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According to ChainCatcher, citing company statements, Chinese chipmaker CXMT (Changxin Memory Technologies) has achieved key progress on a new 4F² memory structure, with plans to launch server memory products based on this design by the end of 2026. CXMT president Cao Kanyu announced the development at an industry event in Shanghai. The 4F² structure enables higher memory density by accommodating more storage units per chip compared to the current mainstream 6F² DRAM standard, while improving ef

According to ChainCatcher, two Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets transferred 4,393 ETH to Kraken 4 hours ago, worth approximately $11.13 million. The transfer was monitored by on-chain analyst Ember.

According to Yonhapnews Infomax, South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hyung-il announced today (October 12) the establishment of a 3 trillion won ($2.3 billion) overseas construction fund to support domestic companies' overseas projects. The initiative aims to expand package-based contracts covering development, construction, and maintenance services. Lee identified potential external risks including global high interest rates, major economies' fiscal risks, and possible AI investment adjustm

According to Yonhapinfomax, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor posted on X yesterday (October 11) signaling additional Bitcoin purchases. In his post, Saylor shared a chart marking his Bitcoin acquisition history with orange circles and wrote, 'There's always room for more orange.' The market is interpreting the post as a buy signal, following a pattern from September and early October when Saylor made similar posts before announcing purchases via SEC filings the following Monday. As of Octob

According to Yonhapinfomax, Hyundai Wia reported third quarter operating profit forecast of 52.5 billion won, up 1.35% year-over-year, with sales projected at 2.1 trillion won, down 1.07% despite Hyundai Motor's labor strike and Russia operations halt. Kia secured a wage agreement without labor disputes for six consecutive years, boosting global wholesale sales 7.8% and providing crucial support. Hyundai Wia's module business derives 100% revenue from Kia, insulating it from Hyundai's production

According to Bloomberg (October 11), prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket recorded $8.56 billion in combined trading volume over the weekend, driven by NFL and NCAA events. The platforms achieved this record across two consecutive days, with their weekly combined trading volume reaching $2.22 billion—also a record, according to data compiled by Dune Analytics.

According to Bloomberg, on October 11, Xpeng said it can fine-tune its advanced driver-assistance software for European markets with as little as one ten-thousandth of the data required to train its underlying AI models. The company adapted the system from one European country to another in approximately two weeks, according to Liu Xianming, head of general intelligence. Xpeng remains on track to introduce Navigation Guided Pilot in Europe in 2027, pending regulatory approval. The rollout depend

According to Alternative.me, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index rose to 69 today (October 12), up from 61 yesterday, indicating market greed.

According to Morgan Stanley, global AI-related debt issuance dropped to $23 billion in September, falling more than 50% from August levels and marking the steepest decline since a record $113 billion peak in June. The sharp pullback follows a wave of large debt offerings earlier this year, when companies rushed to finance data centers and semiconductor infrastructure. U.S. blue-chip technology firms issued approximately $306 billion in investment-grade debt during January through August, but AI-

According to CITIC Securities, Hong Kong stocks have fundamentally bottomed out and begun recovering in October 2026, with earnings growth accelerating and valuations becoming increasingly attractive. The Hang Seng Index trades at 10.0x dynamic P/E, near its 29th percentile, while the Hang Seng Tech Index has fallen to 14.6x P/E, approaching historic lows. However, headwinds remain. Rising overseas interest rates and renewed AI trading momentum continue pressuring Hong Kong liquidity, as oversea

According to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), the Chinese yuan exchange rate index rose 0.41 points to 103.61 on October 9.

According to Saudi Press Agency, on October 12, Saudi Arabia's energy minister signed memorandums of understanding with Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to strengthen energy cooperation. The agreement with Qatar establishes a framework for collaboration in oil, gas, and petrochemicals, including exploring opportunities for joint development and operation of transportation and export pipelines.

Spot platinum rose 0.65% and palladium gained 0.61% in early trading, according to market data as of 8:30 AM Beijing time on October 12.

According to Jin10, on October 12, strategists warned that South Korea's recent bond rally may be short-lived as expectations for further monetary tightening intensify. Analysts from Gama Asset Management and Hana Securities expect the 3-year and 10-year bond yields to resume upward momentum, retesting the four-year highs reached last month. Markets are pricing in approximately a 70% probability that the Bank of Korea will cumulatively hike rates by 50 basis points within the next six months, pr

According to ChainCatcher, Binance founder Cz recently released a concise cryptocurrency asset custody guide recommending users select storage methods based on their portfolio size and technical capability. The guide emphasizes three key security priorities: protecting assets from theft, preventing accidental loss, and planning for inheritance. For self-custody, Cz advised storing private keys on offline devices, using reliable hardware wallets, verifying transaction addresses, and maintaining g

According to Gate, Germany's DAX 40 rose above 25,200 points to 25,210.40, up 0.2% from the previous trading session close.

According to XRP Ledger Foundation, the recent security vulnerability did not create any new XRP on October 12. The total XRP supply was fixed at 100 billion at ledger launch and cannot be increased through transactions. The vulnerability, which could bypass this limit, was patched in version 3.4.1 approximately two weeks ago. Approximately 99.986 billion XRP currently exist on the ledger, with all data publicly verifiable. The Foundation stated that the protocol change followed standard consens

According to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on October 9, shareholders of Forest Hao Group (stock code: 08285) deposited 420 million shares with New Wealth Securities, with deposit value totaling HK$44.52 million, representing 75% of holdings. The company's shares have been suspended from trading on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing since October 6 at 1:01 p.m., pending disclosure of inside information and announcements under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

According to ChainCatcher, PLabs unveiled a privacy-focused stablecoin protocol on October 9 that supports 1:1 reserve backing with ERC-20 tokens, using USDC as an example to generate pUSDC. Users' first on-chain interaction serves as a privacy note, requiring no prior public USDC holdings. The protocol separates payment senders from receivers and distinguishes minting from becoming currency. Reserve supply maintains a 1:1 ratio enforced by smart contracts, with ownership and transfers hidden on

According to Citic Securities, oil tanker leaders' valuations and profits are expected to reach all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2026. VLCC (very large crude carriers) freight rates are rising due to increased cargo volumes from Hormuz Strait and limited available vessel capacity, exacerbated by recent ship attacks that complicate vessel repairs and reduce effective fleet capacity. Refineries maintain strong purchasing demand as crack spreads remain elevated, while seasonal demand and shi