidia's $500 billion AI infrastructure financing initiative announced in August, citing disagreements over GPU depreciation timelines. Nvidia argues that high-end GPUs can remain productive for up to 10 years, supporting long-term debt structures for data center financing. However, banks typically underwrite GPUs using a much shorter three-to-four-year depreciation schedule, seeking stronger guarantees to mitigate residual-value risks. Nv

According to Finbold, PERPTools, an AI-powered perpetual trading platform built by DEXTools developers, has raised $8 million across two funding rounds: a $3 million pre-seed round and a $5 million seed round. Investors include BigBrain Holdings, NEAR, Animoca Brands, Sfermion, and Shima Capital. The platform is scheduled to launch its token generation event in Q4 2026.

The U.S. Department of Labor will release initial jobless claims data for the week ending September 26 later today. The figure typically reflects the number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance for the first time.