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The update listed zero net additions and zero Bitcoin holdings after customer deposits were excluded.

Eurobank Bulgaria plans an early 2027 launch with an unnamed platform partner; the bank ranked fourth in Bulgaria by assets as of June 30, 2026.

Project North Star totals $60 billion and would fund procurement of about 1.5 gigawatts of Google-developed custom chips.

The September average was $7.062 per pound, down from August’s $7.16 record. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also raised its beef import outlook for 2026 and 2027.

Export disruptions affected nearly 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity. QatarEnergy invoked force majeure on several contracts.

The designs target AI, automotive, drone and space applications. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir gave no deadline for reaching the estimate.

Cobo says it serves more than 680 institutional clients across about 50 countries and regions. Its consumer app stopped accepting new users in 2021.

Blackstone funds would invest $9 billion in an $18 billion subordinated loan backed by five years of chip lease payments.

The South Korean exchange will cancel unfilled orders when trading stops. Upbit said the basis for an investment warning remained unresolved.

The company’s purchases over two weeks exceeded TD Cowen’s estimate for the full quarter. Strive also plans a $630 million SATS preferred-stock offering.

Tazapay had payout rails in more than 100 markets as of July 31. Circle separately plans to enter about 40 emerging and developing markets.

Users must withdraw assets and replace saved receiving addresses before the app closes. Remaining balances face a 2% monthly fee, with a minimum equivalent to $100 per month.

An estimated 53% of assets controlled by women remain outside professional management, compared with 45% for men.

The figure measures one estimated margin-related effect versus Q2. Energy Products had $4.1 billion in adjusted earnings in the second quarter.

The roughly 140-person group is expanding as ads reach more than 60 countries and revenue runs at a $1 billion annualized pace.

The foundation tied the collaboration to protecting personal data as AI use expands and cited censorship and surveillance as concerns.

The fintech integration offers RLUSD through one API alongside bank transfers and real-time payments, with service currently available in a limited number of states.

Amjad Masad cited cost, partnership considerations and performance as enterprise contracts grew to 15% of revenue, up from 2% last year.

The company is weighing an IPO, reverse takeover or SPAC transaction. Joseph Spaziano is expected to take over as askROI CEO.

The share of employee interactive Claude sessions used to set up and supervise agents rose to 22% in spring 2026 from 10% in fall 2025.

Weight Watchers’ measured cost per acquisition was 15.3% below its benchmark. Barn2 spent $477 for 370 clicks but recorded no conversions during its six-week test.

Revenue was 78.6% lower than in the year-earlier period.

BUUU says the split is intended to make its Class A ordinary shares more accessible.

Its Nasdaq Global Select Market listing remains in place during the 180-calendar-day compliance window as the company weighs possible changes to its ADS ratio.

Revenue for the quarter was $11.6 million.

Vertex Ventures SEA & India led the round. RapidCanvas plans to expand sales, partnerships and field engineering in the United States, Brazil and India.

Revenue rose from $36,612 a year earlier, while net loss widened to $12.73 million from $11.27 million.

Fort received the notice Oct. 13 after 30 consecutive business days below the minimum, from Aug. 31 through Oct. 12.

Nine-month net income reached $18.028 million, up 10% year over year. Assets totaled $1.463 billion at Sept. 30.

A $1.638 million portion of the proceeds is tied to a French court decision involving subsidiary Safety Tech SAS.

USDC on-chain volume reached $36.3 trillion in the first half, while reserve income made up 94.6% of Circle’s revenue and reserve income.

The company estimates its pricing and sales changes will affect revenue and adjusted EBITDA by $625 million to $675 million. It plans to provide further outlook updates on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30.

Wallets using referral codes pay 0.40%, while bonding-curve charges can total 1.70% before network costs. Program rules do not guarantee all app fees will go to users.

SoftBank's U.S.-traded depositary receipts (SFTBY) were down 9.5% during trading on Oct. 16. No purchase price has been agreed.

The companies also project about a 15% return on tangible common equity for the combined bank. They target an early 2027 close, subject to approvals and other conditions.

The estimate covered every iPhone Duo configuration by 8:30 a.m. ET, while Apple has not disclosed preorder volume or initial supply.

The company shifted some work closer to suppliers and listed related openings in Taipei and Ho Chi Minh City.

Initial institutional strategy deployments are planned for the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to closing conditions and required approvals.

The lineup, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, includes cameras, a doorbell, a deadbolt, thermostats and sensors priced from $39.95 to $399.95.

The investment will support expansion, including local licensing and banking partnerships. Saber also plans to enter business payments but has not named target markets or a rollout schedule.