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  6. American Hall, Woodford win Nobel memorial prize in economics

    STOCKHOLM — American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks, such as energy crises and inflation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences anno

    Korea Times WorldUnited States

  9. How Will Water Flow on the Moon?

    Growing fresh food on the Moon is going to be crucial if astronauts there are ever going to eat anything other than freeze-dried rations. Since husbanding animals on the lunar surface is…difficult (to put it mildly), most mission planners believe that plants are the solution. But we still don’t enti

    Universe TodayUnited States

  11. Jordan approves 'landmark' $564m sukuk for Greater Amman Municipality

    RIYADH: Jordan has approved its first municipal Islamic sukuk issuance, worth 400 million Jordanian dinars ($564.2 million), offering a 5.5 percent annual return over five years to strengthen the Greater Amman Municipality’s financial governance. The issuance will use an ijara muntahia bittamleek st

    Arab NewsSaudi Arabia

  23. Retail inflation at almost 2-year high at 5.54%, driven by food prices surge

    Retail inflation in India reached 5.54% in September, mainly spurred by rising food costs. Food inflation escalated to 7.74%, the highest recorded since the new CPI series was launched. The price of onions skyrocketed, while some items, like potatoes and tomatoes, saw price drops. Puducherry recorde

    Times of IndiaIndia

  25. Kraken Secures Full Dubai VARA Approval Through Payward Ahead of UAE Launch

    Kraken has entered Dubai’s regulated crypto market with its parent company Payward gaining full VARA approval, allowing for the UAE’s investors to access cryptoccurrency trading services over the coming weeks. Kraken Receives Full VARA Approval for UAE Market Entry On October 12, Payward received th

    CoinGapeUAE

  26. Americans Robert E. Hall, Michael Woodford win Economics Nobel 2026

    “This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, have developed new macroeconomic models that have significantly improved our ability to implement effective stabilisation policy. On the basis of these models, well-timed fiscal and monetary policy measures can reduce

    The Hindu

  31. Hong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEO

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is planning further measures to boost market liquidity, attract more international investors and expand the use of China’s currency, including through yuan-denominated gold futures and stock trading, according to a blog post by its CEO on Monday. The plans com

    South China Morning PostChina

  35. MEXC Brings AI, TradFi and the Future of Trading to Life at TOKEN2049 Singapore

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, October 12, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, concluded its TOKEN2049 Singapore presence with a series of interactive experiences and industry discussions spanning TradFi access, AI-powered trading and the future evolution of global trading platforms. MEXC’s

    NewsBTCSingapore

  37. AI fuelling growth while putting Asia’s young workers at risk, IMF meeting hears

    An investment surge into artificial intelligence may be helping prop up a global economy battered by energy supply shocks, but the technology’s potential to cull jobs requires swift mitigation if Asia’s youth are to secure a place in the future workforce, delegates were warned at the IMF–World Bank

    South China Morning PostThailand

  40. LBank at 11: Eric He on Building an Exchange for More Than One Market Cycle

    Eleven years in crypto is not simply an anniversary. It means navigating multiple boom-and-bust cycles, changing asset narratives, exchange failures, and the growing convergence between traditional finance and onchain markets. At its 11-year mark, LBank reports more than 30 million registered users

    Bitcoinist

  45. Hamas condemns Israel Defence Minister’s threat to assassinate Khalil al-Hayya

    Hamas on Sunday condemned Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz’s threats to assassinate its political bureau chief, Khalil al-Hayya, describing them as “organised state terrorism” and accusing the Israeli government of political bankruptcy. In a statement received by Quds Press, Hamas said the threa

    Middle East MonitorIsrael

  46. Bitwise CIO Ranks 4 Crypto for Long-Term Growth, Starting With Bitcoin

    Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Bitcoin could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars if traditional portfolios shift more of their allocations toward it and gold. The case rests on currency debasement, which he links to stablecoins and tokenization over the next decade. What a Debasement Trade Means fo

    BeInCrypto

  50. OKX founder Star Xu Says Hyperliquid’s Matching Engine Favors Market Makers

    TLDR: Hyperliquid matches orders block by block and prioritizes cancellations within each block, says Xu. Xu links Hyperliquid’s order book depth to its market maker friendly design versus many exchanges. Xu says the design offers another approach for long-tail assets that have limited liquidity. Xu

    Blockonomi

  52. Bitcoin’s Next Move Depends on the US Bond Market and Inflation Report

    Bitcoin’s next major move could depend on the US bond market. Treasury yields surged to their highest level in 24 years, making government bonds more attractive to investors and putting fresh pressure on cryptocurrencies. According to Bitunix’s October market analysis, the benchmark 10-year US Treas

    BeInCrypto

  54. Blockchain Life 2026 to Bring 200+ Speakers to Dubai on Dec. 1-2

    Blockchain Life 2026, the 17th edition of the international forum on Web3, cryptocurrency, mining and AI, will take place Dec. 1-2 at Festival Arena in Dubai. Organizers expect more than 15,000 attendees from over 130 countries, alongside 200+ speakers and 200+ sponsors. The two-day forum will gathe

    BeInCryptoUAE

  58. Kraken UAE Launch Nears as Payward Secures Full VARA Approval

    TLDR: Payward received Full Market Approval from VARA, the final stage of Dubai’s licensing process. Kraken will offer AED-denominated spot and margin trading, with direct dirham deposits and withdrawals. Institutional clients will receive OTC spot trading and Kraken Prime access when the service go

    BlockonomiUAE

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