OKX announced plans for perpetual futures contracts linked to the valuations of OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic. This move enables speculation on private tech company values through crypto derivatives, following similar offerings from Bitget and Injective.
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Payward, the parent of Kraken, has acquired Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The deal provides a complete CFTC-regulated derivatives stack, enabling direct offering of regulated crypto products in the U.S. and following its earlier NinjaTrader purchase.
APAC nations hold nine of the top 20 spots in the 2026 crypto adoption ranking while Bitget revised its breach figure to about $387.5 million from an initial $351.6 million. Regional banks are also testing 24-hour settlement and blockchain bond issuance.
Meta revealed the Charm device, a Tamagotchi-style keychain gadget running Muse AI, at its Connect event. The product packs real-time voice and avatar features into a portable form that activates via fingerprint sensor.
Meta Connect 2026 has begun, with Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote set for 7PM ET on September 23. The event is expected to highlight AI, smart glasses, and possible privacy-focused hardware amid ongoing camera concerns.
Suppliers including Springshot, International Aero Engines LLC, and IAE International Aero Engines AG have lodged court objections asserting that Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy sale of operational data to Google may improperly transfer their proprietary intellectual property without notice or approval. The dispute highlights risks that bankruptcy proceedings could enable large technology firms to obtain trade secrets for AI work.
