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According to BlockBeats citing BIT market data, U.S. pre-market crypto-related stocks rose broadly on Oct. 6. HSDT led gains with a 1.89% increase, followed by CRCL up 1.19%, COIN up 1.11%, MSTR up 1.05%, HOOD up 0.91%, and BMNR up 0.85%.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised the Nethermind client development team on X earlier today, saying the team continues to deliver excellent technical work that helps make Ethereum more efficient and faster to run.

According to CryptoRank, prediction markets recorded $188 billion in trading volume in Q3 2026, marking an all-time high and a 70% quarter-over-quarter increase. The data shows a 21-fold rise compared to Q3 2025. Kalshi was identified as the main driver of growth during the period.

According to CNBC, as Meta's Muse personal AI agent surpassed 5 million downloads following its early September launch, AMD stock jumped 32% in the past month, while Intel rose 21%, as the boom in autonomous AI agents renewed demand for central processing units (CPUs) over graphics processing units (GPUs). Meta Muse topped the Apple App Store in less than two weeks, with OpenAI releasing a competing AI agent called Dots last week. Both agents rely on CPUs for long-running autonomous tasks, with

According to Iran's Foreign Ministry, President Pezeshkian stated yesterday (Oct 5) that negotiations with an 'enemy' that constantly applies pressure, imposes sanctions, and breaks commitments are 'meaningless'. In a separate statement, Foreign Minister Araqchi said during a meeting yesterday that Iran remains 'steadfast' in defending its national interests and security, while also emphasizing readiness to use diplomacy to prevent escalation.

According to Jin10, Shell CEO Ware Savan stated on October 6 that Middle East oil flows have recovered to approximately 80% of pre-conflict levels. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London, Savan said: "Despite everything that has happened, we have now recovered to more than 80% of pre-conflict levels, which demonstrates the strong resilience of many countries in the region and their commitment to supplying energy to global markets."

According to PANews, Soneium, incubated by Sony and Startale, announced on October 6 that it will support ERC-8432 as an open standard for on-chain IP assets and licensing registries. The standard, released on September 28, enables AI agents to discover, remix, and reuse creative works while allowing rights holders to register tokenized IP with attached license terms, allowing agents to verify authorization in a single transaction.

According to Hong Kong Exchange data, Morgan Stanley reduced its holdings of C3 Semiconductor Manufacturing (03308) by 721,290 shares on September 30, 2026, at 1,072.15 HKD per share, for a total transaction value of approximately 77.33 million HKD. Following the reduction, Morgan Stanley's remaining stake in the company amounted to approximately 8.7456 million shares, representing a 13.95% ownership position.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, UBS Group AG increased its stake in Luokung Technology (06809) by approximately 319,894 shares at HK$288.80 per share on September 29, for a total of approximately HK$92.39 million. Following the increase, UBS's total holding reached approximately 6.2617 million shares, representing an 8.26% stake in the company.

According to Hong Kong stock exchange data, Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited reduced its stake in Three-i Forestry (06031) by 2.5958 million shares on September 30, priced at HK$16.8922 per share, for a total of approximately HK$43.85 million. Following the reduction, Temasek's remaining holding decreased to 40.9557 million shares, representing 5.68% ownership.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange disclosure, on October 5, Cheng Kar Shun, Chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (01929), increased his holdings by 181,000 shares at HK$10.79 per share, totaling approximately HK$1.9528 million. Following the purchase, his total shareholding increased to 30.5494 million shares, representing 0.31% of the company.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, on October 5, Chairman Ma Zheng increased his holdings in China Basic Energy (08117) by 200,000 shares at HK$0.0645 per share, for a total of HK$12,900. Following the purchase, Ma's total holdings reached approximately 376 million shares, representing a 36.74% stake in the company.

According to an official statement, tokenized cash fund issuer Spiko raised $90 million in a Series B funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) on Tuesday. Index Ventures, Bpifrance, and Speedinvest also participated, bringing the company's total funding to $120 million. Spiko will use the capital to launch new funds, enter additional markets, and expand its team across Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Nordic region. The company currently manages $2.7 billion in assets

According to Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, on October 6 Japan expanded its export ban to Russia by adding 102 product categories, including rare metals such as tungsten, plastic products, aluminum, steel, minerals, nuclear reactor components, and optical equipment. The new measures will take effect on October 16. This marks Japan's 13th revision of export control regulations in response to Russia's military operations in Ukraine. The total range of products prohibited from exp

According to India's Ministry of External Affairs statement on October 6, a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz area near Oman's waters, resulting in 12 crew members injured. The ship carried 19 crew members, of whom 17 are Indian nationals. The incident left 11 Indian sailors among the injured. India's government expressed concern over the recurring attacks on commercial shipping in the region and called for an immediate halt to such incidents to preserve regio

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on October 6 that Athens will intensify demands to the British Museum and UK government for the return of Parthenon sculptures, citing lack of progress in ongoing negotiations. Mitsotakis called on Britain to adopt exceptional measures or amend its laws governing cultural artifact repatriation.

According to StockAnalysis and S&P Global data on October 5, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) closed at $631.75, down 0.34% from Friday's $633.91. Analysts set a bull-case target of $757, representing 19.8% upside, versus a base case of $623 and a bear case of $390. The $757 bull assumes 2026 non-GAAP earnings reach the $8.20 consensus high and the market maintains a 44.9x multiple on 2027 earnings of $15.58. The bear case at $390 reflects a valuation reset to 25x 2027 earnings, a 38.3% decline, wit

According to financial authorities and securities analysts, South Korean cybersecurity stocks surged on October 6 following a major AI-driven hacking attack on financial institutions. Sandz Lab hit its daily limit of 30% gain, closing at 8,970 Korean won, while Laon Secure rose 29.98%, ending at 14,870 won. The attacks compromised personal data at seven financial entities including Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Hana Bank, with hackers using AI tools to execute large-scale automated assaults

According to insiders, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey met with senior executives from six major banks on Oct 6 (Tuesday morning) to discuss fiscal policy ahead of the budget announcement later this month. Healey acknowledged the government faces a "difficult fiscal situation" but provided no clear indication on whether the budget will increase bank levies. Bank chiefs from Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, and Santander reiterated their opposition to further

According to Gate official announcement, Gate CMO Kyle Chiu participated in the CoinFerenceX closing panel on October 6, discussing 'The Next Cycle: Bold Predictions for 2027' alongside industry leaders. The discussion focused on key trends shaping the next market cycle and the digital asset industry's development toward 2027. During the panel, Kyle Chiu shared observations on evolving user needs, industry growth drivers, and the evolution of integrated financial services, drawing on Gate's expe