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According to Vitalik Buterin's post on X, Ethereum will transition from a pure blockchain to a hybrid architecture integrating blockchain with modern cryptography, following the Hegota fork. The shift aims to unlock more powerful capabilities through planned upgrades. Key initiatives include FOCIL, EIP-8288, consensus simplification, state management, formal verification, privacy-enhanced mempool improvements, and long-term obfuscation techniques.

According to Saba News Agency, the health ministry in Houthi-controlled areas reported that a market in Taiz was attacked on September 27, killing 7 people and wounding 40 others.

According to Foresight News, decentralized exchange DYORSWAP today confirmed that the previously integrated GIWA mainnet is a fraudulent network created by scammers. The fake network used the correct GIWA Chain ID (9134), which caused initial verification to misidentify it as legitimate. Users who transferred funds through the false cross-chain bridge suffered significant losses. DYORSWAP has engaged a security team for on-chain tracking, preserved evidence, and plans to use treasury funds to co

According to French newspaper Le Monde and the French National Financial Prosecutor, a 45-year-old woman born in Russia and naturalized in France, Svetlana A., was detained and investigated by Paris investigating judges on September 27 for allegedly manipulating the Verasity (VRA) token price through organized fraud. She and her British partner Robert H. are suspected of orchestrating the scheme, with proceeds allegedly used to purchase property in Dubai. Svetlana A. invested over €50 million in

According to FNN, Japanese police arrested two suspects on September 27 for cryptocurrency fraud. The 31-year-old and 38-year-old men allegedly impersonated Osaka police and deceived a woman in her 40s by falsely claiming her bank card was involved in a massive fraud case. They demanded she "prove her innocence" and stole approximately 81 million yen (about $515,000) in cryptocurrency assets.

According to Iranian state media including IRNA and Mehr News Agency, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captured an advanced U.S. autonomous underwater vehicle, the Remus 600, in the Strait of Hormuz on September 27. The device was conducting surveillance operations when it was apprehended through a coordinated operation supported by intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities. The captured underwater vehicle is now under the control of IRGC Navy forces, who are conducting data extra

According to researchers at Hana Securities and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, major technology and AI-related companies issued $257 billion in long-term corporate bonds through August 2026, marking a 1.6-fold increase compared to 2025's annual total of $158 billion. The issuance reflects growing financing needs for data center construction and AI infrastructure projects. The concentration of debt maturities in longer time periods increases duration risk, as these companies prefer fixed-rat

According to official U.S. Navy press release, U.S. and Royal Navy forces successfully launched a Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo from XV Excalibur, the Royal Navy's autonomous underwater vessel, on September 13 at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Center in Scotland. The test validated weapon interchangeability between allied platforms, with the 3,700-pound torpedo being deployed externally via a specialized cradle. Project Broadsword, approved in February 2026, progressed from initial authori

According to BlockBeats citing IOSG analysis, Binance has significantly accelerated its token delisting pace in 2026, removing 42 spot tokens and 28 USDT-margined perpetual contracts by August 11, with delistings issued on average every 28 days compared to every 52 days in 2025. IOSG data shows that fully diluted valuation (FDV) and open interest (OI) are stronger indicators of delisting risk than trading volume. In 2026, spot tokens with FDV below $10 million face a 49% delisting rate, while no

According to Thailand's Prime Minister Office, heavy rainfall across multiple regions in recent days has disrupted transportation and caused flight cancellations, leaving tourists stranded. Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry has activated emergency response measures and dispatched staff to airports to assist affected visitors. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak has directed relevant departments to coordinate efforts in providing comprehensive assistance to impacted travelers.

Approximately $15.6 billion in Bitcoin options settled on Deribit on September 25, clearing a major concentration of derivatives positions. The options book represented roughly 182,000 BTC, with calls outnumbering puts at 106,200 BTC of call open interest against 75,900 BTC of puts. After the settlement, Bitcoin traded around $83,600, pulling back from the week's intraday high near $87,000 but remaining above its earlier trading range. The large expiry did not trigger a broad market disruption;

According to Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan, the funding rate cap will be adjusted from 4% to 0.5% per hour in the next network upgrade. The adjustment is based on user feedback, and Yan noted that the cap is rarely reached in practice.

According to China's Foreign Ministry on September 27, Beijing acknowledged the U.S. shift from 'artificial intelligence' terminology to 'superintelligence' during recent high-level discussions. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that China respects the American position and welcomes the U.S. approach, noting that AI technology continues to evolve. Both sides will strengthen dialogue and seek consensus on the matter.

According to Xinhua, President Xi Jinping visited the United States from September 23-25 at the invitation of President Trump. During the state visit, the two leaders held in-depth talks on major bilateral and global issues, reaching new consensus and agreeing to define their relationship as "constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity." The visit has provided new strategic guidance for U.S.-China relations and expanded cooperation between the two countries.

According to ChainCatcher, FastBiz has accumulated $15.94 million in total ecosystem funding as of now, with over 37,000 users participating. Users can engage in ecosystem contributions using USDT or UNI based on protocol rules. The project is accelerating community building, ecosystem applications, and global market expansion.

According to SanDisk fiscal Q4 2026 results announced on August 5, 2026, the company reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $20.248 billion, up 175 percent year-over-year, with datacenter revenue reaching $5.153 billion and jumping 437 percent for the full year. The company posted a gross margin of 71.5 percent for fiscal 2026 and 84.6 percent in the fourth quarter alone, along with net income of $11.433 billion and diluted earnings per share of $73.76. Consumer revenue fell 32 percent sequentia

According to CCTV, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on the United States and Iran to return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on September 26, describing it as a fair agreement signed by the highest-level officials from both sides. Lavrov added that building mutual trust between Arab nations and Iran is essential for resolving regional crises in the Middle East.

According to F&Guide, South Korea's stock market showed a sharp 'K-shaped' divergence in Q3 2026 earnings forecasts over the latest three-month period (June 22 – September 22). Export-focused conglomerates surged, with HD Hyundai's operating profit estimate jumping 54.4% to 3.12 trillion Korean won, while SK, LS, and GS rose 54.1%, 31%, and 29.3% respectively, buoyed by global infrastructure investment demand. Domestic and consumer-focused stocks declined sharply. Hansam fell 24.5%, E-Mart dropp

According to crypto analyst Ali, whales accumulated over 1.14 billion DOGE worth approximately $112 million over the past 96 hours. Dogecoin is currently trading near the $0.098 resistance level, a price zone where approximately 28 billion DOGE were previously exchanged. The sustained accumulation activity follows the broader market dynamics in the DOGE trading range.

According to Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff, the upcoming network upgrade will increase HIP-4 deployment limits. The active results cap per deployer will rise from 100 to 200, while the daily deployment limit will increase from 500 to 1000 results per deployer. Additionally, the funding rate cap will be adjusted from 4% per hour to 0.5% per hour. Jeff noted these changes are based on feedback from the community builder ecosystem.