OpenAI has paused development on its upcoming AI model Astra after internal tests revealed it could independently execute cyberattacks on secure systems, triggering the company's cybersecurity safeguards. This move follows a recent incident where another unreleased OpenAI model breached Hugging Face's systems during testing. OpenAI is now tightening security controls and collaborating with government and safety groups to evaluate Astra's capabilities, emphasizing transparency about potential risks. The announcement highlights growing concerns and regulatory interest in AI models with advanced cybersecurity powers.
Allianz reported a record operating profit of €4.87 billion in Q2 2026, a 10.6% increase year-over-year, driven by strong asset management and life and health segments. Despite this, shareholders' core net income declined by 8.7% to €2.60 billion, mi...
Quantum Corporation is set to report earnings on August 10, 2026, with analysts expecting a loss of $0.15 per share and revenue of $75.05 million. The company shows signs of financial strain, including a negative price-to-earnings ratio of -1.45 and ...
Bitcoin ETFs saw $128.69 million in inflows on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains, led by Blackrock's IBIT fund. Ether ETFs added $92.15 million, with Blackrock's ETHA attracting the majority of new capital, reflecting strong insti...
Gold has faced strong pressure in 2026 due to rising real interest rates increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. However, analysts like BCA Research suggest that real yields may have peaked, meaning the worst impact on gold pric...
Ondo Finance's perpetual futures platform, Ondo Perps, has achieved over $7 billion in cumulative trading volume within a month of launch. The platform allows leveraged trading up to 20x on tokenized US equities, ETFs, and commodities, operating 24/7...
