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According to Whale Alert, on October 2, 2026, 929 BTC (valued at approximately $79 million) were transferred from an unknown wallet to Coinbase. The transaction highlights notable on-chain activity in the Bitcoin ecosystem as traders monitor large-scale movements to assess potential shifts in market liquidity and dynamics.

According to SolanaFloor, Solana reported app revenue of $365 million in Q3 2026, up 42.6% quarter-over-quarter. The blockchain has maintained revenue leadership across all chains for the 10th consecutive quarter, solidifying its position as the dominant platform for decentralized applications. Pumpfun, fomo, and AxiomExchange were the primary revenue contributors to the network.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on October 2 in a video statement that "the truth is becoming clearer" regarding the Dubai airline cockpit conflict, adding that the attacker was influenced by extremist ideology and intended to crash the aircraft. Netanyahu stated that Israel is investigating whether the attacker acted under external direction, vowing that "whoever is behind this will pay a heavy price."

According to Israeli media reports, on October 2, Israel's Central Elections Committee demanded that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir delete a controversial video posted on social media. According to The Haaretz, the video showed Ben-Gvir confronting a Palestinian detainee and threatening him with "I will kill you" and "I will execute you." Ben-Gvir also claimed he was "proud" of making the detainee's imprisonment conditions more difficult.

According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations office, a tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz today. The strike caused a small-scale fire on board and resulted in power loss. The vessel remained operational with no reported casualties or environmental damage. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.

According to Bitget data, on October 2, spot silver broke below the $60 per ounce level to $59.916, declining 1.75% intraday.

According to Reuters, prediction market platform Kalshi is in advanced talks this week to raise approximately $1 billion at a $40 billion valuation, nearly double the $22 billion valuation it commanded in May. Existing investors Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management are leading the round, potentially joined by Tiger Global Management and Dragoneer Investment Group. Meanwhile, blockchain exchange Blockchain.com is seeking about $500 million in an IPO at a $4 billion to $6 billion valuation—si

According to Zano's post-mortem announcement, an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the newly introduced Gateway Address system to create approximately 36.9 million unauthorized ZANO tokens and 1.8 quadrillion Freedom Dollar (fUSD) tokens. The attacker registered a Gateway Address on August 28 and first exploited the flaw on August 29, generating roughly 18.4 million ZANO in a single transaction that remained undetected for nearly a month. On September 25, the attacker returned to create anot

The MSCI Nordic Index rose 0.8% on Thursday, posting its largest single-day gain since September 17, and closed at 386.26 points. The Nordic industrials sector led gains across all ten sectors. Vestas Wind Systems surged 5.5%, outperforming other Nordic equities.

On October 2, major European stock indexes closed higher. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.72% to 631.17 points, declining approximately 1.1% for the week. The STOXX 50 index gained 0.99% to 6236.57 points, down about 1% weekly. The FTSE Eurofirst 300 index closed up 0.71% to 2521.57 points.

European stock indices closed with mixed performance on October 2. Germany's DAX 30 index rose 1.15% to 25,225.22 points, though the gauge has declined approximately 0.7% on a weekly basis. France's benchmark equity index gained 0.78%, while Italy's index advanced 0.4%, partially offset by a 1% decline in Italian banking stocks. The UK index closed up 0.3%.

According to CoinGlass data cited by @TomLeeTracker, Ethereum rose 70.8% during Q3 2026, marking its strongest quarterly performance since Q1 2021.

MAGIC surged 10.28% in 60 minutes, reaching $0.0665. Over the past 24 hours, the token climbed 24.77% with trading volume of $8.6 million, indicating strong market participation.

According to Iraq, Iranian airlines (excluding Mahan Air) have been authorized to operate 40 daily flights to the city of Najaf. The decision represents a policy shift in air connectivity between the two neighboring countries.

According to Chainlink's official statement, the network reported record inbound interest at the Sibos conference today (October 2), marking the highest level of attention the platform has ever experienced. Financial institutions are increasingly exploring Chainlink's decentralized oracle network as blockchain integration in traditional finance gains momentum.

Tesla reported third-quarter global deliveries of 486,532 units on October 2, topping Bloomberg's average estimate of 463,761 units and Visible Alpha's forecast of 456,896 units. The result signals stabilization in core auto sales after two consecutive years of decline. The stock rose 4% in early trading, with shares hitting $373.37 by midday. Analysts have raised full-year 2026 delivery forecasts from 1.65 million to 1.82 million units, reflecting improved demand outlook driven by European mark

According to Gate data, gold (XAUUSD) fell to $4,147.21 per ounce in the past 24 hours, declining 0.2% over the period.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the U.S. dollar index declined to 101.789 on October 2 morning, down 0.268 points (0.263%) from the previous close of 102.057, after weaker-than-expected September employment data pressured the currency. U.S. non-farm payrolls increased only 29,000 in September versus the consensus estimate of 90,000 and 133,000 the previous month, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. According to CME FedWatch data, futures markets now price in an 83.9% probability that the

According to Circle's official statement, on October 1, the USDC and EURC issuer urged the European Commission to replace MiCA's fixed stablecoin reserve deposit thresholds (30% to 60%) with a more flexible liquidity-based requirement. Circle said the current mandatory deposit requirements increase exposure to banking-sector credit and counterparty risks. The company submitted its response to the European Commission's targeted MiCA review consultation, drawing on two years of operating experienc

On October 1, 2026, Federal Reserve Governor Waller delivered remarks on economic data at the St. Louis Fed, according to the official Federal Reserve statement. His comments focused on recent economic trends and their potential implications for monetary policy decisions, including the Federal Reserve's ongoing monitoring of inflation and employment data.