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U.S. presidential envoy Wittekov will meet with Russian President Putin on October 21, and Trump's son-in-law Kushner will participate via video. Previously, the U.S., Ukraine, and Europe had detailed discussions on security guarantees and other aspects of a comprehensive peace framework, reaching a high level of consensus.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk ordered to slow down the service speed of "Starlink" in the Ukraine region.

According to Cointelegraph, the crypto advocacy organization Stand With Crypto stated that during a 90-day period from May to August 2026, a total of 9,803 individuals submitted 10,092 complaints to UK banks through the organization's online tools, reflecting the restrictions encountered when transferring to crypto platforms.The highest number of complaints came from Lloyds Banking Group, one of the largest banking groups in the UK, totaling 2,297, followed by Barclays with 1,569 and NatWest Group with 1,278. These complaints have raised concerns about the accessibility of crypto services in the UK ahead of the launch of a new regulatory framework for digital assets in 2027.The report shows that UK banks have varying practices regarding restrictions on crypto transfers. Barclays and HSBC UK are listed as limiting crypto transfers to £2,500 (approximately $3,300) per transaction and £10,000 (approximately $13,300) every 30 days. Six banks, including Starling Bank, TSB, and Chase UK, are listed as completely prohibiting transfers related to crypto.Meanwhile, Lloyds Banking Group and Revolut are classified as having not disclosed their restrictions on crypto transfers, despite also receiving customer complaints. Revolut's official support page states that transfers to "certain cryptocurrency exchanges" are not supported, and a spokesperson for Stand With Crypto indicated that this seems to be a technical issue rather than an established policy.Nick Jones, founder and CEO of Zumo, told Cointelegraph that banking restrictions are a common issue faced by crypto founders in the UK, which could undermine the country's ambition to become a global crypto hub. He stated that the issue of limited access to banking services needs urgent resolution so that UK crypto businesses can grow and expand in a fair environment.Jones also warned that the upcoming crypto regulatory framework in the UK may not address this issue. Although businesses are preparing for mandatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) by October 2027, obtaining business bank accounts is not included in that framework. He added that without coordinated action, businesses may obtain full authorization but still be unable to open UK business bank accounts.

The Sun Wukong ecosystem will hold a deep roundtable discussion themed "When Buybacks and Burns Become the New Narrative of Web3: What Truly Determines Token Value, Is It the Deflationary Mechanism or Real Business?" on October 20 at 8 PM at X Space.This event will focus on the increasing attention Web3 projects are paying to the trends of token buybacks and continuous burns, exploring how to establish a closer connection between token value and ecological development. Invited industry KOLs will jointly analyze whether reducing circulating supply can bring long-term value, and whether buybacks and burns are a new engine for value growth or a long-term mechanism that requires real business support. Guests will discuss the market logic of buybacks and burns, the value creation of Web3 projects, and dissect the relationship between deflationary mechanisms, continuous business growth, and real user demand.

Three men from Bristol, England, broke into a man's home in the early hours of May 15, assaulted the victim, and demanded a large amount of cryptocurrency. The victim sustained head injuries and was hospitalized, while the three men failed to obtain any cryptocurrency. Terroll Paul, Mohamed Samagassi, and Pierre Madzou all pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on October 15. Paul was sentenced to 6 years, Madzou to 5 and a half years, and Samagassi to 5 years.The victim's underage sister called the police, and the three were subsequently arrested at the scene. The police did not disclose the amount of cryptocurrency demanded by the three men. The case falls under "ransom attacks," where criminals use violence or threats to force cryptocurrency holders to hand over digital assets. Data from blockchain security company CertiK shows that in the first six months of 2026, such attacks globally resulted in losses of $124 million, a 12-fold increase year-on-year.

According to a report by the Financial Associated Press, Microsoft has withdrawn from a large artificial intelligence data center project developed by the UK data center company Nscale in Essex, with reports indicating that the withdrawal is related to concerns over power supply. Officials from the UK National Grid had informed Nscale that the power supply for the data center is not expected to be in place until the 2030s. Nscale is exploring whether it can generate power on-site and whether it can expedite the grid connection process.The project was previously referred to by the UK government as the largest data center in the UK, originally scheduled to open next year. As of the report, the site still appears to be just a scaffolding yard. Microsoft had originally planned to fund the construction of a supercomputer, but the collaboration has now been terminated. Following the termination of the related computing power transaction, Nscale lost its only publicly announced client for the data center in Essex. Nscale stated that its relationship with Microsoft remains strong and long-lasting, and the two parties will continue to collaborate on other overseas projects, with Microsoft still participating in another project in Norway.The Starmer government highlighted this project when announcing the UK's 2025 artificial intelligence strategy, calling it the largest autonomous artificial intelligence data center in the UK. Nscale has received support from several tech companies, including Nvidia, and plans to go public in the US this year, with a valuation potentially reaching $35 billion.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that no one in the White House ordered a reduction in the speed of Ukraine's access to "Starlink." An advisor to the President of Ukraine claimed that SpaceX had throttled "Starlink," causing mission interruptions, but the services used by the Ukrainian military have returned to normal. President of Ukraine Zelensky stated that the speed limit is only effective within Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia may meet during the G20 summit to be held in the United States, or possibly in a Middle Eastern country. The G20 summit is scheduled for December, but Russia and the United States have not yet confirmed.

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that through comparative testing in EU countries, it was found that the speed limit for Starlink satellite communication terminals only takes effect within Ukraine. The speed limit for terminals within Ukraine is 161 kilometers per hour, and exceeding this limit results in a loss of connection.The tests showed that when traveling at speeds exceeding 180 kilometers per hour in EU countries, the terminals continued to operate normally. Zelensky believes this is a planned action and questions whether it is intended to weaken Ukraine's defensive capabilities.

According to Axios, a Ukrainian official expressed a high level of skepticism regarding Trump's statements and believes that there are individuals within the U.S. government involved in the restrictions on the relevant systems.The official stated that those who have spoken with SpaceX indicated that the White House was involved in this decision.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction event "Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers" on Polymarket, the option "Milwaukee Brewers" in the sub-market "Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 8.5% an hour ago to the current 62.5% (a fluctuation of 54%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

Analyst Jukan published a discussion on the storage industry's cycle, believing that computing power and storage will tighten or loosen in sync, and that there will not be a situation where computing power is continuously in short supply while storage alone turns to surplus. He also stated that the logic of shorting storage while going long on hard drives does not hold, as hard drives are tied to the storage cycle; if this cycle declines, hard drives will struggle to remain secure on their own.Jukan noted that the market lacks a clear judgment on trends after 2027. Historically, prices often peak one to two quarters before supply increases, followed by an expansion in shipments and a contraction in profit pools. He believes that this cycle is different from those of personal computers, smartphones, and general-purpose servers, as the products used are not standardized, and the triggering factors are also different. Some investors who still view storage through the lens of past experiences of profits during upswings and losses during downswings dominate pricing, leading to a low valuation of storage. He stated that a sharp collapse similar to previous ones is unlikely to reoccur, but a gradual decline is possible; even if Samsung and SK Hynix's profit margins are halved from current levels, the price-to-earnings ratio may still be in the teens, about half of the valuation of hard drive companies.He also believes that when storage prices decline, other demands will absorb supply at various price levels, with local AI-driven personal AI demand expected to emerge. If the storage prices pushed up by hyperscale cloud providers cannot be controlled, local AI will struggle to spread. Referring to the transition from mainframes to personal computers and from cloud to smartphones, he anticipates that this AI cycle will shift from cutting-edge laboratories to local open-source AI, with the latter absorbing storage demand. He simultaneously stated that storage prices will not remain high for over ten years; prices will eventually decline, but new consumer demands driven by local AI and open-source initiatives may provide bottom support.

Insiders revealed that the order to restrict Ukraine's access to the Star Shield system came from within the White House.

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According to Axios, senior advisors to Ukrainian President Zelensky communicated with White House officials to inquire whether a decision had been made to cut off "Starlink" services and to discuss solutions. The Ukrainian side also had similar communications with the CIA and the Pentagon. White House officials stated that they could not control SpaceX, and the Trump administration would contact SpaceX to understand the situation.

The Ukrainian military reported that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system is facing new usage restrictions. Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski questioned Musk whether he is using the product to play politics.An advisor to the Ukrainian president stated that SpaceX has imposed restrictions on Starlink terminals, and Ukraine has not received any notification. Starlink has become an important infrastructure for communication on the Ukrainian battlefield, with Poland funding part of the costs.

An advisor to Zelensky stated that SpaceX has set speed limits on the terminals used by the Ukrainian military.

NVIDIA has committed to investing $250 million over the next five years to promote research in agent safety and security in the UK. The company stated that it will provide $50 million in computing resources support for agent safety research in the UK each year.