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Trump Signs Order Allowing Duty-Free Red-Dyed Diesel Purchases

On October 6, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing all Americans to purchase duty-free red-dyed diesel. Red dye is typically used to mark diesel fuel exempt from federal excise taxes, which is usually reserved for agricultural and industrial uses. The order represents a significant policy shift in fuel taxation rules.
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South Korea's Securities Firms Fail to Boost Cybersecurity Staff for 6 Years Despite 15% Surge in Trading

According to the Financial Supervisory Service, South Korea's top 10 securities firms had 131 cybersecurity staff as of mid-2026, with information protection representing 9.78% of IT personnel for the sixth consecutive year. Meanwhile, their IT investment growth rate (6.19%) lagged significantly behind KOSPI's daily average trading volume increase (15.44%), and from 2021 to 2025, IT investment rose 42.1% while cybersecurity personnel increased only 26.3%. External hackers have reportedly conduct
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06:09
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Ondo Finance Launches Ondo Private Markets With $3.7B TVL Across Tokenized Securities

According to BlockBeats, Ondo Finance launched Ondo Private Markets today (October 6), offering tokenized notes that provide on-chain exposure to private companies. The first target is an artificial intelligence sector Pre-IPO company, with trading beginning this week on secondary markets. The platform's existing tokenized equities and U.S. Treasury offerings have accumulated $3.7 billion in TVL and over 1 million cumulative holders. Tokens can be freely transferred on-chain and integrated with
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Amosense SOFC Expansion on Track, Bloom Energy Eyes 5GW Capacity by 2027

According to Research Aleum, Amosense's solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) substrate expansion for Bloom Energy is advancing, with Bloom Energy targeting 5GW production capacity by 2027. The analyst forecasts annual demand for substrate units could reach approximately 200 million units at the 5GW production level. Research Aleum initiated coverage of Amosense on October 6 with a positive outlook and target stock price of 13,800 Korean won, implying 74.7% upside from current levels. The analyst noted A
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06:03
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Binance ETH Perpetual Long Orders Overwhelm Sell Side With $122M vs $66.49M

According to Liquid24/7.xyz monitoring data, Ethereum perpetual futures on Binance show significant long order imbalance today. Long orders totaled approximately $122 million compared to short orders of $66.49 million, representing a net long position of $55.85 million. ETH was trading near $2,695. On Binance spot markets, long orders exceeded short orders by $1.53 million, while Coinbase spot showed the opposite trend, with short orders leading by $9.16 million. Smaller venues including OKX and
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06:03
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Ethereum Economic Zone Completes First Atomic Cross-Chain Transaction from L1 to L2

According to ChainCatcher, Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) successfully executed the first atomic cross-chain transaction from Ethereum mainnet L1 to L2, marking the first on-chain deployment of atomic synchronous composability. EEZ core contributor Eduardo Antuña announced the milestone on X, stating this represents the beginning of unified cross-layer interactions and liquidity consolidation across Ethereum.
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06:02
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Spain Plans Data Center Regulations Requiring 80% Renewable Energy Use Before Election

According to Jin10 and El País, Spain's government on October 6 is pushing new data center regulations through emergency procedures, with the rules expected to be submitted to the cabinet for review by end of October or early November. The regulations target major tech firms including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, requiring data centers to use renewable energy at least 80% of the time and to provide hourly proof of energy sources. The government aims to manage rapidly growing electricity demand
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South Korea PM Issues Financial Sector Security Directives on October 6 Following Data Breaches

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Prime Minister Han Sung-sook on October 6 directed financial regulators to expand security checks across the entire sector and strengthen customer protection measures following recent data breaches. The Premier chaired an interagency meeting on personal information leaks at financial and public institutions, ordering the Financial Services Commission to analyze the scope of incidents and ensure proper compensation for affected customers. The government
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Life Asset Management Backs Samsung Electronics Preferred Share Buyback Plan as Capital Efficiency Measure

According to Life Asset Management on October 6, the asset manager defended its proposal to prioritize preferred share buybacks for Samsung Electronics, arguing the strategy maximizes share repurchases rather than favoring certain shareholders. The firm stated it would welcome Samsung's decision to buy back and cancel both common and preferred shares. Life Asset Management cited Samsung's regulatory constraints under the Financial Holding Company Act, which requires financial subsidiaries to div
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06:02
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CFTC Chair Names Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP as Digital Commodities

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig recently named Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Stellar, Tezos and XRP as digital commodities, providing explicit guidance on the agency's regulatory classification of major blockchain assets. The inclusion of XRP and Solana carries particular significance, as both faced prior SEC enforcement actions alleging securities violations. Selig's designation signals a regulatory shift toward treating these assets as commodities rather than securitie
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Gemini Co-Founder Tyler Winklevoss Says Clear Crypto Rules Are Coming as U.S. Regulatory Framework Develops

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss said the United States is moving toward clear rules for cryptocurrency, signaling that years of regulatory uncertainty are shifting toward a defined framework for digital assets. Winklevoss made the comments as Washington pursues congressional legislation and regulatory initiatives to establish clearer boundaries for crypto exchanges, token issuers, stablecoins and decentralized-finance platforms. The statement reflects a material shift from the enforcement-dom
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Monochrome Exchange Launches Platform Token MCR, On-Chain Withdrawals Open November 6

According to Foresight News, Monochrome Exchange launched its platform token MCR today with MCR/USDT spot trading now available. MCR holders can use the token to reduce trading fees and participate in the platform's Launchpad and upcoming digital IPO. The token is supported by a quarterly buyback and burn program funded by platform profits. On-chain MCR withdrawals will open on November 6, coinciding with the end of the IEO lock-up period.
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South Korea's National Assembly Questions Officials Over Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Introduction

According to Digital Daily, South Korea's National Assembly Finance and Economics Committee held a hearing on October 6 to examine the introduction process of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investor losses. Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hyung-il and Financial Services Commission Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young faced questions about their participation in a closed-door meeting on January 13 led by presidential policy director Kim Yong-beom. Lee acknowledged attending the meeting
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