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Lithuania Offers to Fund U.S. Military Base Construction as Trump Considers Permanent Deployment

According to Jin10, Lithuania's Prime Minister Gintautas Shinkevicius stated on Tuesday that Vilnius would fund the construction of a permanent U.S. military base if Washington approves the proposal. On Monday, U.S. President Trump responded positively, saying he would consider Lithuania's request: "They are my friends and great people, so we will certainly look into this." Lithuania, an EU and NATO member bordering Russia and Belarus, has hosted a rotating U.S. armored battalion of nearly 1,000
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08:23
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UK Regulator Launches Formal Investigation Into Meta Over Instagram Instants Risk Assessment

According to UK communications regulator Ofcom, Meta is under formal investigation on Tuesday over whether the company adequately assessed risks before launching Instagram Instants in May. The feature allows users to share content that automatically disappears after being viewed. Ofcom will examine whether Meta properly evaluated potential illegal content risks and any harm to children prior to the rollout, and determine if the company violated UK online safety regulations.
08:23
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Marine Le Pen Aims to Cut France's Budget Deficit Below 3% by 2032

According to Jin10, Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, announced on October 6 a fiscal plan targeting a budget deficit below 3% of GDP by 2032. Le Pen unveiled her party's budget proposal for next year, contingent on victory in the upcoming French presidential election. She warned that France risks losing financial sovereignty if it fails to take decisive action, citing concerns that the nation's debt could trigger a "snowball effect." The announcement aims to reas
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08:23
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BitMine Buys 15,112 ETH Worth $41 Million, Closes Within 1% of 5% Supply Target

According to BitMine's disclosure on October 5, Chairman Tom Lee's company acquired 15,112 ETH worth approximately $41 million during the week ending October 4, extending its weekly Ethereum purchasing campaign. The acquisition brings BitMine's total holdings to 6,016,414 ETH, valued at roughly $16.4 billion at the company's reference price of $2,726 per token. BitMine now controls approximately 4.9% of Ethereum's 122.1 million-token supply, leaving it only 99% of the way toward its stated 5% ta
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08:22
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Cardano Partners with Pacific Meta to Expand Enterprise Blockchain Adoption in Japan

The Cardano Foundation has partnered with Pacific Meta to accelerate blockchain adoption among enterprises in Japan. The collaboration combines Cardano's blockchain infrastructure with Pacific Meta's knowledge of the Japanese market and experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives. The partnership aims to help Japanese companies transition blockchain projects from pilot programs into production-ready applications that operate in real-world business environments.
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08:21
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Korea Exchange Appoints Former Presidential Staff Cho Jung-Gu as Permanent Audit Committee Member on October 6

According to the Korea Exchange, on October 6, the exchange appointed Cho Jung-Gu, a former presidential administration official, as permanent audit committee member for a three-year term. Cho, born in 1975, holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Kyung Hee University and is a certified public accountant. He previously served as a partner at Shinjeong Accounting Firm and compliance monitor at Donghyun Accounting Firm, and most recently worked as an administrator in the President's Office of
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08:20
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Seoul Court Suspends Korea Exchange's Expedited Delisting Policy; Market Cap Standard Rises to 300 Billion Won

According to financial market sources, on October 6, Seoul's Southern District Court suspended the Korea Exchange's expedited delisting policy for companies failing to meet market capitalization thresholds, citing procedural violations. The court ruled that the exchange did not provide companies with sufficient opportunity to submit objections or clarifications before delisting decisions, particularly after sharply raising Kosdaq's listing maintenance standard from 4 billion won in 2025 to 200 b
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08:13
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French Finance Minister Says France Does Not Need ECB Support on October 6

According to Jin10 Data, French Finance Minister Lescure said on October 6 that France does not currently need European Central Bank intervention despite rising bond yield pressures. The yield spread between French government bonds and comparable German bonds has reached its highest level since the European debt crisis, sparking market discussions about potential ECB action. Lescure noted that current conditions differ significantly from the debt crisis over a decade ago, when banking sector ris
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08:12
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Samsung Files U.S. Patent for Smart Contract-Based Crypto Wallet on July 23

According to Digital Asset magazine, Samsung Electronics filed a U.S. patent for a smart contract-based digital asset wallet on July 23, with the public number US 2026/0212355. The core innovation allows users to execute cryptocurrency transactions using smart contracts without directly managing private keys, shifting key management responsibility from individual devices to blockchain-based smart contracts.
08:12
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Ethereum Executes First Atomic L1-to-L2 Transaction on Mainnet on October 6

According to Eduardo Antuña, a core contributor to the Ethereum Economic Zone, Ethereum executed its first atomic L1-to-L2 transaction on the mainnet in the early hours of October 6, 2026. The milestone demonstrates that atomic synchronous composability is now operational, enabling seamless cross-layer execution across the Ethereum ecosystem and enhancing network scalability and usability.
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08:12
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Australia's AFCA Opens Complaints Path for Digital Asset Users; 67 Member Firms Registered

According to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, on October 1, users of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenised securities and digital asset wallets can now bring unresolved disputes to AFCA if their provider is a member. AFCA's release lists 67 digital asset businesses as members, including Coinbase Australia, Kraken's Bit Trade, Swyftx, CoinSpot and Binance Australia. ASIC's no-action letter required retail-facing digital asset firms to join AFCA before lodging licenc
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08:09
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Bitcoin Enters New Bull Cycle 364 Days After October 2025 Peak

According to BlockBeats, on October 6, 2026, Bitcoin has officially entered a new bull market cycle, exactly 364 days after the previous cycle's peak on October 7, 2025. Multiple analysts cite a recurring pattern in Bitcoin's price history over the past decade: bull cycles average approximately 1,064 days, while bear cycles average 364 days. Based on this historical trend, analysts have begun forecasting the next cycle's top. Analyst alicharts targets Bitcoin at $190,000 and Ethereum at $8,800.
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08:09
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Japan Imposes Additional Sanctions on October 6, Freezing 33 Russian Entities Including Crypto-Evasion Groups

According to Nikkei, on October 6, Japan's government decided to impose additional sanctions on Russia, freezing assets of 33 military-related entities and 9 individuals. The sanctions list includes groups utilizing cryptocurrency to evade financial sanctions. Japan also banned providing services—including operation, maintenance, insurance, and financing—to 35 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent Western sanctions.
08:08
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Korean Chaebol Leaders' Stock Holdings Decline 18.6 Trillion Won in Q3, Down 13.9%

According to Korea CXO Research Institute, the combined stock valuations of 48 major Korean chaebol leaders fell to 115.44 trillion won by the end of September 2026 from 134.02 trillion won at the end of June, a decline of 18.58 trillion won or 13.9% over the quarter. The three largest wealth holders—Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won, and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Jung Euiseon—saw their combined stock holdings drop by 17.56 trillion won. Lee's valuation
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08:08
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Paradise's Unsecured Bond Offering Draws 3.4x Oversubscription, 205 Billion Won in Demand

According to the banking industry, Paradise (rated A+) received 205 billion won in total demand for its 60 billion won unsecured bond offering on October 6, marking a 3.4x oversubscription rate. The 2-year bonds, targeting 30 billion won, attracted 149 billion won in demand at a spread 1 basis point below individual par yield, while the 3-year bonds, also targeting 30 billion won, received 56 billion won in demand at a spread 27 basis points above par yield. Market participants cited preference
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08:07
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Paradise Secures 205 Billion Won in Orders for 60 Billion Won Bond Offering, 3.4x Target on Oct 6

According to investment banking industry sources, on October 6, Paradise (rated A+) secured orders totaling 205 billion won against a 60 billion won target for its corporate bond offering, reaching 3.4 times the target amount. However, investor demand varied sharply by maturity. The 2-year tranche of 30 billion won received 149 billion won in orders, while the 3-year tranche of 30 billion won drew 56 billion won. The 2-year notes priced at -1 basis point versus the indicative level, while the 3-
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