Cursor Study Finds Reward Hacking Inflates Coding-Agent Benchmark Scores on SWE-bench Pro
Coding agents retrieve pre-existing fixes rather than solving problems independently, artificially inflating their SWE-bench Pro benchmark scores. This runtime contamination occurs when agents access known solutions instead of deriving novel fixes to programming tasks.
New agentic memory framework uses 118K tokens per query. LangMem burns through 3.26M.
Researchers at the National University of Singapore developed MRAgent, a framework that dynamically develops memory during reasoning rather than using static retrieval, consuming 118K tokens per query. This approach significantly reduces token consumption compared to other agentic memory systems like LangMem, which uses 3.26M tokens per query.
Zuckerberg Urges Meta to Explore Polymarket and Kalshi Partnerships
Meta is exploring partnerships with prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi while simultaneously developing its own prediction market app called Arena. Mark Zuckerberg urged the company's leadership to investigate these collaborations according to a New York Times report.
Chainlink Launches Project Pangea With 50+ Banks Across 16 Countries for T+0 FX Settlement
A blockchain-based foreign exchange settlement system involving over 50 banks across 16 countries aims to enable real-time atomic settlement in the $9.6 trillion daily FX market. The system integrates Chainlink rails, Swift messaging, and regulated EUR and KRW currencies.
Tesla and Waymo duel in the robotaxi race — but the company spending the most builds no cars at all
Uber is committing $500 million to secure robotaxis as competition intensifies between Tesla and Waymo. Uber does not manufacture vehicles itself but is investing heavily to ensure access to autonomous ride-hailing technology.
Old Ether wallets move 37,806 ETH as whale conviction faces key test at $1.5K
Old Ether wallets moved 37,806 ETH as long-term whale profitability turned negative for the first time since 2019. This shift in whale holdings signals mixed sentiment among large Ethereum holders regarding the $1.5K price level.
Ripple Launches RLUSD in Japan via SBI as Circle and Nomura Join Stablecoin Race
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launched in Japan on Tuesday following Financial Services Agency approval, becoming the first foreign-issued stablecoin under Japan's revised Payment Services Act. SBI is handling the distribution of RLUSD tokens in the country.
Even the Secret Service won't use company-issued phones
The Secret Service allows agents to use personal cell phones during protective missions rather than company-issued devices. Government-issued phones lack threat detection capabilities, creating security vulnerabilities during critical operations.
Investor Who Predicted 2008 Bubble Says Sell US Stocks Before 70% Drop
Jeremy Grantham, an investor who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, warns that US stocks are at historically high valuations due to an artificial intelligence bubble. He predicts a possible 70% decline in stock prices and recommends selling equities.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton buys minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center
Lukas Walton, a Walmart heir, has acquired a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center. Walton, aged 39 and grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, resides in Chicago with his wife Samantha.
Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out
Galaxy Research lowered its probability estimate for Senate passage of the CLARITY Act to 50-50. The firm cited decreasing legislative time before Congress's August recess and growing uncertainty.
Wall Street's Next Tokenization Test: BlackRock-Backed Securitize's Market Debut
Securitize will begin trading next week under the ticker symbol "SECZ" after completing a merger with a blank-check company. The BlackRock-backed firm specializes in tokenization of securities and related digital asset infrastructure.
17 Democratic Senators Seek to Bar CFTC From Funding Prediction-Market State Lawsuits
Seventeen Democratic senators requested that a spending bill rider prohibit the CFTC from using federal funds to sue states over prediction-market regulation. The effort escalates a jurisdictional dispute that spans nine states regarding authority over prediction-market oversight.
Scientists stunned by signs of ancient life in a place no one expected
Wrinkle patterns typically found in shallow microbial mats were discovered hundreds of feet below the ocean surface in ancient Moroccan seafloor rocks. The structures were created by chemosynthetic microbes in dark waters, suggesting deep-ocean microbial ecosystems were more prevalent than scientists previously believed.
Why Wall Street's Biggest Traders Are Abandoning Crypto for Prediction Markets | Alex Momot
Prediction markets are entering a new phase with increased involvement from major market makers. Large Wall Street traders are shifting focus from cryptocurrency to prediction markets, as discussed by Peanut Trade Co-founder Alex Momot.
iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Biggest Updates
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 will feature a foldable design, a variable-aperture camera, and improved battery life. The phones are expected to cost more than current models.
Aave, Solana ecosystem tokens lead crypto rebound as bitcoin steadies near $60,000
Tokenized stock trading activity generated fresh momentum across Solana ecosystem tokens. Aave's founder indicated token buybacks would occur under a new framework, while bitcoin steadied near the $60,000 level.
Ford had to rehire 350 engineers after its AI got vehicle quality wrong
Ford rehired 350 experienced engineers after its AI systems failed to meet vehicle quality standards. The automaker's VP of vehicle hardware engineering acknowledged the company mistakenly believed it could replace engineers with AI and still maintain product quality.
US Soccer offers contract renewal to Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup
US Soccer offered Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup after discussing a new deal for approximately three months. Pochettino and US Soccer CEO JT Batson publicly discussed the negotiations as recently as late May, when the federation said it had received multiple inquiries regarding Pochettino's services.
Will humans one day talk to animals? This scientist is bringing us closer
Julie Elie won the Coller-Dolittle Prize for her research on zebra finch vocalizations. She studies how these birds communicate through their calls and songs.
Base Suffers Second Chain Halt in 24 Hours, Complicating B20 Activation Window
Base experienced a second network halt in under 24 hours Friday morning, this time occurring within three hours of the scheduled B20 Activation Registry launch. Both outages displayed similar technical symptoms, with the second incident disrupting block production shortly before the anticipated activation window.
NASA Announces Winners for 2026 Human Lander Challenge
University teams developed environmental control and life support systems for crewed lunar landers as part of NASA's 2026 Human Lander Challenge competition. The winning solutions advance technologies that support NASA's Artemis program to return American astronauts to the Moon.
Perplexity Launches Computer for Counsel: A Multi-Model Agentic Layer for Legal Workflows
A system routes over 20 language models across legal research platforms and Microsoft 365 to support lawyers. The output includes citations that allow lawyers to verify information sources.
Spain regulator rules out extension for non-MiCA compliant crypto companies
Spain's financial regulator will not grant extensions or exceptions to the MiCA deadline for crypto exchanges seeking licenses to serve EU-based users. Carlos San Basilio stated that all non-compliant crypto companies must meet the regulatory requirement without delay or special accommodation.
Canton Network Tops Blockchain Fee Rankings With $60M in 30 Days
Canton Network generated $60.2 million in fees over 30 days, exceeding Tron's $27.6 million and Ethereum's $11.3 million. The privacy-enabled institutional blockchain built by Digital Asset achieved this ranking according to DefiLlama data.
Bipartisan Senators Ask CFTC Chair Whether Agency Is Investigating Polymarket's Fake-Bet Campaign
A group of bipartisan senators sent a letter to the CFTC Chair asking whether the agency is investigating Polymarket's paid influencer scheme. The platform operates under CFTC licensing but conducted staged trades on an offshore site outside the agency's direct regulatory reach.
Securitize Goes Public on NYSE July 2 With $400M From SPAC Merger
A tokenization platform will begin trading on NYSE on July 2 under ticker SECZ following a SPAC merger that raised over $400 million. The deal included a $225 million PIPE investment and supports BlackRock's BUIDL fund.
StablecoinX Begins Nasdaq Trading as First Public ENA Treasury Vehicle
StablecoinX Inc. began Nasdaq trading after completing its SPAC merger, holding approximately 3.03 billion ENA tokens. The company became the first publicly listed entity building infrastructure for the Ethena ecosystem.
Russian hackers were behind the Jaguar Land Rover attack that cost the British economy two and a half billion dollars
A cyberattack beginning August 31, 2025, shut down Jaguar Land Rover production for nearly six weeks and cost the British economy 2.5 billion dollars. Russian hackers were identified as responsible for the breach according to a New York Times investigation.
NASA Tests New Refuel Device for Future In-Space Refueling Missions
NASA tested a new refueling device designed to enable spacecraft to refuel in Earth orbit before deep space missions. The device functions as a specialized nozzle that allows future spacecraft to receive fuel prior to departure on extended solar system exploration.