Markets
Tether’s exposure to seized EQIBank reported at ~$64M
Stablecoin issuer Tether disclosed minimal financial risk from a $89M U.S. asset seizure involving EQIBank, a Dominica-licensed lender linked to Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase.

Circle, Tether freeze stablecoins in Bitget hacker wallet amid $351.6M theft
Stablecoin issuers acted swiftly to block a portion of stolen funds after a $351.6 million exploit at Bitget, though most remaining assets remain untraceable.
SEC's tokenization exemption signals faster U.S. market integration
The SEC's temporary framework for tokenized stock trading marks a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into traditional capital markets, with implications for regulatory clarity and market structure.
Midterm Outlook: Which S&P 500 Stocks May Resist Election Headwinds
UBS and prediction models highlight stocks with defensive traits amid U.S. midterm election uncertainty, including Berkshire Hathaway and Microsoft.
Strategy MSTR to propose daily dividends for STRC to approach $100
Shareholder vote on Oct. 28 could shift STRC’s preferred stock dividends from monthly to daily payments, aiming to stabilize its price near $100 after a 12% dividend yield and $1B in buybacks.

BioPharma Credit Reports Steady H1 2026 Returns Amid Portfolio Diversification
The life sciences-focused credit lender posted net income per share of $0.045 and a 13.89% total return year-to-date, with a market cap of $1.1 billion and a 10.23% dividend yield.

Hamak Strategy Announces 210,430oz Gold Resource at Ghana Project
The company reports a significant oxide gold resource at Akoko, Ghana, and updates on capital raising and debt restructuring efforts.
Lumen to Relocate Listing from NYSE to Nasdaq in October
Lumen Technologies Inc. plans to transition its NYSE-listed common stock and debt instruments to Nasdaq in late October, marking a strategic shift toward AI-driven enterprise networking services.

Aeternum Acquires Full Ownership of Cameroon Cobalt Project
The company will issue up to 133.3 million shares to complete the deal for the Nkamouna cobalt-nickel-manganese asset, replacing a prior joint venture structure.

Star Fashion Culture raises $9.6m in follow-on share offering at $0.80
The company plans to use proceeds for online marketing services, administration, and working capital

IRS Crypto Reporting Rules Create Tax Filing Headaches for US Investors
New IRS rules require US crypto exchanges to report gross proceeds on Form 1099-DA without cost basis, forcing taxpayers to calculate gains themselves and leading to widespread delays, discrepancies and calls for better data formats.
CoinMarketCap Expands Derivatives Coverage with $M Acquisition of CoinGlass
CoinMarketCap retains CoinGlass’s brand and tools while expanding access to leveraged trading data across 28 exchanges and over 2,500 instruments.
US-Aktien dominieren – aber Risiko wächst mit Abhängigkeit
Die Konzentration auf US-Titel, besonders Tech-Giganten, erhöht Portfoliorisiken. Diversifikation bleibt entscheidend für langfristige Renditechancen.

SlowMist finds iPhone Safari exploit targeting crypto wallets but lacks confirmed thefts
Security firm warns of potential exposure risks despite Apple’s prior patches, urging users to update iOS and use caution with suspicious links.
US Markts: Ölpreise, Nahost-Risiko und KI-Dynamik treiben Aktienkurse am Freitag voran
Ölpreise sinken leicht, Nahost-Diplomatie Hoffnung auf Marktstabilisierung; Nasdaq und Tech-Aktien dominieren die Erholungstendenzen.
Givaudan SMI-Titel steigt auf Elf-Wochen-Hoch nach Analystenaufschwung
Die Aktie des schweizerischen Duftstoffherstellers Givaudan erreichte in der vergangenen Woche ein Elf-Wochen-Hoch und übertrifft den SMI um 1,6 Prozent.
Cencora Names Former Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez to Board, Effective Oct 2026
Cencora Inc appointed former Ryder System CEO Robert Sanchez as an independent director, with the role starting October 1, 2026, citing his logistics, operations and finance experience.

Mortgage Advice Bureau Cuts H1 2026 Profit Guidance Amid Market Challenges
Revenue growth and operational efficiency remain robust, but cautious outlook reflects refinancing headwinds and cost pressures.

Bitcoin Holders Realize $2.4B in Profits, Far Below Prior Market Peak Levels
BTC rallies 44% this quarter to nearly $85,000 as realized profit-taking stays muted at $2.4B versus the $7B–$10B daily range seen at earlier tops.

Bond volatility spikes as Bitcoin and equities remain resilient
U.S. Treasury volatility surges to March highs amid energy price pressures, while Bitcoin and Wall Street indices show subdued volatility.

Roche reports Phase II success for obesity/diabetes drug enicepatide
Investigational once-weekly GLP-1/GIP agonist achieved 2.65% HbA1c drop at 48 weeks and 15.5% weight loss in T2D/overweight patients

UBS Asset Management launches first actively managed equity ETF
UBS AM introduces the UBS Global Equity Income Plus UCITS ETF, expanding its active ETF lineup beyond two bond funds launched last year.

XCF Global Reports $10M August Renewable Diesel Revenue
XCF Global's New Rise Reno facility shipped 1.3 million gallons of renewable diesel in August, exceeding $10 million in revenue as production climbs past nameplate pace.

TruGolf Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split
The Nasdaq-listed TruGolf Holdings will reduce its share count with a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective September 29, 2026, as part of a strategic equity adjustment.

Orosur Oversubscribes C$14M Private Placement for Colombian Drilling
Orosur Mining raised up to C$14M at C$0.32 per unit, with an option for another C$2M, as proceeds fund drilling at the company's Anzá project in Colombia.

