Business & Finance
XRP’s ETFs Are $160 Million Behind Solana’s and Closing. Solana’s Funds Have Had Outflows on Six of Seven October Days.
Solana ETFs have been bleeding cash for most of October while XRP funds keep pulling in fresh investment, and the gap between them is shrinking fast.
MAS Plans Next Phase of Wholesale CBDC Settlement With Tokenised Bills
Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to use wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle tokenised MAS Bills.
SUI Price Eyes A Breakout Toward $1.41 As Sui TVL Reaches $523.5 Million
Sui’s decentralized finance ecosystem is gaining attention after Haedal surpassed 10 million WAL tokens staked in haWAL, its liquid staking token on the network. The development comes as Sui’s total value locked reaches $523.5 million.
Ethereum ETFs Lose $542M as Solana Funds End 14-Week Streak
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs suffered $542.1 million in net outflows during the week ended October 9, marking their heaviest weekly loss since January.
Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
Technology & AI
Asos hackers claim responsibility for Air France-KLM data breach
Monday 12 October 2026 2:10 pm The group behind the hack of fast-fashion retailer Asos have claimed responsibility for a data breach of airline group Air France-KLM, City AM can reveal.
The growing risk of SaaS sprawl requires a smarter approach to integration
As organizations race to adopt SaaS applications and AI-powered tools, shadow integration has become a more dangerous and often overlooked entry point for modern breaches.
Satya Nadella warns of AI insider risks, seeks stronger safety controls | Artificial Intelligence News
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has called for stronger controls over advanced artificial intelligence (AI), warning that companies cannot rely on model developers alone to ensure their safe use.
AWS AI Partnership Might Change The Case For Investing In Braze Stock (BRZE)
Scan beyond Braze and consider other AI driven customer engagement plays by zeroing in on the 38 AI small caps that are already building around similar generative AI workflows.
B.AI upgrades its multimodal matrix and responses API, aiming to build the ‘AWS of AI’
Following B.AI’s daily token throughput powerfully surpassing 1.51T, the platform’s ecosystem development has accelerated once again.
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO Envoy Concludes Second Visit to Mauritania
The Secretary General's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Mr Javier Colomina, returned to Nouakchott, Mauritania for an official visit on 8 October 2026.
Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20
“AI therefore requires our continued close attention alongside careful management by financial institutions,” Bailey wrote. The FSB submitted the letter to Group of Twenty (G20) finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of their Thursday meeting.
Nobel peace laureate slams Trump’s new ICC sanctions as ‘unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.
The Importer of Record Is Becoming the Center of Customs Compliance
Importers have traditionally treated customs compliance as a transaction-level exercise. Simply classify the product, calculate the duty, file the entry, and keep the records. That model is now becoming difficult to sustain.
Video. ‘NATO’s KPI is peace’, Latvia’s foreign minister says
Baiba Braže, Latvia's foreign minister, believes NATO's eastern flank is well protected at a time when it is facing heightened tensions. Latvia and its Baltic neighbours are once again on alert amid growing concerns over Russian drones and airspace violations.
Science & Green Tech
WindEurope: Wind Energy and Nature Protection Can Advance Together – News and Statistics
WindEurope used the Brussels Night of Darkness to argue that wind energy and nature protection can advance together, according to WindEurope.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion over five years in quantum computing and U.S. science
Nvidia said on Oct. 12 it will invest and provide support totaling $1 billion over the next five years to advance superintelligence technology development in U.S. science and quantum computing. Quantum computing, healthcare and energy security are key target areas.
Dutch green hydrogen projects need long term price support to attract investment
Green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands may need long term revenue support to secure investment, according to a study assessing a 200 MW alkaline electrolyser in the Rotterdam Rijnmond industrial cluster.
DNA Cleanup Market To 2035: NGS and CRISPR Demand to Accelerate Growth – News and Statistics
According to the latest IndexBox report on the global DNA Cleanup market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
Is Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Still Reasonable After A 7x Run?
Quantum Computing has seen its share price swing sharply in recent years, which raises a direct question for anyone looking at the stock today.
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Cedar Rapids forum to focus on families navigating mental health, recovery
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Families dealing with a loved one’s mental health or substance use concerns will be the focus of a free public forum next weekend in Cedar Rapids.
MP urges NHS bosses to stop Bishop Auckland ward move
The trust revealed earlier this week that it would move Ward 7, the frailty unit, from Bishop Auckland to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago.
AI skin cancer triage to roll out across NHS South East
The technology will be used to triage skin cancer referrals in what has been described as the largest rollout of autonomous medical AI in NHS history.
MSU Mental Health Research Connect hosts panel discussing mental health care
Twelve years ago while directing the National Institute for Mental Health in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tom Insel spoke to mental health advocates about real-time brain activity, sharing material focused on revolutionizing understanding of the human brain.
Work
9 stories on the growing pains of AI at work
Religious accommodation requests to opt out of artificial intelligence tools. AI assistance in making hiring and layoff decisions leading to lawsuits. AI-generated work employees submit without understanding.
The “creator economy” doesn’t actually exist
While it’s easy to point and laugh at people whose grand predictions about the future turn out to be less-than-accurate, we rarely stop to mention those rare individuals who seem to scry the shape of tomorrow.
Skills for the Future of Work: Leaders Weigh In
Skills for the future of work are becoming more important as careers, industries, and organizations continue to change. New technology is changing how work gets done. Expectations are shifting. Career paths are becoming less predictable.
Stakeholders invited to shape the future of work-based migration to the UK
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into work-based immigration, looking at how migration links to skills and training policy, and what role migration should play in tackling UK labour shortages.
Cyviz and SWISS Create Flexible Collaboration Hub for Hybrid Work at Scale
OSLO, Norway Cyviz AS has delivered a flexible collaboration hub for Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (SWISS), designed to support hybrid meetings, workshops, training, town halls, and internal events at scale.
Entertainment
JJ Foodservice gains 300 customers through TikTok Shop pilot | News
JJ Foodservice has gained 300 new customers thanks to its new TikTok Shop channel. It comes after the wholesaler launched a pilot in July, which it described as being “the first shop of its kind in UK foodservice wholesale”.
Celebrities at the Singapore Grand Prix 2026
By Larissa Wong - published 12 Oct 2026 Fast cars, A-list arrivals and plenty of off-track star power: The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is as much a celebrity spectacle as it is a sporting event.
Man who made $8 million in AI streaming fraud scheme given 18-month prison sentence
Michael Smith – the North Carolina man who was found guilty of a scheme to use bots listening to his AI-generated music to generate $8 million in streaming revenue – has been given an 18-month prison sentence.
The French are obsessed with our Royal Family
Buckingham Palace has never known such a box-office success. ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ is the hottest ticket in town and the most visited exhibition in the Royal Collection Trust’s history.
“Real Housewives” alum Brandi Glanville’s father dies at 77: ‘I hate this life right now’
Brandi Glanville is mourning the loss of her father, Guy Glanville. He was 77. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum announced the sad news on Saturday, telling followers on X, "My dad died, I'm gutted I hate this life…
Business & Finance
XRP’s ETFs Are $160 Million Behind Solana’s and Closing. Solana’s Funds Have Had Outflows on Six of Seven October Days.
Solana ETFs have been bleeding cash for most of October while XRP funds keep pulling in fresh investment, and the gap between them is shrinking fast.
MAS Plans Next Phase of Wholesale CBDC Settlement With Tokenised Bills
Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to use wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle tokenised MAS Bills.
SUI Price Eyes A Breakout Toward $1.41 As Sui TVL Reaches $523.5 Million
Sui’s decentralized finance ecosystem is gaining attention after Haedal surpassed 10 million WAL tokens staked in haWAL, its liquid staking token on the network. The development comes as Sui’s total value locked reaches $523.5 million.
Ethereum ETFs Lose $542M as Solana Funds End 14-Week Streak
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs suffered $542.1 million in net outflows during the week ended October 9, marking their heaviest weekly loss since January.
Saudi Auto Parts Startup Autobia Raises $12 Million Series A
The round was led by Artal Capital, with participation from Aljazira Capital and Wa’ed Ventures.
Technology & AI
Asos hackers claim responsibility for Air France-KLM data breach
Monday 12 October 2026 2:10 pm The group behind the hack of fast-fashion retailer Asos have claimed responsibility for a data breach of airline group Air France-KLM, City AM can reveal.
The growing risk of SaaS sprawl requires a smarter approach to integration
As organizations race to adopt SaaS applications and AI-powered tools, shadow integration has become a more dangerous and often overlooked entry point for modern breaches.
Satya Nadella warns of AI insider risks, seeks stronger safety controls | Artificial Intelligence News
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has called for stronger controls over advanced artificial intelligence (AI), warning that companies cannot rely on model developers alone to ensure their safe use.
AWS AI Partnership Might Change The Case For Investing In Braze Stock (BRZE)
Scan beyond Braze and consider other AI driven customer engagement plays by zeroing in on the 38 AI small caps that are already building around similar generative AI workflows.
B.AI upgrades its multimodal matrix and responses API, aiming to build the ‘AWS of AI’
Following B.AI’s daily token throughput powerfully surpassing 1.51T, the platform’s ecosystem development has accelerated once again.
Geopolitics & Trade
NATO Envoy Concludes Second Visit to Mauritania
The Secretary General's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Mr Javier Colomina, returned to Nouakchott, Mauritania for an official visit on 8 October 2026.
Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20
“AI therefore requires our continued close attention alongside careful management by financial institutions,” Bailey wrote. The FSB submitted the letter to Group of Twenty (G20) finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of their Thursday meeting.
Nobel peace laureate slams Trump’s new ICC sanctions as ‘unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.
The Importer of Record Is Becoming the Center of Customs Compliance
Importers have traditionally treated customs compliance as a transaction-level exercise. Simply classify the product, calculate the duty, file the entry, and keep the records. That model is now becoming difficult to sustain.
Video. ‘NATO’s KPI is peace’, Latvia’s foreign minister says
Baiba Braže, Latvia's foreign minister, believes NATO's eastern flank is well protected at a time when it is facing heightened tensions. Latvia and its Baltic neighbours are once again on alert amid growing concerns over Russian drones and airspace violations.
Science & Green Tech
WindEurope: Wind Energy and Nature Protection Can Advance Together – News and Statistics
WindEurope used the Brussels Night of Darkness to argue that wind energy and nature protection can advance together, according to WindEurope.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion over five years in quantum computing and U.S. science
Nvidia said on Oct. 12 it will invest and provide support totaling $1 billion over the next five years to advance superintelligence technology development in U.S. science and quantum computing. Quantum computing, healthcare and energy security are key target areas.
Dutch green hydrogen projects need long term price support to attract investment
Green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands may need long term revenue support to secure investment, according to a study assessing a 200 MW alkaline electrolyser in the Rotterdam Rijnmond industrial cluster.
DNA Cleanup Market To 2035: NGS and CRISPR Demand to Accelerate Growth – News and Statistics
According to the latest IndexBox report on the global DNA Cleanup market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture.
Is Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock Still Reasonable After A 7x Run?
Quantum Computing has seen its share price swing sharply in recent years, which raises a direct question for anyone looking at the stock today.
Mobility
Travel
Lifestyle
Cedar Rapids forum to focus on families navigating mental health, recovery
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Families dealing with a loved one’s mental health or substance use concerns will be the focus of a free public forum next weekend in Cedar Rapids.
MP urges NHS bosses to stop Bishop Auckland ward move
The trust revealed earlier this week that it would move Ward 7, the frailty unit, from Bishop Auckland to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
NEW YORK – Karl-Anthony Towns has been traded from Minnesota, lost the conference finals and won the NBA title for his childhood team — and still feels he is in the period of grief that began six years ago.
AI skin cancer triage to roll out across NHS South East
The technology will be used to triage skin cancer referrals in what has been described as the largest rollout of autonomous medical AI in NHS history.
MSU Mental Health Research Connect hosts panel discussing mental health care
Twelve years ago while directing the National Institute for Mental Health in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tom Insel spoke to mental health advocates about real-time brain activity, sharing material focused on revolutionizing understanding of the human brain.
Work
9 stories on the growing pains of AI at work
Religious accommodation requests to opt out of artificial intelligence tools. AI assistance in making hiring and layoff decisions leading to lawsuits. AI-generated work employees submit without understanding.
The “creator economy” doesn’t actually exist
While it’s easy to point and laugh at people whose grand predictions about the future turn out to be less-than-accurate, we rarely stop to mention those rare individuals who seem to scry the shape of tomorrow.
Skills for the Future of Work: Leaders Weigh In
Skills for the future of work are becoming more important as careers, industries, and organizations continue to change. New technology is changing how work gets done. Expectations are shifting. Career paths are becoming less predictable.
Stakeholders invited to shape the future of work-based migration to the UK
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into work-based immigration, looking at how migration links to skills and training policy, and what role migration should play in tackling UK labour shortages.
Cyviz and SWISS Create Flexible Collaboration Hub for Hybrid Work at Scale
OSLO, Norway Cyviz AS has delivered a flexible collaboration hub for Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (SWISS), designed to support hybrid meetings, workshops, training, town halls, and internal events at scale.
Entertainment
JJ Foodservice gains 300 customers through TikTok Shop pilot | News
JJ Foodservice has gained 300 new customers thanks to its new TikTok Shop channel. It comes after the wholesaler launched a pilot in July, which it described as being “the first shop of its kind in UK foodservice wholesale”.
Celebrities at the Singapore Grand Prix 2026
By Larissa Wong - published 12 Oct 2026 Fast cars, A-list arrivals and plenty of off-track star power: The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is as much a celebrity spectacle as it is a sporting event.
Man who made $8 million in AI streaming fraud scheme given 18-month prison sentence
Michael Smith – the North Carolina man who was found guilty of a scheme to use bots listening to his AI-generated music to generate $8 million in streaming revenue – has been given an 18-month prison sentence.
The French are obsessed with our Royal Family
Buckingham Palace has never known such a box-office success. ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ is the hottest ticket in town and the most visited exhibition in the Royal Collection Trust’s history.
“Real Housewives” alum Brandi Glanville’s father dies at 77: ‘I hate this life right now’
Brandi Glanville is mourning the loss of her father, Guy Glanville. He was 77. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum announced the sad news on Saturday, telling followers on X, "My dad died, I'm gutted I hate this life…
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Asos hackers claim responsibility for Air France-KLM data breach
Monday 12 October 2026 2:10 pm The group behind the hack of fast-fashion retailer Asos have claimed responsibility for a data breach of airline group Air France-KLM, City AM can reveal.
XRP’s ETFs Are $160 Million Behind Solana’s and Closing. Solana’s Funds Have Had Outflows on Six of Seven October Days.
Solana ETFs have been bleeding cash for most of October while XRP funds keep pulling in fresh investment, and the gap between them is shrinking fast.
JJ Foodservice gains 300 customers through TikTok Shop pilot | News
JJ Foodservice has gained 300 new customers thanks to its new TikTok Shop channel. It comes after the wholesaler launched a pilot in July, which it described as being “the first shop of its kind in UK foodservice wholesale”.
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Monday 12 October 2026 2:10 pm The group behind the hack of fast-fashion retailer Asos have claimed responsibility for a data breach of airline group Air France-KLM, City AM can reveal.
XRP’s ETFs Are $160 Million Behind Solana’s and Closing. Solana’s Funds Have Had Outflows on Six of Seven October Days.
Solana ETFs have been bleeding cash for most of October while XRP funds keep pulling in fresh investment, and the gap between them is shrinking fast.
JJ Foodservice gains 300 customers through TikTok Shop pilot | News
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