Microsoft has introduced the AI-powered COPILOT function in Excel, allowing users to automate tasks like data classification, summarization, and content generation. This tool utilizes natural language prompts and ensures data privacy. It is currently available for Microsoft 365 Copilot users.

Analysts at K33 Research warned of impending volatility
The ETH/BTC ratio has risen above 0.037, reaching a yearly high. This is stated in a new report by K33 Research, writes The Block.
Ethereum outpaces Bitcoin in growth rates. Since June, Ether has increased by 70%, while the first

DeepSeek has released a new AI model V3.1
The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has updated its flagship AI model V3 and removed the mention of the reasoning neural network R1 in the chatbot. This is reported by SCMP.
The company announced the release of V3.1 on WeChat. The update expands the model's context window to 128,000 tokens, allows

Two mining pools captured 51% of the bitcoin hash rate.
Mining pools Foundry USA and AntPool control more than half of the hash rate of the first cryptocurrency network, opening up the possibility for a 51% attack. This was stated by WhaleWire CEO Jacob King.
> Two Bitcoin mining pools now control over 51% of the network. The

US authorities have targeted the stocks of AI chipmakers.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is considering the possibility of the government acquiring a stake in Intel and other chip manufacturers in exchange for cash grants under the CHIPS Act. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources.
CHIPS Act — a law enacted in

The study revealed Americans' concerns related to AI.
U.S. citizens are deeply concerned about the progress in the field of artificial intelligence and its implications for unemployment. This is evidenced by the results of a study by Reuters and Ipsos.
71% of respondents are concerned that AI will forever deprive many people

OpenAI has launched an affordable subscription called ChatGPT GO in India, priced at $4.6, offering significantly increased message limits, image generation, file uploads, and enhanced memory. Expansion to other regions is planned after user feedback.

Short-term Bitcoin holders have realized losses for the first time since January.
Short-term holders of the first cryptocurrency (STH) have started selling their assets at a loss for the first time since January 2025. This was reported by the analyst CryptoQuant under the pseudonym Kripto Mevsimi.
According to him, the SOPR metric for this category

The new Circle blockchain has received support from custodian Fireblocks.
The USDC issuing company Circle integrates its own Layer 1 network Arc with the institutional platform Fireblocks.
> Circle’s @Arc has landed on the Fireblocks Network 🔥
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> Where stablecoins and the global financial

Experts have dismissed Altman's concerns regarding the existence of an AI bubble.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes that the artificial intelligence market is in a bubble. He made this statement to a small group of journalists, writes The Verge.
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> "When bubbles arise, smart people become overly inspired

In Beijing, a three-day robot competition featured 280 teams from 16 countries showcasing humanoid robots in various disciplines, including running and soccer. The Unitree H1 robot won the 1500-meter race, while errors and humorous moments occurred on the field. Unitree Robotics secured 11 medals, including four golds. The next games are scheduled for August 2026.

Kaiwa Technology in China plans to launch a humanoid robot with an artificial womb for gestation by 2026. Priced under $13,900, it offers an alternative to traditional pregnancy, having undergone successful animal tests. Ethical concerns are being addressed with authorities.

Whale Watching. How to profit from the movements of large players - Whalepro explains.
Whales control thousands of bitcoins and move the market with their trades. However, most traders cannot effectively utilize data on their activity. Users often find it difficult to understand the motives of large players.

GPT-5 — breakthrough, failure or mediocrity?
On August 7, OpenAI released its new flagship AI model GPT-5. The product is positioned as the first "unified" neural network that combines a mode of sequential reasoning and quick responses.
The CEO of the startup, Sam Altman, called GPT-5 "the best model in the world."

Anthropic has implemented a feature in its chatbots, Claude Opus 4 and 4.1, allowing them to end conversations in cases of harmful user interactions. This measure aims to enhance the AI's well-being and safety. The bots show a clear aversion to violence and exhibit stress when faced with harmful content.