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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.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial run lacks the crypto rhetoric of his presidential bid
The Ohio Republican candidate holds a stake in a digital asset manager and received donations from many in the industry, but has avoided making crypto a central campaign issue.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
Trump’s recent statements on the economy are even more bonkers than usual | Steven Greenhouse
Our ‘genius’ president is revealing his ignorance of economics, fueling concerns about the threat he poses to the worldDonald Trump recently made a bold claim about his abilities,…
UK considering tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU, reports say
Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturingBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is considering whether to impose tarif…
The UK’s G20 presidency will push Andy Burnham to the centre of the global stage. What will he use it for? | Michael Jacobs
This is a chance for the PM to advance his progressive agenda and tackle urgent issues such as AI regulation and climate actionAmong the many crucial decisions Andy Burnham has to…
Technicals signal bitcoin shift, Ethereum gears up for Glamsterdam: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 5.
Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank platform for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement
The two firms will initially roll out the digital assets settlement service to select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf region with around-the-clock U.S. dollar settlemen…
Elizabeth Holmes puts on a new act in Nathan Fielder’s documentary. It’s a distraction from the real story
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Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
BTC price fights to reclaim 2026 open: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin bulls renewed pressure on range highs with the 2026 yearly open forming the next key resistance to break through.
Wharton researchers studied 760 employees—and found an inconvenient truth about remote work
The office small talk you were glad to escape was doing a job—and remote work is wearing it down, a Wharton professor's study finds
Adam Neumann says a half-hour car ride with Masayoshi Son is when his ego took over—and WeWork’s $47 billion collapse began
The WeWork cofounder told Steven Bartlett that by the time he walked back into headquarters after SoftBank's multibillion-dollar offer, "I forgot what we were all about."
Kraken parent adds 24/7 dollar settlement with Singapore Gulf Bank
The partnership will enable select institutions in Asia and the Gulf region to instantly settle US dollar transactions through the bank’s SGB Net
Coach services could be cut due to record diesel prices, operators warn
Rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business, threatening school transport, firms sayBusiness live – latest updatesCoach operators have said record diesel price…
Bitcoin ETFs notch third inflow week as Ether ETFs shed $138M
Bitcoin ETF inflows reached a third straight week, while Ether ETFs swung to outflows and Zcash funds posted their first weekly outflow.
Why ‘China plus one’ is paying off less than Southeast Asia hoped
"China plus one" sent billions of dollars of investment into Southeast Asian factories. Yet the region isn't capturing enough value.
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers
BT to buy broadband supplier TalkTalk, saving 900 jobs
UK’s fourth-biggest broadband provider has been seeking a buyer for several yearsBusiness live – latest updatesBT has agreed to buy the broadband supplier TalkTalk out of administ…
Can Europe’s industrial legacy give it an AI advantage?
Siemens is betting big on industrial AI—and Europe's manufacturers have the data that could give it an edge.
More than half of Gen Z investors have funneled cash into sports betting—but they’re not coming close to breaking even
Two in five Gen Zers view sports betting as an investment, but bettors in every generation are losing money. Researchers say the story is more complicated than financial nihilism.
Bitcoin is about to get a major bullish signal it hasn't had in over a year
Key price averages are on the verge of confirming a major bullish configuration for the first time in over a year.
BT strikes deal to rescue broadband firm TalkTalk; euro slides amid France debt burden fears – business live
TalkTalk’s wholesale and consumer arms will be sold to BT on a debt-free basisClive Selley will lead the stabilisation and integration planning of the acquisition, BT said. He was…
Ethereum investors are stuck in a two-week staking exit line. Here's why.
Ether waiting to enter staking has fallen by more than a quarter since early September, while the exit queue hit its longest of 2026.