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More than 80 Spanish media organizations allege that Facebook owner Meta breached EU data protection rules.

A Spanish court will open a trial on Wednesday over a 550-million-euro lawsuit brought by more than 80 Spanish media organizations against Facebook owner Meta for allegedly breaching European Union data protection rules.

EU rules oblige companies to obtain users' consent to create personalized advertising from their data.

Spain's main media association AMI says the US tech giant, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, created "unfair competition" by "systematically" breaking the law between May 2018 and July 2023.

The association alleges unfair competition in digital advertising sales and is seeking 551 million euros ($647 million) in compensation.

"Meta has ignored European regulations to build its economic empire at the expense of the viability of the media and the right of all citizens to information," AMI's director general Irene Lanzaco told AFP.

Witnesses are scheduled to testify on Wednesday at a commercial court in Madrid, with expert reports and closing arguments expected on Thursday.

"While Spanish media outlets requested user consent, Meta gained an undue advantage and engaged in unfair competition," said AMI's lawyer, Nicolas Gonzalez Cuellar.

"There is no need to fear confronting these seemingly powerful giants when the law is on your side."

Meta's lawyer, Javier de Carvajal, told a preliminary hearing in November that the company denied any damage or violation of EU rules.

Media groups represented by AMI include Prisa, owner of Spain's top-selling daily newspaper El Pais; Godo, publisher of the Barcelona-based daily La Vanguardia; Vocento, which publishes the conservative daily ABC; and Unidad Editorial, whose titles include El Mundo and Marca.

Spanish radio and television stations have launched a separate lawsuit against Meta for the same reasons, seeking 160 million euros in damages.

A similar lawsuit has also emerged in France, where around 200 media groups, including major television networks and leading newspapers, filed legal action against Meta in April.

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The Fed’s most recent rate cut initially provided a modest boost to Bitcoin, but investors say the path forward depends less on past easing than on Powell’s Tuesday speech and upcoming jobs data that is scheduled to be released on Friday.Updated Oct 1, 2025, 7:25 a.m. Published Oct 1, 2025, 7:25 a.m.

Crypto markets remained unchanged Monday and Tuesday after last week’s $1.5 billion liquidation flush, but traders remain cautious ahead of a critical run of U.S. economic data that could set the tone for October.

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Bitcoin bulls defended the $110,000 support level several times over the past week, while Ether clawed back from a sharp dip to $4,075 that coincided with nearly half a billion dollars in leveraged longs being wiped out.

Total market capitalization now sits near $3.85 trillion, about 1.3% lower than a week earlier despite a 3.5% weekend rebound.

The Fed’s most recent rate cut initially provided a modest boost to Bitcoin, but investors say the path forward depends less on past easing than on Powell’s Tuesday speech and upcoming jobs data that is scheduled to be released on Friday at 8:30 a.m. (ET).

“The crypto market is at a macroeconomic crossroads, caught between a softening labor market and resilient economic growth,” said Nick Ruck, director at LVRG Research, in a message to CoinDesk.

“This week’s data — Consumer Confidence, Initial Jobless Claims, and the pivotal September Jobs Report — will be critical in gauging the Fed’s next move. Any signs of further labor market cooling could reignite rate cut expectations, providing a tailwind for majors like BTC, ETH, and XRP. Conversely, strong data may extend the current period of uncertainty and pressure,” he said.

Jobs data shows how many people are getting or losing work in the U.S. economy. If fewer people are working and unemployment rises, it suggests the economy is slowing.

That usually makes the Federal Reserve more likely to cut interest rates to support growth, which can boost risk assets like stocks and crypto. But if job numbers are strong and unemployment stays low, it signals the economy is still running hot. That can keep inflation high, making the Fed less likely to cut rates.

“This macro uncertainty is likely to maintain Bitcoin’s dominance, potentially capping the upside for Ethereum and the broader DeFi sector despite their superior yield opportunities,” Ruck added.

Market structure reflects the indecision. A guage for sentiment fell to 28 on Friday, entering “extreme fear,” before bouncing back to a neutral 50 by Monday. Bitcoin has consolidated in a tight $108,000–$118,000 range, with open interest compressed and funding rates normalized after the liquidations.

“The rebound is coming from roughly the same levels as in early September,” Alex Kuptsikevich, senior market analyst at FxPro, said in an email. “Once again, altcoins are recovering stronger than BTC. Such outperformance in the early stages of recovery often indicates the future winners of the race, which in this case are altcoins.”

Kuptsikevich noted Bitcoin’s technical levels remain pivotal: “At the end of last week, Bitcoin found support at 109,000. It was bought at roughly the same levels as the end of August and even slightly higher, which is positive for the bulls.”

“On the other hand, September's local high is lower than the previous one, which generally indicates a decrease in volatility and a stronger movement towards a breakout beyond the $108-118K range. Movements within the range can give many false short-term signals,” he noted.

Ethereum faces its own inflection point. Analysts flagged a potential bottom, citing technical exhaustion after last week’s selloff. The token is also in focus after the launch of the first U.S. ETF with staking features, from REX Shares and Osprey Funds, with applications from BlackRock and Fidelity still under SEC review.

News around Solana added to the altcoin narrative. The network’s total value locked surged to $12.2 billion, up 57% since June, prompting fresh calls for a $300 price target. Meme coins have grown more prominent as well, with sector capitalization climbing 70% over three months.

Regulatory headlines, however, kept traders wary. The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. regulators are probing potential insider trading tied to companies accumulating crypto reserves.
Elsewhere, ratings giant Moody’s separately warned that the rapid expansion of stablecoin use in developing countries poses risks to monetary sovereignty and financial stability.

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Combined spot and derivatives trading on centralized exchanges surged 7.58% to $9.72 trillion in August, marking the highest monthly volume of 2025

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Combined spot and derivatives trading on centralized exchanges surged 7.58% to $9.72 trillion in August, marking the highest monthly volume of 2025Gate exchange emerged as major player with 98.9% volume surge to $746 billion, overtaking Bitget to become fourth-largest platformOpen interest across centralized derivatives exchanges rose 4.92% to $187 billionView Full Report

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XRP Holds $2.85 After 3% Swing as ETF Hopes Dented by Profit-Taking

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Aggressive bids carried price to $2.91 before sell pressure capped gains. Late-hour recovery showed algorithmic buying into resistance at $2.85.

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XRP traded within a narrow range, stabilizing at $2.85 after an initial surge to $2.91 was met with profit-taking.Analysts noted bearish divergences and increased reserves on Binance, advising caution before a potential test of the $3.00 level.Regulatory scrutiny intensified as reports highlighted a lack of corporate buy orders on Binance despite rising reserves.Read full story

ZCash (ZEC) extended its rally, reaching a one-year peak above $79. The coin, which survived a years-long bear market, is making a comeback through the quantum resistance narrative. 

ZCash (ZEC) rallied in the past few weeks, rising to a one-year peak above $79. ZEC has been largely forgotten after years of a bear market and aggressive pump-and-dump events. Now, the asset is reawakening, on track to rejoin the top 100 coins and tokens. 

ZEC rallied to the highest level in 12 months, with over 199% in net gains. | Source: Coingecko
ZEC traded at $81.51 after a rapid mid-week expansion, rising to the highest level for the past 12 months. For the period, the token is up more than 199%. The current rally is the best performance for the token since the late 2024 price spikes.

The coin rallied to the $80 range just days after breaking above the $56 resistance threshold. The most bullish expectations are for the rally to extend above $170. Currently, ZEC stands at its highest level since Q2 2022. 

Most of the ZEC price action comes from its Binance and KuCoin pairs, legacies from previous bull markets. ZEC launched before the rapid proliferation of tokens and was among the main privacy coins. The exchanges have retained their listings, despite a general trend of removing fully anonymous assets. 

Why is ZEC rallying? 
ZEC is trading with a slight premium on Binance, as well as the Rhea Finance DEX on Near Protocol. The current trading for ZEC uses its tokenized form, and not actual coins from the ZCash network. The trading is speculative, as not all protocols reflect the actual usage of the ZCash network. 

Since April, Binance recovered its ZEC withdrawals to the ZCash chain, meaning some of the recent trading may reflect true demand for the coins. 

Nearly 70% of ZEC trading is against USDT. The coin has lost its legacy trading venues and is hardly represented on Perp DEXs. 

Additionally, ZEC has also acquired a derivative market, mostly through Binance and Bybit. Some of the recent price action may be an attack on short positions. A larger proportion of traders shorted ZEC just before its recent rally, triggering a short squeeze. 

Is ZEC quantum-resistant? 
One of the reasons for interest in ZEC is its claims to quantum resistance. ZEC has been deemed resistant to currently available quantum technology, which may in theory decode legacy coins like BTC. 

The other reason for the ZEC rally is attention from Qubic, the mining project that previously targeted Monero. The Qubic mining pool took over Monero mining, also sparking a price rally. 

However, Qubic has since set its sights on mining DOGE, leaving ZEC behind. For now, ZEC does not have to deal with concerns of a reorg or a 51% attack, the typical MO of Qubic when demonstrating its mining technology.

The involvement of Qubic’s mining pool also helped push Monero (XMR) to a permanently higher range. XMR has traded at the $297.60 range for the past month after years of hovering around $100.

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Layer-1 blockchain Sei is using Japan’s licensing regime and partnerships with global institutions as the cornerstone of its expansion into Asia, according to Lee Zhu, the network’s director of growth for APAC.

Speaking with Decrypt ahead of a packed week at Token2049 in Singapore, Zhu said Sei secured the necessary approvals in Japan last year, enabling listings on Binance Japan and OKX Japan. 

Japan’s exchange licensing process is among the most stringent globally, making it a rare early entry for a Layer-1 blockchain.

Sei’s institutional pitch is underpinned by Circle’s native USDC deployment on Sei and tokenization efforts led by Apollo through Securitize. Zhu said these integrations lower friction for exchanges and unlock a “gateway” for structured products and derivatives.

Unlike rivals Solana and Sui, Sei combines high throughput benchmarks with EVM compatibility, a move Zhu said eliminates switching costs for the 90% of developers already coding in Solidity.

“Clearer regulations in these markets help the team determine the best path forward and allocate resources effectively,” Zhu said. “By staying compliant and responsive to regulatory changes, Sei aims to support further growth and ensure long-term success in the APAC region.”

In Korea, Sei ranks among the top three by trading volume, Zhu said, despite its lower market capitalization and TVL relative to larger competitors. He also pointed to pockets of growth in GameFi and SocialFi, where Sei has, on some days, outpaced Solana in daily active users.

Zhu described the next 12 months as balancing two tracks: onboarding institutions through RWA tokenization and building a broader developer base in talent-rich hubs like Vietnam and Indonesia. He said that while high throughput “is a filter” for institutions, without capacity, “you’re not even in the door.”

Asked how Sei will weather market downturns, Zhu said the team was built during a bear market and operates with a “prudent, impact-focused” mindset. 

“In crypto, if you survive, you stand a bigger chance to be successful,” he said.

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XRP maintained stability at $2.85 after a volatile trading session that saw the token surge to $2.91 before facing heavy profit-taking. The price action highlighted both bullish interest and resistance, with traders closely monitoring whether XRP can break through the psychological $3.00 level in the coming sessions.

During early trading, aggressive buying pushed XRP to $2.91 on nearly 50 million in volume, but sell pressure quickly dragged the price back to the $2.82–$2.84 zone. Buyers defended this support range, allowing XRP to consolidate around $2.85 by the close. Turnover exceeded the 24-hour average of 56.8 million before tapering to just under 5 million in late trading, suggesting reduced conviction among participants. Technical indicators showed bearish divergences, and reserves on Binance rose by 19%, raising questions about whether inflows are translating into actual demand or simply sell-side liquidity.

Market analysts cautioned that XRP’s ability to reclaim $2.91 and sustain above $3.00 will be pivotal in determining near-term momentum. Resistance remains firm at $2.91, while repeated buy spikes confirmed support between $2.82 and $2.84. Late-session stability pointed to reduced selling pressure, though algorithmic buying patterns signaled only modest confidence.

Beyond technical dynamics, regulatory scrutiny has sharpened. Reports noted the absence of corporate buy orders on Binance, despite rising reserves, fueling concerns about institutional participation. Meanwhile, macroeconomic sentiment may offer some relief, as the Federal Reserve’s dovish stance on interest rates has positioned crypto assets for potential inflows into Q4.

With more than $6 billion in inflows over two days driven by treasury adoption and speculative bets, XRP’s outlook remains closely tied to whether it can break above the $3.00 mark. Until then, traders are advised to remain cautious amid the mix of algorithm-driven buying, elevated reserves, and mounting regulatory oversight.

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The official X account of BNB Chain has been compromised, with Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng ‘CZ' Zhao confirming the breach. CZ said in a post on Wednesday morning that a malicious actor had compromised the BNB Chain's X account, with the hacker publishing a series of posts with links to phishing websites.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has issued a strong warning after the official X (formerly Twitter) account of BNB Chain was compromised by hackers. The breach was marked by a suspicious post stating “$4 FOR THE MEME”, which included a wallet address and an image of CZ himself. The fraudulent post was quickly pinned to maximize visibility among the account’s 3.6 million followers, making it a prime target for crypto scammers.

CZ immediately cautioned users not to engage with any links or content from the compromised account, stressing that the team is actively investigating the security breach. Binance’s Chinese account also confirmed that the official English-language BNB Chain account was hacked, urging followers to remain alert.

This attack highlights the ongoing risk of crypto scams on X and other social media platforms. In 2025 alone, multiple high-profile accounts have been targeted. In February, the official Pump.fun account was exploited to promote a fake governance token, while a WIRED reporter’s account was hijacked to push a fraudulent meme coin. March saw the X account of Ghana’s President John Mahama used to promote a scam token called “Solanafrica.” In April, UK government minister Lucy Powell’s account was also hacked to advertise a bogus digital currency.

These repeated incidents show how cybercriminals exploit the trust of large audiences to spread phishing scams and fake crypto promotions. Security experts continue to stress that investors and traders should remain cautious, avoid clicking unknown links, and verify announcements directly from official channels before engaging with any promotions.

CZ’s warning serves as yet another reminder that even the most reputable crypto projects are not immune to attacks, making cybersecurity awareness more critical than ever in the digital asset space.

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Metaplanet Acquires 5,288 BTC, Lifts Total Holdings to 30,823 BTCStronger Bitcoin strategy drives revised forecasts of $46M revenue and $32M operating profit, though shares fall sharply.Updated Oct 1, 2025, 8:06 a.m. Published Oct 1, 2025, 7:52 a.m.

Metaplanet (3350) is now the fourth largest Bitcoin treasury company, having acquired 5,288 BTC for $615.67 million at an average price of $116,870 per bitcoin. This acquisition brings its Bitcoin yield for 2025 to 497.1%, according to CEO Simon Gerovich.
In total, Metaplanet holds 30,823 BTC, accumulated for $3.33 billion at an average price of $107,912 per bitcoin.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Income Generation segment recorded quarterly revenue of $16.16 million (¥2.438 billion), representing growth of 115.7% compared to Q2 2025, according to Gerovich.

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Based on Q3 performance, the company has revised its FY2025 consolidated guidance as follows:

Revenue: $46.26M (¥6,800M), previous: $23.13M (¥3,400M)Operating profit: $31.97M (¥4,700M), previous: $17.01M (¥2,500M)This revision reflects a 100% increase in revenue and an 88% increase in operating profit compared to the prior forecast.

According to Gerovich, "Q3 results demonstrate operational scalability and strengthen the financial foundation for our planned Metaplanet preferred share issuance, which supports our broader Bitcoin Treasury strategy."

Metaplanet shares dropped 10% to 516 yen during Wednesday’s trading session.

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Institutional investors are increasingly adopting CME's futures for XRP and solana, the exchange's global head of equity and FX products said.

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PUMP price may be on the brink of a major rally, potentially targeting $0.008, buoyed by its recent listing on HTX and ongoing buybacks funded by revenue generated from Pump.fun.

Summary

PUMP price faces strong resistance around $0.00655, marked by the 0.382 Fib, SMA 20, and prior horizontal highs; a breakout could target $0.00743 and $0.00811.
Aggressive daily buybacks since mid-July, including the latest on Sept. 21 (8,302.6 SOL for 278.5M PUMP), are supporting PUMP price action.

After a clean breakout from a multi-week downtrend—marked by a breached descending trendline that had capped price action since mid-September—and boosted by the recent HTX listing, Pump.fun (PUMP) price is extending its rally today, now coming up to test a critical resistance zone on the 4-hour chart.

This resistance is marked by a confluence of several key technical levels, including the 0.382 Fib, SMA 20, and a horizontal resistance zone that previously acted as a ceiling during the mid-September rally. This makes this level a very strong barrier, but also a potential launchpad for a major rally if bulls can flip it into support.

Looking ahead, a breakout and 4-hour close above this resistance zone — currently around $0.00655 — could open the door for a move toward the 0.618 Fib at $0.00743, followed by the 0.786 level near $0.00811, which also aligns with the mid-September highs.

However, a failure to break through this zone could potentially lead to consolidation below it or even a drop back below the broken trendline, which would raise the risk of the downtrend resuming.

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What’s driving PUMP price?
Beyond exchange listings, PUMP price action is driven by the project’s aggressive buyback program, which launched in July. Since July 15, Pump.fun has been consistently repurchasing PUMP tokens almost every day, regardless of market price, using revenue generated from the platform to fund these buybacks. The latest buyback occurred on Sept. 21, when the platform spent 8,302.6 SOL to repurchase 278.5 million PUMP tokens.

Additionally, Pump.fun continues to dominate the Solana (SOL) memecoin launchpad space. In the week ending late September, the platform generated $9.65 million, leading all Solana-based DApps for the eighth consecutive week. Higher revenue means more funds available for token buybacks, which in turn can further boost PUMP price.

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Robert Kiyosaki slams Warren Buffett's gold pivot, pushes Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Robert Kiyosaki, the bestselling author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," launched a fresh attack on Warren Buffett after the billionaire investor made a rare case for gold and silver. Kiyosaki says Buffett’s change in attitude should be seen as a warning, and he has even hinted that a depression could be on the horizon.

For decades, Buffett mocked precious metals as "dead weight." In his view, unlike farmland or businesses that can generate profits, gold does not earn income or create anything useful. 

I WANT TO VOMIT: getting nauseus, listening to Buffet tout the virtues of gold and silver…. after he ridiculed gold and silver for years. That means the stock and bond market are about to crash. Depression ahead?

Even though Buffet shit on gold and silver investors like me…

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— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) October 1, 2025 This is why Buffett’s recent praise of gold and silver is so surprising. Kiyosaki believes the shift is so dramatic that it signals serious problems brewing in stocks and bonds. 

And even though he said Buffett’s words make him "want to vomit," they also make it clear that investors should not ignore the signs. 

Instead of trusting the traditional system, Kiyosaki argues that it is time to hold defensive assets. For him, that means not only gold and silver but also Bitcoin and Ethereum, which he considers essential hedges for the future.

Bottom lineThis clash reveals two very different approaches to interpreting the market. Despite his reputation, the "Oracle of Omaha" is moving toward assets he once dismissed. Kiyosaki, true to form, takes this as proof that the old rules no longer apply.

For everyday investors, the message is clear: when even Buffett starts praising gold, a big change may be on the horizon.

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On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Difficulty is set to see yet another increase in the upcoming adjustment, resulting in a new record for the metric.

Bitcoin Difficulty Will Reach A New ATH On Wednesday
The “Difficulty” is a feature built into the Bitcoin blockchain that controls how hard the miners would find it to mine blocks. The metric’s value changes about every two weeks in network “adjustments.”

The Difficulty is fully controlled by the code that Satoshi wrote in, meaning that these adjustments happen without intervention from a human or an organization.

The pseudonymous Bitcoin creator integrated one simple rule for the blockchain to follow: keep block time (that is, the average time it takes miners to find a block) consistent around 10 minutes. Satoshi added this feature to make sure that the growth in BTC’s supply, which happens every time miners receive block subsidy as compensation for mining a block, remains consistent.

Whenever miners become faster at their task, the BTC network responds by upping its Difficulty just enough to slow the validators back down to the standard rate. Similarly, the chain has to drop the metric’s value if miners are struggling to keep up pace.

In the last six adjustments, the network has raised its Difficulty, suggesting miners have continued to be faster than needed, as data from CoinWarz shows.

How the BTC mining Difficulty has changed over the last six months | Source: CoinWarz
As displayed in the above chart, five of these six previous positive adjustments all led to new all-time highs (ATHs) for the metric. This implies BTC mining has been the toughest it has ever been over the last couple of months.

It would appear, however, that even six straight Difficulty increases haven’t been enough to slow the miners down, as the network is heading toward yet another positive adjustment.

The details related to the next BTC network adjustment | Source: CoinWarz
As is visible above, Bitcoin miners have produced blocks at an average time of 9.50 minutes per each since the last adjustment. This is 0.50 minutes faster than Satoshi’s optimal rate, so the chain is gearing up for a significant Difficulty increase of over 5% on Wednesday.

This adjustment would take the indicator to a new ATH of 149.83 trillion hashes, extending the streak of jumps to seven. The seemingly never-ending run of Difficulty increases is a direct consequence of the relentless expansion that miners have recently been participating in, as the below chart from Blockchain.com shows.

Looks like the 7-day average BTC Hashrate has been marching up in recent weeks | Source: Blockchain.com
The 7-day average value of the Bitcoin Hashrate, a metric that tracks the total amount of computing power that miners have connected to the network, has been exploring new records for a while now. Miners have been leveraging the extra computing resources to continue to pump out blocks at extraordinary rates.

BTC Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $113,500, up 1.6% over the last week.

The price of the coin appears to have made some recovery in the last two days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView
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Pump.fun has walked into October with a powerful burst, as its price jumps up by 16.55% overnight to $0.006422. With a market cap now towering at $2.26 billion and trading volume spiking 37.53% in 24 hours, Pump.fun sits squarely in the crypto spotlight. This momentum isn’t coming out of nowhere, as I’m seeing decisive moves by major holders, explosive social buzz, and promising technical signals. Let’s break down what’s fueling this trend and what could come next.

Why is PUMP’s Price Up?Pump.fun’s recent price surge is rooted in three interconnected factors. First, whale accumulation is picking up big-time. Over 24,000 wallet addresses now hold at least 10,000 PUMP tokens, matching a massive 70% price run in September. In my view, when whales move in sync, it often sparks broader investor confidence and can preface new highs. However, with 60% of ICO-era whales still in play, there’s the risk of sudden profit-taking if these giants decide to cash out.

Second, social media is supercharging attention, but not without controversy. Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko recently called Pump.fun a contender to rival TikTok. Thereby, citing its livestreaming tools and crypto-native monetization twist. That comment alone stoked a fresh wave of speculation and saw the token climb 90% over the past month. Still, protocol revenue has actually fallen 72% in the last two weeks, and fewer fresh tokens are launching, signaling a possible cooling off beneath all the hype.

PUMP Price AnalysisTechnically speaking, Pump.fun price has reclaimed its 7-day SMA at $0.0055 and now eyes the $0.0075 resistance. The 4-hour chart shows a clear ascending channel, suggesting traders expect more upside. The RSI sits at 64.95, under the classic overbought threshold, which means there’s still some runway before euphoria peaks. 

That said, the MACD histogram is negative, so I’m watching carefully for signs of fading momentum or a short-term pullback.

FAQsWhy did Pump.fun’s price surge so quickly?

Whale accumulation, speculative social buzz driven by TikTok comparisons, and technical breakout patterns jointly pushed Pump.fun up 16.55% over the last 24 hours.

Is it safe to invest now, considering whale activity?

Whale moves can lift prices but also cause sharp drops if they exit. If Pump.fun holds above $0.0065, it could be bullish, but watch for signs of profit-taking or declining protocol engagement.

Where is resistance, and what comes next?

Immediate resistance sits around $0.0075, breaking above this could confirm a new uptrend.

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Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff confirmed USD1 will launch October 6 on Aptos with broad DeFi integration.
USD1 will have day-one support from wallets and exchanges including OKX, Gate.io, Backpack, and Petra Wallet.
WLFI plans to issue a new debit card to connect USD1 and other crypto balances with everyday spending.
Asset tokenization is on WLFI’s roadmap, starting with real estate, oil, and gas markets.

The stablecoin race is shifting again. This time, it is Donald Trump Jr. stepping into the spotlight with World Liberty Financial. The firm’s upcoming USD1 token is moving onto Aptos, a blockchain that has been gaining traction for speed and scale.

Alongside it comes a payment card linking crypto to everyday use. The rollout is set for early October, drawing fresh attention from investors and developers.

USD1 Stablecoin to Launch on Aptos Network
Donald Trump Jr. joined World Liberty Financial CEO Zach Witkoff in confirming that USD1 will debut on the Aptos blockchain on October 6. 

Donald Trump Jr. and WLFI CEO Zach Witkoff announced that World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1 will launch on the Aptos network on October 6. According to Reuters, Witkoff also revealed that WLFI will roll out a new debit card linking crypto assets to everyday spending. WLFI…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 1, 2025

Witkoff explained that USD1 will integrate directly with Aptos DeFi protocols from launch. That includes Echelon Market, Hyperion, Thala Labs, Panora Exchange, and Tapp Exchange. The design gives the stablecoin instant liquidity and trading utility.

Wallet providers and exchanges are also preparing support. Aptos confirmed that platforms such as Petra Wallet, Backpack, OKX, OneKey, Bitget Wallet, Nightly, and Gate.io will allow USD1 access at launch. This means both retail and institutional users can transact from day one.

Aptos highlighted that the network has already become a hub for stablecoins and tokenized assets. According to its official channel, more than $1 billion worth of stablecoins already circulate on the chain, alongside $720 million in real-world assets.

WLFI Expands Into Payments and Asset Tokenization
Alongside the stablecoin, WLFI is preparing a new debit card that links crypto balances to everyday transactions. Witkoff stated that the card is part of a wider push to make digital assets more usable in daily life.

The company also outlined plans to expand into tokenization of traditional asset classes. Early priorities include real estate, oil, and gas. WLFI said the approach would let investors access traditionally illiquid markets through blockchain-based products.

The Aptos ecosystem framed the move as its first integration with a stablecoin built on the Move programming language. In a post on X, the Aptos team emphasized that its low fees and sub-second speeds provide the rails for financial products designed at scale.

Stablecoins already supported on Aptos include USDC, USDT, and PYUSD. By adding USD1, WLFI and Aptos are positioning themselves in a crowded market where adoption often depends on liquidity and cross-platform access.

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By Nina Kienle

Tate & Lyle said it expected lower revenue and earnings for fiscal 2026 after a slowdown in market demand in the first half.

The London-listed provider of food-and-beverage ingredients on Wednesday said it now expects revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the year ending March 31 to decline by low-single digit percent compared to the prior year.

It had previously forecast revenue growth at, or slightly below, the bottom of its medium-term range between 4% and 6%. Ebitda growth was expected ahead of revenue.

For the first six months in Europe, Middle East and Africa, revenue is expected to be mid-single digit lower despite slightly higher demand, while in Asia-Pacific, revenue is expected to be broadly in line after absorbing the impact of tariffs, it said. In the Americas, revenue is expected to be slightly lower reflecting softer consumer demand, it added.

As a result, group revenue in the first half of the fiscal year is expected to be 3% to 4% lower, and Ebitda is expected to be high-single digit percent lower.

It posted revenue of 775 million pounds ($1.04 billion) and Ebitda of 180 million pounds in the same period the prior year.

While the near-term market demand environment will remain challenging, Tate & Lyle expects performance to improve in its fourth quarter, it said. This will be driven by the actions taken to drive top-line growth and the increasing benefits from the CP Kelco combination, it added.

The company is expected to release first half results on Nov. 6.

Write to Nina Kienle at [email protected]

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Not all Fed policymakers share the market’s optimism. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan cautioned this week that “inflation expectations cannot be taken for granted,” hinting that some officials remain wary of easing policy too quickly. Still, traders continue to see a dovish pivot as the base case, keeping both gold and silver supported.

Shutdown Risks Fuel Safe-Haven Flows
Political uncertainty in Washington is adding another layer of support. The failure of a Senate spending bill has heightened the risk of a government shutdown, which could begin as early as this week.

Investors worry that a prolonged shutdown would weaken economic growth and potentially force the Fed into a more accommodative stance. That prospect has driven safe-haven flows into precious metals, with silver also benefiting from the broader bid for security.

Geopolitical Tensions Reinforce Appeal
Global risks are amplifying safe-haven demand. Recent escalations in international conflicts have left investors cautious about risk assets such as equities, prompting a shift into defensive plays like gold and silver. Analysts note that gold has already surged 45% in 2025, including an 11% gain in September alone, underscoring how geopolitical uncertainty continues to elevate demand.

Silver has tracked gold’s momentum, advancing alongside its counterpart as investors increasingly view it as a hedge during volatile periods. With both political and geopolitical risks unresolved, the near-term outlook for precious metals remains firm, even as traders remain alert to potential pullbacks ahead of key U.S. labor and manufacturing data releases.

Short-Term Forecast
Gold holds near $3,865, facing resistance at $3,895 with support at $3,821. Silver trades around $46.90, testing $47.36 resistance while support sits near $46.47, keeping momentum bullish.

Collaboration strengthens an existing partnership, combining InstrumentiX analytics with Keysight’s global distribution and support presence and complementary visibility technologies to deliver integrated solutions for financial institutions

October 01, 2025 02:45 ET

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LONDON, United Kingdom and SANTA ROSA, Calif.: , Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InstrumentiX, an award-winning provider of trading infrastructure monitoring and analytics, today announced that Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a global technology leader in design, test and network visibility solutions, has acquired a strategic stake in the company. Keysight’s targeted investment underscores InstrumentiX’s market-leading innovation and deepens the companies’ strategic partnership, accelerating development and expanding adoption of advanced monitoring solutions across capital markets.

Across the industry, financial institutions are struggling with legacy monitoring systems that cannot keep pace with the speed and complexity of today’s markets. InstrumentiX addresses this challenge with xMetrics®, a modular platform built specifically to overcome these limitations. It provides banks, brokers, exchanges and proprietary trading firms with real-time visibility across their trading infrastructure, helping them optimise performance, meet regulatory obligations and improve client service. xMetrics® can also be integrated with existing systems where required, providing firms with a flexible pathway to modernisation. The platform is additionally available as a managed service, already proven in mission-critical deployments for major global institutions.

“InstrumentiX was founded to give trading firms the depth and flexibility of analytics they need to manage performance in real time,” said Steve Hicks, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at InstrumentiX. “Keysight’s investment validates that vision and equips us with the scale to accelerate innovation and reach new markets. Just as importantly, Keysight brings proven products such as their taps, packet brokers and best in class FPGA-based market data gap detection solution, along with a trusted global deployment and support organisation. That combination gives our customers additional confidence that xMetrics® is backed by a world-class partner, ensuring faster deployments, stronger service and the ability to expand seamlessly as their needs evolve.”

“Financial institutions are looking for advanced monitoring solutions that can keep up with the speed and complexity of today’s markets,” said Kevin Formby, Vice President, Finance and Capital Markets at Keysight. “We are delighted to deepen our relationship with InstrumentiX through this investment, which brings together their proven monitoring and analytics with our visibility technologies. This not only enables us to deliver end-to-end performance assurance that helps customers operate more efficiently and with greater confidence, but also further strengthens Keysight’s ability to support the financial markets sector with integrated solutions.”

Enhanced customer value through strategic synergies

Expanded global reach: Keysight’s global distribution and support presence will extend the availability of xMetrics® solutions to more markets worldwide.Integrated solutions: A unified offering that combines InstrumentiX’s analytics with Keysight’s visibility technologies for a complete view of trading performance.Accelerated innovation: Joint R&D will speed delivery of new features and capabilities tailored to evolving market needs.Leading edge solutions: Advanced monitoring and analytics designed for the demands of high-speed trading and regulatory oversight.Comprehensive support: Keysight will provide Level 1 and 2 support for joint deployments, enabling InstrumentiX to scale customer service globally.Modern architecture: The xMetrics® platform is purpose-built for today’s trading environments, can integrate with existing systems and is also available as a managed service to support flexible adoption. Together, InstrumentiX and Keysight are providing trading firms with a modern alternative to outdated monitoring - delivering real-time transparency, resilience and performance across trading infrastructure, with the additional confidence that comes from a trusted global partner.

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InstrumentiX is a leader in performance monitoring and analytics for global financial markets. xMetrics®, the unique modular trading infrastructure monitoring and analytics solution, provides a real-time view of end-to-end performance of some of the world’s most complex trading environments. Committed to continuous innovation, InstrumentiX ensures trading businesses receive the actionable insight and transparency needed to optimise execution outcomes, drive business improvement and comply with regulatory requirements. InstrumentiX takes immense pride in partnering with our clients to help them gain competitive edge. www.instrumentix.co.uk

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At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we're delivering market-leading design, emulation and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We're a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defence, automotive, semiconductor, finance and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

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Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) provided an update on its Mateguafa Oeste-1 exploration well, in the Tapir block, Colombia, which proved unsuccessful.

It was spudded on 21 September and reached total depth on 26 September, encountered reservoir sands but did not contain commercial volumes of oil, and it will now be abandoned.

This is Arrow's first 'dry hole' in 40 wells to date at the 50%-owned project.

Chief executive Marshall Abbott noted that the result would "provide calibration' for Arrow's other prospects.

Looking ahead, he added: "The rig is now moving to the Mateguafa Attic field where we plan to drill the M-5 well ... a step out well from the M-1 and M-3 wells that were successful wells drilled and produced by Mohave and Petrolco respectively."

The M-1 and M-3 wells were abandoned in 2013, and, now, armed with new 3D seismic acquired in 2023, the company plans to drill into a higher part of the reservoir.

"We look forward to updating the market on the results of M-5 once the well has been evaluated and remain excited about the future prospectivity at the Icaco, Macoya and Capullo prospects," Abbott said.

The Mateguafa Oeste-1 exploration well was drilled under budget.

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Med virkning fra d. 1 oktober 2025 offentliggøres prospekt for Investeringsforeningen Nordea Invest.
Prospektet er opdateret med genberegnede emissionstillæg og indløsningsfradrag for en række afdelinger, herunder andelsklasser.

Prospektet kan findes på https://www.nordeafunds.com/da/vores-fonde

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Consumers are increasingly comfortable with faking data when applying for credit, but still expect strong fraud protection from institutions

JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FICO (NYSE: FICO):

“Consumers are falsifying information in applications to gain credit, not understanding how much these loans could stretch their finances and risk leaving them unable to repay, or even facing the consequences of committing fraud.” - James Roche, FICO

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Global analytics software leader FICO has announced its findings from the 2025 FICO Consumer Survey: Fraud, Identity and Digital Banking South Africa, which show a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure. Twenty-six percent of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone contract is considered normal.

This behaviour reflects increasing financial strain felt by consumers, but also raises concerns about the growing normalisation of first-party fraud – fraud committed by the consumer themselves, using their own identity – in the South African credit environment.

More information: https://www.fico.com/en/latest-thinking/ebook/2025-consumer-survey-south-africa-fraud-identity-and-digital-banking

“Consumers are falsifying information in applications to gain credit, not understanding how much these loans could stretch their finances and risk leaving them unable to repay, or even facing the consequences of committing fraud,” said James Roche, principal consultant at FICO. “Banks are up against a constant challenge to prevent fraud and lend responsibly. While checks during applications may feel frustrating, they are there to protect the customer.”

Strong fraud protection drives bank selection

While some consumers are willing to misrepresent their financial circumstances to access credit, most still expect institutions to offer robust fraud protection when they are the potential victim. In fact, 25% of respondents ranked good fraud protection as their primary consideration when selecting a financial services provider, and two-thirds of respondents ranked it as one of their top three priorities.

This puts fraud protection ahead of traditional decision drivers such as value for money, rewards or brand familiarity. Ease of use came in as another top consideration for 27% of South Africans, indicating a growing need for simplicity and accessibility.

Growing acceptance of identity checks

Despite heightened awareness of digital risks, only 27% of South African consumers said they would abandon an application if identity checks were too time-consuming or difficult. This suggests that the majority are willing to undergo a more rigorous onboarding procedure if it meant they would be offered better protection.

Biometric authentication is one of South Africans’ preferred methods for securing online transactions and accounts. According to the survey, 65% of South Africans strongly prefer fingerprint verification while 60% say the same for facial recognition. By contrast, traditional passwords and PINs are losing consumer confidence. Iris scans, though less common, are considered highly secure by those familiar with them. Customers are opting into solutions that are seamlessly secure and are primarily app-driven.

The biggest fraud concerns remain centred on identity theft and deception. South Africans are concerned about being tricked into sending money and having their identity misused to open a financial account. While around 7% of respondents say their identity has already been used by a fraudster to open an account, the true figure may be higher given low awareness and detection.

Application fraud is personal

“South Africans’ expectations of their financial providers are higher than ever. This is about trust,” said Roche. “People want to know their data is safe, applications are being fairly evaluated and the systems in place are capable of distinguishing between legitimate use and criminal intent. This highlights a critical need for financial institutions to design identity verification journeys that are adaptive, intelligent and frictionless. Institutions need to invest in technologies and strategies that deliver speed without sacrificing accuracy or trust.”

1,000 South African adults surveyed in May 2025 as part of this global survey.

For more information on how FICO can help financial services organizations exceed customer needs and expectations, visit https://www.fico.com/en/fico-platform.

About FICO

FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting four billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency.

Learn more at https://www.fico.com/en.

Join the conversation at https://x.com/FICO_corp & https://www.fico.com/blogs/

For FICO news and media resources, visit https://www.fico.com/en/newsroom.

FICO is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Ground fault locator eliminates time-consuming fault hunts by reducing disconnections and brute-force testing individual strings, helping solar technicians work faster and safer

October 01, 2025 03:00 ET

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Eindhoven, Netherlands, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluke Corporation, a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, today announced the launch of the Fluke GFL-1500 Ground Fault Locator, a breakthrough technology designed to address some of the most persistent pain points faced by solar technicians. The Fluke GFL-1500 enables solar technicians to locate ground faults quickly, safely, using non-contact tracing—reducing the need for multiple disconnections and brute-force testing of individual strings.

In utility-scale solar systems, ground faults, which were responsible for 4.0% of all workplace electrical fatalities from 2011 to 2023, are a common challenge often caused by environmental wear, aging infrastructure, or installation quality issues. These faults can lead to costly downtime and reduced energy output. By streamlining the fault-finding process, the Fluke GFL-1500 allows technicians to work more safely, faster, and without disruption—ensuring continuous clean energy production.

The Fluke GFL-1500 combines the power of a signal-producing transmitter with a non-contact detection clamp and a non-contact signal receiver to help technicians quickly and accurately pinpoint the location of active ground faults, even on complex arrays. The Fluke GFL-1500 enables technicians to identify the faulted branch and pinpoint the fault location within a string, without relying on detailed site maps or time-consuming test procedures.

“The Fluke GFL-1500 marks a pivotal advance in non-contact ground-fault troubleshooting for solar technicians,” said Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke. “With solar generation surging 30% globally last year**—the fastest annual growth since 2017—there’s more urgency than ever to restore systems swiftly when faults occur. The GFL-1500 cuts through uncertainty, enabling technicians to pinpoint and resolve issues fast, minimize expensive downtime, and keep clean energy flowing. It’s built from on-the-ground insights to tackle the real challenges of today’s booming solar industry.”

Locating ground faults has traditionally been a time-consuming, manual, and challenging task for solar technicians. The Fluke GFL-1500 simplifies the process by offering:

Complete Workflow Coverage: The GFL-1500 provides a new end-to-end solution that is compatible with 1500V PV systems, locating ground faults anywhere between the inverter and the module.Enhanced Safety: Technicians can troubleshoot with confidence by avoiding unnecessary interactions with energized systems, reducing the risk of injury or damage to system components.Significant Time Savings: Early adopters reported significantly reducing the time to locate hard ground faults. These results will significantly reduce the time it takes to get solar sites back online, while freeing up technicians to tackle other tasks.User-Friendly Design: Intuitive interface makes it easy to operate for solar technicians with varying levels of experience. Fluke will be showcasing the Fluke GFL-1500 at Solar and Storage KSA Live, October 12–14 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Please visit booth H1-M40 to receive a demo of Fluke solar products.

For more information and to purchase the GFL-1500, visit Fluke GFL-1500 Solar Ground Fault Locator | Fluke.

About Fluke
As the world leader in test and measurement equipment, software, and service, Fluke is committed to advancing sustainability at a global level. Growth in renewable energy industries requires precision measurement, quality control, and reporting capabilities for installation, maintenance, and service. Every day, Fluke customers stake their reputations on Fluke tools—it’s why they depend on Fluke’s reliability, accuracy, and commitment to help them extend their skills and professionalism.

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*Electrical Safety Foundation International: Workplace Electrical Fatalities: 2011 – 2023
** International Energy Agency: Solar Generation Grew by 30% in 2024

FLUKE is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

New Fluke GFL-1500 Quickly Locates Ground Faults to Boost Solar System Uptime

New Fluke GFL-1500 Quickly Locates Ground Faults to Boost Solar System Uptime

New Fluke GFL-1500 Quickly Locates Ground Faults to Boost Solar System Uptime
The Fluke GFL-1500 enables solar technicians to locate ground faults quickly, safely, using non-cont...

New Fluke GFL-1500 Quickly Locates Ground Faults to Boost Solar System Uptime
The Fluke GFL-1500 enables solar technicians to locate ground faults quickly, safely, using non-cont...

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AI Classifier delivers patent classification with up to 97% first-pass accuracy for portfolio benchmarking, while SEP Analyzer enhances reporting with clear, intuitive visualizations

, /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the launch of two new solutions for Innography customers: Innography AI Classifier for portfolio benchmarking, and Innography SEP Analyzer for streamlining standard essential patent (SEP) negotiations. These enhancements continue to expand on Innography's legacy of aligning patents with business strategy, empowering faster and more confident patent portfolio, licensing and commercialization decisions.

Innography AI Classifier leverages AI technology powered by supervised machine learning and large language models (LLMs), utilizing Derwent World Patents Index data, for highly precise classification that is up to 97% accurate the very first time. Through this powerful technology, patent professionals can categorize patents on a large and repeatable scale, using a customized lens to view their own portfolio or competitors' portfolios. It may be leveraged with or without training data and can condense a classification job from weeks to minutes. AI Classifier accelerates organizations' portfolio strategy decisions.

Innography SEP Analyzer streamlines research by normalizing and categorizing standard essential patent data and provides visualizations to clearly summarize and report results. Through the tool, patent strategists and licensing professionals can gain objective declaration insights into competitor portfolios to accelerate licensing negotiations.

Shandon Quinn, Vice President, Patent Intelligence, Clarivate, said: "Innography SEP Analyzer is another example of Clarivate offering its best-in-class data through solutions that support critical decisions. Together with the AI Classifier, these new capabilities in Innography represent an important step forward in leveraging AI technology and enriched data to drive patent portfolio strategies and commercial decisions."

To learn more, please visit Innography AI Classifier and Innography SEP Analyzer.

About Clarivate
Clarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com

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UniCredit bank logo is pictured in Rome, Italy, November 25, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

MOSCOW, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Russian subsidiary of Italian bank UniCredit

(CRDI.MI), opens new tab has stopped taking on new corporate clients and is raising service fees across its business, according to new tariff plans posted on the bank's website.

UniCredit is continuing its attempts to leave Russia, under pressure from the European Central Bank, which has demanded the group accelerate the winding down of its business in the country including limiting deposits and transactions.

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The Italian lender said on Wednesday that from October 1, the monthly fee for service packages will increase to 15,000-20,000 roubles ($182-$243) per month from 4,900-6,900 roubles per month.

From December 1, tariffs will rise still further, to 30,000-40,000 roubles per month.

"The bank is establishing a gradual change in the monthly fee for tariff plans... with a phased approach to the implementation of these changes in order to give clients time to make operational decisions," the lender said.

UniCredit's press service did not provide further clarification.

For individuals, UniCredit had previously suspended credit card reissues and outgoing transfers in U.S. dollars.

In the spring, companies from the United Arab Emirates approached the Italian Finance Ministry with an offer to buy UniCredit's Russian assets at a deep discount, according to a document seen by Reuters.

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October 01, 2025 3:05 AM EDT | Source: Azincourt Energy Corp.
District-Scale Land Package: 49,400 ha in Labrador's Central Mineral Belt, adjacent to Paladin Energy's Michelin deposit and Atha Energy's Moran Lake Project.Known Uranium Mineralization: 12+ known uranium zones with rock samples up to 7.48% U₃O₈, and 10 distinct zones >1% U₃O₈. Historic work has been limited (124 drill holes total).2025 Program Complete: Confirmed known showings, advanced Snegamook, and identified 2 new uranium showings (assays pending).Snegamook Priority: Historic drilling intersected 20-50m wide uranium zones; Azincourt plans to update Snegamook to NI 43-101 resource with an upcoming drill program.Pipeline of Drill-Ready Targets: Moran Heights, Boiteau Lake, Anomaly 7 and others advancing toward 2026 drill programs.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP. (TSXV: AAZ) (OTCQB: AZURF) ("Azincourt" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the introductory work program has been completed on the Harrier Project in the Central Mineral Belt in Labrador, Canada.

About the Harrier Project

Azincourt's Harrier Project - which includes its previously acquired Snegamook deposit — covers 49,400 hectares over five distinct licence groups, representing one of the largest land positions in the Central Mineral Belt of Labrador. The Harrier Project straddles key uranium-bearing structural corridors directly adjacent to and on trend with Atha Energy's Moran Lake and Anna Lake projects, and Paladin Energy's Michelin project - placing Azincourt at the center of a proven and growing uranium camp.

The Harrier Project, with over a dozen known uranium mineralization zones and surface rock samples grading up to 7.48% U₃O₈ (and >1.0% U₃O₈ in 10 distinct zones), offers a rare combination of grade, scale, and geological continuity. Notably, only 124 drill holes (19,851 metres total, over half of this on the former Snegamook project area) have ever been completed across the combined property -leaving ample opportunity for new discovery with modern methods.

2025 Summer Work Program

The introductory work program was completed in late August and consisted of helicopter supported reconnaissance of existing identified uranium occurrences and prospecting of previously identified radiometric anomalies. A crew consisting of one pilot, two geologists, including Trevor Perkins, Azincourt's Vice President of Exploration, and three prospectors conducted the field program. The purpose of this program was to expand the target inventory on the project and prepare the higher priority targets for a diamond drilling program.

Eleven previously identified uranium showings and the Snegamook Deposit were visited by Azincourt's VP Exploration to get an understanding of the characteristic and settings of the uranium mineralization present on the property. At this time, the focus was on those showings that had uranium mineralization present in outcrop, as less work is required to get these targets "drill ready". Two new uranium showings have been identified in outcrop in the Boiteau Lake area and in boulders and outcrop east of the Anomaly 7 area. Assay sample results are pending for these areas.

Snegamook Deposit

A high priority target for diamond drilling is the Snegamook Uranium Deposit, where drilling in 2007 and 2008 to follow up a radon gas anomaly identified uranium mineralization located 1.3 km along strike to the southeast of the Two Time Zone (Indicated and Inferred resource of 5.55 Mlb U3O8, Silver Spruce Resources, June 2008). 17 drill holes intersected a 20 to 50 m wide section of uranium bearing brecciated and altered monzodiorite with moderate to strong chlorite, hematite and carbonate alteration, the same geological setting as the Two Time Zone. (Figure 3)

The location of the drill core from the 2007-2008 exploration programs was confirmed at the old camp site used by Silver Spruce Resources. Much of the core is in decent shape considering it has been exposed to the elements for almost 20 years. Several drill holes that intersected the Snegamook Deposit mineralization were examined and a few samples were collected to confirm uranium grades. Reconnaissance of the deposit area was also undertaken to examine ground conditions for future drilling and examine the old drill pads for confirmation of hole numbers, locations, and hole orientation. Many drill pads were easily recognizable and marked with casings and tagged wooden posts present.

In 2008 a preliminary resource estimate for the Snegamook Zone was prepared by Silver Spruce Resources, however it was never finalized in a report or filed. Diamond drilling and preparing an updated NI 43-101 compliant resource for this deposit will be a priority for Azincourt, in conjunction with the 2026 field program.

Moran Heights

The Moran Heights Prospect is underlain by a sequence of sandstone, conglomerate and minor intercalated volcanic flows. These rocks are overlain by a thick sequence of subaerial bimodal volcanic rocks ranging from andesite and basaltic andesite to ignimbrites and rhyolite. The prospect is along trend of, and in a similar geologic setting as the Moran Lake C uranium deposit.

The showing itself is identified from outcrop and an exploration pit along the southeast side of a high northeast trending ridge. Extensive work was conducted sporadically between 1979 and 2006 consisting of trenching and diamond drilling. One sample collected from the pit in 2024 assayed 7.48% U3O8. The historical diamond drilling, oriented to the northwest into the ridge from the base, intersected grades up to 0.2% U3O8. It appears that the historical drilling may have undercut the higher-grade mineralization. A 3D interpretation of this showing will be completed prior to follow-up drilling.

Boiteau Lake Group

The Boiteau Lake Group is the northernmost block of the Harrier Project and straddles the Kanariktok Bay Shear Zone (KSZ, Figure 1). The licences are underlain by a sequence of sandstone, conglomerate, and massive volcanic flows. The Boiteau Lake is located in a different structural setting than the rest of the Harrier Project.

Airborne magnetics, Landsat imagery, air photo interpretation and ground investigation identified a 12 km long, northeast trending structural corridor located in the heart of the Boiteau claims. Significant uranium mineralization was found in 2008 in nine separate bedrock showings over a strike length of nearly 4.5 km. Samples returned very high grades, including 1.48% U3O8 and 1.10% U3O8. The source of these boulders has yet to be determined. The main structure controlling the area trends southwest, parallel to the KSZ and dips steeply to the northwest.

At the south end of the Boiteau trend, the Boiteau Main showing has pitchblende and secondary uranium disseminated in metasedimentary rocks associated with steep west trending fractures dipping to the north. Samples from this area collected in 2024 returned up to 0.32% U3O8.

The Boiteau Central showing consists of a sequence of steeply dipping splayed fractures containing pitchblende (Figure 4) in slatey grey metasediments in the footwall of a significant southwest trending fault and trending perpendicular to that fault. Samples from 2024 in these fractures returned grades of up to 0.24% U3O8.

The Boiteau North showing consists of pitchblende veins in a grey metasediment dipping moderately to the west-northwest on the southeast side in the footwall of a southwest trending fault. Samples collected by Koba in 2024 returned 0.38% U3O8.

A new uranium showing has been identified during Azincourt's 2025 summer program, approximately 200 m to the northeast of the Boiteau Main showing. This outcrop extends at least 30 m with anomalous radioactivity identified reading up to 7,200 cps on a Radiation Solutions RS-120 "Super-Scint" scintillometer. This outcrop is to the west of the ridge marking the footwall of the structure and location of the Boiteau Main showing and may indicate the presence of mineralization in the hanging wall of the fault. Assay results are pending for samples collected from this outcrop.

Anomaly 7

The Anomaly 7 Prospect was first discovered in the 1970s. Mineralization has been mapped over 3.5km of strike. In 2024, an outcrop sample returned values of 1.71% U3O8. In addition, historical rock samples have returned assays up to 2.12% U3O8.

Mineralization appears as pitchblende and secondary uranophane hosted in north-northwest trending steeply dipping veins where these veins intersect a series of parallel east-northeast trending hematite altered breccias. Old drill pads were found along the edge of the anomaly, but there is an indication that some of these holes never went deep enough to intersect the mineralization.

Other Showings

The Anomaly 17, Brook, Fish Hawk North, and Fish Hawk South showings were examined and have similar structural settings as Anomaly 7, with intersecting fractures hosting pitchblende mineralization. Historical core was discovered in the woods from the Fish Hawk South showing, however the condition of the core precludes its usefulness for helping to interpret the area.

The Minisinakwa showing has good grades returned from boulders along an east-west trending splay fault. Mineralization is hosted in a magnetite rich metasediment. Drilling underneath boulder trend identified the magnetite rich lithologies, but not the mineralization.

"I was excited to get into the field with the crew and have a good look at the Harrier Project," commented Trevor Perkins, Vice President of Exploration. "The structural setting seems relatively straightforward. We have targets at some of these showings that I would consider drill-ready," continued Mr. Perkins. "At the same time, this is a huge land package with many additional anomalies yet to be examined. Our next step is planning a diamond drilling program for 2026."

Figure 1: Azincourt land position overlain on the geology of the Central Mineral Belt, Labrador, Canada

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Figure 2: Azincourt's Harrier Project

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Figure 3: Snegamook and Two Time Zone mineralization map

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Figure 4: Picture of mineralized fractures in the Boiteau Lake Central area

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About the Central Mineral Belt

Labrador's Central Mineral Belt ("CMB") is one of Canada's most underexplored yet highly prospective uranium regions. Known for its numerous uranium and base metal deposits and showings, the CMB has seen renewed interest due to growing global demand for secure, domestic uranium supply as countries aim to increase nuclear power capacity to meet net-zero emissions goals.

The CMB hosts multiple large-scale uranium discoveries, including Paladin Energy's Michelin Uranium Project (127.7 million lbs U₃O₈), the Moran Lake C Deposit (historical resource of 9.6 Mlbs U₃O₈ and 11.8 Mlbs V₂O₅), and the Anna Lake Deposit (historical resource of 4.9 Mlbs U₃O₈). These known resources demonstrate the Belt's exceptional uranium endowment - but vast areas remain underexplored, with modern techniques only recently being applied across the region.

With its stable jurisdiction, historical high-grade discoveries, and modern exploration momentum, the CMB is emerging as one of North America's most exciting uranium exploration corridors.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved on behalf of the Company by C. Trevor Perkins, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of Azincourt Energy, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Azincourt Energy Corp.

Azincourt is a Canadian-based resource company specializing in the strategic acquisition, exploration, and development of alternative energy/fuel projects, including uranium, lithium, and other critical clean energy elements. The Company is currently active at its East Preston uranium project located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, and its Snegamook and Harrier uranium projects, located in the Central Mining Belt of Labrador.

*The historical results, interpretation and drill intersections described here in have not been verified and are extracted from news releases issued by Silver Spruce Resources Inc on April 24, 2008, and August 12, 2008, as well as annual Management Discussion and Analysis documents filed on www.sedarplus.ca, and Koba Resources Limited on April 11, 2024, and August 20, 2024, which can be found at https://kobaresources.com/investors/asx-announcements/. The Company has not completed sufficient work to confirm and validate any of the historical data contained in this news release. The Company considers the historical work a reliable indication of the potential of the Harrier Project and the information may be of assistance to readers.

The information on the Michelin, Moran Lake C, and Anna Deposits has been extracted from the websites and investor presentations of Paladin Energy Limited and Atha Energy Corp.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP.

"Alex Klenman"
Alex Klenman, President & CEO

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