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Bitcoin ETFs pull in $244M, 3-day inflow streak tops $626M

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/futures-bitcoin-options-top-2.jpg" alt="Bitcoin ETFs pull in $244M, 3-day inflow streak tops $626M" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>US-listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted $244.4 million on Wednesday, marking three consecutive inflow days for a combined $626 million.</p>

EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-token-act-mica-preemption-of-inconsistent-laws.jpg" alt="EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Criminals are reportedly using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers searching for licensed crypto providers.</p>

Fed’s Cook says she’d support rate hike if disinflation stalls

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/fed-money-dollars.jpg" alt="Fed’s Cook says she’d support rate hike if disinflation stalls" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she is “prepared to act” if inflation remains too high above the Fed’s target rate. </p>

ElizaOS token sinks 19% to record low after founder declares it ‘dead’

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-solana-network-constantly-having-trouble-and-going-offline-sol-price.png" alt="ElizaOS token sinks 19% to record low after founder declares it ‘dead’" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters said the project transferred its remaining treasury to settle a tokenholder lawsuit and will continue building Eliza without an associated cryptocurrency.</p>

Meta latest AI firm to see model go rogue during testing

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/ai.jpg" alt="Meta latest AI firm to see model go rogue during testing" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The incident reportedly stemmed from a misconfigured testing environment, adding Meta to a growing list of AI firms whose models have escaped evaluation sandboxes. </p>

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/jack-dorsey3-1.jpg" alt="Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Cash App and Square drove better-than-expected results, while the company said it expanded its use of AI across software engineering.</p>

Mysten Labs tech chief joins Anthropic to work on AI security

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bank-building-hall-entrance-door2-1.jpg" alt="Mysten Labs tech chief joins Anthropic to work on AI security" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Mysten Labs’ co-founder Sam Blackshear said he is joining Anthropic as AI shifts the balance between attackers and defenders.</p>

‘I don’t wish to be cold-hearted’: My elderly relative can no longer care for himself. Am I wrong to leave his care to the state?

“He has never been particularly generous or nurturing.”

Bitcoin Red Team reports 5K findings in sweeping security audit

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bug-error-hack-red-mistake-malwire.jpg" alt="Bitcoin Red Team reports 5K findings in sweeping security audit " class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>“There’s a lot of chaos right now in the ecosystem. We absolutely understand that many people are being bombarded with security issues right now,” said Bitcoin developer Calle. </p>

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/jack-dorsey3.jpg" alt="Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Cash App and Square drove better-than-expected results, while the company said it expanded its use of AI across software engineering.</p>

Sandisk’s stock falls as the company’s forecast doesn’t live up to high expectations

The midpoint of the company’s revenue forecast was below what analysts had been modeling.

Block slashed 40% of its workforce for AI — and its earnings suggest that’s paying off

“We can ship higher-quality products much, much more quickly,” an executive said in the wake of the company’s better-than-expected earnings report

Figma’s stock falls as the company’s AI push requires steep investments

While Figma’s consumption-based AI monetization strategy is showing promise, the company’s margins are taking a hit.

Why AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares are down after SpaceX’s earnings

SpaceX thinks it will be able to build wireless capabilities without massive network investments.

Missouri voters just rejected a bid to ditch income tax, while other tax votes loom in Florida and California this fall

Missouri voters rejected a bid to ditch the state’s income tax Tuesday, while big votes loom in Florida and California this fall.

Senator Warren questions US AI chip policy after Trump crypto investment: Report

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-us-chip-maker-crypto-company.png" alt="Senator Warren questions US AI chip policy after Trump crypto investment: Report" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The lawmaker reportedly sent a letter to the Commerce Secretary demanding answers about the administration’s treatment of the UAE following investments in the Trump family’s crypto company.</p>

Aggressive options trading helped drive the S&P 500’s latest rally. What that means for investors.

The S&P 500 has enjoyed an epic rally over the past five days — but the advance may be more mechanical and driven by options positioning, rather than by an improvement in investors’ fundamental outlook.

Senator Lummis still pushing for CLARITY vote before August recess

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-evolution-of-crypto-regulations-in-2024-what-it-means-for-2025.png" alt="Senator Lummis still pushing for CLARITY vote before August recess" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>US lawmakers have only a few days to hold a vote on a crypto market structure bill before a recess begins that could push consideration into the 2026 election season or beyond.</p>

Marex invests in Digital Prime to expand institutional crypto lending

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-japan-ada-lending-copy.png" alt="Marex invests in Digital Prime to expand institutional crypto lending" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The undisclosed investment will support the development of Tokenet, a digital asset lending platform, as institutional demand for crypto infrastructure continues to grow.</p>

SolarEdge’s stock is shedding a quarter of its value as sales woes trump AI progress

The company faces challenges in Europe, which led to a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast.