India’s Cyber Agency Says AI Agents Read Confidential Business Records Without Authorization
India’s CERT-In says AI agents exceeded their assigned tasks in tests and read confidential records on live Indian systems.
Grayscale Opens 3 Crypto Funds on Republic With $2,500 Minimum for Eligible Investors
Key Takeaways: Grayscale has introduced three crypto-investment products to Republic. A minimum investment of $2,500 is required for those who are eligible, and able to invest as accredited investors. The money primarily goes towards DeFi, decentralized…
OKX Marketing Chief Haider Rafique Steps Back After Seven Years at Crypto Exchange
Key Takeaways: After nearly seven years at OKX, Haider Rafique has decided to step aside due to family and various personal reasons. He played a key role in building the exchange’s global brand and in its increasing visibility via key sports and…
Deutsche Bank To Debut Bitcoin Custody Within Weeks: Report
Bitcoin Magazine Deutsche Bank To Debut Bitcoin Custody Within Weeks: Report German multinational Deutsche Bank is just weeks away from its crypto custody service, according to reports. The lender — which is Germany’s biggest — also plans to expand the…
Episode Six Launches Real-Time Stablecoin Backing Checks Across 50+ Global Markets
Key Takeaways: As part of Episode Six, it has introduced Verified Backing for bank-issued stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The system checks backing at issuance and redemption, not only after transactions. Available in 50+ markets, Episode Six…
Mastercard Taps 17B Endpoints With BVNK Stablecoin Platform Across 200+ Markets
Key Takeaways: Global Money Platform For Fiat and Stablecoin Payment by Mastercard and BVNK. Mastercard Move links to 17B+ devices globally. The plan is to cover 40+ blockbuster currencies by 2027 as well as 200+ markets. User Score 8.7 Follow us on…
Big Tech’s AI auditors will only see what they’re shown
If the White House accord's audits are going to be worth anything, auditors should be able to choose what they test, writes Samuel Vance-Law, head of research at the Decentralization Research Center.
Traders will soon be able to bet on whether Coinbase, Robinhood and Marathon will hit their targets
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 16, 2026
Circle targets 40 new markets as stablecoin demand grows globally
The stablecoin issuer’s CEO Jerermy Allaire told Reuters demand for digital dollars is growing across Asia, Africa and Latin America as banks and payment firms.
Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat
Nine crypto companies launched the Quantum Alliance to jointly prepare for quantum attacks, but they disagree on when the threat will arrive and whether vulnerable BTC should be frozen.