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According to recent data, Coinbase tokenized stocks led DeFi deposits with a $5.6 million increase over the past week, outpacing competitors Robinhood and Binance, which recorded increases of $1.8 million and $1.6 million respectively. The surge reflects growing investor interest in crypto-based equities.

Tavus unveiled Griffin on October 1, a new AI model called a Human Interaction Model designed to understand and generate face-to-face conversation. According to the company's research, 48% of the 54 participants believed they were speaking with a real human after a one-minute video call, compared to 2.4% for its previous system. On NVIDIA's VideoFDB benchmark for live audio and video conversation, Griffin-Lite, the tested version, ranked first with a generation score of 3.83 out of 5, versus 2.8

According to FBI and U.S. Coast Guard investigators, hackers compromised the propulsion system of a massive tanker approaching the Texas coast this summer, temporarily granting external actors access to the vessel's digital systems. The incident prompted U.S. military and intelligence officials to heighten vigilance regarding ongoing cyber threats to maritime infrastructure, corroborating earlier warnings about potential attacks on the shipping sector.

According to NVIDIA's announcement on October 2, the company will launch a 64GB version of DGX Spark on October 23 at $4,999, enabling developers to run AI models and agents locally without relying on cloud services. The new configuration will be offered by Acer, ASUS, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, and MSI. The 64GB model supports up to 100 billion parameter models and includes the GB10 Grace Blackwell processor, DGX OS, and NVIDIA's AI software platform. Two devices can be connected via built-in networki

According to JPMorgan estimates, MSCI is considering removing Strategy, Metaplanet, and uranium-focused Yellow Cake from its main indexes, a decision expected by October 16. The potential move could force related funds to sell approximately $2.8 billion of Strategy shares. Bitcoin Policy Institute's Conner Brown noted the selection criteria depend on "managed assets," though neither U.S. GAAP nor IFRS have provided clear definitions for this term.

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Wednesday he is skeptical of claims that the broader U.S. economy is contracting outside of artificial intelligence infrastructure investments. Speaking at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Kashkari stated that corporate profits across many industries have grown significantly, not solely in sectors directly related to AI infrastructure development.

Petrobras' Chief Executive Officer announced the company will deploy drilling vessels to commence operations on three new oil wells beginning in the first quarter of 2027.

Porsche has written off its PIONΞERS CIRCLE NFT project, leaving holders with digital assets down 96% from peak values. According to Protos, the collection's floor price has fallen from 0.911 ETH at launch in 2023 to just 0.077 ETH, representing an 85% decline below the original mint price. The NFT initiative, which provided holders access to exclusive events and awards, was framed by Porsche as an "experimentation" and "shared adventure." Despite the shutdown, Porsche stated the NFTs will remai

According to The Information, CEO Nathan McCauley informed Anchorage Digital employees of a 17% workforce reduction this week. The $4.2 billion federally chartered digital asset bank, which had approximately 400 employees globally as of February, would reduce its headcount by roughly 68 people at that level. The layoffs coincide with prolonged weakness in crypto markets. Bitcoin briefly recovered above $87,000 on Friday but remains significantly below its $126,000 peak from October 2025, suggest

Petrobras' CEO announced the company expects to complete drilling of its first well in the Amazon Estuary by the end of October.

According to @arbitrum, PGA generated over $136,000 in fee revenue within its first week since launching on Arbitrum One on September 25. Approximately 50% of all transactions included a priority fee, indicating strong user engagement and willingness to pay for faster processing on the network.

WTI crude oil November futures closed at $91.11 per barrel on October 2. Abu Dhabi Murban crude futures fell 0.91% to $108.40 per barrel, up 9.44% for the week. NYMEX natural gas November futures settled at $3.0350 per MMBtu, while November gasoline and heating oil futures closed at $3.3124 per gallon and $4.5011 per gallon, respectively.

According to Uniswap Labs, the protocol is advising SMBC Nikko, one of Japan's largest securities firms, on the integration and liquidity deployment for a new compliant trading venue. The partnership aims to establish a trading platform that adheres to Japan's stringent regulatory requirements, with an anticipated on-chain launch in mid-2027.

According to Odaily, BNB Chain's tokenized stocks and ETF assets have surpassed $1 billion in total value, becoming the first blockchain network to reach this milestone.

According to Odaily, Pudgy Penguins and LINE FRIENDS announced a limited collaboration series featuring plush toys, blind boxes, and collectible merchandise. The collection is now available at LINE FRIENDS physical stores and online channels across Asia.

According to Nikkei Asia, Seagate (STX) and Western Digital (WDC) shares fell 12% and 11%, respectively, on Friday after the outlet reported that Toshiba plans to invest 60 billion yen in its Philippines facilities to double production capacity for AI data-center drives by fiscal 2027. Analysts at Morgan Stanley, Rosenblatt, and Citi maintained positive ratings on both stocks, arguing that Toshiba's expansion is unlikely to close the industry's supply gap or erase pricing power driven by AI dema

According to FinanceFeeds, Cboe Global Markets is exploring perpetual futures tied to the VIX, potentially adapting one of cryptocurrency's key derivatives structures to Wall Street's main volatility benchmark. The proposal currently remains at an early stage, with no contract specifications, regulatory filing or launch timetable disclosed. The structure would remove expiry dates from conventional VIX futures, allowing traders to maintain continuous volatility exposure through a funding mechanis

According to Peskov, Russia's presidential spokesman, Russia has not held bilateral talks on Black Sea security with any country as of today (October 2), though it remains open to dialogue on the matter with all nations. Peskov made the statement in response to questions on whether Russia was considering bilateral agreements on Black Sea security with India, Egypt, and Turkey.

According to Bloomberg, Absa bank in Johannesburg became Africa's first bank to offer Bitcoin custody services, primarily targeting institutional clients. Rob Downes, head of digital assets at Absa's corporate and investment banking division, stated that Bitcoin is the largest asset held in custody, with plans to expand to additional asset classes. Global banks are increasingly integrating cryptocurrency services; BNY Mellon launched digital asset custody in 2022, while Deutsche Bank plans to in