https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/japanese-pm-takaichi-s-campaign-to-shed-reflationist-image-needs-substance-behind-the-spBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:30:40.649000+00:00Japanese PM Takaichi's campaign to shed reflationist image needs substance behind the speeches ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/O27GOGDZYFPVPDQRT7W5TW3PTM.jpg?auth=ef6d374c8d14774fde54c46fcebd7ac4210b28a2ab0b57e231223d9c85359d99&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueJapanese PM Takaichi's campaign to shed reflationist image needs substance behind the speeches ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/long-term-us-borrowing-costs-are-back-at-24-year-highs-as-the-bond-crunch-continues-we-uBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:30:39.645000+00:00🔊 Long-term US borrowing costs are back at 24-year highs as the bond crunch continues. We unpack the pressure on the Treasury market on today’s episode of the Reuters Morning Bid podcasthttps://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/DVBQZ5KOW5BPZDOEOVB54MP2TE.jpg?auth=702c3d8c443a690085559d6eb2cde6fba70318cdc535e20f5b37d21e613e8e08&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=true🔊 Long-term US borrowing costs are back at 24-year highs as the bond crunch continues. We unpack the pressure on the Treasury market on today’s episode of the Reuters Morning Bid podcasthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/end-of-watch-police-sergeant-paul-deweert-october-8-1967-today-we-honor-the-memory-of-seBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:30:38.768000+00:00End of Watch: Police Sergeant Paul DeWeert October 8, 1967 Today, we honor the memory of Sergeant Paul DeWeert, a dedicated member of the Las Vegas Police Department who served our community for 20 years. Known by his fellow officers as “Pappy,” Sergeant DeWeehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/end-of-watch-police-sergeant-paul-deweert-october-8-1967-today-we-honor-the-memory-of-se.svgEnd of Watch: Police Sergeant Paul DeWeert October 8, 1967 Today, we honor the memory of Sergeant Paul DeWeert, a dedicated member of the Las Vegas Police Department who served our community for 20 years. Known by his fellow officers as “Pappy,” Sergeant DeWeehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/acclaimed-indian-actor-and-filmmaker-nana-patekar-has-died-at-his-home-in-the-western-stBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:30:38.180000+00:00Acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at his home in the western state of Goa. He was 75.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1200-630,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-10/261008-Nana-Patekar-2-rs-70eebb.jpgAcclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at his home in the western state of Goa. He was 75.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/iran-is-tracking-down-anti-government-protesters-at-home-and-abroad-a-reuters-examinatioBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:27:38.486000+00:00Iran is tracking down anti-government protesters at home and abroad. A Reuters examination points to a coordinated campaign by Iran’s security apparatus, judiciary and state broadcaster to instill a climate of fearhttps://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/assets/iran-crisis-repression/mastheads/iran-crisis-repression-share.jpg?v=003809081026Iran is tracking down anti-government protesters at home and abroad. A Reuters examination points to a coordinated campaign by Iran’s security apparatus, judiciary and state broadcaster to instill a climate of fearhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/germany-s-merz-meets-uk-s-burnham-in-berlinBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:24:37.499000+00:00Germany’s Merz meets UK’s Burnham in Berlinhttps://prod-fastly-eu-west-1.video.pscp.tv/Transcoding/v1/live_thumbnail/eu-west-1/eyJkIjowfQ/OQauisIuxCAZ2SI_N4P8PZs8M33Y4-j1lxgP2mFtWqxEH6wwIiBXwkXvzaUW4-PGYmDsP9u3Yk0Z-2vabu7IbA/latest.jpg?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCIsInZlcnNpb24iOiIyIn0.eyJBbGxvd2VkUHJvdG9jb2xzIjpbInRodW1iIl0sIkJyb2FkY2FzdElkIjoiMW54ZUxNbFlvVmJKWCIsIkdyYW50VHlwZSI6InJlYWQiLCJHcmFudGVkQXQiOjE3OTE0NTUwNjIsIkdyYW50ZWRUbyI6InR3LTE3OTE0NTUwNjI2Njc3MTY4OCIsIlN0cmVhbU5hbWUiOiJPUWF1aXNJdXhDQVoyU0lfTjRQOFBaczhNMzNZNC1qMWx4Z1AybUZ0V3F4RUg2d3dJaUJYd2tYdnphVVc0LVBHWW1Ec1A5dTNZazBaLTJ2YWJ1N0liQSIsImV4cCI6MTc5MTYyNzg2Mn0.DkJL6iD8KSN5R51a6gSMYDZo4abauvrw-pLA0t1LQnk&service=proxsee&digest=gN8u7lFzsMLm74ubq-Q8hYmyVRprJF1E2S00KatBgDM&ts=895727531Germany’s Merz meets UK’s Burnham in Berlinhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-standard-chartered-to-launch-crypto-custody-services-for-institutional-clients-iBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:22:37.804000+00:00🚨 JUST IN 🇸🇬 STANDARD CHARTERED TO LAUNCH CRYPTO CUSTODY SERVICES FOR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS IN SINGAPORE. 🔐https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-standard-chartered-to-launch-crypto-custody-services-for-institutional-clients-i.svg🚨 JUST IN 🇸🇬 STANDARD CHARTERED TO LAUNCH CRYPTO CUSTODY SERVICES FOR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS IN SINGAPORE. 🔐https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/exclusive-italian-prosecutors-seek-trial-for-campari-chairman-over-alleged-tax-evasionBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:20:38.704000+00:00EXCLUSIVE: Italian prosecutors seek trial for Campari chairman over alleged tax evasion ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/JLWSALAFLFLELAJPI5CBHND2SQ.jpg?auth=9ed9752aac6954a3c30b5429caae1297bc46466d8d3bbc82659f4040fd42ba74&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueEXCLUSIVE: Italian prosecutors seek trial for Campari chairman over alleged tax evasion ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/a-california-woman-accused-of-acting-as-a-chinese-spy-inside-the-u-s-will-remain-jailedBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:20:37.280000+00:00A California woman accused of acting as a Chinese spy inside the U.S. will remain jailed pending her trial, after a judge sides with federal prosecutors who argued that she poses a flight risk.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1024-512,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-10/261007-China-Spying-Arrest-vsb-2047-c87f3c.jpgA California woman accused of acting as a Chinese spy inside the U.S. will remain jailed pending her trial, after a judge sides with federal prosecutors who argued that she poses a flight risk.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/with-food-scarce-and-winter-approaching-civilians-trapped-in-the-russian-controlled-townBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:20:36.357000+00:00With food scarce and winter approaching, civilians trapped in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky face a stark choice — stay and go hungry, or risk deadly journeys to find supplies ▻https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/55D6HDLEURK7TGCHPQKFG66AEE.jpg?auth=991131908713a7144518c18276207cbda9985a693dd044b1553dcbd6d1a3c03b&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueWith food scarce and winter approaching, civilians trapped in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky face a stark choice — stay and go hungry, or risk deadly journeys to find supplies ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/standard-chartered-expands-crypto-custody-standard-chartered-plans-to-launch-crypto-custBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:16:40.267000+00:00🚨 STANDARD CHARTERED EXPANDS CRYPTO CUSTODY Standard Chartered plans to launch crypto custody for institutional clients in Singapore, covering selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized assets. Are major banks going all-in on digital assets?https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/standard-chartered-expands-crypto-custody-standard-chartered-plans-to-launch-crypto-cust.svg🚨 STANDARD CHARTERED EXPANDS CRYPTO CUSTODY Standard Chartered plans to launch crypto custody for institutional clients in Singapore, covering selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized assets. Are major banks going all-in on digital assets?https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/james-van-straten-says-crypto-users-can-improve-privacy-and-security-by-moving-coins-offBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:16:40.023000+00:00James Van Straten says crypto users can improve privacy and security by moving coins off previously used addresses to fresh ones within the same wallet. He added that prices have stayed flat since his prior comment, reinforcing the view.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/james-van-straten-says-crypto-users-can-improve-privacy-and-security-by-moving-coins-off.svgJames Van Straten says crypto users can improve privacy and security by moving coins off previously used addresses to fresh ones within the same wallet. He added that prices have stayed flat since his prior comment, reinforcing the view.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ukraine-s-advances-in-drone-technology-and-tactics-have-captured-the-world-s-attention-dBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:15:36.716000+00:00Ukraine’s advances in drone technology and tactics have captured the world’s attention. Despite those innovations, one problem has plagued the country since the start of Russia’s invasion: a shortage of combat-ready troops. Read more:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/e2d3071a-44e2-44fa-a4fb-51ba93317fc0/wirestory_9d80ef8b18a90b00c7117ae5902fcd14_16x9.jpg?w=1600Ukraine’s advances in drone technology and tactics have captured the world’s attention. Despite those innovations, one problem has plagued the country since the start of Russia’s invasion: a shortage of combat-ready troops. Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/financial-literacy-has-become-a-dating-green-flag-for-reuters-emotional-currency-a-cryptBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:14:36.309000+00:00Financial literacy has become a dating ‘green flag.’ For Reuters Emotional Currency, a crypto couple shares the money lessons they've learned together and an investment chief explains how to manage riskhttps://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/SO76KZVBEJGQNLWG4U2VNFI2XM.jpg?auth=88c1c7c44d81244062f7e71f693cdb4e50c8a8aaa69e8452288a573940625703&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueFinancial literacy has become a dating ‘green flag.’ For Reuters Emotional Currency, a crypto couple shares the money lessons they've learned together and an investment chief explains how to manage riskhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-french-protest-movement-began-in-the-parisian-suburbs-where-poverty-is-high-then-sprBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:11:38.224000+00:00The French protest movement began in the Parisian suburbs, where poverty is high, then spread to Paris and other French cities. The students have voiced anger over overcrowding in classrooms, teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. Follow live ➡️https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/W7LJTGYIIJGF5M7QKL4QESHCKA.JPG?auth=2f4d1625cef37093ef52ea5d8a78640ea64b93c06ff637cc72dfced7ebb4cd38&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueThe French protest movement began in the Parisian suburbs, where poverty is high, then spread to Paris and other French cities. The students have voiced anger over overcrowding in classrooms, teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. Follow live ➡️https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/u-s-stocks-fell-thursday-as-brent-crude-jumped-4-to-104-on-reports-the-white-house-soughBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:11:37.936000+00:00U.S. stocks fell Thursday as Brent crude jumped 4% to $104 on reports the White House sought Iran strike options, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.33%. Strong Samsung and TSMC results did little to offset the broader risk-off mood.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/u-s-stocks-fell-thursday-as-brent-crude-jumped-4-to-104-on-reports-the-white-house-sough.svgU.S. stocks fell Thursday as Brent crude jumped 4% to $104 on reports the White House sought Iran strike options, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.33%. Strong Samsung and TSMC results did little to offset the broader risk-off mood.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/deloitte-fined-6-05-million-in-uk-over-audits-of-transport-operator-go-ahead-groupBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:10:37.496000+00:00Deloitte fined £6.05 million in UK over audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/Z2RKY26NAFPGDKNDROUJAQF6BE.jpg?auth=dfb2530f9a356e1454990c8f6fdfcde2ef7d274adaa1e5932683c0aa89f3e9b0&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueDeloitte fined £6.05 million in UK over audits of transport operator Go-Ahead Group ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/nvdx-nvidia-breaks-its-highs-but-its-multiples-keep-shrinking-nvdx-finance-economy-businBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:10:37.336000+00:00NVDX: Nvidia Breaks Its Highs, But Its Multiples Keep Shrinking $NVDX #finance #economy #businesshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/nvdx-nvidia-breaks-its-highs-but-its-multiples-keep-shrinking-nvdx-finance-economy-busin.svgNVDX: Nvidia Breaks Its Highs, But Its Multiples Keep Shrinking $NVDX #finance #economy #businesshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-institutional-shift-toward-digital-assets-is-moving-from-adoption-to-infrastructureBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:08:36.856000+00:00⚡ The institutional shift toward digital assets is moving from adoption to infrastructure. With 774M global crypto owners, $1.79T in stablecoin settlement volume, and a projected $24.5T tokenized RWA market by 2033, banks will need more than exposure; they’llhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/the-institutional-shift-toward-digital-assets-is-moving-from-adoption-to-infrastructure.svg⚡ The institutional shift toward digital assets is moving from adoption to infrastructure. With 774M global crypto owners, $1.79T in stablecoin settlement volume, and a projected $24.5T tokenized RWA market by 2033, banks will need more than exposure; they’llhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/spotlighting-the-best-from-the-global-onchain-awards-2026-recognising-yellowcard-app-theBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:03:35.882000+00:00🏆 Spotlighting the Best from the Global Onchain Awards 2026 Recognising @​yellowcard app, the winner of “Best Cross-Border PayFi & Remittance Solution.” A remarkable achievement that highlights Yellow Card’s efforts in transforming cross-border payments and rehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/spotlighting-the-best-from-the-global-onchain-awards-2026-recognising-yellowcard-app-the.svg🏆 Spotlighting the Best from the Global Onchain Awards 2026 Recognising @​yellowcard app, the winner of “Best Cross-Border PayFi & Remittance Solution.” A remarkable achievement that highlights Yellow Card’s efforts in transforming cross-border payments and rehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/from-breakingviews-breakingviews-commentary-samsung-s-ai-riches-lag-nvidia-s-money-machiBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:01:36.669000+00:00From Breakingviews - Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Samsung's AI riches lag Nvidia's money machine ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/CXKLRLN77NJXFLBC2O5RXZLEJE.jpg?auth=b5b0a75d1dd966d3f9f4c050c39c54c34e0dab62a2f3bc8b6051ed869397329d&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueFrom Breakingviews - Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Samsung's AI riches lag Nvidia's money machine ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/end-of-watch-police-officer-milburn-beitel-iii-october-8-2009-today-we-remember-officerBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:00:39.086000+00:00End of Watch: Police Officer Milburn Beitel III October 8, 2009 Today, we remember Officer Milburn “Milli” Wilbur Beitel III, who joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on September 30, 2003, after proudly serving four years in the United States Mhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/end-of-watch-police-officer-milburn-beitel-iii-october-8-2009-today-we-remember-officer.svgEnd of Watch: Police Officer Milburn Beitel III October 8, 2009 Today, we remember Officer Milburn “Milli” Wilbur Beitel III, who joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on September 30, 2003, after proudly serving four years in the United States Mhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/kenya-s-first-ebola-case-a-patient-who-travelled-for-weeks-by-road-and-air-through-threeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T10:00:38.110000+00:00Kenya’s first Ebola case, a patient who travelled for weeks by road and air through three countries without being detected until he arrived in Nairobi, has raised questions about border control and how to trace the virus across countries.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1200-630,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-10/261008-ebola-rs-3750e1.jpgKenya’s first Ebola case, a patient who travelled for weeks by road and air through three countries without being detected until he arrived in Nairobi, has raised questions about border control and how to trace the virus across countries.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/sui-basecamp-suinetwork-announces-hashi-mainnet-rollout-with-500m-in-committed-capital-bBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:58:35.831000+00:00🇸🇬 SUI BASECAMP: @​SuiNetwork announces Hashi mainnet rollout with $500M+ in committed capital, bringing native BTC-backed collateral to Sui DeFi while #Bitcoin remains secured on the Bitcoin network.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/sui-basecamp-suinetwork-announces-hashi-mainnet-rollout-with-500m-in-committed-capital-b.svg🇸🇬 SUI BASECAMP: @​SuiNetwork announces Hashi mainnet rollout with $500M+ in committed capital, bringing native BTC-backed collateral to Sui DeFi while #Bitcoin remains secured on the Bitcoin network.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-us-treasury-is-set-to-buy-back-up-to-6-000-000-000-of-its-own-debt-todayBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:56:36.034000+00:00𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 $𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/the-us-treasury-is-set-to-buy-back-up-to-6-000-000-000-of-its-own-debt-today.svg𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 $𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/cats-live-in-nearly-80-million-american-households-but-a-new-study-suggests-nearly-one-oBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:52:36.488000+00:00Cats live in nearly 80 million American households, but a new study suggests nearly one out of fifteen cats are infected with a common parasite, and one out of five infected cats can transmit it to humans. Read more:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/6c3e1ec8-8592-43ee-ad93-1bbbd97cdcbe/cat-1-gty-er-261007_1791407670001_hpMain_16x9.jpg?w=1600Cats live in nearly 80 million American households, but a new study suggests nearly one out of fifteen cats are infected with a common parasite, and one out of five infected cats can transmit it to humans. Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ripple-is-moving-deeper-into-wall-street-ripple-prime-is-offering-swap-financing-for-levBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:52:36.229000+00:00🔥 RIPPLE IS MOVING DEEPER INTO WALL STREET. @​Ripple Prime is offering swap financing for leveraged ETFs, earning financing fees including roughly an 8% annualized rate from Tradr’s 2X Long SNDK Daily ETF. As tighter capital and risk requirements reshape the mhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ripple-is-moving-deeper-into-wall-street-ripple-prime-is-offering-swap-financing-for-lev.svg🔥 RIPPLE IS MOVING DEEPER INTO WALL STREET. @​Ripple Prime is offering swap financing for leveraged ETFs, earning financing fees including roughly an 8% annualized rate from Tradr’s 2X Long SNDK Daily ETF. As tighter capital and risk requirements reshape the mhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-fed-is-signaling-that-more-than-one-rate-hike-could-still-be-ahead-even-as-officialsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:51:37.742000+00:00The Fed is signaling that more than one rate hike could still be ahead, even as officials suggest a move is not required this month. The split between a hawkish path and near-term restraint points to growing uncertainty around policy timing and market risks.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/the-fed-is-signaling-that-more-than-one-rate-hike-could-still-be-ahead-even-as-officials.svgThe Fed is signaling that more than one rate hike could still be ahead, even as officials suggest a move is not required this month. The split between a hawkish path and near-term restraint points to growing uncertainty around policy timing and market risks.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-us-sold-39-billion-of-10-year-treasuries-at-a-5-3-yield-with-the-auction-viewed-as-sBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:51:36.698000+00:00The US sold $39 billion of 10-year Treasuries at a 5.3% yield, with the auction viewed as successful despite borrowing costs at decades-high levels. The result underscores how a rising fiscal term premium is becoming a bigger driver of long-term rates.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/the-us-sold-39-billion-of-10-year-treasuries-at-a-5-3-yield-with-the-auction-viewed-as-s.svgThe US sold $39 billion of 10-year Treasuries at a 5.3% yield, with the auction viewed as successful despite borrowing costs at decades-high levels. The result underscores how a rising fiscal term premium is becoming a bigger driver of long-term rates.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/spotlighting-the-best-from-the-global-onchain-awards-2026-recognising-tripleahq-the-winnBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:51:35.789000+00:00Spotlighting the Best from the Global Onchain Awards 2026🏆 Recognising @​TripleAHQ, the winner of “Best Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure.” A remarkable achievement that highlights Triple-A’s role in advancing stablecoin payment infrastructure and enabling thehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/spotlighting-the-best-from-the-global-onchain-awards-2026-recognising-tripleahq-the-winn.svgSpotlighting the Best from the Global Onchain Awards 2026🏆 Recognising @​TripleAHQ, the winner of “Best Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure.” A remarkable achievement that highlights Triple-A’s role in advancing stablecoin payment infrastructure and enabling thehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/shipping-group-maersk-raises-emergency-fuel-surcharge-due-to-middle-east-conflictBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:50:39.026000+00:00Shipping group Maersk raises emergency fuel surcharge due to Middle East conflict ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/ZY2JB7AOMNNULNAED3SBOVDQ54.jpg?auth=4b9e0cb84b3e0a37c0e92cb5799b832811b345d92ab1bee35a39c296d69e56d0&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueShipping group Maersk raises emergency fuel surcharge due to Middle East conflict ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ethereum-price-prediction-5-weekly-drops-as-bitmine-plans-to-stop-eth-buyingBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:50:37.739000+00:00Ethereum Price Prediction: 5% Weekly Drops as Bitmine Plans to Stop ETH Buyinghttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ethereum-price-prediction-5-weekly-drops-as-bitmine-plans-to-stop-eth-buying.svgEthereum Price Prediction: 5% Weekly Drops as Bitmine Plans to Stop ETH Buyinghttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/uk-court-refuses-permission-to-appeal-in-diesel-emissions-lawsuits-against-carmakersBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:45:36.745000+00:00UK court refuses permission to appeal in diesel emissions lawsuits against carmakers ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/6UGSHM57ENKNVKQEQCLLLNR7GM.jpg?auth=dc741a81039d08a13d0489a53004e454d08fda56135e6822e219f2c94e689d3d&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueUK court refuses permission to appeal in diesel emissions lawsuits against carmakers ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/a-serving-member-of-the-royal-navy-will-appear-in-a-london-court-to-face-charges-of-spyiBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:45:35.784000+00:00A serving member of the Royal Navy will appear in a London court to face charges of spying for an undisclosed foreign power.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/a-serving-member-of-the-royal-navy-will-appear-in-a-london-court-to-face-charges-of-spyi.svgA serving member of the Royal Navy will appear in a London court to face charges of spying for an undisclosed foreign power.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/dutch-firm-uses-ai-to-help-drone-systems-talk-on-ukraine-s-battlefieldBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:40:36.557000+00:00Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/SXF7UL6EYZMU7PFT2TTYIGVD44.jpg?auth=053543e228824038865d2b8784e85f077c142d9223e1969585141e808113dbe9&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueDutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/glamsterdam-upgrade-sepolia-blocks-leave-most-of-ethereum-s-new-gas-capacity-unusedBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:38:36.581000+00:00Glamsterdam Upgrade: Sepolia Blocks Leave Most of Ethereum’s New Gas Capacity Unusedhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/glamsterdam-upgrade-sepolia-blocks-leave-most-of-ethereum-s-new-gas-capacity-unused.svgGlamsterdam Upgrade: Sepolia Blocks Leave Most of Ethereum’s New Gas Capacity Unusedhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-russia-s-largest-bank-sberbank-announces-it-is-preparing-to-launch-crypto-tradinBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:38:35.598000+00:00JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia's largest bank Sberbank announces it is preparing to launch crypto trading for over 100 million users.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-russia-s-largest-bank-sberbank-announces-it-is-preparing-to-launch-crypto-tradin.svgJUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia's largest bank Sberbank announces it is preparing to launch crypto trading for over 100 million users.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/commentary-battle-for-mideast-oil-market-share-has-already-begunBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:35:36.615000+00:00COMMENTARY: Battle for Mideast oil market share has already begun ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/3JVBKPRE5VOBZDDRHYNN2COVRY.jpg?auth=24a17c8e44bc4fc3f92de463cb76f7343a6d3dff9b2c48ee7547a094f8c7c479&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueCOMMENTARY: Battle for Mideast oil market share has already begun ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-minutes-hint-at-a-possible-second-rate-hike-this-year-putting-pressure-on-btc-higherBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:35:36.363000+00:00🔹Fed minutes hint at a possible second rate hike this year, putting pressure on $BTC. 🔹 Higher rates could strengthen the dollar and weigh on crypto sentiment. 🔹Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-minutes-hint-at-a-possible-second-rate-hike-this-year-putting-pressure-on-btc-higher.svg🔹Fed minutes hint at a possible second rate hike this year, putting pressure on $BTC. 🔹 Higher rates could strengthen the dollar and weigh on crypto sentiment. 🔹Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/uefa-champions-league-prediction-odds-barcelona-leads-at-22-5Banking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:34:36.134000+00:00UEFA Champions League Prediction Odds: Barcelona Leads at 22.5%https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/uefa-champions-league-prediction-odds-barcelona-leads-at-22-5.svgUEFA Champions League Prediction Odds: Barcelona Leads at 22.5%https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/protest-in-paris-demanding-better-school-conditionsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:32:36.454000+00:00Protest in Paris demanding better school conditionshttps://prod-fastly-eu-west-1.video.pscp.tv/Transcoding/v1/live_thumbnail/eu-west-1/eyJkIjowfQ/pbkbDMQWmbOHnWqVoYVEOGDToqimxzlIt3rQRivSZ4IqiZ3cj48pGRbLH0g_eRctpLFWk5kzb6gNqOP7KvO7xA/latest.jpg?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCIsInZlcnNpb24iOiIyIn0.eyJBbGxvd2VkUHJvdG9jb2xzIjpbInRodW1iIl0sIkJyb2FkY2FzdElkIjoiMW9LTXZOWHJkYVJHUSIsIkdyYW50VHlwZSI6InJlYWQiLCJHcmFudGVkQXQiOjE3OTE0NTE5NDQsIkdyYW50ZWRUbyI6InR3LTE3OTE0NTE5NDQ2MTk4ODA4NCIsIlN0cmVhbU5hbWUiOiJwYmtiRE1RV21iT0huV3FWb1lWRU9HRFRvcWlteHpsSXQzclFSaXZTWjRJcWlaM2NqNDhwR1JiTEgwZ19lUmN0cExGV2s1a3piNmdOcU9QN0t2Tzd4QSIsImV4cCI6MTc5MTYyNDc0NH0.rKTVsAAaCHVw8rf1tTtcg2h_bzDa0BLVX8i75iHLnCs&service=proxsee&digest=iP28-yjUj1Q-V_mapv5BDqFpqUnH6ugiiNo9aqn_KWM&ts=895725972Protest in Paris demanding better school conditionshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/as-the-weather-turns-colder-it-also-means-respiratory-virus-season-is-upon-the-united-stBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:32:35.590000+00:00As the weather turns colder, it also means respiratory virus season is upon the United States. Public health specialists told ABC News the best way for people to protect themselves against these viruses is to get vaccinated. Here’s what to know:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/5accf8e1-3416-4ea3-ab3d-86cbf2e6b15a/vaccine-1-as-gmh-261007_1791396813359_hpMain_16x9.jpg?w=1600As the weather turns colder, it also means respiratory virus season is upon the United States. Public health specialists told ABC News the best way for people to protect themselves against these viruses is to get vaccinated. Here’s what to know:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/thai-household-debt-trap-tests-growth-ambitions-as-bangkok-hosts-imfBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:30:35.570000+00:00Thai household debt trap tests growth ambitions as Bangkok hosts IMF ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/ZF45ZGBQOFJMRBZ5MSRKWQWW7E.jpg?auth=bae3c1d3e059ced9af928ca9beb2b8faab550ec6e0c86482877160b18d3c1c28&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueThai household debt trap tests growth ambitions as Bangkok hosts IMF ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/syria-considers-help-in-yemen-war-after-saudi-airports-come-under-houthi-fireBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:20:35.628000+00:00Syria considers help in Yemen war after Saudi airports come under Houthi fire ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/H7AN2WWKQFM2ZCEBQMSSZB24WI.jpg?auth=943b370246b7d9cecbbae0d74249126f59d22ae163fc4431dcdb636858e3c334&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueSyria considers help in Yemen war after Saudi airports come under Houthi fire ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/britain-says-its-nearly-200-year-old-consulate-in-jerusalem-would-remain-operating-at-aBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:20:34.627000+00:00Britain says its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem would remain operating at a smaller scale, renamed as the “UK Mission," after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over sanctions on settlements.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1200-630,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-10/261008-isr-uk-rs-b044aa.jpgBritain says its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem would remain operating at a smaller scale, renamed as the “UK Mission," after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over sanctions on settlements.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/bitgo-has-introduced-a-quantum-resistance-score-for-wallets-adding-a-new-metric-to-gaugeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:17:34.718000+00:00BitGo has introduced a quantum resistance score for wallets, adding a new metric to gauge crypto custody security. CEO Mike Belshe said it shows the share of wallets with exposed public keys and includes a one-click fix.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/bitgo-has-introduced-a-quantum-resistance-score-for-wallets-adding-a-new-metric-to-gauge.svgBitGo has introduced a quantum resistance score for wallets, adding a new metric to gauge crypto custody security. CEO Mike Belshe said it shows the share of wallets with exposed public keys and includes a one-click fix.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/alasdair-macleod-says-rising-oil-prices-and-bond-yields-suggest-markets-are-paying-lessBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:16:36.742000+00:00Alasdair Macleod says rising oil prices and bond yields suggest markets are paying less attention to currency risk, even as war concerns build. He argues fiat money is the real vulnerability, and says China is adding gold by selling currencies.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/alasdair-macleod-says-rising-oil-prices-and-bond-yields-suggest-markets-are-paying-less.svgAlasdair Macleod says rising oil prices and bond yields suggest markets are paying less attention to currency risk, even as war concerns build. He argues fiat money is the real vulnerability, and says China is adding gold by selling currencies.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fox-business-correspondent-charles-gasparino-responded-to-criticism-from-a-trader-who-saBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:16:35.855000+00:00Fox Business correspondent Charles Gasparino responded to criticism from a trader who said they lost money in GameStop, casting the exchange as ironic. The latest rebuttal follows earlier online pushback tied to AMC-related trading losses.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fox-business-correspondent-charles-gasparino-responded-to-criticism-from-a-trader-who-sa.svgFox Business correspondent Charles Gasparino responded to criticism from a trader who said they lost money in GameStop, casting the exchange as ironic. The latest rebuttal follows earlier online pushback tied to AMC-related trading losses.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/gold-held-its-gains-even-as-silver-slipped-below-60-an-ounce-underscoring-a-split-in-preBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:11:34.899000+00:00Gold held its gains even as silver slipped below $60 an ounce, underscoring a split in precious metals as macro pressure builds. Peter Spina also pointed to the 10-year Treasury yield testing 5.3%-5.35% resistance, with oil and rates rising.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/gold-held-its-gains-even-as-silver-slipped-below-60-an-ounce-underscoring-a-split-in-pre.svgGold held its gains even as silver slipped below $60 an ounce, underscoring a split in precious metals as macro pressure builds. Peter Spina also pointed to the 10-year Treasury yield testing 5.3%-5.35% resistance, with oil and rates rising.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/china-pushes-for-equal-dialogue-in-resolving-trade-differences-with-euBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:10:34.605000+00:00China pushes for equal dialogue in resolving trade differences with EU ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/H47FCUKIOVO3RLMNVSYUNOMKM4.jpg?auth=d2de4bca1c92b014eb5a4e2d824da58cda67b4de0d56cd130a8075289da1969c&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueChina pushes for equal dialogue in resolving trade differences with EU ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/nvidia-s-stock-is-completely-mispriced-nvda-stockmarket-stocks-economyBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:10:34.367000+00:00Nvidia's Stock Is Completely Mispriced $NVDA #stockmarket #stocks #economyhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/nvidia-s-stock-is-completely-mispriced-nvda-stockmarket-stocks-economy.svgNvidia's Stock Is Completely Mispriced $NVDA #stockmarket #stocks #economyhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/air-traffic-controllers-at-dca-will-now-be-notified-through-a-teleconference-system-whenBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:09:34.241000+00:00Air traffic controllers at DCA will now be notified through a teleconference system when the President is walking to board the Marine One helicopter so they can halt traffic at the airport before the helicopter takes off. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/air-traffic-controllers-at-dca-will-now-be-notified-through-a-teleconference-system-when.svgAir traffic controllers at DCA will now be notified through a teleconference system when the President is walking to board the Marine One helicopter so they can halt traffic at the airport before the helicopter takes off. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-us-is-to-announce-ai-firms-to-commit-1b-compute-credits-wapoBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:07:34.663000+00:00The US is to announce AI firms to commit $1B+ compute credits - WaPohttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/the-us-is-to-announce-ai-firms-to-commit-1b-compute-credits-wapo.svgThe US is to announce AI firms to commit $1B+ compute credits - WaPohttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/sham-contracts-may-prove-disastrous-for-abu-dhabi-owned-soccer-club-man-city-on-this-epiBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:06:34.516000+00:00🔊 Sham contracts may prove disastrous for Abu Dhabi-owned soccer club, Man City. On this episode of the Viewsroom podcast, @​Breakingviews columnists argue about whether financial fair play is possible, and if eye-popping big-team investments make sensehttps://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/IMBTCDAOIZFQNFCKCDMDQ3SGTY.jpg?auth=b0ee63c743ac9f4be0b43b73c820caad533fd108c8ec8ce01178b286944a37a6&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=true🔊 Sham contracts may prove disastrous for Abu Dhabi-owned soccer club, Man City. On this episode of the Viewsroom podcast, @​Breakingviews columnists argue about whether financial fair play is possible, and if eye-popping big-team investments make sensehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/jito-s-jtx-is-launching-a-mobile-trading-app-this-fall-spot-trading-will-come-first-withBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:05:37.314000+00:00🚨 JITO’S JTX IS LAUNCHING A MOBILE TRADING APP THIS FALL 📱 SPOT TRADING WILL COME FIRST, WITH EQUITIES EXPECTED SOON AND PERPS POSSIBLY LATER THIS WINTER. ⚡️https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/jito-s-jtx-is-launching-a-mobile-trading-app-this-fall-spot-trading-will-come-first-with.svg🚨 JITO’S JTX IS LAUNCHING A MOBILE TRADING APP THIS FALL 📱 SPOT TRADING WILL COME FIRST, WITH EQUITIES EXPECTED SOON AND PERPS POSSIBLY LATER THIS WINTER. ⚡️https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/imf-managing-director-kristalina-georgieva-and-mas-chief-chia-der-jiun-discussed-the-gloBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:01:40.636000+00:00IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and MAS chief Chia Der Jiun discussed the global outlook, Singapore’s economy and monetary policy challenges. Georgieva also cited Singapore’s support for IMF capacity development and global policy dialogue.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/imf-managing-director-kristalina-georgieva-and-mas-chief-chia-der-jiun-discussed-the-glo.svgIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and MAS chief Chia Der Jiun discussed the global outlook, Singapore’s economy and monetary policy challenges. Georgieva also cited Singapore’s support for IMF capacity development and global policy dialogue.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/breakingviews-commentary-shaky-4-bln-neocloud-ipo-pricks-ai-bubbleBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:00:37.521000+00:00Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Shaky $4 bln neocloud IPO pricks AI bubble ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/EK346KTHQJLZFH7YPZ73IBZQN4.jpg?auth=ec2bbb3805d25f92c95ab5f24c548c22d2436f6e9af5bac6d0349ea5809d4392&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueBreakingviews - COMMENTARY: Shaky $4 bln neocloud IPO pricks AI bubble ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/hurricane-isaias-surges-toward-the-u-s-gulf-coast-prompting-mandatory-evacuations-and-scBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T09:00:36.436000+00:00Hurricane Isaias surges toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in parts of Florida.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1024-512,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-10/261008-storm-rs-350675.jpgHurricane Isaias surges toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in parts of Florida.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-ai-productivity-seen-anecdotally-not-yet-in-dataBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:59:34.206000+00:00Fed's Waller: AI productivity seen anecdotally, not yet in data.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-ai-productivity-seen-anecdotally-not-yet-in-data.svgFed's Waller: AI productivity seen anecdotally, not yet in data.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/aya-kantorovich-says-new-crypto-asset-classes-are-increasingly-emerging-on-chain-with-thBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:57:34.394000+00:00Aya Kantorovich says new crypto asset classes are increasingly emerging on-chain, with thematics, investment baskets and vaults reshaping how assets are represented and managed. A recent example: Upshift’s cbXRP yield vault on Base.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/aya-kantorovich-says-new-crypto-asset-classes-are-increasingly-emerging-on-chain-with-th.svgAya Kantorovich says new crypto asset classes are increasingly emerging on-chain, with thematics, investment baskets and vaults reshaping how assets are represented and managed. A recent example: Upshift’s cbXRP yield vault on Base.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/jim-cramer-said-a-jump-in-oil-prices-rising-rate-concerns-and-worries-over-data-center-sBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:56:34.267000+00:00Jim Cramer said a jump in oil prices, rising rate concerns and worries over data-center spending drove a volatile trading session. The mix underscored a more cautious tone among investors as market pressure broadened.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/jim-cramer-said-a-jump-in-oil-prices-rising-rate-concerns-and-worries-over-data-center-s.svgJim Cramer said a jump in oil prices, rising rate concerns and worries over data-center spending drove a volatile trading session. The mix underscored a more cautious tone among investors as market pressure broadened.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/singapore-grand-prix-entertainment-may-be-curbed-if-haze-worsens-fia-saysBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:50:33.150000+00:00Singapore Grand Prix entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, FIA says ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/2KDBXE44JVO5HEB7I6J2GXVL3U.jpg?auth=f0e3eaa791ad970013c3a4f0f173d81b48effc0537c9830d6e9722aba81a2e44&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueSingapore Grand Prix entertainment may be curbed if haze worsens, FIA says ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/greece-s-first-crypto-tax-10-on-gains-first-500-a-year-tax-free-draft-bill-out-now-parliBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:48:33.002000+00:00GREECE’S FIRST CRYPTO TAX: 10% ON GAINS, FIRST €500 A YEAR TAX-FREE. DRAFT BILL OUT NOW, PARLIAMENT IN NOVEMBER.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/greece-s-first-crypto-tax-10-on-gains-first-500-a-year-tax-free-draft-bill-out-now-parli.svgGREECE’S FIRST CRYPTO TAX: 10% ON GAINS, FIRST €500 A YEAR TAX-FREE. DRAFT BILL OUT NOW, PARLIAMENT IN NOVEMBER.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/why-singapore-stanchart-is-bringing-institutional-digital-asset-custody-to-the-market-coBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:46:32.780000+00:00👀 WHY SINGAPORE? @​StanChart is bringing institutional digital asset custody to the market, covering #cryptoassets, #stablecoins, and #tokenized real-world assets. But there’s a catch: retail investors are out. The service is aimed at institutions and accredithttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/why-singapore-stanchart-is-bringing-institutional-digital-asset-custody-to-the-market-co.svg👀 WHY SINGAPORE? @​StanChart is bringing institutional digital asset custody to the market, covering #cryptoassets, #stablecoins, and #tokenized real-world assets. But there’s a catch: retail investors are out. The service is aimed at institutions and accredithttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/people-in-russian-occupied-ukrainian-town-risk-road-of-death-to-get-foodBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:45:35.348000+00:00People in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town risk 'road of death' to get food ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/55D6HDLEURK7TGCHPQKFG66AEE.jpg?auth=991131908713a7144518c18276207cbda9985a693dd044b1553dcbd6d1a3c03b&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=truePeople in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town risk 'road of death' to get food ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/after-christa-pike-survived-tennessee-s-failed-attempt-to-execute-her-the-unsettled-quesBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:45:34.383000+00:00After Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, the unsettled question of whether the state will try again could push Tennessee into uncharted legal territory, experts say. Read more:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/ad8872f7-26d6-48d2-a9c4-9ab653308c70/wirestory_89a1b4010eaae7b6af0866a44a235715_16x9.jpg?w=1600After Christa Pike survived Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, the unsettled question of whether the state will try again could push Tennessee into uncharted legal territory, experts say. Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/steve-burns-says-r-multiples-measure-each-trade-s-outcome-against-its-initial-risk-underBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:41:33.779000+00:00Steve Burns says R-multiples measure each trade’s outcome against its initial risk, underscoring that performance should be judged on a risk-adjusted basis, not raw profit. He ties the approach to day-trading math and broader risk-management discipline.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/steve-burns-says-r-multiples-measure-each-trade-s-outcome-against-its-initial-risk-under.svgSteve Burns says R-multiples measure each trade’s outcome against its initial risk, underscoring that performance should be judged on a risk-adjusted basis, not raw profit. He ties the approach to day-trading math and broader risk-management discipline.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/uk-police-charge-member-of-royal-navy-under-national-security-actBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:40:32.825000+00:00UK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/466BJJQ7PVGY5O53NZ3KL65MHM.png?auth=b9c3bf166c40a6778eb5672993fde7c30a15f48329026674eff92afd8da1d0ca&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueUK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/samsung-will-add-stablecoin-support-to-82-million-galaxy-devices-in-the-u-s-signaling-aBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:37:36.355000+00:00Samsung will add stablecoin support to 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S., signaling a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption and bringing digital-asset infrastructure closer to consumer scale.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/samsung-will-add-stablecoin-support-to-82-million-galaxy-devices-in-the-u-s-signaling-a.svgSamsung will add stablecoin support to 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S., signaling a major step toward mainstream crypto adoption and bringing digital-asset infrastructure closer to consumer scale.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/byd-exec-says-biggest-challenge-to-expansion-is-geopoliticsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:35:36.994000+00:00BYD exec says biggest challenge to expansion is geopolitics ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/O62I5TYA5ZNVPPJLJMRN3UCUSU.jpg?auth=40c324ac5b71772d8e5465e42c8772c56bd8be6d01d2611210c0c6a54aa8d3f5&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueBYD exec says biggest challenge to expansion is geopolitics ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-we-don-t-see-a-need-to-change-rates-at-this-pointBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:34:32.629000+00:00SNB's Vice Chairman Martin: We don't see a need to change rates at this point.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-we-don-t-see-a-need-to-change-rates-at-this-point.svgSNB's Vice Chairman Martin: We don't see a need to change rates at this point.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-anticipate-additional-hikes-if-data-come-in-as-expectedBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:32:36.547000+00:00Fed's Waller: Anticipate additional hikes if data come in as expected.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-anticipate-additional-hikes-if-data-come-in-as-expected.svgFed's Waller: Anticipate additional hikes if data come in as expected.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-labor-market-solid-and-stable-in-september-even-though-number-of-jobs-creatBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:32:34.759000+00:00Fed's Waller: Labor market "solid and stable" in September even though number of jobs created was down.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-labor-market-solid-and-stable-in-september-even-though-number-of-jobs-creat.svgFed's Waller: Labor market "solid and stable" in September even though number of jobs created was down.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-concerned-high-inflation-now-approaching-5-1-2-years-above-target-will-putBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:32:33.876000+00:00Fed's Waller: Concerned high inflation, now approaching 5-1/2 years above target, will put inflation expectations at risk.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-concerned-high-inflation-now-approaching-5-1-2-years-above-target-will-put.svgFed's Waller: Concerned high inflation, now approaching 5-1/2 years above target, will put inflation expectations at risk.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-evidence-that-economy-is-strengthening-in-the-second-half-of-2026Banking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:32:32.690000+00:00Fed's Waller: Evidence that economy is strengthening in the second half of 2026.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-evidence-that-economy-is-strengthening-in-the-second-half-of-2026.svgFed's Waller: Evidence that economy is strengthening in the second half of 2026.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-inflation-too-high-with-ai-buildout-ongoing-energy-shock-among-a-range-of-pBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:31:35.668000+00:00Fed's Waller: Inflation too high, with AI buildout, ongoing energy shock among a range of persistent inflationary forces.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-inflation-too-high-with-ai-buildout-ongoing-energy-shock-among-a-range-of-p.svgFed's Waller: Inflation too high, with AI buildout, ongoing energy shock among a range of persistent inflationary forces.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-further-hikes-do-not-need-to-come-at-consecutive-meetingsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:31:34.682000+00:00Fed's Waller: Further hikes do not need to come at consecutive meetings.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-further-hikes-do-not-need-to-come-at-consecutive-meetings.svgFed's Waller: Further hikes do not need to come at consecutive meetings.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/alan-rogers-invited-the-community-to-join-a-moo-token-related-activity-at-4-p-m-utc-theBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:31:33.943000+00:00Alan Rogers invited the community to join a MOO token-related activity at 4 p.m. UTC. The post directs participants to a group chat ahead of the event, but provides no details on the token or the nature of the activity.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/alan-rogers-invited-the-community-to-join-a-moo-token-related-activity-at-4-p-m-utc-the.svgAlan Rogers invited the community to join a MOO token-related activity at 4 p.m. UTC. The post directs participants to a group chat ahead of the event, but provides no details on the token or the nature of the activity.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-more-hikes-needed-but-flexible-about-the-paceBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:31:33.721000+00:00Fed's Waller: More hikes needed but flexible about the pace.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/fed-s-waller-more-hikes-needed-but-flexible-about-the-pace.svgFed's Waller: More hikes needed but flexible about the pace.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/bollywood-actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75Banking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:30:32.882000+00:00Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/ZJ7JINMLEJMEDP2QCJUWZ2KT4E.jpg?auth=8a293dddc0ad20679379e23ec0a9971c683ca0fce85ec75384d99ea25b6ab879&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueBollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/swan-bitcoinBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:26:32.845000+00:00По словам Стефана Ливеры из Swan Bitcoin, большинство биткоин-кошельков уже создают новый адрес для каждой транзакции. Исключение составляют биржи и некоторые мультивалютные кошельки, где еще используются статические адреса.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/swan-bitcoin.svgПо словам Стефана Ливеры из Swan Bitcoin, большинство биткоин-кошельков уже создают новый адрес для каждой транзакции. Исключение составляют биржи и некоторые мультивалютные кошельки, где еще используются статические адреса.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-we-will-be-very-attentive-to-inflation-in-switzerland-and-toBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:25:32.966000+00:00SNB's Vice Chairman Martin: We will be very attentive to inflation in Switzerland and to second round inflationary effects.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-we-will-be-very-attentive-to-inflation-in-switzerland-and-to.svgSNB's Vice Chairman Martin: We will be very attentive to inflation in Switzerland and to second round inflationary effects.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/usdc-transfers-are-coming-to-samsung-walletBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:25:32.738000+00:00USDC Transfers Are Coming to Samsung Wallethttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/usdc-transfers-are-coming-to-samsung-wallet.svgUSDC Transfers Are Coming to Samsung Wallethttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/maria-del-carmen-abascal-the-87-year-old-woman-whose-eviction-sparked-nationwide-protestBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:24:33.681000+00:00María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests across Spain, died on Wednesday. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/maria-del-carmen-abascal-the-87-year-old-woman-whose-eviction-sparked-nationwide-protest.svgMaría del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests across Spain, died on Wednesday. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-we-are-not-observing-any-second-round-inflationary-effects-whBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:21:32.592000+00:00SNB's Vice Chairman Martin: We are not observing any second round inflationary effects which is extremely reassuring.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-we-are-not-observing-any-second-round-inflationary-effects-wh.svgSNB's Vice Chairman Martin: We are not observing any second round inflationary effects which is extremely reassuring.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/bezos-says-blue-origin-likely-to-pursue-ipo-in-coming-yearsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:20:32.658000+00:00Bezos says Blue Origin likely to pursue IPO in coming years ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/ZIMSNJ34UZNBRI6JFIAGSAKOHA.jpg?auth=d3a24dd6e6e7ab53ee1a8910ee4cf4ac50b36dd9e321f94c2f300a83d53b2c73&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueBezos says Blue Origin likely to pursue IPO in coming years ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/vitalik-buterin-warns-ai-could-seriously-weaken-cryptography-within-just-2-yearsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:18:32.709000+00:00🚨 VITALIK BUTERIN WARNS: AI COULD SERIOUSLY WEAKEN CRYPTOGRAPHY WITHIN JUST 2 YEARS.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/vitalik-buterin-warns-ai-could-seriously-weaken-cryptography-within-just-2-years.svg🚨 VITALIK BUTERIN WARNS: AI COULD SERIOUSLY WEAKEN CRYPTOGRAPHY WITHIN JUST 2 YEARS.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-vice-chairman-inflation-is-lower-and-more-stable-than-in-other-countriesBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:18:32.531000+00:00SNB vice chairman: inflation is lower and more stable than in other countrieshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-vice-chairman-inflation-is-lower-and-more-stable-than-in-other-countries.svgSNB vice chairman: inflation is lower and more stable than in other countrieshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/teams-are-using-coreweave-arena-to-test-real-workloads-generate-production-evidence-andBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:15:36.535000+00:00Teams are using CoreWeave ARENA to test real workloads, generate production evidence, and identify what to improve next. Now, CoreWeave ARENA Pass opens that guided experience to qualified enterprise teams new to CoreWeave. Apply now. ▻https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62bc66d283fd9c34ffec780a/6abaa84cfef2428a1bde88e4_ARENA%20Phase%202_1200x630.jpgTeams are using CoreWeave ARENA to test real workloads, generate production evidence, and identify what to improve next. Now, CoreWeave ARENA Pass opens that guided experience to qualified enterprise teams new to CoreWeave. Apply now. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/south-korea-to-summon-ambassador-from-ukraine-korean-foreign-ministryBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:14:33.927000+00:00South Korea to summon ambassador from Ukraine: Korean foreign ministryhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/south-korea-to-summon-ambassador-from-ukraine-korean-foreign-ministry.svgSouth Korea to summon ambassador from Ukraine: Korean foreign ministryhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/burry-calls-anthropic-valuation-a-bubble-michael-burry-says-anthropic-s-valuation-couldBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:11:34.652000+00:00🚨 BURRY CALLS ANTHROPIC VALUATION A BUBBLE Michael Burry says Anthropic’s valuation could buy 78 profitable S&P 500 companies, including Domino’s, Clorox and Lululemon. Is Anthropic’s valuation pricing in too much AI optimism?https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/burry-calls-anthropic-valuation-a-bubble-michael-burry-says-anthropic-s-valuation-could.svg🚨 BURRY CALLS ANTHROPIC VALUATION A BUBBLE Michael Burry says Anthropic’s valuation could buy 78 profitable S&P 500 companies, including Domino’s, Clorox and Lululemon. Is Anthropic’s valuation pricing in too much AI optimism?https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/oil-climbed-to-nearly-104-a-barrel-as-middle-east-tensions-lifted-the-market-s-geopolitiBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:11:33.636000+00:00Oil climbed to nearly $104 a barrel as Middle East tensions lifted the market’s geopolitical risk premium. Brent hit its highest level this month after reports the White House weighed possible strikes on Iran and Houthis attacked two Saudi airports.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/oil-climbed-to-nearly-104-a-barrel-as-middle-east-tensions-lifted-the-market-s-geopoliti.svgOil climbed to nearly $104 a barrel as Middle East tensions lifted the market’s geopolitical risk premium. Brent hit its highest level this month after reports the White House weighed possible strikes on Iran and Houthis attacked two Saudi airports.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-vice-chairman-inflationary-pressure-rises-slightly-since-juneBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:11:33.357000+00:00SNB vice chairman: inflationary pressure rises slightly since Junehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-vice-chairman-inflationary-pressure-rises-slightly-since-june.svgSNB vice chairman: inflationary pressure rises slightly since Junehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/swiss-national-bank-vice-chairman-swiss-franc-has-weakened-recently-but-stayed-stable-inBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:10:33.821000+00:00Swiss National Bank vice chairman: Swiss franc has weakened recently but stayed stable in real terms since 2020https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/swiss-national-bank-vice-chairman-swiss-franc-has-weakened-recently-but-stayed-stable-in.svgSwiss National Bank vice chairman: Swiss franc has weakened recently but stayed stable in real terms since 2020https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/amazon-makes-fresh-job-cuts-mainly-in-retail-divisionBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:10:33.204000+00:00Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/WP3B7LD6YVJU7A6WJRVQD7T3EM.jpg?auth=f6fdbaeb0a06a59bd45924d60fc8c064b8e642b87b52093a530570b8c7153b2c&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueAmazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/no-beef-in-ai-trade-it-s-all-hype-spy-trading-markets-stocksBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:10:33.040000+00:00'No Beef' In AI Trade - It's All Hype $SPY #trading #markets #stockshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/no-beef-in-ai-trade-it-s-all-hype-spy-trading-markets-stocks.svg'No Beef' In AI Trade - It's All Hype $SPY #trading #markets #stockshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-recent-rise-in-swiss-inflation-due-to-oil-productsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:10:32.852000+00:00SNB's Vice Chairman Martin: Recent rise in swiss inflation due to oil products.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/snb-s-vice-chairman-martin-recent-rise-in-swiss-inflation-due-to-oil-products.svgSNB's Vice Chairman Martin: Recent rise in swiss inflation due to oil products.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/mia-goth-has-filed-for-divorce-from-shia-labeouf-nearly-10-years-after-the-two-actors-weBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:04:32.735000+00:00Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. Read more:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/c7eca3cc-6ef6-452c-8286-2c3bfa1edec3/wirestory_e20aa2600ee89b943d77480797f954d4_16x9.jpg?w=1600Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-on-rising-yields-spreads-monetary-policy-is-transmitted-more-or-less-homogeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:01:35.670000+00:00ECB's Dolenc on rising yields, spreads: Monetary policy is transmitted more or less homogeneously into broader financial conditions.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-on-rising-yields-spreads-monetary-policy-is-transmitted-more-or-less-homoge.svgECB's Dolenc on rising yields, spreads: Monetary policy is transmitted more or less homogeneously into broader financial conditions.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/rick-rule-says-the-widening-gap-between-u-s-borrowing-costs-and-lending-returns-is-accelBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:01:34.907000+00:00Rick Rule says the widening gap between U.S. borrowing costs and lending returns is accelerating deficits and raising tax pressure. Borrowing at 5% and relending at 0%, he argues, is deepening broader fiscal strains.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/rick-rule-says-the-widening-gap-between-u-s-borrowing-costs-and-lending-returns-is-accel.svgRick Rule says the widening gap between U.S. borrowing costs and lending returns is accelerating deficits and raising tax pressure. Borrowing at 5% and relending at 0%, he argues, is deepening broader fiscal strains.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-persistently-elevated-inflation-supports-the-case-for-moving-policy-rates-tBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:01:34.728000+00:00ECB's Dolenc: Persistently elevated inflation supports the case for moving policy rates towards a more restrictive territory.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-persistently-elevated-inflation-supports-the-case-for-moving-policy-rates-t.svgECB's Dolenc: Persistently elevated inflation supports the case for moving policy rates towards a more restrictive territory.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-inflation-risks-skewed-to-the-upside-on-oil-gas-food-strong-growthBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:01:33.591000+00:00ECB's Dolenc: Inflation risks skewed to the upside on oil, gas, food, strong growth.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-inflation-risks-skewed-to-the-upside-on-oil-gas-food-strong-growth.svgECB's Dolenc: Inflation risks skewed to the upside on oil, gas, food, strong growth.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-more-stable-core-provides-some-reassurance-that-broader-price-pressures-conBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:01:32.535000+00:00ECB's Dolenc: More stable core provides some reassurance that broader price pressures contained.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-dolenc-more-stable-core-provides-some-reassurance-that-broader-price-pressures-con.svgECB's Dolenc: More stable core provides some reassurance that broader price pressures contained.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/eu-s-trade-chief-sefcovic-eu-businesses-need-improved-access-to-china-marketBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:00:36.781000+00:00EU's Trade Chief Sefcovic: EU businesses need improved access to China market.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/eu-s-trade-chief-sefcovic-eu-businesses-need-improved-access-to-china-market.svgEU's Trade Chief Sefcovic: EU businesses need improved access to China market.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-age-when-girls-hit-puberty-has-been-falling-at-an-alarming-rate-for-decades-and-scieBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:00:35.985000+00:00The age when girls hit puberty has been falling at an alarming rate for decades, and scientists have struggled to explain why.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1200-630,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2024-09/240910-teenager-ch-0738-62c28c.jpgThe age when girls hit puberty has been falling at an alarming rate for decades, and scientists have struggled to explain why.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/us-forces-face-curfew-alcohol-ban-in-japan-s-okinawa-after-murder-caseBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T08:00:34.946000+00:00US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/GCRRI3KMHROJPKRMHVL5ARAGYQ.jpg?auth=5fc15754f3f9d84d65b222c5d839917df261ee765902a3de38adde7fd7da8c4a&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueUS forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/kyrgyzstan-is-killing-usdkg-its-state-gold-stablecoin-less-than-a-year-after-launch-abouBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:57:32.586000+00:00KYRGYZSTAN IS KILLING USDKG, ITS STATE GOLD STABLECOIN, LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER LAUNCH. ABOUT $50 MILLION WAS ISSUED, PEGGED 1:1 TO THE DOLLAR AND BACKED BY GOLD. THE UK SANCTIONED THE ISSUER IN MAY OVER ALLEGED RUSSIA LINKS. BISHKEK’S OFFICIAL LINE IS ASSET CLhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/kyrgyzstan-is-killing-usdkg-its-state-gold-stablecoin-less-than-a-year-after-launch-abou.svgKYRGYZSTAN IS KILLING USDKG, ITS STATE GOLD STABLECOIN, LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER LAUNCH. ABOUT $50 MILLION WAS ISSUED, PEGGED 1:1 TO THE DOLLAR AND BACKED BY GOLD. THE UK SANCTIONED THE ISSUER IN MAY OVER ALLEGED RUSSIA LINKS. BISHKEK’S OFFICIAL LINE IS ASSET CLhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/julien-bouteloup-says-ai-may-threaten-crypto-wallet-security-sooner-than-quantum-computiBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:56:32.431000+00:00Julien Bouteloup says AI may threaten crypto wallet security sooner than quantum computing. He warns some quantum-safe solutions could fall short, while cryptographic hashes remain the strongest current defense.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/julien-bouteloup-says-ai-may-threaten-crypto-wallet-security-sooner-than-quantum-computi.svgJulien Bouteloup says AI may threaten crypto wallet security sooner than quantum computing. He warns some quantum-safe solutions could fall short, while cryptographic hashes remain the strongest current defense.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/malaysia-to-work-towards-myanmar-s-full-reintegration-into-asean-pm-saysBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:50:33.452000+00:00Malaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN, PM says ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/G7M6FFYUABKIXBKKZVZ24KC7RM.jpg?auth=ed37b90016e5d2a72363fc0ad6894d86c475a7a6972a6466091f4300102e6028&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueMalaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN, PM says ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/maricarmen-abascal-the-87-year-old-spanish-woman-whose-dramatic-eviction-last-month-sparBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:50:32.605000+00:00Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to the announcement of an early election, has died, the Madrid tenants' union said, as ‌thousands demonstrated over her death ▻https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/ORWZUTGM3BPNHAT6UZZ5T2PDHE.jpg?auth=3c50039e27cf7260035fb6ee99b2de77a39b04c60857ea579e7122227abe36d4&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueMaricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to the announcement of an early election, has died, the Madrid tenants' union said, as ‌thousands demonstrated over her death ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/lara-logan-alleges-the-rockefeller-brothers-fund-sent-millions-to-china-based-nonprofitsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:47:32.402000+00:00Lara Logan alleges the Rockefeller Brothers Fund sent millions to China-based nonprofits serving Beijing’s interests, putting the $1.4 billion US charity under scrutiny over its overseas grantmaking.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/lara-logan-alleges-the-rockefeller-brothers-fund-sent-millions-to-china-based-nonprofits.svgLara Logan alleges the Rockefeller Brothers Fund sent millions to China-based nonprofits serving Beijing’s interests, putting the $1.4 billion US charity under scrutiny over its overseas grantmaking.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/north-korea-s-kim-yo-jong-rejects-south-korean-medical-aid-calls-it-a-provocationBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:45:33.439000+00:00North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects South Korean medical aid, calls it a provocation ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/QBPXUABQHVNGHCSGPUBUTCLZOM.jpg?auth=0a3f8373b901f97d5621f1c671c238e5edf2490409e892528426b5cf4cb7b900&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects South Korean medical aid, calls it a provocation ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-food-and-drug-administration-says-its-ongoing-safety-review-of-the-nation-s-main-aboBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:43:32.392000+00:00The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation's main abortion pill will continue into next year, a timeline that was quickly condemned by abortion opponents hoping to see the drug's use curtailed. Read more:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/2629f5a2-a495-4e40-9e5c-d498c2d3a1f9/wirestory_4cc8100112d11d04118eaffc23a6df9d_16x9.jpg?w=1600The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation's main abortion pill will continue into next year, a timeline that was quickly condemned by abortion opponents hoping to see the drug's use curtailed. Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/maersk-to-raise-emergency-fuel-surchargeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:42:33.005000+00:00Maersk to raise emergency fuel surcharge.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/maersk-to-raise-emergency-fuel-surcharge.svgMaersk to raise emergency fuel surcharge.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/bitcoin-s-key-institutional-cost-basis-is-77-000-79-000-where-nearly-13-of-total-supplyBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:42:32.673000+00:00Bitcoin’s key institutional cost basis is $77,000-$79,000, where nearly 13% of total supply was bought. US spot ETFs hold 1.29M BTC at a $76,909 average cost, while public companies hold 1.28M BTC at $78,834.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/bitcoin-s-key-institutional-cost-basis-is-77-000-79-000-where-nearly-13-of-total-supply.svgBitcoin’s key institutional cost basis is $77,000-$79,000, where nearly 13% of total supply was bought. US spot ETFs hold 1.29M BTC at a $76,909 average cost, while public companies hold 1.28M BTC at $78,834.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/exclusive-china-militia-boat-spotted-for-first-time-off-taiwan-s-east-coast-patrol-findsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:40:32.281000+00:00EXCLUSIVE: China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol finds ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/R3BTVQ5JBFLF3DWYVPZ7LK5NZA.jpg?auth=402f1eb04eee4645224401e4d572cd606c06b9338c4deec9799c14e36cd30a2b&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueEXCLUSIVE: China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol finds ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-anthropic-launches-claude-haiku-5-5-its-fastest-model-yet-delivering-72-4-on-oswBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:38:32.477000+00:00🔥⚡ JUST IN: Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest model yet, delivering 72.4% on OSWorld, up from just 15.7% with Haiku 4.5, while costing roughly 75% less to run.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-anthropic-launches-claude-haiku-5-5-its-fastest-model-yet-delivering-72-4-on-osw.svg🔥⚡ JUST IN: Anthropic launches Claude Haiku 5.5, its fastest model yet, delivering 72.4% on OSWorld, up from just 15.7% with Haiku 4.5, while costing roughly 75% less to run.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/us-grants-aurora-exemption-for-self-driving-trucks-safety-featureBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:35:32.285000+00:00US grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/PXQZOEOPEJLGZNCL5KDX7OOHBI.jpg?auth=4fa3bd07dc1f6f07bc8185271b524a7323ac06558d91bb952dea657e06a05461&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueUS grants Aurora exemption for self-driving trucks safety feature ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/crypto-warning-vitalik-buterin-says-ai-accelerated-math-could-put-lattice-based-cryptogrBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:34:32.338000+00:00⚠️ CRYPTO WARNING: Vitalik Buterin says AI-accelerated math could put lattice-based cryptography under pressure within just 2 years. 🔗Know More in the comments.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/crypto-warning-vitalik-buterin-says-ai-accelerated-math-could-put-lattice-based-cryptogr.svg⚠️ CRYPTO WARNING: Vitalik Buterin says AI-accelerated math could put lattice-based cryptography under pressure within just 2 years. 🔗Know More in the comments.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/altseason-2026Banking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:31:33.369000+00:00Altseason 2026 📉 ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/altseason-2026.svgAltseason 2026 📉 ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/pushpendra-singh-says-self-custody-gives-crypto-holders-more-control-than-exchanges-shifBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:31:32.337000+00:00Pushpendra Singh says self-custody gives crypto holders more control than exchanges, shifting risk management from counterparty exposure to the individual. He notes both models can fail, but self-custody failures are more preventable through personal responsibhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/pushpendra-singh-says-self-custody-gives-crypto-holders-more-control-than-exchanges-shif.svgPushpendra Singh says self-custody gives crypto holders more control than exchanges, shifting risk management from counterparty exposure to the individual. He notes both models can fail, but self-custody failures are more preventable through personal responsibhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/yemen-s-houthis-say-they-attacked-riyadh-airport-with-ballistic-missileBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:30:32.485000+00:00Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/J2OT46IMSVO2LHG3HHCW3T5WGM.jpg?auth=1bb42dc711388997fd45b2f1aac58ca16ebd233c55b315fd77faa5f6343d7aff&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueYemen's Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-wunsch-the-reasoning-to-raise-the-minimum-reserve-requirement-is-not-very-clear-orBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:29:32.596000+00:00ECB's Wunsch: The reasoning to raise the minimum reserve requirement is not very clear or convincinghttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-wunsch-the-reasoning-to-raise-the-minimum-reserve-requirement-is-not-very-clear-or.svgECB's Wunsch: The reasoning to raise the minimum reserve requirement is not very clear or convincinghttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/what-is-crypto-bunker-mode-ethereum-s-justin-drake-warns-of-a-possible-ai-breakBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:27:32.865000+00:00What is Crypto Bunker Mode? Ethereum’s Justin Drake Warns of a Possible AI Breakhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/what-is-crypto-bunker-mode-ethereum-s-justin-drake-warns-of-a-possible-ai-break.svgWhat is Crypto Bunker Mode? Ethereum’s Justin Drake Warns of a Possible AI Breakhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ai-competition-is-pushing-prices-down-helping-customers-but-squeezing-profits-and-challeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:26:32.350000+00:00AI competition is pushing prices down, helping customers but squeezing profits and challenging high valuations, says Spiros Margaris. As users switch between OpenAI, Anthropic and cheaper models, companies are losing pricing power.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ai-competition-is-pushing-prices-down-helping-customers-but-squeezing-profits-and-challe.svgAI competition is pushing prices down, helping customers but squeezing profits and challenging high valuations, says Spiros Margaris. As users switch between OpenAI, Anthropic and cheaper models, companies are losing pricing power.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-death-of-a-lab-worker-from-a-siberian-plague-institute-has-sparked-concerns-around-tBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:21:32.339000+00:00The death of a lab worker from a Siberian plague institute has sparked concerns around the world. The U.S. has sent a diplomatic complaint to Russia over a lack of transparency, a U.S. official says. ABC News’ @​reevellp breaks down what we know. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/the-death-of-a-lab-worker-from-a-siberian-plague-institute-has-sparked-concerns-around-t.svgThe death of a lab worker from a Siberian plague institute has sparked concerns around the world. The U.S. has sent a diplomatic complaint to Russia over a lack of transparency, a U.S. official says. ABC News’ @​reevellp breaks down what we know. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/daniela-gabor-says-shadow-banking-s-continued-growth-since-2010-challenges-assumptions-tBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:21:32.265000+00:00Daniela Gabor says shadow banking’s continued growth since 2010 challenges assumptions that post-crisis reforms would curb the sector. Her forthcoming book argues technical fixes failed because the neoliberal state’s core bargains were left intact.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/daniela-gabor-says-shadow-banking-s-continued-growth-since-2010-challenges-assumptions-t.svgDaniela Gabor says shadow banking’s continued growth since 2010 challenges assumptions that post-crisis reforms would curb the sector. Her forthcoming book argues technical fixes failed because the neoliberal state’s core bargains were left intact.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/indian-shares-extend-losses-as-rbi-rate-hike-rising-oil-weighBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:20:35.314000+00:00Indian shares extend losses as RBI rate hike, rising oil weigh ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/HHYESEPKURLKNBUBRY6Y5P3HIY.jpg?auth=a820259c6f043e9e032203fc913ce5d65ee4ac08318cb0309b4bda108eb89e8c&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueIndian shares extend losses as RBI rate hike, rising oil weigh ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ripple-is-emerging-as-a-major-competitor-to-wall-street-banksBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:17:32.691000+00:00🚨 RIPPLE IS EMERGING AS A MAJOR COMPETITOR TO WALL STREET BANKS.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ripple-is-emerging-as-a-major-competitor-to-wall-street-banks.svg🚨 RIPPLE IS EMERGING AS A MAJOR COMPETITOR TO WALL STREET BANKS.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/xrp-news-brevan-howard-deal-broadens-ripple-s-scopeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:11:31.974000+00:00XRP News: Brevan Howard Deal Broadens Ripple's Scopehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/xrp-news-brevan-howard-deal-broadens-ripple-s-scope.svgXRP News: Brevan Howard Deal Broadens Ripple's Scopehttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/award-winning-kashmiri-filmmaker-arfat-sheikh-detained-by-us-immigration-authoritiesBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:10:32.303000+00:00Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration authorities ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/UPWWXXGZ3ZDL5M4W66EWOZVRKM.png?auth=ba7701b661297d5d41b0a5a31a96de94084a623f7ecd4feed0180a877b985a8e&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueAward-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration authorities ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/micron-technology-not-at-its-peak-at-least-not-yet-mu-investing-trading-stockmarketBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:10:32.098000+00:00Micron Technology: Not At Its Peak, At Least Not Yet $MU #investing #trading #stockmarkethttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/micron-technology-not-at-its-peak-at-least-not-yet-mu-investing-trading-stockmarket.svgMicron Technology: Not At Its Peak, At Least Not Yet $MU #investing #trading #stockmarkethttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/french-president-s-diplomatic-adviser-to-visit-chinaBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:09:32.010000+00:00French president's diplomatic adviser to visit Chinahttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/french-president-s-diplomatic-adviser-to-visit-china.svgFrench president's diplomatic adviser to visit Chinahttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-sleijpen-inflation-expectations-are-well-anchoredBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:05:31.951000+00:00ECB's Sleijpen: Inflation expectations are well anchoredhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-sleijpen-inflation-expectations-are-well-anchored.svgECB's Sleijpen: Inflation expectations are well anchoredhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/currency-strength-chart-strongest-chf-usd-cad-eur-jpy-nzd-gbp-aud-weakestBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:03:31.906000+00:00Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: CHF, USD, CAD, EUR, JPY, NZD, GBP, AUD - Weakesthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/currency-strength-chart-strongest-chf-usd-cad-eur-jpy-nzd-gbp-aud-weakest.svgCurrency Strength Chart: Strongest: CHF, USD, CAD, EUR, JPY, NZD, GBP, AUD - Weakesthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/saifedean-ammous-said-this-week-s-podcast-will-republish-his-original-2018-vienna-launchBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:01:32.108000+00:00Saifedean Ammous said this week’s podcast will republish his original 2018 Vienna launch talk for The Bitcoin Standard. The episode revisits the book’s founding bitcoin thesis as Ammous recently pointed to bitcoin’s long-term outperformance versus Treasuries.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/saifedean-ammous-said-this-week-s-podcast-will-republish-his-original-2018-vienna-launch.svgSaifedean Ammous said this week’s podcast will republish his original 2018 Vienna launch talk for The Bitcoin Standard. The episode revisits the book’s founding bitcoin thesis as Ammous recently pointed to bitcoin’s long-term outperformance versus Treasuries.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/china-border-town-can-t-shake-the-blues-despite-promise-of-bridge-to-north-koreaBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:01:31.912000+00:00China border town can't shake the blues despite promise of bridge to North Korea ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/JSD4YIBCJFL55O2MBNRYBDVFII.jpg?auth=20e5e9bbebaaf52f0a86fec89fafb4157ad45c915c25fc8c6ec636026dea29e5&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueChina border town can't shake the blues despite promise of bridge to North Korea ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/there-are-certain-studies-that-coffee-lovers-well-love-this-is-one-of-them-drinking-seveBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:00:34.924000+00:00There are certain studies that coffee lovers, well, love. This is one of them: Drinking several cups of caffeinated coffee or tea a day may protect against Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. Provided they don’t drink too much, that is.https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1024-512,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2024-09/240916-coffee-caffeine-heart-health-kh-d4d5cb.jpgThere are certain studies that coffee lovers, well, love. This is one of them: Drinking several cups of caffeinated coffee or tea a day may protect against Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. Provided they don’t drink too much, that is.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/microsoft-unveils-its-surface-laptop-called-ultra-a-high-end-laptop-powered-by-nvidia-chBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:00:33.880000+00:00Microsoft unveils its Surface laptop called Ultra, a high-end laptop powered by Nvidia chips and built to run AI agents on the device instead of in the cloud ▻https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/VV6KD5WC55P25AMNEKQFLH46AY.jpg?auth=e8665e0efdf62c5e52a577d329b51b6f2fea87e99cfaba6dbbdda52d3637d755&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueMicrosoft unveils its Surface laptop called Ultra, a high-end laptop powered by Nvidia chips and built to run AI agents on the device instead of in the cloud ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/president-trump-facing-protesters-and-a-poor-political-climate-fought-to-rally-texas-votBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T07:00:32.124000+00:00President Trump, facing protesters and a poor political climate, fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Wednesday night in a bid to stave off sweeping Democratic victories in the nation's most populous red state. Read more:https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/d125ec00-2bad-4740-90fb-6b6f15a66330/wirestory_cd12a03fd2a900699459678c3a77dd22_16x9.jpg?w=1600President Trump, facing protesters and a poor political climate, fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Wednesday night in a bid to stave off sweeping Democratic victories in the nation's most populous red state. Read more:https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-economic-growth-in-the-euro-area-has-been-quite-resilientBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:58:31.816000+00:00ECB's Moulin: Economic growth in the Euro area has been quite resilienthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-economic-growth-in-the-euro-area-has-been-quite-resilient.svgECB's Moulin: Economic growth in the Euro area has been quite resilienthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/samsung-brings-usdc-to-82m-galaxy-devices-samsung-wallet-will-support-usdc-transfers-onBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:57:32.820000+00:00🚨 SAMSUNG BRINGS USDC TO 82M GALAXY DEVICES Samsung Wallet will support USDC transfers on Solana and Sui across 82M eligible U.S. Galaxy devices, with the rollout starting in the last week of October. C ould Samsung’s move accelerate mainstream stablecoin adophttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/samsung-brings-usdc-to-82m-galaxy-devices-samsung-wallet-will-support-usdc-transfers-on.svg🚨 SAMSUNG BRINGS USDC TO 82M GALAXY DEVICES Samsung Wallet will support USDC transfers on Solana and Sui across 82M eligible U.S. Galaxy devices, with the rollout starting in the last week of October. C ould Samsung’s move accelerate mainstream stablecoin adophttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/new-claude-haiku-5-5-it-costs-75-less-than-the-old-haiku-4-5-same-fast-ai-much-cheaper-pBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:54:31.917000+00:00NEW: CLAUDE HAIKU 5.5 💥 IT COSTS 75% LESS THAN THE OLD HAIKU 4.5. SAME FAST AI. MUCH CHEAPER PRICE.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/new-claude-haiku-5-5-it-costs-75-less-than-the-old-haiku-4-5-same-fast-ai-much-cheaper-p.svgNEW: CLAUDE HAIKU 5.5 💥 IT COSTS 75% LESS THAN THE OLD HAIKU 4.5. 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MUCH CHEAPER PRICE.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-geopolitical-shock-is-transmitting-into-financial-shockBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:53:31.806000+00:00ECB's Moulin: Geopolitical shock is transmitting into financial shockhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-geopolitical-shock-is-transmitting-into-financial-shock.svgECB's Moulin: Geopolitical shock is transmitting into financial shockhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-we-don-t-see-second-round-effectsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:52:33.868000+00:00ECB's Moulin: We don't see second round effectshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-we-don-t-see-second-round-effects.svgECB's Moulin: We don't see second round effectshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-inflation-is-100-energy-in-the-euro-areaBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:52:33.291000+00:00ECB's Moulin: Inflation is 100% energy in the Euro areahttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-inflation-is-100-energy-in-the-euro-area.svgECB's Moulin: Inflation is 100% energy in the Euro areahttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-ecb-is-faced-with-an-inflationary-shockBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:52:31.997000+00:00ECB's Moulin: ECB is faced with an inflationary shockhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-moulin-ecb-is-faced-with-an-inflationary-shock.svgECB's Moulin: ECB is faced with an inflationary shockhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/morning-bid-sovereign-bonds-shouldered-aside-as-ai-takes-their-turfBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:50:33.027000+00:00Morning Bid: Sovereign bonds shouldered aside as AI takes their turf ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/3GFJ422VYFM57ITJ3ITNOMKR5M.jpg?auth=0848b32097ef35a1df49aa1d8f5a8173cafc6080b02e74a83ecc66b47b3fb36a&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueMorning Bid: Sovereign bonds shouldered aside as AI takes their turf ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/high-school-students-in-france-keep-up-blockades-at-campusesBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:46:32.204000+00:00High school students in France keep up blockades at campuseshttps://prod-fastly-eu-west-1.video.pscp.tv/Transcoding/v1/live_thumbnail/eu-west-1/eyJkIjowfQ/bylZPOdfJW7WSTBAK3yFNUAvB5dJMIlWVTm8vxkIXMb_0lcyLfyPULDAK9KYALFiT43Q5REpeaE_bqElAUBdSQ/latest.jpg?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCIsInZlcnNpb24iOiIyIn0.eyJBbGxvd2VkUHJvdG9jb2xzIjpbInRodW1iIl0sIkJyb2FkY2FzdElkIjoiMXlLQVB3Z2xyRW94YiIsIkdyYW50VHlwZSI6InJlYWQiLCJHcmFudGVkQXQiOjE3OTE0NDE5ODEsIkdyYW50ZWRUbyI6InR3LTE3OTE0NDE5ODEzNTkwNTQ5MyIsIlN0cmVhbU5hbWUiOiJieWxaUE9kZkpXN1dTVEJBSzN5Rk5VQXZCNWRKTUlsV1ZUbTh2eGtJWE1iXzBsY3lMZnlQVUxEQUs5S1lBTEZpVDQzUTVSRXBlYUVfYnFFbEFVQmRTUSIsImV4cCI6MTc5MTYxNDc4MX0.E15WhWbSoU1fF9RDBJ7YkBaYC3LkxCec6lx9c7uU8AI&service=proxsee&digest=URPAq2K7283zCMcysbaeZzLxASrtbLnRCLQCFPGj5zc&ts=895720990High school students in France keep up blockades at campuseshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/boj-osaka-branch-manager-financial-conditions-remain-loose-in-the-region-though-we-mustBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:46:31.900000+00:00BoJ Osaka Branch Manager: Financial conditions remain loose in the region, though we must be vigilant about the cumulative impact of rate hikes on funding conditions.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/boj-osaka-branch-manager-financial-conditions-remain-loose-in-the-region-though-we-must.svgBoJ Osaka Branch Manager: Financial conditions remain loose in the region, though we must be vigilant about the cumulative impact of rate hikes on funding conditions.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/us-lobbies-allies-to-cut-ties-to-anti-disinformation-conference-over-panel-critical-of-wBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:45:32.024000+00:00US lobbies allies to cut ties to anti-disinformation conference over panel critical of Washington, sources say ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/DX33MD4YINPMFCFN4EZTWYBEOI.jpg?auth=417090fee8fccfcef030d5267c4527cd85d6fee6cfaf68ee3c7c6a465a98a424&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueUS lobbies allies to cut ties to anti-disinformation conference over panel critical of Washington, sources say ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-sleijpen-energy-shock-is-quite-persistentBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:44:31.849000+00:00ECB's Sleijpen: Energy shock is quite persistenthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/ecb-s-sleijpen-energy-shock-is-quite-persistent.svgECB's Sleijpen: Energy shock is quite persistenthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/bitcoin-price-prediction-hawkish-fomc-minutes-oil-price-and-rising-yields-send-btc-belowBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:41:31.977000+00:00Bitcoin Price Prediction: Hawkish FOMC Minutes, Oil Price, and Rising Yields Send BTC Below 83Khttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/bitcoin-price-prediction-hawkish-fomc-minutes-oil-price-and-rising-yields-send-btc-below.svgBitcoin Price Prediction: Hawkish FOMC Minutes, Oil Price, and Rising Yields Send BTC Below 83Khttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/most-us-voters-say-trump-congress-don-t-take-ai-risks-seriously-reuters-ipsos-poll-findsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:40:32.645000+00:00Most US voters say Trump, Congress don't take AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/XU4I626NEZNXTBEPFQ2HOYM5SI.jpg?auth=def4ed70289100750525500924f42723213474e823db653169088ef7ad48f2f9&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueMost US voters say Trump, Congress don't take AI risks seriously, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/market-grayscale-s-zec-etf-sees-8-5m-in-net-daily-outflowsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:39:32.218000+00:00⚡️ MARKET: Grayscale’s $ZEC ETF sees $8.5M in net daily outflows.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/market-grayscale-s-zec-etf-sees-8-5m-in-net-daily-outflows.svg⚡️ MARKET: Grayscale’s $ZEC ETF sees $8.5M in net daily outflows.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/boj-osaka-branch-manager-big-firms-and-exporters-in-the-area-are-benefiting-from-the-weaBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:39:32.071000+00:00BoJ Osaka Branch Manager: Big firms and exporters in the area are benefiting from the weak Yen, while smaller, service-oriented firms are more vulnerable to the demerits of the weak yenhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/boj-osaka-branch-manager-big-firms-and-exporters-in-the-area-are-benefiting-from-the-wea.svgBoJ Osaka Branch Manager: Big firms and exporters in the area are benefiting from the weak Yen, while smaller, service-oriented firms are more vulnerable to the demerits of the weak yenhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/a-scuba-diving-instructor-in-the-philippines-stumbled-upon-a-sea-turtle-taking-a-nap-inBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:39:31.836000+00:00A scuba diving instructor in the Philippines stumbled upon a sea turtle taking a nap in an unusual spot. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/a-scuba-diving-instructor-in-the-philippines-stumbled-upon-a-sea-turtle-taking-a-nap-in.svgA scuba diving instructor in the Philippines stumbled upon a sea turtle taking a nap in an unusual spot. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/samsung-flags-80-billion-profit-on-ai-boom-highest-quarterly-for-any-tech-companyBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:35:31.474000+00:00Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/4JWZRVJJ2ZLE3D3MVGWUT6QEXM.jpg?auth=eff9c913b8628105a8ef7800558de7938eb08f6bfecad0feaae1ec471782f4df&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueSamsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-ethereum-price-cracks-2-600-as-polymarket-myriad-and-kalshi-bettors-size-up-whatBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:33:31.531000+00:00🚨 JUST IN: Ethereum price cracks $2,600 as Polymarket, Myriad and Kalshi bettors size up what comes next.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-ethereum-price-cracks-2-600-as-polymarket-myriad-and-kalshi-bettors-size-up-what.svg🚨 JUST IN: Ethereum price cracks $2,600 as Polymarket, Myriad and Kalshi bettors size up what comes next.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/token2049-franklntempletn-ceo-jenny-johnson-criticized-rival-tokenized-money-market-fundBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:31:33.487000+00:00🇸🇬 TOKEN2049: @​FranklnTempletn CEO Jenny Johnson criticized rival tokenized money-market funds, calling them “digital twins” that fail to capture the full benefits of blockchain 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BLACKROCK BOUGHT 1,426.47 BTC ($118.93M).https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/wintermute-sold-619-59-btc-51-7m-blackrock-bought-1-426-47-btc-118-93m.svgWINTERMUTE SOLD 619.59 BTC ($51.7M). BLACKROCK BOUGHT 1,426.47 BTC ($118.93M).https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/andrew-scott-s-aids-drama-elsinore-kicks-off-london-film-festivalBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:30:32.468000+00:00Andrew Scott's AIDS drama 'Elsinore' kicks off London Film Festival ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/QI3VXM3X6NOWTIKTQIFKR6CKK4.jpg?auth=aaa40e50e92e37cbf6912234490d2bc2244fdf5a3148cb8f524cd3e83be6d1f2&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueAndrew Scott's AIDS drama 'Elsinore' kicks off London Film Festival ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/president-trump-campaigned-for-republican-senate-candidate-ken-paxton-in-texas-urging-suBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:30:31.474000+00:00President Trump campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas, urging supporters to help Republicans win key midterm races. The rally was interrupted repeatedly by protesters, with at least a couple dozen removed from the venue ▻https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/NEILZ2UA7ZOANIREOQQKQX5MVU.jpg?auth=e34d480cbc790edf6d43eb71238ce95112ddb219d08e5b91c25faacdfabf46e3&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=truePresident Trump campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas, urging supporters to help Republicans win key midterm races. The rally was interrupted repeatedly by protesters, with at least a couple dozen removed from the venue ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/mohamed-el-erian-highlighted-a-sky-news-discussion-with-wilfred-frost-on-the-u-k-economyBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:26:32.329000+00:00Mohamed El-Erian highlighted a Sky News discussion with Wilfred Frost on the U.K. economy, markets and the budget. The backdrop is tighter global financial conditions, with focus on U.S. CPI and the 10-year Treasury yield at 5.22%, the highest since 2002.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/mohamed-el-erian-highlighted-a-sky-news-discussion-with-wilfred-frost-on-the-u-k-economy.svgMohamed El-Erian highlighted a Sky News discussion with Wilfred Frost on the U.K. economy, markets and the budget. The backdrop is tighter global financial conditions, with focus on U.S. CPI and the 10-year Treasury yield at 5.22%, the highest since 2002.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/gold-prices-recover-from-two-month-low-as-dollar-rally-stallsBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:20:30.757000+00:00Gold prices recover from two-month low as dollar rally stalls ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/GV5E2ZCNLBMD5AW2PI6CTIY4HY.jpg?auth=7e2d7f40543ba6ffc7491a644a3adcd8387b6e7f31be6e7d50fb6cb341594d44&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueGold prices recover from two-month low as dollar rally stalls ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/us-president-donald-trump-campaigned-for-republican-senate-candidate-ken-paxton-in-san-aBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:19:30.469000+00:00US President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, Texas, on October 7 urging supporters to help Republicans win key midterm races. The rally was interrupted repeatedly by protesters ▻https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/NEILZ2UA7ZOANIREOQQKQX5MVU.jpg?auth=e34d480cbc790edf6d43eb71238ce95112ddb219d08e5b91c25faacdfabf46e3&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueUS President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, Texas, on October 7 urging supporters to help Republicans win key midterm races. The rally was interrupted repeatedly by protesters ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/president-trump-on-wednesday-hailed-what-he-called-the-historic-enrollment-of-70-millionBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:17:30.420000+00:00President Trump on Wednesday hailed what he called the "historic" enrollment of 70 million American children into his Trump Accounts, calling them “a step to ensure every American child has a fair shot at the American Dream.”https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/f67debe8-71fb-4901-ad0a-1f6df211646b/donald-trump-6-rt-gmh-261007_1791394249915_hpMain_16x9.jpg?w=1600President Trump on Wednesday hailed what he called the "historic" enrollment of 70 million American children into his Trump Accounts, calling them “a step to ensure every American child has a fair shot at the American Dream.”https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/japan-s-pm-takaichi-we-will-work-to-keep-jgb-sales-around-fy-2025-s-40t-yenBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:13:32.805000+00:00Japan's PM Takaichi: We will work to keep JGB sales around FY 2025's 40T Yenhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/japan-s-pm-takaichi-we-will-work-to-keep-jgb-sales-around-fy-2025-s-40t-yen.svgJapan's PM Takaichi: We will work to keep JGB sales around FY 2025's 40T Yenhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/moneygram-launched-its-own-stablecoin-mgusd-deepening-the-payments-firm-s-push-into-digiBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:11:30.394000+00:00MoneyGram launched its own stablecoin, MGUSD, deepening the payments firm’s push into digital assets and cross-border payments, according to details from an interview highlighted by Henri Arslanian.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/moneygram-launched-its-own-stablecoin-mgusd-deepening-the-payments-firm-s-push-into-digi.svgMoneyGram launched its own stablecoin, MGUSD, deepening the payments firm’s push into digital assets and cross-border payments, according to details from an interview highlighted by Henri Arslanian.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/dollar-steady-near-18-month-high-after-fed-minutes-flag-inflation-risksBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:10:30.734000+00:00Dollar steady near 18-month high after Fed minutes flag inflation risks ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/G5JAJ7O7XRM7VNJT7OIT4DV4OM.jpg?auth=a72174bfd7a6814953dd2c484d6e7ad42140a35e36e99514060b738c18608aa6&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueDollar steady near 18-month high after Fed minutes flag inflation risks ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/spacex-a-great-company-priced-for-a-future-it-hasn-t-built-yet-spcx-stockmarket-financeBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:10:30.391000+00:00SpaceX: A Great Company Priced For A Future It Hasn't Built Yet $SPCX #stockmarket #finance #stockshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/spacex-a-great-company-priced-for-a-future-it-hasn-t-built-yet-spcx-stockmarket-finance.svgSpaceX: A Great Company Priced For A Future It Hasn't Built Yet $SPCX #stockmarket #finance #stockshttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/imf-paid-el-salvador-138-million-and-shut-the-bitcoin-buying-window-no-more-state-accumuBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:06:31.391000+00:00IMF PAID EL SALVADOR $138 MILLION AND SHUT THE BITCOIN BUYING WINDOW. NO MORE STATE ACCUMULATION BEYOND DOCUMENTED DONATIONS. THE STACK STAYS. THE SPREE DOES NOT.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/imf-paid-el-salvador-138-million-and-shut-the-bitcoin-buying-window-no-more-state-accumu.svgIMF PAID EL SALVADOR $138 MILLION AND SHUT THE BITCOIN BUYING WINDOW. NO MORE STATE ACCUMULATION BEYOND DOCUMENTED DONATIONS. THE STACK STAYS. THE SPREE DOES NOT.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/german-imports-mom-sa-actual-0-9-forecast-2-8-previous-5-7-macroBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:01:32.485000+00:00GERMAN IMPORTS MOM SA ACTUAL 0.9% (FORECAST 2.8%, PREVIOUS -5.7%) $MACROhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/german-imports-mom-sa-actual-0-9-forecast-2-8-previous-5-7-macro.svgGERMAN IMPORTS MOM SA ACTUAL 0.9% (FORECAST 2.8%, PREVIOUS -5.7%) $MACROhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/german-exports-mom-sa-actual-0-8-forecast-0-9-previous-0-8-macroBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:01:31.519000+00:00GERMAN EXPORTS MOM SA ACTUAL -0.8% (FORECAST 0.9%, PREVIOUS -0.8%) $MACROhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/german-exports-mom-sa-actual-0-8-forecast-0-9-previous-0-8-macro.svgGERMAN EXPORTS MOM SA ACTUAL -0.8% (FORECAST 0.9%, PREVIOUS -0.8%) $MACROhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/german-trade-balance-sa-actual-19-5b-forecast-19b-previous-21-3b-macroBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:01:30.510000+00:00GERMAN TRADE BALANCE SA ACTUAL 19.5B (FORECAST 19B, PREVIOUS 21.3B) $MACROhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/german-trade-balance-sa-actual-19-5b-forecast-19b-previous-21-3b-macro.svgGERMAN TRADE BALANCE SA ACTUAL 19.5B (FORECAST 19B, PREVIOUS 21.3B) $MACROhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/oil-rises-as-middle-east-supply-concerns-persist-amid-shipping-attacksBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:00:33.476000+00:00Oil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/3MA2ADNGIRKMBOKQMCZO5TRY3U.jpg?auth=ede0483b7519f56b9bea9303855509843d7e1f0beaf7b816f3556c8874afbc44&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueOil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/there-s-a-new-entrant-in-the-super-app-race-we-sat-down-with-gate-ceo-dr-han-han-gate-abBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T06:00:29.956000+00:00There's a new entrant in the super app race. We sat down with @​Gate CEO Dr. Han (@​Han Gate) about Gate Money and much more. Here’s a sneak peek—full interview out next week. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/there-s-a-new-entrant-in-the-super-app-race-we-sat-down-with-gate-ceo-dr-han-han-gate-ab.svgThere's a new entrant in the super app race. We sat down with @​Gate CEO Dr. Han (@​Han Gate) about Gate Money and much more. Here’s a sneak peek—full interview out next week. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/jan3-ceo-samson-mow-said-crypto-users-should-avoid-reusing-addresses-pushing-back-on-recBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:56:29.271000+00:00JAN3 CEO Samson Mow said crypto users should avoid reusing addresses, pushing back on recent remarks from an Ethereum researcher. He said there is no cause for alarm and reiterated that strict security practices remain the priority.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/jan3-ceo-samson-mow-said-crypto-users-should-avoid-reusing-addresses-pushing-back-on-rec.svgJAN3 CEO Samson Mow said crypto users should avoid reusing addresses, pushing back on recent remarks from an Ethereum researcher. He said there is no cause for alarm and reiterated that strict security practices remain the priority.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/water-bills-are-rising-nationwide-with-a-new-food-and-water-watch-study-finding-householBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:56:28.918000+00:00Water bills are rising nationwide, with a new Food & Water Watch study finding households now pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago. ▻https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/abc_news_default_2000x2000_update_16x9_992.jpgWater bills are rising nationwide, with a new Food & Water Watch study finding households now pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago. ▻https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/trump-says-he-may-ask-fbi-to-look-into-nolan-wells-deathBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:50:31.272000+00:00Trump says he may ask FBI to look into Nolan Wells death ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/SZOXE6UNXFLULF426YAVPO4OPM.jpg?auth=3ecbc39beb929d6e9387f9241eaf40cef5be7465ea9a2e332e0ff06e25d988d9&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueTrump says he may ask FBI to look into Nolan Wells death ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/blackrock-etf-clients-have-sold-116-05-million-worth-of-ethBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:46:28.772000+00:00BLACKROCK ETF CLIENTS HAVE SOLD $116.05 MILLION WORTH OF $ETH.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/blackrock-etf-clients-have-sold-116-05-million-worth-of-eth.svgBLACKROCK ETF CLIENTS HAVE SOLD $116.05 MILLION WORTH OF $ETH.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/the-notion-that-stocks-and-bonds-follow-a-rational-path-has-been-widely-debunked-but-areBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:45:28.808000+00:00🔊 The notion that stocks and bonds follow a rational path has been widely debunked. But are idiosyncrasies becoming more visible? On this episode of The Big View podcast, Peter Thal Larsen and Alex Edmans debate how the rules of investing have changedhttps://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/NOEXEC4C45BA5IOFTATHSPA3WI.jpg?auth=b55802fbea2f258b6c8152311ca3ecc5bd9a09ddedf8edf40ea78b2fcb94ae31&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=true🔊 The notion that stocks and bonds follow a rational path has been widely debunked. But are idiosyncrasies becoming more visible? On this episode of The Big View podcast, Peter Thal Larsen and Alex Edmans debate how the rules of investing have changedhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-greece-is-a-model-allyBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:44:28.909000+00:00US Secretary of State Rubio: Greece is a model allyhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-greece-is-a-model-ally.svgUS Secretary of State Rubio: Greece is a model allyhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-on-nato-germans-have-stepped-up-to-do-their-partBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:43:28.795000+00:00US Secretary of State Rubio on NATO: Germans have stepped up to do their parthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-on-nato-germans-have-stepped-up-to-do-their-part.svgUS Secretary of State Rubio on NATO: Germans have stepped up to do their parthttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/shell-chevron-cut-gulf-of-mexico-output-as-tropical-storm-isaias-approachesBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:40:28.813000+00:00Shell, Chevron cut Gulf of Mexico output as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/5XB5MXAIAFPY3MBT4HGXQXAJ3E.jpg?auth=28ce392e9cbb1d4fa3581ea41bb32b2c28ca104f9aec2e911b81a921193abb68&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueShell, Chevron cut Gulf of Mexico output as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/dean-baker-says-a-sharp-stock-market-decline-could-erase-large-fortunes-and-expose-how-mBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:36:28.726000+00:00Dean Baker says a sharp stock-market decline could erase large fortunes and expose how much billionaire wealth depends on elevated asset prices. He pointed to Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, while reiterating broader recession risks from a bubble unwind.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/dean-baker-says-a-sharp-stock-market-decline-could-erase-large-fortunes-and-expose-how-m.svgDean Baker says a sharp stock-market decline could erase large fortunes and expose how much billionaire wealth depends on elevated asset prices. He pointed to Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, while reiterating broader recession risks from a bubble unwind.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/a-health-care-company-announced-monday-that-it-has-received-authorization-for-a-pilot-prBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:33:30.455000+00:00A health care company announced Monday that it has received authorization for a pilot program in Utah allowing artificial intelligence to issue initial prescriptions, including acne treatment.https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/2a024642-7f06-4f7f-aa8f-4d4118574eab/phone-gty-er-261006_1791317939542_hpMain_16x9t.jpg?w=1600A health care company announced Monday that it has received authorization for a pilot program in Utah allowing artificial intelligence to issue initial prescriptions, including acne treatment.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/economist-richard-baldwin-says-a-u-s-value-added-tax-could-help-improve-the-country-s-deBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:31:28.809000+00:00Economist Richard Baldwin says a U.S. value-added tax could help improve the country’s debt position by boosting government revenue, highlighting tax policy as a tool to strengthen fiscal stability.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/economist-richard-baldwin-says-a-u-s-value-added-tax-could-help-improve-the-country-s-de.svgEconomist Richard Baldwin says a U.S. value-added tax could help improve the country’s debt position by boosting government revenue, highlighting tax policy as a tool to strengthen fiscal stability.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/former-taiwan-president-tsai-tells-us-audience-of-sustained-chinese-pressureBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:30:29.178000+00:00Former Taiwan President Tsai tells US audience of 'sustained' Chinese pressure ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/HFBNTCYVHVP7VJR4E3LYSOI5DQ.jpg?auth=f3c2d1f34c95b8a58a9c5787fe1a8c5a447d1f36c913c2314329a7ddb6dec916&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueFormer Taiwan President Tsai tells US audience of 'sustained' Chinese pressure ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-blackrock-etf-clients-sell-207-67-million-worth-of-btcBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:26:28.686000+00:00🚨 JUST IN: BLACKROCK ETF CLIENTS SELL $207.67 MILLION WORTH OF $BTC.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/media/post/news/2026/10/08/just-in-blackrock-etf-clients-sell-207-67-million-worth-of-btc.svg🚨 JUST IN: BLACKROCK ETF CLIENTS SELL $207.67 MILLION WORTH OF $BTC.https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/protests-over-housing-continue-in-spainBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:21:29.598000+00:00Protests over housing continue in Spainhttps://prod-fastly-eu-west-1.video.pscp.tv/Transcoding/v1/live_thumbnail/eu-west-1/eyJkIjowfQ/Pclj0d6nkyDg6XCEdiaI6j7P4TpzPH3z9iE96SrMuGalwlG7qlljJL2tAwlNYWiXvVkuv_DWiNZbyvwQvMd5dw/latest.jpg?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCIsInZlcnNpb24iOiIyIn0.eyJBbGxvd2VkUHJvdG9jb2xzIjpbInRodW1iIl0sIkJyb2FkY2FzdElkIjoiMXJ4bXFwRWxRTlZ4eSIsIkdyYW50VHlwZSI6InJlYWQiLCJHcmFudGVkQXQiOjE3OTE0MzY4OTEsIkdyYW50ZWRUbyI6InR3LTE3OTE0MzY4OTAzMzAzNTk2MiIsIlN0cmVhbU5hbWUiOiJQY2xqMGQ2bmt5RGc2WENFZGlhSTZqN1A0VHB6UEgzejlpRTk2U3JNdUdhbHdsRzdxbGxqSkwydEF3bE5ZV2lYdlZrdXZfRFdpTlpieXZ3UXZNZDVkdyIsImV4cCI6MTc5MTYwOTY5MX0.wKMAASRMiszbrPzAyLBwbLMzoHLrWgeeCzBr3cXAG6E&service=proxsee&digest=hp8hHz9Fy0BOif24nI43HgJXE8qn5doZoftp2CL6r_k&ts=895718445Protests over housing continue in Spainhttps://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/asia-shares-slip-bonds-submerged-in-tide-of-ai-debtBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:20:30.840000+00:00Asia shares slip, bonds submerged in tide of AI debt ↧https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/4GTPNAX7Z5LYNCIC5KVFOG4MUQ.jpg?auth=6e57564dc68f026a26b8f9b5d71cd5968172ebbe2a445a2b62e738de7a15b89b&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueAsia shares slip, bonds submerged in tide of AI debt ↧https://alerts.bankingwithbilly.com/post/news/2026/10/08/thai-business-owner-kavita-wongyakasem-fears-she-may-die-before-she-has-paid-back-all-heBanking With Billy Alertsen2026-10-08T05:20:29.790000+00:00Thai business owner Kavita Wongyakasem fears she may die before she has paid back all her debt. She owes 10 million baht to seven financial institutions and a further 2.1 million baht to informal lenders, up from a total 8 million baht three years ago ▻https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/ZF45ZGBQOFJMRBZ5MSRKWQWW7E.jpg?auth=bae3c1d3e059ced9af928ca9beb2b8faab550ec6e0c86482877160b18d3c1c28&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=trueThai business owner Kavita Wongyakasem fears she may die before she has paid back all her debt. 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