[U.S. September Retail Sales Growth Slows to 0.2%] The U.S. Department of Commerce released September retail sales data, delayed due to the government shutdown, showing that retail sales, unadjusted for inflation, grew by 0.2%, down from 0.6% in August. Retail sales excluding automobiles and gasoline increased by only 0.1%. Among 13 categories, 8 recorded growth, primarily driven by gas stations, personal care stores, and other miscellaneous retailers. Vehicle sales saw their first decline in four months, while sales of electronics, clothing, and sporting goods also fell. Consumer momentum weakened at the end of the third quarter, with low-income consumers showing signs of pressure due to rising prices and a softening job market. Federal Reserve officials continue to monitor income disparity issues, and there remains division over the expectation of a rate cut in December.

Russia announced the expansion of investment options related to cryptocurrency assets, with specific details yet to be disclosed. （Watcher.Guru）

A hedge fund with a management scale of $40 billion stated that Bitcoin will not disappear and revealed that institutional investors are buying on dips. （Bitcoin Archive）

[MegaETH Halts $1 Billion Cap Due to 'Unexpected' Issues] MegaETH announced on the X platform that due to encountering 'unexpected' issues, it will no longer proceed with the $1 billion cap. MegaETH stated that it will share a review later and introduce an 'exit' feature, allowing users to opt out if they do not wish to participate.

The U.S. stablecoin law prohibits paying interest on stablecoins, but Anchorage aims to offer a template to distribute yield-like rewards to token holders to stay compliant.