π¨ Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he might reconsider his plan to avoid large-scale strikes against Iran before the midterm elections. "I could do it. We'll see," Trump told reporters. Meanwhile, the U.S. urged Americans to leave Iran immediately on October 8. In other news, diesel prices on the CME exchange plummeted following discussions between Putin and Trump.
π¨πΊπ¦ U.S. negotiations with Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami were constructive, according to Witkoff. They discussed resolving the Ukrainian conflict before winter and creating a new security architecture between Russia and Europe for lasting peace. The U.S. and European nations aim to prepare a unified resolution plan for Russia in the coming weeks. However, the Ukrainian delegation ended talks early after news of a "big deal" between Trump and Putin surfaced. An American official warned that Ukraine could lose intelligence support if strikes on Russian refineries continue. Witkoff and Kushner are considering visits to Moscow and Kyiv next week to discuss peace proposals, but the impact of the Trump-Putin deal remains unclear. β AXIOS
β οΈ Ukraine will persist in its strikes on Russian oil refineries, despite a diesel supply deal between Trump and Putin, according to a Ukrainian official cited by the Financial Times. Trump finalized the agreement after Zelensky ignored calls to halt attacks on these facilities. The U.S. has warned that it may withhold intelligence support from Ukraine if the strikes continue, as reported by Axios. For more details, visit FT and AXIOS.
π’πΊπΈπ·πΊ The Trump administration supports a potential deal for the acquisition of foreign assets from LUKOIL by a consortium led by investor Todd Boehly. The consortium, which includes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), aims to acquire LUKOIL's fields in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America, with a combined production exceeding 350,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The deal may also include three refineries in Bulgaria, Romania, and the Netherlands, with a total capacity of 350,000 barrels per day. U.S. officials estimate the foreign assets' value at around $20 billion. β NYP
π¨ Former President Donald Trump, speaking to supporters in Syracuse, New York, threatened to "destroy" Iran if the country refuses to negotiate a deal with the United States. He claimed that the resolution regarding Iran is progressing at a "dizzying speed," according to a post on Truth Social.
βοΈπͺπΊπ·πΊ NATO Military Committee Chairman Giuseppe Cavo Dragone has confirmed that NATO has no plans to block Kaliningrad. "It should be clear regarding Kaliningrad: NATO is not preparing any blockade. Reports of such a threat are based on a non-existent scenario," he stated in an interview with La Repubblica.
π The total revenue of the Hyperliquid protocol has surpassed $1.4 billion, with over $1.26 billion allocated for the buyback of HYPE tokens in the open market. The company holds more than 56% of the perpetual crypto futures market share, according to an overview by Castle Labs. Currently, Hyperliquid leads in monthly trading volume for perpetual futures among similar projects and ranks first among crypto projects in total revenue this year.
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π¨ Former FTX COO has expressed strong disgust over the trailer for Netflix's upcoming series, 'The Altruists,' stating it "made me physically throw up." The series, which focuses on the collapse of the FTX exchange, is set to premiere on November 19. For more details, visit the official Netflix.
π Silicon Valley billionaires are obsessed with the idea of "reprogramming" their bodies to achieve longevity. β Business Insider
Bezos and Altman are investing in cellular reprogramming research, which delivers "instructions" to cells, reverting them to a youthful state. Initial trials on real patients have begun, with no serious side effects reported. Notably, two patients have experienced improved vision.
Bezos and Altman are investing in cellular reprogramming research, which delivers "instructions" to cells, reverting them to a youthful state. Initial trials on real patients have begun, with no serious side effects reported. Notably, two patients have experienced improved vision.
π° Experts have confirmed President Putin's claims regarding ongoing direct contacts between the heads of Russian and U.S. intelligence services. This revelation comes after it was reported that Trump's security service is using smart rings from Sberbank. For more details, visit here.
β οΈβ΄οΈπΊπΈ The U.S. Department of Justice is once again examining Binance for potential breaches of the 2023 settlement agreement amid investigations into possible sanctions violations against Iran. This scrutiny highlights ongoing concerns regarding the cryptocurrency exchange's compliance with regulatory measures. For more details, visit β BBG.
π° Telegram has launched Money, a non-custodial wallet called Gram for storing and sending tokens. Users can also purchase gifts and collectible nicknames for their audience.