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Palantir CTO Claims AI Researchers Have Started Smoking to Signal Confidence in Cancer Cure

According to ChainCatcher, Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar recently stated in a CBS News "Face the Nation" interview that AI researchers have begun smoking to demonstrate confidence in artificial intelligence's potential to cure cancer. Sankar cited researchers' perspective: "I have great faith in AI; it will cure cancer, so I'm showing you I've put all my chips on the table." He did not name any specific researchers or cite survey data, offering the remark when pressed by host Ma
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Saudi Arabia Shifts FII to Hybrid Format Following Riyadh Airport Attack

According to Reuters, following a deadly attack on Riyadh airport last weekend, Saudi Arabia plans to convert its flagship Future Investment Initiative conference to a hybrid format, allowing corporate executives to participate remotely. Some attendees are still expected to travel in person, potentially landing at airports outside Riyadh or in neighboring Gulf states before traveling by car to the capital for the conference scheduled for later this month.
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U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rise 1.5% to 3.99M Units in September

According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S. existing-home sales in September reached 3.99 million units on an annualized, seasonally adjusted basis on October 13, up 1.5% from August and beating market expectations of 3.95 million. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted that despite the monthly increase, August and September combined marked the weakest two months for home sales this year, as recent mortgage rate increases have reduced qualified buyer demand. Regionally, September sal
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Arm Holdings Stock Falls 3.5% Today

Arm Holdings stock declined 3.5% today (October 13). The semiconductor design company's share price extended losses in today's trading session.
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Renault Threatens to Cut European Production by 300,000 Units if EU Maintains CO2 Rules

Renault CEO Francois Provost threatened on Tuesday at the Paris auto summit to reduce the company's European production by 300,000 units within a year if the EU does not relax its long-term carbon dioxide emission targets. Provost said the stricter regulatory requirements for automakers would leave him no choice but to propose the production cut to the board if the rules remain unchanged.
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South Korean Bank Jeonbuk Issues First Bitcoin-Collateralized Won Loans

According to ChainCatcher, Jeonbuk Bank has begun issuing bitcoin-collateralized won loans to enterprises, marking the first such offering by a South Korean commercial bank. Bitcoin collateral is held by a third-party custodian, and regulatory changes now allow the bank to sell pledged assets via court order to recover debt without taking physical possession of the bitcoin. The bank's representative confirmed to local media that at least one loan has been disbursed; however, loan amounts, intere
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N26 Appoints Marc Hess as CFO on October 15, Adding German Banking Veteran

On October 15, N26 appointed longtime banking executive Marc Hess as chief financial officer and managing director, completing a broad overhaul of its senior leadership. Hess replaces Arnd Schwierholz, who stepped down in August. Hess brings over 11 years of financial operations experience from Deutsche Postbank, where he served as CFO from 2007 and deputy CEO from 2015, followed by roles at Deutsche Bank and Aareal Bank (2018-2024). N26 generated EUR 501.6 million in revenue in 2025, up 13% yea
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OJK Indonesia Urges Youth to Understand Real World Asset Tokenization Risks

According to OJK's official announcement, Indonesia's Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) recently urged young people to understand the opportunities and risks associated with tokenizing Real World Assets (RWA). The guidance emphasizes consumer protection and legal awareness as digital finance evolves in Indonesia. The OJK's initiative aims to foster informed investors capable of navigating asset tokenization complexities and safeguarding themselves in the evolving financial landscape.
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Laplace Intelligence Presents Automated Red-Teaming Platform at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 13

According to TechCrunch, Laplace Intelligence presented its automated red-teaming platform for robotics and autonomous vehicles at TechCrunch Disrupt on October 13. The Ann Arbor-based startup, which uses AI agents to stress-test physical AI systems in simulation, has secured customers including Japanese trucking manufacturer Isuzu, autonomous trucking firm Bot Auto, and Nvidia.
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SpaceX Launches 6,300 Pounds of NASA Cargo on 35th ISS Supply Mission on October 13

According to NASA's official statement, SpaceX successfully launched over 6,300 pounds of cargo toward the International Space Station on October 13, marking its 35th commercial resupply mission for NASA. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with Dragon scheduled to autonomously dock at the ISS on October 15. The mission highlights SpaceX's reusable hardware strategy: the Falcon 9 first-stage booster completed its eighth flight, whil
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Base Launches Earn & Borrow Solution for Stablecoin Yields at 4.45% Average Rate

According to Base's official website and X account, on October 14, Base launched Earn & Borrow, a solution enabling platforms to offer users floating-rate stablecoin yields and crypto-backed loans on Base infrastructure. User yields from deposited stablecoins like USDC primarily derive from borrower interest on overcollateralized loans, with integration to Morpho and Aave lending protocols. Base's dollar stablecoin market currently shows an average yield of 4.45% excluding incentives.
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Iran Revolutionary Guard Navy Commander Says He Controls Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy Commander stated today that the force has transformed its tactical weaknesses into advantages, challenging the U.S. to verify who controls the Strait of Hormuz. The commander's remarks suggest Iran's readiness to defend its position in the strategic waterway, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments.
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Google Play Enables Private AI-Generated App Publishing for US Users 18+

According to TechCrunch, Google announced on October 14 that users can now generate Android apps using Google AI Studio and privately publish them on Google Play without coding experience. The personal apps will not appear in Play Store search results or listings and are accessible only to their creators. The feature is initially available to users 18 and older in the United States. Google plans to support sharing apps with a small circle of friends in coming months, with the possibility of form
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Goldman Sachs Prime Brokerage Revenue Surpasses Equity Trading in Q3, Up 96% YoY to $33.7B

Goldman Sachs disclosed on Tuesday that its prime brokerage revenue to hedge funds reached $33.7 billion in the third quarter, surpassing equity trading revenue for the first time. The figure marked a 96% year-over-year increase. Equity trading revenue, which includes stock intermediary services, totaled $30.8 billion, up 52% year-over-year, as large investors increased leverage amid volatile market conditions.
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Robinhood Introduces SPY and NVDA Trading Pairs for frxUSD

According to Frax Finance, Robinhood has introduced new trading pairs for frxUSD, including SPY and NVDA, as part of a strategic partnership with GigaDex. The initiative aims to enhance liquidity and create deeper markets within the Robinhood ecosystem, supporting better infrastructure for developers and traders in the crypto space.
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