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NEW: DogeOS expands Dogecoin DeFi infrastructure as Wall Street prepares for a critical Fed decision Dogecoin: DogeOS announced an integration with RedStone, bringing oracle price feeds to its public testnet. The infrastructure will allow developers to build lending protocols, perpetual markets, stablecoins and prediction markets within the Dogecoin ecosystem. Mainnet support is planned, although no launch date has been confirmed. Stocks: The S&P 500 gained 0.7% on Monday, closing at 7,676.77, while the Nasdaq advanced 0.83%. Technology shares recovered as investors turned their attention to major earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon. US stock futures edged higher Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision. Gold: After recovering above $4,000 on Monday, gold slipped 0.4% to around $4,000.52 per ounce Tuesday morning. A stronger dollar and elevated Treasury yields pressured precious metals as investors awaited the Fed’s policy announcement. Oil: Brent crude declined for a second consecutive session as diplomatic efforts in the Middle East eased immediate supply concerns. However, continued threats to Saudi energy infrastructure are keeping prices elevated. The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, with inflation remaining a central concern for investors. Make your predictions and trade these markets now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com

STRATO Contest News Both STRATO Odds and STRATO Play competitions are approaching their deadlines this week. There's still time to participate and compete for rewards. STRATO Odds | 1,800 $USDST Ends October 28 at 11 AM ET. 20 prize positions across two leaderboards: • Overall Trading Volume • First Mover Advantage Compete: stratoodds.com/leaderboard/e… STRATO Play | 540 $USDST Ends October 29 at 12 PM ET. 10 winners across three games: • High Card • Penalty Shootout • Rock Paper Scissors Each qualifying win with at least 1 USDST staked per player earns 1 point. Compete: stratoplay.app/competition

NEW: US-Iran diplomatic efforts ease oil supply fears ahead of a crucial week for global markets Reports of Qatari mediation between Washington and Tehran have pushed oil prices lower, offering some relief after another week of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Oil: Brent crude fell nearly 2% to around $114.50 per barrel on Monday morning, after gaining 6.2% last week. However, renewed Houthi claims of attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure continue to raise supply concerns. Stocks: S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% ahead of Wall Street’s opening. Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are due to report earnings this week, putting AI investment spending and profitability back in focus. Gold & Silver: Gold recovered above $4,000 per ounce, gaining 0.5%, while silver edged higher to approximately $53.99. Lower oil prices eased some inflation concerns, although expectations of further Federal Reserve rate increases continue to limit the recovery. Crypto: Bitcoin traded near $80,000 and Ethereum around $2,327 as investors awaited Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and Thursday’s US inflation data. Where do you see these markets heading next? Make your predictions and trade them now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com

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NEW: Weekend crypto selloff triggers massive liquidations as Middle East tensions deepen Crypto: Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000 on Saturday, reaching approximately $79,460, while Ethereum dropped 4.7% to $2,289. The selloff triggered $837 million in liquidations across more than 227,000 traders, with long positions accounting for 82.8% of losses. Both assets recovered some ground overnight, with BTC trading near $80,800 and ETH around $2,370 early Sunday. Oil: Saudi Arabia intercepted another wave of missiles and drones as Houthi attacks continued over the weekend. Riyadh’s main airport partially reopened Sunday despite renewed threats. Brent crude last settled at $116.72 per barrel on Friday, up 6% for the week. Further disruptions could add pressure when oil markets reopen. Stocks: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index fell 2.7% on Sunday, its worst session in 18 months, as escalating regional tensions unsettled investors. Saudi Aramco declined 0.9%, highlighting growing concerns about the conflict’s economic impact. Make your predictions and trade these markets now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com

NEW: Wall Street closes lower as rising oil prices and AI spending concerns weigh on investors. Stocks: The S&P 500 closed Friday down 0.52% at 7,623.68, while the Nasdaq lost 0.21%. Technology shares stabilized after Thursday’s sharp selloff, but concerns about the financing of AI infrastructure remain ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon next week. Oil: Brent crude rose 3.1% on Friday, moving above $116 per barrel as Middle East supply disruptions continued to drive energy prices higher. The US 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.99%, adding pressure to financial markets. Crypto: Bitcoin traded around $80,685 on Saturday morning, while Ethereum hovered near $2,370. Both remain under pressure amid weaker institutional flows and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Make your predictions and trade these markets now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com

Three games. Seven days of competition. 540 USDST in prizes. The first STRATO Play mainnet competition is underway, giving players the opportunity to compete for rewards by winning games on STRATO. Choose your game: • Rock Paper Scissors • High Card • Penalty Shootout Every qualifying win earns 1 point toward the leaderboard, with a minimum stake of 1 USDST per player. Prize Distribution 1st: 250 USDST 2nd: 100 USDST 3rd: 50 USDST 4th–10th: 20 USDST each The competition runs until October 29 at 16:00 UTC/12:00 ET. There's still time to enter, build your score and secure a place among the top 10. Compete and follow the leaderboard👇 stratoplay.app/competition

NEW: AI spending concerns trigger Wall Street selloff as Middle East tensions drive oil higher Stocks: The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6% on Thursday, its steepest decline since June, while the S&P 500 lost 1.2%. NVIDIA dropped around 4% as investors questioned the financing costs and profitability of major AI infrastructure investments. Oil: Brent crude reached a five-month high near $114 per barrel on Friday following Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and renewed concerns over Middle Eastern energy supplies. Higher energy costs are adding to inflation pressures ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Gold & Silver: Gold briefly fell below $4,000 per ounce, reaching its lowest level since July. The metal has lost approximately 3.5% this week, while silver declined to around $53.84. Rising oil prices and expectations of prolonged higher interest rates continue to pressure precious metals. What’s your prediction? Trade your predictions now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com

STRATO Play | Competition Rewards Distributed Rewards from our previous STRATO Play testnet competition have now been distributed to eligible participants! Congratulations to all winners, and thank you to everyone who participated, tested the games and shared valuable feedback. Your contributions continue to help us improve STRATO Play. Our first mainnet competition is now LIVE, featuring two new games, High Card and Penalty Shootout, alongside Rock Paper Scissors. 540 USDST in prizes are available for the top 10 players. Every qualifying win brings you closer to the top of the leaderboard. The competition runs until October 29, 12 PM ET. Play and compete: stratoplay.app/competition

NEW: Middle East attacks trigger fresh oil rally as AI stocks face renewed selling pressure Escalating attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure are pushing oil prices to their highest levels since May, adding fresh inflation concerns as Wall Street prepares for a weaker opening. Oil: Brent crude surged 2.81% to $111.88 per barrel at 7:04 AM ET, after reaching $112.55 earlier. Saudi Aramco instructed employees to evacuate its Dhahran headquarters following renewed attacks in the region. Stocks: S&P 500 futures fell 0.94%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.61% at 8:38 AM ET. NVIDIA declined around 2% in premarket trading as investors reassessed AI valuations and spending following the latest earnings reports. Precious Metals: Gold dropped 1.9% to $4,060.37 per ounce, its lowest since August 4. Silver fell 3.9% to $55.72. Rising energy costs are strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain tighter monetary policy. Will oil continue its rally? Can NVIDIA and the S&P 500 recover, or will inflation concerns push stocks and precious metals lower? Make your predictions and trade these markets now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com

STRATO Odds: Competition Rewards Distributed Rewards from our previous Early Birds Advantage competition, which concluded today, have now been distributed to eligible winners! Congratulations to everyone who made it onto the leaderboards, and thank you to all participants for another week of trading and competition. Early Birds Advantage III is already live, with 1,800 USDST in prizes across the Overall Volume and First Mover leaderboards. The next competition runs until October 28. Trade and compete👇 stratoodds.com/leaderboard

STRATO Community Update: New Competitions & Rewards👇 Our new STRATO Odds competition is now live, with the first STRATO Play mainnet competition starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, we're reviewing the results of last week's competitions and have some additional rewards for our Play testnet participants. 🔵 STRATO Odds: Early Birds Advantage III October 21–28 | 11:00 AM ET The new competition is officially live, with 1,800 USDST in prizes across two leaderboards. • Overall Volume: Top 10 traders, 500 USDST for first place. • First Mover: Top 10 traders, 300 USDST for first place. Only qualifying trades placed within the first 10 minutes of hourly markets count. Trade and follow the leaderboard: stratoodds.com/leaderboard 🎮 STRATO Play | First Mainnet Competition October 22–29: 12:00 PM ET Tomorrow we launch our first mainnet competition, with 540 USDST in prizes for the top 10 players. We're also introducing two new games: • High Card: Pick one of five cards and try to beat your opponent. • Penalty Shootout: Choose where to shoot and dive to outsmart your opponent. Together with Rock Paper Scissors, all three games count toward the competition. Each qualifying win earns 1 point, with a minimum stake of 1 USDST per player. stratoplay.app/competition 🏆 Previous Competitions & Additional Rewards We're currently reviewing the results of last week's STRATO Odds and Play competitions. Winners and reward distributions will be confirmed once the reviews are completed. Additionally, every STRATO Play testnet participant who did not win a prize will receive 5 USDST! The snapshot has already been taken, so no further action is required. Thank you to everyone who participated, reported bugs and provided feedback. Your contributions are helping us improve both platforms as we continue expanding the STRATO ecosystem. More updates on the final results and rewards will follow.

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STRATO Odds & Play competitions kick off today! A new week of competition begins across the STRATO ecosystem, with two new games, fresh leaderboards and 2,340 $USDST in total prizes. 🔵 STRATO Odds | Early Birds Advantage III Starts at 11 AM ET: • 1,800 USDST in prizes • 2 leaderboards: Overall Volume & First Mover • 20 prize positions • Enter hourly markets within the first 10 minutes to compete on the First Mover board Trade: stratoodds.com/leaderboard/e… 🎮 STRATO Play | First Mainnet Competition Starts tomorrow at 12 PM ET: • 540 USDST in prizes for the top 10 players • Every qualifying win earns 1 point • Two new games: High Card 🃏 & Penalty Shootout ⚽ • Rock Paper Scissors also qualifies Play: stratoplay.app/ 🎙️ Community AMA | Today at 12 PM ET: Join us for updates on both platforms, the new competitions, community feedback and what's ahead for STRATO. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1NGaroZLj…

NEW: Iran-US diplomatic tensions intensify as oil supply concerns return to global markets Oil prices jumped on Wednesday after Iranian officials played down prospects for diplomatic progress with Washington. Meanwhile, stronger corporate earnings are supporting a recovery in global equities. Oil: Brent crude climbed 1.9% to $110.85 per barrel, supported by renewed Middle East supply concerns and a reported 4.9 million-barrel decline in US crude inventories. Stocks: Early earnings results have exceeded expectations, with 86% of reporting S&P 500 companies beating forecasts. Nasdaq futures gained around 0.75%, while South Korea’s KOSPI advanced more than 3%. Gold: Gold futures slipped toward $4,139 per ounce as higher energy prices reinforced inflation concerns and expectations of tighter US monetary policy. Crypto: Bitcoin moved back above $83,000 as investors assessed the earnings recovery and ongoing geopolitical risks. Where do you see these markets heading next? Make your predictions and trade them now on STRATO Odds👇 stratoodds.com