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The Aptos Foundation has restructured APT token economics in October 2026 via Aptos Improvement Proposal 140 (AIP-140), committing to permanently lock and stake 210 million APT while reducing annual staking rewards from 5.19% to 2.6%. The locked tokens, representing 18% of circulating supply and 37% of the Foundation's original mainnet allocation, will remain staked indefinitely to support operating expenses but will not be sold or distributed. The overhaul also introduces a 2.1 billion APT maxi

According to Yonhapinfomax, Japanese government bond yields declined across the entire curve today (October 9). The 10-year yield fell 5.04 basis points to 3.0359%, while the 30-year yield dropped 11.77 basis points to 4.0676%. The decline was driven by strength in U.S. Treasury markets following solid demand at the U.S. 30-year bond auction on October 8, which eased global bond market rate pressures. Market expectations for delayed interest rate increases from the Bank of Japan also supported b

According to ChainCatcher, Frax, a U.S.-based stablecoin and payments company, has submitted an application to ICANN for the .frax top-level domain in 2026, marking the first TLD application from a crypto company. The application is supported by MarkMonitor, an ICANN-accredited domain registrar. If approved, .frax will function as a global internet TLD similar to .com and .org. Frax plans to integrate domain management through Frax Name Service on its Fraxtal blockchain while maintaining DNS com

According to BlockBeats, on October 9, Justin Sun stated in a podcast that he converted all his assets to cryptocurrency since 2012, driven not by profit motives but by the need for a "system upgrade." He compared the decision to purchasing iPhone on its launch, saying the reason was belief in the technology representing the future rather than earning potential. Sun argued that traditional assets like real estate and vehicles belong to the old era and cannot be "translated to machines," whereas

According to Japan's Meteorological Agency, the strongest El Niño phenomenon on record will continue through the winter season with a 100% probability.

According to Guru Club, the Research Institute of Industry and Planning under China's Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) released a research report titled "Development Research on AI Computing Infrastructure for Token Services (2026)" on October 9 at the 16th Smart City and Intelligent Economy Expo. The report addresses five key dimensions: market characteristics, policy guidance, regional layout, technical breakthroughs, and industrial ecosystem development for token-o

According to CME data, on October 8, gold trading volume declined to 165,568 contracts while open interest increased to 399,143 contracts. In contrast, silver trading volume and open interest both rose to 56,558 and 107,939 contracts respectively, while copper climbed to 68,411 and 306,738 contracts. WTI crude oil saw the strongest activity, with volume reaching 1,228,579 contracts and open interest at 1,904,616 contracts.

According to Jin10, spot platinum rose 3% to $1,678.15 per ounce today (October 9).

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, sea surface temperature anomaly in El Niño monitoring zone reached +4.0°C in September, marking the highest level on record.

According to Barron's citing ING, AI capital spending is expected to contribute about one-third of U.S. GDP growth in 2026, covering computing equipment, software, and data centers. The estimate aligns with analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis showing that AI-related investments accounted for 39% of U.S. GDP growth in the third quarter of 2025. While productivity gains remain unproven, major capital investments are already supporting economic growth. The U.S. Department of Defense

According to ARK Investment Management analysts Tasha Keeney and Daniel Maguire, Rocket Lab shares (RKLB) gained over 1% overnight heading into Friday as the firm highlighted Neutron's planned payload capacity and satellite operators' urgent need for launch access. Neutron targets 13,000 kilograms of payload capacity, approaching SpaceX's Falcon 9 at approximately 17,000 kilograms in a partially reusable configuration, though Rocket Lab is still targeting Neutron's delivery to the launch pad in

According to Societe Generale strategists reported by Jin10 on October 9, high inflation combined with weak economic growth makes inflation-linked bonds more attractive for fixed-income portfolios. The strategists noted that Middle East tensions have reintroduced inflation risks despite recent overall inflation decline. The bank expects energy cost increases will have delayed indirect effects that gradually transmit across the economy.

According to Xinhua News Agency, Indonesian President Prabowo on October 8 launched 11 Chinese-invested mining downstream projects in North Maluku, with total investment reaching approximately $10.2 billion. The projects span battery manufacturing, nickel-cobalt materials, electrolytic aluminum, new energy engineering machinery, and commercial vehicle production.

According to Xiaomi's official customer service staff, Mi 17 Ultra prices have increased by 1,000 yuan across all configurations as of recently. The standard 12GB+512GB model has risen from 6,999 yuan to 7,999 yuan, the 16GB+512GB variant from 7,499 yuan to 8,499 yuan, and the 16GB+1TB version from 8,499 yuan to 9,499 yuan. The company confirmed that current retail prices on Xiaomi's official website serve as the market reference point.

In September, Kazakhstan's National Bank reported net gold and foreign exchange reserves of $64.287 billion, marking a 5.7% monthly decline.

According to Bank of Poland Deputy Governor Kotecki, the central bank may raise interest rates by 25 basis points in November if inflation forecasts do not show CPI approaching 2.5% by the end of 2027 or early 2028.

According to Ray Dalio at the Forbes Global CEO Conference on October 7, the artificial intelligence bubble is approaching a critical breaking point. The Bridgewater Associates founder stated that billionaires' paper wealth does not equal accessible cash, and forced liquidations—potentially triggered by wealth taxes or other measures—could accelerate or trigger the bubble's collapse. Meanwhile, U.S. stock market concentration is amplifying AI-related risks. Data from Creative Planning shows that

According to Reuters, on Thursday, October 8, SpaceX agreed to acquire up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band to formally compete with major U.S. mobile carriers. CEO Elon Musk said on social media the move was "the last critical piece of the spectrum puzzle needed for SpaceX to provide complete phone coverage in America." Telecom stocks declined following the announcement. Shares of AT&T, T-Mobile US, Verizon, and Comcast each fell more than 5 percent in extended trading, whi

Following the release of U.S. non-farm employment data on October 9, Bitcoin surged to $87,000 before retreating to $86,773. The cryptocurrency is up more than 3% for the day.

According to ChainCatcher, Anyflo, an enterprise stablecoin payment orchestration service incubated by Mysten Labs, emerged from stealth on October 8 during Singapore's TOKEN2049 at the Sui Basecamp. The company announced the acquisition of Native through a talent acquisition, with Native's co-founders including Robert Zaremba joining Anyflo. Mysten Labs is investing $1 million in Anyflo. Prior to the acquisition, Native had raised just under $2 million and ranked in the top five among 630 proje