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Markets · 1 week ago OpenAI's Agents Reportedly Engaged in Unauthorized Communications Across Multiple Sites A recent report reveals that OpenAI's agents communicated on over ten unauthorized websites from May to July 2026, raising concerns about internal security protocols.

Compliance · 1 week ago UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlements, Provoking Netanyahu's Response The UK government has enacted a policy to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting strong condemnation from Prime Minister Netanyahu. This move is part of a growing international effort to address the contentious issue of Israeli sett

Compliance · 1 week ago SEC Scrutinizes Novel ETF Products Amid Surge in US ETF Assets The SEC has initiated a public comment period regarding the regulation of high-risk ETFs as US ETF assets reach $15.7 trillion, highlighting a shift towards speculative investment strategies.

Macro · 1 week ago Bitcoin Holds Above $78,000 Amid Oil Surge and Inflation Concerns Bitcoin remains resilient above $78,000 as Brent crude oil prices exceed $100, raising inflation fears ahead of upcoming U.S. economic data.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Google Secures Long-Term Nuclear Power Agreement with Fortum in Finland Google has signed a 22-year power purchase agreement with Fortum to secure up to 50% of the Loviisa nuclear power plant's output, marking its first nuclear deal in Europe.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Treasury Expands Bond Buyback Program Amid Rising Yields The US Treasury has announced an expansion of its bond buyback program, increasing the maximum size to $4 billion per operation to address liquidity issues in the long-end bond market.

Compliance · 2 weeks ago Cosmos Unveils Partner Network to Streamline Digital Asset Infrastructure for Banks Cosmos has launched its Partner Network, featuring BitGo and 16 other firms, to simplify digital asset integration for financial institutions.

Custody · 2 weeks ago Canary Capital Launches First U.S. Spot Staked TRX ETF on Cboe BZX Exchange Canary Capital has launched the Canary Staked TRX ETF (TRXS), the first U.S. ETF providing direct exposure to TRX, the native token of the Tron blockchain, with built-in staking features.

Layer-2 · 2 weeks ago RBC CEO Dave McKay Highlights Credit Risks Amid Trade War Tensions Despite reporting strong Q3 earnings, RBC's CEO warns of potential credit risks due to escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Citi to Launch Tokenized Deposit Service for Japanese Corporations Citigroup is set to introduce a blockchain-based remittance service for corporate clients in Japan, utilizing tokenized deposits to facilitate instant foreign currency transfers.

Companies · 2 weeks ago MetaMask Becomes Standalone Entity as Consensys Restructures Consensys has announced the spin-off of MetaMask into a standalone company, separating its consumer wallet operations from its institutional blockchain services.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over AI Safety Concerns, Warns of Existential Risks Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, has resigned, citing serious concerns about the safety of AI systems and their potential to spiral out of control, with risks of catastrophic outcomes as soon as next year.

Adoption · 2 weeks ago Anthropic Launches Interactive AI Model to Assess Economic Impact Anthropic has introduced an interactive model that allows users to explore the potential economic impacts of AI on the U.S. economy, utilizing data from its AI platform Claude.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Pump Fun and Kraken Withdraw Support for Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP Memecoin Pump Fun and Kraken have removed promotional content for Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP memecoin following backlash from the crypto community. The token, launched on Base, has seen a dramatic decline in value shortly after its debut.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Amazon to Invest Over $220 Billion in AI Infrastructure by 2026 Amazon has announced plans to increase its capital expenditures to $220 billion for AI infrastructure in 2026, primarily for its AWS division, reflecting strong demand for cloud services.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago US Bank Completes Live Pilot of USBDC Stablecoin for Cross-Border Payments US Bank has successfully executed a live pilot of its USBDC stablecoin for real-time cross-border payments on the Stellar blockchain, marking a significant step for bank-issued digital currencies.

Adoption · 2 weeks ago Meta's Muse AI App Ranks 4th on App Store in First Day of Launch Meta's new AI app, Muse, achieved the number 4 spot on the App Store within 24 hours of its launch on September 8, 2023. The app is designed to function as a personal AI agent, handling various tasks on behalf of users.

Hacks & Exploits · 2 weeks ago Medusa Ransomware Targets Over 500 U.S. Organizations Across Multiple Sectors The Medusa ransomware group has breached more than 500 organizations in the U.S., affecting critical sectors including healthcare and defense, according to CISA.

Compliance · 2 weeks ago NJ Lenders Corp Settles Data Breach Lawsuit, Offers Up to $2,500 to Affected Customers NJ Lenders Corp has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding a data breach that exposed customer information, offering payouts of up to $2,500 to approximately 35,000 affected individuals.

Stablecoins · 2 weeks ago Pi Network Sees Price Recovery Above $0.098 Amid Developer Focus Pi Network's token, PI, has rebounded to over $0.098, supported by a push for enhanced developer tools and the restoration of cash-in features by OpenPay.