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According to The Guardian and Decrypt, British software engineer Lewis Barber sued BitMEX operator HDR Global Trading for the return of 324.8 BTC (approximately $27.2 million), alleging the exchange conducted unauthorized derivatives trading with UK-based users without Financial Conduct Authority approval. Barber entered into around 2,294 trades on perpetual swaps—derivatives with no expiry date—between 2018 and 2022 from five accounts, with 1,053 resulting in losses. His legal claim challenges

According to Jin10, Federal Reserve Governor Bowman said on October 14 that the Fed does not currently see a need to rush further interest rate adjustments. While inflation remains above the Fed's target, Bowman stated that time is needed to observe developments in financial conditions before taking additional action following the last rate hike.

According to ChainCatcher, AEON, an AI economic settlement protocol, recently added Chilean local bank transfer payments. Users can input amounts in Chilean pesos (CLP) and complete payments using crypto assets, with AEON handling asset conversion and settlement through local banks. The integration expands AEON's local payment network across Latin America, enabling AI agents to access real-world purchasing power through familiar banking systems. AEON is now live in six Latin American countries:

According to SECO secretary Helene Budliger Artieda during an interview at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on Wednesday, the Rolex clock and inscribed gold bar gifted by Swiss business executives to U.S. President Donald Trump were actually intended for the American people. The gifts were officially registered at the White House and are expected to be transferred to the presidential library.

According to the Kremlin, European countries are fully supporting Ukraine's war efforts while U.S. negotiators are pursuing a peaceful resolution.

According to Zhitong Finance, Pony.ai (02026, PONY.US) announced today, October 14, that its seventh-generation Robotaxi will launch in Manchester, UK, in partnership with Uber and autonomous mobility company Verne. The deployment marks the company's rapid expansion across the UK, less than one week after its official launch in London, with vehicle testing currently underway in Manchester.

According to ChainCatcher, Bitget has launched JIO (Jio Platforms) pre-IPO perpetual futures today, settling in USDT with up to 20x leverage and 24/7 trading. Jio Platforms, a digital technology and telecommunications platform under India's Reliance Industries, is preparing for dual listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The platform operates India's largest telecom network via subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm, with over 524 million users as of Mar

According to the Korea Financial Investment Association, South Korea's government bond yields rose on October 14 following a pullback from recent strength. The 3-year yield climbed 2.6 basis points to 3.883%, while the 10-year rate increased 3.2 basis points to 4.261%. Bond futures also retreated, with 3-year contracts down 10 ticks to 102.88 and 10-year contracts declining 30 ticks to 105.74. Markets awaited the U.S. September consumer price index, expected to show headline inflation rising 0.6

On October 14, India's Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi squawked a 7500 hijacking code upon entering Indian airspace and diverted to Jaipur International Airport. The aircraft was surrounded by armed security personnel after landing. All passengers safely disembarked and authorities conducted a search of the aircraft. According to India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the aircraft passed inspection and passengers are expected to re-board shortly.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on October 14, UK gilt yields fell sharply as concerns over interest rate hikes eased. The 10-year gilt yield dropped 5.09 basis points to 5.3947 percent, while the 2-year yield fell 5.54 basis points to 4.7122 percent by 4:31 p.m. BOE Governor Andrew Bailey said the secondary impact of energy costs on broader inflation has been more restrained in the UK, tempering market expectations for aggressive rate increases next month.

According to the Kremlin, President Putin will discuss cybersecurity with senior officials on Wednesday, with Russia preparing for emerging challenges.

According to ChainCatcher, FX168 Finance and Web3 data platform RootData have partnered to integrate RootData's tokenized stock data into FX168's news, research, and analysis content. RootData's tokenized stock division tracks real-time trading data for over 8,000 tokenized stocks and futures across Binance, OKX, Gate, Bitget, and Kraken, covering metrics including trading volume, liquidity depth, open interest, and price volatility.

According to Shanghai Futures Exchange announcement, on October 14, the exchange restricted opening positions for 1 group of related accounts that exceeded daily trading volume limits on certain contracts. The trading behavior violated Article 16 of the exchange's Unusual Trading Conduct Management Measures, prompting the regulatory action.

According to Foresight News, OSL Global has enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDGO on Ethereum (ERC-20) and Morph network. The platform previously supported USDGO transactions on Solana.

According to CryptoQuant analyst nocoffeenobrain, Bitcoin holders who have held for 1-3 years and 3+ years showed increased activity since late September, with BTC surging from $70,000 mid-level to $80,000 mid-level. The recent Ledger security breach prompted large-scale asset migrations to new hardware signers and recovery phrase changes, with the analyst expecting the 7-day moving average to rise further in the coming days.

According to BlockBeats, Kraken will acquire Saldo Bank, an EU-regulated Finnish fintech bank, with the deal expected to complete in 2027. Saldo Bank, headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, holds a professional banking license issued by the European Central Bank in October 2021 and is regulated by Lithuania's central bank, enabling it to provide lending, deposit, and payment services across the EU. The bank currently operates in Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden, offering automated lending solutions

According to China Shenhua's announcement, the company's September commodity coal production reached 44.5 million tons, up 3.2% year-over-year. Coal sales volume for the same month totaled 51.4 million tons, down 4.8% compared to the prior year period.

Over the past 24 hours on October 14, U.S. President Trump approved all necessary permits for Alaska's liquefied natural gas project and announced large-scale oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland. Trump also criticized Houthi actions, stating he will take action after the election and will not forget the matter. Additionally, Trump disclosed he had discussed with Saudi Arabia's crown prince and may request Turkey's participation in operations against Yemen's Houthi forces.

According to its announcement, Harbour Digital (00913) disclosed an unaudited net asset value per ordinary share of approximately HKD 0.852 as of September 30, 2026.

According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a combined $200.5 million in net inflows on Oct. 13. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $175.7 million, led by Fidelity's FBTC with $103.1 million and BlackRock's IBIT with $65.9 million. Ethereum ETFs recorded $24.8 million in inflows, ending an eight-day outflow streak, with Grayscale's ETH product leading at $16.7 million. The inflows coincided with price recoveries, as Bitcoin climbed above $83,000 and Ethereum recovered toward $2,5