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NTT and SoftBank are developing AI cybersecurity systems that keep data in Japan
The Japanese companies are separately expanding the rollout of these systems to process artificial intelligence data entirely within Japan, helping meet demand for data sovereignty by diagnosing softw
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 unveils five new VC judges for Startup Battlefield 200, completing most of the panel
The newly announced judges are Caleb Appleton (Partner at Bison Ventures), Sara Deshpande (General Partner at Maven Ventures), Aatish Nayak (Partner at Kleiner Perkins), Jason Risch (Partner at Greylo
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Trump Administration forecasts General Motors' technology costs to decline by $20.4 billion by 2031 due to lower fuel economy standards
The Trump Administration forecasts General Motors' technology costs will decline by a total of $20.4 billion through 2031, as a result of lower fuel economy standards, according to a document.
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Shein posts Q2 profit, but revenue growth of 0.86% to $11.1 billion raises doubts
The fast fashion giant, rooted in China, continues to face trade barriers and compliance challenges in Europe and the U.S.
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UBS's profit may drop by 9% due to Switzerland's latest capital plan, according to RBC analysts.
UBS's profit may drop by 9% due to Switzerland's latest capital plan, according to RBC analysts.
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ESMA Chair says MiCA's focus has shifted from rule-making to supervision
The Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) stated that the focus of MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) has shifted from rulemaking to supervision. ESMA will concentrate
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Investment bank Centerview Partners has hired Bennett Schachter, a former Elliott Capital Management expert, to lead its capital advisory business.
Investment bank Centerview Partners has hired former Elliott Capital Markets specialist Bennett Schachter to lead its capital advisory business, Bloomberg Markets reported. Schachter was a veteran ban
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet: Starship Raptor engines ignited during hot staging, and the Super Heavy booster is returning to the Gulf of Mexico splashdown zone.
Elon Musk retweeted SpaceX's post, stating that Starship's Raptor engines successfully ignited during the hot-staging phase, and the Super Heavy booster is currently returning to the splashdown zone i
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Elon Musk: All 26 Starlink V3 operational satellites deployed and operating nominally
Elon Musk stated that all 26 Starlink V3 operational satellites have been deployed and are operating nominally. SpaceX previously confirmed that its Starlink team had made contact with all 26 satellit
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Voice AI startup Modulate has completed a $25 million funding round to develop voice models and analytics suites capable of detecting deepfakes, fraud, and scams.
The Boston-based startup's funding round was led by Future Ventures, with participation from Hyperplane and Lakestar. Founded in 2017, Modulate initially focused on voice modulation for gaming before
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US insurtech company Outmarket completed a $34.5 million Series B funding round, reaching a valuation of $355 million.
Outmarket, a U.S. insurtech company, announced the completion of a $34.5 million Series B funding round led by SignalFire, with participation from Fika Ventures, Permanent Capital Ventures, TTV Capita
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Evonik rejects €10.3bn BASF bid to consolidate chemicals industry
Evonik has rejected BASF's €10.3 billion bid, which aimed to consolidate the chemicals industry. The size of the premium offered by BASF may increase pressure on Evonik's management and its biggest sh
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Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline has resumed exports, with a daily flow of approximately 3.5 million barrels, which is expected to ease market supply concerns.
According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline resumed operations on September 28, with crude oil flow currently at approximately 3.5 million barrel
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Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi to meet mediators in New York on Monday, according to ISNA News Agency
Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi to meet mediators in New York on Monday, according to ISNA News Agency
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Russia plans to extend diesel export ban through October, TASS reports
Russia plans to extend diesel export ban through October, TASS reports
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SpaceX Starship Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit for the First Time
The Financial Times reported that SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully reached orbit for the first time, a system critical to Musk's ambitions of winning more NASA contracts and transporting humans t
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Zuckerberg: Meta launches new business pillar "Meta Enterprise Platform," offering a complete AI technology stack to businesses.
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on September 28 local time that the company has officially launched a new business pillar, "Meta Enterprise Platform," aimed at helping businesses levera
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AI agent company Instinct completed a $1 billion Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of $10 billion.
AI agent startup Instinct has raised $1 billion in Series C funding from investors including Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue, TechCrunch reported. This funding round values the company
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ECB President Lagarde: ECB staff projections expect the euro area economy to grow by 0.9% in 2026, 1.4% in 2027, and 1.5% in 2028.
ECB President Lagarde: ECB staff projections expect the euro area economy to grow by 0.9% in 2026, 1.4% in 2027, and 1.5% in 2028.
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ECB President Lagarde: ECB staff projections see euro area headline inflation averaging 3.0% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.1% in 2028.
ECB President Lagarde: ECB staff projections see euro area headline inflation averaging 3.0% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.1% in 2028.
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ECB President Lagarde: ECB raised three key interest rates by 25 basis points at its monetary policy meeting earlier this month.
ECB President Lagarde: ECB raised three key interest rates by 25 basis points at its monetary policy meeting earlier this month.
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JPMorgan Traders Flip to Bullish View on US Stocks (SPY) Ahead of Jobs Report, Citing Economic Data and Earnings to Underpin Market Boom
JPMorgan Traders Flip to Bullish View on US Stocks (SPY) Ahead of Jobs Report, Citing Economic Data and Earnings to Underpin Market Boom
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Tata Trusts, led by Noel Tata, has proposed restructuring the Indian conglomerate Tata Sons by merging two unlisted subsidiaries to avoid its listing.
Tata Trusts, led by Noel Tata, has proposed restructuring the Indian conglomerate Tata Sons by merging two unlisted subsidiaries to avoid its listing.
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Tether Supported Freezing Nearly $550 Million in Iran-Linked USD₮ in 2026 Amid U.S. Sanctions Expansion
The company reaffirmed its cooperation with U.S. and international law enforcement as the U.S. Treasury expands its campaign against Iran's sanctions-evasion networks, including digital assets. This i
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FT analysis: Energy shock's impact on oil supply, prices, and global economy surprisingly manageable so far
FT analysis: Energy shock's impact on oil supply, prices, and global economy surprisingly manageable so far
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Sanlam's $1.2 Billion Santam Bid to Boost Capital Deployment Freedom
Africa's top insurer Sanlam Ltd. is bidding $1.2 billion to take full ownership of Santam Ltd., a move expected to give it greater flexibility in deploying capital across Africa, India, and the Lloyd'
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European Commission considers broad levy on large companies to avoid singling out US digital services groups
The European Commission is considering a broad levy on all large companies, aiming to capture Big Tech while avoiding singling out US digital services groups.
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Cardano Foundation launches new token standard (CIP-0113) enabling issuers to freeze, seize, and restrict assets
The standard is designed for regulated stablecoins, funds, and bonds, allowing issuers to enforce identity checks, sanctions controls, and other transfer rules directly within the asset itself. It is
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Google AI Infrastructure Head: Advancing orbital data center project, ground rack power consumption expected to reach several megawatts by 2036.
Amin Vahdat, head of Google's AI infrastructure, recently discussed the future of computing power over the next decade, predicting a significant increase in ground-based rack integration, with individ
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Google AI Infrastructure Head: Power is the most fundamental bottleneck for AI infrastructure expansion; TPU inference and training chips have been split for the first time.
Amin Vahdat, head of AI infrastructure at Google, stated in a recent interview that electricity is the most fundamental bottleneck for AI infrastructure expansion, not chips or manufacturing capacity;
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Google's Head of AI Infrastructure: AI Agents are fundamentally changing data center design, driving up demand for accelerators, CPUs, networking, and storage.
Amin Vahdat, head of Google's AI infrastructure, stated in a recent interview that the rise of long-range agents is fundamentally changing data center design logic, not only boosting demand for accele
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum will support a large number of transactions within two years, with lower costs and better privacy, and AI will be deeply integrated with on-chain applications.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated at the OKX NOW event in Singapore on October 6, 2026, that Ethereum will support a large volume of transactions within two years, achieving lower costs, bett
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MAS Releases Guidance for Financial Institutions on Responsible AI Adoption
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued a set of Artificial Intelligence (AI) risk management guidelines to support the responsible adoption of AI technology in Singapore's financial in
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Asian stock markets fall on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.79%, South Korea's Kospi down 1.36%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index down 0.71%
Asian stock markets fell on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 in Tokyo, South Korea's Kospi in Seoul, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slumping 0.79%, 1.36%, and 0.71% respectively, as of 02:30 GMT.
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France showcases long-range air power in Indo-Pacific to bolster deterrence
A French general overseeing the country's flagship long-range air deployment mission to the region told Nikkei Asia that France's growing military engagement in the Indo-Pacific adds another layer of
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Korean Investors Lose $1.7 Billion on Leveraged ETFs
South Korean retail investors have reportedly lost an estimated 2.3 trillion won (approximately $1.7 billion) in just a few months from leveraged exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking the country's
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Japanese and South Korean companies have recently suffered a series of cyberattacks, resulting in the leakage of millions of customer records.
Cybersecurity experts are investigating the role of artificial intelligence in attacks, but a clear link between AI and these incidents remains unconfirmed.
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Australia's High Court has ruled a coal mine expansion project unlawful, citing insufficient consideration of climate damage.
Australia's highest court has ruled a coal mine expansion project unlawful, citing insufficient consideration of climate damage. Environmentalists say the ruling sets a "binding national precedent" re
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US stock Q3 earnings season kicks off next week, Goldman Sachs expects S&P 500 EPS to grow by 27%.
Wall Street Insights reports that the Q3 earnings season for U.S. stocks will fully kick off next week. Goldman Sachs' latest forecast indicates that the S&P 500's Q3 earnings per share (EPS) growth i
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HSBC lowers its average gold price forecast for 2026/2027, anticipating further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
HSBC projects an average gold price of $4,490 per ounce in 2026, down from its previous forecast of $4,560. It also lowered its 2027 average gold price forecast from $4,925 per ounce to $4,825. The ba
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China's foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.4003 trillion at the end of September, a decrease of $38.1 billion month-over-month.
China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,400.3 billion as of the end of September 2026, a decrease of $38.1 billion or 1.11% from the end of August, according to data released by the State Admini
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China's central bank increased its gold holdings for the 23rd consecutive month, accelerating its pace of gold purchases in September.
According to data from the People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's gold reserves stood at 77.47 million ounces (approximately 2,409.59 tons) at the end of September, an increase of 740,000 ounces (appr
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RBI Meeting Focuses Beyond Interest Rates
While a rate hike is expected, traders are also closely watching for more liquidity-draining measures and commentary on the rupee from the Reserve Bank of India's meeting.
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Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with Brent crude up 1.17% to $101.76, as concerns about Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia overshadowed the resumption of supply.
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent crude December futures up 1.17% to $101.76 per barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude November futures up 1.26% to $90.57
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South Korean Finance Minister Pledges Favorable Business Environment
South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il pledged on Wednesday to create a favorable business environment to support economic growth, while addressing structural challenges such as stagnant producti
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Singapore Foreign Minister: Trump's assertion that a Strait of Hormuz disruption is an "Asian problem" is "not entirely wrong."
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that US President Donald Trump's assertion that a disruption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz is an Asian problem is "not entirely w
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Bank of Japan's September transactions show ¥27.5528 trillion in JGB sales to the Government Debt Consolidation Fund under repurchase agreements, down ¥9.8211 trillion during the month.
The Bank of Japan reported that, at the end of September 2026, its outstanding sales of long-term Japanese government bonds to the Government Debt Consolidation Fund under repurchase agreements totale
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Bitcoin.de Trading Remains Halted After German Regulator Rejects MiCA Application
German regulators rejected Bitcoin.de's MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) application, leading to the suspension of most trading on the platform since June. The company is now seeking to collaborate wit
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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House China Committee Chair Urges Fed to Review Hong Kong's Dollar Lifeline Access
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Morgan Stanley Report: AI Memory Bottlenecks Create New Investment Opportunities, CXL Market Forecast Raised to $6 Billion by 2030, Recommends Beneficiary Stocks Such as Astera Labs, Marvell, and Cerebras
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ECB Chief Economist Lane: AI is the biggest global issue, driving world trade and leading to rising US Treasury yields.
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Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results
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Southeast Asian energy ministers are meeting this week to discuss regional energy security against the backdrop of the war in Iran.
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AI startup Hark launches personal AI assistant Hark Pro, emphasizing privacy protection.
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U.S. Democratic senators have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other senior officials, demanding disclosure of the AI regulatory framework revision process and questioning the influence of tech giant lobbying on policy.
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Binance Futures will launch several TradFi USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts on October 6.
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Anduril plans to invest $3.7bn in a new shipyard to manufacture parts for US Navy's top submarines, as Trump seeks to reduce dependence on prime contractors.
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OKX has secured new investments from Ripple, Circle, Standard Chartered, and others, reaching a valuation of $25 billion, and has formed a joint venture with ICE to launch tokenized stock trading.
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