In brief The deal would outpace Stripe’s massive $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin startup Bridge last year. Stablecoin activity has mushroomed with tokens’ total market cap increasing by about $100 billion year-to-date. Last month, Morgan […]
In brief 1.2 million users (0.15% of all ChatGPT users) discuss suicide weekly with ChatGPT, OpenAI revealed Nearly half a million show explicit or implicit suicidal intentions. GPT-5 improved safety to 91%, but earlier models […]
In brief Argentines swapped pesos for dollar stablecoins on Sunday, as locals expeted ARS to plummet during the midterm elections. President Javier Milei faced a make-or-break election amid declining approval ratings tied to corruption scandals. […]
In brief A report from the U.S. and other Western nations has found that North Korea is becoming more systematic and sophisticated in its crypto-hacking activities. Yet one contributor to the report, Chainalysis, indicates that […]
In brief Valthos launched with $30 million from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund. Its AI tools aim to detect and neutralize biological threats faster than traditional biodefense systems. The launch follows […]
In brief SpaceX moved more than 1,200 BTC—or $133 million in funds—on Friday. The transfers follow similarly sized moves from earlier this week. Details on the firm’s plans are not yet known. Elon Musk’s space […]
In brief The study found fragmented, untested plans for managing large-scale AI disruptions. RAND urged the creation of rapid AI analysis tools and stronger coordination protocols. The findings warned that future AI threats could emerge […]
In brief 60% of Australians still say they don’t trust crypto, up from 57% in 2024. Labor’s reform package spans exchange licensing, stablecoin oversight, and payments modernization. Swyftx projects millions of new investors once regulation […]
In brief NewsGuard found Sora 2 created fake news videos 80% of the time during 20 misinformation tests. The clips included false election footage, corporate hoaxes, and immigration-related disinformation. The report arrived amid OpenAI’s controversy […]
In brief X is launching its handle marketplace, letting Premium users buy or rent inactive usernames for up to $1 million. Priority handles are rentals, revoked if users cancel their subscription. The move chases new […]
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