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In a notable development, the SEC has won a case against blockchain firm Rivetz over the sale of unregistered securities.
What Happened: U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC&#8217;s motion for summary judgment, a decision made without a trial, CoinDesk <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/01/us-judge-sides-with-sec-in-case-against-crypto-wallet-rivetz-over-sale-of-unregistered-securities/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_term=organic&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=editorial&amp;utm_campaign=coindesk_main">reported</a> Tuesday. The SEC is set to confer with Steven Sprague, CEO of Rivetz, and file a proposed judgment for injunctive and monetary relief by Oct. 22.
The SEC action against Rivetz was initiated in 2021, alleging the firm of offering unregistered securities and violating the Securities Act during a $18 million initial coin offering (ICO) in 2017 for the Rivetz token.
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Why It Matters: The&nbsp;Gary Gensler-led agency has been increasingly vigilant against cryptocurrency firms, with many high-profile names including Binance, Ripple Labs, and Coinbase, facing lawsuits in recent years. 
Ripple Labs was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40240559/xrp-outshines-bitcoin-ethereum-to-become-biggest-daily-gainer-after-judge-imposes-125m-pen">fined $125 million in August</a> for violating federal securities laws. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40809382/terraform-labs-historic-4-5b-settlement-with-sec-makes-2024-the-most-penalized-year-for-cr">agency slapped cryptocurrency entities with record fines of $4.68 billion</a> in 2024, marking a whopping 3000% jump from last year.
Influential cryptocurrency advocates have slammed the SEC&#8217;s approach toward regulation, with billionaire investor Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41016977/mark-cuban-calls-gary-gensler-a-blight-after-sec-chair-gets-grilled-on-crypto-by-congress-">taking personal potshots</a> at Gensler.
Gensler&#8217;s leadership has also become an election issue among the cryptocurrency demographic. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/40018935/trumps-bitcoin-conference-pledge-can-he-really-fire-sec-chair-gensler">promised to fire the SEC Chair</a> if voted back to power.
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Masayoshi Son-led SoftBank Group Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>)&nbsp;has reportedly re-committed to a $500 million investment in ChatGPT-parent&nbsp;OpenAI.
What Happened: This investment forms part of a larger $6.5 billion funding round, catapulting OpenAI&#8217;s valuation to a staggering $150 billion, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/b1efdc2a-4dbc-40cc-920e-2cf389d261e8">reported</a> Financial Times, citing two people with knowledge of the deal.
The investment will be made through SoftBank&#8217;s second Vision Fund, primarily backed by the personal wealth of the company&#8217;s leader, Son.
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This move will add SoftBank to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40636153/apple-in-talks-to-invest-in-openai-as-chatgpt-makers-valuation-climbs-to-100b-report">list of existing investors</a>, which includes Thrive Capital and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
Despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41059344/sam-altman-hits-back-at-trolls-after-mira-muratis-openai-exit-explains-executive-drain-as-natural-we">high-profile departures</a> from OpenAI and potential corporate restructuring, investors remain optimistic about the company&#8217;s ability to push the boundaries&nbsp;of AI technology, the report noted.
They are&nbsp;betting on OpenAI&#8217;s potential to outperform big tech rivals like&nbsp;Google and Meta, as well&nbsp;as startups&nbsp;such as Anthropic and Mistral.
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Why It Matters: Son has previously referred to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34682813/softbanks-masayoshi-son-is-chatgpt-heavy-user-explores-investing-in-openai-after-bumper-arm-ipo">himself as an avid user</a> of OpenAI's chat service and has formed a strong connection with the company's CEO, Sam Altman.
He considers Altman to be one of the most influential figures in the world and has said that they communicate daily. 
SoftBank already works with OpenAI in Japan, helping local businesses create advanced chatbots.
Last month, Apple design legend Sir Jony Ive also confirmed his collaboration with OpenAI on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40973399/apples-former-design-maestro-jony-ive-confirms-hes-joined-forces-with-openais-sam-altman-for-a-new-a">new AI hardware project</a>. Earlier, it was reported that Altman and Ive are seeking to secure $1 billion in funding from SoftBank for their new venture.
Meanwhile, Apple has reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41078582/tim-cook-led-apple-reportedly-abandons-openai-funding-round-discussions-but-nvidia-and-microsoft-cou">pulled out of talks to invest</a> in OpenAI's upcoming funding round. The withdrawal occurred at the last minute, just ahead of the funding round's expected closure.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has criticized Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) for its reported handling of the ongoing workers&#8217; strike, using it as a case to advocate for Medicare for All.
What Happened: Sanders took to X on Tuesday to express his views on the ongoing strike at Boeing. He criticized the aerospace giant for its &#8220;greed&#8221; and used the situation to advocate for Medicare for All, a policy he has long championed.
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He also shared a post from Michael Sainato, a reporter for The Guardian, revealing that 33,000 Boeing workers on strike had their employee healthcare benefits revoked.
Benzinga has reached out to Boeing, this story will be updated as and when a response is received. 
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Why It Matters: The strike at Boeing has been ongoing for weeks, with workers rejecting the company&#8217;s &#8216;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/09/40996898/boeings-striking-workers-reject-best-and-final-offer-it-missed-the-mark-on-many-of-the-things">best and final</a>&#8216; offer. The company has been grappling with the financial impact of the strike, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41114769/boeing-dips-in-pre-market-as-struggling-plane-maker-considers-raising-10b-through-stock-sale-amid-st">enforcing temporary furloughs</a> and contemplating raising at least $10 billion by issuing new stock to replenish its cash reserves.
Price Action: Boeing shares closed 1.4% higher at $154.22 on Tuesday in the regular session and traded 0.2% higher in the after-hours session.
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Cat-themed memecoin Popcat (POPCAT) was the outlier Tuesday, trading in the green amid a broader memecoin meltdown precipitated by fears of war in the Middle East.
What happened: The Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based coin was up 0.28% as of this writing, becoming the only cryptocurrency among the top 10 biggest meme coins by market capitalization to record gains.&nbsp;
POPCAT's trading volume popped 45% to $209.47 million over the last 24 hours, and the coin was also among the biggest gainers in the broader cryptocurrency market.
The feline-inspired token has been the market's biggest gainer in 2024, exploding a staggering 12383% year-to-date.
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The gains were in stark contrast to the bloodbath seen elsewhere, with heavyweights like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) shedding as much as 7% of their value. The total meme coin market capitalization contracted 5% in the last 24 hours.
The slump followed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41133816/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-crack-on-israel-iran-war-fears-legendary-trader-flags-significan">escalating tensions in the Middle East</a>, after Iran launched a missile barrage against Israel, causing investors to dump risky assets.&nbsp;
Market bellwether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was down 2.9% as of this writing, while Ethereum plunged more than 5% in the last 24 hours.
Price Action: At the time of writing, POPCAT was exchanging hands at $1.01, up 0.28% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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On Tuesday, in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41134015/jd-vance-tim-walz-debate-sets-a-different-tone-candidates-discuss-israel-iran-escalation-immigration">only vice-presidential debate</a> of the 2024 election cycle, Republican Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio.) and Governor Tim Walz (D-Minn) engaged in a heated discussion over the 2020 election results.
What Happened: The debate, which was held in New York City, followed last month&#8217;s presidential debate&nbsp;where Democratic nominee Kamala Harris&nbsp;triumphed over Donald Trump.
During the debate, Walz urged Vance to recognize Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32331989/trump-says-capitol-rioters-had-love-in-their-heart-jan-6-a-beautiful-day">2020 election loss</a> and connected the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack to the former President&#8217;s refusal to accept defeat.
However, Vance sidestepped the question, shifting the focus to the future and questioning if Harris had &#8220;censored&#8221; Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Walz rebutted Vance&#8217;s defense of Trump&#8217;s attempts&nbsp;to overturn his 2020 election&nbsp;loss, asserting, &#8220;A president's words matter.&#8221;
Vance fired back, criticizing Democratic leaders for portraying Trump as a unique threat to democracy. He brought up Democratic concerns&nbsp;about Russian social media interference&nbsp;in the 2016 election.
Walz retorted, &#8220;Jan. 6 was not Facebook ads,&#8221; and once again asked Vance if&nbsp;Trump lost the 2020 election. Vance evaded a direct answer, maintaining his focus on the future. Walz labeled this as a &#8220;damning non answer.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The vice-presidential debate highlighted the stark contrast between the current election cycle and the previous one that led to President Joe Biden's exit from the race.
The vice presidential debate began with both candidates discussing Israel&#8217;s potential preemptive strike on Iran, with Walz affirming strong support for Israel's self-defense and criticizing Trump's foreign policy. 
On the other hand, Vance praised Trump for maintaining global stability and supporting Israel. The Senator also defended Trump's immigration policies, advocating for mass deportations and rebuilding the border wall.
Walz criticized Trump's failure to secure Mexico's funding for the wall and Harris&#8217; strong record on prosecuting transnational criminals.
On <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40696394/inflation-jobs-and-taxes-how-trump-and-harris-economic-policies-differ">the economy</a>, Walz praised Democratic efforts in lowering costs, such as capping insulin prices, but misstated insulin&#8217;s pre-legislation cost.
Vance countered by blaming Harris for rising costs in essentials like food and housing. &#8220;She&#8217;s been the Vice President for three and a half years, she had the opportunity to enact all of these great policies.&#8221;
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JD Vance And Tim Walz Lock Horns Over Trump's 2020 Election Defeat: 'Jan. 6 Was Not Facebook Ads'

The odds of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) winning the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41134015/jd-vance-tim-walz-debate-sets-a-different-tone-candidates-discuss-israel-iran-escalation-immigration">vice presidential debate</a> tumbled Tuesday night on Polymarket, as bettors seemed to rally behind Republican Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio.)  
What happened: Walz was the punters' favorite before the start of the debate, leading with a 72% probability of a win on the cryptocurrency-based <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/who-will-win-the-vp-debate-according-to-polls?tid=1727837466904">prediction </a>market.
However, the odds fell dramatically as the debate began, plunging below 50% an hour into the face-off. As of this writing, the odds were comfortably in favor of the Republican at 69%. More than $850,000 was wagered for the outcome.&nbsp;
Polymarket, built atop Ethereum&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) Layer-2 chain, Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/matic/usd">MATIC</a>) has gained prominence as one of the world's top prediction markets for U.S. elections in recent months, though ironically, U.S. users can't access the platform due to federal regulations.
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Why It Matters: The vice presidential debate saw the two leaders clash on an array of topics including economy, geopolitical tensions, immigration, and more.&nbsp;
The 90-minute-long debate followed the presidential debate last month where Democratic nominee Kamala Harris was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">declared the winner</a> against Republican challenger Donald Trump.
As of this writing, presidency odds on Polymarket were little impacted due to the debate, with Harris maintaining a slender lead over Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Investors faced a turbulent day in the stock market, reacting to a series of events that could potentially impact the values of stocks and sectors in the coming weeks. The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq indices were affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and ongoing port strikes. 
The major indices closed the day lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.4% to 42,156.97 and the S&amp;P 500 falling 0.9% to 5,708.75. The Nasdaq finished Tuesday down 1.5% at 17,910.36.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) closed down 1.38% at $258.02, with an intraday high of $263.98 and low of $248.53. Tesla&#8217;s recent 24% monthly surge sets the stage for a pivotal October, with analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41116889/tesla-stock-speeds-ahead-of-mag7-peers-can-octobers-robotaxi-reveal-keep-the-momentum">closely watching</a> the upcoming Robotaxi event on Oct. 10, anticipated to bring significant updates on full self-driving and autonomous vehicles. Key announcements on operating costs, scaling, and potential new models could shape Tesla&#8217;s next chapter.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) ended the day down 0.64% at $185.13. The tech giant&#8217;s stock was affected by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41111978/dockworkers-strike-will-it-impact-your-holiday-shopping">dockworkers strike</a> that could potentially impact holiday shopping and cost the economy $540 million daily. Tech giants are bracing for potential disruptions that may affect East Coast ports.
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Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) closed up 0.83% at $89.13. The company&#8217;s shares rose despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41129610/nike-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-teams-energized-amid-ceo-transition-a-comeback-at-this-scale">missing revenue estimates</a> in its first-quarter financial results.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) ended the day up 0.64% at $81.27. The retail giant&#8217;s stock was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/24/10/41121254/walmart-president-and-ceo-trades-companys-stock">influenced</a> by the company&#8217;s CEO Douglas McMillon selling 29,124 shares of Walmart, as revealed in a recent SEC filing.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) closed up 6.24% at $112.74. The company&#8217;s shares surged amidst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41120957/alibabas-sun-art-faces-uncertainty-as-trading-suspension-fuels-divestment-rumors-report">speculation about Alibaba&#8217;s divestment</a> of stake in Sun Art Retail Group.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include a response from a Bitwise spokesperson.
In a groundbreaking move, cryptocurrency index fund manager Bitwise Asset Management filed for an XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) exchange-traded fund (ETF), a first for the U.S. market.
What Happened: Bitwise submitted the ETF filing on Monday to Delaware&#8217;s Department of State&#8217;s Division of Corporations. The filing was made under the entity name Bitwise XRP ETF, with CSC Delaware Trust Company listed as the registered agent.
This is typically the first step toward filing and listing an ETF, with similar notice seen previously for BlackRock&#8217;s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHA#NASDAQ">ETHA</a>).
A Bitwise spokesperson confirmed to Benzinga that the filing was legitimate but declined to provide additional information.
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Earlier this year, the SEC approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs from firms like BlackRock, Grayscale, and Fidelity, as well as eight Ethereum ETFs. Grayscale has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40838951/grayscale-revives-xrp-trust-after-3-year-hiatus">also launched an XRP &#8220;closed-end&#8221; fund</a> for accredited investors.
Why It Matters: The development comes even as Ripple Labs, the blockchain company that uses XRP for its operations, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40240559/xrp-outshines-bitcoin-ethereum-to-become-biggest-daily-gainer-after-judge-imposes-125m-pen">locked in a legal battle with the SEC</a> over the token&#8217;s sale. 
Ripple secured a notable victory in its protracted legal battle with the SEC last year, with a U.S. District Judge ruling that the sale of XRP on public exchanges does not constitute unregistered securities offerings. The deadline for the SEC to appeal the ruling is set for&nbsp;Oct. 7
Price Action: At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $0.603, down 2.67% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Live At CBS Vice Presidential Debate Governor Walz Says A Federal Program Of Paid Family Medical Leave Will Enhance Our Workforce And Our Families

On Tuesday, Republican Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio.) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) faced off in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41107455/walz-vs-vance-vp-debate-betting-odds-what-candidate-is-favored-plus-how-to-watch-likely-to">only vice-presidential debate</a> of the 2024 election cycle, in New York City.
The 90-minute debate was moderated by CBS News anchors Norah O&#8217;Donnell and Margaret Brennan.
This debate followed the presidential debate last month where Democratic nominee Kamala Harris was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">declared the winner</a> against Donald Trump — a stark contrast to the previous matchup that led to President Joe Biden&#8217;s exit from the race.
What Happened: The debate jumped right into the ongoing Middle East crisis. The candidates were asked if they would support a pre-emptive strike on Iran by Israel. The backdrop of the debate was set on Tuesday when Iran <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">fired nearly 200 missiles</a> at Israel.
The Two Candidates Shook Hands
The debate began shortly after 9 p.m., with Walz stepping out first, followed by Vance. After a handshake, Vance took his position at the lectern, and both candidates started jotting down notes on the provided pen and paper.
Middle-East Crisis
The Minnesota Governor responded to the first question about supporting a potential Israeli preemptive strike on Iran by reaffirming his strong backing for Israel.
He spoke about the importance of Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
He then quickly shifted to criticize Trump&#8217;s foreign policy, citing concerns from the former President&#8217;s own national security advisers who warned of the dangers of him being in charge.
"When our allies see Donald Trump turn towards Vladimir Putin, turn towards North Korea, when we start to see that type of fickleness about holding the coalitions together — we will stay committed," Walz said.
Vance started off giving an introduction of himself, speaking about having a blue-collar upbringing.
He then said that Trump actually delivered stability to the world by establishing effective deterrence, people were afraid of stepping out of the line.
"It is up to Israel what they think they need to do to keep their country safe and we should support our allies wherever they are when they are fighting the bad guys," he said in response to the question.
Hurricane Helene And Climate Change
When asked about the Trump administration&#8217;s role in addressing climate change, Vance said that he and the former president prioritize &#8220;clean air and clean water.&#8221;
"Donald Trump and I support clean air and clean water," he said, and then added, "One of the things that I have noticed some of our Democratic friends talking a lot about is a concern about carbon emissions. This idea that carbon emissions drive all the climate change."
"If you believe that what would you want to do: the answer is you wanna restore as much as American manufacturing as possible and you'd want to produce as much energy as possible in the United States of America because we are the cleanest economy in the entire world."
He said Kamala Harris' policies have led to more energy production in China, more manufacturing overseas, and more doing business in some of the dirtiest parts of the world.
Walz targeted Trump saying that the former President once called climate change a hoax and joked that these things would make more beachfront properties to invest in.
The Minnesota Governor said that the current administration has been taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change.
"To call it a hoax and to take the oil company executives to Mar-a-Lago, say, give me money from my campaign and I&#8217;ll let you do whatever you want, we can be smarter about that and an all-above energy policy is exactly what she&#8217;s doing, creating those jobs right here," he said.
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Immigration And Fact Check
Vance was asked about the Trump-Vance campaign's plan to carry out the largest deportation in the history of the U.S.
"She promised to undo all of Trump's immigration policies," said Vance about Harris and then touched on fentanyl and opiod crisis affecting the U.S.
He stressed on bring back Trump's immigration policies and rebuilding the wall.
"You make it harder for illegal immigrants to undercut the wages of American workers," said Vance on the impact of mass migration in to the country.
"The real family separation policy is unfortunately Kamala Harris' wide-open southern border," said Vance.
Walz responded by saying that opioid crisis was an issue but chose not to respond to Vance's assertion that children were being used as drug mules.
"Most of us want to solve this," said Walz. He singled out Harris' record in California for prosecuting transnational criminals.
"Donald Trump said, ‘No,'" said Walz. What would he talk about if legislation to tackle to immigration issue was passed.&nbsp;
He touched on the failure of Trump to get the wall funded by Mexico, something that Trump had promised to do.
"We already have massive child separation," said Vance on the question of separating children from parents. "We have a record of illegal crossings," said Vance. He referred to the Vice President as the "Border Czar," a term often used by his campaign.
"We fix this issue with a bill that is necessary," said Walz in response to overwhelming support for mass deportations in the U.S. He accused his political opponents of vilification of the issue because they did not want to address it.
"Gross majority" of what needs to be done is just empowering law enforcement, said Vance on whether the immigration issue needed legislation.
Vance mentioned Springfield, Ohio, a city in his home state that recently became a focal point of immigration discussions. Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40866950/donald-trumps-pet-eating-claims-shaking-up-springfield-ohio">falsely claimed</a> last month that Haitian immigrants in the town were eating pet animals.
Vance challenged the CBS host's fact-checking that a large number of Haitian immigrants in the city had legal status. However, his mike was cut while he was explaining the legal nitty-gritty around the status of these immigrants.
Economy And Common Sense
On the economy, Walz commended the Democratic administration for efforts to lower the cost of essentials, such as prescription drugs.
He highlighted the law passed two years ago, capping insulin prices at $35 per month for millions of Medicare recipients.
However, the Minnesota Governor overstated the pre-legislation cost, incorrectly stating that insulin had cost Americans &#8220;$800&#8221; before the law took effect.
CBS cited the Wharton School's analysis of the Trump plan and said it would increase the nation's debt by $5.8 trillion.
In response, Vance said that you will hear a lot of things from Walz about what Harris would do, and it sounds all good but you won't hear is that she has already done it.
"She's been the Vice President for three and a half years, she had the opportunity to enact all of these great policies and what she has actually done instead is drive the cost of food higher by 25%, drive the cost of housing higher by about 60%."
"If Kamala Harris has such great plans for how to address middle-class problems, then she ought to do them now, not when asking for a promotion, but in the job the American people gave her three and a half years ago."
"Now, Donald Trump's economic plan is not just a plan but it's also a record. A lot of those same economics that attacked Donald Trump's plan and they have Phds but they don't have common sense and they don't have wisdom," said Vance.
The Minnesota governor rebuffed Vance and Trump's campaign saying that they keep on targeting experts including economists, science, and national security folks.
&#8220;If you&#8217;re going to be president, you don&#8217;t have all the answers. Donald Trump believes he does,&#8221; he said. &#8220;My pro-tip is this: if you need heart surgery, listen to the people at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, not Donald Trump.&#8221;
Walz then addressed teachers, nurses, truck drivers, and other Americans, questioning the fairness of their annual tax payments while Trump managed to avoid paying income taxes for 10 out of 15 years.
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JD Vance, Tim Walz Debate Sets A Different Tone, Candidates Discuss Israel-Iran Escalation, Immigration And Economic Agendas: 'If Kamala Harris Has Such Great Plans …'

Ispire Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPR#NASDAQ">ISPR</a>), a leader in vaping technology, is set to unveil its groundbreaking I-80 vapor device filling machine at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/">Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a> in Chicago on October 8-9. The I-80 promises to revolutionize cannabis production, delivering efficiency and cost savings that could transform the industry&#8217;s landscape.
"The I-80 isn't just a machine; it's a game-changing solution to the capacity challenges that have hindered cannabis operators for years,&#8221; said Michael Wang, co-CEO of Ispire. &#8220;We're not just improving productivity – we're leading a paradigm shift in cannabis production efficiency." Wang also positioned the I-80 as the future of production efficiency in the cannabis industry.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Unmatched Speed And Efficiency</h3>
Capable of filling and sealing 4,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40341814/tony-starks-choice-vape-synergy-innovations-strategic-move-to-restore-brands-identity-lead-market">vapor devices</a> per hour, the I-80 is 2x faster than current automated systems and offers a 10x improvement in efficiency over manual production methods.&nbsp;
This significant boost in productivity addresses long-standing capacity challenges faced by cannabis operators, especially multi-state operators (MSOs) as well as single-state operators (SSOs).
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cost Savings And Workflow Optimization</h3>
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This feature alone improves workflow efficiency by 1,000% over manual methods and 100% over other automated systems, giving operators a competitive edge.
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Leading cryptocurrencies plummeted Tuesday as Iran's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">missile barrage toward Israel</a> sparked fears of a full-blown regional war in the Middle East.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-3.48%</td>
<td>$61,118.92</td>
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<td>-5.66%</td>
<td>$2,464.05</td>
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<td>-6.29%</td>
<td>$0.1077</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin plunged to a nearly two-week low of $60,370 as Iran launched a missile attack against Israel. The leading cryptocurrency recovered to $61,000 when the attack ended.
Ethereum witnessed a steeper drop, crashing to levels not seen since Aug. 19.
Total cryptocurrency liquidations exceeded $521 million in the last 24 hours, the highest since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40181335/global-stock-market-meltdown-has-more-to-do-with-macro-funds-stuck-in-wrong-way-aro">Black Monday meltdown</a> in August. Nearly $450 million in bullish bets were erased.&nbsp;
Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped 4.79% in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum saw a 5.6% decline in funds locked in its futures market.
The market sentiment fell from plunged into the "Fear" zone, according to the popular Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index, implying significant FUD and selling pressure.
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The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.14 trillion in the last 24 hours, following a contraction of&nbsp; 4.16% in the last 24 hours.
The stock market felt the pinch as well, dampening the high enthusiasm coming off last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated 173.18 points, or 0.41%, to end at 42,156.97. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.93% to close at 5,708.75, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ended 1.53% lower at 17,910.36.
War fears caused a spike in crude oil prices, with the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising 1.66% to $70.86 a barrel. Additionally, spot gold rose past $2,660 per ounce on safe-haven demand, but retreated later after the missile attack ended.&nbsp;
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Analyst Notes: Legendary trader Peter Brandt stated that Bitcoin's recent rally was didn't defy its 7-month trend of lower highs and lower lows.
"Only a close above 71,000 confirmed by a new ATH will indicate that the trend from the Nov 2022 low remains in force," Brandt added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The recent rally in Bitcoin did NOT disturb the 7-month sequence of lower highs and lower lows. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Only a close above 71,000 confirmed by a new ATH will indicate that the trend from the Nov 2022 low remains in force <a href="https://t.co/lFO9A20VPD">pic.twitter.com/lFO9A20VPD</a>
&mdash; Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterLBrandt/status/1841270939901911145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Widely-followed cryptocurrency commentator, MartyParty blamed big whales for the intense sell-offs, deeming it "pure manipulation" to eliminate bullish longs using war narratives. 
"Whales sell large amounts of crypto, the red candles cause panic, the price drops, paper hands panic sell,  same whales buy back and accumulate more tokens. That&#8217;s the game," he explained, urging his followers not to fall for this.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I analyze Bitcoin flows, majority of the selling today was from known market maker and exchange addresses aka Whales. This is pure manipulation to eliminate leverage longs using the &quot;war narratives&quot; to distribute according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wykoff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wykoff</a> reaccumulation strategy. Whales sell…
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Former President Donald Trump has reportedly withdrawn from a scheduled appearance on CBS &#8220;60 Minutes.&#8221;
What Happened: Both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris had initially agreed to feature in the show&#8217;s election special, set to air next Monday, as reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4910610-donald-trump-pulls-out-60-minutes-interview-cbs-news/">The Hill</a>. Trump was to be interviewed by Scott Pelley, while Harris was to converse with Bill Whitaker. However, the Trump campaign has now chosen to withdraw from the event.
Despite Trump&#8217;s withdrawal, CBS News confirmed that the election special will continue as planned, featuring the interview with Harris. The network also reiterated its standing invitation to Trump for an interview on &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221;.
Trump was the first to accept the interview request from &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221;, under the assumption that both White House candidates would receive equal airtime, a source told the publication. However, a spokesperson for Trump informed the show on Tuesday that the ex-president would not be participating.
The Trump campaign disputed CBS News&#8217; claims, stating that no interview was definitively scheduled. Steven Cheung, the Trump campaign's communications director, accused the show of begging for an interview and insisted that the discussions were preliminary and nothing was confirmed.
Cheung said that CBS insisted on &#8220;live fact checking&#8221; which he said was &#8220;unprecedented.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Fake News. 60 Minutes begged for an interview, even after they were caught lying about Hunter Biden's laptop back in 2020. There were initial discussions, but nothing was ever scheduled or locked in. They also insisted on doing live fact checking, which is unprecedented. <a href="https://t.co/l7xIacc1JK">https://t.co/l7xIacc1JK</a>
&mdash; Steven Cheung (@TheStevenCheung) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheStevenCheung/status/1841242913302327506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This withdrawal follows a series of debates and scheduled appearances leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Both Trump and Harris were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/41011819/trump-harris-could-appear-in-back-to-back-60-minutes-interviews-could-paramount-stock-be-a-">expected to appear</a> in back-to-back &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; interviews. This was seen as a potential media win for CBS and its parent company, Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>).
However, Trump&#8217;s reluctance to participate in further debates has been noted. As mentioned in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41037884/its-trump-not-harris-says-fox-anchor-bret-baier-on-delayed-second-debate">Benzinga article</a> in September, Fox News anchor Bret Baier attributed the delay in a second debate to Trump, not Harris.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised retaliation against Iran for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">firing over 180 missiles</a> into Israel on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran warned of &#8220;vast destruction&#8221; if Israel retaliates, heightening fears of a broader conflict.
What Happened: Despite the missile onslaught, no injuries were reported in Israel. However, a casualty was reported in the occupied West Bank. Iran&#8217;s foreign ministry maintained that its operation was defensive, targeting only Israeli military and security facilities.
Israel&#8217;s U.N. ambassador stated that the country will decide when and how to respond to Iran&#8217;s launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles, emphasizing that the retaliation &#8220;will be noticed&#8221; and &#8220;painful.&#8221; He warned Iran against testing Israel&#8217;s capabilities, while stressing that Israel does not seek war but cannot ignore such attacks on its civilians, <a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-lebanon-ground-operation-updates">reported</a> the Associated Press.
Iran&#8217;s armed forces stated that any direct intervention by Israel&#8217;s supporters against Tehran would trigger a &#8216;strong attack&#8217; from Iran on their &#8216;bases and interests&#8217; in the region, reported Reuters.
Iran&#8217;s military chief, Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, warned that Iran would strike all of Israel&#8217;s infrastructure if it takes action against Iran. He stated that the Revolutionary Guard is ready to repeat missile attacks with &#8220;multiplied intensity&#8221; and emphasized that while Iran avoided targeting civilians, it remains a feasible option, according to AP.
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Why It Matters: The missile attack from Iran follows a period of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Prior to the attack, the U.S. had increased its military presence in the region due to the rising tensions. 
The U.S. had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">also warned</a> that an attack in the region was imminent. The attack has had a significant impact on global markets, with investors reacting to the potential implications of the escalating conflict. 
Gold and oil prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41129967/market-sells-off-over-irans-attack-on-israel-port-strikes-hurricane-helene-national-se">surged following the attack</a>, with the United States Oil Fund up 3% and the SPDR Gold Trust rising 1%. Major market indexes fell, including the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), down 0.9%, and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), down 1.4%. Technology stocks were hit the hardest, while defense and oil stocks saw gains. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also dropped 2%.
Price Action: At the time of writing, SPY traded 0.15% lower in the after-hours session at $567.74 and QQQ was lower by almost 0.3% at $480.01.
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Netanyahu Promises Retaliation For Missile Attack On Israel, Iran Responds By Promising 'Vast Destruction'

Top Democrats from influential House committees are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to expedite the process of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-rescheduling">rescheduling cannabis.</a>
In a letter sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), ranking members of the Judiciary and Energy &amp; Commerce Committees respectively, stressed the need for quick action following a scientific review by the Biden administration.
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According to <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/top-congressional-democrats-push-dea-to-swiftly-reschedule-marijuana-and-continue-to-assess-full-legalization/">Marijuana Moment</a>, the lawmakers argue that cannabis has &#8220;less potential for abuse than other drugs&#8221; and serves an &#8220;accepted medical use in treatment.&#8221;
Their comments align with recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice, which have called for the reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
&#8220;We value the Department of Justice's steadfast commitment to prevent the misuse and diversion of controlled substances that pose a threat to public health," Nadler and Pallone wrote.
The lawmakers applauded the Biden administration for initiating the review and urged the DEA to &#8220;swiftly complete this process and transfer marijuana to schedule III.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Push For Full Descheduling</h3>
While the immediate focus is on rescheduling to Schedule III, which would loosen some federal restrictions on cannabis, the legislators also urged federal agencies to explore further reform. 
They said that &#8220;continuing to assess whether schedule IV, schedule V, or descheduling may be appropriate&#8221; could be the next step in aligning cannabis policy with evolving scientific and medical understanding. 
Descheduling, which would remove cannabis from the CSA entirely, remains a key objective for many advocates and lawmakers, including Nadler, who has previously sponsored the MORE Act &#8211; a bill that would result in full legalization.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Election-Year Focal Point</h3>
The timing of the lawmakers' push comes as cannabis policy increasingly takes center stage in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40785015/harris-campaign-accuses-trump-of-blatant-pandering-and-lying-about-his-cannabis-support-announce">U.S. election politics.</a> Both major parties are positioning themselves on the issue as the 2024 presidential election approaches. 
However, final action on the rescheduling is not expected until after November, with the DEA scheduling an administrative hearing on the matter for December 2. This hearing will allow for further input from experts and stakeholders before the agency potentially finalizes its decision.
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