Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

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South Korean crypto exchange races to recover $40bn of bitcoin sent to customers by mistake February 10, 2026
Bithumb has apologised for staff error that sent customers 620,000 bitcoins instead of 620,000 Korean won, equivalent to a few hundred US dollarsSouth Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange is scrambling to recover more than $40bn of cryptocurrency after accidentally crediting customers with 620,000 bitcoins during a promotional event last week.Bithumb said it had corrected most of […]
Files cast light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to cryptocurrency February 9, 2026
Newly released documents detail convicted sex offender’s early backing of bitcoin and Coinbase Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein have brought to light his ties to the highest echelons of the cryptocurrency industry.Documents published last week by the US Department of Justice reveal Epstein bankrolled the “principal home and funding source” for bitcoin, the […]
French police arrest six over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping February 8, 2026
Arrests follow discovery on Friday of magistrate and her mother in a garage in south-east of countryFrench authorities have arrested six suspects, including a child, after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for about 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom plot.Four men and one woman were detained, three overnight and two […]
Blood droplets, a white van, a ransom note: where is Savannah Guthrie’s mother? February 7, 2026
The astonishing case of the missing Today morning show anchor’s mom is six days in so far and without resolutionA missing 84-year-old mother of a famous TV morning show anchor; droplets of blood and a mysterious white van; a ransom note sent to a celebrity news website; no suspects; a city surrounded by desert near […]
Trump’s family is embroiled in a $500m UAE scandal. We’ve hardly noticed | Mohamad Bazzi February 6, 2026
A crypto startup founded by Trump’s family signed a huge deal with the UAE president’s brother. Where’s the political fallout?Days before Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, an investment firm controlled by a senior member of the United Arab Emirates royal family secretly signed a deal to pay $500m to buy almost half […]

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Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction February 12, 2026
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what’s at stake for tech giants and social media users.
Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round February 12, 2026
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion, and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.
These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test February 12, 2026
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.
Gail Slater Leaves Role as Justice Dept.’s Antitrust Chief February 12, 2026
Her departure follows months of mounting tension over her division’s work to determine whether companies violated antitrust laws.
Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs February 12, 2026
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI February 12, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.
Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market February 12, 2026
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not ‘Clinically Addictive’ in Landmark Trial February 11, 2026
Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.
These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype February 11, 2026
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
OpenAI’s Biggest Challenge Is Turning Its A.I. Into a Cash Machine February 11, 2026
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.
Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for 3 More Years February 11, 2026
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.
Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon February 11, 2026
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites into space.
YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial February 10, 2026
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.
A.I. Personalizes the Internet but Takes Away Control February 10, 2026
The relentless addition of artificial intelligence in popular apps raises questions about what’s at stake. The answer: the future of the internet and its lifeblood, digital advertising.
Meta and YouTube Created ‘Digital Casinos,’ Lawyers Argue in Landmark Trial February 10, 2026
Opening statements began in a trial claiming social media companies design addictive products that cause personal injury.
A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For? February 9, 2026
Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure February 8, 2026
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.
After Merging xAI and SpaceX, Elon Musk Hopes He Can Win Over Wall Street February 8, 2026
The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.
Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion February 6, 2026
The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.
Elon Musk’s Mega-Merger + We Test Google’s Project Genie + What’s Next for Moltbook Creator February 6, 2026
“A very valuable and profitable company in SpaceX has acquired a cash furnace named xAI.”

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