President Donald Trump has issued an executive order changing the official U.S. government terminology from "artificial intelligence" to "super intelligence." Major tech executives signed a "Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities," though critics describe the pact as legal

Bitcoin +0.4% (1h) to $85,818. $20,490,472 liquidated on Gate.io in the last hour.

Drift Protocol has enabled claims and redemptions for DFX recovery tokens following an April exploit. Initial redemption rates on October 1 were approximately 0.0104 USDT per token, representing roughly 1.04% of verified losses according to CryptoSlate.

The crypto sector is shifting focus from building technical infrastructure to securing active user adoption. Industry leaders are prioritising "magic moments" and social proof over technical jargon to attract mainstream users.

David Robinson has resigned from OpenAI after previously authoring safety reports for major model launches. Robinson argues that a culture of "extreme confidence" and rapid development in Silicon Valley overlooks critical risks.

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration could legally blacklist Anthropic under a specific supply chain statute. The ruling allows blacklisting based on the withholding of AI features from military use, regardless of whether there was ma

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has filed a federal lawsuit in Washington to overturn an OCC rule regarding national trust bank charters. The dispute centres on whether the OCC exceeded its legal authority by allowing crypto and fintech firms to operate under

Chainalysis has linked a $387 million theft from Bitget on Sept. 24 to North Korean actors. The breach contributed to more than $1 billion in total crypto stolen by DPRK-linked groups in 2026, according to Decrypt.

A new wave of AI agents allows users to manage tasks via SMS and messaging apps rather than standalone applications. These tools range from general personal assistants to specialised services for travel and family coordination.

Bitcoin fell from an all-time high of over $126,000 in October 2025 to approximately $60,000 by June 2026. coindesk.com

Meta has launched Muse Gadgets, an open-source initiative allowing developers to create hardware for the Muse AI agent. The company is providing a Linux software development kit (SDK) and open-source firmware to enable integration with various devices.

Blast is shutting down its Ethereum layer-2 network due to unsustainable operating costs. Users have until Oct. 26 to withdraw assets via the Blast interface before having to use bridge contracts directly.

EU crypto users are showing increased confidence in platforms that adhere to MiCA regulations. Bitpanda co-CEO Christian Trummer argues that most investors prefer regulated services over self-custody.

Anchorage Digital has reportedly reduced its staff by 17%. The workforce cuts occur alongside institutional growth and a $100 million investment from Tether.

President Donald Trump has rebranded artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" via executive order and secured a "morally binding" safety pledge from leading tech executives. While Meta and OpenAI are attempting to make their interfaces more approachable, TechCrunch reports

Bitcoin's price surpassed $87,000 following U.S. employment data that was weaker than anticipated. The asset is being supported by steady exchange-traded fund inflows and a trend of hedging against currency devaluation.

TechCrunch has announced that October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT is the final deadline to book exhibit tables for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The event will take place from October 13–15 in San Francisco at Moscone West, expecting over 10,000 attendees including investors and founders.

Microsoft is implementing a "biomimicry" strategy to integrate its massive AI data centers into natural landscapes and reduce community friction. Local residents and officials are increasingly protesting hyperscale facilities due to noise, pollution, and the destruction of green

Nvidia has introduced the Open Agent Safety Platform to monitor and restrict autonomous AI agents. The system utilizes Vera AI CPUs, OpenShell software, and Sentry chip technology for rapid containment.

The SEC has introduced a proposal to update how regulated funds and investment advisers manage the custody of digital assets. Under the new guidelines, blockchain records may be used for compliance and state trust companies could serve as custodians under certain conditions.

The SEC has proposed a new framework to clarify how regulated funds and investment advisers can store digital assets. Proposed changes include allowing state trust companies to act as custodians and permitting self-custody under specific circumstances.

A study by Graphite identified 13,000 phrases that appear at least twice as often in AI writing compared to human text. While frontier models have reduced their use of em-dashes, new linguistic patterns—or "tells"—continue to emerge with each version.

NEAR Intents lost $3.8 million in user assets due to a technical vulnerability. The protocol has patched the bug and committed to fully reimbursing impacted users.

MetaMask is removing thousands of Ethereum validators following a security breach that diverted transaction rewards to an address linked to Tornado Cash. The sudden surge in exits has created a network-wide bottleneck, leading to the largest exit backlog since December 2025.

Traditional banking systems are viewed as incompatible with "agentic AI" due to requirements for human identification and high fees on small transactions. The firm envisions a future where compute capacity is standardized into digital assets that can be traded and settled program

OpenAI has introduced Dots, autonomous AI agents powered by the GPT-6 Astra model that can operate independently on cloud computers. The company launched a high-tier Pro subscription costing $500 per month alongside several productivity tools and a more affordable model called GP

Alphabet has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a model focused on coding and cybersecurity tasks. The tool is currently restricted to specific security partners via Google's Fairwind Program.

Standard Chartered predicts ENA could reach $2 by late 2028, potentially outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum returns. The valuation depends on USDe supply growing from roughly $4.9 billion to a target of $40 billion.

Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier AI model designed for high-complexity professional tasks. Access is currently restricted to "trusted cyber defenders" and internal Google operations while safety checks are conducted.

Bitcoin briefly exceeded $85,000 before falling back below $84,000 following August inflation data. US government bond yields rose alongside recoveries in oil and stock markets.

Robinhood Chain continued to generate blocks during a service disruption on Sept. 4, contradicting earlier reports of a total halt. Despite continuous block production, successful app traffic dropped significantly for approximately 40 minutes between 12:37 and 13:20 UTC.

THORChain has declined requests from Bitget to block addresses tied to a $387.5 million theft. Legal experts suggest that maintaining true decentralisation is the strongest defence against liability for DeFi protocols.

OpenAI is pursuing a minimum of $30 billion in new investment at a valuation near $1.4 trillion. The company has pushed back its IPO until 2026, citing safety issues and the difficulty of managing advanced systems.

AMD has reached an agreement to purchase World Labs for $8.2 billion, according to Ars Technica. The deal integrates specialized "world models" into AMD's ecosystem to better compete with Nvidia in physical AI and robotics.

Bitcoin -0.4% (1h) to $83,108. $34,421,277 liquidated on Gate.io in the last hour.

Bitwise has launched a spot Near ETF (ticker NRR) on NYSE Arca, allowing brokerage account access to the token. The fund incorporates staking rewards of approximately 5%, which are reflected in the share value.

Major institutional investors showed resilience during a price drop from $125K to $60K, with none of 15 interviewed entities selling their holdings. Some sovereign wealth funds are reportedly reducing gold positions to increase Bitcoin exposure as a hedge against currency debasem

OpenAI introduced Dots, autonomous agents equipped with their own cloud computers and web browsers to perform tasks independently. The company launched GPT-6.1 Sol, a more affordable model, alongside an "Ultrafast" speed tier for high-end users.

OpenAI has introduced a suite of productivity tools that compete directly with established office software providers. New features include Space for collaboration, Pages for document creation, and collaborative slides.

Bitcoin remains stable around $84,000 despite broader macroeconomic pressures and rising Treasury yields. Geopolitical tensions affecting crude oil prices are currently limiting the upside potential for non-yielding assets like Bitcoin.

US Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant drop in daily inflows to $31 million on September 28, marking the lowest point of an eight-day positive streak. Bitcoin is facing resistance between $84,000 and $85,000, where Glassnode identifies a high concentration of long-term holder supply.

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has unveiled Dazzle, an AI personal assistant that derives user context exclusively from photo libraries rather than text data. The project secured a seed funding round of $8 million in December, according to TechCrunch.

Anthropic is reportedly targeting a $2 trillion valuation for a November public debut, which would potentially make it the largest IPO in history by surpassing SpaceX. The company's filing reveals significant financial strain, including a 2025 net loss of $42 billion against reve

Nvidia has released the Open Agent Safety Platform to prevent AI agents from performing unauthorized actions or breaching external systems. The company announced a $150bn share buyback, bringing its total repurchase program to $235bn according to The Guardian.

Strategy has resumed back-to-back weekly Bitcoin acquisitions for the first time since June. The company is simultaneously investing heavily in repurchasing its own preferred stock to stabilize its value.

Belarus has approved its first two crypto banks following a new legal structure. The institutions will operate under the supervision of both the National Bank and High-Tech Park.

Nvidia has released the Open Agent Safety Platform to provide hardware and software controls for autonomous AI agents. The system consists of OpenShell, a sandboxing runtime, and Sentry, a hardware-based kill switch utilizing BlueField-4 DPUs.

Chainlink has released CCIP 2.0, allowing institutional users to implement their own security checks via a new Cross-Chain Verifier (CCV) feature. While institutions can now add custom guards via AWS or Google Cloud, Chainlink continues to use its default committee of 16 independ

A security breach involving a third-party product led to a $388 million loss for Bitget. The exchange has implemented stricter withdrawal protocols and restricted internal access following the incident.

Galaxy Digital predicted a 50% probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026. Cryptoverse News has marked this prediction as a Miss.