NYC Hotel Prices Surge as One Back-of-House Role Heads Past $100,000 a Year
In recent developments, $61 an hour by 2034 is where union housekeeper pay is headed under a strike-averting deal that lifts wages 50% over eight years, putting full-time earnings at…
Morpho Raises $175M at $2B Valuation as Paradigm and A16z Back DeFi Push
In recent developments, morpho has raised $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, A16z Crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The DeFi lending protocol is now valued at about $2…
‘Maximal’ ban on insider trading would hurt prediction markets, says researcher
In recent developments, “The same insider trade that improves the accuracy of the price today can reduce the participation that makes the price informative tomorrow,” said Balbinder Singh Gill. Looking…
Hyperliquid, Paradigm urge revision of GENIUS money laundering rule
In recent developments, the Hyperliquid Policy Center and Paradigm say the Treasury’s money laundering rules for the GENIUS Act are too onerous for stablecoin issuers. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Chainalysis, South Korean police link up to fight crypto crime
In recent developments, south Korea’s national police has been battling crypto-enabled crimes from DPRK-state level threats to scams targeting retail investors. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Kraken Named Official Crypto Exchange of FIFA World Cup 2026
In recent developments, crypto exchange Kraken is teaming up with FIFA to sponsor the World Cup, with plans for “fan-focused” experiences in the U.S. and Europe. Looking closer, market participants…
Anthropic Rolls Out Claude Mythos 5 AI Model—Along With the Safer Fable 5 f…
In recent developments, anthropic has released a full version of its cybersecurity-centric Claude Mythos model—along with a safer version for the general public. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
Wintermute Warns Bitcoin Bottom Is Unclear With ETF Outflows Near $3B
In recent developments, wintermute said bitcoin’s latest decline was driven mainly by U.S. institutional selling and ETF outflows, not Strategy’s small BTC sale. The firm warned that capital inflows have…
Crypto users wary as Anthropic releases Claude Mythos with safeguards
In recent developments, venture capitalist Simon Dedic said Anthropic’s latest AI models drop the cost and skill needed to find crypto exploits to “basically zero.” Looking closer, market participants highlight…
AI Malware Worm Adapts to New Targets in Real Time, Cybersecurity Experts Say
In recent developments, researchers demonstrated an AI-powered worm that adapts to targets, generates attack strategies, and spreads across networks without cloud services. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
