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South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service announced on the 14th it will reform brokerage practices that charge higher fees for accounts opened at physical branches compared to online accounts, allowing investors to choose whether to designate accounts as 'managed accounts' when opening trading or

On October 13, six House Democratic lawmakers jointly signed a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, urging the FAA to suspend its SMART AI air traffic control tool until it publishes the safety test results and explains its mechanisms for consulting controllers and assigning accountability. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it “was not involved in the design, testing, or implementation of SMART.” Six Lawmakers Jointly Sign Letter:

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Cipher Digital (CIFR), and Joby Aviation (JOBY) hit fresh 52-week lows on Tuesday as analyst downgrades, an $850 million convertible debt proposal, and cash burn concerns pressured the three stocks. Piper Sandler downgraded AST SpaceMobile to Neutral and slashed its price

Five major hyperscalers—Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle—issued approximately $108 billion in bonds in 2024, a sharp increase from the $20 billion annual average in 2023 and 2024, with over $56 billion raised in the early weeks of 2025, according to a report released on the 13th

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lee Hyung-il stated on the 14th that the government will minimize trade uncertainties facing Korean companies through close monitoring of major countries' policy trends and communication with foreign governments. Lee made the remarks at an e

First Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Russia Vladimir Chistyukhin spoke at the “Present Future” investment forum on October 8, 2026, and called cryptocurrency a high-risk instrument that should not be viewed as a “golden ticket” for investment. According to Chistyukhin, digital assets may occupy a certain place in a diversified portfolio but should not replace the existing financial infrastructure. The emergence of cryptocurrencies in Russia’s legal framework does not mean abandoning a developed

South Korea plans to officially begin taxing cryptocurrency in January 2027, but its tax infrastructure continues to show vulnerabilities ahead of implementation. Based on data obtained by a lawmaker’s office, as of September, Upbit’s tax system was still in the preparation stage of development, while Bithumb had not even begun system development. Some have therefore called for delaying the implementation of crypto taxation and prioritizing the correction of institutional flaws. Three Major Trac

On October 13, 2026, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock jumped 4.28% in a single day, closing at $143.29, while trading volume increased significantly. Against the backdrop of persistent concerns about the returns on AI infrastructure investments, which have continued to unsettle U.S. tech stocks, the rebound drew widespread market attention. Over the past year, ORCL shares have retreated more than 50% from their record high of $322.54, with the year-to-date decline at one point exceeding 26%. Is this re

As of January 1, 2025, amendments to tax legislation regarding mining and transactions involving digital currencies (No. 418-FZ dated November 29, 2024) came into force, establishing the status of cryptocurrencies and the procedure for their taxation in Russia. Digital currencies are now officially recognized as property, which means they are subject to taxation for organizations and individuals engaged in cryptocurrency mining and sales. Taxation depends on the type of activity and the taxpayer

Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bumble Inc. (BMBL), and BP PLC (BP) stocks reached 52-week highs on Tuesday following company-specific announcements and macroeconomic developments. AAPL stock closed 0.09% higher after announcing a new smart home accessories lineup, BMBL stock surged more than 56% on news of a $1

According to an Oct. 14 report, OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan (35, a Saudi Arabian national and U.S. permanent resident) was accused of hiding a Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense recording development board behind a television in a senior-management conference room at OpenAI’s San Francisco office. He was arrested by the FBI on Oct. 9 and faces up to 5 years in prison. Defendant: Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, Saudi Arabian national According to the criminal complaint and an OpenAI spokesperson, the per

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law No. 38-FZ on February 20, 2026, recognizing cryptocurrency as property for the purposes of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. The law allows digital currency to be seized and establishes procedures for terminating transactions involving seized cryptocurrency. According to the State Duma, the specific nature of digital currency and the features of remote access to it require investigative auth

The Bank of Russia has submitted proposals to the Government on regulating cryptocurrency investments in accordance with an instruction from the President of Russia. A special experimental legal regime (EPR) is planned to be established for a period of three years, allowing a limited group of Russian investors to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The introduction of the EPR is intended to increase transparency in the cryptocurrency market, establish service standards, and expand investment opportunit

Sberbank has become the first financial institution in Russia to be included in the Bank of Russia’s digital depository register. This event, which took place on October 13, 2026, gives the organization the legal right to record digital currencies and digital rights, as well as facilitate their transfer between owners. According to preliminary plans, the launch of the first products using this functionality is scheduled for December 1, 2026. Sberbank’s inclusion in the digital depository registe

Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) on the 14th maintained the appreciation pace of the Singapore dollar's nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) policy band, halting its monetary tightening cycle after three quarters. The central bank kept both the width and midpoint of the NEER policy band

According to Phoenix Technology on Oct. 12, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has recently been in frequent contact with several founders in the embodied AI field, discussing robotics technology, large models, and how AI systems interact with the physical world. People familiar with the matter said Liang is considering whether DeepSeek should expand further into embodied AI, but no final decision has been made. Two Options for Expanding Into Embodied AI: Liang Wenfeng Is Still Conducting In-Depth R

Alibaba’s Qwen app opened applications for the Qwen Go! trial on Oct. 13. Built into the Qwen app, this personal AI agent service can perform multi-step daily tasks for users rather than merely answer questions. The service will be rolled out in phases before its official release, and when it will become available to all Qwen users has not yet been announced. Qwen Go! Core Features: From Flight Compensation Claims to Customer Service Calls According to reports from IT Home and Lei Apple, Qwen Go

According to an Oct. 13 announcement from Alibaba’s 1688 platform, more than 100 million annual active buyers and over 1 million factories can now directly log in to Alibaba’s AI-powered e-commerce workspace, Accio. Accio claims to serve 10 million small and medium-sized businesses worldwide, covering the entire e-commerce value chain—from product search and inventory management to order settlement, repeat purchases, and store operations. 1688 Opens Accio Access to 100 Million Annual Active Buye

After Ledger users in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, had their assets stolen after purchasing tampered devices through distributor CryptoBilis, products suspected of having malicious hardware implanted in the same manner began appearing in Germany and Singapore around Oct. 14. German users purchased Ledger devices containing additional wiring and LTE communication modules from two stores in succession, with inventory records pointing to Aqipa GmbH. Two Tamper