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Apple is in talks for multiyear publisher deals that would pay media companies when Siri uses their content, WSJ reports. The usage-based model differs from flat-fee AI licensing.

EUR tests $1.1510 support, GBP fails at $1.3545, CAD edges higher. Gold volatile near $4400. US 10yr yield falls 3bp after deficit data. UK GDP 0.4% Q2.

Two-thirds of Google searches now end clickless, and with AI summaries that share reaches 80%. Akeneo says product data, not rankings, decides visibility.

Sticky services inflation at 3.2% and an 8.1% annual electricity rise leave Ireland's inflation well above the ECB's 2% target, with winter energy risks ahead.

NHAI mandates 10-minute ambulance response to accidents on national highways, with ₹10,000 penalty for delays. New norms aim to cut emergency response times.

Rosherville Pty Ltd seeks Federal Court permission to sue former ASX directors and officers over the AUD 100M+ CHESS blockchain project collapse, months after the exchange paid a AUD 14.4M penalty for misleading conduct.

A crypto whale lost $25.6M as on-chain exploits hit $1.2B in 2026. Physical wrench attacks in France target wealthy holders, with 46 attempts recorded this year alone.

MUFG tests real-time blockchain settlement for JGB repos in a ¥270 trillion market. The proof of concept runs through 2026, with a commercial target between fiscal 2027-2029.

Seoul court sentences Delio CEO to 15 years for $49.2M crypto fraud, acquits on larger $175M charge due to illegal evidence. The case ties to Haru Invest and FTX collapse.

A new analysis argues AI will eliminate the analytical edge from public filings but increase the value of unique data from private meetings and CEO body language.

Arizona's crypto ATM law has returned $171,332 to 35 scam victims since taking effect. The refund process requires a police report within 30 days, and operators must reimburse new customers who are defrauded.

Seoul court sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years for defrauding 1,100 victims of $49M in crypto, after evidence ruling reduced original $176M case.