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According to Xinhua News Agency, Papua New Guinea experienced a 6.0-magnitude earthquake today (October 13).

According to an X post on Tuesday, hardware wallet producer Trezor announced it would reduce its number of resellers as a "preventive step" following reports that malicious hardware implants had been discovered in competitor Ledger devices. Trezor said it had found "not a single piece of evidence" that its own devices were compromised, but stated it would remove certain resellers from its authorized list effective Jan. 1 and halt device shipments starting Tuesday. The move came days after Ledger

According to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukraine and Moldova took another step toward EU membership on October 13 by opening negotiation clusters on the internal market, as well as competitiveness and inclusive growth. Von der Leyen stated the EU will support both countries throughout their accession process.

According to ChainCatcher, Blockchain.com has applied for a license from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as both an exchange and futures commission merchant. The platform seeks to provide derivatives and prediction market services to retail and institutional customers in the United States, pending regulatory approval.

According to CNBC's interview on Tuesday, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell said artificial intelligence models "have to have safeguards and controls" and that government should play a role in regulating the technology. Dell compared AI to fire, which can heat homes or burn down villages, emphasizing the need for safety measures. He also called for companies building AI tools to set "bounded permissions," though he declined to specify what government regulation should look like.

According to Farside Investors data, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded $65.4 million in net outflows on October 12, accounting for the entire amount withdrawn from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs that day. Other tracked funds, including Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, reported zero net flows.

According to Axios, on October 8, Iambic launched its IPO roadshow at a $900 million valuation to raise approximately $160 million, the same day Bloomberg reported that Isomorphic Labs is in early funding talks at a valuation of at least $40 billion. Iambic has a cancer candidate in early clinical trials and has previously raised around $350 million from venture capital. The funding sources for Iambic's IPO include Stan Druckermiller's Duquesne Family Office and ARK Investment Management. The va

According to LidoFinance, staked ETH on Ethereum's 0x02 validators recently reached 40% for the first time, driven by the migration of 1.8 million ETH from Lido Core 0x01 validators to 0x02 credentials. Network-wide staking on 0x02 validators increased by 2.8 million ETH during the transition, reflecting growing adoption of the updated validator infrastructure.

According to climate activists conducting field investigations in German and Dutch oil and gas infrastructure, methane emissions have been detected at Uniper SE facilities and German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, indicating potential violations of air quality regulations. The survey covered emissions from four German LNG terminals. Uniper and Thyssengas acknowledged visible venting emissions at their operated facilities and stated they have minimized releases and reported findings to re

The New York Federal Reserve will conduct a small-scale forward start term repo operation on October 20 to test its preparedness to execute open market operations under Federal Reserve instructions.

According to ChainCatcher, on October 13, Avalanche announced that South Korea's Korea Securities Depository (KSD) will support the network's ledger as part of its infrastructure for the Korean securitized token market. Samsung SDS, which won the contract, is converting the testing platform into a production system supporting real transactions with a target completion date of February 2027. The infrastructure will cover issuance, trading, clearing, settlement, and investor rights management, ult

On Tuesday close on October 13, the US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, falling 0.19% to 158.32 yen, with intraday range of 158.69-157.83 yen. The euro gained 0.22% against the yen, while sterling rose 0.17%. The offshore yuan also weakened, with the yen advancing 0.18% against CNH.

On Tuesday (October 13), the ICE Dollar Index fell 0.41% to close at 102.167 points during the New York market close, tracking intraday lows. The Bloomberg Dollar Index declined 0.22% to 1224.71 points, with the day's trading range between 1227.30 and 1224.57 points.

According to the Token2049 conference in Singapore, OKX and ICE, the parent company of NYSE, announced a partnership to advance tokenization. The collaboration signals growing institutional interest in converting asset rights into digital tokens on blockchain networks. Industry participants are monitoring the partnership for new tokenized product offerings and its broader impact on crypto market adoption.

According to the World Gold Council, central banks are expected to purchase approximately 720 metric tonnes of gold in 2026, marking a roughly 15% decline from 2025 but remaining above pre-2022 levels. China and Poland are leading accumulation efforts, with China extending its buying streak to 23 consecutive months in September, and Poland accumulating approximately 90 tonnes year-to-date toward a longer-term 700-tonne target. Spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,158 per ounce on October 13, as higher U

According to Reuters, through October 8, OpenAI and Anthropic sought to maintain control over public releases of external AI safety assessment reports, despite publicly endorsing evaluator independence. The companies cited concerns about protecting proprietary information, specifically regarding on-site evaluations where external auditors access company systems. The dispute highlights tension between safeguarding trade secrets and enabling independent oversight. Anthropic stated that new evaluat

According to Bloomberg and CBOT, the Bloomberg Commodity Index for grains fell 0.28% to 32.3755 on Tuesday (October 13) in New York's closing session. CBOT corn futures declined 0.05%, wheat fell 0.50%, soybeans dropped 0.30%, soybean meal fell 1.44%, and soybean oil declined 0.95%. Livestock futures also fell, with lean hog futures down 0.59%, live cattle down 0.11%, and feeder cattle down 0.09%.

A UK cryptocurrency trader using the pseudonym 'realist' on X reported that three armed intruders broke into his home and forced him to transfer approximately $760,000 in digital assets on October 13. The attackers took roughly $40,000 from his main wallets and $720,000 held through a Ledger hardware wallet, along with a Rolex watch and his phone. The trader disclosed a Solana address that received the stolen assets, providing a public transaction trail. UK police attended the scene and treated

According to NEAR Protocol, the Robinhood Chain and NEAR Intents feature were launched at Token2049, designed to enhance cross-chain user interactions and streamline blockchain interoperability. The Bitwise NEAR ETF has recorded over $50 million in inflows, reflecting institutional interest in the developments. The protocol also co-hosted Quantum + Privacy Day, emphasizing quantum security innovations for blockchain networks.

BTRST surged 10.21% in the past hour to $0.060503, according to real-time trading data. The token reached a high of $0.060503 within the timeframe, with a low of $0.0537. Over the past 24 hours, BTRST has gained 11.57%, with 24-hour trading volume standing at $98,390.