🤖 Elon Musk has released a video showcasing the humanoid robot Optimus training in kung fu martial arts. Earlier, BBG reported that Musk may be shifting Tesla's focus from electric vehicles to humanoid robots. Musk has stated that the demand for humanoid robots will be insatiable.

⚠️🇷🇺 Currently, all major factors are working against Russian stocks. The prospects for a significant interest rate cut have evaporated, there is no light at the end of the tunnel in geopolitics, oil prices are under strong pressure, and the ruble remains very strong. — read more

⭐️ A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin issuer facing US and UK sanctions, emerged as a platinum sponsor at the TOKEN2049 crypto conference in Singapore. The company even showcased its own booth at the event, highlighting its resilience in the global crypto landscape. For more details, visit RTRS.

⚠️🇰🇵 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will be compelled to take appropriate military-technical measures to eliminate threats if the United States continues to increase its military presence in the region.

💼 Japan is gradually ending support for "zombie companies," urging them to reform or shut down to rejuvenate the economy. In the past year, the number of bankruptcies surged by 13%, according to Bloomberg.

Zombie companies are those where the cost of servicing debt exceeds profits.

⚠️🇮🇱 Yemen has launched a hypersonic missile named "Palestine-2" targeting Israel. This military action marks an escalation in regional tensions and highlights the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the area. Further developments are expected as the situation unfolds.

⚠️🇻🇪 The Director of the FBI, Patel, has labeled Venezuelan President Maduro as a "drug-trafficking dictator," stating, "Maduro is not just a corrupt politician but an accused drug-trafficking dictator, for whom the U.S. Justice Department has offered a reward of $50 million." Previously, it was reported that the U.S. is planning military strikes against drug cartels in Venezuela, with operations potentially commencing in the coming weeks. The Hill reported that Trump directed the Pentagon to initiate operations against the cartels. Maduro claims the U.S. aims to use the fight against drug cartels as a pretext for regime change and seizing Venezuela's oil, gas, and gold resources. 🛢

🛢 OPEC+ countries are expected to increase oil production in November by 137,000 barrels per day, according to sources. The meeting is scheduled for today at 11:00 GMT (14:00 MSK). For more details, visit RTRS and BBG.

🌟 The DAT boom continues, with companies accumulating $135 billion in crypto. A notable surge of 30% month-over-month in trading volumes for perpetual futures on decentralized exchanges (DEX) has been observed. Aster and Hyperliquid combined accounted for 32% of all fees. For more insights, check the VanEck recap for September.

🌟 Cryptorank has released its latest report highlighting the top 10 crypto projects by Total Value Locked (TVL) growth for September 2025. For more details, visit Cryptorank.

🇺🇸 Corporate earnings reports in the U.S. are set to be released this week. Investors and analysts are keenly awaiting these results to gauge the financial health of major companies and their impact on the stock market. Stay tuned for updates and insights as the earnings season unfolds.

🇨🇿 European politicians express concern over the victory of the opposition ANO movement led by Andrej Babis in the Czech parliamentary elections. They fear that Babis may become a "destructive figure" within the EU, similar to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovakia's Robert Fico, according to Politico.

🇪🇺 On October 9, the European Parliament will vote again on a motion of no confidence against the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen.

🚀 This week sees significant token unlockings, as reported by DropsTab. Investors are closely monitoring these developments in the crypto market, anticipating potential impacts on token prices and trading volumes. Stay tuned for updates as the situation evolves.

🔥🛢 Countries in OPEC+ have agreed to increase oil production in November by 137,000 barrels per day. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2.

⚠️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The Russian authorities have yet to receive a response from the U.S. regarding their proposal on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). The White House had promised two weeks ago that Trump would address this issue. Putin stated that if the U.S. does not need an extension of the treaty, then Russia does not either. "Kommersant" compiled a list of 10 significant security initiatives proposed by Russia over the past 25 years that have either been ignored or declined by the U.S. and NATO. Details can be found in the full article here.

⚠️🇻🇪 Lavrov and the Venezuelan Foreign Minister expressed serious concern over the escalating actions by Washington in the Caribbean Sea, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.