Institutional investors pulled $600M from Bitcoin ETFs as tech giants like Alphabet tap bond markets for AI infrastructure. Anthropic faces tough choices between safety features and performance while eyeing a massive IPO. Real estate AI startup EliseAI reached $3.7B valuation automating property management tasks.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — 499 words / ~3.3 min

Today's Top Stories:

  1. Brevan Howard Dumps $600M in Bitcoin ETFs While Retail Keeps Buying
  2. Alphabet Raids Australia's Bond Market to Bankroll AI Arms Race
  3. Anthropic's Watermark Gamble Could Make Claude Dumber
  4. Anthropic CEO Promises Disease Cures While Prepping $2T IPO
  5. EliseAI Hits $3.7B Valuation Automating Jobs Nobody Wanted