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What Happened Today — Sunday, October 18, 2026

South‑South oil talks, Ethereum security, USDC defense, EU LNG rise, Bitget ZRO halt

African Energy Leaders Push For South-South Oil PartnershipsAfrican energy leaders have called for urgent action to strengthen oil and gas partnerships between countries in the Global South.EU Increases Russian LNG Purchases Despite Phase-Out PlansAccording to The Times, the European Union has increased its purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas despite previously stated plans to phase it out.Stakeholders Discuss Oil Investments in NigeriaStakeholders in Nigeria evaluate how fresh investments in the oil and gas sector can help achieve national energy goals.
Vitalik Buterin's Paranoid Mode Puts Focus on Ethereum AI SecurityVitalik Buterin's introduction of 'paranoid mode' brings institutional scrutiny to Ethereum's security push for artificial intelligence.
Circle Defends USDC Economics Amid Rival PressureCircle has defended the economic model of its USDC stablecoin as rival issuers reportedly attempt to court its partners with larger revenue cuts.
Bitcoin and Ether Retreat as Remittix Nears LaunchBitcoin and Ethereum retreat as the Remittix project approaches $33 million ahead of its scheduled November 24 launch, according to TechBullion.
Bitget Suspends ZRO Withdrawals on Arbitrum NetworkBitget announced the suspension of ZRO withdrawals on the Arbitrum One network due to wallet maintenance.