
Can AI Companies Really Audit Themselves? Experts Raise Doubts
Six top AI firms promised the White House they'd allow outside checks. But a researcher warns the audits may be too weak to matter.

Soldiers Among 7 Charged in Kidnapping of Crypto Exchange Owner
Toronto police charged seven men, including three military members, over the armed abduction of a crypto exchange owner.

Bitcoin Steadies Near $82K as Fed Chair Stays Quiet on Rate Hikes
Bitcoin held above $80K after Fed Chair Warsh avoided hinting at new rate hikes and Korean tech stocks rebounded.

Will the Fed Surprise Markets With an October Rate Hike?
Traders expect the Fed to hold rates steady this month, but new chairman Kevin Warsh could break tradition and push for a surprise hike.

Crypto Business Weekly: Bitcoin Buys, Mining Loans & Stablecoin Rules
A Bitcoin company grows its stash, miners face costly AI loans, and new rules could make stablecoins act like cash.

Bitcoin Falls Below $80K as US Inflation Jumps to 4-Year High
Bitcoin dropped under $80,000 after US producer inflation data came in far hotter than expected, rattling markets.

Bitcoin Drops Below $80,000 as $1 Billion in Crypto Bets Wiped Out
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 for the first time in a month as hot inflation data triggered nearly $1 billion in forced sell-offs.

Rising Prices Signal the Fed May Hike Interest Rates Again
A surprise jump in U.S. producer prices suggests inflation is heating up, raising the odds of more Fed rate hikes before year-end.

Mastercard Links Stablecoins to Everyday Banking and Card Payments
Mastercard's new Global Money Platform lets businesses offer stablecoin payments, cards, and bank transfers without building their own tech.

Bitcoin Dips Below $80,000 as Hot Inflation Data Spooks Traders
Bitcoin briefly fell under $80,000 after new U.S. inflation data came in higher than expected, raising fears of prolonged high interest rates.