Government announces plans to invest billions, but questions linger over how its proposals on chips, social media and more will work
Ownership of the commanding heights of the AI economy is a political talking point around the world, as countries seek to assert some control of a technology dominated by the US and China.
London Tech Week, the showcase event for the UK tech industry, focused heavily on that theme this week. A government keen to show it has a growth story, and an assertive narrative on AI, made a number of announcements related to companies, skills and infrastructure. Some represented new commitments and ideas; others appeared to be putting a polish on already announced measures.
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Anthropic isn't hiding its frustration. "We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people," the company wrote in a blog post.
Coinbase is teasing the next phase of its Everything Exchange vision built around one account for crypto, stocks, ETFs, cash, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and rewards. The plan targets instant settlement and 24/7 access, with nearly 10,000 stocks and ETFs included in its expanding product roadmap. Coinbase Details Expanding Everything Exchange Vision Crypto exchange Coinbase […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has taken New Mexico to federal court over efforts to regulate prediction markets. The lawsuit targets state officials after New Mexico moved against Kalshi over alleged unlicensed sports betting activity. The dispute adds another chapter…
Banning lawmakers from prediction markets could enhance trust in legislative integrity and reduce conflicts of interest in policymaking.
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Polymarket's sponsorship of Aurora at IEM Cologne 2026 highlights the growing intersection of crypto markets and esports, raising regulatory questions.
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Polymarket's surge in World Cup trading highlights the growing intersection of prediction markets and traditional sports betting, raising regulatory stakes.
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Macquarie expects the 2026 World Cup to draw more than $50 billion in global wagers, the biggest betting event ever – a major milestone made even more important by this being the first football event of its kind to play out with regulated U.S. prediction markets and crypto sportsbooks fighting for their share of the […]
