A new MEXC AI Trading Report finds that AI use among crypto traders is widespread, with 84.8 percent of surveyed users saying they relied on AI for research or trading in the previous six months. Among younger traders aged 18 to 34, adoption climbed to 88.5 percent, while those 45 and older came in at 69.9 percent. Most users said they turned to AI for preparatory tasks like news summarization rather than handing full control over to automated systems.
The report, published on October 15 from MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, also shows that traders want guardrails. About 54 percent of users said they would let AI trade with no more than 20 percent of their account funds, and 95.5 percent supported at least one mandatory protective measure. Risk limits boosted willingness to allow automated trading from 55 percent to 71.8 percent, according to analysis contributed by Hacken.
Separately, Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint rolled out new tools aimed at helping organizations use AI safely inside Microsoft 365. The 365 Permission Manager makes access and sharing structures visible across SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams, while a Tenant Risk Exposure feature gives administrators a visual overview of potential problems. A new Explainability feature in Email Live Tracking helps security teams understand how email assessments are made.
On the cybersecurity front, AI-armed hackers hit corporate Japan hard, causing over 500 reported breaches in a single year. A ransomware attack on IDC Frontier on October 7 disrupted systems used by 495 companies and local authorities, and railway operator JR East confirmed that over 6 million customer accounts were compromised. Used book retailer BookOff said data belonging to 6.43 million members was leaked.
In the enterprise AI hardware space, Dell shares fell 11 percent after Barclays downgraded Dell, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and NetApp. Barclays said enterprise revenues appear more tied to higher memory costs than to genuine AI adoption, noting that businesses typically devote only about 5 percent of IT budgets to AI, with roughly a quarter of that going to hardware. Oracle, Super Micro and CoreWeave also saw stock declines.
Google is moving inline links higher in its AI search results and launching link carousels for timely articles. New partners include Axios, CNN and the Financial Times. The changes are designed to give publishers more visibility and help users find relevant information faster.
OpenAI UK Ltd records show that 110 staff at its London office shared £87 million in salaries and £168 million in shares during 2025, averaging about £2.3 million per employee. The highest pay went to AI researchers working on models like Astra, and the London office is OpenAI's largest international research hub.
USC researchers introduced PISTA, an AI spreadsheet agent that lets users branch, edit and undo AI decisions in real time. The tool, which received $100,000 in funding from Microsoft, was built by professor Chattopadhyay and PhD student Sabouri to make AI spreadsheet work more transparent. The team hopes PISTA will eventually become an Excel add-in.
Key Takeaways
- MEXC report finds 84.8 percent of crypto users used AI for research or trading in the prior six months, with adoption reaching 88.5 percent among those aged 18 to 34.
- 54 percent of surveyed crypto traders would let AI trade with no more than 20 percent of their account funds, and 95.5 percent support at least one protective measure.
- Risk limits increase willingness to allow automated trading from 55 percent to 71.8 percent, according to Hacken analysis in the MEXC AI Trading Report.
- Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint launched 365 Permission Manager, Tenant Risk Exposure and Explainability in Email Live Tracking for Microsoft 365 users.
- AI-armed hackers caused over 500 breaches in Japan in one year, including a ransomware attack on IDC Frontier that affected 495 companies and compromised over 6 million JR East customer accounts.
- Dell shares fell 11 percent after Barclays downgraded AI hardware makers, citing weak correlation between enterprise AI budgets and real adoption.
- Google is raising inline links in AI search results and adding Axios, CNN and Financial Times as new partners for link carousels.
- OpenAI's London office paid 110 staff an average of £2.3 million each in 2025, combining salaries and share awards.
- USC's PISTA tool, funded with $100,000 from Microsoft, lets spreadsheet users branch and undo AI decisions in real time.
- A new study finds that replacing human teammates with AI can weaken trust and coordination, a phenomenon researchers call relationslipping.
MEXC Report Shows 85 Percent of Crypto Traders Use AI
A MEXC report based on 3,464 valid responses found that 84.8 percent of crypto users had used AI to analyze or trade digital assets in the previous six months. Younger traders aged 18 to 34 adopted AI at a rate of 88.5 percent compared with 69.9 percent for those 45 and older. Most users relied on AI for preparation tasks like news summarization rather than direct trade execution. Only 54 percent would allow AI to trade with no more than 20 percent of their account funds.
MEXC Study Finds AI Use High but Control Limited
The MEXC AI Trading Report found that 84.8 percent of surveyed crypto users had used AI for research or trading in the prior six months. Risk limits increased willingness to let AI trade automatically from 55 percent to 71.8 percent. Hacken contributed analysis showing withdrawal restrictions alone cannot prevent losses from agents with trading access. The report was released from MUTSAMUDU, Comoros on October 15, 2026.
MEXC AI Report Shows Traders Prefer Limits on Automation
The MEXC AI Trading Report revealed that 84.8 percent of respondents used AI for digital asset analysis or trading in the previous six months. 54 percent of users would authorize AI to trade with no more than 20 percent of their account assets. 95.5 percent of respondents supported at least one mandatory protective measure. The report was published on October 15, 2026 from MUTSAMUDU, Comoros.
MEXC Reports AI Adoption Grows Among Crypto Traders
According to the MEXC AI Trading Report, 84.8 percent of surveyed crypto users had used AI for research or trading in the previous six months. 65.9 percent of AI users said they acted on its recommendations at least sometimes. 46.2 percent preferred exchanges offer safety settings users can choose to enable. The report included a security contribution from Hacken and was released October 15, 2026.
Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint Adds Tools for Secure AI Use in Microsoft 365
Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint introduced new security capabilities for organizations using Microsoft 365 to support safe AI adoption. The 365 Permission Manager makes access and sharing structures visible across SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams. A new Tenant Risk Exposure feature gives administrators a visual overview of permission and sharing risks. The company also launched Explainability in Email Live Tracking to help security teams understand email assessments.
Proofpoint MSP Platform Adds New Tools for Secure AI Use in Microsoft 365
Proofpoint MSP Platform introduced new security features to help organizations adopt AI safely within Microsoft 365. The updates include 365 Permission Manager and Tenant Risk Exposure to help administrators see and control access risks across SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams. New Explainability in Email Live Tracking makes email security assessments easier to understand. An AI-powered Security Awareness Service now extends automated training to Microsoft Teams through the AI.MY assistant.
AI-Powered Hackers Overwhelm Corporate Japan's Cyber Defenses
AI-armed hackers have broken through corporate Japan's weak cyber defenses, causing over 500 reported breaches in one year. A ransomware attack on IDC Frontier on October 7 paralyzed systems used by 495 companies and local authorities. Railway operator JR East confirmed over 6 million customer accounts were compromised. Used book retailer BookOff also reported data belonging to 6.43 million members being leaked.
Dell Shares Fall 11% as Barclays Downgrades AI Hardware Makers
Dell shares fell 11% after Barclays downgraded Dell, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and NetApp over concerns about enterprise AI spending. Barclays said strong enterprise revenues are more tied to higher memory costs than to real AI adoption. Businesses typically allocate only 5% of IT budgets to AI, and about a quarter of that goes to hardware. Other companies like Oracle, Super Micro and CoreWeave also saw stock declines.
Team Dynamics Weaken When Employees Use AI Instead of Colleagues
A new study shows that using AI as a teammate can weaken team dynamics. While AI use made employees feel teammates had more specialized knowledge, it also reduced trust between colleagues and hurt their ability to coordinate. This displacement of teammates with AI can lead to what researchers call relationslipping, or the gradual weakening of team relationships. The findings highlight a tradeoff between AI efficiency and team cohesion.
Global Finance Announces Second Annual AI in Finance Award Winners
Global Finance announced the Round II winners of the second-annual AI in Finance Awards in partnership with CGI. The ceremony took place on October 13 at Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Winners included regional and global honorees for best Corporate/Institutional and Consumer AI Banks. A full report will be published in the December print and digital editions and online at GFMag.com.
Vincentians can take free online AI courses starting November 2026
A series of 5 online AI courses will launch for developers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from November 2026 to May 2027. The courses cover neural networks, training, usage, and hosting. They will be facilitated by Gamal Crichton, a Vincentian AI scientist with a PhD from Cambridge. Each course costs EC 50 with discounts available for multiple courses.
Google brings inline links higher in AI search results
Google is updating its AI search results to show inline links higher up and more frequently. The company is also rolling out link carousels for timely articles and adding new partners. Partners include Axios, CNN, and the Financial Times. The changes aim to highlight publishers and help users find relevant information faster.
OpenAI London staff earned average of £2.3m each in 2025
OpenAI UK Ltd records show 110 staff in London shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares during 2025. Each employee earned an average of £2,318,181, which is 58 times the median UK full-time earnings. The highest pay went to AI researchers working on models like Astra. The company's London office is its largest international research hub.
New PISTA AI tool lets spreadsheet users branch and undo changes
USC researchers developed PISTA, an AI spreadsheet agent that lets users branch, edit, and undo AI decisions in real time. The tool was created by professor Chattopadhyay and PhD student Sabouri to make AI spreadsheet work more transparent. PISTA received $100,000 in funding from Microsoft. The researchers hope it will become an Excel add-in.
Sources
- MEXC AI Trading Report Reveals 85% of Crypto Traders Use AI, But Most Limit Its Control Over Funds
- MEXC AI Trading Report Reveals 85% of Crypto Traders Use AI, But Most Limit Its Control Over Funds
- MEXC AI Trading Report Reveals 85% of Crypto Traders Use AI, But Most Limit Its Control Over Funds
- MEXC AI Trading Report Reveals 85% of Crypto Traders Use AI, But Most Limit Its Control Over Funds
- Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint introduces new capabilities to support secure AI adoption for organisations using Microsoft 365
- Proofpoint MSP Platform Introduces New Capabilities to Support Secure AI Adoption for Organizations Using Microsoft 365
- AI-armed hackers tear through corporate Japan’s neglected defences
- Dell Shares Slide 11% as Barclays Downgrades AI Hardware Makers
- Team Dynamics Weaken When Employees Turn to AI instead of Colleagues
- PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The Second-Annual AI In Finance Awards Global And Regional Honorees For 2026, In Partnership With CGI
- Short online AI courses for Vincentians
- Google is making inline links more prominent in AI responses
- OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
- New AI Spreadsheet Tool Lets You Branch, Edit and Undo and Fix Mistakes as It Goes - USC Viterbi
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