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According to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood stated that she does not believe the results of the U.S. midterm elections will hinder the AI revolution. She believes that the uncertainty in the market is understandable, but the economy is on a stronger growth trajectory than most investors realize.She noted that the stock market began to factor in the possibility of an extended war in Iran and expectations of a Democratic sweep in the elections as early as May and June, and the rise in oil and gasoline prices has also increased the cost of living pressure on consumers. Voters concerned about household finances made the congressional election results appear more conservative than the headlines suggested.Cathie Wood expects that data center construction companies will pay more attention to local community concerns and provide and highlight more community benefits, including lowering property taxes, increasing high-paying jobs, promoting commercial development, and funding schools and cultural facilities.She stated that the productivity gains brought by AI are accelerating and expects these benefits to translate into higher wages, stronger profit margins, more investment, and lower prices, helping to alleviate cost of living pressures. The market is currently only beginning to experience the impact of this technological revolution.

The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that two violating oil tankers were hit by mines and caught fire while attempting to navigate through unauthorized channels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is now blocked, and the situation will not change until the "seven conditions" are implemented.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that four oil tankers were destroyed after hitting mines while attempting to pass through a route classified as "forbidden" south of the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guard reported that the four oil tankers are still burning, and two other vessels have been seized.

According to Bloomberg, Bill Winters, the CEO of Standard Chartered, stated at the Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on November 3 that the evolution of artificial intelligence is causing a "fear factor" among employees. However, he reassured anxious employees that the industry has previously undergone similar transformation processes.In response to questions about the evolution of AI, Winters mentioned that Standard Chartered currently has about 100,000 employees, which is roughly the same number as when he joined the bank 11 years ago; "We have automated approximately 25,000 positions during this process and replaced them with other roles."Bloomberg reported that AI may be impacting hundreds of thousands of jobs. Standard Chartered is headquartered in London, with a business network primarily covering the markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Winters joined the bank 11 years ago and has served as CEO since then.

The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and is under the control of Islamic fighters. As long as the conditions proposed by Iran have not been met, the strait will continue to be blocked.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that if the United States continues to encourage ships to cross areas planted with mines, Iran's countermeasures may expand to U.S. bases in the region.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that a super tanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded after hitting a mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated: A super tanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a severe fire. The tanker turned off its positioning and radar systems, attempting to cross the strait under the protection of the U.S. military.The Iranian Revolutionary Guard warned that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and violating vessels will face serious consequences.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that the second super tanker hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. This evening, a tanker that violated regulations struck a mine in the southern waters, causing an explosion and fire in the engine room.The tanker, carrying crude oil, turned off its navigation system and entered an unauthorized channel in violation of navigation regulations. Since yesterday, three tankers have hit mines and caught fire in this area.

According to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, the public relations department of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that a violative supertanker carrying crude oil attempted to leave through a non-designated route in the Strait of Hormuz and struck a mine, resulting in an explosion.The statement warned that any violative tanker that ignores safety regulations will face the consequences of a fierce fire.

According to Iranian media Fars News, an advisor from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that they will soon block the "illegal" shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the Iranian Fars News Agency, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has taken action against at least 7 "violating" oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 5 days. Although the United States claims that the strait remains open and under its control, Iran takes action against multiple oil tankers on average every day.

According to a report by Reuters, the artificial intelligence startup Island announced the completion of a $400 million Series F funding round, led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors Prysm Capital, Sequoia Capital, Coatue Management, Cyberstarts, Insight Partners, and JP Morgan Growth Equity Partners.The company's valuation has reached $6.4 billion, and the new funds will drive the company into the next phase of growth and innovation, helping businesses expand the application scale of AI agents and modernize work methods.

On September 22, the Australian Treasury released the latest edition of the Intergenerational Report, which outlines a 40-year economic outlook and lists artificial intelligence as one of the five major transformations that will profoundly impact the economy in the future, but the report does not mention cryptocurrencies. The report states that AI systems have become "significantly" more autonomous, powerful, and widely applied, with some benchmark performances surpassing human levels. The other four transformations are geopolitical conflicts, an aging population, the transition to clean energy, and Australia's industrial shift towards the service sector.John O'Loghlen, National Director of Coinbase Australia, commented in an email that the report clearly indicates that Australia's prosperity over the next 40 years will largely depend on the ability to adopt new technologies and enhance productivity, but while the report focuses on artificial intelligence, it completely overlooks the financial infrastructure required for these agents. Previous Intergenerational Reports also did not address digital assets. Despite these omissions, the Reserve Bank of Australia has increased its focus on tokenized finance and upgrading financial infrastructure earlier this year, with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre estimating that digital financial innovation could bring an economic benefit of AUD 24 billion (approximately USD 17.1 billion) annually.The Treasury also released a separate report on September 3 titled Financial Innovation Strategy, which discusses the connection between AI and financial infrastructure, stating that agent systems may increase automation and machine-to-machine trading, thereby creating greater demand for real-time, interoperable, and programmable payment systems.