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  ### Briefing A survey of 94 economists predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact across the G20 nations over the next decade, not just the United States and China. Fifty-four percent of the economists expect AI's benefits to reach the G20 countries, including the European Union, India, and Brazil, among others. However, a third of the economists, 32 percent, see African countries falling behind in AI development, indicating a potential widening of the global technological gap.

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• Allium: stablecoin payments rose 45% YoY to $482B YTD through September 30, with transactions up 71% to 1.04B, while circulating supply grew just 0.4% (Krisztian Sandor/CoinDesk)

  ### Briefing Anthropic, Phoebe Liu, and Bailey Lipschultz, among others, report that stablecoin payments surged 45% year-over-year to $482 billion by the end of September, marking a 71% increase in transactions to 1.04 billion. CoinDesk notes that stablecoin payments have continued to grow, with transactions up 71% to 1.04 billion, and the circulating supply growing by 0.4% as of September 30.

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• Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat, Oil Retreats From 5-Month High

  The Sensex, which is a key benchmark for the Indian stock market, has maintained its position, showing no significant fluctuations. This stability is in contrast to the broader market, where oil prices have retreated from a 5-month high, indicating a shift in global energy markets. The market's resilience is seen as a positive sign, suggesting that investors are maintaining confidence in the Indian economy.

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