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According to Starknet, the network recently released an operator checklist for version 0.14.4, mandating upgrades to Pathfinder v0.24.0 or Juno v0.16.6 for node operators. The update aims to improve gas pricing and gateway APIs, with Juno operators given an estimated 50 minutes to complete the upgrade on full nodes. These infrastructure enhancements are designed to optimize transaction efficiency and network performance.

According to Coinglass data, Binance saw net inflows of $207 million USDT in the past 24 hours.

According to Stocktwits, on Tuesday, Google agreed to purchase approximately 3,590 megawatts of electricity from Constellation Energy (CEG), the largest U.S. nuclear operator, through two long-term contracts. The first is a 20-year power-purchase agreement covering 890 megawatts of upgrades across 11 reactors in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with Constellation investing more than $4.3 billion. The second is a 15-year supply contract for an additional 2,700 megawatts. Initial output is

According to statements by Yemen's Houthi movement cited by CCTV, the group repelled multiple Saudi attempts to advance toward the Strait of Mandab on October 6, using 10 ballistic missiles against the targets. The Houthis claimed the strikes caused dozens of casualties and destroyed numerous military vehicles. Saudi Arabia conducted 66 airstrikes and missile attacks on Houthi-controlled areas in the past 24 hours, according to the statement. Since the military escalation began, Saudi airstrikes

WTI November crude oil futures closed at $89.44 per barrel today (October 6). NYMEX November natural gas futures settled at $3.1140 per million British thermal units, while November gasoline futures closed at $3.2732 per gallon and November heating oil at $4.5694 per gallon. Abu Dhabi Murban crude oil futures fell 3.92% to $104.81 per barrel.

According to the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), on October 6, the organization's white paper, "Modern Foundations of Personal Finance: Literacy and Infrastructure in the Digital Economy," was selected as one of five winning papers in DC Fintech Week's 2026 Call for Papers and named 2026 Featured Research. DC Fintech Week 2026 will take place October 13-16 in Washington, D.C. The paper, led by DSA Senior Policy Advisor Molly Woodman, examines how the shift to digital financial systems is out

According to Reuters, Russia's digital ruble accounts reached 220,000 in its first month since the September 1 launch, nearly four times the central bank's forecast of roughly 60,000 accounts. Deputy Governor Zulfiya Kakhrumanova confirmed the early adoption vastly exceeded expectations, offering a test case for whether CBDCs can move beyond pilot programs to real-world adoption.

According to Lebanon's National News Agency, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated on October 6 that Israeli military withdrawal from Lebanon is a necessary condition for resolving the conflict. Qassem said Hezbollah will continue to resist as long as Israeli forces remain in Lebanese territory.

Hark, a startup founded by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock less than a year ago, launched Hark Pro today, its AI personal assistant designed to automate computer tasks while prioritizing user privacy. The service is available for free with a paid subscription tier for heavy users. Unlike competitors such as Muse and Instinct, Hark differentiates itself by explicitly rejecting data harvesting and profiling practices. According to Abidhur Chowdhury, who leads design at Hark and previously worked

According to CNBC, Meta, Walmart, Stripe, and enterprise AI startup Sierra on October 2026 published a new open standard called the "personal agent protocol" to regulate how artificial intelligence agents interact with businesses. The initiative, led by Sierra co-founder and OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor, aims to establish authentication and security standards for AI agents accessing business systems and customer data. Taylor told CNBC that without such a standard, companies face uncertainty disti

According to MarketWatch, on October 6, Elon Musk shared a report on X indicating that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is exploring collaboration with his Terafab project, describing the discussion as preliminary but noting "something could come of it." Intel shares fell 2.65% the previous day and dropped an additional 2.6% intraday on October 6. TSMC gained 2.7%, reaching a record close of $485.80 per share. Previously, Intel was expected to be Terafab's primary participant an

According to CNBC on October 6, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned that France's debt crisis cannot be resolved through gradual reforms and requires 'hard measures.' Ermotti noted that France's borrowing costs have risen above those of Greece and Italy, with the 10-year government bond yield surging approximately 66 basis points in September. He compared the current European bond market turmoil to the 2011 eurozone crisis, cautioning that resolving France's crisis may prove more challenging given the

According to China Earthquake Networks Center, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Tokson County in Turpan, Xinjiang on October 7 at 2:15 AM (42.27°N, 88.14°E). The final official assessment is pending.

According to FinanceFeeds, stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain has applied to establish a federally chartered national trust bank in New York to bring digital asset custody, stablecoin reserve management and dollar-backed stablecoin issuance under direct Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supervision. If approved, the proposed Rain National Trust Bank would provide fiduciary custody of digital assets and US dollars for institutional clients, manage reserves for permitted stablecoin is

According to Pyth Network, Real World Asset Perpetuals recorded $638 billion in trading volume and $12.61 billion in open interest during September, both new highs for the sector. The data, shared via the network's official social media account, reflects growing trader engagement in RWA derivatives. Notably, 90.5% of RWA Perps were priced by Pyth Network, underscoring its central role in the market.

RLC plunged 10.12% to $0.764 in the last hour today (October 6), down from an earlier peak of $1.0724. Trading volume surged to approximately $64.59 million over the past 24 hours, reflecting heightened activity as traders reacted to the sharp decline. Despite the recent drop, RLC is still up 7.12% over the past 24 hours, with a day low of $0.7557.

According to a research report released Tuesday, Man Group questions the consensus that high inflation is detrimental to U.S. Treasury bonds. The study found that inflation itself is not inherently harmful; rather, rapid price acceleration is the primary driver of bond losses. When inflation remains in the 2%-4% range, 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds have historically delivered an average annual nominal return of 6.9% during such periods. The analysis suggests bonds retain a place in long-term inves

According to an Al Mayadeen television interview on October 7, Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of Yemen's Houthi political bureau, stated that Turkey and Pakistan are unlikely to enter the Yemen conflict directly. Bukhaiti noted that Houthis have sealed a breach in the Taiz front line, with advances toward Taiz city continuing. He warned Saudi Arabia against attempting to expand the conflict or internationalize the war, asserting that Houthis now possess the capability to close all Saudi airports

According to Nike's 10-K filing reviewed by Protos, the sportswear company spent $12.1 billion repurchasing its own stock since June 2022, but those shares are now worth approximately $4.2 billion as of today (October 6, 2026), resulting in a $7.9 billion opportunity cost. Nike paid an average of $97.57 per share for 124.4 million shares during the buyback period, while the stock opened at $33.70 today, representing a 71% decline. The company's market capitalization collapsed from $187 billion i

According to Representative Don Davis, the North Carolina lawmaker introduced the No Betting on Your Own Race Act on Monday, prohibiting federal candidates, their campaigns, spouses and children from buying, selling or holding contracts related to their elections on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The bill proposes a $10,000 civil penalty for each violation or three times any potential financial gains from such trades. Although the legislation will not be addressed before