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Google Cloud introduced a universal AI agent for the workplace on Thursday, one it says can take a goal, go off and do the work, and return with the finished result. CEO Thomas Kurian presented it at the company's <a href="https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/welcome-to-gemini-at-work-2026" target="_blank" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS" rel="nofollow">Gemini at Work</a> event, saying that "work now starts in the prompt window." The product, simply called the Gemini Agent, works inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Chat and Calendar, and also reaches into Microsoft 365 and Slack. Google says it keeps running in the cloud after you close your laptop, so a single task can stretch across hours or days. The most interesting feature is what Google calls coworker agents. A manager describes a role, such as events coordinator, and Gemini creates an agent with its own Workspace account: an email address, a calendar, Drive storage and a listing in the company directory. This is similar to what other agentic frameworks have explored. For example Grok popularized it with Grok Bot, OpenAI did the same with GPT dots, and Hermes introduced its bots feature offering the same functionality. The new agent connects to Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Snowflake, BigQuery and any server that speaks Model Context Protocol, an open standard that works like a universal plug between AI and software. It also runs on more than Google's own models: Gemini currently orchestrates across Gemini and Claude models from Anthropic, routing each job to the one Google considers the best fit for quality and cost. Letting software act on its own raises obvious safety questions, and Google's answer is to treat each agent like an employee. Every agent gets a cryptographically attested identity, a digital ID verified through cryptography, and every action lands in an audit trail attributed to the agent rather than a person. All agents run inside an Agent Sandbox, a walled-off environment meant to keep software away from the rest of a system, and all their traffic passes through Agent Gateway, which Google describes as an "AI network firewall." Containment has failed before: in July, researchers at Accomplish AI reported that the local mode of <a href="https://decrypt.co/374557/chatgpt-claude-ai-models-escaping-sandboxes-cowork" target="_blank" class="sc-adb616fe-0 dJryYS" rel="nofollow">Claude Cowork</a> could escape its Linux virtual machine on Macs and reach files on the host computer. Cost is the other worry, since agents burn through tokens, the chunks of text that AI models read and write and that customers are billed for. Google says nearly 500 of its customers each processed more than one trillion tokens over the past year, and it added real-time spend caps: when a project hits its limit, the agent pauses until someone clicks to resume. Google did not publish pricing or a general availability date for the Gemini agent. The financial services and lega
Barclays gives SpaceX and Palantir an "Overweight" rating.
CoinWorld news: Barclays initiated coverage of SpaceX and Palantir with "Overweight" ratings, with price targets of $254 and $265, respectively. Analyst Anthony Valentini wrote in a note to clients: "SpaceX and Palantir possess deep competitive moats that can deliver unparalleled growth and margin levels."
Microchip Technology announces
Microchip Technology announced the acquisition of VORAGO Technologies, a Texas-based supplier of radiation-tolerant and radiation-hardened microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Microchip Technology stated that through this acquisition, it expects to gain a larger share of the aerospace and defense and space markets, where investment and demand in defense and commercial space programs are accelerating.
U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 46.3 in October, the lowest since May.
According to news from Bijie.com, a preliminary survey released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed that the U.S. consumer sentiment index fell to 46.3 in October, the lowest level since May. The current economic conditions index dropped sharply from 50.9 in September to 44.7, the lowest level on record. The consumer expectations index rose from 46.3 to 47.3, the first increase since July. The survey showed that consumers expect prices to rise 4.7% over the next year, up from 4.6% in September. Long-term inflation expectations rose to an annual average of 3.5%. Survey director Joanne Hsu said that confidence indices for low-income consumers and those with smaller stock portfolios showed significant declines.
Ledger launches a new feature that lets users borrow stablecoins using Bitcoin.
According to Bijie Network news, Ledger has announced the launch of a new feature that allows users to borrow stablecoins (USDC or USDT) using Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral without giving up self-custody. The service is provided through the on-chain lending network Morpho, and users can operate directly within the app. Every step of each loan must be confirmed on a Ledger hardware device to ensure security. Ledger stated that interest rates are floating, liquidation risk exists, and the lending service is subject to country availability restrictions.
Ostium announces phase two compensation plan, offering USDC installment payouts and equity conversion.
According to news from Bijie, Ostium has released the second-phase compensation plan for liquidity providers, offering two mechanisms for users whose losses exceed 1000 USDC and who did not choose the expedited compensation option. Option A is installment repayment in USDC, with funding sources including recovered funds, revenue sharing from the Ostium protocol and Gateway, and partner incentives. Option B is conversion into Ostium Labs equity. Users who comply with securities regulations can convert their outstanding losses into Ostium Labs equity at the valuation of the next financing round. The second-phase portal is scheduled to launch on October 30. Users can claim the funds allocated under Option A, while users who choose Option B will no longer receive the installment compensation under Option A. Ostium stated that this plan is voluntarily initiated by the official team and does not guarantee full recovery of the lost funds.
Ledger: Over $86 million in crypto assets stolen, investigation underway
CoinWorld data: Ledger is investigating reports of cryptocurrency theft involving customers in Southeast Asia, with researchers tracing losses of more than $86 million to wallets linked to its hardware devices. The company has asked distributor Cryptobilis to suspend sales and shipments pending the investigation. Blockchain investigator Specter identified ten addresses suspected in the thefts, and a dashboard from Arkham Intelligence shows that 98 addresses hold about $86.96 million in digital assets. Ledger has also issued specific guidance to customers who purchased devices through Cryptobilis in the past 90 days, advising those who have not yet completed setup to postpone initializing their devices.
US Treasury Secretary: About $1 billion in cryptocurrency may be seized this week.
According to CoinWorld news, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday at the Washington Npolicy summit that the United States "may" seize about $1 billion in cryptocurrency this week, and said the U.S. side "knows where it is." Bessent said the United States is currently carrying out an operation of "absolute isolation" against Iran, including a maritime blockade, restrictions on air travel, and cutting off land routes. In May of this year, Bessent said that the United States had previously seized a cumulative total of about $1 billion in Iran-related crypto assets. This latest statement points to a new potential seizure operation, but officials have not yet released specific details about the assets.
BlackRock: How tokenized cash is changing money flows in financial markets
According to news from Biquan, Beccy Milchem, BlackRock's Global Head of Cash Distribution, discussed with host Oscar Pulido on a program how tokenized cash is changing the way funds flow through financial markets. They analyzed the differences between stablecoins and tokenized cash, the growing role of digital wallets, and how blockchain can modernize payments and settlement.
US cryptocurrency-related stocks rose broadly, with CRCL leading gains at 7.69%.
According to data from Bijie Network: Recently, cryptocurrency-related stocks in the U.S. stock market have generally risen, with CRCL gaining 7.69%, leading the overall market. Other stocks with relatively strong performance include MSTR up 3.89%, COIN up 5.45%, SBET up 0.23%, BMNR up 1.81%, HOOD up 2.41%, and HYPE treasury company Purr up 0.72%.