OpenAI’s Jev clone could help the frontier lab stop its swarming agents
OpenAI’s “Decisions API” is a Jev clone that confirms the importance of fast, cheap intelligence.
Month: September 2026
Base completes Cobalt upgrade, adds new tools for tokenized assets
Base’s Cobalt lets traders set transaction conditions while giving issuers tools for compliance checks, stock splits and forced token transfers.
Bloomberg brings onchain stablecoin data to its Terminal
Bloomberg’s Allium-powered dashboard gives Terminal users hourly data on stablecoin supply, issuance, transfers and activity across blockchain networks.
CFTC Sends White House New Rules to Cement Its Grip on Prediction Markets
The two proposals would define event contracts as “swaps” while excluding “casino-style gambling products”—a bid to cement the agency’s exclusive jurisdiction as states sue prediction-market operators over gambling claims.
AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B
The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.
The AI Tamagotchis are coming
Sam Altman onstage at OpenAI’s DevDay 2026. | Image: Hayden Field / The Verge While AI has made plenty of inroads on people’s phones and computers, it’s largely failed in dedicated devices. But over the next year, two major AI companies, Meta and OpenAI, will attempt to change that. And they’re apparently betting on a … Read more
Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.
Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots
Reddit is further limiting who can use the “Old Reddit” experience as part of its efforts to combat scraping and automated traffic. Reddit recently started forcing users to log in to be able to use Old Reddit, but in the “next few months,” the company says that you’ll have to be logged in and have … Read more
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Win Streak to 9 Days, Matching August Rally
Bitcoin ETFs added $66 million Tuesday, matching August’s nine-day run and topping it in dollars. How long will the streak stay alive?
The ugly economics of consumer AI
There’s a reason frontier labs have gotten gunshy about consumer AI — and it’s not because the tech isn’t good enough.
Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver’s smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they’re in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take “several thousand captures in a single driver’s typical shift,” which Amazon plans to upload to its AI … Read more
Brazil’s Petrobras uses Cardano to track sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel
Petrobras developed two Cardano-based applications to track sustainability claims tied to aviation fuel and renewable diesel as part of an ongoing research collaboration.
Crypto industry gave $8 million to Clarity Act lobbyists who didn’t close the deal
In the first half of this year, the sector poured millions into lobbying, with most of it tied to pushing the U.S. market structure bill to a goal it never reached.
Here’s what AI leaders are saying about Trump’s new safety plan
If you think this shot is amusing, check out the panicked look on Zuckerberg’s face when Trump calls on him to speak. | Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images After hosting a meal with Big Tech leaders on Tuesday, President Donald Trump responded to journalist questions about his artificial intelligence announcements in typical fashion. He said his … Read more
This blog could help you poop better
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. “I will explode your butthole with this poopmaxxer pesto,” a calm Gen Z voice announced from my phone’s speakers. “And … Read more
Asus won’t say how it escaped the US router ban
This spring, the United States banned all future foreign-made consumer routers – effectively all future routers – unless their makers could 1) convince the US government that they weren’t a national security threat, and 2) submit “a detailed, time-bound plan to establish or expand manufacturing in the United States.” As of September 9th, Asus now … Read more
Introducing The Information Exchange on Solana, Powered by Decrypt and MYR
Decrypt is the destination, Myriad is the infrastructure and MYR is the token for a connected media ecosystem.
Bitget ‘gradually back to usual’ as protection fund reaches $309M
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said that a protection fund created by the company in 2022 “absorbed the financial impact of the incident“ that resulted in $388 million in user losses.
Meta disputes claim that Muse read a user’s private messages without permission
Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was turned off.
Trump Unveils ‘Morally Binding’ AI Accord Signed by OpenAI, Google and Nvidia
The one-page pact, which Trump called “morally binding,” asks companies to adopt internal controls, independent audits and board oversight—but carries no penalties and drew criticism for its thin detail.
DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food
By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.
Destro AI’s secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page
“One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company.”
10 Niche Podcast Awards Organized by Industry and Genre
This list features podcast-only awards focused on specific industries and subject areas, including sports, health, politics, marketing, comedy, and higher education. Active Awards 1. Sports Podcast Awards An international awards program for sports podcasts, combining an industry jury with a fan vote. Categories: 22 categories including: Best Combat Sports Podcast Best Motorsports Podcast Best Olympic … Read more
MEXC Adds Another 1,000 BTC to Guardian Fund, Strengthening User Protection
Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 30, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced the addition of another 1,000 BTC to its Guardian Fund, marking the second major BTC allocation to the fund this year. The latest addition follows MEXC’s May commitment to expand the Guardian Fund from $100 million to $500 million … Read more
Bitcoin Jumps on Cool PCE Inflation Data as Bond Yields Hit 20-Year Highs
The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge came in cooler than expected, rate-hike odds fell and Bitcoin traders took the hint.
The AI Race Just Got Awkward
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