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In brief OpenAI unveiled GPT‑5 today during a livestream event, following weeks of speculation. The company released two open-weight models earlier this week. After weeks of speculation, OpenAI unveiled the next generation of its flagship AI model, GPT‑5. The new model, which creates a simpler interface to the world’s most popular AI platform, arrives amid…
In brief CTM360 identified a “ClickTok” campaign using over 10,000 fake domains that mimic TikTok Shop to steal user credentials and distribute malware through phishing pages and trojanized apps. Scammers deploy fake Meta ads and AI-generated TikTok videos mimicking influencers to direct victims to fraudulent storefronts offering heavily discounted products paid for with cryptocurrency. The…
In brief 17-year-old Nathan Smith made ChatGPT help him pick micro stocks and documented his open-source AI experiment on Substack and GitHub. Wall Street firms are quietly rolling out their own AI copilots, but experts warn: bots are fast, but not always wise. Generally speaking, AI agents and chatbots are better at fundamental analysis than…
In brief Academic research points to a number of factors influencing Bitcoin’s value. They encompass programmed scarcity, network effects, and cost of production. Studies have also found that sentiment and belief play an outsized role in determining the value of Bitcoin. Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the…
In brief Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer raised MSTR’s price target to $705, based on a projection that Bitcoin will reach $225,000 by end of 2026. Strategy reported $10 billion in Q2 net income from unrealized Bitcoin gains on its $71 billion holdings, with the CEO targeting treasury growth to exceed Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. The…
In brief Bengaluru police say hackers used a fake freelance job to trick a CoinDCX employee into installing malware on his office laptop, which was later exploited to steal $44 million (₹379 crore) from the exchange’s liquidity wallet. The employee, now in custody, claimed he was unaware of the breach; police say tracing the funds…
In brief Microsoft’s Copilot Mode enhances its Edge browser with AI-driven features like image analysis, video summaries, and more. Testing showed Copilot still requires precise prompts for accurate results and relies on captions for video analysis. It’s the next step in the race toward AI browsers that will fundamentally change how we use the web.…
In brief Vincent Mazzotta pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction in a $13 million crypto Ponzi scheme The scheme involved the use of fake AI trading bots and a fictitious agency called the “Federal Crypto Reserve. Victims were duped twice, first through bogus crypto investments, then again by being charged fees for fake investigations…
In brief Tron Inc. plans to raise up to $1 billion to fund ongoing TRX accumulation. The company disclosed its toy business no longer generates positive cash flow. Its strategy is an attempt at “aggressive liquidity engineering,” an analyst told Decrypt. Tron Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company formerly focused on theme park merchandise, has registered up…
In brief A game released on Steam Early Access contained malicious software that could have compromised victims’ data, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Prodaft. Steam appears to have pulled the game from its pre-release Early Access platform. This isn’t the first time that games launched via the popular Steam platform have contained malware.…
