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Qualcomm SVP Patricia Grech sells $18,281 in QCOM shares

Hotel giants see Middle East demand recovering as peak season nears - Bloomberg

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted ’terrorist attack’, UAE says

U.S. debt could reach 160% of GDP within decade, Scope warns

Z squared CMO Christopher Schadel buys $3,920 in stock

eHealth director Francis Soistman Jr sells $28,174 in common stock

Oregon community foundation sells $325,611 of Jewett Cameron stock

Amplitude CEO Spenser Skates sells $70,996 in company stock

Auburn National Bancorporation SVP buys $743 in AUBN stock

Auburn national director David Housel buys $1,401 in company stock

Bitcoin consolidates $83K-$87K flag: Live levels

Bitcoin holds below $85,000 as SEC custody proposal boosts institutional outlook

Bitcoin slightly up for the week on pared Fed rate hike bets, ’uptober’ hopes

Umia Opens Its Platform to Outside Projects, With Slop Cash From elizaOS Creator Shaw Walters the First to Be Announced

COINPAYMENTS founder Alex Alexandrov appointed Group CEO as company strengthens executive team

Stablecoin firm Fasset aims to be a bank for people and their AI agents

Travala’s Crypto Loyalty Program Passes 170,000 Members, Sets Long-Term Goal of 30% of AVA Supply Locked

Bitcoin reverses course, inches up to kick off Q4 as U.S. Treasury bonds rally

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide

21X Group Announces Collaboration with Circle as it joins Arc as a Day-1 Launch Partner

Ramp's Broadway musical was the worst show I've ever seen. I'm still glad it exists.

I went to Ramp's Broadway musical, "Bill Pay." It was confusing, sloppy, and overly self-loving. But I'm happy the actors got paid.

Consulting firms say that as AI gets cheaper, power demand could keep climbing

In new reports published this week McKinsey and BCG reveal the impact of falling token prices and impact on the grid.

2 AI habits that can weaken your critical thinking, according to a BCG exec

BCG's global lead of people and organization said he thinks there's an "existential risk" of deskilling.

AI slop is coming for Hollywood. Some of it is already better.

AI video tools are getting better fast, giving Hollywood cheaper production -- and a flood of new competition.

I toured Etihad's new first and business cabins coming to future Airbus jets in 2027. These 8 things surprised me most.

Etihad is bringing a new Airbus aircraft to its fleet in 2027, and I got an early look at its premium seats. Here's what future passengers can expect.

LinkedIn cofounder says AI infrastructure is the 'only reason we're not in a recession'

Reid Hoffman says he's thankful for the data center buildout in the US, while many Americans are souring on it.

4 ways parents can teach young boys about consent and how to go against the group, according to Dr. Becky

Amid the controversy around sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, parents flooded Dr. Becky's DMs for advice on consent education.

Older Americans are afraid to spend their riches in retirement

Prudential Financial's Retirement Pulse survey shows retirees fear spending savings and prefer guaranteed income to avoid financial insecurity.

Nate Bargatze gave me career advice at a conference — and it matched what 4 CEOs said

At the Ford Accelerate conference, CEOs and one famous comedian spoke about how they built their high-octane careers.

Creators are getting backlash for using AI. I went to a conference full of those who are proud of it.

Content creators are embracing AI despite some backlash. Here's what they had to say about it at an AI creator conference.

American Airlines’ pilots union says Spirit’s data sale to Google could undermine aviation safety

The union representing American Airlines pilots is objecting to Spirit Airlines' data sale to Google, citing privacy and aviation safety concerns.

OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigns as the team's upheaval mounts

David Robinson, a leader on OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned from the company, a spokesperson told Business Insider.

The Netherlands considers banning Meta AI glasses as some retailers pull them from shelves

A large eyewear chain is pausing sales of Meta's AI glasses over privacy concerns.

Anthropic funds $100M academy to train deployed AI engineers

Anthropic's new Claude Academy shows that FDEs may be the most coveted role in the AI race.

Apple is adding new privacy safeguards for Mac users as AI agents get more powerful

Apple plans new macOS controls requiring more explicit user action before apps can access emails, messages, browsing history, and personal files.

29 of the most daring looks Florence Pugh has ever worn, from sheer gowns to bold cutouts

Florence Pugh often wears daring looks on red carpets, from totally see-through outfits to skirts with thigh-high slits.

How 3 small business owners are — and aren’t — using AI to nail their marketing campaigns

Small business owners shared how they actually use AI to build and sustain a marketing strategy, as well as where it falls short.

Elite Navy special warfare boat crews may be returning to duty with undiagnosed brain injuries, Pentagon watchdog warns

The report said that sending service members back into high-risk environments with an undiagnosed brain injury could negatively affect operations.

BASports.com’s Perfect 10-0 NCAA College Football Winning Run Highlights 48-Year Winning Legacy

WAUCHULA, Fla., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While early-season college football leaves most sports bettors and professional handicappers guessing, BASports.com is once again demonstrating why it stands as the undisputed sports handicapping...

CZR Token Officially Launches on CZR Exchange

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CZR Fndn Ltd. (“CZR Foundation”), the issuer of CZR Token, today announced the launch of CZR/USDT spot trading on CZR Exchange, with the token’s first holder trading benefit...

Energy's inverse grip on stock market hits a record high

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Honeywell Aerospace Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - HONA

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds open market purchasers of common stock of Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ:

ALARUM DEADLINE: ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Alarum Technologies Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important October 5 Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the...

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alarum Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALAR) between...

SMX: The Age of Parity is Permanent - and Certified Recycled Plastic Has Emerged as Its Economic Outcome

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 2, 2026 / The Age of Parity is permanent, and certified recycled plastic has emerged as one of its most important economic solutions. As war, oil volatility, tariffs, trade fragmentation and...

ESI Earns First-Ever Place on ENR’s Top 250 Global Contractors List

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in its history, Engineered Structures Inc. (ESI) has earned a place on Engineering News-Record's Top 250 Global Contractors list, ranking No. 222 among the world's...

CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 19 Actions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 110,000 CFP ® professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical...

Kaplan Fox Urges Investors of Medline Inc. (MDLN) with Losses to Contact the Firm

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2026) - Kaplan Fox Kilsheimer LLP is investigating...

Data centers and healthcare were bright spots in the rough September jobs report

White-collar sectors continued to struggle in September, according to a dreary jobs report. But healthcare and construction were bright spots.

Major Shareholder Announcement

Company Announcement Major shareholder announcement for Genmab A/S COPENHAGEN, Denmark; October 2, 2026 – <a...

Who is Shivon Zilis? Meet the Elon Musk exec who said their relationship suddenly ended

Neuralink director Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Elon Musk's children and an ex-OpenAI board member. Learn more about the Canadian-born VC.

Arbitrum pauses new Stylus activations over AI-assisted attack risks

Existing programs keep running, while a separate proof-conflict guard can delay unconfirmed withdrawals to Ethereum. The post Arbitrum pauses new Stylus activations over AI-assisted attack risks appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Battery storage paired with 37% of new U.S. residential solar systems in 2025

Battery storage was paired with 37% of new U.S. residential solar installations in 2025, up from 25% a year earlier, with adoption accelerating both in California and across other states. The post Battery storage paired with 37% of new U.S. residential solar systems in 2025 appeared first on pv magazine Global .

Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms

Community banking group’s lawsuit claims OCC has overstepped its mandate from Congress.

Brazil hits 56 GW of connection headroom for battery auctions

Brazil’s available grid capacity for battery storage projects exceeds the association’s estimate of 2028-30 power needs by up to 12.5 times, according to an analysis of transmission data. The post Brazil hits 56 GW of connection headroom for battery auctions appeared first on pv magazine Global .

The case for railway-integrated solar in South Korea

South Korea’s extensive railway network could provide new space for solar generation in densely populated areas where land availability is limited. Researchers have investigated the potential of installing PV systems between railway tracks, finding that suitable sections of five surface railway corridors could host more than 8.5 MW of sol

Plunging GPU prices threaten AI hosts, and new hedges step in

Companies building AI applications can rent powerful computers instead of buying the equipment themselves, paying for access to the graphics processing units, or GPUs, that run their software. Lower rental prices make those applications cheaper to operate, but they can also make life harder for the company that bought the machines and nee

Trump is expected to appoint Jay Clayton as new AI czar: Reports

US intel chief Clayton may be asked to also oversee AI innovation and development along with “self policing” tech CEOs.

America’s data center fight is a preview of what's to come for the rest of the world

America’s fight over data centers is going global. Communities across Europe and Asia are pushing back over the rising costs of the AI infrastructure boom.

Middle market momentum

The rollback of policies favoring renewable energy deployment in the United States is contributing to an energy affordability crisis in many communities, according to Jon Powers, president of Clean Capital, a US independent power producer (IPP) active in the distributed generation segment. He spoke with pv magazine to warn fellow industry

US judge kills Milei’s LIBRA memecoin lawsuit, leaving investors stranded

A September 29 ruling closes the LIBRA/M3M3 district-court case after continuity, pleading and jurisdiction failures. The post US judge kills Milei’s LIBRA memecoin lawsuit, leaving investors stranded appeared first on CryptoSlate .

‘I don’t want to die on the sales floor’: I’m 67 and earn $19.50 an hour at a big-box store. When can I finally retire?

“I started taking Social Security at 66 and receive $2,410 a month. I have $214,000 in my 401(k).”

New SEC crypto rules threaten small advisers, but big firms win

The SEC’s modeled $433,833 annual adviser cost subtotal excludes significant technology spending, raising questions about who can offer the fallback. The post New SEC crypto rules threaten small advisers, but big firms win appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Blast shuts down $20M layer-2 network, forcing Oct. 26 exit deadline

Users face a temporary withdrawal pause before an Oct. 26 deadline to exit through Blast’s normal interface. The post Blast shuts down $20M layer-2 network, forcing Oct. 26 exit deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Why Western Digital and Seagate are seeing big stock drops today

Investors are worried that Toshiba will boost its production of a key AI storage product, potentially hurting the strong pricing power that Western Digital and Seagate currently enjoy.

Cerebras stock hits post-IPO low, tumbling 20% for the week on Nvidia pressure and lockup expiration

Cerebras shares hit an all-time low due to pressure from chip giant Nvidia, plus a post-lockup selloff.

Tesla sold a lot more EVs than Wall Street expected, and the stock is surging

EV giant Tesla had the best three-month period for vehicle sales this year, but it was less than a year ago.

I’m 71 and still working. I earn $108,000 a year. Am I doing the right thing?

“I have $152,000 in my IRA and Roth accounts.”

IMF Praises El Salvador — But Still Tries To Scale Back Its Bitcoin Project

Bitcoin Magazine IMF Praises El Salvador — But Still Tries To Scale Back Its Bitcoin Project The International Monetary Fund approved a $139 million disbursement to El Salvador but still wants it to scale back its Bitcoin project. This post IMF Praises El Salvador — But Still Tries To Scale Back Its Bitcoin Project first appeared on Bitco

DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

The confirmation comes after the Fed's inspector general report that said there were no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged headquarters renovation.

Falling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1970s

Is it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?

Stablecoin issuers have replaced 40% of China’s lost US Treasury demand

Stablecoin issuers are emerging as a new source of demand for US government debt as foreign official holdings lose ground. Tether and Circle have increased their Treasury securities and repurchase-agreement holdings by about $200 billion over the past five years, equivalent to more than 40% of the decline in China’s Treasury holdings over

Trump Says South Korea Deal Includes $8.4 Billion U.S. Oil Project

President Donald Trump said Friday that South Korea’s investment agreement with the United States now includes $8.4 billion for an enhanced oil recovery project. Seoul says it agreed to no such thing. “The Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project. Producing more Oil and Gas mean

Bank group sues U.S. regulator over granting crypto trust charters

The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, accusing the regulator of overstepping its legal authority.

California Subpoenas OpenAI Over AI Models That Hacked Their Way Out of a Test

California's attorney general wants answers from OpenAI about AI models that escaped a locked test environment and hacked Hugging Face—and whether the company can be held legally accountable.

Anthropic to invest $100 million to train AI engineer talent

Anthropic will invest $100 million to train nearly 10,000 AI engineers, partnering with a number of consulting firms.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Why mixing politics with your stock portfolio might be costing you money

Data shows that partisan ETFs result in higher fees and lower market returns

European crypto users have ‘more faith’ in regulated firms under MiCA: Bitpanda co-CEO

Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction, Christian Trummer said MiCA has increased trust in regulated platforms and called for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms.

Does AI have a soul? Pope Leo and Anthropic clash.

The Vatican has laid a moral blueprint for the technology, with Pope Leo maintaining that “algorithms lack the spark of humanity.”

Bitcoin’s $85,000 sell wall is gone and traders are now betting on $100,000

Bitcoin’s rally is approaching a $90,000 test as a rare accumulation pattern reappears and sell-side liquidity thins. On Oct. 2, Bitcoin registered an intraday high at $87,000 after buyers broke through a sell wall around $85,000 that had stalled several previous attempts to advance. Glassnode said some of those orders were filled and the

My wife never went back to work after raising our kids. Do I have to share my retirement savings 50/50?

“For 14 years I have gotten up every morning and gone to work while she has been free to pursue whatever interested her.”

Europe’s leaders rush to release diesel from stockpiles as fuel shock hangs over U.S. midterms

Europe leaders agreed Friday to release some of diesel stockpiles, pulling prices of oil down by as much as 5%.

This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers

As hesitant buyers drive home prices down, these are the places with the most price cuts and the biggest markdowns.

Ethereum Now Lets You Pay for AI Without Revealing Who You Are

Ethereum's zkAPI lets users prepay in USDC and query AI models through cryptographic proofs, so no single party sees both who they are and what they ask.

Oil prices lower as G7 nations to release diesel stocks, Saudis reportedly plan attack on Houthis

The G7 will deploy 100 million barrels of reserves over the next four months, the group's leaders said in a joint statement.

10-year Treasury yield ticks higher despite weaker-than-expected jobs report

U.S. Treasury yields rose despite a September jobs report came in much weaker than expected.

Circle Pushes Back on MiCA's Bank-Deposit Mandate for Stablecoins

The USDC issuer told the European Commission that MiCA's reserve mandates and concentration caps keep the largest global stablecoins outside Europe's perimeter—siding with the ECB in calling for more flexible rules.

G7 nations to release diesel stocks as wars in Europe and Middle East constrain fuel supplies

EU countries are set for crisis talks on soaring diesel prices, with officials warning a U.S. export ban could hurt Europe’s economic outlook.

FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue

The FAA on Monday said it was reviewing the software glitch, which could affect procedures during certain landings.

When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index

Bitcoin Magazine When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index Cornell University spoke to 25,880 people about using bitcoin. While many don't understand the tech in depth, it's proving useful for some. This post When the Banks Don’t Work, Bitcoin Does: Cornell University’s Adoption Index first appeared on B

Crypto hackers exploit third-party Aave tool to steal 114 ETH

A third-party lending adapter built on Aave was exploited to steal about 114 ETH, worth over $300,000, while the protocol itself remained unaffected. On Oct. 2, blockchain security firm SlowMist said the attacker compromised two Safe multisig wallets through a flaw in the FlashLoopAdapter used with Aave v3 positions. The exploit allowed t

This AI Is Already Fooling People on Video Calls Into Thinking It's Human, Company Says

Tavus says 26 of 54 people on a one-minute video call thought its new Griffin model was human. The results are the company's own, and the model isn't going to retail customers yet.

Iranian Oil Starts Flowing to Tajikistan Despite U.S. Sanctions Risk

Tajikistan announced that it is now receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran, opening a potential new energy source for a country whose fuel supplies have long been dominated by Russia. The deliveries began in late August, Tajikistan's Energy and Water Resources Ministry told the Asia-Plus news agency, following talks between the tw

How AI is redefining Wall Street jobs — and boosting demand for this new 'hottest skill' by 1,721%

Banks are fueling a hiring surge for AI engineers who are good at "agent orchestration" — the ability to coordinate teams of specialized agents.

$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report

The reported cuts come as Anchorage expands its institutional footprint, including stablecoin issuance and a $100 million investment from Tether.

David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance

It's a full-circle moment for a company that has undergone two major acquisitions within the last 18 months.

Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue

Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.

South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report

Bitcoin Magazine South Africa’s Absa Becomes First Bank on the Continent to Custody Bitcoin: Report South African bank Absa has become the first African lender to custody bitcoin, according to reports. As reported first by Bloomberg on Friday, the Johannesburg-based lender will serve institutional clients, mostly by custodying bitcoin — b

Why Lilly and Novo are betting on amylin to power a new wave of obesity drugs after GLP-1s

Eli Lilly and Novo are developing new amylin drugs that serve as another biological lever to pull in treating obesity and diabetes.

Evernorth’s Nasdaq XRP treasury is approved, but its real buying power isn’t the $300 million expected

Roughly $88.5 million in closing-linked gross sources remains conditional, with expenses and spending choices deciding additional XRP demand. The post Evernorth’s Nasdaq XRP treasury is approved, but its real buying power isn’t the $300 million expected appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Once a $2.3 Billion Network, Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Is Shutting Down

Blast said operating costs now exceed the revenue its Ethereum layer-2 generates and asked users to withdraw their assets to mainnet before Oct. 26.

Men are losing ground in the labor market. Here's why

Women outnumbered men in the workforce for eight straight months as of September, according to one analysis.

BNY in talks with Kraken parent Payward over infrastructure partnership

The potential agreement could span digital assets, custody, trading, payments and other financial-market infrastructure.

Nvidia Hits Record High as Market Value Reaches $5.7 Trillion

The AI chipmaker's stock topped its May peak on Friday, helped by a record $150 billion buyback and a weak jobs report that cooled bets on Fed rate hikes.

Ford fends off Hyundai to retain No. 3 U.S. sales position in third quarter

Ford on Friday reported a year-over-year sales decline of 6.6% during the third quarter to 507,395 light-duty vehicles.

U.S. Oil Drilling Inches Up As Prices Fall

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, with the total rig count in the US falling to 598, up 49 from this same time last year. The number of active oil rigs rose by 1, reaching 456 during the latest reporting period, accordi

Once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, Blast is shutting down after assets plunge 98%

Once home to more than $2 billion in crypto assets, Blast is shutting down as activity fades, costs rise, and bigger platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood build networks of their own.

Trump’s potential AI czar, Jay Clayton, helped pioneer the SEC’s crypto crackdown

The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation.

Drift opens exploit recovery claims with initial payouts of just over 1% of user losses

DFX holders can cash out now or wait for more funding, with no firm timeline for full repayment.

Paradigm-backed Layer 2 Blast to wind down network as costs exceed revenue

Ethereum L2 Blast is winding down after costs outpaced revenue. Users have until Oct. 26 to withdraw via the app.

Dated Brent Above $120 Signals a Serious Oil Squeeze

Physical oil markets tighten sharply as Dated Brent surges above $120 despite ICE Brent slipping toward $101. Friday, October 02, 2026 The European diesel stock release, droned tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and China reinstating its refined product export ban have all played their part in this week’s extremely volatile trading, with IC

American starts letting customers mix cash and miles for tickets

American is joining other carriers that allow customers to book with a combination of points and miles.

Bitcoin Heads Higher on Macro Moves: Where Does BTC Go Next?

A jobs report miss just erased the odds of an October rate hike, and BTC is now knocking on the door of its yearly ceiling.

Why Strategy’s STRC calculator shows $210 for a share it can redeem at $101

The illustrative Oct. 2 output holds the dividend constant, while Strategy controls optional redemption at $101 or higher plus applicable unpaid dividends. The post Why Strategy’s STRC calculator shows $210 for a share it can redeem at $101 appeared first on CryptoSlate .

Your health insurance premiums may take a big jump in 2027 — here's why

Many consumers are likely on the hook for an increase of about 10% or more in 2027, experts said.

71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services: Lloyds

A Lloyds survey found that faster payments and settlement are the most significant perceived benefits of tokenization, as the UK builds infrastructure for tokenized finance.

1.7 million skilled trade jobs will open annually through 2035, report says—experts don't know who will fill them

Jobs in the skilled trades are abundant as the industry struggles to keep up with job creation, an aging workforce, and high turnover rates.

The sector in the cross hairs of the bond sell-off looks poised for a bounce, says Mike Khouw

An interesting tug of war is happening in one of the market's hottest sectors: utilities.

Crypto’s billions are back, but the premiums aren’t

Kalshi seeks a $40 billion valuation, while Blockchain.com targets an IPO and crypto treasury companies struggle to maintain their once-high valuations.

Bitcoin briefly hits $87K as weak US jobs data sends bond yields lower

Bitcoin climbed after weaker-than-expected payrolls pushed Treasury yields lower, but order-book resistance kept BTC from reaching new macro highs.

G7 Moves to Release 100 Million Barrels to Counter Diesel Crisis

The G7 and its partners have agreed to release as much as 100 million barrels of emergency diesel and crude stocks over the next four months, putting government inventories into a fuel market that has been running short of refinery output for months. French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that the release would be coordinated throug

Bitcoin Price Surges Above $87,000 on Softer-Than-Expected Jobs Data

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Above $87,000 on Softer-Than-Expected Jobs Data The price of bitcoin surged above $87,000 on Friday morning in New York, buoyed by constant exchange-traded fund flows and a jobs report showing that unemployment in the U.S. had ticked up. Bitcoin’s price recently stood at $85,990 after a 2% jump over a

LNG Shipments Through Hormuz Hit Highest Level Since Iran War Began

A total of 21 LNG cargoes are estimated to have exited the Strait of Hormuz in September, the highest monthly number since the Iran war began, yet well below pre-war levels, shipping data compiled by Reuters showed on Friday. Shipment analytics firm Kpler has estimated that 21 cargoes managed to squeeze last month through the chokepoint,

WTI Whipsaws as Gulf Supply Improves and Middle East Risk Returns

November WTI crude oil futures spent the week caught between two opposing trades. Gulf crude flows improved as Saudi Arabia restored export routes and producers found ways around the Strait of Hormuz disruption. That was the supply relief sellers needed. The fuel market would not let them run with it. Diesel, gasoline and jet-fuel flows r

U.S. Exit Leaves Iraq With a Militia Problem

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict U.S. troops have withdrawn from Iraq, but this isn’t Biden’s Iraq. The withdrawal was agreed in 2024 when Biden determined that Iraqi forces could handle the remaining ISIS threat and that Washington could replace the coalition mission with bilateral training, intelligence sharing, and military assistance.

The Kremlin Consolidates Power as Russia’s Economic Pain Mounts

Russia came out of its parliamentary election with Putin stronger on paper and the country considerably harder to read. United Russia now controls 349 of the State Duma’s 450 seats, its largest majority ever, and some 50 Ukraine war veterans are entering parliament. There is the anticipated analysis of documented election manipulation, an

U.S. Deploys Patriots to Shield Saudi Oil and Qatari Gas Facilities

The U.S. last month sent two additional Patriot missile batteries to protect energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar from Iranian strikes in case the war escalates again, U.S. officials and a Persian Gulf regional source told Axios on Friday. The U.S. military sent one Patriot missile battery to Saudi Arabia to protect a key oil-p

‘Euro stablecoin isn’t enough’: EU issuers make case for USD tokens

European issuers say Europe cannot ignore demand for dollar stablecoins as businesses seek USD liquidity for global payments and settlement.

Europe's Soaring Gas Bill Is Sending Utilities Back to Coal

Europe’s energy crisis isn’t over. Gas prices remain punishingly high across the continent as Europeans stare down the barrel of a long winter. In response to back-to-back-to-back energy crises stemming from Europe’s continued reliance on imported liquefied natural gas against the backdrop of ongoing global geopolitical volatility, Europe

Treasury Sec. Bessent, IRS crack down on ETF strategy the wealthy are using to avoid capital gains taxes

The IRS and Treasury issued a warning this week on an ETF strategy wealthy investors have been using to shield capital gains income from taxes.

Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.

Nike shares tumble after weak revenue outlook and layoff plans underway

Nike's shares dropped for a second straight day of declines after it reported falling revenue and plans to lay off staff.

Bitcoin nears highest level since January as $85,000 sell wall clears, US jobs data disappoints

Bitcoin climbed back toward $87,000 on Friday as sellers cleared out around $85,000, according to Glassnode.

Furious debate about THORChain vs NEAR shows idealism has limits

The furious debate over Bitget’s $387.7M of hacked funds comes down to whether ideals around “permissionless and decentralized” tech means never intervening — even if you could.

Japan’s JERA Creates Oil Storage Firm to Manage National Reserve Sites

Japanese energy firm JERA is creating an oil storage company which will exclusively manage the operation of the national petroleum stockpiling bases that JERA currently operates, as the Middle East crisis has upended the oil procurement market in the resource-poor G7 economy of Japan. JERA Co., Inc. said on Friday it had established JERA

Traders now see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October after weak jobs report

Odds tumbled after a jobs report showed a soft labor market, leading more traders to lower the the chances of a fed funds rate increase this month.

America at a crossroads: Commissioner Peirce’s parting challenge

It is incumbent upon us to continue Commissioner Peirce’s mission, writes Will Schwartz, policy associate at the Blockchain Association.

Impacts of Daily Dividends on Digital Credit

Bitcoin Magazine Impacts of Daily Dividends on Digital Credit Analyzing the implications for digital credit instruments paying daily dividends. This post Impacts of Daily Dividends on Digital Credit first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng .

'Uptober' Off With a Bang as Bitcoin Surges to $86K

Cooler inflation and two dovish Fed speakers have shifted the odds toward a rate hold, with payrolls due and CPI landing on October 14.

U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rate rising to 4.2%

Bitcoin held earlier gains following the report, up more than 2% over the past 24 hours and just below $87,000.