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Rain is seeking a national trust bank charter to bypass third-party banks

The stablecoin payments company’s proposed New York trust bank would custody digital assets and dollars, manage stablecoin reserves and issue and redeem dollar-backed tokens.

Bitcoin ETFs rebound with $119M inflow as Ether extends losses

Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows with $119 million on Tuesday despite falling prices, while Ether funds reached a six-session outflow streak totaling $408 million.

Ledger Launches Bitcoin Loans, Letting Holders Borrow Without Selling

Unveiled at TOKEN2049 Singapore, the Morpho-powered Crypto Loan feature lets users borrow stablecoins against wrapped Bitcoin while keeping private keys and final approval on their hardware device.

Goodbye Warner, hello Skydance: how will the major merger really impact Holllywood?

After a windier road than expected, Paramount and Warner are now one, under the banner of Skydance, and the film industry is set for a shake-up Hollywood’s big five have officially become the big four. Following a twist-filled saga that saw century-old studio Warner Bros nearly acquired by streaming giant Netflix, only to be…

‘My first photographs coincided with me falling in love’: why children have always adored taking pictures

What makes someone pick up a camera at a young age, and what can their images tell us? A new book and show explore why a child’s first photo could be as formative as their first record What was the first photograph you took?

Will Venable: the White Sox manager who used basketball tactics to transform a baseball loser

The White Sox were one of the worst teams in MLB history. Now they are just five wins from a place in the World Series The postgame celebration songs pounded through the Bluetooth speakers in the Chicago White Sox clubhouse on Monday night, minutes after the team’s playoff victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive…

Regulatory thresholds set to shift to automatic increases

Proportionality is set to be improved for firms as over 100 regulatory thresholds could be automatically increased periodically.

Cardano’s price breakout could trigger the next ADA squeeze or trap leveraged bulls

Cardano's value has climbed about 42% since Sept. 16, taking ADA from roughly $0.19 to $0.27, and the positioning behind the move has expanded faster than the dollar liquidity beneath it.

BTS frontman RM is showing his art collection. Fans are flocking to see it

The pop superstar is showing art from his personal collection for the first time. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is packed with fans.

Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car

It's not just mortgages being at their highest level in almost three years — but the cost of loans for cars and higher education are among the borrowing costs affected, too.

IMF chief warns energy shock, public debt and AI boom threaten global growth – business live

Kristalina Georgieva’s warning comes as Brent crude rises above $101 a barrel The UK gambling sector is in crisis mode, lobbying hard to stave off a rise in slot machine duty, rumoured to be in chancellor John Healey’s plans for the upcoming Budget. So today’s announcement from the Gambling Commission could not have come at a…

Robinhood adds bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet

Robinhood has added bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet, senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, told the Starting Block Wednesday.

BitMine sets 5% Ether supply ‘hard cap’ as accumulation target nears

Tom Lee said BitMine will not accumulate Ether past 5% of the supply, turning the company’s target into a ceiling.

Podcaster Jennifer Welch talks about her new book, 'Not Today, Fascists'

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with podcaster Jennifer Welch about her new book, "Not Today, Fascists."

Czechia withdraws from Eurovision Song Contest 2027 citing budget pressures

Czech Television said in a statement: "We won't see the Czech flag on stage next year,” citing ongoing financial pressures.

Dow Jones futures fall as US Treasury yields rebound ahead of FOMC Minutes

Dow Jones futures decline by 0.14% to trade near 51,750 during European hours on Wednesday. S&P 500 futures remain steady around 7,870, while Nasdaq 100 futures fall by 0.18% to trade near 31,430.

Why you could represent GB in one of newest Olympic sports

The Los Angeles Olympics are just two years away but you could get there with a new sport as Great Britain's flag football team is on the lookout for new talent.

Czech Koruna: CNB path lifted on inflation risks – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Saabir Salad now expects the Czech National Bank to deliver two additional 25bps hikes, in November 2026 and Q1-2027, after a pre-emptive move in June. This would lift cumulative tightening to 75bps and the policy rate to 4.25% by end-Q1-2027.

Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made

Record prices caused by global shortages amid shutdown of war-damaged refineries in Middle East and Russia Shell’s refineries are expected to make almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel produced owing to record prices caused by shortages around the world. In a market trading update on Wednesday, the energy…

Messi marks tearful Argentina farewell with goal: Wish I could play forever

Lionel Messi marked his 208th and final game for Argentina with his 126th goal as his country bid an emotional farewell to the global icon.

Cristiano Ronaldo: the extraordinary eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make

Ronaldo lists notes ‘validated’ for Portugal coach to say Pelé, Maradona, loyalty and selfies get mentions Cristiano Ronaldo said in a lengthy statement on Tuesday that the Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, had agreed to make eight points relating to him in a press conference before the team’s game in Denmark last week. Ronaldo…

Euro falls against Canadian Dollar as surging oil prices overpower strong German data

EUR/CAD continues its losing streak for the third successive day, trading around 1.5920 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross is under downward pressure as the Euro (EUR) faces headwinds despite a stronger-than-expected rebound in German industrial performance.

Russia clears first crypto exchanges, custodians under new law

Russia registered its first crypto exchanges and custodians, including its largest bank, Sberbank, which plans to launch crypto products on Dec. 1.

Japanese Yen: Losses seem capped against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/JPY traded on a firm footing in early Asian trade as upward momentum continued to build.

Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and Peter Straub review – a self-indulgent finale to the Talisman trilogy

There are moments of shivering joy as the protagonist of two enduring classics, Jack Sawyer, returns – but this time his journey feels endlessly repetitive Bear with me, because there is some backstory to get through before we can talk about the book I am actually here to review. Back in 1984, Stephen King and Peter Straub…

‘I was drawn to the femminielli’: blurring gender in Naples – in pictures

Roman Manfredi took to the Neopolitan streets to photograph intimate portraits of locals who live outside binary gender expectations

Results of the September 2026 survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets (SESFOD)

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Why England have an obligation to prove themselves against Greece

When England were consigned to the World Cup play-offs back in June, it felt like a massive step backwards. How were the European champions not a shoo-in for the next major tournament in the international calendar?

Elversberg's record signing is a young American exciting the Bundesliga

Cole Campbell was 18 years old when he made his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund. But a subsequent loan move to Hoffenheim did not work out and he had to wait almost two years for his first start in the competition.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD ticks lower to near $60.60 as US bond yields bounce back

Silver price (XAG/USD) is slightly down to near $60.60 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The white metal faces marginal selling pressure as United States (US) Treasury Yields regain ground after a corrective move the previous day.

Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule

Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.

UK house prices flatline as rising mortgage costs weigh on market

Average cost of home in September was £298,441, says Lloyds – about the same as year earlier and in August Business live – latest updates UK house prices flatlined in September, according to a leading index, as rising mortgage costs started to weigh on the market. The average cost of a home was £298,441, roughly the same as it…

New Zealand Dollar declines as US Dollar strengthens on rising Treasury yields

NZD/USD depreciates after registering modest gains the previous day, trading around 0.5610 during the European hours on Wednesday.

Down but not out. Bitcoin's stair-step bullish trajectory is still intact

Bitcoin dipped to around $84,200 on Wednesday but stayed inside its recent range, keeping the broader bullish stair-step trajectory intact.

Australian Dollar pulls back from one-week top as USD stays firm ahead of FOMC Minutes

The AUD/USD pair attracts some sellers on Wednesday, stalling a three-day recovery move from the 0.6900 neighborhood, or a three-month low, touched last week.

Top 200 crypto assets gain just 5% in five years as token supply slows

Crypto’s 200 largest assets have gained just 5% since October 2021 even as annual new token supply has fallen from 26.5% to 3.3%, leaving the market roughly 35% below its long term trend, according to crypto market analyst Jamie Coutts.…

US Dollar: Lower yields pressure USD as December hike looms - Rabobank

Rabobank strategist Molly Schwartz notes US Treasury yields fell across the curve, pressuring the US Dollar (USD) even as the US Dollar Index (DXY) stays close to 102. She highlights evolving Fed communication and multiple officials stressing inflation risks from AI, tariffs and energy.

Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicle

Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.

FNB lets South Africans buy Bitcoin, crypto from R10

FNB has launched 24/7 crypto trading with VALR, letting customers buy BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and USDT from R10 inside its platform.

Gold: Central banks keep buying – ING

ING’s commodities team, led by Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey, reports that Gold edged higher on Tuesday as lower Oil prices and stronger bond markets eased inflation concerns and reduced expectations of further rate hikes. They emphasize persistent central bank demand, with World Gold Council data showing continued net…

EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Rejection at 0.8500 leaves yearly low at 0.8455 exposed

The Euro (EUR) extends losses against the British Pound (GBP) on Wednesday, on track to complete a nearly 1.6% decline in a nine-day losing streak.

Eva Marie Saint, ‘North By Northwest’ star and 'On the Waterfront' Oscar winner, dies aged 102

The Oscar-winning actress was one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood and was the oldest living Oscar winner.

Euro: Fiscal concerns limit recovery against US Dollar - Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke notes that concerns over France’s national debt have recently weighed on the Euro, reviving memories of the earlier sovereign debt crisis.

Scottish film could steal The Jazz Singer’s crown as ‘world’s first talkie’

Scots-written Till the Bells Ring premiered a year before the Hollywood film, which featured spoken words by Al Jolson For almost a century, The Jazz Singer has been celebrated as the world’s first feature-length film to include synchronised dialogue (known as a “talkie”), and English as the first language of cinema. But a…

Naver Financial, Dunamu delay share swap for third time to March 2027

Naver Financial and Dunamu have postponed their comprehensive share swap for a third time, moving the planned completion from Dec. 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027, as regulatory reviews remain underway.

DOJ invokes Bitcoin Fog ruling in potential blow to Roman Storm acquittal bid

Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm’s case in New York.

Family, football and Dalglish - what drives NI boss McArdle?

BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray sits down with Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle to discuss his long career before his biggest managerial test in the World Cup play-offs.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

British Pound: Upside capped near 1.3315 against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report that GBP/USD broke above their prior resistance level as the British Pound (GBP) outperformed on Tuesday, invalidating an earlier mildly bearish view.

Kalshi gold trading beats Ether just weeks after launch

Kalshi’s 15-minute gold markets logged 542 million September contracts and $5 million in estimated fees, overtaking comparable Ether markets.

Canadian Dollar loses ground ahead of FOMC Minutes

The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to around 1.4220 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. All eyes will be on the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) later in the day for signals on a potential rate hike.

Carrie review – the teenage hellraiser’s glorious return couldn’t come at a better time

This witty, smart remake takes teenage bullying and telekinetic violence to new extremes. Even the shower scene is more excruciating than the original The automatic response to the news that a stone-cold classic of any genre is to be remade is “Why?” In an accompanying letter to critics, the creator of the new TV series Carrie…

Apparent exodus of super-rich suggests UK is no longer billionaires’ playground

If recent complaints are believed, London and the UK are no longer welcoming for ultra-high net worth individuals London was once globally renowned as the “billionaires’ playground”, where the world’s super-rich could relax in the Georgian townhouses of Mayfair undisturbed by the grasping hand of the state. But if recent…

Which footballers have ended scoring droughts with a goal off their backside? | The Knowledge

Plus: two political leaders at the same club game, a very long-term suspension and extremely quick equalisers Mail us with all of your questions and answers “Oli McBurnie is back in the Scotland squad,” noted John Cant last week. “With his record of 16 appearances [now 20] and zero goals, he said in a recent interview, ‘a…

Indonesia triumph in Infantino’s Asian brainchild but real impact could be votes

The inaugural Asean Cup, not to be confused with the existing Hyundai Asean Cup, may not live long in the memory but Fifa president sees benefit It’s probably not a coincidence, what with Fifa’s presidential election getting closer all the time, but Gianni Infantino has been sweeping through Asian member associations. There he…

Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

Spotify will make 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages for this expansion

Japanese Yen: BoJ normalisation supports gains against US Dollar – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan highlights that USD/JPY is still trading above 158, but Governor Ueda’s comments point to further Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy normalisation. Ueda stressed anchoring inflation around 2% and noted upside risks from imports, AI demand and JPY weakness.

Forex Today: US Dollar stabilizes as bond yields recover ahead of FOMC Minutes

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, October 7:

Ripple expands South Korea footprint through Meritz Securities partnership

Meritz Securities has signed a strategic partnership with Ripple to explore bringing institutional digital asset custody and tokenization infrastructure into South Korea’s capital markets. According to Meritz Securities, the agreement will cover a review of Ripple Custody and the company’s…

Why is crypto market going down today?

Crypto prices fell as oil climbed, Treasury yields and the dollar rose, while more than $400 million in leveraged longs were liquidated.

Messi ends Argentina career with goal on emotional night

Lionel Messi described playing for Argentina as "the most wonderful thing that can happen to you" after ending his international career with a goal in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires.

Equities: Valuation reset underpins new highs – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team observes US equities extending their rebound, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting fresh record highs and cyclical laggards leading gains. The team argues markets are not excessively optimistic, noting valuation multiples have compressed over the past year and quarter.

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don't have much on the agenda other than the French trade balance. The data won't change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will be muted.

Trump’s tariffs were meant to shrink the US trade deficit but imports just hit a record high

If tariffs were supposed to bring down the US trade deficit, then the latest numbers clearly show that things are a reminder that things are not that simple. The US trade figures for August showed the deficit widening to $105.6 billion, up from $92.8 billion previously.

Euro extends its reversal as rising Oil prices offset upbeat German data

The Euro (EUR) heads south against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, giving away Tuesday's gains weighed by rising Oil prices and broad-based US Dollar strength ahead of the release of the minutes of the last Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting.

Yamamoto outduels Sale as Dodgers take 2-1 NLDS lead over Braves

Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the much-anticipated matchup with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, and Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the NLDS.

Eagles All-Pro RT Johnson retires to 'focus on my mental health'

Eagles two-time All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a 14-year career spent entirely in Philadelphia.

Sources: EuroLeague members reject NBA offer to merge into NBA Europe

Members of the EuroLeague rejected a formal offer from the NBA this week to merge and create a single NBA Europe operation, sources told ESPN.

Haliburton buys tickets for students to attend Pacers game at Iowa State

Tyrese Haliburton purchased tickets for the student section at his alma mater Iowa State for the Pacers' first preseason game Wednesday.

📈 Ovechkin's retirement announcement sparks major ticket price hike

Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.

Cronenworth's HR, King's relief help Padres stay alive in NLDS

Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer, Game 1 starter Michael King pitched the final two innings and the Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Tuesday night.

USMNT finishes perfect window with feisty win over Canada

The United States capped its September/October international window with a scrappy 1-0 win over Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday night.

At trial in Florida, Hill's wife alleges he attacked her while pregnant in '24

Tyreek Hill's wife recounted details of assault and verbal abuse during testimony Tuesday on the first day of a civil assault and battery trial in Florida, proceedings that began a day after ESPN reported Hill would potentially sign an NFL contract soon.

Youthful USMNT rises to the challenge presented by feisty, physical Canada

Canada brought physicality and pressure, two elements that can derail young players, but the USMNT's next wave of stars prevailed in a 1-0 win.

USMNT player ratings: Freeman's two-way play earns him 8/10 in win over Canada

Alex Freeman delivered an assist and solidified a back line that kept a second straight clean sheet in the USMNT's 1-0 win over Canada on Tuesday.

Oil: Supply risks offset stronger flows – ING

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil supplies from the Persian Gulf are improving, but ICE Brent remains supported above $100/bbl as ongoing attacks on ships keep regional supply risks elevated.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: 101.80 remains key support zone ahead of FOMC minutes

The US Dollar (USD) trades higher against its major peers ahead of the release of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the September policy meeting at 18:00 GMT.

Why did the US government send $71M in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime?

US government linked wallets have transferred $103 million in Bitcoin and BNB, sending more than $71 million in BTC to Coinbase Prime as the transaction raises questions over whether the assets could be headed for a sale. According to on…

Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirement

Derek Chisora's last fight was billed as his retirement bout, but the 42-year-old says he intends to box in December.

Euro: Rebound capped by resistance against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight that EUR/USD bounced on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped, but they still see the broader Euro (EUR) downtrend intact.

Are Man City equipped for dual demands this time?

Manchester City have had a strong start to the WSL season, but have they showed they are capable of juggling Champions League football?

Japan’s Takaichi to review policies, revenue and spending if rate shifts differ from expectations

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said on Wednesday that the government will consider reviewing policies, revenue, and spending if interest rate shifts differ from expectations.

'No excuses' for Reed after injury as he looks to increase Race to Dubai lead

Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed says becoming the second American to be crowned European No 1 would mean "a lot" and insists he has "no excuses" as he looks to extend his advantage over Rory McIlroy after returning from a shoulder injury.

2.0%: Germany's Industrial Production rises faster-than-expected in August

Industrial Output, in the Eurozone’s economic powerhouse, climbed by 2.0% over the month in August, the federal statistics authority Destatis showed on Wednesday in figures adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects.

24 Hour Party People review – daring metatextual paean to the Manchester music scene

Rereleased for its 24th anniversary, Michael Winterbottom’s freewheeling film about a journalist who championed post-punk bands couldn’t have starred anyone but Steve Coogan Michael Winterbottom’s intriguing, daring, freewheeling movie is being rereleased for its 24th anniversary. It is about Manchester legend, Factory Records…

Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action

‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by the climate crisis are less likely to engage in civic action on the issue, according to a study. The report from the London School of Economics found they…

Blockers by Michael Lewis review – the quiet heroes who tried to stop Doge

The author of Moneyball brings his exceptional narrative skills to bear on Musk’s anti-government crusade Donald Trump’s catastrophic errors get so much attention that his systemic ones can easily be missed. While the world looks on in dismay at his farcical war in Iran, the thuggery of Ice agents or clownish attacks on…

Amounts Outstanding in the Call Money Market (Sept.)

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Hamilton: Ferrari have to catch up with rivals on power

Lewis Hamilton is urging Ferrari to improve the performance of their power unit for the 2027 Formula 1 season as the 41-year-old eyes a shot at a record eighth world championship next year.

U. S. government moves over $100 million in BTC and BNB. A sale hasn't been confirmed

Wallets linked to the U. S.

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Flatlines below 110.50, while technicals signal lingering bearish bias

The AUD/JPY cross trades on a flat note around 110.40 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday.

Cardano lets token issuers freeze and seize assets under new rules

Cardano has launched CIP-0113 on mainnet, letting regulated token issuers add KYC, sanctions checks, transfer limits and freeze controls.

IRS lets qualifying crypto trusts stake assets without losing tax status

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Indonesian Rupiah holds losses as Foreign Reserves slip in September

USD/IDR pares its recent losses from the previous day, trading around 17,900 during European hours on Wednesday. The Indonesian Rupiah remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of Indonesia's latest Foreign Reserves data.

Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Downside pressure could intensify below 1.3180

The British Pound (GBP) trades 0.18% lower at around 1.3248 against the US Dollar (USD) during the early European trading session on Wednesday.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Clings to gains near 158.50, over one-week top amid firmer USD

The USD/JPY pair touches a one-and-a-half-week high, around mid-158.00s during the Asian session on Wednesday, with bulls shrugging off fears about a potential government intervention to support the Japanese Yen (JPY) and taking cues from resurgent US Dollar (USD) demand.

Wrexham's Kop: The project matching the club's rise

Wrexham's new Kop stand a signal of their ambition to keep climbing from the Championship to the Premier League.

Watch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina

Watch every World Cup goal scored by Lionel Messi, as the Argentina forward retires from international football.

Test cricket's biggest scandals - your results revealed

See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.

TV tonight: Vanessa Williams sits for this wonderful portrait competition

She joins Lennie James and Sheridan Smith on Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year. Plus: reaching the bottom of Britain’s deepest cave.

Swiss Franc declines ahead of release of Foreign Currency Reserves data

USD/CHF extends its gains for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8330 during Asian hours on Wednesday. Switzerland’s seasonally-adjusted Unemployment Rate was unchanged at 3.1% for the fifth month in a row in September.

Zcash price at $1,317 as Winklevoss files for ETF

Winklevoss Asset Services filed for a Nasdaq Zcash ETF with a 0.25% fee, Gemini custody and up to $100M of nonbinding investment interest.

O2 signs record £200m deal to keep London venue’s naming rights

Exclusive: 10-year sponsorship extension at a 50% premium on last agreement crowns bonanza year for live venue O2 has struck a record deal thought to be in the region of £200m to retain the naming rights to the London venue the O2 in the largest renewal of its kind in UK history. The 10-year agreement will extend O2’s…

The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later

From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health They were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war. Though the air-raid sirens had fallen silent, many everyday foods remained rationed, including sugar.

Consumption Activity Index

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Worcester and Sedgefield feature on Wednesday

National Hunt action comes from Worcester and Sedgefield on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports Racing.

Should 'cracking kid' Bamber be awarded England call-up?

Should England add Ethan Bamber to their battery of seam bowlers in Test cricket?

Gassiev: Fury-AJ title decision 'strange', calls for winner next

Murat Gassiev has called for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua victor to make a mandatory defence against him if they are going to box for the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight title.

Furyk reveals USA gameplan: 'We should be thinking Ryder Cup all the time!'

Team USA captain Jim Furyk has urged his veterans to "step up" and take players "under their wing" to help them end their Ryder Cup losing streak on European soil.

Rock bottom to NFL stardom: The rise of London's Jermaine Eluemunor

Jermaine Eluemunor is a self-confessed simple man, striving to inspire by way of a not-so-simple journey. From London to New York, he is a big man with a big heart and a big message.

Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch

Gold recorded 542 million contracts and an estimated $5 million in fees in September, surpassing Ether’s 318 million contracts and $2.6 million, though Bitcoin remained far ahead.

WTI Price Forecast: Sticks to gains near $89.50; bulls seem hesitant below 200-SMA on H4

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts some follow-through buying for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, building on the previous day's rebound from an over one-month low.

Economic data spotlight: US jobless claims to test whether weak payrolls are turning into layoffs

The softer US jobs report on Friday last week continues to paint a softer picture of the labour market, yet there is still one part of the story that doesn't seem to line up. The September non-farm payrolls rose by just 29k, well below expectations of 90k, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.2%.

Argentina waves football great Lionel Messi off after 3-0 win over Benin in final international appearance

All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and assisting two others.

Conduit sues Tether over $2.76M frozen USDT

Conduit sued Tether over a $2.76M USDT freeze tied to a Brazil investigation, seeking access to the funds, damages and reserve profits.

Indian Rupee hits fresh four-month low, RBI hikes Repo Rate to 5.5%

The Indian Rupee ((INR) weakens significantly against the US Dollar (USD) after a muted response, following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy meeting on Wednesday. The USD/INR pair jumps to near 96.72, the highest level seen in four months.

India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Gold seems vulnerable near two-month low amid bullish USD; focus remains on FOMC Minutes

Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to modest intraday losses through the first half of the European session on Wednesday, trading just above the two-month low around $4,100 touched the previous day. The US Dollar (USD) attracts fresh buyers and reverses a part of Tuesday's corrective slide.

Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract becomes second Ethereum layer 2 to shut in a week

The consumer-focused blockchain will close Dec. 15 after Igloo spent tens of millions supporting it, days after Blast said its own network was no longer worth operating.

Solana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade

Its published DvP design exchanges fully funded token legs atomically, leaving financing and netting to institutions.

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Slips below 178.00 after pulling back from nine-day EMA

EUR/JPY inches lower after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around 177.90 during Asian hours on Wednesday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross is remaining within the descending channel pattern, suggesting an ongoing bearish bias.

What’s left to say about Australia’s ball-tampering? The answer is everything | Geoff Lemon

The story from the 2018 Test in South Africa will stay alive for years more, unless it is finally put to sleep with the truth of what happened Add it to the immeasurable list of things that you can blame Covid for. Without the pandemic, Australia’s Test team would have headed to South Africa in February 2021, less than three…

Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets

The new standard is aimed at regulated stablecoins, funds and bonds whose issuers need identity checks, sanctions controls and other transfer rules built into the asset itself.

Bitcoin.de plans new setup after MiCA license failure

Bitcoin.de trading remains suspended after BaFin rejected futurum bank’s MiCA application, with regulated partners planned for a restart.

EUR/USD Price Forecast: More downside likely below 1.1160

The Euro (EUR) is down 0.18% to near 1.1238 against the US Dollar (USD) during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. The major currency pair faces selling pressure as the US Dollar regains ground after a corrective move the previous day.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $61.00 as oil prices surge

Silver price (XAG/USD) declined after opening at a bullish gap, remaining in positive territory and trading around $60.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Wednesday.

Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks

Bitcoin briefly broke under the level analysts flagged as the point where sellers take over. Oil and the dollar both climbed.

‘Like swapping a Bentley for a Ferrari’: can the Harry Potter stage show survive being chopped in half?

After a phenomenal decade-long run, the Cursed Child two-parter is being pruned. Will it still work?

EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars

Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports EU trade negotiators are heading to China for two days of crunch talks aimed at sealing a breakthrough deal tackling Beijing’s record £1bn-a-day trade surplus by curbing its exports of cheap hybrid electric cars…

‘I was so out of control!’ Bez on cocaine, Happy Mondays, his ‘sexless marriage’ to Shaun Ryder, organic courgettes …

Drugs, drink and dancing made Bez famous. Thirty-five years on, has he really swapped it all for filtered water, intermittent fasting and walks with the dogs?

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In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours Two miles off the coast of Gdańsk, the white steel piles of Poland’s first offshore gas terminal rise from the slate-grey Baltic. Installed at a height eight metres above the waves, the floating cranes…

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Saudi-Houthi attacks and Gulf storm lift oil

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New Zealand Dollar resumes decline against US Dollar ahead of FOMC minutes

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Australian Dollar holds losses below 0.7000 ahead of FOMC Minutes

The AUD/USD pair declines to near 0.6970, snapping the three-day winning streak during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The Australian Dolllar (AUD) softens against the US Dollar (USD) as bets of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) fall.

Households weather RBA hikes as debt-to-asset ratio hits 1997 low, Deutsche Bank says

Deutsche Bank's argument is hawkish at heart. If each hike does less damage to household cash flow than in the past, the RBA may need to do more to slow demand, which keeps a fifth hike in November in play and supports the short end of the Australian yield curve.

Justin Ellis scores to secure USMNT win over Canada

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Padres star closer Miller on paternity list ahead of pivotal Game 3

The Padres will be without star closer Mason Miller for Tuesday night's elimination game after he was placed on the paternity list shortly before the start of Game 3.

NFL refs union to challenge severity of 2 officials' suspensions

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Guardians, White Sox to start openers as Chicago looks to sweep ALDS

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Follow live: Padres take on Brewers in NLDS Game 3

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Lionel Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina after scoring in 3-0 win over Benin

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British Pound weakens as US Dollar advances ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes

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SEC drops to 2 members, and 1 hidden rule shifts crypto power

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Saudi-led coalition says Houthi ballistic missile intercepted over Khamis Mushait

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Justin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada

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Japanese Yen softens as BoJ rate hike expectations recede, FOMC Minutes loom

The USD/JPY pair gathers strength to around 158.35 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Receding expectations for a rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) weigh on the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the US Dollar (USD).

Privacy watchdog launches investigation into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

Commissioner says Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart’s $89…

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Canadian Dollar edges lower on reviving USD demand; recovering oil prices limit losses

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Bitcoin.de trading remains halted as German regulator rejects MiCA application

Trading on the platform has largely been suspended since June as its operator awaited MiCA authorization, with the company now looking to regulated partners to restart services.

Lionel Messi bids Argentina adieu with goal and two assists in 3-0 win over Benin

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WTI rises to near $89.50 amid Middle East concerns, US storm threats

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $89.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Crude oil climbed as persistent risks to Middle East energy flows overshadowed signs of rising supply from the region.

Bank of Japan Accounts (September 30)

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Euro weakens below 1.1250 on France’s debt fears

The EUR/USD pair remains on the defensive near 1.1250 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) amid fears of France’s debt crisis.

David Ellison denies he has ‘politicized’ Skydance despite close Trump links

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Open USD supply hits $666 million as 10 wallets trap most tokens

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RBI raises the Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.5% in October, as expected

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced on Wednesday that it raised the benchmark Repo Rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.50% from 5.25% following the conclusion of the October monetary policy meeting.

Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules

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Follow live: Enrique Hernandez launches two-run homer as Dodgers strike first

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Pudgy Penguins-backed Abstract to shut down after ‘tens of millions’ in losses

Igloo CEO Luca Netz said the company funded Abstract for 18 months but still failed to find product-market fit despite attracting major brands and a community of millions.

Jaguar targets young Americans with Type 01 EV – but it’s too long for UK parking spaces

Latest model is launching in New York to target rich US buyers – and is more than 5.2 metres long and 2 metres wide It has no rear window, will not fit into a UK parking space and – starting at £130,000 – ($172,000) is aimed squarely at rich tech industry buyers driving the wide open roads of America. Jaguar’s electric car, the…

Dodgers move struggling Ohtani to No. 5 in lineup for NLDS Game 3

Manager Dave Roberts juggled the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Braves, moving DH Shohei Ohtani to the No. 5 spot.

Source: Seahawks decide not to sign RB Mixon after physical

The Seahawks decided not to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad after he underwent a physical, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Michigan TE apologizes for 'inappropriate' criticism of OC Beck

Michigan tight end Zack Marshall apologized for "inappropriate comments" after a leaked group text showed messages attributed to him that criticized OC Jason Beck.

Mizzou freshman OL hospitalized, awaiting heart transplant, Drinkwitz says

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Ronaldo says Jesus broke his word, apologizes to Portugal teammates

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The Chiefs had been monitoring and receiving updates on Hill's rehab and training sessions even before the injuries to Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice.

US VP Vance says Iran must reduce nuclear enrichment capacity to end war

US Vice President (VP) JD Vance said that Iran must reduce nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Vance added that Washington remained open to an agreement but would require concrete Iranian nuclear concessions.

Monetary Base and the Bank of Japan's Transactions (Sept.)

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Bank of Japan's Transactions with the Government (Sept.)

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Market Operations by the Bank of Japan (Sept.)

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BoJ’s Sato signals support for future rate hikes

The Bank of Japan's (BoJ) new ‌policymaker Ayano Sato said that she supports the idea of raising interest rates in several stages, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Japan real wages rise for eighth straight month, backing case for BOJ hikes

The detail that matters most for the Bank of Japan is base pay. Regular wages holding steady near 4% points to durable wage growth rather than a bonus-driven spike, which is the kind of evidence policymakers want before tightening further.

The Pound climbs against the Japanese Yen as the BoJ gives no hike signal

210.00 has capped GBP/JPY three times since September 24, give or take a few pips, the latest on Tuesday. The cross trades just under it, in the upper part of a band that has contained it since early September.

Gold rises above $4,150 as bond yields turn lower, traders await FOMC Minutes

Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near $4,165 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal rebounds as long-dated Treasury yields eased from Monday’s multi-decade highs and oil prices fell.

Australian Dollar eyes 0.70 as three-day rally meets Fed minutes

The Australian Dollar extends its rally to three consecutive days, up 0.14% on Tuesday, as the US Dollar behaves erratically ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting minutes on October 7. The AUD/USD trades at 0.6981, after hitting a low of 0.6961.

The Australian Dollar slips against the New Zealand Dollar as confidence sinks

Australian consumer sentiment fell 4.7% to 80.4 in October, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hike on September 29 did most of the damage. AUD/NZD trades just above 1.2400 on its first down day after a three-session climb from near 1.2300.

England's Nations League takeaways: Kane makes history, Tuchel steadies ship

England bounced back from defeat to Spain with three straight wins, giving Thomas Tuchel plenty to build on as the Nations League heads toward a decisive November window.

CFP Bubble Watch: Perfection not a prerequisite for playoff

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Latest CFP, bowl projections: How did the postseason picture shift after Week 5?

Following dominant victories and a few close calls in Week 5, here are our postseason projections.

Japan factory mood hits near five-year high as services sentiment drops six points

The split matters for the Bank of Japan. Strength in manufacturing supports the case that the economy can absorb further rate increases, but respondents in property and services directly cited higher interest rates and weaker household spending as drags.

Our early hot takes from the MLB playoffs: The year of the Brewers? A homerless October for Judge -- and Ohtani!?

What can we learn from a week of postseason baseball? Enough to make our experts go all-in on their boldest predictions.

Ranking home-field advantage for all 8 remaining playoff teams

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Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last?

Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture

Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boom Ikea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture. The service will be tested in Spain and Portugal before the end of December and will be…

Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'

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Equinor says it may stop investing in UK if oil and gas fields do not get go-ahead

The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.

Total Midweek Kane: England’s icon delivers a classic on his way to footballing ultimacy | Barney Ronay

On a night where he equalled Peter Shilton’s England appearance record, Harry Kane did what he always does It is a very Harry Kane kind of thing to equal a record. Respectful, no ego, all about the collective.

How to find out if Amazon thinks you have ‘flat buttocks’

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Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell

Apple appears poised to push into the smart home market with a slate of new devices and a key partner.

Google Launches Nano Banana 2.1: Better Than Its Predecessor at Half the Price

Google's new image model, Nano Banana 2.1, is live. It costs about half as much as its predecessor, but the performance claims come from Google's own tests.

Actress Eva Marie Saint, who won an Oscar for 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102

Saint won an Oscar for her portrayal of Edie, a Catholic schoolgirl whose longshoreman brother is murdered. She went on to star in Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest.

Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England

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Ex-Ramp engineers raise $20M for platform Melius after scrapping their first product

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Cameron Green injury opens door to Nic Maddinson ahead of first South Africa Test

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Honeymoon over as Pocognoli's Scotland suffer domestic disharmony

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Circle Welcomes DJ Khaled to 'Team USDC' and Crypto Twitter Is Furious

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'Outfought' and 'not good enough' - Robertson on Scotland defeat

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Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy

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Someone Scraped 5.6 Billion TikTok Videos and Put the Data on Hugging Face for Free

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JJ Gabriel's next club likely to be in Europe

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Ronaldo ready to be punished but says Jesus 'broke his word'

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Kane sums up England legacy on special night - but can he make final step?

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Drones sink ships near NATO countries in “unacceptable” attacks, EU says

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US lawmaker moves to ban candidates from betting on their own elections

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Nations League round-up: Merino comes up clutch again for Spain

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint – a life in pictures Her best films – ranked Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen…

Scotland let lead slip in abject defeat by Slovenia

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investing Live Americas FX news wrap 6 Oct: S&P/Nasdaq set records as oil rebounds and the U. S. trade deficit widens

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Dolly Parton’s estate alleges her nephew used barbed wire to avoid being served

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England U21s beaten as Republic of Ireland secure Euro 2027 play-off place

England U21s suffered their first defeat to their Republic of Ireland counterparts after falling 3-1 in Cork, with Tommy Lonergan scoring twice for the hosts.

UK names six banks to lead first digital gilt issuance in early 2027

The UK government has appointed six banks to lead its first digital gilt issuance, with the pilot expected by the first quarter of 2027. HM Treasury announced on Oct.

Conduit sues Tether over allegedly freezing $2.8M without explanation

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Slovenia come from behind to beat Scotland in Nations League

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Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing

The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment.

Harry Kane doubles up on landmark night as England cruise past Czechia

It was a night that belonged to Harry Kane. Yet another one.

OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU

Like other solutions, it is not especially reliable, and it's easy to circumvent.

Sturm warning rocks Pocognoli as abject Scotland turned over by Slovenia

The nature of this Scotland defeat felt far more significant than the fact it arrived at all. Sébastien Pocognoli is already in tricky territory, just four games into his tenure as Scotland head coach.

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Kane scores twice but who else was a 'real threat'? England player ratings

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Papers: Arsenal 'interested' in Paz but bid to sign Como star dealt blow

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How AI decision models could change content moderation

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US services price gauge hits a four-year high, clouding Bitcoin’s rate-relief outlook

September's prices index rose to 74.0 while growth slowed, leaving rate relief uncertain for leveraged Bitcoin exposure.

King Kane marks milestone match with star display as England beat Czech Republic

Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th cap with a sensational display as he led England to a 3-0 win over Czech Republic at Wembley.

Philadelphia Eagles great Lane Johnson abruptly retires citing ‘mental health’

Two-time All-Pro won two Super Bowls with Eagles Johnson says family priorities have changed 36-year-old started 171 games for Philadelphia Lane Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles’ decorated right tackle and a cornerstone of the franchise for nearly a decade and a half, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 14…

HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+ "will unify into a single service”

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SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Co-CIO Ken Leech in Cherry Picking Case

The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC, whom the SEC…

Pudgy Penguins' Ethereum Layer-2 Abstract Is Shutting Down

Abstract will shut down Dec. 15, saying a chain focused solely on consumer crypto proved unsustainable, and is urging users to bridge their assets off before then.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge to record highs after AI chipmaker rally

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Villa eye Endrick loan deal - Wednesday's gossip

Aston Villa might lure Endrick to the Premier League, Bournemouth fight to keep hold of Alex Scott, top clubs are keen on Rayan Cherki, plus more.

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger

The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - ECB speaker

There isn't much on the economic and event agends during the Aisa-Pacific timezone to shift marekts around too much upon release. Nnote that ECB board member Piero Cipollone will be speaking at an event in The Philippines, in a panel discussion at Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee International Research Fair.

Base vault’s $6M exploit exposes a disclosure gap: Immunefi

A $6 million exploit at an unidentified Base vault has exposed a gap in vulnerability reporting, according to Immunefi’s head of security, with roughly $31.7 million remaining in the vault at the time of the incident briefing. Gonçalo Magalhães, head…

Disney accuses Trump officials of ‘blatant violations’ of constitution amid FCC battle

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AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO

Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.

The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in

Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle.

It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane

To date, this Atlantic tropics year has been exceptionally quiet.

Tether Hit With Lawsuit Over $2.76 Million Stablecoin Freeze

The payments firm alleges Tether froze its treasury wallet on its own initiative over a Brazilian investigation it has no connection to—and has profited from the reserves while refusing to release the funds for more than a year.

3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining

Hashrate Index's October comparison still puts about two-thirds of estimated hashrate in three countries, without measuring ownership or pool control.

Chancellor plans major intervention to help poorer UK households with rising energy bills

Exclusive: Officials working on further radical changes that would change how much energy companies could charge customers John Healey is planning a major intervention to cut energy bills for poorer households in this month’s budget, after ministers became alarmed at forecasts that show bills rising by hundreds of pounds in…

Securitize, LG CNS partner on tokenized assets in South Korea

Securitize and LG CNS have signed a memorandum of understanding covering three areas of digital asset development for South Korean institutions, including tokenized securities and stablecoin infrastructure. Securitize announced on Oct.

Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services

Compromise of 3 domain registries allows hackers to walk off with unauthorized certs.

UK names 6 banks to lead first digitally native government bond

The DIGIT pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement for UK sovereign debt, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027.

What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?

Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

Bryan Johnson Spent Millions to Reverse Aging. He Says a Filter Works Better

The face of the "Don't Die" movement now says retouching beats therapy for looking young. His transformation over the summer may explain why.

Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal

The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.

Winklevoss files for spot Zcash ETF as ZEC price climbs above $1,376

Winklevoss Asset Services has filed for a Nasdaq-listed spot Zcash ETF under the proposed ticker WINK, as ZEC has gained more than 5% in 24 hours and is trading above $1,376. Winklevoss Asset Services filed an S-1 registration statement with…

Bitget Wallet COO says self-custody must make asset ownership safer

Bitget Wallet COO Alvin Kan has called for clearer transaction permissions and wallet recovery controls following Bitget Exchange’s reported $387.5 million breach, saying direct ownership must come with safeguards users can understand. Alvin Kan, chief operating officer of Bitget Wallet,…

From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you

The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

Another Zcash ETF Is Coming: Winklevoss Twins File for 'WINK'

The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, trade on Nasdaq under "WINK" with Gemini as custodian, and add the Winklevoss twins to a wave of institutional interest in the privacy coin.

Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy

The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots, and Instinct.

FinCEN drops crypto mixing proposal as backlash kills rule

FinCEN abandons proposed privacy-related reporting requirements, while existing anti-money-laundering duties remain.

Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast

The digital ruble’s early uptake comes as BRICS nations explore linking their digital currencies for cross-border trade and payments.

Morrisons is not a must-do deal for Sainsbury’s

Odds are good the CMA would approve of a supermarket merger. But does Sainsbury’s need Morrisons?

Ripple Prime to provide brokerage services to Brevan Howard

Ripple has expanded its agreement with Brevan Howard, a fund manager overseeing about $35 billion, to provide its funds with multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing, and financing through Ripple Prime. Ripple announced on Oct.

Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns

Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out environmental impact assessments Google has been ordered to temporarily stop work on two datacentres in Finland after failing to do the necessary environmental impact assessments on its construction sites. The planned datacentres in Muhos and Kajanni are…

Ask a Scientist: How are researchers using AI to help pregnant women access ultrasounds?

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Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms

The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election.

Bitcoin’s $90K push stalls as ETF buying slows near breakeven: Bitfinex analysts

Bitcoin’s push toward $90,000 has stalled below $87,722 as weekly U. S.

Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users

Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

The keys to the Internet change on October 11. Are you ready?

On October 11, 2026, the DNS root switches to a new key-signing key (KSK-2024). Learn what this means for you, and how RFC 8509 trust anchor sentinels allow you to test whether your DNS resolver is ready for the rollover.

Asos warns customer data may be compromised after ‘unauthorised’ app access

Shares in fashion company fall nearly 10% after its app systems are accessed by ‘unidentified third party’ Asos is investigating unauthorised access to its app system after shoppers received a notification claiming hackers had “fully compromised” its data. The online fashion retailer said basic personal information including…

Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates

The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.

Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth

Paramount now owns Warner Bros. as last-ditch effort to stop $111B merger fails.

Affluent investors seen boosting crypto exposure: Survey

Most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings despite financial advisers who remain overly cautious about digital assets.

Mistral AI Drops 'Le Chonk': A Massive AI Model Named After a Cat Meme

Paris-based Mistral launched Large 4, a model nicknamed after a June internet joke. It tops GPT-6 Astra on one finance test, but trails Claude on others.

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Bitcoin grinds toward $87K as US equities hit new record highs

Bitcoin price action was kept in check by overhead ask liquidity while US stocks broke out to new all-time highs.

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a stand-alone service.

Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push

The LG CNS partnership gives Securitize a foothold as the Seoul prepares new rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning in February 2027.

ZRO price up over 100% in a month: Can it top $3 in October?

LayerZero’s ZRO price has climbed more than 100% from its early-September levels to around $2.23 as traders assess its rising price channel, planned ATLAS buybacks, and an Oct. 20 token unlock.

US treasury sells $58 billion of 3 year notes at a high yield of 4.932%

There is a little change in the market after the auction results The first leg of the 3 coupon auctions this week including the 3 year, 10 year and 30 year is complete. Summary WI level at the time of the auction: 4.934% High yield: 4.932% WI level at the time of the auction: 4.934% Stop-through: 0.2 basis points vs the average…

Amazon kills Alexa’s ability to control Echo speakers' AUX input

Amazon hasn't made an Echo with a 3.5mm port in six years.

DOJ presses Tornado Cash prosecution as Treasury drops mixer reporting plan

An October 5 venue filing invokes a Bitcoin Fog appeal, showing why narrower privacy policies have not ended the Tornado Cash case.

Peter Thiel-backed Founders Fund leads a $5 million token buy in crypto collateral protocol Anvil

Pantera Capital and Bullish also participated in the ANVL purchase as Anvil rolls out software designed to make its collateral protocol easier for businesses to integrate.

Artificial review – Luca Guadagnino takes on OpenAI in muddled tech satire

New York film festival: The origin story of Sam Altman’s company is reimagined as a campy comedy starring Andrew Garfield On the day that Luca Guadagnino ’s film about Sam Altman and OpenAI premiered, Vanity Fair released a cover story on Altman. Alongside glossy portraits from Annie Leibovitz, the world’s pre-eminent portrait…

Is regulation enough to stop AI systems killing us all? | Letters

Martyn Thomas wonders how any rational person can argue that independent oversight and regulation will be sufficient Once again a frontier AI model has been withdrawn because it fails safety tests ( OpenAI scraps release of new model over safety concerns in internal testing, 28 September ). There is the usual call for…

Neutrino physicist wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize

Francis Halzen of University of Wisconsin-Madison led development of IceCube Neutrino Observatory.

Crypto is expanding the boundaries of what can be priced

The future of crypto may therefore depend less on creating the next novel asset and more on building the infrastructure required to price a growing universe of existing ones, argues Altius co-founder and CEO Annabelle Huang.

Pi Network price slides under $0.09: Can a double bottom spark a rally?

Pi Network price has fallen toward $0.087 after retreating from last week’s highs, leaving buyers defending rising daily support while a bullish analyst forecast hinges on a break above $0.11. CoinGecko recorded PI at $0.08719 on Oct.

Bitcoin Falls Asleep, But Privacy Coins Zcash and Monero Are Waking Up

Bitcoin and Ethereum barely moved today, but Zcash and Monero are leading the largest coins over the last 24 hours.

Mirror Particle is building a ‘world model’ of human behavior

Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing that LLM role-play falls short for market research and brand strategy.

ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro

A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro would not ”take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in the EU’s monetary system.

Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors

The storied Silicon Valley firm makes its first pure defense investment.

Best crypto to buy in October 2026: Five coins to look at

October’s strongest established crypto candidates have liquid markets, active developer communities and events that can be checked against public records. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB and XRP each meet the longevity test, but their October cases depend on different things.

Solana price prediction: Can SOL hit $150 in October?

Solana price has held near $121 after its September recovery, with positive daily money flow supporting a renewed test of $125 resistance as traders watch whether October can bring a move toward $150. Solana daily chart showed its price at…

Learn all about scaling, fundraising, founder how-tos, and more at TechCrunch Founder Summit, November 4

There isn’t a single manual to read or prompt to give an LLM that can equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a company. But on November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit gives founders the next-best thing: A packed day at Boston's SoWa Power Station, where investors and operators share how they've navigated crucial…

Googlebook "Better Together" phone features don't work with Samsung at launch

Googlebooks require Android 17, but Samsung's Android 17 phones won't work yet.

Ethereum price eyes $2,800 as analysts await range breakout

Ethereum price has held near $2,718 on Oct. 6 as positive short-term money flow and bullish analyst views face a five-session withdrawal streak from US spot Ether ETFs.

Ripple and Circle backs OKX as it targets the next wave of stablecoin users

OKX brought Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered’s venture arm onto its cap table as the crypto exchange broadens its push into stablecoin-based financial services. On Oct.

Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?

"The administrator's directive is a coherent and necessary vision for the future."

Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits

"We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone."

Producers can now vibe code their own music production tools using Google Flow Music.

Every artist, producer, and songwriter works differently. To match those individual creative workflows, Spaces in Google Flow Music lets creators build custom instrument…

Embedding Gemma 2: an open, lightweight multimodal embedding model

Introducing Embedding Gemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model optimized for privacy-first use cases

'Here I am, my full, authentic self': Murray Hill charts his own course in 'Showbiz!'

Hill co-starred in HBO's Somebody Somewhere and has hosted drag king shows and queer cabarets. "This is my mantra … if you don't see yourself represented, go out and represent yourself," he says.

Stop worrying about my AI, says multibillionaire Sam Altman. So we bear the risks and he keeps the money | Chris Stokel-Walker

OpenAI’s CEO seems to want to privatise his company’s huge financial gains while making all of us pay for any negative consequences Tech bros’ messianic streaks can show up in subtle ways. But one of Sam Altman’s flaws is that he often lacks that subtlety.

Flash Loan Attacks Drained $1.2B From DeFi Between 2020 and 2024: Study

Attacks grew more sophisticated and less predictable over the period, according to researchers who scanned more than 20 billion transactions.

LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature

The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software's default configuration, citing user privacy.

Ripple expands Brevan Howard deal with prime brokerage services

Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by the $35 billion alternative investment manager.

All-electric camping gets a solar upgrade: The 2027 Pebble Flow

The Pebble Flow has a 45 kWh LFP battery and can even charge an EV.

OKX draws investment from StanChart, Circle, Ripple as it pushes beyond crypto exchange roots

The exchange is increasingly aiming to position itself as a global financial tech platform spanning crypto, payments and tokenized assets, following an investment and joint venture with NYSE parent ICE.

Vinod Khosla believes ex-DeepMind engineer’s Wajo will win agent market on trust

Wajo's Fo agent can hire humans to complete a task.

Making global public health more proactive with Google Earth AI

Google is helping health leaders overcome reporting lags, forecast disease outbreaks, and deliver care to vulnerable communities.

Book weighing over 200kg illustrated by Dalí and Cocteau stolen in Auvergne

On the night of 4 to 5 October, the "Book of the Apocalypse", a 210‑kilo volume with works by Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau and Bernard Buffet, was stolen from an art centre in Issoire, Puy‑de‑Dôme.

Ethereum bears keep selling but ETH price stays near $2,700 as US spot ETFs record $206M in outflows

Ethereum’s institutional demand is weakening around the same time derivatives positioning shows traders are selling aggressively without yet breaking the broader price structure. US spot ETH exchange-traded funds recorded $50.76 million of net outflows on Oct.

Best AI cryptocurrencies to buy in October 2026: Five working theses

Virtuals opened an invitation only AI app test in October as established crypto networks tried to turn AI demand into paid activity. NEAR is building agent and settlement tools, Bittensor rewards competing subnets, Render supplies graphics and compute capacity, and…

Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered invest in OKX at $25 billion valuation

OKX has completed a strategic investment from Circle, Qube Research & Technologies, Ripple and Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures at a $25 billion pre money valuation, adding four existing infrastructure partners to the funding round started by NYSE parent Intercontinental Exchange…

Bluesky wants to give you your own domain on the open web

Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don't expect your new, shortened 'bsky' handle any time soon.

SEC to Host Virtual National Compliance Outreach Seminar for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Compliance Outreach Program announced today that it will host a virtual national seminar for investment companies and investment advisers on November 19, 2026. The purpose of the event is to help chief compliance…

Emmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027

Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform.

Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals

French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.

Here are the finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards

Three-time National Book Award finalist Edwidge Danticat and debut novelist Morgan Thomas are up for the fiction prize. Nonfiction books cover the prison system and music, and queer parenthood.

‘My poetry won me asylum’: Cecilia Vicuña on exile life in ‘sad’ Britain after Pinochet’s coup

Five decades after convincing judges she’d be killed if she returned to Chile, the artist is back with a politically charged retrospective in the country she grew to love Cecilia Vicuña was 24 when she first arrived in London. She had come from Santiago on a British Council scholarship to study at the Slade School of Art, and…

Ethereum Glamsterdam hits Sepolia with 200 million gas limit test

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade has gone live on the Sepolia testnet, moving its 2026 scaling package into one of its final public testing stages before a planned mainnet activation. According to Ethereum community contributor Pooja Ranjan, the upgrade activated on Sepolia…

Paramount completes $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros to form new media empire Skydance

David Ellison and ex-Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz to oversee both film studios, HBO Max, CNN and CBS News as co-executives Paramount completed its $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, consolidating some of the world’s most recognizable studios and news outlets after a bidding war with Netflix and months of legal…

Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans

Pinterest’s new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology, with estimated costs, appointment times, and maintenance needs.

Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering

It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth.

Who owns ‘brain rot’? Inside the international legal drama over a beloved meme

Copyright law in the US only applies to human-made creations, but AI characters like Tung Tung Tung Sahur are challenging that One of the most beloved characters in an absurdist genre of online video content has become the center of an international legal battle that could determine where human creativity ends and artificial…

Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed

Get all of your scaling and tech questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Here's the full breakout session agenda, happening October 13-15 in San Francisco.

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade launches on Sepolia testnet

Sepolia marks one of the final major rehearsals before the final activation of Glamsterdam, aimed at bringing more efficiency and scalability to the Ethereum mainnet.

More than 100 startups joining our Google for Startups Gemini Startup Forum

Discover the pioneering global startups joining us in Mountain View this November to shape the future of AI.

Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance

The deal brings together two major streaming platforms, Paramount+ and HBO Max, along with networks including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, and Food Network.

NHS supply lorry drivers to strike in pay dispute

Drivers who deliver medical equipment to hospitals across England reject a 4% pay increase.

Best memecoins to buy in October 2026: Five names and their limits

Dogecoin opened October with a new application testnet, while Shiba Inu gained a route onto Solana. Bonk and Floki have live products whose use can be measured, and Pepe remains a large trading market without a scheduled protocol upgrade.

OKX exchange raises fresh capital at $25B valuation

OKX raised an undisclosed amount at a $25 billion valuation as an extension to March’s investment round led by the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.

Capital starting to rotate back to crypto from AI: Raoul Pal

Real Vision founder Raoul Pal says a pause in the AI stock rally could help crypto attract capital, while AI agents are likely to boost Ethereum and Solana adoption.

Meet the artist who built a giant spider for a virtual world

Theo Triantafyllidis won the 2026 Frieze Artist Award, which is supported by Google Arts & Culture.

Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial

Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.

Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI

New alliances between the White House, the Pentagon, US intelligence and AI companies are looming ominously Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, writing to you as I sit under yellowing leaves in New York.

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks

Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is under investigation for a potential breach of the UK’s digital safety laws after launching a Snapchat-style feature on Instagram. The communications watchdog, Ofcom, is investigating whether the…

Glimpse wants to give hardware companies an X-ray view of every critical part

Called Explore, Glimpse's new image processing software lets hardware makers speed up quality control checks using CT scanners.

‘I’m bringing together women who nourish me’: French film-maker Alice Diop on her debut installation

The Saint Omer director has gathered work by artists, writers, composers and poets for Geste de Consolation, set in the 60m-long central hall of the Palais d’Iena in Paris Alice Diop has just returned to France from California when we speak. It’s a Zoom meeting with a bad connection, and Diop leans close to the camera, always…

The west has a blinkered view of African music – and it’s hurting the whole continent’s culture

The term Afrobeats is applied to all sorts of genres, flattening them into one. Artists, media and the music industry must do better at showing off the richness of African pop In 2024, South African pop star Tyla won the best Afrobeats award at the MTV VMAs.

Jailed Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem

Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims. Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a…

Minutes of the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee – September 2026

The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.

Arbitrum joins Paxos-led stablecoin group Global Dollar to capture digital dollar growth

The Ethereum layer-2 is backing Paxos-issued USDG to earn a share of reserve income as new stablecoin alliances compete for distribution, users and reserve economics.

Why Telecom Operators Are Building Their AI Strategy on Open Models

Telecom operators are increasingly building their AI strategies on open models — and the reasons go beyond mere cost. Open models give telcos the ability to trust, control and customize AI across their most critical workloads — from autonomous networks to customer care.

Sorry, but I’m bringing my iced coffee to the job interview | Tayo Bero

What, exactly, about the drink is so distracting? The viral debate raises bigger questions about who defines ‘professionalism’ The great iced coffee debate of 2026 is the latest submission to the young-people-just-don’t-get-it discourse and, of course, it’s as polarizing as ever.

Making scents: could AI help perfumers take pressure off endangered plants?

Firms working on reproducing compounds without need for repeated harvesting but conservationists are sceptical Many of the world’s most expensive perfumes begin with a wounded tree. When some Aquilaria trees are damaged, they produce a dark, fragrant resin that becomes agarwood, or oudh – an ingredient so valuable that wild…

Silver Pines review – a stylish, neo-noir detective drama

PC, PS5, Switch 2; Wych Elm Games, Team 17 Abandoned shops, ruined apartment buildings and rotting sewer networks make up a dark landscape in which you play a private eye searching for a missing singer-songwriter In a weird deserted town miles from anywhere, a troubled detective searches for a missing musician and the girl he…

V/H/S/Mixtape review – murderous puppets pull the strings in mixed bag of gory music-themed mini-movies

Metal band Gwar host this instalment of the horror series, which serves up darkly humorous movie morsels that would struggle to frighten a toddler The latest in the long-running horror-feature series is, as per usual, a decidedly diverse ragbag of shorts, strung together with the thinnest of connective tissue. The theme this…

Frank Elderson: Effective supervision through timely remediation

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Frank Elderson: Effective supervision through timely remediation”.

Piero Cipollone: Money in the digital age: digital euro, tokenisation and the role of central banks

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Piero Cipollone: Money in the digital age: digital euro, tokenisation and the role of central banks”.

Flai’s AI dealership software is booking 50,000 appointments per month

Flai's revenue has grown 20x in a year, and the company just closed a $27 million Series A funding round.

US crypto rules need to survive the next election

US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms. Former New York Gov.

Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum

Paxos’ USDG stablecoin is now live on Arbitrum as the network proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to support adoption and liquidity.

OKX Money brings stablecoin savings and cards into one app

OKX Money lets users fund stablecoin accounts with 50+ currencies, earn up to 10% on eligible USDG and spend with no FX fees.

Polymarket overhauls smart contracts with new Protocol V2 rollout

Polymarket begins its Protocol V2 rollout ahead of a planned November transition for new prediction markets, while existing positions remain on the current system.

Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered Back OKX at Flat $25B Valuation

A London quantitative hedge fund joins the round too, seven months after the NYSE's owner bought in at exactly the same price.

investing Live European news wrap: Risk sentiment improves as oil falls and bonds rise

Headlines: EUR/USD rebounds as French government takes steps to reduce deficit, narrowing OAT-Bund spread Ethereum consolidates at a major trendline as Glamsterdam hits Sepolia testnet. What's next?

5 Cloud Mining Platforms in 2026: PowerAlgo, Binance, ECOS, NiceHash and Hashing24

Compare five cloud mining and hashrate platforms in 2026, including PowerAlgo, Binance, ECOS, NiceHash and Hashing24.

Facebook tests going Reels-first in India

Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center.

Self-styled 'Godfather' gets 6 years in prison for $37 million Meta fraud scheme

Adam Iza’s sentence runs concurrently with a 15-year term imposed last month for his role in an attempted bitcoin robbery.

US International Trade balance for August -105.6B vs -102.0B.

Prior month -92.8 billion Details from the BEA: Goods and services deficit: $105.6 billion. Prior $92.8 billion, revised.

Canada August trade balance $4.20 billion vs $1.55 billion expected

Prior was +0.77 billion (revised to 0.79 billion) Exports: +2.5% MoM. Prior -2.6% Imports: -2.0% MoM.

U. S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026

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Minimum pension of 2,595 hryvnia, no increase: How Nikolaev residents can earn €3,770 in passive income

Ukraine’s minimum pension remains unchanged in October 2026, while some retirees explore crypto cloud mining as an alternative income source.

Morning Minute: The CFTC Reveals Plan to Regulate Crypto Exchanges

Clear rules of the road are here. So what does it all mean and what is the overall impact?

OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic

The reports of OpenAI agents harming third-party sites keep coming.

'Avengers: Endgame' takes the box office crown back from 'Avatar'

Endgame and Avatar have been jockeying for the title for years now.

Why is Cardano price rising as open interest jumps 25%?

Cardano trades near $0.279 as leverage and whale activity rise, while ADA tests $0.28 resistance after RealFi’s mainnet launch.

Brunello Cucinelli transforms a historic Tashkent madrasah into a runway

The Fall-Winter 2026 collection was presented inside the Abulkasim Madrasah, with Uzbek carpets, music and traditional craftsmanship shaping the setting.

Don Davis Bill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Trading on Their Own Elections

The No Betting on Your Own Race Act also gives prediction markets cover to close accounts and report candidates to regulators.

Spiko raises $90M as its tokenized funds hit $2.7B

Spiko raised $90M in a Series B led by NEA as its tokenized cash funds reached $2.7B in assets, with expansion planned across Europe.

Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey

Users want to "reduce risk and avoid unnecessary disruption" while making changes.

Type One Energy raised $200M to build a fusion power plant by 2034

Type One Energy is betting that its lean approach to fusion power will get a power plant on the grid faster, and investors have rewarded it with $200 million.

FTC Issues Redress Payments to Consumers Impacted by GOAT’s Deceptive Shipping, Refund Policies

The Federal Trade Commission announced it is sending more than $100,000 in redress payments to consumers deceived by online marketplace GOAT. The refunds are part of a settlement over allegations the company failed to honor its refund policies and violated an FTC rule requiring companies to have reasonable shipping practices.

Affluenza review – Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp can’t save this baffling disaster

Riverside Studios, London Andy Sandberg’s play gets off to an intriguing start before coming off the rails in spectacular, almost fascinating style. For all the wrong reasons, it’s hard to look away It starts off with a car crash, and enters its own pile-up before your eyes.

The VIX of bonds is rising but bitcoin and stocks aren't hearing it yet

Your day-ahead look for Oct. 6, 2026

Hamlet’s goodbye, the last of Leigh, Birmingham blues and a vampire in Vienna: 12 great films at the London film festival

Our critic picks out some of the most outstanding cinema screening at the UK’s most prestigious film event in 2026 This film puts Andrew Scott in line to become the first out gay man to win the best actor Oscar . He plays Ian Charleson, who became a star in Chariots of Fire and in 1989 took on the role of Hamlet at London’s…

Asos investigating after thousands of customers get notification saying retailer has been hacked – business live

Brent crude drops below $100 a barrel; euro reverses earlier losses to trade higher against dollar and sterling, as French government bonds rally The euro has reversed earlier losses and is now trading higher against the dollar, as French government bonds rallied, pushing their yields (or interest rates) lower. The single…

Best altcoins to buy in October 2026: Five tokens to track

Chainlink released a major interoperability update as Aave’s newest lending markets passed $1 billion in deposits. Cardano is testing a scaling design, Avalanche is operating under its September upgrade, and TRON continues to carry one of crypto’s largest stablecoin balances.…

OpenAI’s Jason Kwon gave even-toned, reassuring answers to the Australian government. Did … ChatGPT write this?

Kwon’s answers were provided in a helpful, quiet and calm manner, but his mea culpa left the audience not much the wiser Open AI’s Jason Kwon flew 15 hours from San Francisco to Sydney to give the company’s first in-person mea culpa after it admitted – in an unsigned email, to a public departmental inbox – that one of its AI…

Misuse of AI is brands’ top reputational threat, new survey says

The findings come after warnings from tech leaders that AI placed in the wrong hands could trigger larger threats such as nuclear war or bioweaponry destruction Misusing artificial intelligence (AI) is the top threat to companies’ reputations – more so than being accused of putting children in the way of mental, emotional or…

A history of presidents naming things after themselves (It's short. They rarely do)

While Trump pushes to get his name on the Kennedy Center and other public sites, history shows that sitting presidents have almost always avoided putting their brands on government assets.

What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms

Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections.

Solana launches tool to settle bank trades in seconds

Solana Foundation launched an open-source DvP program that settles asset and payment legs together, with JPMorgan providing settlement input.

As Taiwan expands Arizona chip plant, China warns against developing political ties

The world's biggest chipmaker now manufactures at scale in Phoenix, as well as Taiwan. China is warning political leaders in Arizona to not get too friendly.

Crypto 'Godfather' Gets Six Years for Hiring Sheriff's Deputies, $37M Meta Fraud

Adam Iza used off-duty LA deputies to pull warrants and personal data on his rivals, then moved the proceeds through crypto custodians.

Live updates: Bitcoin remains locked in range as stocks notch another new record high

FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday.

Ondo lets investors trade pre-IPO exposure 24/7

Ondo Private Markets will offer non-U. S.

Smaller altcoins shine as bitcoin stills trades around $85,000

Leading the gains is BTW, the native token of Bitway, a bitcoin-compatible layer-1, which jumped 25% in the past 24 hours and is up 170% over the past 30 days.

Keith Haring retrospective opens at Rome’s Palazzo Braschi with more than 140 works

Keith Haring’s unmistakable art has arrived in Rome, with a major new retrospective bringing together more than 140 works.

Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights

Exclusive: Campaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year Drax’s planned datacentre could produce nearly double the emissions of all flights out of Gatwick airport each year by burning 4.9m tonnes of wood annually, an analysis has shown. Campaigners say this…

Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill

Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.

BitGo shifts focus from crypto custody to trading, lending

BitGo is pushing beyond crypto custody as CEO Mike Belshe targets trading, lending and settlement as the company’s main revenue engines.

Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate

Under proposed CIP-113, separating bundled assets requires holder authorization and the restricted token’s permission hook.

Why we're backing America's existing nuclear plants

Our new agreement with Constellation Energy brings the total new nuclear capacity we’ve enabled for the U. S.

Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit stablecoins

Binance BTC reserves fell by nearly 40,000 coins since Sept. 20 as whales returned stablecoin capital to their exchange wallets.

The 90s: Art and Fashion review – this isn’t an exhibition, it’s a magazine spread

Tate Britain, London The Young British Art of the 1990s was brash and macabre but also intelligent and emotional. This breathlessly superficial show reduces it to a stylish pose Jake and Dinos Chapman were dismissed by some even in the 1990s as overgrown adolescents selling shock for its own sake, and yet it is their work…

Bitcoin price keeps failing at $87K, what is stopping it?

Bitcoin trades near $85,500, 32% below its record high, as ETF outflows return and traders watch $83,300 support and $86,700 resistance.

Samsung files US patent for smart contract powered crypto wallet

Samsung Electronics has filed a U. S.

U. S.- China AI race heats up as Chinese rivals secure billions ahead of IPOs

DeepSeek and Moonshot attract fresh capital ahead of planned listings, while OpenAI courts major investors.

George Fenton, Oscar-nominated British composer for more than 100 films, dies aged 76

Fenton’s successes include scores for Gandhi, Groundhog Day and 18 Ken Loach films, plus BBC TV news themes, Blue Planet and more George Fenton, the British composer who earned five Oscar nominations for scores to films such as Gandhi and Dangerous Liaisons, has died aged 76. A statement from his family said his death was…

Ondo opens private markets with tokenized pre-IPO AI exposure

Ondo’s tokenized notes will give eligible investors exposure to private companies, with the first tied to an unnamed pre-IPO AI company.

Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections

President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View , accusing it of being unfair.

Solana Foundation targets settlement in seconds with DvP launch

Solana DvP offers financial institutions an open-source settlement program designed to complete asset transfers and payments in seconds.

OKX looks to abstract blockchain mechanics to bring stablecoin balances to everyday consumers

OKX appears to be designing products to keep the blockchain element abstracted or out of sight for users who simply want to hold digital dollars and use a card.

Axe used by Jack Nicholson in The Shining for sale as part of Stanley Kubrick auction

Exclusive: Weapon is one of hundreds of items to be sold as part of the influential late director’s personal archive A special effects axe wielded by Jack Nicholson as he delivered his chillingly manic line “Here’s Johnny!” in the 1980 horror movie The Shining is to go on sale. Nicholson’s character, Jack Torrance, uses an axe…

‘We got that bad guy and took him down!’ Jaclyn Smith on the fun, friendship and frustration of Charlie’s Angels

It’s 50 years since Smith joined TV’s bikini-clad crime fighters alongside Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson. She talks about the love she found on set, the harassment she endured off it and the drug-taking she did her best to ignore For a TV show that only ran for five years, Charlie’s Angels packs a punch like a bikini-wearing…

‘We’re not going to go away’: the mom fighting for social media reform after her son’s suicide

A new documentary follows Kristin Bride as she takes on Congress after the death of her 16-year-old son who was cyberbullied At this point in time, going anywhere without your smartphone feels almost like leaving behind a limb. Whether it’s for directions, distraction or the discourse on social media, our phones have become…

Funding the AI revolution: evidence from euro area sectors

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New Hollywood era begins with an epic mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny.

George Fenton, British composer behind David Attenborough’s Earth Trilogy, dies aged 76

Best known for his award-winning film scores and long-lasting partnership with director Ken Loach, George Fenton also created the music for what became known as David Attenborough's Earth Trilogy: The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.

China’s crypto ban Is failing to stop a $176 billion P2P economy

The July 2025–June 2026 data show rapid stablecoin reuse, while the share funding purchases remains unmeasured.

France is having its Liz Truss moment as the bond market forces a policy rethink. Why it's a good thing.

France's bond market recently sent a strong message to policymakers. The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds surged above 150 basis points last week, reaching its widest level since the euro-area debt crisis.

Parataxis Ethereum drops Korea merger over delisting risk

Parataxis Ethereum has canceled its merger with Parataxis Korea as a delisting court fight and shareholder cash-out risk clouded the deal.

British Art Show 10 review – a bold and brilliant exploration of who the British really are

Coventry University Shopfront, scaffolding, throbbing car bodies … 37 artists take the temperature of the nation in a show which shows the breadth and eccentricity of British identity It’s freshers’ week in Coventry. A student chamber choir is playing outside Warwick Arts Centre’s Mead Gallery as I arrive – an unintended but…

Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000

This shallower decline isn’t limited to the one-year anniversary. The bear market itself has been milder with past downturns seeing prices plummet 77% to 85%.

Celibidache was a musical visionary, an uncompromising perfectionist – and my father

The legendary conductor was acclaimed for his dazzling music-making, and infamous for his hatred of recordings. His son, writer of a new film about him, remembers a loving yet intransigent and demanding father My father, Sergiu Celibidache, loved children more than anything because they are free and true to themselves.

UK events firm that hosts arms fairs and comic shows sold to rival for £2bn

FTSE 100 firm Informa to buy Clarion from private equity group Blackstone Business live – latest updates A British events business that hosts arms fairs and conventions for comic book fans has been snapped up by a FTSE 100 rival for more than £2bn. Informa has struck a £2.24bn deal to buy the London-based events organiser…

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57

Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $90M as BTC sits 32% below year-old ATH

US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed two days of inflows as Bitcoin slipped below $86,000, trading roughly 32% below its October 2025 all-time high.

Rialo eyes South Korea as institutions look to move financial services onchain

Rialo has stepped up its push to become blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions as the network discusses proof of concept projects with Korean firms and builds applications with other institutional partners. According to Bobby Zagotta, chief business officer at Rialo,…

Holding Lightning by Emily Lordi review – an intimate portrait of Whitney Houston

An empathetic biography of the the singer recasts her tumultuous later career as a triumph of self-expression Since Whitney Houston’s death in 2012, a flurry of books and documentaries have appeared, most of them presenting her life as a cautionary tale. In this new biography, Emily Lordi, a professor of English at Vanderbilt…

The Craft review – cult high-school horror a reminder of the fearless 90s

The 30th-anniversary rerelease of this classic tackles the sensitivities of teenage anxiety with energy and confidence The chrysalis of 80s and 90s high-school comedy finally gave us a veritable butterfly of fear in this cult girl-power classic from 1996, co-written and directed by Andrew Fleming, now rereleased for its 30th…

Macro pulse: France-Germany yield spread breakout puts euro area contagion risk in focus

With all that is happening in markets, there are plenty of charts worth watching in Europe right now. However, this in particular may be one of the most important.

Ethereum could make moving between L1 and L2 much easier

Ethereum’s EEZ has completed an atomic L1-to-L2 mainnet test carrying 0.001 ETH, allowing linked actions to succeed or fail together.

Bitget hack laundering generated $761,725 in fees, researcher finds

Protocols and services used to move funds stolen from Bitget have collected $761,725 in fees during the laundering process, while an independent researcher has traced $259,718 in THORChain affiliate fees to recipients with additional financial links to wallets involved in…

Can LayerZero price hit $3 after ZRO buybacks?

LayerZero price trades near $2.13 after a 41% weekly rally, as ZRO buybacks, ATLAS and rising futures activity put $3 in focus.

OpenAI admits misstep in handling AI agent interactions with Australian government sites – video

In a parliamentary inquiry, OpenAI chief strategy officer Jason Kwon is questioned by independent senator David Pocock about the company's notification process after OpenAI agents accessed Australian government website data in June. Asked why OpenAI relied on an arbitrary department email rather than direct government contacts…

Virtuals Protocol launches iOS app that lets personal AI execute trades

Virtuals Protocol has launched its Virtuals App in closed beta on iOS, giving invited users access to a personal AI that can hold a wallet, monitor markets and execute trades within limits set by the user. According to Virtuals Protocol,…

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and disgraced politician, dies aged 86

Archer was a disgraced politician and convicted liar but found success as novelist. His books are estimated to have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

EEZ tests atomic L1-to-L2 transaction in push to unify Ethereum

An EEZ contributor shared a 0.001 ETH cross-chain test as the project develops a framework to connect Ethereum mainnet and its rollups.

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers

The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

Why is NEAR price up 135% in 30 days?

NEAR price trades near $5.16 after a 135% monthly rally, with $5.50–$6.20 resistance, rising futures interest and an issuance vote ahead.

While British children go hungry, we waste 1.1bn meals a year. Bring on the redistribution revolution | Charlotte Hill

Food businesses and the government must make redistribution a key policy to address food insecurity. We know the surplus food is out there Charlotte Hill is chief executive of the food redistribution organisation Felix How often does this happen?

A medieval manuscript has confounded scholars for centuries. Have they been reading it wrong all this time?

Researchers argue incorrect binding of Voynich manuscript radically changes ideas about its drawings and indecipherable text It has been called the world’s most mysterious manuscript: a medieval set of pages filled with botanical drawings, astronomical diagrams, pictures of nude women and indecipherable text. Claimed at various…

Philip R. Lane: Interview with Ansa

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OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.

Top 3 new memecoins to watch in October 2026

Super Inu Force, Meme Agency and PunchCard have recorded active trading within days of launching in October, putting three new memecoins on traders’ radar during the opening week of the month. According to market and onchain data reviewed as of…

Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds

Bitfinex’s published minimum makes its $5 million, one-year bond example cost 2% upfront, leaving borrower savings unproven.

Joana Vasconcelos blends art and haute couture in exhibition for Valentino Garavani

Lisbon is hosting an exhibition where works by sculptor Joana Vasconcelos converse with dresses by a renowned Italian designer, fusing domestic life and haute couture.

Partita By Barbara Kingsolver review – a midlife follow-up to Demon Copperhead

The sex writing threatens to throw the novel off-kilter, but there are rich rewards in this tale of music and middle-aged compromises What is the role of art in an artist’s life? Should you commit everything to honing your talent in the hope of becoming a great master?

‘Pull the plug’: protesters resort to direct action against AI firms

Campaign groups report surge in membership after a spate of AI safety alerts and apocalyptic warnings In a bar below Waterloo Bridge, a cell of a fast-growing anti-AI protest movement met last week to plot their latest move: disrupting a tech industry dinner being addressed by a senior executive from the chip maker Nvidia.…

Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise

Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian households are the most persistently pessimistic they have been since the early-1990s recession, after a fourth rate rise this year.…

Better Markets says CFTC is ‘wrong agency’ to regulate retail crypto

Better Markets said the CFTC’s proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC.

Ethereum is testing how much cheaper block space it can safely create

Ethereum has prepared to test a 200 million gas limit on Sepolia under the Glamsterdam upgrade, putting more than three times the network’s previous block capacity through a public test before developers decide what could eventually work on mainnet. According…

Polymarket V2 could change how users bet on events

Polymarket plans to move new markets to Protocol V2 on Nov. 2 after canary tests, adding pUSD, modular oracles and a $5M bug bounty.

Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves

In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.

UK regulator FCA to investigate how it handled Epstein whistleblower who took his own life

British banker Simon Andriesz helped to expose alleged ties between late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick A top UK regulator has launched an investigation into how it handled a whistleblower – who highlighted alleged ties between the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the US commerce…

‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK

Inhabitants of the Hebrides and Shetland tell of how fuel costs are putting the squeeze on commuting, services, food and more As fuel prices reach the highest level in the UK since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Scottish islanders are feeling the pain more than most. On the mainland, the price of diesel has soared to a record…

Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay

The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.

U. S. scraps proposed $10,000 reporting rule for for crypto sent to private wallets

FinCEN withdrew two proposals that had hung over self-custody and crypto mixers for years without ever taking effect.

Anthropic says AI agents didn’t breach Australian government websites – video

During a joint parliamentary hearing on artificial intelligence, Anthropic’s head of safeguards, Dave Orr, says that investigations of hundreds of millions of transcripts reveal no unauthorised interactions with Australian government systems. However, Orr acknowledges Anthropic has limited visibility into customer usage due…

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test gets last-minute fix before major capacity jump

One of Ethereum’s main validator clients updated its software hours before a Sepolia test that will raise the amount of work each block can hold to 200 million gas.

The butter boom – how the world fell back in love with the glorious golden spread

It’s being sculpted for fashion parties, collected by tourists and hoarded in freezers. There are even entire shops devoted to it.

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Solana launches open settlement standard for institutions, with JPMorgan input ICYMI: Citi raises bitcoin target to $113,000 and ether to $3,028 as crypto inflows return Reports that Hormuz crude flows near 76% of prewar levels. Diesel shortage persists.

OpenAI has ‘work to do to rebuild trust’ in Australia, executive tells AI inquiry

Anthropic tells inquiry it ‘never tried to dictate’ Australian copyright rules as the ABC says copyright laws do not need changing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast OpenAI has used an appearance before a parliamentary inquiry on AI to apologise again to Australia about the hack on Medicare last…

Chalmers warns rising global bond yields will pressure Australia's federal budget

The Treasurer's warning puts fiscal pressure alongside monetary tightening as a theme for Australian markets, with higher interest costs likely to constrain spending in the mid-year update. A rising debt servicing bill could add to supply concerns for Australian government bonds if deficits widen, keeping upward pressure on…