Binance announces it has replaced 90% of stolen funds

Following a $6.3 billion cryptoasset theft, Binance’s chief says 90% of the funds have been replaced. According to The Verge, withdrawals remain suspended, and less liquid assets complicate efforts to cover the balance.

Nov 1 · 1 min↗

Reddit attributes part of its decline in Google traffic to AI answers

Reddit reports a decline in visits from search and points to changes at Google. Steve Huffman criticizes AI Mode and AI Overviews, while the platform seeks to encourage direct use. The causal link remains management's assessment.

Oct 30 · 1 min↗

Guidewire announces acquisition of Hyperexponential for insurance

Guidewire announces the acquisition of Hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash, TechCrunch reports. The transaction aims to integrate AI agents into underwriting and pricing decisions. An additional amount is conditional on meeting revenue targets.

Oct 28 · 1 min↗

Anthropic: Amazon’s financial interests extend beyond its equity stake

According to TechCrunch’s analysis of Anthropic’s IPO filing, Amazon combines convertible notes, shares and commercial cloud commitments. These positions could bring substantial gains, whose future value remains distinct from the amounts recorded in its accounts.

Oct 28 · 2 min↗

X displays a hand to encourage users to promote posts

TechCrunch reports the appearance of a hand pointing toward the promotion button while users compose posts on X. Several users have complained, but the scope of the rollout and any possible link to the new head of product remain unknown.

Oct 27 · 1 min↗

Microsoft announces a voluntary exit offer for selected teams

Microsoft is offering a voluntary departure program to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. The offer includes financial support and career transition resources, with participation varying by organization.

Oct 27 · 2 min↗

Anthropic outlines energy risks facing its data centers

According to The Verge, Anthropic’s securities filing describes a reliance on gas for some planned data centers. The company identifies risks involving prices, infrastructure and climate that could affect its costs and projects.

Oct 27 · 1 min↗

Anthropic bets on combined use of Claude products to grow its enterprise accounts

According to TechCrunch, Anthropic's IPO filing describes growing adoption of its platform and applications by the same customers. These self-reported data shed light on its commercial strategy, without on their own demonstrating lasting enterprise dependence.

Oct 26 · 2 min↗

Apollo economist questions AI’s financial returns

Torsten Slok says he sees no gains in margins or revenue per employee across a group of S&P companies. TechCrunch reports this interpretation, while the available excerpt details neither the observation period nor the method for attributing effects to AI.

Oct 25 · 1 min↗