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According to Chaoxiang Research, Goldman Sachs' October 6, 2026 research report indicates that Constellation Energy has signed a combined approximately 3.6 GW nuclear power purchase agreement with Google. The agreement includes an 890 MW nuclear capacity upgrade for a 20-year term, and 2,700 MW of existing nuclear capacity for a 15-year term, totaling approximately 3.59 GW. Constellation Energy has committed to investing more than $4.3 billion. The agreement increases the company's contracted nuclear capacity share from 13% to 28%. Goldman Sachs estimates that pre-growth free cash flow will rise from approximately $449 million to $1.167 billion, representing 5% to 14% of its estimated 2030 baseline. Goldman Sachs maintains a neutral rating with a $305 target price, versus the current stock price of $267.62. Goldman Sachs views the agreement as positive for both the company and the industry, and believes investor skepticism regarding PJM's ability to secure PPAs may now shift. Goldman Sachs also notes that Constellation Energy offers relatively lower valuation attractiveness compared to other independent power producers. Whether the revaluation trend persists will depend on whether PJM policy developments yield adverse outcomes, including the IRAS ruling expected by October 12 and the pending RBP process.
Odaily News: Greece is preparing to legislate a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains. The relevant draft bill was published on Thursday local time and has entered the public consultation phase, and is expected to be submitted to parliament for deliberation in November. According to the draft, individuals' annual cryptocurrency capital gains under €500, approximately $559.95, would be tax-exempt. Greece currently has no comprehensive tax legal framework for cryptocurrencies. Officials stated that since the vast majority of investors use overseas platforms, it is difficult to accurately estimate the country's cryptocurrency market size, and the government has not yet made specific projections for the fiscal revenue that the new tax would generate.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is pushing to expand its investigation powers over crypto asset information, proposing to allow tax authorities to directly obtain customer data from crypto asset service providers and to update rules for inspecting software and electronic records. UK crypto tax software company Recap has warned that the proposed regulations' definition of service providers is too broad and could encompass non-custodial wallet software, blockchain explorers, hardware wallet manufacturers, and tax software providers. Since Bitcoin transaction records are publicly transparent, once investors' names, addresses, and tax identities are linked to on-chain wallet addresses, their long-term asset activity records could be exposed, increasing the risk of data leaks, extortion, and physical attacks.
According to Cointelegraph, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stated during a conversation at Token2049 with OKX CEO Xu Xingming that the cryptocurrency industry's heavy tilt toward the Republican Party has alienated Democrats, and that passage of federal crypto legislation such as the CLARITY Act requires bipartisan support. Data indicates that crypto PACs contributed $54.3 million to Republicans and $26.2 million to Democrats during the 2026 election cycle, with an additional $23.2 million spent against Democratic candidates. Cuomo also rejected the notion that the Democratic Party is inherently opposed to cryptocurrency, noting that crypto aligns closely with Democratic values regarding financial inclusion, and urged the industry to adopt a more balanced approach to political donations.
According to CoinDesk, Ripple Prime, the prime brokerage division under Ripple, has begun providing financing services for leveraged equity ETFs, charging financing fees to funds through total return swaps. This market was previously dominated by large banks and securities firms. In October 2025, Ripple acquired multi-asset brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, entering the clearing, financing, and cross-asset trading businesses. In August 2026, Ripple launched its Delta One business, offering total return swap products linked to U.S. equities, market indices, and digital assets, while maintaining over $1 billion in regulatory net capital and completing a $275 million senior notes issuance.
Odaily reports: Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, speaking at a panel discussion at Token2049 alongside OKX CEO Star Xu, said the crypto industry has overwhelmingly supported the Republican Party and has alienated the Democratic support needed to advance the CLARITY Act.During the 2026 election cycle, crypto-focused political action committees have spent $54.3 million supporting Republicans, $26.2 million supporting Democrats, and another $23.2 million opposing Democrats.As of Thursday, Kalshi prediction markets show Democrats have about a 61% chance of winning both chambers of the U.S. Congress. Cuomo said a Democrat-controlled Congress could roll back regulators' crypto policies or work with the Trump administration to advance a full CLARITY Act.Cuomo said Democrats are not opposed to crypto technology, which can help people who previously lacked access to financial products obtain related services. In July 2025, 78 House Democrats joined 216 Republicans in voting to pass the CLARITY Act. (Cointelegraph)
Canton CEO and Digital Asset co-founder and CEO Yuval Rooz said at Token2049 in Singapore that the crypto industry should leverage the current regulatory environment to accelerate institutional adoption and drive broader blockchain usage, reducing the likelihood of future governments reversing the industry's progress. He said that regardless of what happens in 2028, the industry should reach a point of "no return."Yuval Rooz compared the opportunity for blockchain adoption to Uber and Airbnb, noting that both services achieved widespread use before regulators took restrictive measures. The next US presidential election is scheduled for November 7, 2028, which could bring changes in government and regulatory priorities.In the same panel discussion, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said he hopes the CLARITY Act ultimately becomes law, adding that legislation can prevent regulatory backtracking and drive institutions into the market. Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson said legislation would increase certainty, but the industry should not rely on the bill's passage; the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have already been advancing crypto regulation under existing authorities. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily News: Yapı Kredi Kripto, the crypto business unit of major Turkish commercial bank Yapı Kredi, has selected financial trading technology provider Integral to supply quoting, liquidity management, and risk control infrastructure for its upcoming cryptocurrency trading services. Yapı Kredi plans to offer cryptocurrency trading services to customers through a regulated business platform. Yapı Kredi is the seventh-largest bank in Turkey by assets, with total assets of approximately $80.9 billion as of the end of 2025.
According to CoinDesk, the Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade was activated on the Sepolia testnet this Tuesday, raising the block Gas limit from approximately 60 million to nearly 200 million, an increase of over threefold. A review of more than 25 consecutive test blocks showed that actual Gas usage ranged from approximately 52 million to 92 million, accounting for only 26% to 46% of the available limit, with no blocks reaching full capacity. The upgrade also adjusted the Gas consumption model for specific tasks and storage data fees, requiring developers to retest applications that rely on specific Gas cost assumptions. The next public testnet, Hoodi, is tentatively scheduled to launch on October 27, while the Ethereum mainnet activation date remains to be determined.
According to reports from Mobile Payment Network, regarding certain payment platforms that are registered solely as financial technology companies without obtaining any financial licenses, John Chan Ho-lin, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, stated that appropriate law enforcement actions would be taken as necessary within the relevant statutory regulatory framework to maintain financial stability and safeguard the interests of customers and the public. Under the provisions of Hong Kong's Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance, unless exempted by law, anyone who issues or operates stored value facilities in Hong Kong without a license commits an offense. Upon discovering cases suspected of unlicensed operation or violation of the Ordinance, the HKMA will intervene directly, collaborate with other relevant regulatory bodies as appropriate based on the nature of the case, and refer matters to law enforcement agencies when necessary.
According to Coinbase's official blog, Coinbase announced that it will provide stablecoin services for Samsung Wallet, with USDC launching as the default U.S. dollar stablecoin in the U.S. market during the last week of October 2026. When users deposit into their stablecoin balances, USDC will automatically appear as the default option. The related assets will be held in custody by Coinbase Prime Vault through its NYDFS-compliant custody service, operated in collaboration with licensed stablecoin infrastructure provider Bastion. To date, USDC's circulating supply has already grown by 72% in 2025 to exceed $75 billion, and the number of wallets holding the asset has increased by 59% to nearly 7 million.
Molly Abraham (@mollyisonchain), a member of Coinbase’s legal team, posted that Coinbase filed an appellate brief today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, requesting the court to confirm the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) exclusive regulatory authority over prediction markets. Molly emphasized that the crux of the dispute is not whether prediction markets should be regulated—they are already governed by the Commodity Exchange Act—but rather whether they should be uniformly overseen by the CFTC, which brings more than 50 years of experience managing derivatives markets, or subjected to disparate regulation across all 50 states. According to Coinbase, Congress has already answered this question clearly, and this filing seeks judicial confirmation of that ruling.
Odaily News: First Digital is a Hong Kong-based digital asset company and the issuer of FDUSD. The company has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Nasdaq-listed CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III, with a pre-transaction valuation of $250 million. Upon completion of the transaction, the two parties are expected to form a new holding company and list on Nasdaq, with completion anticipated in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. As of June 30, 2026, FDUSD's cumulative trading volume has exceeded $4.7 trillion. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, First Digital generated approximately $87 million in revenue. First Digital stated that FDUSD's reserve assets consist of cash and cash equivalents held in segregated accounts, with monthly attestations conducted by independent firms. The company's Finance District platform has launched 4 products to date but has not yet generated significant revenue.
纽约联储最新调查显示，美国消费者一年期通胀预期升至 3.9% 的三年高位。超四成美国家庭财务状况持续恶化，并对未来经济前景持悲观态度。
Odaily News: According to people familiar with the matter, crypto media Cointelegraph is looking for potential buyers, and the specific sale price has not yet been disclosed. The report states that due to the prolonged downturn in the crypto market and a Google search penalty, Cointelegraph's website traffic has dropped sharply. In October 2025, Google imposed a manual penalty on it, causing organic search traffic to fall by about 80%. Similarweb data shows that the site's monthly visits have dropped from more than 12 million in December 2024 to slightly more than 700,000 in September 2026.Cointelegraph was founded in 2013 and currently has more than 200 employees. As of the time of publication, the company had not responded to a request for comment. (CoinDesk)
The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicate that most officials support raising interest rates again by year-end, but market expectations for action in October have clearly cooled. The current rise in long-end U.S. Treasury yields is viewed as an alternative policy tightening measure, with investors monitoring whether the Fed will intervene in the bond market.
Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that the International Monetary Fund has completed the second and third reviews of El Salvador's $1.4 billion financing facility, disbursing $139 million, and granted a waiver after the country violated its Bitcoin holdings limit. The IMF now expects that, apart from documented donations, the Salvadoran government will not purchase additional Bitcoin and will enhance the transparency of its public Bitcoin holdings.
Odaily News: Capital Group's Growth ETF has increased its Strategy holdings by 535,300 shares, bringing its total position to 2.19 million shares, valued at approximately $336 million. Capital Group, which manages $3.3 trillion in assets, had previously further increased its position through ANCFX, which purchased 4.32 million Strategy shares in April 2026 for approximately $747 million. ANCFX currently holds 10.33 million shares, valued at approximately $1.78 billion. For traditional asset allocation institutions, MSTR remains a leveraged Bitcoin exposure that can pass compliance reviews through stock exchange channels.
Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed that most officials expected to raise the target range for the federal funds rate again before the end of this year to address inflation that remains persistently above target. Policymakers emphasized that future decisions will depend on newly released economic data and the balance of risks.
The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes revealed that policymakers were divided over the rationale for rate hikes. Some officials argued for curbing energy price shocks, while another group focused on preventing demand-driven inflation. Most anticipated that rates could be hiked again before year-end.