Crypto
Bitcoin Dumps Below $77K as US-Iran Strikes Resume: Who Else Might Be Behind the Drop?
After jumping past $79,000 on Sunday evening, bitcoin entered the new business week on the wrong foot, slipping below $77,000 in an…
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Tech & AI
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put…
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Bitcoin
Sberbank Sees Russian Legal Crypto Trading Hitting $46B in Year One
According to Sberbank Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board Anatoly Popov, most crypto trading volume will continue to be routed outside the…
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Crypto
Ripple gives $300K to Nepal and Tibet flood relief
Ripple is donating $300,000 to World Central Kitchen and Mercy Corps for emergency food, water and sanitation work in Nepal and Tibet.
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Tech & AI
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 31, 2026
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the…
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Bitcoin
Interactive Map Showing Exactly Where 67 Million US Crypto Holders Live
An interactive map estimates how 67 million American crypto holders are distributed across every state and congressional district. Separate data show the…
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Tech & AI
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
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Bitcoin
Why a Famous Burger Chain Now Calls Itself a ‘Bitcoin Company’
Steak ‘n Shake says bitcoin payments have strengthened sales, reduced costs, and supported investment in food quality. Its strategy now extends beyond…
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Crypto
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says recent yen moves are contained, not disorderly
Yen stability is crucial for maintaining Asian economic balance and preventing disruptions in US Treasury markets due to foreign asset sales. The…
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Tech & AI
Hookup apps without AI features
The AI revolution is here, and it's already changing the world. AI has shaken up the labor market, supercharged stocks and shares,…
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