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According to Gate market data, the German DAX30 index closed up 301.79 points on October 2, an increase of 1.21%, at 25,241.14 points. The UK FTSE 100 index rose by 31.68 points, an increase of 0.3%, at 10,459.95 points. The French CAC40 index increased by 61.88 points, an increase of 0.79%, at 7,897.19 points.

According to official news, TRON has officially released the GreatVoyage-v4.8.2.3 (Anaxagoras) version.The new version focuses on improving the smart contract storage access mechanism, enhancing the performance of BN128 pairing operations, and optimizing the parsing process of JSON data generated by nodes, further enhancing node operational efficiency and stability.This version is a mandatory upgrade, and TRON reminds node operators to complete the update as soon as possible to avoid affecting block synchronization. After the upgrade is completed, relevant nodes can promptly report their deployment status so that the community can continuously track the overall network upgrade progress.For specific version changes, GPG signature verification, and deployment methods, please refer to the official version release notes and upgrade deployment documentation.

NEAR Protocol posted on platform X that Sal Ternullo, CEO of NEAR Treasury Company SVRN, has introduced a new proposal on the NEAR governance forum to reduce the maximum annual token issuance rate from 2.5% to 1.6% for a duration of 24 months, and to lower the staking yield from the current approximately 5.4% to about 3.5%.The proposal is currently seeking feedback from validators, House of Stake delegators, and NEAR community members, with a complete plan expected to be announced next week for voting.In response to the recent NEAR Intents security incident, NEAR Protocol further clarified that the blockchain network is operating normally, and the related incident was not caused by vulnerabilities in NEAR Protocol or the native token NEAR. The NEAR Protocol network continues to produce blocks and process transactions without any downtime.

According to CoinDesk, the government of Illinois has reached an agreement with the Digital Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Blockchain Association to postpone the 0.2% cryptocurrency tax, originally set to take effect on January 1, 2027, by 6 months to July 1, but still requires approval from a state circuit court judge.If the postponement is approved, both parties will temporarily suspend their request for an emergency injunction and continue litigation regarding the compliance, enforceability, and constitutionality of the tax law.

According to the official announcement, Gate will hold an F1 Red Bull driver meet-and-greet during TOKEN2049 in Singapore on October 7. As the official sponsor of the F1 Red Bull Racing team, Gate invites F1 World Champion and Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen along with teammate Isack Hadjar to appear at the Gate Lounge, where they will interact with fans through signing sessions and photo opportunities.According to the event schedule, the meet-and-greet will take place on October 7 from 18:30 to 19:30, with both drivers present at the same time, allowing guests to complete signing and photo sessions in turn. This event is also part of Gate's series of activities at TOKEN2049 Singapore, where Gate aims to further expand the connection between digital assets and global sports and popular culture through cross-industry collaboration with top motorsport.From October 7 to 8 during TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Gate will also set up a brand booth and exclusive Lounge on-site. Gate's founder and CEO Dr. Han will deliver a keynote speech on the main stage of the event. Through the global influence of the F1 Red Bull Racing team, Gate will extend the reach of its digital asset brand into a broader international sports context, further promoting the exchange between Web3 and mainstream culture.

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (Republican from Montana, member of the Senate Finance Committee) has officially introduced a 56-page digital asset tax bill, named the "Aligning Digital Assets with Tax Principles Act" (ADAPT Act). The bill aims to establish clearer tax rules for scenarios such as stablecoin payments, network fees, staking, and lending, and plans to extend existing tax rules like wash sales and constructive sales to apply to digital assets.The core provisions of the bill state that taxpayers generally do not need to recognize gains or losses when using compliant U.S. dollar stablecoins to purchase goods and services, while exempting brokers from information reporting obligations for qualifying consumer transactions; however, this exemption does not apply to traders and market makers. The bill also extends wash sale rules and constructive sale rules to digital assets, with compliant stablecoins excluded from the constructive sale provisions to limit loss harvesting behavior in crypto assets.Additionally, the bill proposes to exempt digital assets used to pay for network, transaction, or gas fees of $10 or less from gain or loss recognition and allows qualifying digital asset traders and dealers to choose to account for them at fair market value. The bill also stipulates rules for income sources from staking and mining, a non-recognition framework for digital asset lending, a safe harbor for foreign investors' transactions, and definitions for digital asset classifications; most provisions will apply to tax years or transactions after December 31, 2026. Previously, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee passed its own "Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act" on September 16 by a vote of 38 to 5.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a reform plan aimed at expanding the channels for individual investors to participate in the private market. The proposal allows registered investment advisors to charge a performance fee of up to 20% based on fund performance, attracting more private management institutions to serve individual investors.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that he hopes to explore ways to expand individual investor participation in the private market while preventing fraud and misconduct. The SEC also proposed to broaden the definition of "accredited investors."

Bitcoin News posted on platform X that the Box 3 tax bill currently under consideration in the Dutch parliament proposes to tax the actual annual returns on investments, including the appreciation of unsold assets. The Dutch Tax Authority explicitly includes cryptocurrency assets held in personal wallets, exchanges, or third parties when calculating actual returns.The Dutch government is studying a shift to a capital gains tax system, which would tax the appreciation of assets when gains are realized, but stated that the existing proposal for 2028 remains the basis during the review of relevant adjustments.The bill has been passed by the House of Representatives and is still awaiting review by the Senate, with the final system potentially subject to adjustments before 2028.

According to The New York Times, Meta is leveraging the U.S. research and development tax credit policy to apply for billions of dollars in tax benefits for its artificial intelligence data centers. Last year, this policy helped Meta reduce its tax burden by nearly $4 billion, but internal accountants warned that this move carries legal risks.A partner at the tax consulting firm BPM stated that classifying AI data centers as research and development projects is "beyond the norm."

The Illinois Department of Revenue has released the legislative draft details of a 0.2% digital asset transaction tax, clarifying that stablecoins will be considered taxable digital assets, while non-fungible tokens are not subject to taxation. The draft stipulates that DeFi transactions are generally exempt; however, fees paid by users that are deemed "valuable consideration," such as protocol fees for operating or maintaining the platform, may trigger taxation.Only network fees and exchange fees paid to liquidity providers do not trigger this tax. Cross-chain bridging conducted through digital asset brokers and paid with consideration will be regarded as taxable exchange activities. If centralized exchanges charge fees when transferring to self-custody wallets, it may also be subject to taxation. This tax law was approved in June and is set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The Illinois Department of Revenue is seeking public comments on the draft, with a deadline of October 30.

According to a report by the Korean News Agency, Jeong Dae-sik, a representative of the People Power Party (the largest opposition party in South Korea), stated that the government needs to re-examine the establishment plan of the "Future Response Fund" funded by excess tax revenue, as well as the taxation system for virtual assets (digital assets).Jeong Dae-sik stated that excess tax revenue is temporary, and once spending increases, it is difficult to reduce. Therefore, priority should be given to alleviating the tax burden on the public. Regarding the taxation of virtual assets scheduled to be implemented in January next year, he called for a postponement or abolition, stating that forced taxation could lead to capital flowing to places like Hong Kong and Singapore.

Founder of Strategy, Michael Saylor, stated in a post that Bitcoin is digital capital, MSTR is digital equity, and STRC is digital credit.The company's corporate strategy is to create two complementary products from Bitcoin capital: MSTR provides leveraged Bitcoin exposure and holds ownership of a growing digital credit business; STRC aims to reduce volatility, compress duration, and provide dollar returns. Creating digital credit requires active management of the entire balance sheet, including Bitcoin, dollars, debt, preferred stock, and common stock, involving multiple decisions regarding capital, liquidity, priority, dividend rates, payment frequency, and investor terms.The company's goal is to create the highest quality digital credit products: supported by financial resilience, disciplined capital allocation, and a more stable investor experience to provide attractive dollar returns. Dividends are visible outputs, but the quality of the underlying system is the core work.The company engineers products by managing capital, debt, and liquidity. Investors seeking Bitcoin price exposure can directly hold BTC or spot Bitcoin funds; meanwhile, MSTR investors buy equity in a company that simultaneously seeks Bitcoin leveraged exposure and digital credit business growth, accepting amplified volatility and downside risk. STRC investors pursue a different experience: dollar returns, reduced price volatility, and shorter duration characteristics, relying on the company's capital strength, priority debt position, dollar liquidity, and active management to achieve this.The two are interconnected—capital structure directs more volatility and return potential of Bitcoin towards common stock, thereby providing credit investors with more stable income claims. The company manages the balance sheet uniformly, creating leveraged exposure for equity investors and dampened exposure for credit investors, both relying on the company's strength and execution quality.To achieve this goal, Strategy continuously manages various levels of the capital structure, including issuing and repurchasing STRC, distinguishing between payment reserves and allocated cash, adjusting dividend rates, optimizing security terms, and seeking shorter durations and longer payment runways.The company emphasizes that digital credit is a discipline that requires continuous practice: stripping volatility, compressing duration, and extracting returns from Bitcoin capital. Bitcoin itself does not pay interest, and Strategy pays dividends through security terms. The ultimate goal is to build stronger digital credit and create greater long-term value for MSTR shareholders, reinforcing the quality of capital and equity value.

Senior trader Peter Brandt stated that Bitcoin has likely emerged from the low point of this cycle and entered a new bull market cycle, raising the forecast for the peak of this cycle from the previous $250,000 to $300,000 to $300,000 to $600,000 by the end of 2029, and noted that reaching $500,000 is "very likely."However, Peter Brandt warned that Bitcoin could pull back to $65,000 to $66,000 in early October to clear out the funds that chased the highs. Brandt also expressed skepticism about the investment value of XRP, calling it a "fool coin," and stated that the payment utility of XRP and Ripple's banking partnerships do not necessarily mean its value will rise.

According to CoinPost, the National Tax Agency of Japan officially launched the first upgrade of its next-generation core system KSK2 on September 24, marking the first upgrade in about 25 years. The new system centers around personal identification numbers (My Number) and corporate identification numbers, achieving unified management of individual and corporate data, and introducing AI technology to enhance the detection of improper declarations.Cryptocurrency traders and investors are particularly affected, as annual transaction reports submitted by exchanges, bank account deposit and withdrawal records, and information exchange with overseas tax authorities (CRS) data have all been included in the key analysis scope of AI.In addition, statements related to "cryptocurrency profits" on social media will also be compared with declaration data, significantly increasing the risk of tax investigations. The National Tax Agency has also integrated horizontal data between corporations and individuals, making it easier to identify inconsistencies in assets and income for investors who purchase cryptocurrencies through private company investments or with funds from gifts and inheritances.Industry insiders emphasize that properly retaining annual transaction reports and accurately and completely declaring them has become an urgent priority.

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea and opposition party members, along with industry groups, jointly called for the postponement of the cryptocurrency tax plan scheduled to take effect in January 2027.A member of the Democratic Party's Policy Committee, Min Byeong-deok, stated that initiating taxation before the establishment of the Basic Act on Digital Assets lacks sufficient legal and institutional foundation, and the mechanisms for tracking income from overseas exchanges and loss carryforwards are still inadequate.

Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, expressed that his initial interpretation of the latest notice from the U.S. Treasury regarding 351 exchanges is not as optimistic as some industry insiders. Geraci believes that if the asset portfolio transferred into the ETF significantly differs from the ETF's own investment strategy, it may face issues, especially in cases where the related assets are quickly reduced or completely sold off through physical redemptions.He also pointed out that the Treasury's guidance is not clear regarding the specific applicable boundaries, making it currently difficult to determine which operations may be permitted. Further guidance is expected to be issued in the future.

According to First Financial, the artificial intelligence company MiniMax has launched the text model M3.1-Flash-Preview and started public testing. MiniMax stated that this model supports native multimodal capabilities and a million-context window, enabling tasks such as bug fixing and complete feature development, as well as participating in problem localization, code implementation, and testing verification.After the launch of M3.1-Flash-Preview, some developers linked it with the anonymous model Space Bunny. This model, known as "Space Bunny," was launched on September 23 and topped the daily usage charts on the model aggregation platform OpenRouter and the programming platform OpenCode during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Ministry of Commerce announced the framework for the China-U.S. Trade Council and the "300 billion for 300 billion" reciprocal tariff reduction. The U.S. side will reduce tariffs on approximately 30 billion dollars of imported goods from China, including toys, home appliances, and baby products, while the Chinese side will reduce tariffs on approximately 30 billion dollars of imported goods from the U.S., including agricultural products and medical devices. Both sides will jointly announce a list of tariff-reduced products.

According to monitoring by the head of Galaxy Research, the COLDCARD Seed Entropy theft incident has resulted in 1,830 BTC being stolen, involving three rounds of attacks and over 30 smaller related signs.A total of 256 victims have reported their situations to GLXY Research, with a median loss of 1.1 BTC, and the tracking of the attackers is still ongoing.

Galaxy Digital, a Nasdaq-listed digital asset company, has incorporated $100 million in Sky Protocol interest-bearing savings tokens sUSDS into its corporate treasury and included them in the collateral range for institutional business facing over 1,600 counterparties. Galaxy also purchased an undisclosed amount of SKY.Galaxy clients can use sUSDS as collateral for loans and continue to earn Sky Savings Rate yields during the loan term. The average loan size in Galaxy's institutional lending business is approximately $1.4 billion; the Sky ecosystem's Prime Agent Grove had previously provided a $500 million warehouse loan limit to it.