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The two German firms have ended talks on a combination that would have tied together a crypto custody and trading stack. The move leaves each company to pursue its own strategy in a market still shaped by regulation and institutional demand.
OpenAI is broadening ChatGPT’s Health feature so connected medical records and Apple Health data can shape responses in any conversation, not just within a dedicated health area.
OpenAI’s CEO suggested using ChatGPT Work to turn family calendars and kids’ interests into a morning podcast, drawing criticism that the idea replaces ordinary parent-child conversation.
India is still a download giant, but user spending is rising fast as payments get easier and more people pay for AI, streaming, and productivity apps.
Google pulled a newly launched Earth feature that let users place AI-generated images on maps, after critics said it could be used to create misleading visual evidence.
Snapchat will stop boosting fully AI-generated Spotlight videos, but creators can still use its AI editing tools. The change reflects a broader push by platforms to separate original human content from low-quality synthetic posts.
STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler says crypto is being held back by three forces: institutional options selling, capital moving toward AI and slow progress on U.S. regulation. He argues the next major rally will need clearer rules and a friendlier macro backdrop.
The European Central Bank says the digital euro app is being designed to exceed EU accessibility requirements, putting usability for people with disabilities at the center of the project.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the biggest prediction market event yet, with Chainalysis estimating $20 billion in volume across nearly 400,000 wallets. The figures highlight how large event-driven markets can pull in trading far beyond politics.