Month: December 2025
The ChatGPT app store is here
On Wednesday evening, OpenAI launched an App Directory to browse all the tools currently available and opened its SDK for developers to build new interactive experiences that operate within the bot’s UI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said last month that “We are planning to build the obvious features that you would expect for a robust … Read more
Crypto ETPs could see a flood of liquidations by 2027: Analyst
Many of the crypto ETP applications awaiting SEC approval will launch in 2026, but a lot of those won’t survive beyond 2027, says Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart.
Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over
In July, Sony sued Tencent to prevent the release of Light of Motiram, a game Sony alleged was a “slavish clone” of its popular Horizon series. But the legal battle is already over; the two companies have reached a “confidential settlement” and the case has been dismissed with prejudice, according to a court document filed … Read more
Bitcoin’s volatility below Nvidia in 2025 as investor base grew: Bitwise
Bitwise predicted Bitcoin’s volatility will stay below Nvidia’s in 2026, citing institutional adoption and ETFs as drivers of the asset’s maturation.
US Fed pulls guidance blocking its banks from engaging with crypto
The Federal Reserve says it has withdrawn its old guidance around crypto as it was outdated, and its understanding has evolved.
Robo-advisers, custom stablecoins: 8 things Coinbase is cooking up
Coinbase shared a slate of new offerings at its System Update conference, including prediction markets, robo-advisers and custom stablecoins.
Bitcoin drifts lower as $81.3k emerges as the market’s key fault line: Asia Morning Briefing
With large caps still tracking bitcoin and high-beta assets already weakened, Glassnode’s True Market Mean has become the line investors are watching most closely.
Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention — now the FTC has questions
In an economy where everyone’s feeling squeezed, AI-driven price testing of kitchen essentials was bound to attract attention.
World Liberty proposes using 5% of treasury to boost its stablecoin
The Trump-linked firm is considering using $120 million from its treasury to boost USD1 stablecoin adoption and challenge larger rivals.
Ethereum could get faster in January with gas limit rise to 80M
Ethereum could see another rise in transaction speed in January, with developers considering raising the gas limit to 80 million after the next blob parameter-only hard fork.
LG and Dolby partner to release the first FlexConnect soundbar
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology debuted this year with the TCL Z100 speakers, and now we’re getting our first FlexConnect soundbar thanks to LG. The new H7 soundbar – which runs on the same Alpha 11 Gen 3 chip as LG’s OLEDs and new Micro RGB LED – is a part of the LG Sound Suite, … Read more
Adobe hit with proposed class-action, accused of misusing authors’ work in AI training
The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of copyright-related legal complaints aimed at the AI industry.
Snapchat’s new Quick Cut stitches a video together for you
Snap just launched a new Quick Cut video editing tool right inside Snapchat that “helps Snapchatters turn their favorite Memories into beat-synced, ready-to-share videos in seconds.” With Quick Cut, you can select multiple photos or clips and then “instantly preview a rendered video,” and the feature is accessible from multiple places in the app, including … Read more
Billionaire Jared Isaacman confirmed as new head of NASA
The Senate confirmed Jared Isaacman’s appointment as the head of NASA on Wednesday, a decision that comes just months after President Donald Trump pulled his nomination before picking him yet again in November, as reported earlier by CNBC. Isaacman, the founder and CEO of a payments platform called Shift4, has flown to space twice through … Read more
Coinbase Unveils Prediction Markets, Stock Trading and Solana DeFi Integration
Coinbase signaled its platform is expanding beyond digital assets, with U.S. customers gaining access to traditional stock trading.
CFTC’s acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands
The leader of the derivatives regulator is planning to join the crypto industry as the CFTC and other federal regulators work on policies to benefit the sector.
Coinbase adds stock trading, prediction markets in ‘everything app’ push
Coinbase is racing toward its goal of creating an “everything app” with its platform adding a slew of new offerings, including stock trading and prediction markets.
Architecting the Future of Financial Planning: Karan Shah’s Pioneering Cutting-Edge SAP EPM Systems
Karan Shah transforms global financial planning with innovative Enterprise Performance Management solutions. By modernizing legacy systems, automating complex calculations, and leveraging SAP technologies, he dramatically improves speed, accuracy, and scalability, enabling better decision-making, global operational efficiency, and long-term strategic value for enterprises.
Brendan Carr doesn’t regret his threats to broadcasters
A defiant Brendan Carr testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday in his first public appearance before lawmakers since threatening broadcasters who aired comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Over the course of nearly three hours, the Federal Communications Commission chairman ping-ponged between heated exchanges with Democrats and largely muted questions from Republicans. But at least … Read more