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Figure AI raised new funding, valuing it at $39B, and says it plans to ship 100,000 humanoid robots in the next four years.

NBA star Kevin Durant regained access to his Coinbase account after nearly 10 years and is back in control of his Bitcoin holdings, the exchange’s CEO said.

California’s senate approved SB 53, an AI safety bill for companies making over $500M a year. It would require safety reports, incident reporting to the state, and a way for employees to raise concerns. The bill now goes to Gov. Newsom.

Bitcoin's next software update, expected in October, would remove a cap on extra data in transactions, prompting debate over spam risks. Michael Saylor calls it a small but serious change and urges caution.

ESET says two Russian state-linked hacker groups, Turla and Gamaredon, worked together in attacks in Ukraine. Researchers saw Turla use Gamaredon’s tools to restart and install its Kazuar malware, the first technical link between the groups.

Bitcoin hit a new record for how hard it is to mine, while the network's total computing power stays at record levels. A fresh high for the network's strength.

Researchers report a loophole called ShadowLeak that uses ChatGPT to let attackers steal company emails through OpenAI’s servers, leaving no trace on corporate networks.

Michigan advances a bill to let the state invest up to 10% of two rainy-day funds in Bitcoin. Lawmakers are debating whether to limit holdings to Bitcoin or allow other digital assets.

Researchers report the first documented case of ChatGPT being tricked into solving CAPTCHAs, including some image ones, by moving fake instructions into another chat. Raises doubts about CAPTCHA as a bot defense.

Poland launches its first Bitcoin ETF on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The fund tracks CME Bitcoin futures and was approved by the KNF on June 17, 2025. It includes a built-in currency hedge and has a market maker to support trading liquidity.

Trump and ByteDance say a TikTok deal has China’s approval, keeping the app in the U.S. WSJ reports U.S. investors would own 80% of a new TikTok U.S. company, with one board seat for the U.S. government. No official details yet.

UK spy agency MI6 launched a dark web site called Silent Courier to let people send tips anonymously. It includes simple guidance on staying private. This is the first time MI6 has offered a dedicated dark web contact platform.

The SEC approved new rules that make it easier to list Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on U.S. exchanges, opening the door to more Bitcoin funds. Analysts say this by itself may not boost BTC unless investor interest grows.

Google is adding built-in AI to Chrome, now rolling out to Mac and Windows users in the US. The browser can read pages, use Google apps, and do tasks by itself inside Chrome.

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped after the Bank of Japan said it will slowly sell its stock funds, about $2.2B a year. The plan shook markets, with stocks down and yields up, adding pressure to BTC.

OpenAI and Google DeepMind say their latest AIs solved problems from this year’s global college coding contest finals at a level that would have ranked at the top. They didn’t officially compete; results come from internal test runs.

Bitcoin rose after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%. Most coins are now in profit, according to Glassnode. A large batch of bitcoin contracts expires Sept 26, which could add swings.

SonicWall says hackers broke into its MySonicWall cloud portal and accessed firewall backup files, possibly affecting up to 25,000 organizations. The company urged password resets. No leaks seen so far; law enforcement and outside experts are involved.

U.S. company Proto is moving into Bitcoin mining chips, challenging China’s lead. This could shift where mining gear is made and lower power use.

Microsoft plans an AI data center in Wisconsin claimed to be 10x faster than today’s top supercomputers, using Nvidia chips. First site opens early 2026 and will use recycled water cooling and clean energy.

Kevin Durant regained access to his old Coinbase account holding bitcoin he bought in 2016. Coinbase confirmed the reset. That early purchase, made when Bitcoin was about $600, is now worth roughly 195x more.

Meta is opening its smart glasses to outside developers. New tools will let developers build AI apps for Ray‑Ban and Oakley glasses. Early partners include Twitch and Disney. Limited preview now, wider access in 2026.

Do you think gold gains value if we mix in printed JPEGs? Of course not—it makes it impure. The same applies to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin buying jumped ahead of the Fed decision: CryptoQuant reports long-term holders added 29,685 BTC in a day, the second-largest daily inflow of 2025, lifting holdings in these wallets to about 2.84 million BTC.

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25% to 4%-4.25%, its first cut of 2025. With lower yields, part of about $7T in money-market cash could move back into stocks and crypto, a setup seen as supportive for Bitcoin.

Google shipped an emergency fix for a new Chrome security hole already used in attacks. It’s the sixth Chrome flaw this year that attackers exploited before a patch. Updates for Windows, Mac, and Linux are rolling out.

Meta launched Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with a built-in screen plus a wristband you control with small hand moves. They can show messages, calls, directions, and live translations. $799 in the US from Sept 30.

Amazon launched an AI helper for sellers. The upgraded Seller Assistant can watch accounts, flag problems, suggest prices and shipments, check product rules in each country, and take actions with permission—working in the background all day, every day.

Apple Watch Series 11 adds a high blood pressure detection feature cleared by the FDA. It uses 30 days of heart data to alert users to possible high blood pressure.

SEC and Gemini say they have a tentative deal to end the lawsuit over Gemini Earn, a program that lent customer bitcoin for interest. They asked the court to pause deadlines and aim to finish the deal by Dec 15.

Google confirmed cybercriminals created a fraudulent account in its portal for law enforcement data requests. It was disabled and no data was accessed. The case raises concerns about the system's approval process.

El Salvador is being urged to clarify its Bitcoin buying. A new article highlights uncertainty over how much BTC the country has purchased and when.

SEC filing: Strategy bought 525 BTC for $60.2M between Sep 8–14, taking its holdings to 638,985 BTC. It remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

Data show faith and culture, more than money lessons, guide Bitcoin use. In Muslim countries, adoption rises when religious leaders approve; in Catholic regions, it’s for money sent home and inflation; in India bitcoin is seen as digital gold.

World’s first surgeries using Mendaera’s Focalist handheld robot were completed at Mayo Clinic Arizona, enabling precise needle placement for kidney stone treatment. A limited US launch is underway, with more specialties planned in 2026.

UFC partner Fightfi expanded its deal to build new digital fan products. The update did not reference Bitcoin.

For the third day, market activity has shifted away from Bitcoin as traders focus on other cryptocurrencies.

California Senate gave final approval to SB 53, an AI safety bill requiring big AI firms to disclose safety practices, adding whistleblower protections and a state-run computing cloud. It now goes to Gov. Newsom to sign or veto.

CryptoQuant says Bitcoin price swings are at multi-year lows. Companies that hold BTC are buying far less—monthly purchases down 97% since Nov 2024—so their share prices are losing the usual bump over the Bitcoin they hold.

Scientists just watched, for the first time, how Parkinson’s-related proteins poke holes in cell membranes. This new lab tool could help speed up the search for better treatments.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Bitcoin Hyper says it will speed up Bitcoin by handling BTC transfers, micropayments, smart contracts & staking on its Layer-2 via a bridge — faster & cheaper than mainnet, but still unproven.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Google Quantum AI, together with TUM and Princeton, used a 58-qubit quantum processor to create a new kind of exotic matter. They managed to see particles moving around the edges in a special way and even changing type—exactly as theory predicted for matter that’s out of equilibrium.

Using a 58‑qubit superconducting processor, Google Quantum AI with TUM and Princeton realized the first Floquet topologically ordered state, imaging chiral edge motion and observing particle transmutation predicted for non‑equilibrium matter.

NASA says Perseverance's Sapphire Canyon rock sample shows a potential biosignature: SHERLOC detected organic signals and PIXL mapped mineral patterns consistent with microbial activity. Published in Nature; confirmation awaits sample return.

Microsoft will integrate Anthropic’s AI models into Word, Excel and PowerPoint, per The Information, reducing reliance on OpenAI. The deal brings Claude models to Microsoft 365 for new features as the companies diversify their AI partnerships.

Bitcoin Hyper unveiled a Bitcoin Layer 2 and says its presale has topped $14.8M. It batches transactions with zero-knowledge proofs and settles to Bitcoin Layer 1, aiming to cut fees, speed up BTC payments, and enable more programmable applications.

Jaguar Land Rover says attackers stole some data in the cyber incident that has halted production since Sept 2. JLR is restoring systems with UK NCSC and has notified regulators. A group dubbed Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claims responsibility.

Reddit, Yahoo, Medium and others launched the Really Simple Licensing (RSL) protocol, letting sites set machine-readable terms for AI crawlers, including attribution and per-use payments; an RSL Collective will manage licensing.

Real Simple Licensing (RSL) launches: a protocol from an RSS co-creator that lets publishers set machine-readable AI training terms via robots.txt. Backers include Reddit, Yahoo and Medium; a new RSL Collective will handle licensing and royalties.

El Salvador marked the 4th anniversary of its Bitcoin legal-tender law by buying 21 BTC, continuing daily buys started in Mar 2024. Government holdings now about 6,313 BTC; purchases continue despite restrictions under its IMF financing deal.