🚨 The U.S. government shutdown has hindered negotiations for trade deals with both India and Indonesia. Additionally, it has paralyzed the IPO market and slowed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) progress on approving crypto ETFs.

💥🇺🇸 IBM has entered into a partnership with the AI project Anthropic, which is backed by Amazon.

🇫🇷 Some diplomats in the European Union are already preparing a "political obituary" for President Macron following the resignation of Prime Minister Le Cornu, according to Politico.

✨🇺🇸 Streamex Corp. has announced the launch of its own stablecoin, GLDY, backed by gold and offering a 4% interest yield. The introduction of GLDY aims to provide a secure digital asset option for investors looking for stability and growth in the cryptocurrency market.

🎬 The American film market is projected to surpass $9 billion in 2025, marking the first time since 2019, according to CNBC. This significant growth comes on the heels of former President Trump's announcement at the end of September, implementing 100% tariffs on foreign films.

🇯🇵 Japan has begun actively investing in military startups, according to BBG. This move signifies a strategic shift in the country's defense policy as it seeks to enhance its military capabilities in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. The investments aim to foster innovation and strengthen Japan's position in the global defense market.

🚨 In 2026, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) plans to reinstate the tariff indexing for Transneft based on the "inflation minus" formula, according to Shaskolsky. This move aims to address tariff adjustments within the oil transportation sector. For further details, visit Транснефти and ТАСС.

✨ BNY Mellon is set to launch tokenized deposits and cryptocurrency payments as blockchain technology gains traction. The financial institution aims to enhance its offerings in the evolving digital landscape. For more information, visit here.

⚠️🛢🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European Union is proposing sanctions against companies that place flags of other countries on sanctioned oil tankers from Russia's shadow fleet. — BBG

🛢🇷🇺🇨🇳 Negotiations for the "Power of Siberia 2" pipeline have stalled, according to a report by RTRS. Russia and China are expected to issue traditional denials regarding the claims. This pattern has been repeated annually, with RTRS publishing updates and the involved parties refuting them. For further details, visit the full article.

🚀 S&P Dow Jones Indices is set to launch a new cryptocurrency index, the DIGITAL MARKETS 50 CRYPTO INDEX. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive benchmark for the digital asset market, reflecting the performance of the largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies. The index will serve as a valuable tool for investors looking to navigate the evolving landscape of digital finance.

✴️🇪🇺 A list of European banks that have already started offering crypto trading has emerged.

🚨🇷🇺 Ozon Pharmaceuticals has reported the results of its preferential rights exercise for securities, with over 3.2 million shares placed. For more information, visit here.

🚀 Anthony Pompliano stated, "BTC will never stop growing because governments will never stop printing money."

🌕✴️ The market volume of tokenized gold has surpassed $3 billion, marking a new record.

🚀 CryptoQuant reports a surge in activity from physicists on Binance, indicating their growing involvement in the cryptocurrency market. This uptick suggests a new trend as a diverse range of professionals explore digital assets. For more details, visit CryptoQuant.

💥🇺🇸 DELL shares rose by 9% as the company increased its revenue and profit forecasts, driven by strong demand for AI solutions.

🇷🇺 PhosAgro anticipates that high prices for phosphorus fertilizers will remain stable through 2026. For more details, visit this link.

🌫 Zinc prices have surged to their highest levels since December 2024.

🇷🇺 On October 8, the Russian Ministry of Finance will hold auctions for the placement of OFZ 26249 and 26247.

🚀 Nakamoto, formerly known as KindlyMD, is set to raise an additional $250 million backed by BTC. This funding will be utilized to acquire even more BTC for its balance sheet.