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2026/10/19
AST SpaceMobile Targets 500M Subscribers via European Carrier Partnership
AST SpaceMobile signed a letter of intent with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone Group to explore a joint bid for European Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. The collaboration aims to expand coverage, improve connectivity and integrate satellite broadband with existing mobile servic
Amazon to Fund 12 Small Nuclear Reactors at Former Indiana Coal Plant
Amazon is funding development of a proposed 960-megawatt nuclear plant in Indiana, the companies announced Monday. Amazon would be the first customer to buy the plant's power. Utility company American Electric Power (AEP) would operate the plant. X-energy would supply 12 Xe-100 small modular reactor
Apple to Host Special Event on October 28, Expected to Launch OLED MacBook Pro and iPad mini 8
CoinDesk reports:[Updated at 00:15] Apple has confirmed that it will hold a special event at 10:00 AM PDT on October 28 (1:00 AM Beijing Time on October 29) in Los Angeles.IT Home, October 20 update: Apple’s official account posted on Xiaohongshu, hinting at “lots of good news to share with you next
AI Assistant Shares User’s Home Address with Stranger, Raising Privacy Concerns
CoinDesk reports:Toronto content creator Matt Robb wants to sell his computer keyboard.He then listed the item on Facebook Marketplace and, at the end of last month, conducted an experiment by handing it over to Meta’s newly launched AI agent, Muse.“I basically treated myself like a guinea pig,” Rob
Super League Shareholders Approve Metaplanet's 93.7% Takeover
Shareholders of Super League, a Nasdaq-listed gaming and digital media company, approved a deal that would give Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet a 93.7% ownership stake. The transaction would enable Metaplanet to expand into US capital markets through a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury c
Noah Doe Lawsuit Targeted Wallet Moves $33M in Bitcoin After 13 Years
A Bitcoin address beginning with "13Coop" moved 411.45 BTC worth about $33.4 million on Sunday, according to Galaxy Research. The address had never made an outgoing transfer since the address was first funded on September 11, 2013. Arkham data shows the coins reached a single new address, where the
Metaplanet to Acquire 93.7% of Super League in $2.5M and 2,100 BTC Deal
Shareholders of Super League, a Nasdaq-listed gaming and digital media company, approved a deal that would give Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet a 93.7% ownership stake. The transaction would enable Metaplanet to expand into US capital markets through a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury c
Waymo to Launch Driverless Rides in Toronto by 2028
Waymo is preparing to bring self-driving ride-hailing to Toronto, with an initial passenger launch targeted for 2028. Waymo said the initial phase will involve high-definition mapping and a gradual validation process led by trained specialists. The work will help Waymo adapt the autonomous driving s
XRP Price Tests $1.31 as $1.29 Support Holds
XRP price is stuck around $1.30 following its $1.31 drop, as potential buyers are trying to retake the market after a decline to $1.29.A sustained recovery above $1.31 would set up $1.35 in a price range while a breakdown below $1.29 would lead price to $1.284.BanxNetwork targets the $2.5 trillion m
dLocal and Western Union Expand Remittance Payouts in Africa, Starting in Cameroon
dLocal and Western Union said they are expanding their partnership in Africa to include remittance payouts, building on the payments and collections work they already conduct together.The companies said the payout expansion will begin with a live payout corridor in Cameroon. They described the model
S&P Global Warns Top Hyperscalers May Have Hidden AI-Linked Debt
S&P Global estimates the world's biggest technology firms likely have more AI-linked liabilities than currently known. S&P Global Head for Digital Infrastructure Mark Habib said interconnected financing structures can involve hyperscalers effectively guaranteeing huge data center builds or s...
Tesla Stock Rises Ahead of Q3 Earnings Report
Tesla shares were up 4.03% at $369.02 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro. Tesla is due to report third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after the closing bell. Forecasts call for earnings of 43 cents per share on $27.88 billion in sales.Earnings at the forecast le
Amazon's $220B AI Investment Drives Free Cash Flow Negative Amid AWS Growth
Key takeawaysAmazon raises 2026 capital spending to $220 billionAWS revenue surges 37% as backlog reaches $496 billionFree cash flow turns negative amid infrastructure expansionAmazon is investing at an unprecedented pace to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure, with projected 2026 capi
SharpLink Allocates $400M in ETH to Ether.fi and Lido for Staking
According to ChainCatcher, Nasdaq-listed company SharpLink (SBET) has deployed a cumulative $400 million in ETH to two liquid staking protocols: Ether.fi and Lido. The company confirmed that both funds have been actively invested to enhance the yield efficiency of its ETH treasury. As previously ann
XRP ETF Net Inflows Exceed $1.8 Billion as UE Crypto Offers Cloud Mining Alternative
CoinDesk reports:Amid market volatility, continued ETF fund inflows are sustaining institutional investor interest, while UE Crypto offers XRP holders an alternative cloud mining option.The cumulative net inflow into the XRP ETF has reached a record $1.8 billion. However, the price of XRP has not ri
