Disney has offered jobs to at least 60 Character.AI employees and bid $20 million for selected assets after the chatbot startup filed for bankruptcy. The deal includes hiring former CEO Karandeep Anand as Disney’s first chief technology officer, as the company seeks to expand its AI capabilities.
WeatherlyA task-scam operator lost more than 60 Bitcoin worth about $4.8 million after criminals drained three Ledger hardware wallets containing malicious implants that stole recovery phrases. The theft is part of a wider supply chain attack linked to CryptoBilis, with estimated losses reaching $102 million across six blockchains.
AnaisWorld has launched its Human Badge on Zoom to verify meeting participants using biometric checks and live video. The company is also targeting financial firms with tools to combat AI deepfake fraud.
WeatherlyQubic halted its blockchain after a wallet security flaw allowed hackers to steal 2.94 trillion QU tokens worth about $1.4 million from more than 1,400 accounts. Around 87.1% of the stolen funds remain frozen on the network, while MEXC froze the rest, as developers fix the flaw and prepare a recovery plan.
AnaisSouth Korean officials will meet crypto exchanges on 20 October to discuss delaying the 22% crypto income tax scheduled for January 2027. A new bill could push taxation to 2029, but no delay has been approved.
WeatherlyOpenAI is accelerating talks to raise about $30 billion at a valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion, aiming to secure investor commitments before rival Anthropic’s expected IPO in mid-November. The move comes as both AI companies compete for funding amid growing investor concerns over high valuations, infrastructure costs and market volatility.
AnaisMastercard launched Stablecoin Security on 19 October 2026 to help banks detect fraud, scams and sanctions risks before stablecoin payments move on-chain. The service launched with Borderless.xyz and Keyrails, with global availability expected in 2027, as Mastercard expands its stablecoin payment and security services.
AnaisA Chinese-developed AI tool called Artex was used in cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies across sectors including finance, retail and logistics, with eight companies reporting data breaches in September and October. Japanese authorities are investigating the attacks as concerns grow over AI making cybercrime easier and increasing the risk of personal data leaks.
WeatherlyBitMine bought 12,535 ETH, raising its total holdings to 6.04 million ETH, or 4.9% of Ethereum’s supply, while its total treasury value fell from $16.2 billion to $15.1 billion in a week. Chairman Tom Lee blamed the crypto sell-off on AI concerns, geopolitical tensions and rising bond yields, but said BitMine still sees buying opportunities as it approaches its 5% Ethereum ownership target.
AnaisMrBeast-linked Beast Holdings received notices of allowance for two trademarks, MRBEAST FINANCIAL and BEAST FINANCIAL, covering crypto exchanges, payments, banking and other financial services. Both applications remain pending, with the company required to prove commercial use by 6 April 2027, while its plans follow BitMine’s $200 million investment in Beast Industries in January 2026.
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