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European consumer authorities have opened eleven coordinated actions against ten video games companies over the way they sell and price in-game virtual currencies, the European Commission <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_2018" target="_blank" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS" rel="nofollow">said</a> Wednesday. The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, which groups national enforcement bodies and is coordinated by the Commission, named Activision Blizzard UK, Crytek, InnoGames, King.com, Mojang, Plarium Europe, PLR Worldwide Sales, Riot Games, Supercell and Ubisoft EMEA in a <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/document/75ff33d4-77a6-4f14-916a-766a8c6c281c_en" target="_blank" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS" rel="nofollow">joint statement</a>. The games are Diablo Immortal, Call of Duty Mobile, Hunt: Showdown 1896, Forge of Empires, Candy Crush Saga, Minecraft, Mech Arena, Gardenscapes, Valorant, Clash of Clans and For Honor, picked for their broad reach, availability across devices and range of age ratings. The actions follow <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/8af13e88-6540-436c-b137-9853e7fe866a_en?filename=Key+principles+on+in-game+virtual+currencies.pdf" target="_blank" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS" rel="nofollow">key principles</a> the network published in March 2025. Those say the real-world price of in-game items and currency must be shown prominently, that traders should not mix several currencies or require repeated exchanges in ways that obscure cost, and that players should not be pushed into buying more currency than an item needs. Bundles that deliberately mismatch item prices, leaving players with a stranded balance, are among the practices to avoid. Players also keep a 14-day right of withdrawal, the principles say, including for virtual currency they have bought but not spent. Contract terms granting companies the unilateral right to change the value of in-game currency, or to close accounts without the possibility of contesting it, are flagged as unfair. Children are treated as always vulnerable, and any game not aimed exclusively at adults should expect a significant share of under-18 players. It also classes high spenders as a vulnerable group, saying so-called whales "are likely to struggle with impulse control or gambling disorders" and that games built around them face a stricter fairness test. Crypto sits outside all of it. A footnote excludes <a href="/?post_type=post&p=5742" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS">><span class="sc-fe458747-4 eaOPgC">cryptocurrencies</span></a> and similar digital currencies that work as an alternative form of payment using encryption, along with virtual currencies as defined in the EU's fifth anti-money laundering directive. Currencies that can only be earned through play, and never bought, are excluded too. The regime is aimed squarely at currencies bought with real money inside closed game economies. The acti
Ghana's crypto market reaches $21 billion, becoming the fifth-largest market in sub-Saharan Africa.
CoinWorld data: According to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ghana's crypto market has become the fifth-largest market in sub-Saharan Africa, with annual digital asset trading volume estimated at about $21 billion. The IMF pointed out that Ghana's crypto industry has grown large enough to pose new licensing and regulatory challenges for the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission. An estimated 8% to 17% of the population has bought or sold cryptocurrencies, although retail remittance use remains relatively small. Ghana's regulators expect that the virtual asset ecosystem now serves more than 3 million users. In a policy statement on September 28, the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission said that digital assets can no longer remain outside the country's financial regulatory system.
Apple's 50-year journey: How the iPhone maker became a $4.85 trillion giant
According to news from Bijie, Fortune reports that Apple's history is often described as a progression of blockbuster devices, and among them the most successful device—the iPhone—remains the company's powerful engine, expected to account for about half of sales in 2025. Over the past 50 years, Apple has not only captivated the public with its inspired product design, but also built a division that barely existed 15 years ago and now covers the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV, Payments, Advertising, and more, and is expected to account for more than a quarter of this year's revenue. Data shows that Apple has truly gone global, with the United States contributing 36% of sales, Europe close behind at 27%, and the rest of the Americas and Asia-Pacific accounting for one third. At the same time, Apple's number of stores has exceeded 500, with non-U.S. stores driving most of the expansion. Financially, Apple's rise has also been extraordinary: annual profit grew from about $2 billion in 2006 to $112 billion in 2025. Finally, investors who failed to invest in Apple early may feel regret: a $10,000 investment at its 1980 initial public offering had grown to $40.5 million by mid-2026.
U.S. manufacturing continued to grow in September, with the PMI hitting a more than three-year high.
According to CoinWorld news, the pace of growth in U.S. manufacturing accelerated again in September, with the PMI reaching its highest level since May 2022. Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said a surge in new orders prompted factories to significantly increase production and boost hiring. Although the continued decline in export orders was disappointing, the buildup of safety stock continued to support demand. Factors such as accelerating economic growth, increased hiring, and higher price indicators will intensify market speculation that the Federal Reserve is about to raise interest rates further.
U.S. manufacturing continued to grow in September, with the PMI hitting a more than three-year high.
According to CoinWorld news, the pace of U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated again in September, with the PMI reaching its highest level since May 2022. A surge in new orders prompted factories to significantly increase production and add workers, while backlogs continued to build and suppliers grew increasingly busy, indicating that capacity has become tight and companies are striving to meet demand from both consumers and the business sector. This is especially true for investment in and production of machinery and equipment, which is related to the growth in AI-related spending. Although the continued decline in export orders is disappointing, the buildup of safety stocks due to concerns about prices and supply chains also continues to support demand. While this sends an encouraging signal for further growth in manufacturing capacity in the coming months, signs that demand exceeds supply also mean that inflationary pressure remains a key area of concern, especially with oil prices high. Factors such as accelerating economic growth, increased hiring, and rising price indicators will intensify market speculation that the Federal Reserve is about to raise interest rates further.
Trump: AI data centers will bring direct economic benefits to communities
Trump said communities hosting AI data centers could receive direct economic benefits, including teacher bonuses or resident subsidies, as the government pushes to expand AI infrastructure. He called the idea a potential "dividend," arguing that communities should share in the economic benefits brought by large data center investments. Trump opposed criticism of data centers, saying these projects can create jobs, generate tax revenue, and strengthen local economies. The government is requiring data center developers to bear the costs of power generation and grid upgrades rather than passing them on to households and businesses. The White House's electricity bill protection pledge has expanded to hundreds of utility companies and technology companies, aiming to prevent the growth of AI infrastructure from raising consumer electricity bills. Trump's comments come alongside the White House's push for AI safety and development, with technology executives signing voluntary agreements calling for stronger internal controls and independent assessments. The government believes communities should not bear the costs of AI infrastructure, and Trump wants residents to see direct economic benefits.
BitMart releases asset exit plan, users can choose from three options
Bitmart has released a preliminary indicative proposal, outlining a plan to address the $319.5 million shortfall caused by the December 2021 hack and recent liquidity pressure. After evaluating a $10 million liquidity plan, management concluded it was insufficient to cover the shortfall and intends to implement a court-approved plan that would convert user balances based on the weighted average price from July 26, 2026 to a designated record time. Users may choose front-end distribution, redemption recovery tokens, or redemption continuation tokens. The Bitmart team will consult with the top 50 users over the next three to four weeks.
Synopsys (SNPS.US) surged over 10%, hitting a more than three-month high.
According to news from Bijie, Synopsys (SNPS.US) shares surged more than 10%, reaching a high of $480, a new high in over three months. The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting revenue to be between $11 billion and $11.2 billion, compared with its previous forecast of $9.69 billion to $9.74 billion, and expects full-year adjusted earnings per share to be between $19.04 and $19.12, compared with its previous forecast of $15.04 to $15.1. In addition, Synopsys will repurchase about $1 billion of stock in the coming months and announced that it has won a multi-year chip design IP licensing deal worth more than $1 billion from Amazon AWS, and has entered into a deep partnership with OpenAI to jointly develop an AI model dedicated to chip design and transistor layout, "GPT-Synopsys."
CertiK: Crypto security losses reached $1.26 billion in Q3 2026.
CoinWorld data: According to CertiK data, crypto security losses in the third quarter of 2026 reached $1.26 billion, up 53.9% from $819.4 million in the second quarter. A total of 247 security incidents occurred during the quarter, with losses in September amounting to approximately $769 million. The $387.5 million hack of the Bitget exchange accounted for about 31% of Q3 losses. In addition, the $319 million vulnerability incident involving Liquid Network on September 6 ranked second.
Temasek's head of North America: views private credit as a way to diversify investments.
According to news from Bijie, the head of Temasek's North America operations in Singapore recently expressed the following views: First, private credit is regarded as a diversified investment approach to spread the risk of an equity-heavy portfolio. Second, a large portion of our artificial intelligence-themed investments is in the U.S. market.