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A layer-1 blockchain experienced a 4-hour freeze to address a $4.9 million exploit, with approximately 1,980 ETH remaining at a linked address.

CME Group reported 29.7 million contracts traded in August, the second-highest volume on record, indicating heightened institutional activity in derivatives markets.

Wall Street futures declined with the Nasdaq down 0.6% and S&P 500 down 0.2%, while Brent crude oil rose above $95 per barrel following recent U.S.

An insider at Mohawk Industries sold 1,000 shares for $139,480, while retaining indirect positions valued at over $20 million.

Chevron announced a $7 billion investment over five years to significantly increase oil production in Venezuela, marking the largest financial commitment to date in a U.S.-led initiative to revitalize the country's oil industry.

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Thailand’s Pattaya is hosting over 5,000 US Navy sailors and Marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln for shore leave after a 286-day deployment, providing a short-term economic boost to local businesses such as massage parlors, suitmakers, and watch vendors.

European natural gas prices rose to a 3-year high due to geopolitical tensions from renewed US strikes on Iran, raising concerns over energy supply disruptions from the Persian Gulf.

Hong Kong announced a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on October 1 to celebrate China’s National Day, themed 'Eternal Radiance' and sponsored by Sun Life Hong Kong for HK$18 million (US$2.3 million).

Realty Income announced its 674th consecutive monthly dividend, highlighting a 5.3% dividend yield.

Bitcoin declined 1% alongside a rise in Brent crude oil above $93 and a climb in U.S.

BNP Paribas SA handled nearly half of the $4.2 billion in stock trades linked to MSCI Inc.'s index rebalancing in India's new closing-auction system.