Microsoft is launching a special Windows 11 26H1 version that will only ship on new PCs with Snapdragon X2 and other upcoming ARM chips, aiming to boost performance and battery life on these devices while existing PCs stay on the usual 24H2/25H2/26H2 path.
Cisco has made its AI Defense security suite widely available and added new tools that watch over AI programs, test them for safety, and spot hidden AI systems in company networks, aiming to keep powerful AI software under control.
Researchers say Bitcoin’s system is likely safe from quantum computers for now, but some experts warn upgrades may be needed sooner than expected to keep BTC secure in the long term.
SpaceX’s next Super Heavy V3 rocket booster passed days of extreme cold tests in Texas, clearing a key step toward the first flight of the upgraded Starship with more powerful, more reliable engines.
Ray Dalio said central bank digital currencies could give governments much more control over people’s money, while experts noted this contrasts with Bitcoin’s design, which aims to limit any single authority’s power over transactions.
Amazon is reportedly planning a marketplace where news publishers can sell their articles to AI companies, creating a central hub for buying licensed content to train AI systems and avoid copyright disputes.
No major new Bitcoin development was reported. The most notable update is rising interest on prediction platform Polymarket, where bets are surging as Logan Paul’s rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card holds a value above $6.3 million.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek–backed AI defense startup Helsing won a German military deal worth up to €1.46B to supply unmanned attack drones, while partner Stark could earn up to €2.86B, further expanding AI’s role in modern warfare.
Bitcoin swung sharply before the Consensus Hong Kong 2026 conference, dropping from over $95,000 to near $60,000 and then rebounding to about $70,000 within weeks, highlighting ongoing volatility as policymakers and industry leaders meet in the city
Google gave ICE extensive personal and financial data on a student journalist’s Google account using an agency-issued subpoena that did not involve a judge, highlighting how U.S. agencies can obtain user data from tech firms without court approval
Global investors will meet in Hong Kong in March 2026 at the 4th HED Conference of Asia, a major event organized by Bitcoin News that will focus on Bitcoin and its growing role in global finance.
Microsoft has built a new tool to spot hidden backdoors in large AI models. It scans model files for signs of tampering that could make a system act normally until a secret phrase is used, aiming to help companies detect poisoned AI before deployment.
Michael Saylor says Strategy will keep buying Bitcoin every quarter “forever,” despite over $5 billion in paper losses. The firm now holds 714,644 BTC and says it won’t sell even if bitcoin drops sharply, citing strong cash reserves and refinancing options.
Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 58 Windows flaws, including six security holes already used by attackers. The update also starts replacing old Secure Boot security certificates that could let hackers bypass PC startup protections.
Tempo, a startup focused on digital dollar tokens, has added the founders of social app Farcaster to its team after Neynar acquired the Farcaster protocol, aiming to expand its role in digital payments alongside Bitcoin.
Microsoft researchers say a single cleverly crafted request can weaken an AI model’s built‑in safety rules, showing that protections against harmful answers can be easily worn down and must be checked throughout the system’s life.
Jump Trading is making venture-style investments in prediction market companies, signaling growing institutional interest in Bitcoin-related markets and tools.
Russia’s internet regulator Roskomnadzor has begun slowing and restricting Telegram across the country, citing failures to curb fraud and crime on the app, with users reporting call blocks and service disruptions since Tuesday.
US stocks moved higher as the Dow rose while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were mostly flat. Bitcoin was mentioned in market updates but no major new development for BTC was reported.
Russian startup Neiry says it has turned pigeons into “living drones” using brain implants that nudge the birds to follow set routes while carrying cameras and sensors, claiming potential uses in surveillance and search-and-rescue.
