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OKX is making a push into Australia’s retirement market, despite crypto still being a notably small component.On Sunday, the exchange announced the launch of a platform for self-managed superannuation funds, or SMSFs.These private retirement vehicles allow individuals and small groups to manage their own savings directly, offering an alternative to the industry and retail funds…
In brief Ethereum rose above $4,600 on Friday, driven by institutional accumulation from treasury companies and ETF inflows. CryptoQuant reports a surge in staking activity, including one whale moving $645 million in ETH specifically to stake it. 73% of traders on prediction market Myriad now bet ETH will reach $5,000, up from 61% at the…
In brief Bitcoin’s hash rate surged to 1.12 billion TH/s on September 12, marking a new record high. The surge in hash rate has also adjusted Bitcoin difficulty to an all-time high of 136.04T. Experts suggest this outlook has historically preceded an explosive price surge. After Bitcoin’s recent price surge saw it breach a two-week…
In brief ModStealer spreads through fake recruiter ads using obfuscated code. It targets browser wallets and hides by disguising itself as a background helper. The malware poses a direct threat to crypto users and platforms, Decrypt was told. A new malware strain that can slip past antivirus checks and steal data from crypto wallets on…
In brief Crypto traders bought and sold a handful of Charlie Kirk meme coins after the conservative influencer was assassinated on Wednesday, generating millions. The token creators and top five traders collectively profited more than $2 million, prompting meme coin traders to question whether an ethical line had been crossed. Some believe profiting off death…
In brief Bitcoin hit a two-week high above $114,000 Thursday morning. Its price rise comes after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF saw inflows of $757.1 million Wednesday, an eight-week high. Experts suggest that the August inflation report and the subsequent rate cut decision by the Federal Reserve are key catalysts driving ETF inflows. Bitcoin bounced back…
In brief Oracle’s AI pivot pays off: Shares surged over 30% as the company projected $455 billion in booked future revenue and faster cloud growth. Oracle’s neutral AI stance and ability to run models like ChatGPT inside its database stack drew major enterprise demand. Founder Larry Ellison’s fortune swelled by nearly $100 billion, making him…
In brief New Center Stage camera adds smarter framing, 4K HDR, and dual capture across iPhone 17 models. iOS 26 brings on-device AI tools, including live translation, smart screenshots, and spam filters. Final Cut Camera 2.0 adds ProRes RAW, genlock, and Apple Log 2 to iPhone 17 Pro for pro video work. Apple’s new iPhone…
In brief Hong Kong-based Hashkey Group has announced plans for a fund bridging tradfi and crypto. The DAT fund will target over $500 million in its first phase with a focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum projects. The structure is designed as a perpetual vehicle allowing regular subscriptions and redemptions. HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital…
In brief Two new research papers show how AI agents can be engineered with fixed psychological archetypes or evolve emotional strategies during conversations. Emotion boosts performance: personality priming improves consistency and believability, while adaptive emotions measurably increase negotiation success. Advocates see more natural human–AI interactions, but critics warn of manipulation and blurred accountability as agents…
