# Business News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business?page=187 Page 187 of 351. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [G7 Plans Four-Month Release of 100 Million Barrels of Oil](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26434) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T15:41:36.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T15:41:36.000Z The first 20 days are to include a substantial diesel release, but its volume has not been specified. The U.S. national average diesel price was $6.37 a gallon on Oct. 2. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26434.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26434.json) ## [SBI Completes Bitbank Takeover, Making Japanese Exchange a Subsidiary](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26433) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T15:40:53.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T15:40:53.000Z The ¥46.7 billion acquisition makes Bitbank wholly owned by SBI Holdings and puts it in the same group as SBI VC Trade. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26433.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26433.json) ## [Synthra Finance Buys Back and Burns Nearly 2 Million POLL Tokens](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26431) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T15:37:12.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T15:37:12.000Z The operation used protocol revenue and brought cumulative burns close to 7% of POLL’s total supply. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26431.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26431.json) ## [Mastercard Adds BVNK Route for Open USD Stablecoin Access](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26417) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T14:54:12.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T14:54:12.000Z Financial institutions, distributors and businesses can exchange and settle OUSD with fiat currencies and other stablecoins through existing infrastructure. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26417.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26417.json) ## [SMBC Nikko, Partners Expect DeFi Gateway Development by Mid-2027](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26416) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T14:49:53.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T14:49:53.000Z The Japanese project would build liquidity pools using Uniswap v4 hooks, with work on compliance features and asset-deployment strategies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26416.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26416.json) ## [U.S. Sends Two Patriot Batteries to Guard Gulf Energy Facilities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26415) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T14:47:51.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T14:47:51.000Z One battery is assigned to an oil facility in Saudi Arabia and another to a natural gas site in Qatar. The deployments come as Washington weighs renewed combat operations against Iran. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26415.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26415.json) ## [EarnUSD Sets Initial Management Fee at 0.2% and Performance Fee at 15%](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26405) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T14:28:35.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T14:28:35.000Z The initial rates replace a 1% management fee and 10% performance fee. EarnUSD's fee caps are 0.5% and 20%, respectively. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26405.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26405.json) ## [Strive Raises Funds for Bitcoin Purchase of More Than 1,270 BTC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26399) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T14:05:18.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T14:05:18.000Z SATA accumulation has begun, while STRC is nearing its $100 par value. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26399.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26399.json) ## [JERA Establishes Subsidiary for Japan Oil Reserve Business Transfer](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26397) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T13:57:08.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T13:57:08.000Z The JERA Group’s current operating contract covers fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2028. The business transfer is expected around April 2029. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26397.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26397.json) ## [RealFi Launches USDrf and Staked Token on Cardano](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26393) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T13:43:53.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T13:43:53.000Z The dollar-linked token has retail and institutional exit paths with different liquidity conditions. Cardano had $65.31 million in DeFi total value locked on Oct. 2, 2026. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26393.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26393.json) ## [ZachXBT Questions Whether UPay Enabled Xinbi Visa Crypto Card](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26389) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T13:19:09.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T13:19:09.000Z The investigator asked UPay CEO Owen Yang to explain the companies’ relationship. The supplied materials do not establish that Xinbi launched or issued a card. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26389.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26389.json) ## [Tesla Delivers 486,532 Vehicles in Q3, Above 461,100 Estimate](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26385) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T13:07:49.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T13:07:49.000Z Production totaled 464,391 vehicles. Deliveries rose from the second quarter but fell about 2% from a year earlier. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26385.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26385.json) ## [U.S. U6 Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.6% in September](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26380) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T12:41:42.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T12:41:42.000Z The rate was below the 7.7% forecast and down from 7.7% in August. The headline unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26380.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26380.json) ## [U.S. Payrolls Add 29,000 in September as Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.2%](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26376) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T12:35:12.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T12:35:12.000Z The job gain fell 55,000 short of expectations, while unemployment rose from 4.1% in August. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26376.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26376.json) ## [Hyperion DeFi Repays $8.6 Million and Launches HYPD Buyback](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26374) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T12:24:55.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T12:24:55.000Z The Nasdaq-listed treasury company focused on HYPE says it has no long-term debt outstanding after repaying all amounts under its Avenue Capital loan agreement. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26374.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26374.json) ## [Applied Digital Expands Polaris Forge 1 to 250 MW of Operational Capacity](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26371) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T12:11:28.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T12:11:28.000Z A 75 MW addition at the campus brings Building 2 to its full 150 MW of critical IT load. Existing contracts are expected to cover 400 MW at full buildout. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26371.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26371.json) ## [Sky Protocol Retains B- Rating as Stablecoin Supply Reaches $9.5 Billion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26370) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T12:07:18.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T12:07:18.000Z The rating was affirmed Oct. 1 with a stable outlook. USDC and Treasury-backed money-market funds totaled $4.92 billion, about half of USDS and DAI in circulation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26370.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26370.json) ## [Amazon Pledges More Than $1 Billion to Data Center Communities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26367) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T12:02:07.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T12:02:07.000Z The five-year “Built Together” program includes education and job training. AWS CEO Matt Garman says proposed moratoriums could slow the U.S. push for AI leadership. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26367.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26367.json) ## [OKX Exchange Reserves Briefly Surpass $32 Billion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26358) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T11:28:33.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T11:28:33.000Z OKX reserves rose 7.8% in September. Binance held $178.8 billion, up 4% over 30 days. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26358.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26358.json) ## [bitFlyer Sets 48-Hour Transfer Hold for Some New Users Starting Oct. 15](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26357) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T10:51:44.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T10:51:44.000Z The restriction applies to individual users who deposit yen within 90 days of completing identity verification, with an exemption for Quick Deposit. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26357.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26357.json) ## [Fiserv Launches Roughrider Coin for North Dakota Bank Payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26351) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T10:05:32.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T10:05:32.000Z The dollar-backed token is the first live use of Fiserv’s digital-asset platform, with access available to more than 90 banks and credit unions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26351.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26351.json) ## [CME Sets Oct. 5 Target for Two AI Computing Power Futures](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26350) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T10:03:33.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T10:03:33.000Z The planned contracts would use pricing benchmarks provided by Silicon Data and require regulatory approval before launch. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26350.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26350.json) ## [LONG Lets Community Treasuries Add Stock-Token Liquidity to USDG/STOCK Pools](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26336) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T09:08:35.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T09:08:35.000Z Fees from the liquidity positions will return to community treasuries and can compound those positions or fund upcoming modules. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26336.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26336.json) ## [Block Campaign Links Bitcoin’s Everyday Uses to Its Consumer Products](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26329) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T08:50:42.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T08:50:42.000Z The campaign connects Bitcoin with Cash App, Square and Bitkey. More than 24 million Cash App customers have bought Bitcoin, a cumulative figure that does not show current holdings or payment use. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26329.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26329.json) ## [OpenWorld Begins Nasdaq Trading After VerifyMe Combination](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26328) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T08:48:59.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T08:48:59.000Z VerifyMe was renamed OpenWorld, Inc., with shares trading as OPNW. The company plans to pursue a dual listing on Figure OPEN, which it expects to be live by November 2026. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26328.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26328.json) ## [StablecoinX’s About 3.03 Billion ENA Lockups End Oct. 5, 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26315) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T08:06:46.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T08:06:46.000Z The tokens will remain a treasury asset. Qualifying sales for operating or strategic needs follow a notice and review procedure under the waiver. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26315.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26315.json) ## [AMD Reaches $8.2 Billion Agreement to Acquire World Labs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26314) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T08:06:42.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T08:06:42.000Z The all-stock deal would add the AI lab’s spatial-intelligence technology to AMD. Fei-Fei Li is expected to join as executive vice president and chief scientist. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26314.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26314.json) ## [Samsung Proposes HBM4 Prices Above Three Times HBM3E Levels](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26313) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T08:05:02.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T08:05:02.000Z Micron has agreements for most of its 2027 HBM bit supply as chipmakers negotiate next year's capacity and prices. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26313.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26313.json) ## [Robinhood Wallet Adds Access to More Than 190 Stock Tokens](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26312) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T07:58:03.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T07:58:03.000Z Arcus provides liquidity and trade execution infrastructure for spot trades. Eligible trades can earn Arcus points, with limit orders among the planned additions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26312.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26312.json) ## [ConocoPhillips Agrees to Buy 1 Million Metric Tons of LNG Annually](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26309) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T07:11:00.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T07:11:00.000Z The 20-year agreement with Venture Global is scheduled to begin in 2030. The companies did not disclose pricing or identify the supplying facility. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26309.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26309.json) ## [Coinbase Previews Digital Packs Tied to Physical Trading Cards](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26307) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T06:54:27.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T06:54:27.000Z Other platforms let users trade digital ownership while cards remain in storage. The supplied materials do not verify July trading figures against the original data. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26307.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26307.json) ## [Amazon Explores $8 Billion Financing Deal for Nvidia Chips](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26305) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T06:35:22.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T06:35:22.000Z The proposed structure would place thousands of chips in a special-purpose vehicle and lease them back to Amazon. No transaction has been announced. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26305.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26305.json) ## [OKX Sets ADBEUSD and APPUSD X-Perp Trading for Oct. 2](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26293) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T04:29:26.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T04:29:26.000Z The USD-margined contracts are scheduled to open 15 minutes apart, beginning at 4 a.m. ET (9 a.m. UTC). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26293.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26293.json) ## [SBI DigiTrust, NICE and DSRV Plan Stablecoin Payment Validation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26278) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T03:26:15.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T03:26:15.000Z The companies will examine QR-code payments by Japanese tourists at South Korean merchants affiliated with NICE Information Communication, with the work targeted to finish by the end of December 2026. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26278.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26278.json) ## [Walapay Raises $4.6 Million in Seed Round Led by Gen Venture Capital](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26276) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T03:13:49.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T03:13:49.000Z The payments platform plans to use the proceeds to pursue licenses, expand bank partnerships and grow its team. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26276.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26276.json) ## [Firmus Prices IPO at A$11 a Share, Valuing Operator at A$43.7 Billion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26273) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T02:30:18.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T02:30:18.000Z The Australian data center operator plans to buy GPUs and is developing a Batam Island project with DayOne Data Centers, supported by Nvidia. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26273.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26273.json) ## [Paramount’s Warner Deal Bonds Fall to 96 Cents on First Trading Day](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26269) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-02T02:06:44.000Z Updated: 2026-10-02T02:06:44.000Z The eight-year dollar second-lien notes were priced at par on Sept. 30. Paramount’s financing package also includes euro-denominated notes and term loans. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26269.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26269.json) ## [Akamai Trades at Lower Earnings Multiple as AI Traffic Grows](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26243) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-01T23:17:57.000Z Updated: 2026-10-01T23:17:57.000Z Fastly shares have risen 159% this year, while Akamai has gained 22%. Jim Cramer favored Akamai among the three companies because of its lower valuation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26243.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26243.json) ## [El Salvador’s 4.5% Growth Outlook Supports $140 Million IMF Review](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26242) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-01T23:06:54.000Z Updated: 2026-10-01T23:06:54.000Z The staff-level agreement covers reviews of a 40-month, $1.4 billion financing program. Disbursement remains subject to Executive Board approval and completion of agreed prior actions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26242.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26242.json) ## [Armadin Raises $255.5 Million at a Valuation Above $2.5 Billion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26237) By John Kim | Business Published: 2026-10-01T22:01:00.000Z Updated: 2026-10-01T22:01:00.000Z The Series B brings the cybersecurity startup’s total funding to more than $445 million as it develops agentic swarms for enterprise defense testing. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26237.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/26237.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business.md?page=186) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business.md?page=188)