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Jul 13, 2026

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TLDR Fintech

Rules tighten on prediction markets 📈, Anthropic appoints former Fed chair 🪑, Block reaches $45 million settlement 💰

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Bank of America have added or clarified restrictions on employees trading prediction-market contracts TLDR TLDR FINTECH 2026-07-13 📱 NEWS & TRENDS WALL STREET BANKS TIGHTEN RULES ON EMPLOYEE PREDICTION-MARKET BETS (3 MINUTE READ) Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Bank of America have added or clarified restrictions on employees trading prediction-market contracts tied to financial markets, politics, companies, and macroeconomic events. The policies reflect growing concern that staff could use confidential information or create conflicts of interest as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket expand, while sports and entertainment contracts generally remain permitted. BLOCK REACHES $45M CASH APP FRAUD PROBE SETTLEMENT WITH US STATES (2 MINUTE READ) Block has reached a $45 million settlement with 46 US states over allegations that the firm's Cash App peer-to-peer payments app failed to protect users from fraud. According to the…

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TLDR InfoSec

ShareFile Emergency Shutdown ⚠️, Injective npm Key Theft 🪙, NSA Revives TAO Name 🏢

Progress Software ordered ShareFile customers to shut down Windows-based Storage Zone Controllers after detecting a credible external threat TLDR INFORMATION SECURITY 2026-07-13 HOW ARE AWS, SNOWFLAKE, AND THE NFL SECURING ENTERPRISE AI? (SPONSOR) AI adoption is accelerating and security teams need practical strategies to keep pace. Join hundreds of security, data, and AI leaders and practitioners for two days of real-world insights, peer networking, and hands-on learning in New York City. YOU'LL LEAVE WITH: * 2 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS and up to 6 CPE CREDITS * Practical frameworks for securing AI, governing enterprise data, and preparing for AI agents * Hear directly from security leaders at AWS, SNOWFLAKE, DELOITTE, PWC, NFL, BOOKING HOLDINGS, AND MORE * Actionable ideas you can bring back to your team JULY 21–22 | MARRIOTT MARQUIS TIMES SQUARE | NEW YORK CITY SEE THE FULL AGENDA → 🔓 ATTACKS & VULNERABILITIES URGENT - PROGRESS TELLS SHAREFILE CUSTOMERS TO SHUT DOWN STORAGE ZONE…

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Dark Reading

July 13 - AI Coding: Do Security Risks Outweigh Productivity Gains?

Dark Reading Newsletter July 13, 2026: Sneak peek into the newsletter: Cisa Details Security Lapses That Led To Github Leak Of Passwords, Cloud Access Keys

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TLDR IT

Apple’s Price Hike Hits IT Budgets 💻, Who Owns the Repo? 🔐, Why AI Agents Get It Wrong 🤖

A global memory shortage is raising PC, Mac, and server prices, forcing CIOs to reconsider device standards and replacement schedules TLDR TLDR IT 2026-07-13 🚀 NEWS & TRENDS GOOGLE OPPOSES SITE BLOCKING IN EUROPE AS US PIRACY BLOCKING PLANS GAIN MOMENTUM (5 MINUTE READ) Google has urged the European Commission against broad pirate site blocking, arguing that DNS, IP, and VPN blocking is ineffective and risks overblocking legitimate services. The filing comes as US lawmakers gain momentum on site-blocking legislation following a House IP subcommittee hearing, with multiple bills and renewed arguments after the Cox v. Sony ruling. HOW THE MEMORY SHORTAGE HITS CIOS AS APPLE BOOSTS HARDWARE PRICES (5 MINUTE READ) A global memory shortage is raising PC, Mac, and server prices, forcing CIOs to reconsider device standards and replacement schedules. Some companies are extending laptop refresh cycles from four to six years as Apple increases Mac prices by 15% to 20% and Windows device makers…

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TLDR Design

Apple Sues OpenAI ⚖️, Figma Acquires Bud 🎨, Meta Pulls Muse Image 🤖

Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging it stole confidential trade secrets and unreleased hardware information through former Apple employees TLDR TLDR DESIGN 2026-07-13 📱 NEWS & TRENDS APPLE IS SUING OPENAI OVER THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS IN BLOCKBUSTER LAWSUIT (3 MINUTE READ) Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging it stole confidential trade secrets and unreleased hardware information through former Apple employees who joined the company. Apple is seeking damages, the destruction of any misappropriated materials, and changes to future OpenAI hardware if it uses Apple's proprietary technology. The lawsuit marks a dramatic shift in the companies' relationship, as they remain AI partners through Apple Intelligence while increasingly competing in the race to build AI-powered devices. FIGMA ACQUIRES TEAM BEHIND A VIBE-CODING APP (1 MINUTE READ) Figma has acquired the team behind Bud, a vibe-coding and AI agent platform, to strengthen its coding and prototyping capabilities. Both Bud and Orchids will…

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TLDR Crypto

DOJ to Drop Charges 🛄, Bankr Agent Executes Trade 🤖, Hedera Network Hit 🧑 💻

The DOJ is preparing to drop charges against Matthew Goettsche, the alleged architect of BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining fraud TLDR TLDR CRYPTO 2026-07-13 📈 MARKETS & BUSINESS DOJ TO DROP CHARGES AGAINST $722M BITCLUB NETWORK FRAUD MASTERMIND (2 MINUTE READ) The DOJ is preparing to drop charges with prejudice against Matthew Goettsche, the alleged architect of BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining fraud that prosecutors say defrauded investors of $722 million. Prosecutors alleged the scheme fabricated mining pool profit claims to attract capital while paying members to recruit others. Goettsche was indicted in 2019 on wire fraud and unregistered securities charges with a trial scheduled for October. The DOJ attributed the dismissal to the case's seven-year timeline and efforts to recover funds for victims, denying that pressure from defense attorneys influenced the decision. Three co-defendants previously pleaded guilty, and final dismissal terms remain under negotiation…

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Canadian Cyber in Context

Canadian Cyber News Rewire - 11/07/26

Canadian Cyber in Context Updates The Canadian Cyber News Rewire is a survey of Canadian cyber and adjacent news stories from this past week (or recently). Questions or business inquiries: info[@]cyberincontext.ca The Canadian Cyber News Rewire will soon be cross-posted on LinkedIn, so be sure to follow us there! (LinkedIn) Canada’s released its first Defence Digital Strategy. Read about it here. (Canadian Cyber in Context). In May, I was part of a panel on the role of digital sovereignty and the security of critical infrastructure in Canada and NATO. You can watch the full panel here (CPAC). Canadian News Canada Already Has the Tools to Stop Surveillance Pricing (The Walrus) Great article by Emily Osborne of the Canadian Shield Institute. This statement can be applied to so many digital/cyber issues in Canada: “The real problem isn’t a gap in the law. It’s a lack of political will to enforce existing legal principles.” This begs the question: Can there be political will if the…

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PitchBook News

VC trends: AI & infrastructure imperatives drive investment amid disruption Energy startups have raised $6.4 billion in 2026, and VC investment in the sector is on pace to climb as high as $20 billion by year’s end, as AI demand and global disruption transform industry priori

VC trends: AI & infrastructure imperatives drive investment amid disruption Energy startups have raised $6.4 billion in 2026, and VC investment in the sector is on pace to climb as high as $20 billion by year’s end, as AI demand and global disruption transform industry priorities. Pillsbury’s New Energy Technologies report analyzes the latest global investment activity and features authoritative insights exploring how key trends like energy sovereignty objectives, rising data center and AI infrastructure demand and shifting supply chain dynamics are shaping the industry’s trajectory. Explore the report to learn more about how investors are evaluating energy technology opportunities and how startups are innovating in an evolving landscape.

Jul 13, 2026

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PitchBook News

For the fourth year in a row, Sequoia Capital retains the top spot as the most active investor in AI.

Generative AI investors continue to battle in the top 10 (Chloe Ladwig/PitchBook News) By Jacob Robbins, Technology Reporter The more things change, the more they stay the same. For the fourth year in a row, Sequoia Capital retains the top spot as the most active investor in AI. But as mega-deals and mega-IPOs define the next stage of AI's dominance over the venture ecosystem, intensifying investor jockeying has upended PitchBook's rankings. And the competition is showing no signs of slowing down. According to PitchBook's latest AI VC Trends report, Q1 funding for the vertical has already eclipsed 2025's full-year total, reaching $255.5 billion. Driven by historic fundraising by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, only three deals accounted for 67% of the vertical's total funding. This is an updated list of the 10 most active VC investors in generative AI since 2019, according to PitchBook data. See the rankings Related research: Q1 2026 AI VC Trends

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Europe's VC dealmaking strengthened

• Europe's VC dealmaking strengthened in the first half of the year, driven by continued AI adoption and larger funding rounds. Download the report • Apple sued OpenAI, alleging it stole hardware trade secrets. The legal battle, involving former Apple employees who have joined OpenAI, harkens back to Google's similar lawsuit against Uber in 2017 over autonomous driving tech. Read on • Apollo Global Management has gatecrashed the takeover of easyJet with an unsolicited £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion) bid for the UK-based budget airline that trumps Castlelake's £5.5 billion offer. Find out more

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Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus is in talks to acquire specialty pharmacy company Pantherx Rare from investors including General Atlantic for over $7 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported. Apollo Global Management agreed to acquire a minority, non-controlling stake in Bayer‘s long-acting reversible contraceptives unit for €3 billion. EQT agreed to acquire Copia Power, a developer of energy campuses for high-voltage transmission and AI infrastructure, from The Carlyle Group in a $2.6 billion deal. HIG Capital acquired Colorado-based Outward Hound, a maker of dog and cat toys, treats and accessories. CenterGate Capital invested in Canadian Dental Labs, a manufacturer of dental prosthetics and orthodontic appliances. Windsong Global portfolio company Belle Brands acquired Versed, a skincare and makeup brand.

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Mercor

San Francisco-based startup Mercor, which provides specialized data to train AI models, is discussing a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported. Databento, which provides a market data platform for trading and financial firms, raised a $97 million Series B led by NEA. Medtech startup Leo Cancer Care raised a $65 million Series D led by Yu Galaxy. California-based Hippo Harvest, which grows organic greens in robotics-powered greenhouses, raised a $30 million Series C led by Cox Farms. London-based AI writing specialist Marker secured a $13 million seed investment led by Index Ventures. Fuchs & Eule, a Berlin-based provider of an AI-powered retrofit platform for energy-efficient buildings, raised €10 million in a round led by GET Fund. French energy optimization startup Bohr Energie received a €10 million Series A led by Suma Capital.

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AG Ventures

AG Ventures-backed Milky Mist Dairy Food is preparing to launch a 20.35 billion rupee ($213 million) India IPO as early as next month, Bloomberg reported. Mercor agreed to acquire Andreessen Horowitz-backed Deeptune, which develops simulation environments for AI agents. XGS Energy, a geothermal energy startup, is in talks to pursue an IPO, Axios reported.

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TLDR

Apple sues OpenAI ⚖️, Apple's AI chips 🤖, not understanding your codebase 👨 💻

Apple has accused OpenAI of stealing secrets about products still in development. OpenAI's new hardware business allegedly asked 📱 BIG TECH & STARTUPS APPLE SUES OPENAI, ACCUSING IT OF STEALING COMPANY SECRETS (5 MINUTE READ) Apple has accused OpenAI of stealing secrets about products still in development. OpenAI's new hardware business allegedly asked job candidates from Apple to share details about secret projects and to bring device components and prototypes to their interviews. It used the information to approach at least one of Apple's manufacturing partners, asking them to demonstrate Apple's technique for finishing metal on its devices. Apple is seeking an injunction that would prevent OpenAI from possessing, using, or sharing its trade secrets, as well as an order requiring OpenAI to return Apple's intellectual property. APPLE'S M6, M7, AND M8 CHIPS SHOW HOW AI IS RESHAPING THE COMPANY (11 MINUTE READ) AI is no longer just another feature that Apple's chips need to support.…

Jul 13, 2026

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DefenseScoop

What the Pentagon’s new post-quantum cryptography directive means for defense contractors

What the Pentagon’s new post-quantum cryptography directive means for defense contractors The Defense Department wants to introduce PQC requirements into the CMMC program, but experts warn industry and the underlying technology is far from ready. Mikayla Easley has the story.

Jul 13, 2026

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DefenseScoop

Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms

Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms The agreements are part of the department's scaled directed energy efforts. Read the full story.

Jul 13, 2026

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Breaking Defense

Pentagon seeks to shift $4.3B to pay for increasing operation and personnel costs In a 47-page omnibus reprogramming notification, the Pentagon outlines an array of weapon and tech programs it wants to strip dollars from to pay for “unforeseen military requirements” which are “de

Pentagon seeks to shift $4.3B to pay for increasing operation and personnel costs In a 47-page omnibus reprogramming notification, the Pentagon outlines an array of weapon and tech programs it wants to strip dollars from to pay for “unforeseen military requirements” which are “determined to be necessary in the national interests.”

Jul 13, 2026

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Breaking Defense

New drone czar’s success hinges on personalities, Pentagon politics: Experts Depending on who’s named to head the new drone-buying office, and how they handle the inevitable friction, said a former Pentagon AI chief, “it may turn out to be a master stroke … [or] it could end up l

New drone czar’s success hinges on personalities, Pentagon politics: Experts Depending on who’s named to head the new drone-buying office, and how they handle the inevitable friction, said a former Pentagon AI chief, “it may turn out to be a master stroke … [or] it could end up looking like the F-35.”

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Breaking Defense

Space Force adds two startups to small, medium launch pool The two additions to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 program bring the total number of qualified launch providers to seven.

Space Force adds two startups to small, medium launch pool The two additions to SSC’s National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 program bring the total number of qualified launch providers to seven.

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Breaking Defense

The autonomous CCA wingmen of 2030 may look nothing like today’s assumptions While services test teaming with Collaborative Combat Aircraft, industry faces hard questions.

The autonomous CCA wingmen of 2030 may look nothing like today’s assumptions While services test teaming with Collaborative Combat Aircraft, industry faces hard questions.

Jul 13, 2026

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Breaking Defense

DIU, Navy launch containerized payload competition Chief of Naval Operations Adm.

DIU, Navy launch containerized payload competition Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle has been on a “containerized capability campaign.”

Jul 13, 2026

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Breaking Defense

Pentagon picks Lockheed, nLIGHT for laser defense project Separately, MBDA and Rheinmetall were selected to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy.

Pentagon picks Lockheed, nLIGHT for laser defense project Separately, MBDA and Rheinmetall were selected to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy.

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Breaking Defense

UK to join US Army’s PrSM program, buy $254M in long-range missiles The planned buy is not designed to supplant work with Germany on a Deep Precision Strike weapon, the UK said.

UK to join US Army’s PrSM program, buy $254M in long-range missiles The planned buy is not designed to supplant work with Germany on a Deep Precision Strike weapon, the UK said.

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