Bitcoin Profits Soar to $2.8 Billion
Bitcoin’s rise to $79,007 lifted @MicroStrategy’s 840,447 BTC to $66.4 billion, marking a 4.4% gain over its average cost. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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AI Labs Demand Stronger Cyber Defenses
OpenAI and Anthropic, with over 100 organizations, urge global cyber defense enhancement after AI models breached systems; signatories include Google and Microsoft. #Update #CyberSecurity
S&P 500 Prediction Markets Launch
Charles Schwab partners with Cboe Global Markets to launch S&P 500 prediction markets, focusing on financial benchmarks rather than sports or entertainment. Rollout expected in coming months. #Update #Finance
SEC Bans Lawmaker Prediction Market Bets
Rep. Bryan Steil introduces the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, banning Congress members from betting on prediction markets, amid scrutiny of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. #Update #Legal
GPT-5.6 Rumors Ignite ChatGPT Evolution
OpenAI is reportedly stealth testing GPT-5.6 in ChatGPT, sparking user excitement over improved outputs and longer response times, with a rumored official release next week. #Update #AI
OpenAI’s $50B Investment Halts Amazon Film
Amazon has shelved its Sam Altman film “Artificial” after investing $50 billion in OpenAI, seeking new distributors due to its unflattering portrayal of Altman. #Update #FilmIndustry
Bitcoin Wallpaper Malware Targets Steam Gamers
Kaspersky discovered malicious Wallpaper Engine downloads on Steam Workshop stealing Steam credentials and crypto wallet data, primarily affecting users in China and Russia.
Bitcoin Kidnapping: Texas Brothers Admit $8M Heist
Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty to robbing a Minnesota family of $8M in cryptocurrency during a 2025 home invasion, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Bitcoin Gains as Franklin Templeton Launches ETFs
Franklin Templeton filed for two ETFs steering U.S. stock dividends into Bitcoin, adding to the crowded 2026 crypto ETF pipeline. #Update #Finance
Algorand Prepares for Quantum Threat by 2027
Algorand plans to implement post-quantum cryptography by 2027, enhancing security against future quantum-computing threats. The roadmap includes Falcon-1024 accounts and hybrid signatures. #Update #Crypto $ALGO
China AI Launches GLM-5.2 Without Nvidia
GLM-5.2 by @Zai_org rivals Claude Opus 4.8 in AI benchmarks, using Huawei chips without Nvidia, boosting zAI’s stock by 90%. #Update #AI
Midjourney Launches Revolutionary MRI Alternative
Midjourney announced its new medical division, Midjourney Medical, to develop “Ultrasonic CT” for fast MRI-like scans using AI. First spa opens in 2027. #Update #Tech
CFTC Bans Celsius Fraudster Mashinsky
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was banned from CFTC-regulated markets and sentenced to 12 years for fraud, marking a significant regulatory enforcement action. Legal
Ethereum Exodus Continues Co-Director Departs
Ethereum Foundation co-director Hsiao-Wei Wang departs amid ongoing leadership turnover; $ETH down 1.4% in 24 hours, trading at $1,708. #Update #Crypto $ETH