Bitcoin's transaction fees hit a record $128.45 during Runes memecoin minting, highlighting its limitations for high-volume transactions. Sui claimed over 40 million TPS through off-chain tunnels, but actual performance averaged in the low hundreds. AWS demonstrated BSV’s Teranode at 1 million TPS in tests. BSV agents can pay for services without traditional payment methods, and agentic commerce is expected to emerge around 2030.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana gained over 24 hours, while Zcash surged 10.1%. Amidst a suspected USD 86 million hardware wallet attack and a Telangana investment fraud, the crypto market showed mixed movements. Bitcoin rose 1.6% in 24 hours but fell 2.3% over seven days, with a market cap of USD 1.68 trillion. Ethereum increased by 2.7% in 24 hours but dropped 5.6% weekly. Solana gained 3.7% in 24 hours but fell 6% over seven days. Zcash led with a 10.1% gain in 24 hours and a 1.1% increase over seven days.

Honda has partnered with Redwire to develop Evertiq, a robotics solution aimed at enhancing operations on space stations. The collaboration focuses on advancing robotic capabilities for space exploration.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth on September 19, 2026, marking a milestone as it has traveled over five billion miles in space. Launched in 1990, Hubble has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe, despite an initial flaw in its primary mirror. The telescope's journey has been instrumental in transforming astrophysics into a visual experience for millions and reshaping our cosmic knowledge.

Innovation News Network reports on advancements in satellite technology, focusing on improved connectivity, repairability, and upgradeability, enhancing the longevity and functionality of satellites.

DATA Network, previously Story, will retire its blockchain and migrate its AI training data protocol to the Sui ecosystem, using Walrus for storage. This move follows a $30 million investment from the Sui Foundation. The DATA Foundation, which rebranded from Story Foundation in June, aims to reduce costs by leveraging existing Sui infrastructure. The DATA Network will remain operational until the migration is complete, with a detailed timeline and holder transition plan to be released prior to the upgrade.

Megaport Limited has launched its automated infrastructure platform in Portugal, expanding its European presence and providing access to compute, network, and storage services. The expansion includes new on-ramps in Lisbon, connecting customers to over 1,200 data centers globally. This move supports Portugal's projected data center market growth and its role as a digital hub in Southern Europe.

Megaport Limited has expanded its automated infrastructure platform to Portugal, launching services in Lisbon. This move enables Portuguese enterprises and service providers to connect instantly to global cloud, network, and data center providers. Megaport's platform offers private, high-performance compute, network, and storage, along with on-demand regional interconnection. The expansion follows Portugal's projected data center market growth and its role as a digital hub for Southern Europe.

Megaport Limited has launched its automated infrastructure platform in Portugal, expanding its European presence. The new service in Lisbon allows Portuguese enterprises and service providers to connect instantly to top cloud, network, and data center providers.

Elon Musk's Starlink is set to enter India's satellite internet market, potentially improving connectivity in remote areas. However, the expansion raises concerns about the increasing number of satellites and space debris in Earth's orbit, with no fixed limit to how many can safely orbit. The European Space Agency reports over 1.2 million debris fragments larger than one centimeter, highlighting the challenge of maintaining a safe and usable orbital space.

Onlive Server Private Limited released guidance on infrastructure for dedicated servers, focusing on CPU scheduling, memory allocation, storage I/O, and virtualization overhead to eliminate hypervisor resource contention and I/O bottlenecks. This is crucial for real-time applications like databases and streaming services that require consistent access to resources. The guidance suggests selecting server architecture based on workload behavior and resource requirements rather than just hardware specs.

The XRP Ledger Foundation has patched a critical security flaw that could have allowed the creation of trillions of XRP tokens, with no unauthorized issuance occurring. The vulnerability, identified by Veria Labs, was in the payment engine since 2015 and could have bypassed the fixed supply cap. The Foundation's rapid response and continuous monitoring ensured the stability and market value of XRP, which is valued at approximately 94 billion dollars.

India's government may allow IndiaAI Mission companies to sell GPU computing capacity to overseas clients to ensure investments are viable. This follows concerns that domestic demand for GPUs is insufficient to absorb the capacity added under the Rs 10,372-crore IndiaAI Mission. The move aims to provide companies with an additional revenue stream while the domestic market develops, addressing the need for a steady customer base to recover the high costs of GPUs and related infrastructure.

A study suggests that an Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of the binary star system 70 Ophiuchi could support life, similar to Tatooine from Star Wars. Researchers found stable orbits are possible for such a planet, which could maintain liquid water on its surface. The study, published in the Astrophysical Journal, used simulations to assess gravitational interactions and the stability of planetary orbits around the primary star of the system.

Naftemporiki visited Thales Alenia Space in Cannes to discuss satellite surveillance technologies and the ALL-IN-ONE integrated Earth observation and surveillance solution. This system combines small satellites with ground infrastructure for near-real-time data collection and processing, enhancing national security and defence capabilities by providing timely and reliable data, even in adverse weather conditions.

AI workloads are transforming data center design, requiring more power and cooling. Engineers must address cooling for high-density racks, power delivery without failure, and future-proofing. AHA Consulting Engineers' recent projects in Arizona and Utah demonstrate mixed cooling approaches, combining air and liquid systems to meet the demands of AI training and operations.

Mars will be visible near the Beehive star cluster, also known as Messier 44, in the constellation Cancer. The red planet will serve as a guide to locate the faint, misty patch of stars that make up the cluster, which is one of the brightest in the night sky but difficult to find due to the lack of bright stars in its constellation. Observers are advised to allow their eyes to adjust to the dark for about 20 minutes and to use binoculars for a clearer view.

Mars will cross the Beehive star cluster, a celestial event visible from Earth. The Sky & Telescope and Starlust.org provide viewing details for the October 11th occurrence.

NVIDIA patched a high-severity CVE-2026-47483 flaw in DCGM Exporter, which allowed unauthenticated attackers to exhaust GPU server resources, crash GPU monitoring, and disrupt AI workloads. The bug was in the Go profiling routes under /debug/pprof, which lacked login checks or safe request limits. NVIDIA rated the issue 8.2 out of 10 and classified it as CWE-770.

Scientists discover Earth-sized planets in the 70 Ophiuchi system could have stable orbits and potentially support life, despite the presence of two suns, just 16 light-years away.

Onlive Server's guidance for deploying business applications in Germany emphasizes dedicated server architecture, European network routing, workload isolation, and storage performance. Germany's central location and strong network connectivity, including major carriers and data-center operators like DE-CIX, make it a strategic hub for EU digital operations. However, actual application performance depends on various factors such as hosting provider's upstream carriers, peering arrangements, routing policies, network congestion, application design, and user location.

A UK man, Ajay Shinjin, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for his role in a SIM-swapping fraud that led to the theft of Rs 2.5 crore in cryptocurrency. Shinjin received over Rs 56 lakh of the stolen funds, which he spent on luxury holidays, a London apartment, and gold-plated teeth grills. The fraud began in November 2021, with BT detecting unauthorized activity and assisting police in identifying Shinjin and other suspects. Four victims lost significant amounts of cryptocurrency, with Shinjin receiving parts of their losses.

China's AI and digital infrastructure investments in the Gulf Arab states are intensifying competition with the US, especially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. While China offers cloud platforms, 5G networks, and smart-city systems, the US provides advanced AI technologies and security assurances. The 2026 US-Iran war has heightened this rivalry, pushing Gulf states to diversify their tech partnerships. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are focusing on 'sovereign AI' for economic and defense purposes. China's longstanding telecom and digital projects in the region are now part of this broader AI race.

NASA has released over 800GB of Artemis II lunar science data, including images and meteor impact observations, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to deliver 27 Starlink satellites into orbit. The first-stage booster, on its 20th flight, will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean. A live webcast will be available at spacex.com/launches and on X @SpaceX. The launch is expected to be visible from various locations in California and potentially other Western states if conditions are clear.

India's Financial Intelligence Unit has issued non-compliance notices to 15 crypto exchanges, including Weex and Bitunix, for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The FIU-IND's actions, part of efforts to enforce the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, have raised concerns among investors about the safety of their crypto funds and the ability to withdraw them. While a blocked exchange does not necessarily mean that users lose their assets, access and withdrawal can become challenging depending on the exchange's handling of client assets and operational status.

OrbitAID, a space technology startup, plans to showcase satellite refuelling, docking, and in-orbit servicing with AayulSAT-2A and AayulSAT-2B spacecraft in February 2027. The mission aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce launch fuel needs, and assist stranded spacecraft. Following the failed AayulSAT-1 mission, the demonstration will involve complex operations like rendezvous and power transfer. The spacecraft will be launched aboard an Indian vehicle and placed in low Earth orbit.

Astronaut Anil Menon shared a video of a green aurora from the International Space Station, captured after recent solar activity, as Earth prepares for a solar storm. The footage was released by NASA and reported by NewsBytes and Starlust.org.

Astronaut Anil Menon shared a video of a green aurora on X, expressing amazement at the view from the space station after significant solar activity. The green aurora, a result of the solar event, provided a stunning visual from space, captivating social media users who praised the beauty and electrifying nature of the display.

SpaceX aims to launch multiple Starship rockets to Mars within a short window when Earth and Mars are optimally aligned, intending to send thousands of tons of cargo to build a Martian city. The plan includes launching cargo rockets, refueling tankers, and reusing boosters by catching them with giant mechanical arms on the launch tower. While the technology is still under development, SpaceX has successfully landed Falcon 9 boosters multiple times, demonstrating their expertise in reusable rocket technology.

SpaceX is exploring the idea of catching Starship, rather than equipping it with landing legs, to ensure safe recovery and reuse of its spacecraft. This approach could potentially reduce costs and increase the frequency of launches.

Astronomers have found that an Earth-sized planet could potentially survive in the habitable zone of a binary star system, 70 Ophiuchi, located 16 light-years away. The two K dwarf stars in the system are less active and more stable than red dwarfs, and their combined gravitational effects could allow for a stable orbit for a planet. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the survivability of planets in binary star systems and opens up new possibilities for finding habitable worlds.

SpaceX is developing the Starship rocket without landing legs, opting instead for a system where giant mechanical arms on the launch tower catch the returning first-stage booster. This design choice reduces the vehicle's weight, allowing for larger crews, heavier cargo, or more fuel. The goal is to create a quickly reusable rocket that can be caught at the launch tower for inspection and preparation for another flight, aiming for airline-like operations with multiple launches.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet that could potentially survive with two suns, located just 16 light-years away. This finding challenges previous assumptions about planetary habitability and the conditions necessary for life.

New research indicates that an Earth-sized planet could survive in a binary star system, such as the one around 70 Ophiuchi, which has two K dwarfs. The study, led by Stephen Kane from UCR, shows that despite the presence of a second star, an Earth-sized planet could remain habitable in the system's zone. This challenges previous assumptions that a second star would be too disruptive for such planets to exist.

India's first private orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1 by Skyroot Aerospace, experienced a hold during its scheduled launch on July 18, causing tension and concern within the space community. This incident echoes previous failures of ISRO's PSLV rocket from the same pad, highlighting the challenges faced by India's burgeoning private space sector in achieving global competitiveness.

SpaceX's 'Starship — The Holy Grail of Rocketry' documentary series revisits the company's efforts to create a fully and rapidly reusable rocket, which could revolutionize space travel. The series highlights the challenges faced by engineers in proving the feasibility of rocket reusability and features a dramatic race to recover a floating Starship. The documentary has garnered significant viewership, reflecting SpaceX's growing influence in the aerospace industry.

Victoria Jaggard, previously National Geographic's senior space editor, has joined The New York Times as its new space editor. Her career has included covering the Phoenix lander's arrival on Mars, the last space shuttle launch, the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, and the 2024 total solar eclipse. Jaggard's role at The Times will focus on coordinating and elevating the Science desk's coverage, especially in light of recent events like the Artemis II mission and SpaceX's IPO.

NASA's Artemis II mission provided unprecedented observations of the Moon, including impact flashes from small rocky fragments. The crew's unique vantage point during a solar eclipse allowed them to witness these events with their unaided eyes. The mission, which was a significant milestone in space exploration, has been documented in the Artemis II Preliminary Lunar Science Report, shared with the public. Meanwhile, future space missions are becoming more routine, such as a planned 2028 mission by the University of Glasgow and Japan’s Kyushu Institute to study whisky distillation in space.

The James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope have captured stunning images of the universe, including a stellar nursery named NGC 7129, a galaxy cluster, an out-of-sync galaxy, and a bubble-like nebula. Webb's infrared capabilities reveal stars within the dust clouds of NGC 7129, including the massive star LkHα 234, which is five to eight times more massive than our Sun and has formed a large cavity from its outflows, aiding in the formation of other stars.

California startup Xona Space Systems has launched six satellites to test Pulsar, a high-precision alternative to traditional GPS. Founded in 2019, Xona aims to build a 258-satellite constellation in low Earth orbit to provide stronger signals and better accuracy for applications like self-driving cars and drones. Pulsar's satellites are closer to Earth, offering 100 times stronger signals and better resistance to jamming and spoofing. The system can be integrated into existing GPS chips with a software update, eliminating the need for hardware changes.

SpaceX's Crew-13 mission set a new record for the fastest journey time to the ISS by a U.S. spacecraft, arriving in 7 hours and 55 minutes after launch on October 1, 2026. This surpassed the previous record held by Crew-11, which took 14 hours and 43 minutes in 2025. The record for the fastest crewed trip to the ISS remains with Russia's Soyuz MS-17 mission, which took 3 hours and 3 minutes in 2020. Journey times to the ISS vary based on the alignment of the spacecraft's launch site with the station's orbit.

SpaceX has set a new NASA record with the Crew-13 astronaut launch, which no other U.S. spacecraft can match. Jessica Watkins made history as the first black woman to lead a crew into orbit.

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, located near the South Pole, uses nearly 100 holes melted in the ice to detect high-energy neutrinos. Astronomers lowered basketball-sized light detectors into these holes, which are sensitive to blue light emitted when neutrinos collide with ice molecules. The observatory has made significant discoveries, leading to a Nobel Prize for a founding leader of the IceCube Collaboration.

Ukraine has significantly impacted Russia's AI and cloud infrastructure, targeting oil and data centers. The attacks, involving purpose-built drones, have led to the shutdown of Yandex's data centers in Vladimir, Kaluga, and Sasovo, affecting services like Yandex Music and Telemost. The Alice voice assistant is also reportedly down, disrupting smart speaker interactions.

UK man Ajay Shinjin, also known as AJ Marley Cruz, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a SIM-swapping fraud that netted him nearly £200,000 (₹2.5 crore). Shinjin used the stolen funds to purchase luxury holidays in Dubai, a high-end apartment in Canary Wharf, and gold-plated teeth grills. The fraud, which dates back to November 2021, involved transferring victims' phone numbers to SIM cards controlled by criminals, allowing them to access and steal cryptocurrency accounts. Shinjin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and transferring criminal property.

A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a Yandex data center in Vladimir, Russia, disrupting digital services for numerous companies. Yandex, Russia's largest tech firm, reported that the attack forced a shutdown of its cloud platform, affecting banks, marketplaces, and other services. Emergency crews worked to restore services, and Yandex urged customers to activate disaster-recovery plans. This was the third attack on a Yandex hub in four days.

Two individuals, Polamarasetty Ratnaraju and Dondapati Lakshmana Rao, were arrested in Adilabad for their involvement in a ₹10 crore cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded around 500 investors across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The scheme promised to double investments within two years. The police seized property and mobile phones linked to the accused following a complaint by Narsimulu, who lost ₹7.50 lakh. The case is under investigation, with charges including fraud and violation of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Act.

The US, China, and Russia are advancing plans for nuclear reactors on the Moon to support sustained lunar bases. NASA aims for a lunar reactor by 2030, while China and Russia target around 2036. These reactors would provide continuous power during the Moon's long night cycles, essential for heating, communications, and life-support systems. The US plans to deploy forces on the Moon in January 2026 and launch Space Reactor-1 Freedom in 2028 to demonstrate nuclear-electric propulsion.

Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.

Two interstate accused were arrested in Telangana for running a Ponzi scheme and multi-level marketing fraud involving cryptocurrency investments. They allegedly cheated around 500 victims by promising to double their investments within two years through a fake website. The total amount involved is suspected to exceed Rs 10 crore, with three victims having lodged complaints, leading to the registration of cases against six persons. Two key accused were arrested, and properties linked to the fraud were seized.

Two individuals from Andhra Pradesh were arrested in Telangana for running a Ponzi scheme and multi-level marketing fraud involving cryptocurrency investments. The scam, which promised to double investments within two years, targeted around 500 victims, with the total amount involved suspected to exceed ₹10 crore. The accused allegedly collected money through a fake website and failed to repay the investments after shutting down the site. Three victims reported the fraud, leading to the registration of cases against six persons, with two key suspects being arrested. Police seized properties and mobile phones linked to the accused.

Ajay Shinjin, a 25-year-old UK man, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for his role in a SIM-swap fraud scheme that led to the theft of nearly ₹2.54 crore in cryptocurrency. Shinjin, also known as AJ Marley Cruz, used the stolen funds for luxury holidays in Dubai, a high-end apartment, and gold-plated teeth grills. The case began after BT identified unauthorized SIM swaps affecting its systems in November 2021, leading to the theft of around ₹50.8 lakh worth of cryptocurrency from one victim.

Korean director Kim Sung-soo is creating a film 'Worm Train' inspired by Kafka's 'Metamorphosis', using Kling AI tools. At Busan's ACFM, he discussed the importance of traditional skills in filmmaking despite AI advancements. Filmmakers Li Wei, Harry Hyun, and Lee Sang-wook also shared insights on AI's role in their projects and the industry.