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Hacks & Exploits · 3 weeks ago Apple Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft Apple has initiated a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that a former engineer misappropriated trade secrets and destroyed evidence.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Ontology Suspends Mainnet Block Production Amid Security Review Ontology has halted its mainnet block production to investigate a potential security issue, affecting transactions and prompting major exchanges to suspend related token activities.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Russian Finance Minister Meets US Treasury Secretary at G20 Amid Ukraine Conflict In a significant diplomatic move, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, marking Russia's first in-person G20 participation since its inv

Funding · 3 weeks ago MicroStrategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases, Acquiring $370 Million in BTC MicroStrategy has resumed its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, purchasing 4,603 BTC for $370 million, marking its first buy since June. This move follows a series of sales aimed at bolstering cash reserves.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Polymarket Negotiates $1B Funding at $20B Valuation Led by 1789 Capital Polymarket is in discussions to secure $1 billion in funding, achieving a valuation exceeding $20 billion, led by 1789 Capital.

Compliance · 3 weeks ago OpenSea Launches Solana NFT Trading After Four-Year Delay OpenSea has officially integrated Solana NFT trading into its platform, marking a significant shift after a previous unsuccessful attempt in 2022.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago North Korean Hackers Transfer $30 Million in Bitcoin via Hyperliquid Recent blockchain data reveals that North Korean hackers have moved over $30 million in Bitcoin through the decentralized platform Hyperliquid, raising concerns about potential illicit activities.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Bitcoin Surpasses Key 200-Day Moving Average Amid Positive Technical Signals Bitcoin has cleared its 200-day moving average, signaling potential bullish momentum as analysts monitor key resistance levels between $83,000 and $84,000.

Markets · 3 weeks ago Kalshi Suspends George Santos for Insider Trading on State of the Union Attendance Kalshi has permanently banned former Congressman George Santos after he manipulated prediction market contracts related to his attendance at the State of the Union address, earning nearly $18,000 in the process.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago EU Classifies ChatGPT and Others Under Digital Services Act, Excludes Anthropic's Claude The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act, while Anthropic's Claude is exempt due to a smaller user base.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Tesla Launches Cybercabs for Robotaxi Service in Texas Ahead of September 3 Debut Tesla is set to launch its new Cybercab vehicles in Austin, Texas, on September 3, marking a significant step in its autonomous robotaxi service.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Trump Announces Major Oil Deal with Venezuela to Boost U.S. Supply Former President Donald Trump unveiled a significant oil agreement with Venezuela, aiming to secure a majority stake in its vast oil reserves. However, he cautioned that this deal won't lead to immediate reductions in U.S. gasoline prices.

Adoption · 3 weeks ago US War Department Integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT Mil for Enhanced Military Operations The US Department of War has launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Mil on GenAI.mil, enhancing AI capabilities for over 3 million personnel in secure military operations.

Markets · 3 weeks ago FTC Set to Sue Amazon Over Allegations of Deceptive Advertising Practices The Federal Trade Commission is preparing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company misled advertisers about its ad auction processes, potentially resulting in significant financial penalties.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago Bank of England Raises Alarm Over AI Risks to Global Financial Stability The Bank of England's governor warns that advanced AI models could destabilize global finance, urging stronger regulations and cybersecurity measures.

Companies · 3 weeks ago AWS to Invest Over $5.3 Billion in New Saudi Arabia Cloud Region by 2026 Amazon Web Services has announced plans to establish a dedicated cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026, with an investment exceeding $5.3 billion.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Trump Warns Local Opposition to Data Centers Could Hurt US AI Leadership President Trump cautioned that resistance to data centers in the U.S. could undermine the economy and the nation's position in the AI sector, as numerous projects face local opposition.

Funding · 3 weeks ago Strive Acquires 1,800 Bitcoins, Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Treasury Strive has made headlines by purchasing 1,800 bitcoins for $143 million, solidifying its position as the fifth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury.

Stablecoins · 3 weeks ago Circle's USDC Treasury Mints $130M and Burns $107M Amid Growing Demand Circle's USDC Treasury has minted over $130 million in USDC while simultaneously burning $107 million, reflecting the stablecoin's active management of supply and demand dynamics in the crypto market.

Macro · 3 weeks ago China's Central Bank Intervenes as Yuan Appreciates Amid Weak Domestic Demand The People's Bank of China is taking measures to curb the rising yuan, which has gained nearly 9% against the dollar over the past 20 months, due to concerns over weak domestic demand and its impact on exports.