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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised the non-farm payroll employment for July from +21,000 to -10,000, and for August from 162,000 to 133,000.After the revisions, the total number of new jobs for July and August is 60,000 lower than before the revisions.

In September, the seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll employment in the United States increased by 29,000, with an expectation of 90,000, and the previous value was revised from 162,000 to 133,000.

According to The Block, Forward Industries increased its holdings by nearly 949,000 SOL in the last quarter, bringing its total holdings to 8.5 million SOL, accounting for approximately 1.4% of the circulating supply of SOL.The company stated that the average cost of the SOL acquired during the quarter was $83.

According to The Block, Lloyds Bank's tenth annual financial institution sentiment survey shows that 71% of senior executives at large financial institutions in the UK expect tokenization to reshape the financial services industry.The survey indicates that faster payment and settlement speeds are the most frequently mentioned advantages of tokenization by respondents, followed by collateral and liquidity management.

Cryptocurrency analyst @AxelAdlerJr stated that the buying pressure indicator in the Bitcoin futures market has risen to 4.9, the highest since August 19; the contract open interest has increased by nearly 9,000 BTC within 24 hours.This indicator reading means that the accumulated buying pressure over the past 12 hours is nearly five standard deviations higher than the average level of the past week. @AxelAdlerJr indicated that if the Bitcoin price remains above $85,000 while the upward momentum weakens, the upward trend is likely to continue; if the price falls below $83,000, the liquidation of newly established long positions may accelerate the decline.

The Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve responsible for regulatory affairs, Michelle Bowman, stated that there is currently no urgency to take further action. She pointed out that Federal Reserve officials should take the time to understand current economic trends and the impact of the interest rate hike in September on the economy before deciding whether to adjust policies. Inflation remains above the target, and there is a need for a better understanding of the trends.

On Thursday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new regulations aimed at clarifying the requirements for investment advisors and regulated funds regarding the holding and custody of client cryptocurrency assets, as well as standardizing record-keeping, federal disclosures, industry operations, and audit requirements. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the current custody rules primarily focus on traditional assets, and the new regulations will provide a regulatory framework for the custody of cryptocurrency assets.The proposal is open for public comment for 60 days and intends to allow self-custody of cryptocurrency assets and the use of state-chartered trust companies as custodians under certain conditions.

Bitcoin Magazine reported that the CEO of the retirement account platform iTrustCapital, which has a scale of 1.3 billion dollars, stated that over 50% of the company's clients are buying Bitcoin.The CEO mentioned that investors have been continuously allocating since the price of Bitcoin fell to a low of 58,000 dollars.

Austrian Bitcoin platform 21bitcoin announced that starting today, it will pay an annual interest rate of 1.21% on customers' uninvested euro balances, allowing customers to choose to receive it in BTC form without any exchange fees. The company claims to be the first service provider in Europe to directly pay savings interest in Bitcoin.The interest covers all euros in the account, including funds waiting for the next savings plan purchase or funds reserved for unexecuted limit orders, with no minimum deposit requirement and no lock-in period. The interest is paid by Germany's Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG, which has held shares in 21bitcoin since 2023. Customers' euros are stored in a demand savings form in the bank's segregated trust account, and 21bitcoin states that it will pass on the full interest to customers without retaining any interest margin.This interest rate is a floating rate, and the interest is subject to German withholding tax. This launch follows the earlier introduction of a zero-fee Bitcoin savings plan earlier this year. 21bitcoin was established in 2021, holds an Austrian MiCAR license, and is authorized by Germany's BaFin, reporting over 100,000 users and a trading volume exceeding 650 million euros.

MetaMask has released a follow-up statement regarding the previously disclosed infrastructure security incidents, stating that the team is continuously conducting investigations and addressing the issues.MetaMask stated that to ensure user safety, it has collaborated with relevant partners to take preventive measures and is currently withdrawing the affected validator nodes from its non-custodial staking business. According to the investigation results so far, there is no indication that MetaMask wallets or customer funds have been affected.This morning, part of the infrastructure of MetaMask's non-custodial staking business encountered a security incident. As a precaution, the validators operating on Lido have begun to withdraw.

According to official news, Gate announced its upcoming appearance at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026. The event will be held from October 7 to 8, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and is expected to attract tens of thousands of industry participants from various countries and regions. On October 7, Gate's founder and CEO Dr. Han will deliver a keynote speech titled "One Gate, Everything Money" on the main stage of TOKEN2049.During the event, Gate will set up a brand booth and exclusive lounge at the venue, connecting ecological partners from different markets through product displays, live interactions, and face-to-face communication. On the evening of October 8, Gate will also host the Gate Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Raffles Singapore, gathering industry guests, partners, and ecological representatives to discuss market opportunities and cross-field cooperation.This series of events combines main stage dialogues, brand showcases, and the Gala Dinner, showcasing Gate's long-term vision of connecting global markets, gathering ecological strength, and promoting the collaborative development of digital assets and financial innovation to global users.

According to The Block citing the Financial Times, EU regulators are questioning Binance's use of legal exemptions to continue providing services to EU customers after failing to obtain a MiCA license.Binance stated that the company complies with applicable regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions where it operates and is working towards obtaining MiCA authorization.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event "Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros" on Polymarket, the "Chicago White Sox" option in the sub-market "Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 41.5% an hour ago to the current 64.5% (a fluctuation of 23%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence division SpaceXAI is considering adjusting the subscription plans for the Grok chatbot and social platform X, planning to launch a unified subscription service with 4 pricing tiers. The free version will provide access to Grok, but with stricter usage limits; the highest "Ultra" package will cost $100 per month and include Grok Bot AI agent features. SpaceXAI also plans to launch a "Lite" package for $8 per month, offering access to Grok, X platform verification badges, and fewer ads.

Data shows that the total expenditure in the cryptocurrency industry in the first half of 2026 exceeded 13 million dollars, with approximately 8 million dollars specifically allocated for lobbying the Clear Act. Despite the heavy investment, the bill has not yet passed in the Senate.

Goldman Sachs will adjust its forecast for the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike from October to December.

Coreweave stated that, from the customer's perspective, NVIDIA chips are currently the best choice.

According to the official announcement from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will acquire all shares of Japan Digital Asset Trust Establishment Co., Ltd. (JADAT) held by Bitbank on October 1, 2026, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.The Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has identified the digital asset market as an important growth area, believing that highly reliable asset management and custody functions are highly compatible with its trust business. After becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary, JADAT will accelerate the procedures for management trust registration, striving to officially launch digital asset-related businesses as soon as possible.

According to The Block, Jeff Yan, co-founder of the decentralized perpetual contract trading platform Hyperliquid, stated during a fireside chat at the Korea Blockchain Week 2026 that around-the-clock trading is not the essential difference between on-chain trading venues and traditional exchanges. He pointed out that cryptocurrencies do not need to adhere to traditional market opening hours because these assets inherently possess international attributes, and some traditional exchanges have already begun to actively extend their trading hours.Yan emphasized that the more enduring value of on-chain finance comes from allowing users to retain control and custody of their funds, which helps to avoid a common single point of failure risk. In his view, once a counterparty, intermediary, or even custodian encounters issues, the ability to self-custody becomes particularly crucial.In addition, transparency constitutes another distinct feature of on-chain trading. Although it does not have a strong appeal in serving ordinary consumers, it is essential for building trust in the entire system. In a system controlled solely by a private organization, users cannot obtain the same level of trust and neutrality guarantees.He also mentioned that for assets lacking publicly available prices during the closing hours of traditional exchanges, continuous trading remains necessary. He cited commodities, stocks, and Pre-IPO targets that had already traded on Hyperliquid before the reference market opened as examples to illustrate that the demand is indeed real.