💥✴️ Activity on the XRP Ledger has reached a peak for 2026, with 32,604 active accounts.
⚠️🇮🇷 Israel has requested permission from the United States to strike energy facilities in Iran if military operations are resumed, according to KAN NEWS.
🚨 Anthropic has implemented mandatory identity verification (KYC) for its AI model, Claude. Users are now required to provide personal information as part of the verification process. This move underscores the growing emphasis on security and accountability in the artificial intelligence sector.
🌟 Mastercard reported its Q3 2026 earnings, revealing an adjusted EPS of $5.31, surpassing estimates of $5.17. The company's net revenue reached $9.8 billion, exceeding expectations of $9.67 billion. Additionally, cross-border volumes increased by 11%, slightly below the estimated growth of 11.5%. For more information, visit Mastercard.
🔻 Silver prices have hit a new low not seen in 11 months. Investors are closely monitoring market trends as the demand for silver fluctuates amid various economic factors. The recent drop has raised concerns among traders and analysts alike, leading to discussions about potential future implications for the precious metals market. For more details, visit this article.
🚀 The betting and forecasting platform Kalshi has achieved a valuation of $40 billion during its latest funding round, according to CNBC.
🌍 "RusHydro" is considering the possibility of expanding cooperation with an additional 20 countries in Africa, according to the company - TASS.
⚠️✴️🇮🇩 Indonesia's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Indodax, has suspended deposits and withdrawals due to a sharp increase in cyberattacks.
🚨 Upcoming Economic Reports
The United States will release several key economic indicators today. At 15:30 Moscow time, the preliminary GDP for Q3 2026 will be published. Additionally, Initial Jobless Claims data will be available at the same time. Lastly, the PCE Price Index for September, which measures inflation, will also be released at 15:30 Moscow time.
The United States will release several key economic indicators today. At 15:30 Moscow time, the preliminary GDP for Q3 2026 will be published. Additionally, Initial Jobless Claims data will be available at the same time. Lastly, the PCE Price Index for September, which measures inflation, will also be released at 15:30 Moscow time.
🚨 Ukraine's central bank has raised its key interest rate to 16.5%, up from the previous 16%. This decision reflects ongoing economic adjustments in the country.
⚠️🇺🇸 The United States has reported a GDP growth of 3.4% for the second quarter of 2026, surpassing expectations of 3.2% and significantly up from the previous figure of 2.2%.
📈 The U.S. has reported its latest inflation figures, with the PCE Price Index for September showing a month-over-month increase of 0.3%, matching expectations. Year-over-year, the index rose by 3.6%, slightly above the previous 3.4%. The core PCE also saw a year-over-year increase of 3.1%, in line with forecasts, up from 3% earlier. For more details, visit here.
🚨 The United States has reported initial jobless claims at 194,000, matching previous figures and below the expected 198,000. Continuing jobless claims stand at 1.701 million, lower than the anticipated 1.720 million and a decrease from the prior 1.728 million.
🇷🇺 The State Duma has approved the draft federal budget for 2027 in its first reading. Anton Siluanov stated in an interview with "Vesti" that the budget parameters are resilient to external shocks, price volatility in energy resources, and sanctions.
🇮🇷 Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia is prepared to act as a mediator between the United States and Iran. He added that Russia is willing to transport enriched uranium out of Iran if that is a part of the ongoing issue.