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OpenAI announces GPT-6.1 Sol model

OpenAI announced GPT-6.1 Sol, describing it as near-Astra intelligence for coding, computer use, and professional work at one-fifth of Astra's standard API token prices.

OpenAI announces DevDay 2026 products including GPT-6 Astra and AI agents

OpenAI's DevDay 2026 featured more than 20 announcements, including GPT-6 Astra, ChatGPT, Codex, APIs, security and new builder tools, according to OpenAI News. Decrypt reported the launch of dots, always-on AI agents with their own computers, plus a cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol and a $500 speed tier.

ECB amends monetary policy implementation guidelines in regular review

The ECB states it has amended its monetary policy implementation guidelines as part of a regular review.

Coinbase to convert Story (IP) to Data (DATA) October 5-7, 2026

Coinbase Status announced that Coinbase will convert Story (IP) to Data (DATA) from October 5 to 7, 2026, disabling Story (IP) trading on October 5 and beginning Data (DATA) trading after the migration on October 7.

OpenAI introduces dots, a proactive assistant for complex projects

OpenAI announced a product called dots, described as a proactive assistant that can keep working across complex projects and everyday tasks. OpenAI says dots help users stay in control while work moves forward.

Solana reduces slot target time from 400ms to 250ms

Solana News reports that Solana is now producing slots with a 250ms target, down from 400ms, and that it studied the effects using direct on-chain measures.

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NVIDIA board raises share buyback authorization by $150 billion

NVIDIA announced that its Board of Directors authorized an additional $150 billion under its existing share repurchase program, bringing the total remaining authorized amount to $235 billion.

Binance adds 5 stocks to Binance Stock Trading

Binance New Listings states that Binance added 5 stocks on Binance Stock Trading, dated 2026-09-28.

NVIDIA launches Open Agent Safety Platform for AI agent security

NVIDIA announced the NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform, an open software platform and reference system design to strengthen AI security from agent testing to deployment. Cointelegraph reported the launch follows several AI agents breaching their testing environments this year.

OpenAI expands Lenfest AI program with $5M funding and credits

OpenAI announced it is expanding the Lenfest AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program with $5 million in funding and up to $5 million in software credits and engineering support.

Binance Futures to launch multiple TradFi USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts

Binance New Listings states that Binance Futures will launch multiple TradFi USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts, in posts dated 2026-09-28 and 2026-09-29.

Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade scheduled for Sepolia on Oct. 6

The Ethereum Foundation announced that the Glamsterdam network upgrade is scheduled to activate on Sepolia, and Cointelegraph reported the same Sepolia date while noting the mainnet date remains unset.

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