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An XRP treasury SPAC surges nearly 300% ahead of Evernorth merger
Armada Acquisition Corp. II rose about 270% last week, leaving the thinly traded shell at nearly four times its roughly $10.50 trust value before merging with Evernorth, an XPR tr…
The AI industry ‘hates crypto people’—but they may need them all the same
Whatever you think of crypto people, blockchain technology may offer real solutions to the problem of rogue AI agents.
Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliverSam Altman says he believes the world should accept “bad things” happening …
Booking Holdings spends nearly $9 billion a year to reach travelers. Its CFO explains how AI is changing trip planning
Ewout Steenbergen says the company is using AI to make travel more personalized and proactive.
Metaplanet Sold 10,000 Bitcoin and Bought Back 11,000 to Prove a Point
Rating agencies ask if a Bitcoin company will actually sell when obligations fall due. "We answered by doing it," said CEO Simon Gerovich.
CEOs are threatening to take their jobs and their billions elsewhere. That leverage has limits
It's a risky calculation that leaves workers caught in the middle.
The job market is brutal. But nearly 1 in 3 workers still want to quit
A new Workday report finds nearly one-third of workers plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months. Here's what HR leaders can do about it.
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate riseThe average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage has hit the 6% bar…
Morning Minute: Uptober Off to a Green Start
Crypto majors and alts are rallying to start October. What’s driving the early action and will it continue?
Greek Soldiers Among Alleged Leaders of $8M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
An association for AI enthusiasts was allegedly the recruiting vehicle, and two anonymous tips to a government portal started the case.
Current price of oil as of October 5, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 5, 2026
OpenAI’s safety firings raise awkward questions
The firings show that, for now, AI labs alone decide what the public learns about their safety incidents.
Treasury crackdown exposes crypto's role in $2 million Hamas fundraising network
The Treasury Department said the network raised more than $2 million through purported humanitarian charities, including hundreds of thousands of dollars sent in crypto.
Kevin Warsh’s Fed has a rent problem: Higher rates could fuel a ‘doom loop’ in housing, top economist warns
"Re-acceleration in rents is a problem for the Fed because it puts upward pressure on inflation driven by higher rates."
Metaplanet added 1,000 bitcoin net in the third quarter bringing holdings to 44,000 BTC
The Japanese firm sold 10,000 BTC before buying 11,000 BTC, demonstrating liquidity as it seeks recurring income from preferred securities.
U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high as bitcoin holds firm around $86,000
A stronger dollar and rising bond yields are testing bitcoin’s resilience as fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro.
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Live updates: Bitcoin above $86,000 as traders price out an October Fed hike
A weak September jobs report took a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday.
Cardano's ADA leads gains in narrow range-bound market
In traditional markets, the U.S. Dollar Index jumped to 102.53 early today, the highest since April 2025, extending its rise from the Sept. 9 low of 98.60.
Lidl GB’s sales soar by over 10%, helped by price cuts and Deluxe range
German-owned supermarket beats Morrisons to become fifth largest grocer in Great Britain Business live – latest updatesLidl’s sales in Great Britain jumped 10% to more than £13bn …
While OpenAI and Anthropic battle over data privacy, more companies look to open models and ‘sovereign AI’
Reports of rogue agents and allegations of IP theft by top tech CEOs are fueling business paranoia about surrendering IP. Here are the options some are exploring to move fast with…
OKX and NYSE Owner ICE Plan 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading Under SEC Exemption
Filed under the SEC's new Innovation Exemption, the notice lists more than 60 stocks, including Nvidia and SpaceX, paired with stablecoins.
OpenAI’s Altman: ‘The world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology’
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.