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Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce
In Brief Posted: 9:30 AM PDT · October 18, 2026 Image Credits:Character.AI After chatbot startup Character.AI filed for bankruptcy earlier...
Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
Parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism.Oct 18, 2026,...
Bitcoin ETFs Shed Nearly $1 Billion in Two Weeks as Uptober Stays Red
In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of $228.6 million this week, after losing $681.1 million the week...
Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash
Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cashAnalytics firm Allium said stablecoin...
Most Americans polled oppose betting on elections: Reuters
Most Americans polled by Reuters/Ipsos are opposed to betting on US elections and other government actions.The prediction market industry, led...
Banks Hold a Lever Over Stablecoin Adoption, BIS Economists Say
In brief A new BIS working paper using U.S. data from 2019 to 2025 found that higher bank deposit rates...
Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook
Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlookBitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a...
Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 billion, Hacken says
Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 billion, Hacken saysThe security firm found that...
Crypto exchanges Binance, Coinbase join West Africa scam sweep that flagged $11 million
Private-sector partners flagged $11 million in funds that could be frozen, while officials reported cryptocurrency seizures without disclosing their value.Oct...
Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banks
Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banksImage source, Annie BungerothImage caption, Gleaning Cornwall relies on volunteers to reduce...