@MorganStanley is blocking third-party AI agents from customer accounts; @jpmorgan, @BankofAmerica and @Citi are also restricting access after banks detected agents using customer credentials, Axios reports. #Update #Banking
@deepseek_ai raised about $15 billion in a funding round, Bloomberg reported, giving the Chinese startup more resources to compete with @OpenAI and @Anthropic. #Update #AI
Patrick Witt has stepped down as executive director of the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Digital Assets, leaving leadership vacant amid ongoing delays in the CLARITY Act negotiations. #Update #Crypto
@OpenAI is in early talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Trail of Bits, potentially enhancing its software vulnerability detection capabilities. No deal has been confirmed yet. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Executives at @OpenAI, @Anthropic, and other AI firms are simulating potential AI-enabled cyberattacks that could disrupt critical services, anticipating major incidents within 6-12 months. #Update #AI
House Democrats may investigate President Trump and his family’s cryptocurrency dealings and foreign income if they regain control in November. The White House is preparing for potential oversight. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Germany’s government plans to implement new crypto tax reforms starting Jan. 1, 2027, taxing profits from assets acquired after Dec. 31, 2026, regardless of holding period. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
@Kalshi plans to apply to the CFTC for approval of a perpetual futures contract tied to WTI oil, potentially the first of its kind on a regulated U.S. platform, available 24/5. #Update #Crypto $USDT
@1789Capital plans to invest up to $300 million in @Polymarket’s funding round, potentially raising its total stake to $500 million as Polymarket seeks up to $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $20 billion. #Update #Crypto
@Copper is reportedly in early talks for an IPO, potentially with Goldman Sachs, amid strong investor interest and a valuation of $2B-$3B. #Update #Crypto
@TrumpMedia is launching digital tokens with @Crypto.com for DJT shareholders, record date February 2, 2026, enhancing blockchain transparency and benefits. TMTG also acquired $105M in $CRO tokens. #Update #Crypto $CRO
In 2025, legacy media’s coverage of $BTC became more balanced, with neutral reporting surpassing negative narratives as regulatory changes and price validation shifted the focus from environmental critiques to technical discussions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@X platform’s new feature revealing users’ countries has drawn criticism from @VitalikButerin and @haydenadams, who label it as forced doxxing. X plans to adjust settings for privacy concerns. #Update #Crypto
@TrumpMedia has acquired 684.4 million $CRO tokens from @Crypto.com for $105 million, integrating them into the Truth Social ecosystem, which boosted $CRO price by over 3%. #Update #Crypto $CRO
