Rachel Payne

Business Editor

Covers: markets, trade, economic trends

Business Editor at Latico News covering markets, trade, economic trends. Georgetown graduate. Two decades covering Capitol Hill and international diplomacy. Known for getting officials on record.

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Georgetown graduate. Two decades covering Capitol Hill and international diplomacy. Known for getting officials on record.

rachel-payne@latesticonews.com

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Blockchain security monitoring center with transaction graphs and crypto price displays in Singapore fintech hub

Cybersecurity

Singapore Advances $10M Malone Lam Crypto Heist Probe as Bitcoin Hits $82,650

Singapore police advance the $10M Malone Lam crypto heist probe with new leads on stolen funds. Bitcoin climbs to $82,650 amid broader crypto security concerns and market resilience.

Rachel Payne|May 6, 2026|4 min read

Smartwatch with secure Bedrock AI agent and crypto charts in abstract tech lab

Gadgets

Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Identity Launches on ECS for $81K BTC Fintech

AWS rolls out Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Identity on ECS, enhancing AI agent security for fintech gadgets amid $81K BTC and neutral crypto markets.

Rachel Payne|May 5, 2026|4 min read

Trading floor with monitors showing Circle stock surge, USDC $77.7B charts, and crypto market data

Fintech

Circle Stock Surge: USDC Hits $77.7B Milestone

Circle stock surges amid key stablecoin announcements, pushing USDC to a $77.7 billion market cap. Neutral crypto sentiment supports fintech growth per verified market data.

Rachel Payne|May 5, 2026|4 min read

White House AI policy meeting with crypto charts, GPU servers, and regulatory maps

AI & Machine Learning

White House AI Vetting Targets 10^26+ FLOPs Models as Crypto Fear Hits 40

White House mandates pre-release vetting for AI models over 10^26 FLOPs (Reuters, Oct 9). Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 40, Bitcoin at $79,942 with $1,600.8B cap (CoinMarketCap, Oct 10).

Rachel Payne|May 4, 2026|3 min read

Senators and aides review AI charts on monitors in modern Capitol hearing room with Bloomberg terminals and server racks

Gadgets

Senators Reintroduce Federal AI Infrastructure Bill as BTC Hits $78K

Bipartisan U.S. senators reintroduced a bill to centralize federal AI compute resources amid global competition. Bitcoin surged to $78,231 (+2.4%) on CoinGecko, signaling tech policy optimism.

Rachel Payne|May 2, 2026|4 min read

Holographic displays of LLM quantization graphs and crypto prices in futuristic edge AI lab

AI & Machine Learning

Advanced Quantization Algorithm Shrinks LLMs 4x, Cuts Power 75%

Advanced quantization algorithm compresses LLMs 4x for smartphones and IoT, slashing power use 75% while enhancing cybersecurity. BTC surges to $78,555 amid fintech AI boom.

Rachel Payne|May 1, 2026|4 min read

Tier IV data center with server racks, cooling systems, monitors displaying crypto charts, and networking equipment under modern lighting

Cybersecurity

Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Leave CVE-2026-31431 Unpatched in 6.12 LTS

Linux kernel vulnerabilities expose 6.12 LTS to unpatched CVE-2026-31431 root exploit, disclosed April 30, 2026. Fintech risks rise as Bitcoin hits $77,107 amid crypto volatility.

Rachel Payne|May 1, 2026|5 min read

Futuristic holographic displays of agentic AI securing fintech operations amid crypto charts, threat shields, and server racks

Cybersecurity

Netomi Secures $110M Series C for Agentic AI Cybersecurity

Netomi $110 million Series C funding bolsters agentic AI platforms for secure customer service in fintech. Amid crypto fear with Fear & Greed Index at 29, it enhances defenses against AI threats.

Rachel Payne|Apr 30, 2026|4 min read

Technicians in cleanroom suits assemble fiber optic transceivers on production line amid testing equipment and control monitors in high-tech facility

Gadgets

$21M Applied Optoelectronics Grant Funds $280M Texas Plant

Applied Optoelectronics Inc. secures a $21 million federal grant to build a $280 million optoelectronics facility in Sugar Land, Texas. The plant boosts U.S. fiber optics production for AI data centers and 5G networks.

Rachel Payne|Apr 30, 2026|3 min read

Cybersecurity

AI Super-Hackers Trigger Business Cybersecurity Race as BTC Dips to $76K

AI super-hackers automate phishing and exploits with machine learning, pushing businesses to upgrade cyber defenses. Bitcoin falls 2.1% to $76,095, Fear & Greed Index at 29 per CoinGecko.

Rachel Payne|Apr 30, 2026|4 min read

Cybersecurity

Ramp Sheets AI Flaw Exposes Financial Data as Bitcoin Drops 1.6% to $75,723

Trail of Bits reveals Ramp Sheets AI vulnerability that leaks unencrypted financial data via insecure Google Sheets APIs. Bitcoin falls to $75,723 amid rising fintech cybersecurity fears.

Rachel Payne|Apr 30, 2026|5 min read

Engineers troubleshoot open servers in Tier IV data center amid racks, monitors with kernel logs, Bloomberg terminals showing crypto charts

AI & Machine Learning

Linux Kernel 7.0 Preemption Pitfall Paralyzes PostgreSQL: Risks to Enterprise AI and Fintech Reliability

Linux kernel 7.0's preemption changes stalled PostgreSQL databases. Enterprises face reliability challenges in AI and fintech workloads.

Rachel Payne|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Developer workspace with monitors running Zed 1.0 code editor, GPU rendering, multiplayer cursors, modern tech office setup

Software

Zed 1.0 Stable Release Powers GPU Editor for 100K Devs

Zed 1.0 reaches stable release after five years, delivering GPU acceleration to 100K+ developers across Mac, Windows, and Linux. Native code tops Electron rivals like VS Code.

Rachel Payne|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Futuristic developer workspace showcasing Warp Terminal, OpenAI AI interfaces, and live crypto charts including BTC at $72,819

Software

Warp Terminal Open-Sources for 1M Developers

Warp Terminal open-sources its codebase after 5 years, empowering 1 million developers. OpenAI sponsors GPT AI tools as Bitcoin surges to $72,819.

Rachel Payne|Apr 29, 2026|3 min read

Engineers collaborate on AI and blockchain screens in a modern Upstate NY tech office overlooking Rochester skyline

AI & Machine Learning

Eon Digital Shifts to AI as Bitcoin Hits $77,245

Eon Digital in Fairport pivots from cryptocurrency to AI and machine learning, strengthening Upstate New York's tech ecosystem. Bitcoin trades at $77,245 amid market fear.

Rachel Payne|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Fintech office with monitors showing Warp terminal, Rust code, crypto charts, and GitHub repo in modern developer environment

Software

Warp Open-Sources Rust Terminal as Bitcoin Hits $76K

Warp releases Rust-based terminal codebase on GitHub, accelerating fintech developer tools. Bitcoin reaches $76,402 (CoinGecko, Oct 11, 2024) with Fear & Greed Index at 26.

Rachel Payne|Apr 29, 2026|4 min read

Fintech

Bitcoin Price Dips to $76,436 as Fear Index Hits 33

Bitcoin price dips to $76,436, down 0.6% on April 28, with Fear & Greed Index at 33 signaling fear. Ethereum rises to $2,294 amid mixed crypto signals and ETF inflows.

Rachel Payne|Apr 28, 2026|4 min read

Biotech lab team analyzes AI-generated 3D models of FABP5 inhibitors on advanced screens in a collaborative high-tech environment.

Software

Artelo Biosciences ScienceMachine Collaboration Cuts AI Drug Timelines 70%

Artelo Biosciences teams with ScienceMachine to use AI and slash FABP5 inhibitor timelines by 70% for cancer and pain treatments. ARTL shares rise 4.2%; BTC dips 0.9% to $76,015.

Rachel Payne|Apr 28, 2026|4 min read

University AI lab with students at monitors showing neural networks, crypto charts, and whiteboards with proficiency benchmarks

Software

Universities Set AI Proficiency Benchmarks for $79K BTC Fintech Jobs

Universities launch AI proficiency standards to equip graduates for fintech roles as BTC hits $79,083. Employers demand skills in neural networks and prompt engineering for crypto analysis.

Rachel Payne|Apr 27, 2026|4 min read

Futuristic air traffic control center featuring AI radar screens, holographic trajectory predictions, and dynamic airspace visualizations in a high-tech FAA facility

AI & Machine Learning

AI Air Traffic Controllers Target FAA's 3,000 Shortage, Ignite Safety Fears

FAA advances AI air traffic controllers to fill 3,000 vacancies amid union safety concerns. BTC holds at $62,072 as markets stay neutral (Fear & Greed 50).

Rachel Payne|Apr 27, 2026|4 min read

Washington Post newsroom with AI privacy analysis on monitors, urban skyline view, and editorial collaboration scene

AI & Machine Learning

Washington Post AI Test Unmasks 5 Users in 22 Minutes

Washington Post journalist Drew Harwell unmasks anonymous online users in 22 minutes using AI tools on public data. The experiment raises alarms for fintech privacy and crypto pseudonymity, spurring regulatory debates.

Rachel Payne|Apr 26, 2026|5 min read

Trading floor monitors Bitcoin at $77,905 charts amid market data streams and skyline

Fintech

Bitcoin Fortune Hits $77,905 with $1.56T Cap: Fear & Greed at 33 Signals Decade-Long Gains

Bitcoin reaches $77,905 fortune with $1.56 trillion market cap. Fear & Greed Index at 33 per Alternative.me highlights scarcity tech and ETF inflows driving long-term accumulation over Ethereum.

Rachel Payne|Apr 26, 2026|4 min read

Trading floor monitors display Bitcoin sell-off charts and Trump Iran news amid market volatility

Gadgets

Bitcoin Sell-Off Hits $78K Low After Trump Snubs Kushner-Witkoff Iran Talks Trip

Bitcoin plunges to $78,035 amid a 1.8% sell-off following President Trump's cancellation of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's Iran diplomacy trip, as reported by CoinDesk. The Fear & Greed Index drops to 33, signaling widespread market fear.

Rachel Payne|Apr 26, 2026|3 min read

Fintech

Trump Crypto Event at Mar-a-Lago as Fear & Greed Hits 33

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago amid Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33. Bitcoin holds $77,447 while DOGE drops to $0.10.

Rachel Payne|Apr 26, 2026|4 min read

Compact WisdPi 10 GbE USB adapter connected to Framework 13 laptop displaying 9.5 Gbps speeds on desk with tech gear

Gadgets

WisdPi $80 10 GbE USB Adapter Hits 9.5 Gbps

WisdPi's $80 10 GbE USB adapter delivers 9.5 Gbps on desktops and 6-7 Gbps on Framework 13 laptops. It beats pricier Thunderbolt rivals while running cooler.

Rachel Payne|Apr 26, 2026|3 min read

Pro audio racks with Rodecaster Duo on trading floor amid crypto price charts and SSH vulnerability alerts

Cybersecurity

Audio Interface SSH Flaw Gives Rodecaster Duo Root Access in 10 Minutes

Rodecaster Duo's audio interface SSH flaw enables root access in 10 minutes using HID report 1 and standard tools. This IoT vulnerability threatens pro audio gear in studios, trading floors, and crypto broadcasts.

Rachel Payne|Apr 25, 2026|3 min read

Cybersecurity

Vercel OAuth Breach Exposes Dev Secrets Over 2 Months

Vercel disclosed a 2-month OAuth breach from Context.ai's Lumma Stealer infection. Attackers accessed environment variables holding API keys, prompting token rotations amid cloud risks.

Rachel Payne|Apr 22, 2026|4 min read

Modern law firm conference room with monitors showing AI legal docs and crypto charts

AI & Machine Learning

AI Hallucinations Force Sullivan & Cromwell $75K BTC Apology

Sullivan & Cromwell apologizes after AI hallucinations created fake case citations in a court filing. Incident highlights legal tech risks with BTC at $75,843.

Rachel Payne|Apr 21, 2026|3 min read

Modern law office desk with Bloomberg Bitcoin charts at $75,027, AI hallucination screens crossed out, and crypto law books in tense fintech atmosphere

AI & Machine Learning

Sullivan & Cromwell Apologizes for AI Hallucinations as BTC Dips to $75,027

Sullivan & Cromwell apologizes after AI hallucinations generated fake citations in a federal court filing. Bitcoin falls to $75,027 with Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33, underscoring fintech AI risks.

Rachel Payne|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

Trading floor monitors show Bitcoin charts at $76K, gold prices, Fear & Greed Index at 33, and shifts to gold-backed cryptocurrency amid inflation fears

Gadgets

Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency Outshines $76K Bitcoin Amid Inflation Fears

Investors pivot from $76,412 Bitcoin to gold-backed cryptocurrency like PAXG amid inflation fears and a Crypto Fear & Greed Index of 33, according to The Motley Fool.

Rachel Payne|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

Fintech

US Crypto Adoption Rebounds: Bitcoin Leads at $75,903

US crypto adoption recovers with Bitcoin at $75,903 up 1.9%, per PYMNTS.com. Ethereum gains 1.7% amid Fear & Greed Index at 33.

Rachel Payne|Apr 21, 2026|3 min read

Dynamic auction room with bidders eyeing AI-generated abstract art on screen amid blockchain provenance checks

Gadgets

Holland & Knight Warns $65B AI Art Market of Copyright Crises

Holland & Knight warns the $65B AI art market faces copyright disputes and authenticity challenges from generative AI tools. Galleries and auctions adopt blockchain as lawsuits escalate.

Rachel Payne|Apr 21, 2026|3 min read

Glowing custom AI chips and neural network diagrams on lab workbench amid server lights

AI & Machine Learning

Marvell Google AI Chips Talks Fuel 5.2% Shares Rally

Marvell Technology shares jumped 5.2% to $76.45 after Reuters revealed talks with Google for two custom AI ASICs. The deal challenges Nvidia dominance as Bitcoin hits $76,243.

Rachel Payne|Apr 20, 2026|3 min read

Cybersecurity

Vercel Security Incident Exposes 580 Records, ShinyHunters Demands $2M

Vercel confirms hackers accessed internal systems in a security incident, stealing 580 employee records. ShinyHunters demands $2 million ransom as developers scramble to rotate tokens amid crypto market jitters.

Rachel Payne|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

AI lab with screens showing climate risk simulations and cyber threat networks amid collaborative teams and tech setups

Reviews

AI Risk Response Breaks Gridlock: BTC $75K, Fear at 29

AI risk response overcomes policy paralysis on climate and cyber threats. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 29 as Bitcoin surges to $75,272 high.

Rachel Payne|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Abstract AI safety lab with monitors showing prompts, neural graphs, server rack, and Anthropic-branded elements in high-tech environment

Fintech

Claude Opus 4.7 Launches Safer Prompts as Crypto Fear Hits 29

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7 with enhanced system prompts for AI safety in fintech. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 29, BTC at $74,722 per CoinGecko Oct 10, 2024.

Rachel Payne|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

AI Governance Summit podium with Fear & Greed Index at 29, BTC drop charts, fintech workforce visuals, blurred executives, alpine views

AI & Machine Learning

Dan Schulman Urges AI Job Cuts Transparency as BTC Drops 1.4%, Fear Hits 29

Verizon board member Dan Schulman demands transparency on AI-driven job cuts amid Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 29. Bitcoin falls 1.4% to $74,569, impacting fintech workforce strategies.

Rachel Payne|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Senate briefing room with lawmakers reviewing deepfake detection on screens amid AI policy documents

AI & Machine Learning

Congress Advances No Fakes Act as Bitcoin Drops 2.3% to $74K

Congress pushes bipartisan No Fakes Act through committees to combat AI deepfakes. Bitcoin slides 2.3% to $74,046, Fear & Greed Index at 29 amid tech regulation fears.

Rachel Payne|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Crypto trading floor with terminals showing BTC at $74K, Fear & Greed 27, BNB charts in high-tech finance environment

Reviews

CZ's Memoir Details Binance Rise from Scandals at $74K BTC

CZ's memoir details Binance's journey through scandals to crypto leadership as Bitcoin dips to $74,769 with Fear & Greed Index at 27. Key insights on regulation and future growth.

Rachel Payne|Apr 19, 2026|3 min read

Abstract AI neural networks with health icons, warning signs, and crypto Fear & Greed gauge at 27 on futuristic dashboard

AI & Machine Learning

BBC Exposes AI Chatbot Health Advice Risks as Fear & Greed Hits 27

BBC uncovers deadly errors in AI chatbot health advice from ChatGPT and Gemini. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 27 amid regulatory fears.

Rachel Payne|Apr 19, 2026|3 min read

Futuristic trading floor with AI risk charts, crypto prices at BTC $60,982, Fear Index 39, neural networks, ethicists under dramatic lighting

AI & Machine Learning

AI Existential Risks Surge: Fear Index Hits 39, BTC Drops to $60,982

AI leaders like Geoffrey Hinton warn of superintelligent threats, sparking ethics debates. Crypto Fear & Greed Index falls to 39, Bitcoin at $60,982 amid volatility (Oct 10, 2024).

Rachel Payne|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

Multi-monitor trading desk showing BTC charts at $75k amid volume surge and Fear & Greed at 27

Fintech

Moomoo Ranks Top 10 Cryptocurrency Brokers as BTC Volume Surges 60% in 12 Hours

Moomoo ranks top 10 cryptocurrency brokers by Bitcoin trading volume, which jumped 60% in 12 hours despite a 2.1% BTC price drop to $75,565. Fear & Greed Index hits 27, signaling market fear.

Rachel Payne|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

Modern trading screens showing cryptocurrency brokers volume surge, Bitcoin charts, and market data visualizations

Fintech

Moomoo Leads Cryptocurrency Brokers with 60% Trading Volume Surge in 12 Hours

Moomoo secures 60% of trading volume among top 10 cryptocurrency brokers over the last 12 hours, according to Coinglass data. Bitcoin trades at $75,873 as Fear & Greed Index hits 26, signaling potential accumulation.

Rachel Payne|Apr 18, 2026|3 min read

AI lab with monitors showing tokenization heatmaps, crypto charts, and code in modern office overlooking city skyline

Fintech

Claude 3.5 Tokenizer Costs Surge, Squeezing Devs as BTC Dips 2% to $76K

Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet tokenizer raises costs for developers on complex prompts (June 20 release). Bitcoin slides 2% to $76,259 amid Fear & Greed Index at 26, straining fintech AI budgets.

Rachel Payne|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

Cryptocurrency kiosk in Wisconsin store showing new law fee caps at 15%, BTC at $76K, regulatory badges, and state capitol view

Reviews

Cryptocurrency Kiosks Wisconsin Law Caps Fees at 15% as Bitcoin Hits $76K

Cryptocurrency kiosks Wisconsin law AB340 caps fees at 15%, mandates licenses, and requires disclosures to fight scams. Bitcoin reaches $76,013 with Fear & Greed Index at 26.

Rachel Payne|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

Secure cryptocurrency kiosk displaying Bitcoin fees under Wisconsin regulation in gas station

Cybersecurity

Wisconsin Passes Cryptocurrency Kiosks Regulation After 20% Fee Scam

Wisconsin lawmakers enacted cryptocurrency kiosks regulation after a scam victim's compelling testimony. Bitcoin reaches $77,003 as Fear & Greed Index hits 26 amid kiosk scam surge.

Rachel Payne|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

AI safety lab conference room with dashboards, servers, and tech setup in modern office

AI & Machine Learning

Anthropic Mythos Model Fears Prompt White House Talks as BTC Hits $77K

White House and Anthropic held productive talks on October 9 over Mythos model safety concerns, per BBC. Bitcoin surges 3.5% to $77,293 amid AI governance optimism.

Rachel Payne|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

Paris skyline with blockchain overlays and crypto risk warnings showing prices and Fear Index

Gadgets

9 France Crypto Kidnappings Target Bitcoin Holders in 2024

France reports nine crypto kidnappings in Paris suburbs in 2024, per Reuters police sources. Bitcoin holds at $66,400 amid Fear & Greed Index at 21 signaling extreme fear.

Rachel Payne|Apr 17, 2026|4 min read

Trading floor with Bloomberg terminals showing Bitcoin and crypto price surges amid market volatility

Gadgets

Iran Cryptocurrency Defies Sanctions as BTC Hits $77,305

Iran accelerates cryptocurrency adoption to bypass US sanctions. Bitcoin surges 4.7% to $77,305 amid Fear & Greed Index at 21, with Ethereum up 5.5%.

Rachel Payne|Apr 17, 2026|4 min read

Cybersecurity

OpenAI Cybersecurity Model Expands Access as BTC Hits $75,815

OpenAI cybersecurity model broadens API access after Anthropic's Mythos launch. Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunges to 21 amid escalating digital threats to fintech and Bitcoin at $75,815.

Rachel Payne|Apr 17, 2026|4 min read