ChatGPT Can Now See Your Bank Account—Heres What That Actually Means

ChatGPT can now connect to over 12,000 financial institutions via Plaid, giving it read-only access to your balances, transactions, and subscriptions.The feature launches in preview for ChatGPT Pro users in the U.S. and defaults to GPT-5.5 Thinking, OpenAIs latest reasoning model.OpenAI acquired two AI finance startups in the past year—Roi and Hiro—to build toward this moment.  ChatGPT has been giving generic budgeting advice for years. You know the drill: track your subscriptions, automate your savings, maybe cook at home more.  But some people wanted more—for some reason.  If you are one of those people, OpenAI just launched a personal finance feature in ChatGPT that connects to your actual bank accounts and answers money questions based on what you‘ve actually spent—not what the average American spends. It’s rolling out to Pro subscribers ($200/month) in the U.S. on web and iOS first.  The feature works through Plaid, the financial data infrastructure that already powers Venmo, Robinhood, and thousands of other fintech apps. Once you connect, ChatGPT gets read-only access to your balances, transactions, investments, and liabilities across more than 12,000 financial institutions—including Chase, Fidelity, Schwab, American Express, and Capital One.  It cannot move money or see your full account numbers: It simply reads all your financial information,

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Abu Dhabis Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% To $566 Million In Q1 2026

Abu Dhabi‘s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has raised its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), reporting ownership of 14,721,917 shares valued at $565,616,051 as of March 31, 2026, according to a 13F filing released today.  That marks a 16% increase from the 12,702,323 shares the fund held at the end of Q4 2025.  The disclosure extends a now-unbroken accumulation streak that began in Q4 2024, when Mubadala first disclosed bitcoin exposure worth at least $436 million. The fund added shares through a Q1 2025 filing that showed 8,726,972 shares at $408.5 million, then surged to 12.7 million shares worth $630.6 million by December 31, 2025 — a 46% jump in a single quarter. Todays filing adds another 2 million shares to that ledger, pushing the position past the half-billion dollar mark for the third straight quarter.  Mubadala manages a global portfolio exceeding $330 billion in assets across technology, healthcare, infrastructure, private equity, and public markets, with its mandate centered on generating returns for the Abu Dhabi government while reducing the emirate‘s dependence on oil revenues. Bitcoin, accessed through the regulated IBIT structure, has become one of the fund’s most visible public market positions.  As of Q4 2024, IBIT was already Mubadalas

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Next crypto to explode in 2026: The best crypto presales to get in before the crowd

2. Meme Punch (MEPU)  Meme Punch is a play-to-earn game, not just a token. Instead of passively holding a memecoin and hoping for a pump, users actually play, and you earn real crypto for winning.  The game is built around three core mechanics:Choose your knight. Players pick from five meme-inspired characters – Pepe, Doge, Floki, Brett, and Pudgy Penguin, each one dressed in medieval armor and ready for combat.Fight in the arena. Battles are PvP-style. Win matches, climb the leaderboard, and earn MEPU as in-game rewards.Spend and grow. $MEPU is used inside the game to access weapons, skins, and special powers, which gives the token real utility beyond speculation.  The token basics:Built on Ethereum, with a total supply of 10 billion MEPU.Presale takes 40% of the supply, with another 14.5% set aside for staking and 9.5% for in-game rewards.Payment options cover ETH, BNB, SOL, USDT, USDC, and card.  3. Injective (INJ)  Injective is one of the strongest stories on exchanges right now. The Layer-1 chain is built for finance, with decentralized perpetuals, on-chain RWAs, and a network designed for high-speed trading.  The catalyst this week is real. On May 7, Circle launched native USDC and CCTP on Injective, which removes the need for wrapped USDC and

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North Korean Hackers Stole $2 Billion in Crypto in 2025

DPRK hackers stole $2 billion in crypto in 2025, a 51% rise despite fewer attacks.Attackers shifted from volume campaigns to precision strikes on high-value exchanges.Ethereum Foundation identified 100 DPRK actors infiltrated inside crypto hiring pipelines.  North Korean state-linked hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025, a 51% jump from the previous year, according to a new threat report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The most striking detail is not the dollar figure itself but how the figure was reached.  The number of attacks went down, and the success rate per attack went up dramatically. DPRK-affiliated groups have shifted from running high-volume campaigns to running fewer, more carefully targeted operations against high-value exchanges and Web3 protocols.  Why Crypto Is the Target  CrowdStrike‘s analysis is direct about why the cryptocurrency sector specifically attracts North Korean state actors. Stolen funds can be cashed out and moved with significantly greater anonymity than equivalent thefts from traditional banking systems. The proceeds are almost certainly being laundered to fund the country’s military programs.  The financial services sector is now the fourth most targeted industry globally for cyber attacks, according to the same report. Within that category, crypto exchanges and Web3 infrastructure carry the highest combination of liquidity and exit liquidity,

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Flare Adds MXRPY Vault Targeting 3% to 4% as XRPFi Yield Options Expand

Monarq, Flare, and Upshift have introduced MXRPY, a managed multi‑strategy yield vault designed to give holders diversified returns through a single product. The Monarq Yield Vault allows users to deposit FXRP into a professionally managed vehicle that allocates capital across options trading, basis and funding‑rate arbitrage, and on-chain XRPFi strategies.  Monarq Asset Management oversees the vault, which is built on Upshifts institutional infrastructure. According to a media statement, starting May 15, holders can access MXRPY through Upshift with an initial deposit cap of 500,000 FXRP. The vault targets an annual yield of roughly 3% to 4%, with returns distributed over time based on strategy performance and market conditions.  MXRPY expands Flares XRPFi ecosystem by introducing a hybrid structure that blends on-chain and offchain execution. The companies said the product is intended to give XRP holders broader access to yield opportunities while maintaining exposure to the Flare network.  “A real financial system needs a broader menu of options,” said Shiliang Tang, managing partner at Monarq Asset Management. “MXRPY is built to be one of those options for holders.”  The vault allocates FXRP across three return engines. One uses as collateral through FalconX to support options strategies across venues such as Deribit and OTC structured‑product desks.

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CME, NYSE owner lobby Washington to regulate Hyperliquid

Two major US exchange powerhouses are moving against a top decentralized trading venue.  According to Bloomberg, CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which owns the New York Stock Exchange, are urging US authorities to regulate Hyperliquid amid concerns that its largely offshore, lightly regulated trading environment could be vulnerable to market manipulation and sanctions evasion.  Hyperliquids native HYPE token slipped approximately 6% in reaction to the development, moving from above $45 to below $43, per CoinGecko. It has a market cap of around $10.3 billion, making it the 13th-largest crypto asset globally.  The exchanges argue that Hyperliquids growing trading volumes in crypto and commodity-linked markets could begin to distort price discovery in critical sectors like oil, where global benchmarks are formed. They warn that anonymous trading environments may allow insiders or state-linked participants to influence prices.  The push, which includes calls for registration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, comes as CME advances plans to expand its own 24/7 crypto trading offerings.  CME has been steadily expanding its own crypto derivatives offerings. Bitcoin Volatility Futures contracts are scheduled to begin trading June 1, and Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures, a multi-asset product spanning BTC, ETH, XRP, and others, launch a week later on June 8.  Both

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Bitwise Set to Launch Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF

The launch comes only days after another HYPE ETF, 21Shares THYP, started trading, racking up $1.8M on its debut.  ;  }  function loadTrinityPlayer(targetWrapper, theme,extras=“”) {  cleanupPlayer(targetWrapper); // Always clean first ✅  targetWrapper.classList.add(‘played’);  // Create script  const scriptEl = document.createElement(“script”);  scriptEl.setAttribute(“fetchpriority”, “high”);  scriptEl.setAttribute(“charset”, “UTF-8”);  const scriptURL = new URL(`https://trinitymedia.ai/player/trinity/2900019254/?themeAppearance=${theme}${extras}`);  scriptURL.searchParams.set(“pageURL”, window.location.href1);  scriptEl.src = scriptURL.toString();  // Insert player  const placeholder = targetWrapper.querySelector(“.add-before-this”);  placeholder.parentNode.insertBefore(scriptEl, placeholder.nextSibling);  }  function getTheme() {  return document.body.classList.contains(“dark”) ? “dark” : “light”;  }  // Initial Load for Desktop  if (window.innerWidth 768) {  const desktopBtn = document.getElementById(“desktopPlayBtn”);  if (desktopBtn) {  desktopBtn.addEventListener(“click”, function () {  const desktopWrapper = document.querySelector(“.desktop-player-wrapper.trinity-player-iframe-wrapper”);  if (desktopWrapper) loadTrinityPlayer(desktopWrapper, getTheme(),  });  }  }  // Mobile Button Click  const mobileBtn = document.getElementById(“mobilePlayBtn”);  if (mobileBtn) {  mobileBtn.addEventListener(“click”, function () {  const mobileWrapper = document.querySelector(“.mobile-player-wrapper.trinity-player-iframe-wrapper”);  if (mobileWrapper) loadTrinityPlayer(mobileWrapper, getTheme(),  });  }  function reInitButton(container,html){  container.innerHTML = + html;  }  // Theme switcher  const destroyButton = document.getElementById(“checkbox”);  if (destroyButton) {  destroyButton.addEventListener(“click”, () = {  setTimeout(() = {  const theme = getTheme();  if (window.innerWidth 768) {  const desktopWrapper = document.querySelector(“.desktop-player-wrapper.trinity-player-iframe-wrapper”);  if(desktopWrapper.classList.contains(‘played’)){  loadTrinityPlayer(desktopWrapper, theme,  }else{  reInitButton(desktopWrapper,‘’)  const desktopBtn = document.getElementById(“desktopPlayBtn”);  if (desktopBtn) {  desktopBtn.addEventListener(“click”, function () {  const desktopWrapper = document.querySelector(“.desktop-player-wrapper.trinity-player-iframe-wrapper”);  if (desktopWrapper) loadTrinityPlayer(desktopWrapper,theme,‘  });  }  }  } else {  const mobileWrapper = document.querySelector(“.mobile-player-wrapper.trinity-player-iframe-wrapper”);  if(mobileWrapper.classList.contains(‘played’)){  loadTrinityPlayer(mobileWrapper, theme,  }else{  const mobileBtn = document.getElementById(“mobilePlayBtn”);  if (mobileBtn) {  mobileBtn.addEventListener(“click”, function () {  const mobileWrapper = document.querySelector(“.mobile-player-wrapper.trinity-player-iframe-wrapper”);  if (mobileWrapper) loadTrinityPlayer(mobileWrapper,theme,  });  }  }  }  }, 100);  });  }  })();  Asset manager Bitwise is set to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking Hyperliquids native HYPE token.  The ETF will start trading on May 15 under the ticker BHYP on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).  Capitalizing on Hyperliquids Growth and Dominance  Bitwise said that BHYP is the first HYPE ETF to use an in-house

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Bitget Secures Regulatory Approval in Mexico, Expands LatAm Presence

is expanding its footprint in Latin America after completing regulatory registrations required to operate in Mexico, one of the regions fastest-growing crypto markets.  The exchange confirmed it has registered with Mexicos Tax Administration Service (SAT) for vulnerable activities and with the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF), placing it among a small group of global platforms that have cleared both requirements.  Bitget is the worlds largest Universal Exchange (UEX), a multi-asset trading platform that combines crypto with traditional financial instruments such as tokenized stocks, commodities, and forex in a single account. The platform serves over 125 million users globally. You can access Bitget .  Mexico Becomes Strategic Hub for LatAm Expansion  The move signals Bitgets deeper push into Central and Latin America, with Mexico emerging as a key market due to rising crypto adoption and its broader economic influence in the region.  Interest in digital assets has been steadily increasing across Mexico, attracting global exchanges looking to establish compliant operations. By securing both SAT and UIF registrations, Bitget strengthens its ability to operate within the countrys evolving regulatory framework, particularly as authorities tighten anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for virtual asset platforms.  According to the company, Mexico represents one of its largest regional markets, making regulatory alignment a critical

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Augustus eyes AI banking launch after rare OCC approval

Augustus Bank CEO Ferdinand Dabitz says legacy clearing banks cannot fully rebuild their systems for AI and programmable money. Augustus received conditional OCC approval to form a full-service U.S. national bank for AI and stablecoin payments.CEO Ferdinand Dabitz says legacy clearing banks can upgrade systems but cannot rebuild their core models.The plan comes as JPMorgan and Circle expand tokenized liquidity products for stablecoin and payment use.  His comments came after Augustus received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Augustus Bank, N.A. as a full-service U.S. national bank.  The bank has not launched yet. As previously reported, Augustus must meet pre-opening conditions and become fully licensed before it can add U.S. dollar clearing to its platform.  Stablecoins sit at the center  Augustus plans to build around AI-driven payments, stablecoin settlement and programmable clearing. The company says its bank will serve machine agents, global institutions and programmable dollar flows.  Dabitz said “replacing them” when asked whether Augustus could coexist with traditional clearing banks. He also described the current correspondent banking model as “broken,” pointing to weekend closures, old systems and slow settlement.  Moreover, Augustus wants to use AI for compliance, transaction monitoring, case handling and back-office work. Dabitz said the bank

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Signal Says it Might Exit Canada if Forced to Comply with Lawful Access Bill

Privacy messaging app Signal has said it may exit Canada if forced to comply with the countrys proposed lawful access bill, which would require companies to build technical surveillance capabilities that some argue could threaten end-to-end encryption.  In an interview with Canadian news outlet The Globe and Mail on Thursday, Signals vice president of strategy and global affairs, Udbhav Tiwari, argued that the bill could and leave private messaging services vulnerable to potential cyberattacks.  Bill C-22 is part of a regulatory package introduced in March. It would require electronic service providers to build surveillance capabilities and retain certain user metadata for up to a year as part of a broader push to help law enforcement such as terrorism and child exploitation.  Some have the bill because of its implications for user privacy, echoing concerns of the EUs controversial chat control proposal, which posed threats to encryption by pushing for client-side scanning of private messages.  In an X on Thursday, Canadian Conservative Party Member of Parliament Jacob Mantle claimed that “every member of Parliament in the country” uses Signal primarily for its safety and privacy features, arguing that the bill would contradict that and allow the government to read everyones messages.  Tiwari the firm “would rather

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