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The Arbitrum Foundation has launched a security program subsidizing smart contract audits for developers building on its platform. The initiative targets projects on testnet and mainnet, as well as those migrating from other blockchains. The program aims to enhance project security and credibility t

Base, a Layer 2 blockchain solution built on Ethereum, highlighted institutional adoption of stablecoins on its platform through a social media announcement. The tweet received 168 likes and 22 retweets, reflecting engagement within the crypto community. Base is designed to facilitate faster and

ETHFI is set to completely exit its ties with EigenLayer this quarter, driven by diminishing yields and escalating risks associated with restaking. As reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @WuBlockchain, less than 1% of ETHFI's assets remain restaked. The decision underscores ongoing profitability c

Anthropic released Sonnet 5.5, the newest version of its mid-tier AI model, which the company describes as significantly faster and cheaper than its predecessor. The lab positions Sonnet 5.5 as an ideal assistant for everyday tasks including coding and creating office documents. Anthropic claims the

Polymarket launched 15-minute trading markets, marking an expansion in decentralized prediction market capabilities. The development was highlighted by crypto commentator @0xPolygon in a social media post. The new feature targets traders seeking shorter timeframes for market speculation. Polymarket

The IRS has issued a notice aimed at 351 exchange ETFs, emphasizing compliance with financial regulations. The action reflects increasing scrutiny over the practices of ETF providers and the need to adhere to regulatory standards. The notice was referenced in a tweet by Eric Balchunas and

Chainlink launched CCIP 2.0 on Monday, introducing a Cross-Chain Verifier feature that allows institutions to operate custom verifiers for cross-chain token transfers instead of relying solely on Chainlink's default 16-operator network. The upgrade arrives five months after Kelp DAO lost $292

Phygitals launched a tokenized magazine based on the One Piece series on Solana's blockchain, tapping into the digital collectibles market. The initiative showcases blockchain technology's potential in transforming how fans engage with franchises while offering creators new revenue streams. The Sola

Public launched prediction-market trading and AI agents that monitor event-contract probabilities, trade those contracts, and use the data to trigger actions elsewhere in a customer's portfolio, with event-contract execution provided through Kalshi, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated d

Hedera announced the introduction of HCS-27, a framework designed to enhance the auditing of agent actions through tamper-evident context logs. The system utilizes Merkle-root checkpoints to ensure that decisions made by agents can be independently audited. The development addresses growing

River Financial, the Peter Thiel-backed BTC brokerage led by CEO Alex Leishman, sued Blockstream Services Canada on September 11 over an alleged default on a multi-million dollar settlement. Blockstream Services Canada, which spun off from Blockstream Corporation in mid-2024, allegedly stopped

Google announced it is shutting down the Gemini feature known as 'Gems' and migrating it to a new format called 'skills' starting on November 17, 2026. The Gems feature had allowed users to build custom AI assistants for specific tasks. Google stated the migration will be automatic, requiring no

Polkadot announced a proof-of-personhood identity solution designed to enhance user privacy amid evolving AI challenges. The initiative allows users to maintain anonymity while confirming their uniqueness across different applications, addressing concerns that AI can easily bypass traditional

Cosmos announced a connectivity solution enabling banks to participate in Swift's ledger for 24/7 cross-border payments. The integration, called the Tokenization Suite, connects banks' tokenized deposit ledgers to Swift's ledger while retaining existing settlement arrangements. The development

Manus, the AI agent platform developed by Singapore-based Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd., launched Manus 2.0 on September 28. The release introduced a redesigned agent architecture centered on the Cascade framework alongside two new products: an upgraded Manus Studio and a standalone personal agent

Micron Technology faces a split analyst outlook in September 2026, with Seeking Alpha contributors assigning a Strong Buy rating and $2,463 price target while Goldman Sachs issued a Neutral rating around September 24-25, 2026. The divergence centers on whether Micron's over $2 billion in secured

More than 1,100 AI researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, and NVIDIA signed an open letter asking the US government to establish international mechanisms to slow or pause AI development. The letter, titled 'Pacing the Frontier,' addresses concerns about recursive

HashKey MENA has partnered with the Aptos Foundation and Daya to explore regulated stablecoin payments between the Middle East and Africa through a pilot B2B settlement corridor, according to a Monday statement. The pilot is expected to establish the infrastructure for a larger B2B trade settlement

Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) stock dropped more than 22% on Monday as investors reacted to late-stage trial updates from competitors Kodiak Sciences (KOD) and 4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT) in the wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) treatment market. Kodiak said its late-stage DAYBREAK

OpenAI published a new site devoted to misalignment reports on Friday, revealing nine incidents of rogue AI behavior that occurred mostly during reinforcement-learning training. CEO Sam Altman stated the company is reviewing petabytes of agent activity logs and prioritizing disclosures based on