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Goldman Sachs brings $100B Treasury fund to Avalanche via Lynq

Goldman's integration of its Treasury fund with blockchain via Lynq could redefine institutional finance by enhancing liquidity and yield efficiency. ...

What If the World Had Only One Central Bank and One Global Currency?

Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5.5 Is Out, Beats Opus 5.5 at Coding for Half the Price

Anthropic's mid-tier model tops its own flagship on Terminal-Bench 4.0 and costs half as much per token, but an independent tester found it burns more...

Susan Collins voted to keep the Iran war going five times, affecting Mainers’ fuel prices

Collins' voting record may sway voter sentiment, impacting her reelection chances and highlighting the economic effects of foreign policy. The post Su...

Strive Scoops up 1,107 Bitcoin as Its $2.3B Treasury Expands

Per usual, Monday was a day of digital asset treasury (DAT) purchase announcements as Strategy and Bitmine revealed new acquisitions. At the same time...

Bittensor proposes Gamma tokens to enhance subnet collaboration

Gamma tokens could transform subnet dynamics by fostering collaboration, potentially increasing network efficiency and economic integration. The post ...

NYC Council to hold hearing with AI executives next week

NYC's AI hearing signals a shift towards proactive local governance in tech regulation, potentially setting a precedent for other cities. The post NYC...

Blockchain.com targets multi-billion dollar IPO as it files confidential S-1 with SEC

Blockchain.com's IPO could reshape crypto markets by setting new valuation benchmarks and accelerating tokenized securities adoption. The post Blockch...

Salesforce launches Hyperagent in Slack for autonomous AI deployment

Salesforce's integration of AI agents in Slack streamlines workflows, potentially transforming enterprise communication and operational efficiency. Th...

OpenAI plans 20 launches at DevDay, credits Astra for productivity boost

OpenAI's rapid product rollout at DevDay highlights AI's transformative potential in productivity and industry-specific applications. The post OpenAI ...

Shopify enables browser-based AI agents to complete purchases

Shopify's AI integration could revolutionize e-commerce by streamlining shopping processes, increasing traffic, and enhancing consumer trust. The post...

Australia calls Altman, Amodei to testify after AI agent hacks government systems

The AI hacking incident prompts scrutiny on governance, potentially affecting investor confidence and OpenAI's future valuation prospects. The post Au...

Blockchain.com targets up to $6B valuation in planned IPO this year: Report

Blockchain.com is targeting a $4B to $6B valuation and about $500M raise in a potential IPO this year as it expands its crypto business. The post Bloc...

Avalanche surpasses all chains in $131M tokenized stock inflows

Avalanche's dominance in tokenized stocks could reshape blockchain finance, driving increased adoption and competition in digital asset markets. The p...

Citi and Coinbase Working Together To Build Stablecoin Infrastructure for Businesses

Bitcoin Magazine Citi and Coinbase Working Together To Build Stablecoin Infrastructure for Businesses Citigroup is working with America’s biggest cry...

After AI Agent Hacked Its Government, Australia Calls Altman and Amodei to Testify

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has invited the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to a Canberra hearing on October 1, after an OpenAI agent quietly accessed Austra...

Polygon boosts POL staking rate to 8% for two months starting October 1

The temporary staking rate increase may boost short-term participation, but long-term sustainability hinges on future automation proposals. The post P...

Anthropic enforces strict no-discount policy for enterprise customers

Anthropic's strict pricing model may deter smaller enterprises but aligns revenue with costs, appealing to investors and reflecting industry trends. T...

Claude Sonnet 5.5 nears Opus performance while cutting task costs up to 30%

Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 5.5 with 30% faster output and up to 30% lower per-task costs while approaching Opus 5.5 performance. The post Claude...

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company pulls plug on SPAC merger, chooses to stay private

BSTR's decision to remain private highlights the volatility and challenges in the crypto market, impacting future public listing strategies. The post ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend White House meeting Tuesday

Huang's White House presence underscores the strategic importance of AI policy in global tech leadership and economic competitiveness. The post Nvidia...

Blockchain.com targets $500M raise at $4-6B valuation in IPO

Blockchain.com's IPO could reshape crypto market dynamics, influencing investor confidence and regulatory approaches amid fluctuating valuations. The ...

SpaceXAI subpoenaed by NYC Council in sweeping AI safety investigation

NYC's AI safety probe highlights growing regulatory scrutiny, potentially reshaping AI governance and accountability frameworks globally. The post Spa...

Kuaishou Technology’s AI spinoff unveils Kling 4.0 video model ahead of Hong Kong listing

Kling 4.0's launch and potential IPO highlight the growing trend of AI spinoffs in tech, aiming for higher valuations and market independence. The pos...

OpenAI rumored to unveil Aeon AI agent at 2026 DevDay

The introduction of persistent AI agents like Aeon could redefine user interaction, raising accountability and resource allocation challenges. The pos...

Telegram’s crypto lineup expands as Wallet rebrands to Walt alongside new Gram wallet

Wallet in Telegram is rebranding as Walt as Telegram launches Gram wallet, separating simple crypto payments from advanced trading and investing. The ...

Compound Foundation denies misuse of V2 reserve funds amid governance controversy

The controversy highlights potential vulnerabilities in DeFi governance, risking reputational damage and questioning DAO decision legitimacy. The post...

Compound DAO reserve conversion faces governance challenge

A Compound delegate challenged the use of DAO reserves to acquire COMP voting power. Independent on-chain research supports the transfer timeline but ...

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son goes all in on AI, raises $11.1B in the largest junk bond sale ever

SoftBank's massive AI investment could redefine tech landscapes but risks financial instability amid high debt and economic uncertainty. The post Soft...

Spark allocates $210M for institutional loans backed by BTC with Anchorage Digital

Spark's BTC-backed institutional loans via Anchorage Digital bridge DeFi and traditional finance, enhancing compliance and liquidity access. The post ...