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Southern Norway's hydroelectric reservoirs reached a record low for the season, increasing the risk of higher power prices and greater reliance on natural gas across Europe this winter.

A large holder of Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens transferred 600 billion SHIB, valued at approximately $3.09 million, indicating significant token movement by a major holder.

ADP reported U.S.

Uber announced a 10% workforce reduction (3,300 employees) to streamline management layers and reallocate resources toward ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions.

Adam Back invested €7.6 million into Capital B, a Bitcoin treasury-focused entity, enabling the purchase of 376 additional Bitcoin (BTC) and setting a target of 3,521 BTC.

Remixpoint, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange operator, sold $5.5 million in altcoins (ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE) and retained only 1,506 BTC as its crypto exposure.

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

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.

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).

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