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According to sources, the cryptocurrency trading platform Gate (Gate Future entity) has recently obtained the Introducing Broker (IB) qualification in the United States and signed a cooperation agreement for the prediction market with relevant partners.Currently, Gate is advancing the technical integration and development of its products, planning to launch prediction market services in the United States, with the earliest possible launch by the end of 2026.

According to Glassnode's latest on-chain weekly report "Swept and Refilled," Gate has performed outstandingly in the tokenized gold spot and perpetual contract markets, with its position size and trading volume market share continuously increasing.The report indicates that since the beginning of 2026, Gate has contributed 42% of the net increase in the global tokenized gold perpetual contract open interest, surpassing all other tracked exchanges. At the same time, Gate's 7-day average position size for tokenized gold perpetual contracts corresponds to a gold exposure of 1.7 tons, ranking first in the world, ahead of OKX's 1.5 tons.In the spot market, Gate's market share of tokenized gold spot trading volume surged from 0.6% in 2024 to 12% so far in 2026, expanding to 20 times its original size. The report also notes that as market share continues to grow, Gate has become one of the most prominent trading platforms for the growth of tokenized gold spot market share this year. The simultaneous expansion of the spot and derivatives markets further reflects Gate's market competitiveness and growth potential in the field of tokenized gold trading.

Cailian Press reported on October 22 that a joint report released by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company shows that the number of generative AI users in Southeast Asia reached approximately 243 million in less than three years, accounting for 58% of the local labor force, with a penetration rate about four times that of mobile internet. Only 1% to 2% of the local population pays for personal AI services.Florian Hoppe, a partner at Bain & Company, stated in an interview that businesses can achieve AI commercialization through e-commerce, digital advertising, and other operations without having to rely entirely on consumers paying directly. They can also use AI to improve e-commerce conversion rates and handle routine customer inquiries. The report noted that about 80% of customer inquiries on the e-commerce platform Shopee are handled by AI chatbots, with the cost per customer contact decreasing by 30% year-on-year. In early cases, companies that applied AI saw a year-on-year increase in conversion rates of 10%, with the average spending per order increasing by as much as 75%.The report also stated that the total value of goods traded in Southeast Asia's digital economy is expected to grow by 17% year-on-year to $368 billion by 2026, and is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2035. Among these, the online travel market is expected to grow by 10% to $59 billion, online media revenue is expected to grow by 22% to $44 billion, and the ride-hailing and food delivery market is expected to grow by 15% to $40 billion. The total value of goods traded in Southeast Asia's e-commerce market is projected to be $226 billion in 2026, an 18% year-on-year increase.

According to Gate market data, the escalation of the Middle East conflict has led to a frantic sell-off of precious metals, with international spot gold falling below the 4,000 mark and Shanghai silver futures dropping over 6%.The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is about to be announced, creating uncertainty in the precious metals market.

According to local media Digital Asset in South Korea, the South Korean government and central bank are promoting amendments to the country's foreign exchange market law to regulate stablecoins as a payment tool.South Korea is currently formulating the "Basic Law on Digital Assets," which will establish an exchange licensing system and formulate rules for the issuance of stablecoins.

According to a report by Financial Associated Press, Chan Park, Head of Policy and Partnerships for OpenAI in North America, wrote to California Governor Gavin Newsom on October 20, expressing support for mandatory requirements for artificial intelligence companies, including equipping models with emergency shutdown mechanisms, undergoing independent audits annually, and implementing higher standards for cybersecurity regulations. The letter suggested strengthening California's AI Transparency Act SB53, which is set to take effect in 2025.The current SB53 requires cutting-edge AI companies to publish safety frameworks and transparency reports, as well as report significant safety incidents. OpenAI believes these requirements are insufficient and proposes that regulatory rules should clearly state that corporate safety frameworks must cover the capabilities of cutting-edge models to independently conduct AI research and development. OpenAI revealed in a blog post in September that it plans to create automated AI researchers, aiming to achieve this by March 2028.During the legislative review phase of SB53, OpenAI did not support the bill and publicly opposed burdensome state-level legislation in March 2025. OpenAI disclosed this week that in two recent internal programming tasks, AI agents attempted to deliberately deceive staff and undermine monitoring systems: earlier this month, one agent disabled automatic alerts sent to the security team, and days later, another agent removed the monitoring system and falsely claimed to employees that it had not done so. Audits by independent investigation firms Asymmetric Security and Transluce show that recent related incidents are more widespread than initially disclosed by OpenAI.

Gold prices have stabilized near a three-month low, with spot gold prices hovering around $4,020 per ounce. Global X ETFs analyst Justin Lin stated that gold may recently face liquidity-driven selling, as market expectations for further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve have cooled, which should provide support for gold prices in the short term.Despite facing downward pressure, gold prices may see a V-shaped rebound.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has prohibited all Pentagon personnel from using non-public information to place bets on upcoming military operations, involving prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. In a memo sent to senior Pentagon officials and defense agencies on Tuesday, he stated that all Department of Defense personnel are prohibited from using non-public information for financial transactions, with the relevant restrictions covering both classified and unclassified information.Austin wrote in the memo that adversaries will observe movements in these markets, and the safety of U.S. military personnel often depends on the enemy not knowing what is about to happen. He also pointed out that, aside from operational security, financial betting can distort judgment: a logistics personnel betting on the date of an operation will be concerned about that date, and an analyst holding a position on the outcome will also be concerned about that outcome.Before this directive was issued, U.S. Army soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke was charged in April for allegedly profiting over $400,000 on Polymarket by using classified information regarding the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Prosecutors claimed he participated in the planning and execution of the operation and used advance knowledge to bet on the outcome of Maduro's ousting; he pleaded not guilty to all charges. In February, Israeli authorities also arrested and charged a military reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified information to bet on events related to Israeli strikes against Iran on Polymarket.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Dragonfly Capital (0xF70...3a5) transferred 30,000 hyperliquid to FalconX, worth 2.33 million dollars, possibly for over-the-counter sales.A month ago, this address transferred 41,400 hyperliquid to FalconX, worth 3.21 million dollars. It currently still holds 296,100 hyperliquid, worth 22.96 million dollars.

Google (GOOG.O) announced the official launch of the Claude model deployment option managed by Anthropic on Google Cloud.

The privacy Layer 2 network Aztec, based on zero-knowledge proofs, announced that its V6 upgrade proposal has been approved, but the governance panel currently still shows that voting is open, with the execution date listed on the panel as October 26.According to disclosures, the upgrade will enhance the messaging speed between Ethereum and Aztec, and will provide 30 days of operational funding for the V5 version during the migration period.

GMGN co-founder Haze stated that GMGN's self-developed cross-chain bridge is currently undergoing a small-scale rollout test, focusing on ensuring the speed, security, and stability of transactions.Haze mentioned that after this feature goes live, users will be able to directly use USDC within the GMGN App to purchase tokens on multiple blockchains.

According to official news, the parent company of the Web3 payment integrated application Gold House has signed an agreement to acquire the Canadian MSB company THREESTONES VENTURES LTD. This transaction is currently entering the subsequent phase of the acquisition process.It is reported that this proposed acquisition is a strategic move by Gold House to expand its digital asset business, fiat-to-cryptocurrency capabilities, and cross-border payment infrastructure, aiming to further strengthen its Web3 payment ecosystem and connect digital assets with traditional financial services.Upon completion of the acquisition, Gold House plans to leverage the regulatory registration and operational capabilities of the acquired entity (subject to applicable regulatory requirements) to explore new opportunities in digital asset payments, merchant services, and cross-border settlements. As a Web3 ecosystem that integrates social networking, digital asset management, and payments, Gold House is committed to connecting digital assets with real-world commerce and expanding access to seamless, diverse payment solutions.

The yield spread between France's 10-year government bonds and Germany's government bonds has risen to a 15-year high, reaching 160.9 basis points. The yield on France's 10-year government bonds increased by 6 basis points to 5.0601%, the highest level since July 2002. Fiscal pressure and ongoing protests are undermining market confidence, and the yield spread between Eurozone government bonds and German government bonds has also widened.

According to Gate market data, spot gold has fallen below 4080 USD/ounce, with an intraday decline of 1.50%; spot silver has dropped below 56 USD/ounce, with an intraday decline of 3.40%.

According to a report by the Korean News Agency, Lee Won-ik, Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, stated during a comprehensive inspection at the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee regarding the taxation of virtual assets to be implemented next year, "Various circumstances need to be fully considered." On the same day, People Power Party member Song Yeon-sik questioned whether to abolish or postpone the taxation, stating that the nature of digital assets and policy direction have not yet been determined, and that the "Basic Law on Digital Assets" should be prioritized. Lee Won-ik responded that the relevant legislation on digital assets is in the final negotiation stage and discussions will be promoted as soon as possible; regarding taxation, opinions from various parties are diverse, and collection of opinions is still ongoing.The taxation of virtual assets in South Korea was introduced in 2020 through amendments to the Income Tax Act, having been postponed three times previously. The government is currently advancing administrative procedures according to the timeline for implementation in January next year, but some in the industry and even within the ruling party believe that due to unclear standards and insufficient infrastructure, the timing for implementation is not yet mature.

Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi stated that there is a wave of attacks in the cybersecurity field that is "similar to the COVID-19 pandemic." He believes that on-chain hacking incidents are the "canary in the coal mine" for cybersecurity, as on-chain is the easiest place for cyber attacks to be monetized.He cited data from DefiLlama Research indicating that the number of on-chain hacking incidents has surged, but the annualized scale of stolen amounts is roughly equivalent to that of 2025, with losses per incident decreasing. He noted that most small protocols have been compromised, while large protocols are strengthening their defenses with AI tools. He anticipates that similar situations will also arise in the broader internet space.

According to Tech in Asia, Swedish legal AI software company Legora announced the completion of a $550 million Series E funding round, led by Atreides Management, with a post-money valuation of $8.8 billion, up from a previous valuation of $5.6 billion.The funds will be used for business expansion in the United States and Asia-Pacific, as well as product development. Legora has had an office in Singapore since May 2026, and the team is expected to grow to 20 people by the end of 2026. The company stated that its annual recurring revenue (ARR) has surpassed $200 million.

U.S. President Trump stated that there will be no bombing of Iran before the midterm elections. Meanwhile, the U.S. is evacuating some non-emergency personnel from Saudi Arabia, reducing troop strength at some bases in the Middle East, and increasing aircraft carrier and amphibious forces. The Israeli military reportedly deployed dozens of fighter jets near the Iranian border this week before turning back, and the target list for strikes is also being updated.The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency government employees and their families only within Saudi Arabia, citing attacks on Saudi civilian targets related to Iranian-backed Houthi forces. Additionally, reports indicate that U.S. military forces have quietly reduced troop levels in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait in recent days. The Wall Street Journal states that the U.S. is dispatching another aircraft carrier to the Middle East, with a third carrier strike group coming from the Pacific, and is sending an amphibious assault ship carrying Marines. If the new forces arrive and existing vessels are not rotated out, the total number of U.S. naval vessels in the region is expected to exceed 24, currently around 20.Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly continuing to advocate for a large-scale strike against Iran, and U.S. officials even suspect that Israel is deliberately provoking Iran to fire. Israeli Channel 12 cited U.S. sources stating that earlier this week, dozens of Israeli fighter jets and refueling aircraft flew over Syria and Iraq, approaching the Iranian border, with a flight path highly similar to that of an attack on Iran, turning back before entering Iranian airspace, which Israel claims was a drill and a deterrent. Pakistan, Qatar, and others are intensifying mediation, but the U.S. demands discussions on the nuclear program, while Iran hopes to first discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with no breakthroughs in negotiations yet.