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"They want to prosecute border patrol agents that are protecting our nation's borders, and they want to prosecute our elected leaders that are ensuring our national security," he continued. "President Donald Trump will never …

"They want to prosecute border patrol agents that are protecting our nation's borders, and they want to prosecute our elected leaders that are ensuring our national security," he continued. "President Donald Trump will never allow the International Criminal Court to prosecute Americans." "We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling their ability to operate against us, because our message is clear: The United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of this fake ICC," Rubio said. "Both parties agree on this, but only President Trump has the resolve to take the action needed to end this threat once and for all." "Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC—and we expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC and that rely on American service members for their defense, to rein in this rogue court," he added. "If they do not, the United States will continue its campaign to dismantle the ICC piece by piece until Americans are threatened no longer." The United States has never been a party to the Rome Statute, the treaty establishing the Hague-based tribunal to investigate genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Since 2002, a federal law known as the Hague Invasion Act has empowered the president to prevent the ICC from detaining US or allied personnel. Although the court has probed alleged crimes by US citizens, it has never prosecuted anyone from the United States. Trump and Rubio have been particularly hostile toward the ICC and imposed a series of sanctions since the president returned to power last year. They are especially angry about the court's 2024 arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—who welcomed Friday's sanctions announcement—and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, over their ongoing US-backed assault on the Gaza Strip. Israel's war on Gaza has killed over 74,000 Palestinians and has been widely denounced as genocide, including by a United Nations commission that was chaired by South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. In addition to serving on that panel and the ICC, she has been a High Court of South Africa judge, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda president, and UN high commissioner for human rights. She remains an International Court of Justice ad hoc judge. Trump has publicly demanded the prize for years—while threatening to invade various nations, abducting a foreign leader, killing hundreds of people by blowing up dozens of boats on the high seas, and bombing more countries than any other US commander in chief this century, including Iran, where his and Israel's illegal war is ongoing. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who often ridicules the president, even compiled a supercut of his frequent comments about the award on Thursday, in anticipation of Friday's announcement. After Pillay was revealed as the winner, Trump predictably attacked her. However, rather than commenting directly, he shared a post on his Truth Social platform in which US lawyer David I. Schoen claimed that the selection committee "shamed itself beyond repair and demeaned the once great Nobel Peace Prize" by giving it to Pillay, calling her "an unabashed hater of America and Israel" who has "celebrated terrorists and rewarded Hamas." Schoen also suggested that Trump should receive the prize for the Abraham Accords, as well as because "he is making best efforts to end the Russia/Ukraine war, to stop Iran, the number one sponsor of international terrorism, and he is trying to rebuild Gaza despite the terrorists' best efforts to control it." Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday that the US leader "played a historic role in advancing peace in South Asia. His timely intervention helped bring Pakistan and India back from the brink and secure a ceasefire, that is holding till today. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, Pakistan had nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize." Earlier this year, shortly after US troops invaded Venezuela to abduct President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gifted her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Trump. Pillay joked to those applauding her on Friday that "if you clap a little bit more, I may share this prize with Trump." "Navi Pillay has dedicated her career to defending human rights, fighting impunity and strengthening international justice," Alexis Deswaef, president of the International Federation for Human Rights, said Friday. "At a time when those who uphold international law are increasingly under attack, this award is a powerful reminder that justice is essential to peace, and that those who defend it must be protected." While also celebrating Pillay's win, Amnesty International secretary general Agnès Callamard ripped the US war against the ICC on social media: "I am writing this from Nuremberg, where 80 years ago, American judges and lawyers played a crucial role in trying the highest Nazi leaders and commanders, and establishing the foundational principles of international criminal law. 80 years later, what a betrayal. The Trump administration's decision is appalling. But ultimately, it is not about them. It is about us." The United States' "grotesque decision is a test for all European governments which have been tiptoeing, shying away from confronting and responding to the predatory actions from the Trump administration," said the French human rights leader. "They now need to rise to the moment. History demands of Europe that it stands for international justice and its institutions. There is only one possible response: impose immediately blocking orders. The US sanctions cannot and should not be implemented on European territory. This is not a USA moment. This is an 'Us' moment. Let's rise to it. Because humanity must win." Isabelle Hayslip, advocacy associate at the US-based Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), also highlighted that the European Union "has a tool built exactly for when rogue states use sanctions to further political aims: a blocking statute that can shield the court and Europeans from US sanctions." "If states won't act now to protect the court as they have repeatedly vowed to do, then when?" Hayslip asked. "Every day they wait, European banks move closer to abandoning the court out of fear of Washington." The European Commission—the EU's executive arm—said Friday that the bloc "has been a constant supporter" of the court, called the new sanctions "deeply regrettable," and pledged to "work closely with the ICC to ensure it continues to operate effectively." "And we remain committed to working with all 125 states that are parties to the Rome Statute to preserve and respect its independence so that it can continue its vital mission," the commission continued. "As there is a six-month delay before the measures are applicable, there is room for dialogue. The EU stands ready to take any necessary measures to enable the court to carry out its work both in investigating and prosecuting war crimes and crimes against humanity, and to protect the interests of EU operators within the single market." Noting that "ICC prosecutors also have tools when a state intimidates or retaliates to stop court officials from doing their jobs: The Rome Statute makes this a crime," DAWN's Hayslip argued that "they should investigate and prosecute Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and other senior administration officials for obstructing justice." Her organization and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide previously took legal action in US court, suing over Trump's related Executive Order 14203 in July. "In applying tools reserved for the most serious criminals to the world's only permanent international court, the US is claiming the power to jail for 20 years Americans who represent a victim, submit evidence, or handle payroll for the court," Raed Jarrar, DAWN's advocacy director, stressed Friday. "We have taken the Trump administration to court, because such brazen declarations trample the fundamental constitutional rights of millions of Americans. No president has that power." The group's executive director, Omar Shakir, said that "by sanctioning the entire International Criminal Court, the Trump administration has taken a sledgehammer to the most important development in international justice in half a century." Shakir warned that "US sanctions threaten to shut the last viable road to justice for millions of victims of serious crimes, from Gaza and Sudan to Afghanistan and Ukraine—all to shield Israeli officials who have perpetrated a genocide from justice." The ICC itself forcefully condemned the Trump administration's latest "unprecedented" sanctions as "an attempt to obstruct the course of justice" as well as "an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order which strikes at the simple principle that no one stands above the law." ICC President Tomoko Akane vowed that "the court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality, acting only on the basis of the law and the evidence, for the sake of the countless victims of grave crimes."

Anthropic has announced a significant investment of $150 million over the next three years to support AI research and facilitate the availability of its Claude AI models to more than 15 federal agencies. This …

Anthropic has announced a significant investment of $150 million over the next three years to support AI research and facilitate the availability of its Claude AI models to more than 15 federal agencies. This initiative, known as the Genesis Mission, aims to enhance technological discovery and scientific research across multiple U.S. government entities, including NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). This commitment marks a deepening of Anthropic’s partnership with federal bodies, expanding its collaboration beyond the Department of Energy and national laboratories. Advertisement The market appears to interpret Anthropic’s substantial investment as a positive indicator of the company’s growth potential, which could influence its valuation prospects. Currently privately held, Anthropic’s last confirmed valuation stood at $965 billion as of May 2026, following a Series H funding round. Speculation regarding a potential initial public offering (IPO) suggests a valuation nearing $2 trillion, although this remains unconfirmed. Key Takeaways Anthropic’s $150 million commitment to the Genesis Mission suggests increased growth potential and expansion of federal collaborations. Market activity indicates a shift towards a higher valuation for Anthropic, with a 76% YES pricing on reaching a $2 trillion valuation by December 31. The partnership expansion with federal agencies is seen as consistent with scenarios supporting an increase in Anthropic’s market valuation. What to Watch Observers should monitor any announcements from Anthropic regarding further partnerships or funding rounds, as these could provide clearer indications about its valuation trajectory. Developments in the Genesis Mission and the utilization of Claude models across federal agencies could serve as key indicators of Anthropic’s future growth. Additionally, any official confirmation of an IPO or changes in investor interest, particularly from strategic partners like Amazon and Google, might impact market perceptions of Anthropic’s valuation prospects.

The former IP token has finished its 1:1 conversion to DATA, closing out a rebrand from intellectual property licensing to AI training data infrastructure The Story token known as IP is officially retired. Its …

The former IP token has finished its 1:1 conversion to DATA, closing out a rebrand from intellectual property licensing to AI training data infrastructure The Story token known as IP is officially retired. Its migration to the new Data token, ticker DATA, is complete, and trading support for DATA has resumed, according to a post on X. That wraps up a months-long rebrand that started in late June. It also marks the moment the project formally swaps its original pitch, intellectual property on-chain, for a new one built around AI training data. How the swap worked The conversion ran at a straight 1:1 ratio. Every IP token became one DATA token, with no bonus multipliers and no haircuts. Holders did not have to do anything. The swap was automatic. The total supply cap stays at 1 billion tokens. Advertisement Several major exchanges handled the migration, including Coinbase, Bybit, KuCoin, and MEXC. Each platform paused trading during the conversion window, then brought DATA markets online once balances were settled. Coinbase paused IP trading from October 5 to October 7, 2026, with DATA trading slated to resume on October 8, 2026. Other venues processed their own swaps and pauses across mid-2026 before final settlements landed in October. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. From IP licensing to AI data The rebrand was first announced on June 25, 2026. Story Protocol became the DATA Foundation, and the project’s focus moved away from licensing intellectual property toward infrastructure for AI training data. The new direction centers on data processing and registry tools, including Trace, a public on-chain registry and audit platform, and Poseidon, a data processing system. The biggest piece of that pivot is an integration with Kled, a data marketplace. Assets tied to Kled now bring more than 1.5 billion user-contributed records on-chain. The project has raised approximately $134 million, with backers including Andreessen Horowitz. A rough ride for IP holders The original IP token hit a peak of approximately $14.78 before falling nearly 98% to around $0.35. Nothing about a 1:1 swap changes what holders own in economic terms. Someone with 1,000 IP tokens now has 1,000 DATA tokens, at whatever price the market assigns them. What the migration means for holders and the project The immediate practical effect is simple: DATA is tradable again on major exchanges. Liquidity that was frozen during the swap windows can flow back, and price discovery can resume across venues rather than in fragments. The 1 billion supply cap is unchanged, so any future price movement will depend on demand for the token rather than any change in supply from the migration itself.

Yemen’s Houthi movement has reportedly launched two missile strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to claims made by the group. The attacks are part of ongoing hostilities between the Houthis and …

Yemen’s Houthi movement has reportedly launched two missile strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to claims made by the group. The attacks are part of ongoing hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with recent reports highlighting a broader pattern of missile and drone strikes on Saudi infrastructure. Saudi authorities confirmed an attack on October 7, which resulted in casualties and prompted a military response. The Houthis’ continued ability to reach significant Saudi targets underscores the intensifying conflict dynamics in the region. Key Takeaways Markets appear to interpret the recent missile strikes as indicative of escalating Houthi military activity, potentially impacting scenarios involving Aden. Current pricing in prediction markets suggests a decreased likelihood of Houthi forces entering Aden by October 31, 2026, with odds dropping to 6.5%. Market participants seem to view the December 31, 2026, deadline as more probable, with a 24.5% YES outcome, reflecting the potential for future developments in the Houthi campaign. What to Watch Observers should monitor any further military engagements between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, as these could influence prediction market expectations regarding Houthi advances. Key indicators will include additional missile strikes or retaliatory actions by Saudi forces, as well as strategic movements by Houthi units toward Aden. Developments such as a ceasefire or diplomatic negotiations could also shift market dynamics, particularly if they affect Houthi momentum on the southern front.

The newly renamed DATA token opens on Coinbase with a 10-minute auction designed to find a fair starting price before any trades match Coinbase Markets has placed the DATA-USD trading pair into auction mode. …

The newly renamed DATA token opens on Coinbase with a 10-minute auction designed to find a fair starting price before any trades match Coinbase Markets has placed the DATA-USD trading pair into auction mode. For at least 10 minutes, orders can stack up, but none of them can match until an opening price is set. The move follows the token’s migration from Story (IP) to its new DATA ticker. How the DATA-USD auction works Coinbase announced on October 8, 2026, that DATA-USD would enter auction mode. The auction runs for a minimum of 10 minutes. During that window, the order book accepts only limit orders. These are orders that name a specific price a trader is willing to pay or accept. According to the auction rules, those limit orders must carry the “allow taker” flag. That setting means an order is permitted to execute against existing orders on the book once matching switches back on. Nothing executes while the auction is live. Buyers and sellers submit their intentions, and the exchange holds them until the window closes. Throughout the auction, Coinbase displays an indicative opening price. This figure shows roughly where buy and sell interest is meeting as orders arrive. Advertisement Once the auction concludes and an opening price is determined, regular trading begins. Orders then match normally, as they would on any active pair. The Story to DATA migration Story, which previously traded under the IP ticker, has become DATA. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. Coinbase disabled all trading for the old Story (IP) token effective October 5, 2026. That froze the market ahead of the switch. The migration itself was completed by October 7, 2026. Holders received DATA at a 1:1 ratio, meaning one old token converted into one new token. No fees were charged for the conversion. Trading for DATA was set to begin after October 7. The auction on October 8 marks the moment the new ticker actually gets its first price. Why exchanges bother with auctions Coinbase uses auction mode as part of an established framework for new listings and rebranded assets. The stated goal is to manage volatility when trading first switches on. By collecting limit orders over a set period, the exchange gathers a broader picture of supply and demand. The opening price then reflects many participants instead of whoever clicked fastest. This is not a one-off for DATA. Coinbase previously ran the same process for the CT-USD pair for Concrete on September 30, 2026. What this means for traders and token holders For former Story holders, the practical impact is straightforward. Their balances carried over at 1:1 with no fees, and the auction determines where those balances get valued once trading resumes. Because only limit orders are accepted, traders must name their price in advance. Anyone hoping to buy at any price with a market order has to wait until the auction ends. The indicative price is the key number to watch during the window. It updates as orders come in, giving a running sense of where the market may open. Traders should keep in mind that the indicative price is a moving estimate, not a guarantee. It can shift right up until the auction closes and the official opening price is set. There are trade-offs. A minimum 10-minute pause means traders cannot react instantly to news during that window, and some may prefer the immediacy of a continuous market.

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence lab known for its Claude model family, has announced a substantial investment of $518 billion in cloud and computing power over the next decade. This commitment includes non-cancelable obligations to …

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence lab known for its Claude model family, has announced a substantial investment of $518 billion in cloud and computing power over the next decade. This commitment includes non-cancelable obligations to major tech companies such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. This comes after Anthropic reported a significant financial loss in 2025 and recently completed a $65 billion Series H funding round, achieving a valuation of $965 billion. The investment underscores the importance of access to extensive computing resources as Anthropic seeks to maintain its competitive edge in the AI sector. Key Takeaways Anthropic’s $518 billion investment appears to suggest confidence in scaling its AI capabilities, consistent with efforts to enhance its competitive position in the market. Market activity indicates that participants perceive this move as potentially supportive of Anthropic achieving a $600 billion valuation by year-end, with a 26.5% YES probability. The strategic partnerships with Google, Amazon, and Microsoft may indicate deeper collaboration potential, impacting Anthropic’s valuation trajectory. What to Watch Watch for any further announcements from Anthropic regarding additional funding rounds or strategic partnerships that could influence its valuation. The role of key partners like Google and Amazon in facilitating Anthropic’s growth plans could also be pivotal. Additionally, any shifts in the broader AI market sentiment or changes in Anthropic’s financial performance could impact market expectations. As the year progresses, updates on Anthropic’s revenue growth and product advancements will be key indicators of its potential to reach the valuation targets by December 31, 2026.

Google has reportedly strengthened its standing in the AI race, with a 43% chance of having the leading AI model by the end of 2026, according to a recent update from Polymarket. This development …

Google has reportedly strengthened its standing in the AI race, with a 43% chance of having the leading AI model by the end of 2026, according to a recent update from Polymarket. This development places Google ahead of Anthropic, which currently holds a 41% probability in the same market. The focus is on Google’s Gemini 4 Argon model, which has recently achieved notable rankings, including a brief stint at the top of the Arena text leaderboard. Despite these achievements, the market odds represent expectations rather than definitive benchmarks, suggesting an ongoing competitive environment in AI model development. Advertisement Anthropic’s Claude models have been strong contenders, occupying several top positions in various rankings. However, Google’s recent advancements indicate a shift in competitive dynamics. The market data reflects participants’ anticipation of Google’s sustained performance and potential to maintain a leading edge in AI technology over Anthropic by November 2026. The Polymarket data serves as a barometer for market participants’ sentiment on which company will lead the AI model race by the specified timeline. As these odds fluctuate, they continue to influence perceptions of the competitive landscape among major AI developers like Meta, Alibaba, and Moonshot AI. Key Takeaways Google appears to have gained market confidence, now showing a 43% probability of leading the AI model race by the end of 2026. Anthropic’s chance of maintaining its leading position has been reduced to 41%, indicating a competitive shift in market expectations. The market odds reflect participant sentiment and competitive positioning rather than concrete performance metrics. What to Watch Watch for updates in AI model rankings on platforms like Arena, as these could further influence the competitive positioning of Google and Anthropic. Key developments from other companies, such as Meta and Alibaba, could also impact market expectations. Any significant changes in model rankings or technical advancements could alter the current sentiment and shift probabilities in these prediction markets.

A post on X says OpenAI's annualized revenue is $20 billion lower than previously reported, landing amid a string of rapidly rising run-rate figures A post circulating on X claims that OpenAI’s annualized revenues …

A post on X says OpenAI's annualized revenue is $20 billion lower than previously reported, landing amid a string of rapidly rising run-rate figures A post circulating on X claims that OpenAI’s annualized revenues are $20 billion less than previously reported. It also lands at an awkward moment, with OpenAI reportedly pursuing a fundraising round that could value it at over $800 billion. The numbers on the record In a blog post from mid-January 2026, CFO Sarah Friar said the company’s annualized recurring revenue topped $20 billion by the end of 2025. That compared with $6 billion in 2024 and $2 billion in 2023. Friar tied that growth to a huge buildout of computing power. OpenAI’s capacity rose to 1.9 gigawatts in 2025, up from 0.6 gigawatts the year before, nearly a threefold jump. The Information reported that OpenAI’s run rate had passed $25 billion by around February or March 2026. Advertisement Bloomberg then reported that OpenAI’s ARR was above $40 billion by August 2026. The most aggressive estimate in circulation, not tied to a named outlet, put the figure near $70 billion by late September 2026. That same estimate pointed to more than 70% growth in the third quarter. It also cited a doubling of enterprise sales since July and the rollout of advertising inside ChatGPT as a new income stream. AI, tech, and the markets they move—in one daily briefing. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. Why run-rate math is slippery The basic idea is to take current recurring revenue and project it across a full year. That makes ARR great for showing momentum. It also means the figure can swing a lot depending on which month is used, what counts as recurring, and who is doing the counting. OpenAI is a private company, so there is no quarterly earnings report to settle the matter. Much of what the public knows comes from company blog posts and press reports, each measured at a different point in time. The X post does not specify which earlier figure it is measuring against. That matters, because the reported numbers range from $20 billion to nearly $70 billion depending on the date and the source. What this means for OpenAI and its backers A reported target of over $800 billion is built on the assumption that revenue keeps compounding at a breakneck pace. High infrastructure spending suggests OpenAI’s annual cash burn could run into the tens of billions as it keeps expanding compute. Microsoft, OpenAI’s major partner, has an obvious interest in how this shakes out. Competition adds pressure too. Anthropic, a key rival in enterprise AI, has also reported accelerating growth in its own ARR. OpenAI’s push into enterprise sales and ChatGPT advertising shows it is trying to widen its revenue base beyond consumer subscriptions. For now, the clearest anchor remains the company’s own statement: more than $20 billion in ARR at the end of 2025, alongside 1.9 gigawatts of compute.

The FT says the discrepancy arose from investor adjustments intended to compare OpenAI’s revenue with Anthropic’s. OpenAI’s annualized revenue approached $50 billion at the end of September, about $20 billion below the figure previously …

The FT says the discrepancy arose from investor adjustments intended to compare OpenAI’s revenue with Anthropic’s. OpenAI’s annualized revenue approached $50 billion at the end of September, about $20 billion below the figure previously reported by the Financial Times and other outlets, according to investor documents reviewed by the FT. Advertisement The discrepancy reflects differences in how OpenAI and Anthropic calculate annualized revenue. According to a person familiar with the matter cited by the FT, OpenAI investors attempted to adjust its figures to make a direct comparison with its rival. Anthropic includes revenue from sales through cloud partners such as Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. OpenAI does not include those sales in the same way, the report said. Attempts to adjust OpenAI’s figure upward led to reports that its annualized revenue reached $40 billion in August. OpenAI subsequently told investors revenue had grown more than 70%, leading to the reported $70 billion figure.

Arkham data shows 12,267 BTC moved to a new address; the transfer does not establish a sale. A US government-linked wallet transferred 12,267 BTC worth about $1.01 billion on October 8 from funds seized …

Arkham data shows 12,267 BTC moved to a new address; the transfer does not establish a sale. A US government-linked wallet transferred 12,267 BTC worth about $1.01 billion on October 8 from funds seized in the Bitfinex hacking case, according to Arkham. The transaction occurred at 9:33 a.m. Eastern time. Almost all the Bitcoin went to a new, unlabeled address, with 0.0012 BTC sent to another wallet. Arkham later marked both outputs as spent. Advertisement The funds were part of roughly 94,000 BTC seized in 2022 from Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan in connection with the 2016 hack. On Wednesday, government-linked wallets also sent about $119 million in USDT and roughly 2,574 BTC worth $215 million to Coinbase Prime through intermediary addresses. Coinbase Prime provides custody services, so those deposits do not confirm sales. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. A March 2025 executive order directed forfeited Bitcoin into a reserve that would not be sold. Arkham estimated government holdings at about 306,795 BTC, worth $24.85 billion at the report’s prices.