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Arthur Hayes, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, reaffirmed his long position in Bitcoin and established a price target of $10,000 for Ether by 2026.

An unnamed Ethereum layer‑2 network has halted new deposits and warned that users must withdraw roughly $10 million of assets before New Year’s Eve or risk losing them permanently.

A private entrepreneur in China launched an itch-scratching service chain, generating US$15,000 monthly revenue from two outlets.

Micron's Taiwan-based unions are demanding a bonus equivalent to 83 months of pay, which could escalate to a strike vote this month.

The CFTC has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by CME Group against Kalshi over Bitcoin perpetual futures (perps), a regulatory action that could influence competition and innovation in U.S.

G20 ministers issued a statement warning against overly rigid regulation of emerging technologies, emphasizing the need for flexibility to foster innovation.

A sharp rise in the Japanese yen during New York trading has heightened trader vigilance for any sign that authorities will intervene again after a July intervention, according to Bloomberg.

A Hong Kong woman discovered a non‑consensual nude photo of her had been turned into an Instagram sticker and sent to her, highlighting ongoing image‑abuse issues on the platform.

GitLab's stock rose after the article highlighted its role in enabling safer software development in collaboration with AI agents.

Six Ebola checkpoints in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo ceased reporting due to unpaid staff, indicating a breakdown in public health infrastructure funding or administration.

StealthGas (GASS) reported Q2 2026 earnings highlighting a 40% profit margin achieved through fleet downsizing and debt elimination, despite lower revenue.

Natixis Investment Managers increased its allocation to Japanese equities while reducing US equity exposure, citing enduring economic growth momentum in Japan.