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According to CoinGlass data, Ethereum rose 70.8% in Q3 2026, marking its strongest quarterly performance since the first quarter of 2021.

According to Cathie Wood, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Investments, on October 3, AI inference costs have achieved a 99.99% annual decline, which will have profound implications for overall economic pricing. Speaking on the latest episode of 'In The Know,' Wood noted that the current 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is at the historic midpoint level, contrasting with the true anomaly period of the 1970s through 1990s.

According to BlockBeats, on October 3, Trump pledged to distribute $5,000 to each adult U.S. citizen if Republicans secure control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The proposal requires all funds to be spent domestically. Based on approximately 240 million U.S. adults, the plan would cost roughly $1.2 trillion, making it one of the largest economic stimulus packages since the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Michael Saylor, STRC's 30-day historical volatility has dropped to 9%, now falling below that of SPY. STRC is a digital credit entity leveraging Bitcoin to create more stable investment opportunities. This volatility reduction is positioned as significant for income investors seeking lower-volatility digital assets.

According to Binance's official announcement on Twitter, the exchange will launch its financial intelligence initiative on October 5, 2026, at 12:00 UTC. The initiative integrates advanced analytics into the platform to enhance user trading experience. A livestream will showcase the new features and highlight their significance for traders and investors.

According to Newsis, South Korea's Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service announced on October 3 that they will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow (October 4) with CEOs and executives from all financial sectors to address a surge in AI-powered cyberattacks. The meeting, chaired by FSC Chairman Lee Euk-won and attended by FSS Governor Lee Chan-jin, will include representatives from banks, investment firms, insurers, credit specialists, savings banks, and virtual asset

On Saturday (October 3), explosion sounds were reported in Middle East sea areas, and Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly caught fire, according to reports. The incidents heighten geopolitical tensions in the region.

Last Friday, U.S. stock indexes delivered mixed weekly results after September's nonfarm payrolls report showed job additions of only 29,000 with unemployment rising to 4.2%, boosting expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at its October meeting. The Nasdaq climbed 0.45% for the week and hit an intraday all-time high, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.3% and the Dow fell 1.26%, pressured by elevated oil prices and rising bond yields. Nvidia punched through its May all-ti

According to BlockBeats, on October 3, the U.S. added only 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below the 90,000 expected, while August data was revised down by 133,000. Unemployment rose to 4.2%. CME FedWatch data shows the odds of a December rate hike now stand at 66.1%, with October's hold probability at 83.9%. Next week will focus on the Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes (due Thursday), the G7's planned release of 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel reserves, and U.S. ISM

According to FinanceFeeds, NEAR Intents recovered the full $3.8 million stolen during this week's security breach on Oct. 2, with General Manager Alex Shevchenko confirming the assets had been "sent back in full." The return came before the 48-hour deadline offered by the protocol after it identified the alleged attacker. The recovered assets arrived through multiple routes across different blockchains. Public analysis showed approximately 34.59 Bitcoin, representing close to $3 million, moved i

According to ChainCatcher, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood stated at a Robinhood summit in Houston that investors should shift focus from "following developers" to "following agents"—software capable of executing tasks and spending capital, not just answering questions. She emphasized that as AI agents transition from answering to taking financial actions, the infrastructure they use becomes critical. SharpLink co-CEO Joseph Chalom, former head of digital assets at BlackRock, argued that AI agent fin

According to the financial investment industry, 10 South Korean securities firms issued or planned 3.5 trillion won in subordinated bonds on October 4 to expand capital for business growth. The issuance supports expansion of retail and investment banking operations, comprehensive investment accounts, and commercial paper business. Hana Securities became the first Korean securities firm to issue dollar-denominated subordinated bonds, raising $300 million with a 30-year maturity and call option af

South Korea's KOSDAQ Index surged past the 900-point threshold on October 2, reaching an intraday high of 903.49 points before closing at 893.29 points. The rally marks a 13% gain compared to the September low of 790.21 points, signaling renewed investor appetite in mid-cap and small-cap stocks. The rebound has been driven by semiconductor-related supply chain companies and institutional buying, with fund managers and pension funds accumulating positions worth approximately 1.01 trillion won sin

According to the TRUMP meme coin's official account, the top 185 registered token holders will attend a gala dinner with President Trump on November 22 at Trump National, his Virginia golf club. The top 29 holders will receive a VIP reception with Trump and an unnamed guest, while the top four will receive an 18-karat gold Trump watch. No attendees will receive a private meeting with the President, the event page clarified. Participants are ranked by a time-weighted score that rewards holding mo

According to Iran International, Iran is reviewing a new U.S. nuclear proposal transmitted through Qatar on October 3. The proposal outlines a roadmap and timeline for final negotiations based on the Islamabad framework but seeks to advance nuclear talks sooner. Iran maintains its requirement that the U.S. fulfill prior commitments, including sanctions relief and release of frozen funds. Iran's seven key conditions remain unchanged.

According to OKX, Zcash (ZEC) briefly broke below $1300 and recovered to $1307.29 on October 3, declining nearly 5% over the past 24 hours.

According to ChainCatcher, TRON DeFi Summer S3 will launch on Oct 4 at 08:00 SGT with a total reward pool of $2 million distributed across four assets: $1 million in TRX, $600,000 in USDD, $300,000 in JST, and $100,000 in SUN. The 60-day boosted APR incentive will be accessible through Binance Wallet DeFi on JustLend DAO. S2 participants will automatically qualify for S3 rewards without additional action.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Coinbase's chief commercial officer said today the company is partnering with advisors from six global systemically important banks to increase Bitcoin exposure. The executive stated the move aims to expand the market and provide individuals with more pathways to access Bitcoin.

According to WuBlockchain and DefiLlama data, Solana generated $1.09 million in fees over the past 24 hours, emerging as a leading performer in the blockchain ecosystem. In stark contrast, 71% of tracked blockchains generated zero fees during the same period, with 514 out of 558 monitored blockchains earning less than $1,000. This disparity highlights Solana's competitive advantage amid broader market activity fluctuations.

According to Russian Defense Ministry, Russian forces struck a cargo vessel at Odesa port on October 3 afternoon using attack drones, the vessel was transporting military supplies intended for Ukraine. The Defense Ministry stated that Russian military continued targeting maritime vessels supplying Ukrainian forces.