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Startup Abby Care raises $82 million to turn family members into paid caregivers
Transformation Capital and CVS Health Ventures join the novel bet on filling the caretaking gap.
Current price of oil as of October 15, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Bitcoin, copper, stocks, yields all fall; gold rises
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 15, 2026
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video
Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of th…
Gen Z wrestle with shame from ordering delivery food: ‘This economy is not for the weak’
As Americans use apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats more habitually, they confront the guilt of paying extra fees for convenienceWhen it comes to food, Caroline Bauldree does not li…
Pantera Capital-backed startup Fission raises $10 million to help investors cash out of tokenized funds faster
Founded by Point72 and Securitize veterans, Fission targets the buyers missing from Wall Street’s tokenization boom.
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 as Asian stock rout drags altcoins lower
Bitcoin fell to just above $80,000 as South Korea’s Kospi plunged 8%, while the CoinDesk 80 fell 2.2% and all but six CoinDesk 100 members declined.
White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down
Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group.
Global wave of selling as traders flee tech stocks
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks
Starknet is asking STRK holders whether to explore becoming an independent layer-1 blockchain to reduce its dependence on Ethereum’s quantum-security upgrade timeline.
Suddenly, Wall Street is worried that the U.S. economy is more ‘vulnerable’ than it looks
The stock market is up 13% this year, unemployment is low, and U.S. GDP is growing, but suddenly it seems like Wall Street thinks this glass is half empty rather than half full.
Live updates: Bitcoin back under $81,000 as AI selloff worsens
September inflation came in above forecasts and the selloff in AI stocks picked up speed, dragging bitcoin back toward last week’s low.
At Singapore launch, Anthropic defends its oversight of how customers use its model, citing AI’s ‘dual use’ risks
Anthropic wants to “figure out how we safely deploy this technology while being able to find and capture misuse," said co-founder Benjamin Mann.
Brooklyn Prosecutors Take Down 112 Servers Behind Crypto Scam Targeting Russian Speakers
The scammers also ran a fake recovery service, contacting victims weeks later with promises to get their stolen crypto back.
Hyperliquid founder wants U.S. oversight of trading platforms, not his blockchain
Jeff Yan told Bloomberg that U.S. regulatory oversight should apply to the firms using the blockchain, not to the underlying network itself.
Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B
Compromised suppliers, developer tools and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses, according to Hacken.
Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline
The country’s regulator, ASIC, has proposed tougher rules to protect users’ digital assets, crypto trading and to safeguard the country’s financial stability.
Bitcoin dips to $80.1K as KOSPI closes at its lowest since April
Bitcoin price action continued to see contagion from a Korean tech sell-off after the KOSPI Index fell 7.5% on Thursday.
Why are prices so high? Robert Reich answers your questions – Stateside with Kai and Carter
The vast majority of Americans say they are struggling to pay for gas and groceries, and are cutting back on luxuries. But what or who is actually behind these price rises? We ask…
Thailand crypto ETFs may see slow start despite new rules: CoinShares
Thailand’s new Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules take effect Friday, but CoinShares expects modest initial inflows as existing investment options compete for demand.
Hex founder Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul, Turkish media report
Police reportedly seized $4 million in cash and 64 luxury watches during a raid on the crypto founder's Istanbul residence.
What is it like running a Fortune 500 business? HP’s regional CTO on adopting AI safely and motivating tech teams
Over the past few months, Fortune has spoken with senior HP leaders to understand how the company is evolving—from innovation and culture to customer engagement and the future of …
Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4
Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has entered a new governance stage, but further votes and security reviews remain before launch.
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