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AI Researchers Urge Internet Limits for Models After Security Incidents
Hundreds of researchers are calling for AI models to be kept offline, arguing that internet access should be treated as a security boundary.
Developer Uses Claude to Build Open-Source Microsoft Office Replicas
Brandon Thomas has used Anthropic’s Claude to create free replicas of Word, Excel and PowerPoint after previously cloning Photoshop with AI.
Chainalysis Reports 138 Million Payments Through Coinbase’s x402
Payments through Coinbase’s x402 protocol topped 138 million by Q3 2026, according to Chainalysis, with most transactions involving small amounts.
Sberbank Gets Crypto Approval, Plans Bitcoin Access in Its Apps
Russia’s largest bank has secured custody and exchange status under a new crypto law and plans to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT through its apps.
Solana Schedules Alpenglow Upgrade for October 21
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade is scheduled for October 21, replacing TowerBFT and targeting transaction finality of 150 milliseconds.
Standard Chartered Gets Dubai Nod for Wealth Clients’ BTC and ETH Trading
Standard Chartered has secured Dubai regulatory approval to offer wealthy UAE clients Bitcoin and Ethereum trading directly through their bank accounts.
Coinbase Urges Early Start on Bitcoin’s Quantum-Resistant Upgrade
Coinbase says preparing Bitcoin for quantum threats could take years, requiring early planning for network capacity, custody and dormant coins.
Bitcoin Slips as Inflation Data Revives Fed Rate Hike Concerns
September inflation exceeded forecasts at 3.7%, pushing Treasury yields higher as Bitcoin and stocks declined.
Report: Hex Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul
Decrypt reports that Hex founder Richard Heart was detained in Istanbul in connection with an Interpol Red Notice.
Ledger Seeks Device Pull in Seven Asian Markets After Suspected $86M Drain
Ledger has asked resellers in seven Asian markets to pull devices following a suspected $86 million drain, while MediaMarkt Saturn has also suspended sales.
Sahil Arora Eyes Fomo for Another Round of Celebrity Meme Coins
Sahil Arora says he plans to continue promoting celebrity meme coins and sees new opportunities on the Fomo launchpad, according to Decrypt.
Strategy’s STRC Nears $100 Par as Decrypt Flags Buyer-Ranking Shift
Decrypt highlighted Strategy’s STRC preferred stock approaching $100 par and suggested Michael Saylor’s standing among buyers could change.
Kraken Parent Payward Plans Saldo Bank Acquisition in EU Expansion
Payward, the company behind Kraken, plans to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank as it expands in the European Union, according to Decrypt.
BitMEX Faces UK Lawsuit Seeking $27M in Bitcoin
A UK lawsuit seeks the return of $27 million in Bitcoin from BitMEX, challenging derivatives trades and alleging deceit, according to Decrypt.
OpenAI Says AI Helped Identify Engineer Accused of Hiding Office Recorder
An OpenAI engineer was reportedly arrested over a hidden recording device, which the company says its AI models helped link to him.
Character.AI Bankruptcy Draws $20M Disney Bid, Decrypt Reports
Character.AI is seeking a buyer in Delaware bankruptcy proceedings, with Disney bidding $20 million, according to Decrypt.
Binance to Close Bitcoin Mining Pool and Related Services
Binance will discontinue its mining pool, Pool Savings and Cloud Mining as it steps back from mining infrastructure, according to Decrypt.
Bitcoin Wallet Moves $377M in BTC Held Since March 2020
A wallet transferred 4,581 BTC valued at roughly $377 million after holding the coins since March 2020, according to Decrypt.
Strive Adds $280 Million in Bitcoin, Bringing Holdings to 32,773 BTC
Nasdaq-listed Strive purchased $280 million worth of Bitcoin at an average price near $84,500, according to Decrypt.
Palantir CTO Says Some AI Researchers Smoke to Signal Faith in Cancer Cure
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says many AI researchers have started smoking as a show of confidence that AI will help cure cancer.
Bitcoin Finds Buyers After Falling Below $81,000
Buyers stepped in after Bitcoin slipped below $81,000, though the Fear and Greed Index continued to signal caution among traders.
Trezor to End Reseller Authorizations After Wallet Implant Discovery
Trezor will end reseller authorizations on January 1, 2027, following Ledger's confirmation of recovery-phrase-stealing implants in wallets sold by a Southeast Asian retailer.
AnyPS5 Aims to Run PS5 Games on PC, Raising GTA 6 Questions
AnyPS5 is developing a way to run PlayStation 5 games natively on PC, prompting hopes that the project could support GTA 6 at launch.
Ledger Reports Hidden LTE Implant in Suspected $86M Crypto Theft
Ledger says a concealed LTE implant captured wallet recovery phrases during setup without altering the Secure Element or its software.