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LayerZero Labs, in collaboration with the a16z Crypto research team, Carnegie Mellon University, and Imperial College London, has released new research results called Aerie, aimed at enhancing the aggregation efficiency of post-quantum cryptography signatures. According to the introduction, Aerie is built on the previously launched lattice-based polynomial commitment scheme Akita.On a MacBook Pro equipped with the Apple M4 Max chip, using 16 CPU cores without GPU acceleration, it can aggregate 32,768 Falcon-512 signatures in 0.65 seconds, with peak memory usage of approximately 2.1 GiB. LayerZero states that compared to the previous Orthus scheme, Aerie's proof generation speed has improved by about 1.5 times, verification speed has increased by 38 times, and proof size has been reduced by about 1.7 times. Additionally, Aerie supports the aggregation of ML-DSA signatures standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with specific performance data to be announced later. This research aims to provide a technical path for achieving low-latency, post-quantum secure consensus on blockchain without the need for dedicated hardware.

According to official news, Metis Andromeda will make two adjustments in October: support for Stargate will be terminated on October 23, and LayerZero V1 related routing should be disabled by that date; starting October 30, LayerZero Labs' DVN (Decentralized Verification Network) and Executor will no longer provide services for Metis. Additionally, the Stargate V1 liquidity pool will close on December 15 across all chains.The official statement indicates that most holders do not need to take action. m.USDC, m.USDT, WETH, and METIS are issued by Metis's native cross-chain bridge and are unrelated to Stargate; minting and redemption will proceed as usual, and the Ethereum ↔ Metis native cross-chain bridge will also remain unaffected. Users providing liquidity to the Stargate liquidity pool on Metis must withdraw their liquidity before October 23. If there is any staking, it must be unstaked first, and then users should select the Metis Andromeda network in the Stargate application to withdraw.

According to a report by the Korean News Agency, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea and the Financial Supervisory Service are strengthening monitoring of "perpetual contracts" linked to Korean stocks and stock indices traded through global virtual asset platforms.If illegal business activities targeting Korean residents, such as soliciting account openings or trading, are found on overseas platforms, the regulatory authorities will refer the matter to investigative agencies and take strict countermeasures.

According to data from the CoinGlass platform, Gate's stock perpetual contracts rank second across the network, with several popular stock derivatives, such as SPCX, SKHYNIX, SNDK, and SOXL, having positions that also rank second across the network, only behind Binance.Real-time data from the platform shows that Gate SPCX has a position of 144 million USD, accounting for 14.65% of the total market share; SKHYNIX has a position of 137 million USD, accounting for 15.38%; SNDK has a position of 150 million USD, accounting for 18.62%; and SOXL has a position of 143 million USD, accounting for 23.92%.

According to CoinGlass data, BTC is priced at approximately $81,804.8, with a 24-hour increase of 1.21%; ETH is priced at approximately $2,426.43, with a 24-hour increase of 2.91%.In the futures market, the 24-hour trading volume for BTC futures is approximately $68.649 billion, a decrease of 7.69%; the 24-hour trading volume for ETH futures is approximately $45.335 billion, a decrease of 19.73%. Among them, Gate BTC futures have a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $7.47 billion, and ETH futures have a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $6.58 billion, with both major cryptocurrencies' futures trading volumes ranking in the top three globally.

Recently, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han accepted an exclusive interview with the cryptocurrency media Bitcoin.com, reflecting on Gate's journey from developing its underlying trading system in 2013 to becoming a platform serving over 61 million users across more than 130 countries and regions. He further elaborated on the strategic vision of the TOKEN2049 keynote speech "One Gate, Everything Money."Dr. Han stated that in the face of the long-standing barriers between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency market, users have often faced the dilemma of fragmented capital management. They not only need to frequently transfer funds between banks, brokerages, and cryptocurrency platforms but also have to keep a large amount of cash idle in bank accounts, suffering losses from inflation and lack of returns. Meanwhile, high-quality assets like stocks and gold are difficult to consume immediately due to liquidity constraints.To address this industry pain point, Gate officially launched the integrated financial application Gate Money, which consolidates fiat currency, cryptocurrency assets, gold, ETFs, and over 12,800 global stocks into a single account. Users no longer need to hold large amounts of low-yield idle cash and can allocate capital to high-quality assets with value preservation and appreciation potential. When a consumption demand arises, the system will instantly convert the corresponding assets into fiat currency for payment, keeping the funds in an investment state before consumption.

Investor Bastion Trading stated that it will not participate in the proposed $201 million tender offer unless SkyAI addresses governance, disclosure, and pricing issues. Bastion Trading and its affiliates collectively hold approximately 9.99% of SkyAI's common stock, and SkyAI plans to acquire up to 95% of its outstanding shares and eligible warrants at $3 per share.Bastion Trading questioned the scale of SkyAI's sale of approximately 70% of its SOL treasury assets. SkyAI previously stated that it had sold around 1 million SOL, but subsequent regulatory filings showed that it has only about 600,000 left; Bastion Trading demands disclosure of the sale dates, average transaction prices, proceeds, transaction costs, and approval processes, and calls for an independent review before the tender offer begins.Bastion Trading also requested the replacement of SkyAI board members, the establishment of an independent special committee to oversee the tender process, and an increase in the offer price to at least $3.50 per share. It simultaneously demanded the removal of the $100 SOL price condition and the 50% minimum participation threshold, the exclusion of strategic advisor warrants, and a prohibition on insiders tendering their held securities.

During a live AMA interview hosted by CoinMarketCap, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han discussed the development direction of digital finance, the product positioning of Gate Money, and the accelerated integration of digital assets with traditional finance.Dr. Han stated, "The future of digital finance lies not only in providing more asset choices but also in connecting assets, funds, and payments, allowing users to manage assets, transfer funds, and meet daily payment needs more conveniently within one ecosystem." Upholding the core concept of "One Gate, Everything Money," Gate Money integrates services such as digital assets, fiat currency, stocks, ETFs, gold, bank accounts, payments, and asset management into a single account, covering scenarios like asset holding, receiving payments, transferring, exchanging, paying, and earning. Users in eligible regions can also open an e-banking account with the same name and use the Gate Card for online and offline consumption with fiat or digital assets, further bridging asset allocation and daily payment scenarios.Regarding the accelerated integration of digital assets and traditional finance, Dr. Han also explored the roles of stablecoins and asset tokenization in cross-border capital flow, on-chain settlement, and financial service innovation. As user demands extend from single transactions to investment management, fund transfers, and daily consumption scenarios, Gate will continue to expand the asset categories, payment methods, and service capabilities of Gate Money, enriching the application of digital assets in diverse financial scenarios and providing users with a more integrated financial service experience.

According to the latest stock derivatives exchange ranking released by RootData, the top three exchanges are Binance, Bitget, and Gate.Among them, Binance scored 95.4, with a 24h trading volume of approximately 25.341 billion USD and a market share of 45.57%; Bitget scored 93, with a 24h trading volume of approximately 3.073 billion USD and a market share of 5.53%; Gate scored 92.6, with a 24h trading volume of approximately 964 million USD and a market share of 1.74%.

Bitcoin News posted on platform X stating that Michael Saylor explained that Strategy intends to have investors accept selling Bitcoin as part of its overall financial strategy. When Strategy initially sold 32 Bitcoins, the market reacted excessively; subsequently, the market absorbed the sale of thousands of Bitcoins without a negative impact on the price.Saylor stated that when it aligns with the interests of shareholders and credit investors, Strategy must be able to buy and sell Bitcoin.

According to official news, Gate's stock section has launched the JIOUSDT (Jio Platforms) perpetual contract for pre-market trading, using USDT for settlement, supporting 1---10 times long and short mechanisms, allowing users to flexibly choose leverage multiples when placing orders. As of now, Gate's stock section has cumulatively supported trading of 476 stock perpetual contracts.Jio Platforms, as the digital services flagship subsidiary of Reliance Industries in India, conducts business relying on India's largest mobile operator Reliance Jio, covering areas such as 5G networks, cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital media, successfully creating the largest digital ecosystem in India. Jio Platforms has not yet officially gone public, and this contract aims to provide a market-based valuation and price discovery channel prior to its listing.

According to a recent report by AlphaWire, Edwin Cheung, Executive Director of Gate, stated in an interview during TOKEN2049 Singapore that the payment business will become an important growth direction for Gate, serving individuals and corporate users with daily fund transfer needs.On October 7, Gate officially launched Gate Money, allowing users to open a global electronic bank account in their own name through the Gate App, and as services gradually open, it will accept payments in over 60 local currencies, connecting digital assets with everyday financial scenarios. Edwin Cheung pointed out that stablecoins can reduce the number of intermediary banks in cross-border transfers and enhance the transparency of fund flows. In the future, it will coexist long-term with traditional bank transfers, instant payments, and QR code payments, and will play a greater role in cross-currency payments as services develop in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Gate Money integrates functions of fiat currency, digital assets, stocks, ETFs, and gold, providing integrated financial services.Regarding institutional business and security, he mentioned that institutional investors remain highly concerned about liquidity and counterparty risk. Gate offers an OES over-the-counter settlement solution, allowing institutional clients' assets to be retained in third-party custodians while still utilizing Gate's liquidity and trading services, and enhancing transparency with reserve proof. He emphasized that user trust is crucial, and Gate's compliance qualifications, risk control system, and cooperation with various market regulatory agencies are key to the sustainable development of the business.

On the 11th, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates stated in a television interview that AI is the most dangerous technology ever invented by humanity, with risks exceeding those of cars, airplanes, and pharmaceuticals. He mentioned that the real threat at present is not AI going out of control, as that scenario is still years away from becoming a reality; rather, the more immediate threat is criminals using AI to carry out extortion, manipulate the stock market, and other crimes.Gates indicated that as criminals crack and bypass the security protections of the latest AI models, there will be a significant number of negative events in the cybersecurity field over the next year. He also mentioned concerns about biosecurity, stating that AI has significant implications for fields such as healthcare, but the potential risks still outweigh those of traditional industries that are already under strict regulation. Currently, there is no effective regulatory framework established globally, and within the next year, industry governance will have to move beyond mere self-regulation, while existing resource investments are far from sufficient.According to reports cited by the Financial Associated Press, Ken McCallum, the director of the UK's MI5, stated in the annual threat assessment that AI is exacerbating the cyber offense and defense game and may change the risk landscape of biological weapons. MI5 has announced the establishment of an AI threat assessment center. Additionally, reports indicate that executives from laboratories such as OpenAI and Anthropic have recently privately simulated disaster response plans, believing that a likely scenario involves cyberattacks impacting financial services, internet connectivity, or water and electricity supply.

According to The Block, research institution K33 believes that although Strategy's financing through preferred stock STRC has helped it acquire nearly 100,000 bitcoins in the first half of 2026, the ongoing dividend costs may offset the gains. K33 estimates that STRC increases Strategy's annual dividend obligations by approximately $725 million, which is equivalent to about 8,740 BTC at a price of $83,000 per bitcoin.If we exclude the approximately $7.5 billion raised through STRC in the first half of the year and redirect the dollar reserves, STRC buybacks, and most dividend expenditures towards purchasing bitcoins, Strategy's holdings would only be about 4,947 BTC more than this hypothetical scenario; based on the aforementioned annualized costs, it would take about seven months to offset this difference. K33 believes that the preferred stock financing model "is a mistake" and prefers that it raises funds through common stock ATM and other methods.

Gate gStocks shows active performance on the gainers list, with U.S. stock tokens and technology-related leveraged ETFs leading the gains. According to the latest market data from Gate, BitGo Holdings tokenized stock (BTGOON/USDT) has risen 15.22% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $7.473; the 2x long ETF of Maiwell Technology (MVLLG/USDT) has increased by 11.54% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $37.32; the 2x long ETF of Intel (INTWG/USDT) has risen 10.16% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $23.20.Gate gStocks adopts a 1:1 fully-backed native stock reserve mechanism, where each tokenized security corresponds to an equal number of native stocks as underlying asset support, and supports 24/7 trading, unified account management, and a minimum investment of 1 USDT with fractional trading. Users can participate more flexibly in global popular stock investments, achieving a one-stop allocation of digital assets and traditional securities. As the ecosystem of tokenized securities continues to enrich, Gate gStocks will continue to expand more quality stocks and ETF targets, providing users with more diverse global asset allocation options.

Recently, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han was interviewed by Fortune, sharing Gate's strategic plan to transition from a cryptocurrency trading platform to an integrated financial application.Dr. Han pointed out that traditional finance and the crypto world have long been disconnected, requiring users to switch between banks, brokerages, cryptocurrency exchanges, and payment tools. During TOKEN2049 Singapore, Gate launched Gate Money and proposed the vision of "One Gate, Everything Money," integrating fiat currency, digital assets, stocks, ETFs, gold, bank accounts, and payment settlements into a single account app. With the Gate Card, cryptocurrency, fiat currency, tokenized gold, or stocks can be directly used for daily payments, eliminating the need to hold large amounts of low-yield cash for expenses; users in eligible regions can also open a global bank account in their name online, which will support receiving payments in over 60 local currencies in the future.Dr. Han stated, "No one needs to sell stocks to buy a cup of coffee, nor do they need to hold large amounts of cash for emergencies."

Affected by geopolitical and supply risk premiums, international oil prices have recently maintained a relatively high level of fluctuation. According to market data from the Gate platform, WTI crude oil (CLUSDT) is currently priced at $93.67, with a 24-hour increase of 2.09%. According to CoinGlass data, the 24-hour contract open interest on the Gate platform for CLUSDT is $131 million, ranking among the top three in the industry; the 24-hour contract trading volume reached $79.01 million, also ranking high in trading activity within the industry.

According to the latest ranking of stock derivatives exchanges released by RootData, the top three exchanges are Binance, Hyperliquid, and Gate.Among them, Binance scored 95.4, with a 24h trading volume of approximately 16.86 billion USD and a market share of 43.23%; Hyperliquid scored 94, with a 24h trading volume of approximately 2.618 billion USD and a market share of 6.72%; Gate scored 93, with a 24h trading volume of approximately 746 million USD and a market share of 1.91%.

According to the official announcement, the 154th Gate contract points airdrop will be open for collection from October 14, 18:00 to 23:59 (UTC+8). This period sets up two points redemption prize pools, with a limited number of rewards available on a first-come, first-served basis.Prize Pool One requires a Gate contract points balance of 120--90 points (decreasing). Users can spend 15 Gate contract points to redeem 190 WLFI; Prize Pool Two requires a points balance of no less than 40 points, and spending 20 Gate contract points can redeem a 100 USDT position experience voucher. Rewards are expected to be credited approximately 1 hour after successful collection.