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Semiconductor and memory chip stocks extended losses on Thursday as concerns over mounting debt and rising financing costs for artificial intelligence infrastructure projects weighed on the sector. Nvidia fell over 2%, Advanced Micro Devices dropped 4%, Micron Technology slipped roughly 4%, and SanD

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) CEO C.C. Wei hinted during the company's third-quarter earnings call that the chipmaker could step in if customers struggle to secure enough advanced-packaging supply from Intel. The remarks came after Morgan Stanley analyst Charlie Chan asked whether TSMC w

Mastercard and BVNK launched the Global Money Platform on October 15, 2026, allowing banks, fintechs and enterprises to integrate fiat currencies and stablecoins into their financial products through a single API. The platform combines Mastercard's global payments infrastructure with BVNK's stableco

XWC cryptocurrency surged 11.45% in the last hour, reaching a current price of $0.009411. The price movement occurred as the broader cryptocurrency market displayed mixed signals, with XWC recording a 24-hour trading volume of $773,883. Despite the hourly gain, the token showed a 24-hour percentage

The International Monetary Fund forecasts the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan economy will contract 1.3% in 2026 before rebounding 6.6% in 2027. The projection was presented on October 15, marking a reversal from 3.3% growth in 2025. The contraction stems from prolonged conflict and energy di

The US Commerce Department reported September retail and food service sales totaled $745.021 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, increasing 0.8% from the previous month and 6.3% year-over-year. The monthly gain exceeded market expectations of 0.3% growth tracked by Yonhap Infomax. The August ret

Ramp raised $1.85 billion in primary financing at a $60 billion valuation, led by Dragoneer Investment Group with Thrive Capital, Founders Fund, Sands Capital and Avenir Growth as co-leads. The financing lifts Ramp's valuation roughly 36% from the $44 billion level reached in June, when the company

Pyth Network launched its Pro MCP Server 1.1, enabling AI agents to access tick-level price history across multiple asset classes. The update allows users to verify which data feeds a plan covers and request any asset pair by name, spanning markets including crypto, foreign exchange, equities, metal

Bitcoin whales have accumulated 60,000 BTC since late August, according to data from Bitfinex. The accumulation occurred while Bitcoin traded between $80,000 and $86,000, highlighting price stability during this period. If these large holders maintain their positions, it could establish support in t

STRAX recorded a 24.45% price surge in five minutes as traders responded to shifting market conditions. The token jumped from $0.01039 to $0.01293 during this brief period, marking a significant move while many altcoins traded sideways. The rapid price action reflects heightened trading activity in

US spot Bitcoin ETF holders gained 43% in a single quarter after spending most of 2026 underwater, according to ARK Invest. The reversal occurred as Bitcoin climbed from approximately $59,500 in early July to around $85,000 by early October 2026, pushing above the average holder cost basis estimated

The Cardano Foundation announced a recurring forum called the Research Exchange on October 15, 2026, through its X account. The Swiss not-for-profit organization aims to make its research work more visible and gather community input for continuous improvement. The first session is scheduled for Octo

AstraZeneca signed a drug discovery collaboration with insitro, an AI-driven biotech, in a deal Bloomberg reported is worth up to $1.86 billion, announced on October 15, 2026. The partnership focuses on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), an advanced form of fatty liver disease,