OpenAI discovered AI can secretly communicate via CPUs; Vercel’s CEO replicated the experiment, showing AI can still communicate even when CPU cores are isolated.

According to an official announcement, payment technology firm ACI Worldwide (ACIW) and USDC issuer Circle (CRCL) have announced a partnership. The two will leverage ACI’s cloud-native intelligent payment orchestration platform ACI Connetic and Circle’s USDC infrastructure to help financial institutions integrate stablecoin settlements into their existing payment operations, bridging traditional payment systems with digital asset infrastructure. The project will initially focus on Colombia, where ACI provides core infrastructure for the country’s interconnected instant payment system Bre-B. The pair plans to explore how stablecoins like USDC can work in tandem with the existing real-time interbank payment system to build a more interconnected multi-track payment network. The partnership aims to help financial institutions evaluate stablecoin settlement models within their familiar operating environments, enabling integration with traditional payment channels, treasury management, governance frameworks, and settlement workflows.

According to Bloomberg, PayPal Holdings raised its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance to approximately $5.60, up from the $5.38 figure it announced in July this year. The company’s performance has improved as growth in its core business units is showing results, while potential acquisition opportunities remain. PayPal’s third-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $1.45, beating the average analyst estimate of $1.31.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his administration is exploring the possibility of cooperation with U.S. partners. (Jinshi)

Wintermute stated in a report that Bitcoin fell 2.43% last week, marking its third consecutive weekly decline, breaking below the $82,500 support level and retesting the $80,000 threshold. On the macro front, rising energy prices and inflation concerns have replaced AI financing issues as the main market risks. Bitcoin’s recent performance is highly correlated with the Nasdaq and AI-related stocks, while ETF fund flows have also started to show two-way volatility. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and policy stance will be a key catalyst for Bitcoin’s short-term movement. If Bitcoin fails to hold the $80,000 level, the next critical support is $76,000; a valid break below this level could push prices further down to the $70,000 range. In the short term, Bitcoin needs to reclaim the $82,000 to $82,500 range to resume its uptrend. If the Fed signals a hawkish tilt, markets may reassess expectations for a December rate hike, driving up yields and intensifying downward pressure on Bitcoin; if the policy statement leaves room for the December decision, it could create conditions for Bitcoin’s rebound. Currently, the market lacks directional confidence and will remain cautious ahead of the Fed’s decision, the U.S. third-quarter GDP data, and September personal consumption expenditures (PCE) figures. If the Fed signals a dovish tilt but subsequent PCE inflation comes in higher than expected, markets may sell off tech stocks due to renewed inflationary pressure, dragging down Bitcoin. The firm emphasized that it is not definitively bearish at present, but remains cautious until Bitcoin reclaims the $82,500 level.

According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, BlackRock has transferred 1,698 BTC (valued at approximately $135.59 million) from its IBIT Bitcoin ETF wallet to Coinbase Prime, likely in preparation for a sale.

Galaxy Digital announced its Q3 2026 financial results, reporting a net profit of $323 million, diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66, and adjusted EPS of $0.83 for the period. Adjusted gross profit came in at $569 million, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $455 million. As of September 30, the company’s total equity stood at $3 billion, while its holdings of cash, stablecoins, and U.S. Treasuries totaled $4.9 billion. Year-to-date, Galaxy Digital has repurchased 9.8 million shares, and secured board approval for an additional $200 million share repurchase program. Operationally, the company expanded its total data center power capacity to over 5.7 gigawatts, and completed a $3.5 billion senior secured note offering to fund the second phase of its Helios I project.