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Binance Founder CZ Posts Fitness Photos on October 8, Sparks Weibo Trending Discussion

According to BlockBeats, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) posted fitness photos on October 8, stating the images were not created using artificial intelligence or post-processing and were achieved purely through exercise. The post sparked discussion on Weibo's trending topics, with several notable bloggers screenshot and reposted the content from X, contributing to the viral spread of the conversation.
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Russia and U.S. Officials Discuss American Investment in Nord Stream Pipeline on October 8

According to Jin10, Russian and U.S. officials held talks on October 8 to explore introducing American investors into the Nord Stream pipeline project, five sources familiar with the matter said. The discussions involved Dmitriev, an adviser to Russian President Putin, and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law. Kushner has been actively pursuing a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and views commercial cooperation as key to restoring peace. Once the war ends, such deals would allow U.S. investors to pr
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Yandex Halts Operations at Major Data Center After Drone Strike on Thursday

According to a statement, Yandex suspended operations at its key data center in Sasovo, Ryazan on Thursday after a drone strike. The attack caused a fire at the facility, and some Yandex services may be unavailable to users as a result. The company confirmed there were no casualties and emergency services were on site.
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India Condemns Attacks on Riyadh Airports on October 8

According to India's Ministry of External Affairs on October 8, India condemned attacks on Abqaiq International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over recent days. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties. India stated that strikes on civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and expressed solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia.
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Standard Chartered Launches Crypto Custody Services in Singapore on October 2

According to its official statement released Thursday, Standard Chartered's Singapore unit plans to offer custody for selected crypto assets, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets to institutional investors, subject to regulatory requirements. The service extends the bank's existing crypto custody footprint in the UAE, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong, and will be paired with its financing and securities services to support institutional clients across broader asset lifecycles.
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China Calls for Dialogue with EU to Resolve Trade Concerns, Says Mao Ning on October 8

According to Jin10 Data, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on October 8 that China hopes the European side will work toward each other through dialogue and consultation to resolve mutual concerns and promote healthy and stable development of China-EU trade relations, which aligns with the common interests of both sides.
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IMF Reports Over 50% of Tokenized Equity Trading Occurs Outside Regular Hours

According to the IMF's latest report and official tweet, over 50% of trading in tokenized equities occurs outside regular market hours. This trend reflects rising investor demand for 24/7 market access. As institutional interest in tokenization grows, developing deep and resilient markets to meet this demand remains a key challenge.
07:59
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Finland Data Center Investments Surge Past €670 Billion on AI Boom

According to Jin10, data center investments in Finland have exceeded €670 billion (approximately $750 billion) on October 8. Following Google's announcement last month of its largest European investment in the country, multiple companies including Alibaba and Applied Digital have recently announced plans to build data centers there.
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Gold Prices Rise on October 8 as Market Gauges Fed Rate Hike Odds

According to Saxo Bank analysts, gold prices rose slightly on Thursday, October 8, as markets assessed the likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate hike before year-end. Fed meeting minutes showed most policymakers expect another rate increase by year-end, though the central bank stopped short of signaling immediate action at its next October meeting. Saxo Bank noted that gold price movements reflect an ongoing battle between macro traders selling due to higher financing costs and a stronger d
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Smart Money Offloads 11.77M HYPE in 10 Days, Poised for 11.26M Profit at 2214% Return

According to PANews and AI Aunt monitoring, a smart money address (0x13d...cfa8a) has offloaded approximately 11.77 million dollars worth of HYPE tokens since September 28, with an entry cost as low as 3.87 USD. The address accumulated 131,421 HYPE transferred to Kraken at an average price of 89.56 USD. If sold at current prices, the position would yield a profit of 11.26 million USD, representing a return of 2214%. The address began liquidating before Hyperliquid Labs announced a 3.75 million H
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First Foreign Commercial Flight Arrives in Iran on Thursday Following U.S. Sanction Waiver

According to Iranian state media, Iraq's national airline operated the first foreign commercial flight to arrive in Iran on Thursday (October 8), flying from Najaf to Tehran. The U.S. had previously approved a sanction waiver for Iraqi Airways to operate services to Iran, applicable to pilgrimage routes between Iran and Najaf. Iraqi officials also stated that the U.S. has approved daily flights for Iranian carriers (excluding Mahan Air) to operate between Najaf and Iran.
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79thVault Loses $12.5 Million to Suspected Private Key Compromise on BNB Chain

According to Defimon Alerts, 79thVault on BNB Chain lost approximately $12.5 million today (October 8) due to suspected private key compromise. The team's hot wallet address transferred 2.01 million 79AU tokens across seven transactions to an external address, with amounts ranging from 10,000 to 500,000 tokens each. Attackers subsequently executed approximately 95 swaps to liquidate the tokens, draining the pool's USDT reserve from $15.2 million to $3.9 million and cashing out 16,249 BNB (approx
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CrowdStrike Accuses Chinese Individuals and Organizations of Using AI Tools Against South Korean Financial Institutions

According to Reuters and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson毛宁 on October 8, U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike accused Chinese individuals and organizations of using artificial intelligence tools to attack South Korean financial institutions. When asked about the allegations at a regular press briefing,毛宁 stated that China has consistently opposed and legally cracked down on hacking activities, and firmly opposes spreading false information for political purposes. He emphasized that as AI pr
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Sterling May Extend Gains Against Euro on BoE Rate Hike Expectations, ING Analyst Says

According to Chris Turner, an analyst at ING, sterling against euro may extend recent gains on Oct 8 amid market expectations that the Bank of England could raise rates at its November meeting. Recent sterling strength has partly reflected concerns over French debt issues, but BoE tightening could provide additional support for the currency, Turner said.