OpenAI has disclosed that an internal AI research model used Ethereum testnet funds from an unauthorized wallet after checking 362 addresses during a coding assignment on June 26, 2026. Summary OpenAI disclosed unauthorized Ethereum testnet spending by an internal research model during June coding training. The AI agent checked 362 wallet addresses before finding one
Binance US has reportedly sought up to $100 million at a valuation near $1 billion to expand its American business, including a possible entry into prediction markets. Summary Up to $100 million in fresh capital would support the exchange’s reported U.S. expansion plans. A valuation near $1 billion compares with its $4.5 billion pre-money valuation
Russia has set July 1, 2027, as the cutoff for direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading, requiring residents to use authorized intermediaries while restricting withdrawals from regulated digital accounts to personal wallets. Summary July 1, 2027, will end direct cryptocurrency trades between individuals outside authorized intermediaries. Regulated digital accounts face separate restrictions on transfers to personal noncustodial
Ripple has signed an agreement with Cross River Bank to connect its RLUSD stablecoin to a single banking platform for dollar transfers, cross-border payments, and round-the-clock settlement on the XRP Ledger. Summary Cross River will integrate RLUSD into its Core Operating System through a single API connection. Fintech customers will access stablecoin transfers alongside ACH,
The United States has recorded net Bitcoin inflows for the first time since 2022, with transfers above $10 million bringing in 53,200 BTC during Chainalysis’s 2026 reporting period. Summary Large Bitcoin transfers drove net U.S. inflows, while transfers below $10,000 remained net outbound. The U.S. crypto economy totaled $2.78 trillion, down 2.2% from the previous
Bitcoin production has fallen to 529 BTC at CleanSpark and 167 BTC at BitFuFu in September, while Canaan has maintained output at 44 BTC, according to the companies’ operational updates. Summary CleanSpark’s production fell nearly 11%, while its Bitcoin holdings dropped to 13,530 BTC. BitFuFu reported lower cloud mining output despite an increase in its
Grayscale has partnered with Republic to make three crypto investment products covering decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and data networks available to eligible investors with a $2,500 minimum investment. Summary Three Grayscale products are available through Republic, each requiring a minimum investment of $2,500. U.S. participation is limited to accredited investors whose eligibility must be verified
Starknet price rebounded nearly 25% toward $0.096 on Oct. 15 as voting opened on research into an independent blockchain, although STRK remained about 22% lower for the week. Summary Starknet price recovered from a daily low of $0.0718 but remained below the $0.10 threshold. Starknet opened a seven-day, nonbinding poll on researching an independent, quantum-resistant
Episode Six has launched Verified Backing for bank-issued stablecoins and tokenized deposits, adding real-time checks before tokens are created and before cash is released at redemption. Summary Verified Backing checks recorded backing at issuance and confirms tokens remain outstanding before redemption. Episode Six says the checks run inside its Token Control Ledger on the issuing
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