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According to BlockBeats, Citrini Research disclosed its investment portfolio on October 8 in an article titled "Breaking The Wall", which discusses the intersection of agentic AI with cryptocurrency and traditional finance. The disclosed crypto token allocation includes Derive (DRV) 10%, Lighter (LIT) 10%, Ether.fi (ETHFI) 10%, Aave (AAVE) 9%, Ethena (ENA) 9%, Solana (SOL) 8%, Hyperliquid (HYPE) 7%, Aerodrome (AERO) 7%, LayerZero (ZRO) 5%, Chainlink (LINK) 5%, Backpack (BP) 5%, Maple (SYRUP) 5%,

According to Bloomberg, Belron Group SCA, the parent company of Safelite and Autoglass, has selected investment banks for a potential IPO as early as next year, targeting a valuation exceeding €30 billion (approximately $34 billion). The arrangement includes Bank of America, BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley. The world's largest auto glass repair company is leaning toward an Amsterdam listing, which could become one of Europe's largest IPOs in years.

Portugal's government projects a budget surplus equivalent to 0.1% of GDP for 2027, following the achievement of budget balance in 2026.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iranian President Pezeshkian stated before departing for Turkmenistan that the Caspian Sea is a legacy for future generations and requires joint cooperation and management from littoral states to address environmental threats.

According to New York Federal Reserve data, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) fell to 3.88% on October 7, down 2 basis points from the previous trading day. The effective federal funds rate held steady at 3.88% on the same date.

According to Tasnim News Agency, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Turkmenistan on October 8 to hold bilateral talks and discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Akando, Ghana reported 450 suspected yellow fever cases between June and September 2026, with 3 cases confirmed. The Health Ministry has strengthened monitoring and response measures, deploying rapid response teams to the Upper West region where most suspected cases have been reported.

According to Foshan Gold Control Futures' October 8 research report, copper concentrate TC prices fell to near 5-year lows on October 8 amid escalating supply shortages. Domestic smelters are reducing profits due to declining TC and falling sulfuric acid prices, with multiple maintenance activities expected this month. Electrolytic copper spot premiums remain at extremely high levels, supported by tight supply and low inventory. However, spot premiums may decline after the holiday period as mark

Greece has published a draft law proposing a 10% tax on crypto capital gains, with a €500 annual exemption per individual, following public consultation that runs until October 22. The proposal, released by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, exempts crypto-to-crypto transactions from immediate taxation; transfers between digital assets would only trigger tax recognition when ultimately converted to fiat currency or another taxable event occurs. Staking, lending, and liquidity-provisio

According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, two armed attacks on security personnel occurred on October 8 in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran, resulting in 2 deaths and 3 injuries. In Nikshahr, a vehicle carrying Iranian Army ground forces personnel was attacked during a troop rotation, leaving 1 dead and 3 wounded. In Zahedan County, a police tactical unit came under fire during patrol, resulting in 1 officer killed. Local authorities have identified the suspects and launched se

According to Crypto.com, the exchange has announced support for HPP's migration to the Ethereum network at a 1:1 ratio. Deposits via the HPP native network have been disabled, while withdrawals remain open until October 12, 2026, at 02:00 UTC. Trading of HPP will continue during the migration period.

According to Glassnode data, over 6 million bitcoins are held under publicly visible keys on-chain, representing 31.2% of circulating supply. This marks a 5-6 percentage point increase from the 2023 low point. Since Glassnode's May report, exposed supply has grown by 222,000 BTC (approximately $18.2 billion), while total bitcoin supply increased by only 64,000 BTC during the same period. Exchanges contributed 123,000 BTC of the increase, currently holding 1.79 million BTC with visible public key

According to Moishe Mana, billionaire Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, paid the developer $1.1 billion last week to purchase a plot of land in Wynwood, Miami, where Carnegie Mellon University plans to establish a campus. Griffin stated the acquisition will transform the Florida city into a hub for education and innovation.

According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on October 8 that his country is reviewing the U.S. proposal and will provide a response within the coming days. Araghchi added that negotiations remain ongoing with messages being exchanged through mediators. Iran had previously presented its "7-Day Plan" for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which includes conditions such as unfreezing at least $13 billion in Iranian overseas assets, lifting sanctio

Hungary's cabinet will approve the budget draft by mid-October, according to the country's Finance Minister. The policy move is part of the government's fiscal planning cycle.

According to Guru Club, on October 8, Shanghai tin futures fell 4.00% to 392,370 yuan per ton, while LME three-month tin futures declined 4.02% to 52,095 U.S. dollars per ton.

According to Bloomberg, Amos Hochstein, a former White House energy advisor in the Biden administration, said on Thursday that escalating military action against Iran after November's midterm elections makes "more sense" than before the vote. Hochstein noted that midterm results largely reflect weakened presidential approval due to the ongoing conflict, adding that further action during this period raises concerns. Earlier reports indicated the White House had requested the Pentagon to prepare s

According to ChainCatcher, analyst Darkfost reported on October 8 that Bitcoin short-term holders (STH) transferred over 50,000 BTC to exchanges in the past 24 hours, with over 29,500 BTC transferred at a loss, representing approximately 59% of total inflows. This marks the largest single-day loss-driven selling pressure from short-term holders in the past four months. Despite the significant outflows, BTC price remained relatively stable, currently trading around $82,000.

According to dRPC, the blockchain infrastructure provider has expanded its data access capabilities to support artificial intelligence agents across more than 100 networks. The service provides signed on-chain data reads, including blockchain state, wallet balances, and transaction histories, enabling AI systems to verify information before making transactions or decisions. Each data read is cryptographically signed at its source, strengthening the verification layer for automated blockchain app

According to TechCrunch, Zach Yadegari, the 19-year-old co-founder of the viral calorie-tracking app Cal AI, has launched Persona, an AI agent startup, and raised $10 million in funding led by Vine Ventures. After MyFitnessPal acquired Cal AI in March 2026, Yadegari left the company in June to start Persona, a personal AI assistant powered by a $179 wearable band launching in December. The device has already generated five figures in preorder revenue and attracted thousands of beta users through