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According to the WeChat public account DuJia, Tencent is secretly testing an AI game companion product called Goose Dimension, which focuses on digital human AI partners, providing capabilities such as voice conversation, real-time image recognition, and game companionship. The product features multiple virtual characters with different personalities, including female characters Gu Yu, Shen Lu Bai, and Xia Xia, which are available for selection. After users choose a character, they can chat casually or activate the game companion mode, which DuJia claims is compatible with many mainstream online games.DuJia uses the character Xia Xia as an example to introduce the product interface. The main interface displays the digital human image and a self-introduction of the character, who is set to be talkative and not aloof, and claims to be a bronze-level expert. The left side has options for time, desktop pet, and skill entry; the time feature is used to freeze the screen and can be set as a desktop wallpaper, while the desktop pet allows the character to be displayed as a dynamic cartoon or static comic image on the desktop. The bottom provides text input, voice calls, and voice input, and the top left corner allows users to return to the character selection page. In game companion mode, users can have real-time conversations during gameplay, and the character will automatically respond with voice.DuJia states that all functions of Goose Dimension are temporarily free during the internal testing period and do not consume energy, but the interface has revealed a billing framework for exchanging energy with star coins. The rules listed in the pop-up for the official version show that text conversations, game companionship, voice calls, and image generation will consume energy based on rounds, per minute, or per image. Energy can be exchanged for star coins, with a minimum consumption of 10 star coins per transaction, and quick selection options are provided. Currently, during the internal testing phase, the star coin balance and energy values have no practical effect.

According to TheEnergyMag, Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 announced that it has secured a $1.07 billion senior secured revolving credit facility, with a term of four years. The funds will be used to support the company's liquidity needs and energy and digital infrastructure projects.

According to official news, CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CSDC Finance I, LLC has completed the previously announced issuance of $2.276 billion of 7.875% senior secured notes, which will mature in 2031.The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered or an applicable exemption from registration is available.

The spokesperson for the European Commission, Olof Gill, stated that the European Union is concerned about the news of the United States planning to ban diesel exports, saying that such supply disruptions could have a negative impact on both markets. Gill emphasized that high-level contacts between the European Union and the U.S. government are ongoing, hoping to consult with each other before taking measures that affect the common market.

According to Cointelegraph, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) stated in a joint risk update that advancements in quantum computing could undermine the cryptographic systems that secure blockchain transactions, communications, and databases.Google Quantum AI researchers estimated in March that the number of physical quantum bits required to break the cryptographic techniques used by many cryptocurrencies is about 20 times less than previously estimated. There currently exists no computer capable of executing such an attack.Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp and others proposed in February to gradually phase out the current signature scheme and to restrict the usage of untransferred funds five years after the proposal is activated; this proposal has not yet been adopted. The Ethereum Foundation plans to enable Ethereum's execution, consensus, and data layers to be resistant to quantum attacks by December 2029.

Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Bloomberg senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone stated that U.S. Treasury bonds with a 5% yield now have the value to sell Bitcoin for allocation.

Micron and the Taiwan Micron Memory Union held their first mediation meeting on September 18. Micron stated that both parties engaged in constructive discussions that helped advance communication and agreed to hold a second mediation meeting on October 22.Micron pointed out that representatives from both sides discussed several topics during the meeting, including the overall compensation and bonus system framework, No Free Rider, and Non-Retaliation issues. Regarding Non-Retaliation, Micron reiterated the company's commitment that according to the Micron Global Team Member Handbook, team members have the right to peacefully assemble, freely associate, form and join unions or labor organizations of their choice, and seek collective bargaining or other forms of representation without fear of retaliation.Micron expressed gratitude to the Central Science Park Administration and the mediation committee for their assistance and support during this mediation process. Moving forward, both parties will continue to uphold a spirit of mutual respect, support employees, serve customers, and jointly promote the company's ongoing success through positive and pragmatic communication.

Elon Musk stated that the "Boring" tunnel company is constructing a super high-speed rail tunnel between Austin and San Antonio, with speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Currently, this journey could take up to 2.5 hours, but the tunnel will reduce it to under 30 minutes.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, the "Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin" event currently has the highest trading activity on the prediction market Polymarket, with a cumulative pool size reaching 1.7611 million USD. The option with the highest market consensus is "Bayern Munich," corresponding to a winning probability of approximately 93.5%.

The Non-Fungible Token Alliance AMIKO is hosting the Non-Fungible Token × GWDC 2026 Innovation Forum. The forum will be held on September 29, 2026, at AT CENTER in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on core topics such as stock tokenization, Web3, and AI.AMIKO as a co-organizer will express around AI Agent, digital identity, and Web3 social networking. AMIKO is an AI-native infrastructure platform, centered on human-centric AI identity and social networks, allowing users to create AI digital avatars to continuously connect, communicate, and act in the online world. During this conference, AMIKO project guest Haru, who is the co-founder of Ryze Labs, will also give a speech sharing insights on topics related to AI Agent and digital identity.This GWDC event in Korea will gather representatives and institutions such as Sun Yuchen, Microsoft, Bithumb, Animoca Brands, MetaMask, and BNB Chain. AMIKO's presence at this event will help transition the discussion of AI Agents from tools to the industrial context of identity, social, and collaborative relationships.

Cointelegraph cited a report from The Wall Street Journal stating that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to prevent Binance from obtaining a license across the European Union.

CleanSpark, a Bitcoin mining company and data center developer listed on NASDAQ, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CSDC Finance I plans to privately issue senior secured notes due in 2031 to raise $2.227 billion.The funds will primarily be used to complete the construction of the Sandersville data center in Texas, to compensate the company for some equity funds previously invested in the facility, and to establish a debt repayment reserve.However, this issuance is still subject to market and other conditions, and it cannot be guaranteed whether the final completion or issuance terms will be achieved.

SK Hynix and its union have reached an agreement on performance bonuses. According to the agreement, 50% of the bonus will be paid in cash, and the remaining 50% will be paid in company stock.SK Hynix originally planned to pay the entire performance bonus in cash. This means the company now needs to repurchase stock equivalent to at least 50% of the total bonus amount.

The synthetic dollar agreement Ethena announced that it has completed a SOC 2 Type II audit based on Security Trust Services Criteria, receiving an unqualified opinion from an independent auditor with zero exceptions. SOC 2 is a widely recognized standard for enterprise-level operational security assurance, independently auditing Ethena's actual operations in access control, change management, monitoring, and incident response.Unlike the Type I report, which only examines the design of controls at a specific point in time, Type II assesses whether these controls have been effectively operating over a period. The audit covers the infrastructure and processes supporting its products, complementing the smart contract audits and security reviews covering the Ethena protocol. Ethena stated that it will continue to maintain SOC 2 coverage, with the complete report available to partners under NDA. Ethena joins the list of on-chain enterprises that have completed SOC 2 Type II, including Circle, Chainlink, and Aave.

On September 14, Microsoft's AI department released a draft of the AI Code of Conduct, prohibiting its models from assisting in the manufacture of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons, as well as cyberattacks and involuntary deepfakes. CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced the draft on the X platform and opened a six-week public consultation period, ending at the end of October.The draft sets "absolute constraints" that models cannot bypass, including not resisting human intervention, shutdown, or correction, and not concealing the reasoning process; Microsoft also explicitly rejects the concept of "model welfare," stating that its AI models do not simulate emotions, intrinsic motivations, or consciousness. The guidelines currently cover five deployed systems, including MAI-Thinking-1 and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash.In addition to strict limitations, the draft also proposes three major goals: human flourishing, diverse values, and human control. Microsoft stated that the current models will not be trained according to this version, and a revised version will be released by the end of the year to guide model development in 2027. Public feedback includes philosophical questions about the statement "AI subordinate to humans," inquiries about accountability for irreversible decisions, and users pointing out issues such as the lack of mention of payment for training data.

Market news reports that the EU antitrust regulatory agency has approved EQT's proposal to acquire Exolaunch, a satellite launch partner of SpaceX.

According to "Du Jia," Huya is developing an AI emotional companion product "24:01," which has not yet been officially released or tested. This product focuses on multi-role and long-term relationship accumulation, integrating interaction forms such as rooms, dating, voice, and storyline instances, with four character settings launched initially.The product is based on Huya's self-developed VAM 1.0 digital human technology, and relationship progression does not rely on check-ins or paid unlocks, with system memory supporting viewing and deletion. Huya has not yet responded to this, and specific information will be based on official statements.

Micron announced today that it will distribute 2026 fiscal year bonuses to over 60,000 employees worldwide to acknowledge the company's achievements this year, marking the highest bonuses in Micron's history. Taiwan is a key hub for Micron's global technology leadership, with approximately 15,000 employees and a cumulative investment of over NT$1.6 trillion.In Taiwan, the 2026 fiscal year bonuses include a NT$1 million cash bonus for each employee who joins before August 29, 2025, with subsequent hires receiving bonuses proportionate to their duration of employment; an annual performance bonus that can reach up to 500% of the basic target; and additional stock awards. Production line employees in Taiwan will receive total compensation equivalent to 35 to 68 months of salary. The cash compensation for Micron's employees in Taiwan for the 2026 fiscal year will start at NT$1.7 million; entry-level engineers will have an average cash compensation of NT$2.9 million, with an average total compensation of NT$3.4 million after including stock awards calculated at grant value. The annual performance adjustment stock awards will cover 100%.Regarding Micron's announcement without reaching a consensus with the union, the union stated after collecting member opinions: grassroots members demand institutional reform and equal negotiation, calling for a change in the IPP profit-sharing system to a 15% profit-sharing system, stating that one-time bonuses cannot resolve the issue, and expressing the hope to establish a calculation basis directly linked to the company's actual profits. If there is no response, the union will continue to move towards a strike. The Ministry of Labor stated that it has fully grasped the relevant information and is maintaining close contact with the Taoyuan City Government, the Central Taiwan Science Park Administration, and the Taichung City Government.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) stated in its latest risk report that major prediction market platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi have not obtained the necessary authorization to provide event contract services in the EU, and some platforms only restrict users from certain EU countries. ESMA questioned the effectiveness of their geographical restrictions and VPN blocking measures.ESMA pointed out that event contracts may be classified as financial instruments based on their specific structure, fall under the MiCA framework, or be regulated by member states' betting regulations. If classified as financial instruments, their marketing, distribution, and sale to retail investors are generally subject to existing binary options restrictions.