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AI agent disputes head to ‘Internet Court’ — and a jury of AI agents
Who better to judge a dispute between AI agents than a jury of different AI models? That’s the idea behind GenLayer, which is already issuing thousands of judgements each day.
Binance taps half its SAFU Bitcoin holdings, releases reserve proof
Binance’s SAFU Bitcoin wallet now holds about 7,500 BTC after a 7,499 BTC transfer linked to the hack, with no timeline for restoring the $1 billion fund.
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buys With $66M Purchase
The Bitcoin treasury firm also spent $208.2 million buying back its STRC preferred stock, cutting its USD Cash balance to $132.7 million.
A Microsoft exec says AI is killing the career ladder. But its replacement comes with a catch
Without a clear checklist for promotions, historically marginalized workers may face an intimidating climb.
Greenpeace activists create ‘boulder barrier’ in North Sea to deter industrial fishing
Action taken to prevent bottom trawling in the marine protected area and conserve porpoise populationsGreenpeace activists have dropped boulders in the North Sea to snag the dragn…
Unions gain access to thousands of Google workers after UK employment rights overhaul
Prospect to hold workplace sessions and recruit members under agreement with tech companyTrade unions are expected to make further inroads into big tech companies in the UK after …
Corporate boards’ loss of faith in Delaware’s elusive new ‘good faith’ contrivance
No checklist or process can secure "good faith" now.
FATF targets crypto hubs in review of money laundering controls
The watchdog has not named the jurisdictions under review. Initial findings on compliance with its crypto standards are due in June 2027.
S&P’s negative outlook on Meta underscores the risks of the AI spending boom
Meta's massive capital outlays are raising questions about when AI will pay off.
Binance hackers begin swapping stolen Solana tokens for Bitcoin: Chainalysis
Crypto exchange Gate said it froze two linked accounts as US investigators urged platforms to block transactions tied to the $6.3 billion theft.
Binance will survive the $6.3 billion hack—but this is the start of a terrifying new era
The scale and sophistication of the Binance hack is alarming—and all of this will soon be turbocharged by AI.
XRP Ledger set to fix flaw that could let stablecoin partners print new tokens
The fix is on track for Wednesday after validator support briefly dipped and restarted the two-week activation clock. XRP itself is unaffected.
Wholesale marketplace Faire survived the ‘fog of crazy valuations.’ Now, it’s eyeing an IPO
Faire, the venture-backed online wholesale market, is eyeing a potential IPO in the next 12 months.
Bitcoin's 'volatility curve' has a midterm bump
Your day-ahead look for Nov. 2, 2026
BTCPay Tells Merchants to Switch Off Servers Amid Hot Wallet Attack Reports
The Bitcoin payment software says attacks targeted versions 2.4.1 and older, days after it shipped an emergency fix for a critical flaw.
Snowball fight: Cadbury owner in trademark row over festive chocolate treat
Mini Snow Balls’ maker Mondelēz is demanding vegan brand Moo Free remove its White Choccy Snowballs from shelvesToblerone owner sues British vegan chocolate brand over chunky shap…
Sales slump at UK’s largest brickmaker as housebuilding downturn deepens
Ibstock, which has cut production by a fifth, criticises government for delay in help for housing sectorSales at the UK’s largest brickmaker plunged by more than a fifth over the …
I’m a wealthy Californian. The billionaire tax is a win for everyone | George Zimmer
The measure would ease inequality and bolster healthcare – without draining our coffers or triggering a billionaire exodusOn Tuesday, California voters will decide whether to enac…
No proof of AI in North Korean hackers move of stolen Binance funds
Elliptic tracked thousands of transfers, failed swaps and repeated transactions that suggest the hackers relied on scripts rather than AI agents.
Current price of oil as of November 2, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Apollo doesn’t care what you wear to the office—and gives interns a better office view than CEO Marc Rowan
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Bitcoin eases to $77,900 as Binance customers pull $3.6 billion after withdrawals reopen
Bitcoin fell 0.4% to around $77,900 since midnight UTC as Binance customers pulled a net $3.64 billion after withdrawals reopened and ETFs lost $643 million.
From Uptober to Hacktober: Are Bitcoin’s seasonal patterns becoming obsolete?
Bitcoin lost 7.3% in October 2026 after another decline the previous year, despite the month’s historically strong returns, as analysts reassess seasonal signals.
‘The content creator election’: digital streamers and TV networks face off for midterms coverage
Journalists such as Jim Acosta and Scott MacFarlane are now competing against their former employers for eyeballsOn Tuesday, for the first time in more than 20 years, Jim Acosta, …