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Markets move to price in rate hikes as inflation fears and geopolitics reshape Fed expectations
Middle East tensions have driven divergences across asset markets as oil stays elevated and traditional safe havens falter.
Here's what next as Anthropic's most powerful AI model leaked via unsecured data cache
A draft blog post left in an unsecured data cache revealed a new model tier called Capybara that Anthropic says is more capable than anything it has built, with the company flagging "unprecedented" cybersecurity risks.
Crypto stocks battered as Nasdaq enters correction in $17 trillion market rout
The Friday plunge fits into a pattern since the war in Iran broke out, with gains on Monday turning into losses by the end of the week.
Anthropic’s massive 'Claude Mythos' leak sends software names — and crypto — sharply lower
The model could significantly heighten cybersecurity risks by rapidly finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, potentially accelerating a cyber arms race.
Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.
GameStop turned its $368 million bitcoin stash into an options income play
The video retailer sparked speculations of selling bitcoin after it transferred nearly all its coins to Coinbase Prime in January.
OKX won’t rush IPO as exec warns poor listings hurt crypto industry
OKX aims to deliver consistent shareholder returns, even after a $25 billion valuation tied to its deal with Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.
Bitcoin slips below $69,000 as oil rebounds on fading Middle East peace hopes
Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.
Bitcoin holds ground as gold, silver slide on ETF outflows and liquidity strains: JPMorgan
The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress.
Stablecoin rewards restrictions can slow but not stop Circle's USDC, says Citigroup
USDC adoption hinges on volume, not circulation, the bank said
