Brooklyn's DA dismantles 112 crypto scam servers in aggressive enforcement action while MSCI removes Bitcoin companies from major stock indexes. Shadow AI proliferates as employees deploy unauthorized agents at work. Anthropic's valuation soars to $1.5 trillion, surpassing Apple, as Microsoft claims superior AI efficiency over OpenAI with 75% less computing power.

Friday, October 16, 2026 — 917 words / ~6.1 min

Today's Top Stories:

  1. Brooklyn DA Shuts Down 112 Crypto Scam Servers Before the Feds Could
  2. MSCI Kicks Bitcoin Companies Out of Stock Indexes
  3. Your Employees Are Bringing AI Agents to Work Without Asking
  4. Anthropic's $1.5 Trillion Valuation Makes It More Valuable Than Apple
  5. Microsoft's AI Chief Claims They Beat OpenAI Using 75% Less Computing Power