Elon Musk has once again ascended to a trillion-dollar valuation following a significant increase in SpaceX's stock price.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission are moving quickly to develop a unified set of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States, potentially superseding the contentious CLARITY Act. The CFTC has formally proposed its initial regulatory framework aimed at overseeing the domestic crypto markets. For more information, visit the Wall Street Journal.

Developer Ingrad, acquired by Sminex in 2024, is preparing to delist from the Moscow Exchange following an extraordinary shareholders' meeting, according to RIA. The company, which focuses on project development, announced that it will terminate its public status as it shifts away from public capital markets. With less than two percent of its shares publicly traded, Ingrad stated, "The public capital market is no longer part of our business model."

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Declare Saudi Airspace as Potential Battleground

Europe faces a challenging winter as high energy prices persist, according to European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen.

Former President Trump is planning to engage with the Treasury Department to explore strategies aimed at lowering diesel fuel prices, Politico reports.

In the third quarter of 2026, Ether (ETH) outpaced the S&P 500 index and numerous other assets, demonstrating notable gains despite elevated yields, soaring oil prices, and a hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve, according to Tom Lee. The analyst had previously forecasted that ETH could see substantial increases over the coming year, with the potential to exceed $10,000.

The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds has climbed to 5.70%, a level not seen in nearly a quarter-century.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Have Called an Emergency Meeting of the Makkah Alliance's Defense Committee

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced that the three nations have convened an emergency session of the alliance’s defense structure. They have committed to deploying armed forces and resources swiftly to Saudi Arabia. Member countries of the Makkah Agreement will activate a collective deterrence mechanism aimed at safeguarding the Kingdom.

Polygon is scheduled to make a forthcoming announcement. More details can be found here.

Iran did not load any tankers last month, according to Bessent.

Russian authorities have begun registering the first official participants in the cryptocurrency sector. Banks led the way by submitting applications for registration. Under the new regulations, credit institutions face strict limitations on their cryptocurrency investments, which are capped at 1 percent of their capital. Read more.

Yields Rise, Pushing Long-Term Treasury Rates to 24-Year Highs

Treasury yields continued their upward trajectory on Thursday, with the long end reaching levels not seen since 2002 and prompting concern among investors. The 10-year Treasury yield increased by at least 7 basis points to 5.34 percent, while the 30-year yield rose by a similar margin to 5.7 percent, both marking their highest levels in over two decades. Shorter-dated Treasuries edged higher, with increases of 2 to 4 basis points. The surge in yields signals persistent pressure on the bond market, stirring apprehension about the trajectory of interest rates and the broader economic outlook.

Former President Donald Trump has highlighted the ongoing shortage of refineries as a critical challenge facing the United States.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attributed the recent diesel fuel shortage to strikes on Russian refineries.

Former President Donald Trump has publicly asserted that Iran is responsible for the FlyDubai airplane incident.

Cryptorank has published its weekly roundup of the seven largest token unlocks, underscoring notable developments within the cryptocurrency sector.

The United States has continued to draw down its Strategic Petroleum Reserve at an unprecedented rate. Over the past week, the nation's reserves declined to 283 million barrels, the lowest level since 1982, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Energy.

The head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission cited Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Stellar Lumens, Tezos, and Ripple as examples of digital commodities rather than securities, asserting that the Securities and Exchange Commission shares this perspective.

Bitcoin’s futures and options open interest has declined, indicating a retreat in derivatives activity. While demand for spot exchange-traded funds remains robust despite a decrease, on-chain activity continues to be elevated. The sell-off in futures markets observed last week has softened, and more than two-thirds of Bitcoin supply is now “in profit,” encouraging active profit-taking among holders. Simultaneously, substantial new capital inflows have been reported, according to a Glassnode analysis.