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AI & Enterprise
Japan\'s three megabanks expected to secure access to Anthropic\'s Mythos within two weeks
Japan\'s three megabanks are expected to secure access to Anthropic\'s AI model Mythos within two weeks, Reuters reported. A source familiar with the matter said Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are likely to obtain access. The banks declined to comment and Anthropic did not respond, Reuters said. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said a public-private working group would be set up this week.
AI & Enterprise
Japan finance minister to meet three megabanks to discuss risks from Anthropic\'s Mythos
Japan will hold a meeting involving the country\'s three megabanks and other senior financial officials to review potential risks from Anthropic\'s AI model Mythos. CoinPost reported that Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will meet executives from Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho to share awareness of related risks. Attendance by BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda and other industry leaders is being coordinated, and the Financial Services Agency proposed the meeting.
Crypto
XRP bullish outlook for 2026: four reasons the market is watching
XRP is emerging as a key focus in the crypto market in early 2026 after posting a 25 percent rise since the start of January. Cointelegraph cited four supportive factors: ETF inflows, strong social indicators, rising on-chain activity and expanding partnerships. Data cited showed about $100 million flowing into four spot XRP ETFs. XRP balances on Binance fell to a two-year low, while XRP Ledger activity increased and transaction fees are burned permanently.