Kraken plans to acquire Saldo Bank, a financial institution operating within the framework of EU regulations. The deal is expected to be completed by 2027.

An early Ethereum investor, who acquired ETH for merely $14 over nine years ago, has recently sold a portion of his holdings.

Roughly 40 minutes ago, he transferred 6,369 ETH, worth approximately $15.95 million, to Kraken.

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Consumer inflation in September increased more sharply than expected, with month-over-month inflation rising by 0.7 percent compared to the forecast of 0.6 percent and the previous 0.4 percent. Year-over-year inflation reached 3.6 percent, matching analysts' predictions but slightly above the previous 3.4 percent. The core Consumer Price Index, excluding volatile food and energy prices, climbed to 2.7 percent year-over-year, surpassing the expected 2.5 percent and moving up from 2.4 percent previously.

The probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in October has increased from 21 to 33 percent, according to Kalshi. Conversely, the likelihood of holding rates steady has decreased from 79 to 65 percent.

Richard Hart, the founder of HEX and PulseChain, has been taken into custody at one of his residences in Istanbul.

Analysts have not been this optimistic about Bitcoin since August 2025. Currently, 84 percent of 164 experts are bullish, a sharp rise from 37 percent in July. This level of optimism exceeds that observed at the same stage of the 2023 bull market.

Analysts are more bullish on Bitcoin than at any point since August 2025. Currently, 84 percent of 164 analysts express optimism about the cryptocurrency’s prospects, a sharp rise from 37 percent in July. This level of confidence surpasses that observed at the same stage of the 2023 bull market.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has officially recognized Circle's USDC stablecoin as a significant e-money token under the MiCA regulation.

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The FBI has stated that its director has not traveled to Russia and is currently within the United States. This clarification comes amid circulating rumors to the contrary. The agency further emphasized that sources from MS NOW are not informed on this matter.

A notable decline in silver prices has been recorded, whereas gold prices have fallen less sharply.

The White House’s chief advisor on digital assets, Patrick Witt, revealed that the Trump administration is examining strategies to expand its Bitcoin holdings. "We have initiated efforts to securely safeguard, account for, and custody these assets. Additionally, we are exploring ways to augment our stockpile and SBR," Witt stated.

Iran's geopolitical landscape faces heightened tension as Ghalibaf reportedly views a new U.S. attack on Iran as nearly inevitable.

U.S. Federal Reserve Speaker Goolsbee has voiced concerns over recent inflation data, deeming it "discouraging." He emphasized that a few more months of elevated inflation would be unacceptable, warning that continued High levels could necessitate decisive measures.

Apple is scheduled to introduce its first artificial intelligence features in China this December.

U.S. stocks tumble amid sell-off, while government bonds see another significant buyback.

In a notable market development, shares of Dell and HPE declined by approximately 11% and 8% respectively. The downturn was intensified when Barclays responded by downgrading the ratings of these firms, citing concerns over the sluggish integration of artificial intelligence into their business strategies.

BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink has issued a stark warning: a moratorium on the construction of data centers across the United States could plunge the nation into a recession. Fink underscored the significance of artificial intelligence as a pivotal force propelling current economic momentum. Without the expansion of digital infrastructure, the economic outlook remains precarious, he suggests.

The API's latest oil inventories report indicates a substantial reduction in crude stockpiles, which fell by 11.12 million barrels—significantly exceeding expectations of a 1.9 million barrel increase. This marks a notable reversal from the previous week's decline of 2.1 million barrels.

The European Union plans to incorporate Ukraine into its secure satellite communication network, GovSatCom. The announcement was made by Thomas Renier, spokesperson for the European Commission, responsible for technological sovereignty, defense, space policy, and disinformation mitigation.