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- 1Bulgarian National Bank Warns Bank Tax Could Raise Cost of Credit▼BNB Warns Bank Tax Could Raise Cost of Credit
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has warned that a proposed tax on banks could lead to higher borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. The central bank cautions that taxing the banking sector may push lenders to pass the added burden on to clients through more expensive credit. The warning comes amid ongoing debate over fiscal measures in Bulgaria's budget policy.
- 2Brian Chesky Says Airbnb Experiences Is Cracking Local Demand▼Brian Chesky's Contrarian Approach to Airbnb Experiences: 'We’ve Now Started to Crack Locals'
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the company's Experiences business is gaining traction with local users, telling Skift the company has 'started to crack locals'. He framed the push as a contrarian approach to expanding beyond lodging into activities and services, a key part of his strategy to turn Airbnb into a broader travel and lifestyle platform.
- 3Fort Lauderdale Airbnb break-in ends in shootout, two charged with attempted murder▼Fort Lauderdale Airbnb break-in ends in shootout, 2 accused of attempted murder
A break-in at a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb rental ended in a shootout, and two people are now facing attempted murder charges. Authorities say the suspects entered the property before shots were fired, and the case remains under investigation as more details about the exchange of gunfire and any injuries are sought.
- 4Airbnb adds travel map and social features to boost discovery▼Airbnb rolls out travel map and social connections to drive discovery
Airbnb has introduced a travel map feature and social connection tools designed to help users discover destinations and accommodations through friends and other travellers. The update, reported by travel industry outlet PhocusWire, signals the company's push to make its platform more of a discovery and inspiration tool rather than solely a booking service, as competition in the travel sector intensifies.
- 5Bitget hit by $387.5 million breach via third-party appliance zero-days●Bitget suffered a CRITICAL breach ($387.5M stolen) via zero-days in two 3rd-party security appliances. Hot/warm wallets
Crypto exchange Bitget has suffered a major security breach with roughly $387.5 million stolen, attributed to exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in two third-party security appliances. Hot and warm wallets holding ETH, XRP, BNB, AVAX, USDT and USDC were affected. Security researchers are urging organisations using similar appliances to suspend them and monitor vendor advisories for patches.
- 6Airbnb rolls out AI search and social features●Airbnb Herbst-Update: KI-Suche, Social-Funktionen und mehr Airbnb stellt sein Herbst-Update vor. Die größten Neuerungen
Airbnb has announced its autumn update, introducing its biggest changes to date: an AI-powered search function, a new feature that lets users connect and plan trips with friends, and additional offerings on the platform. The German tech press is covering the announcement, highlighting the AI search and social networking tools as the standout additions for travellers.
- 7Robotics startup takes over massive sublease from Airbnb●Robotics startup takes massive sublease from Airbnb as physical AI race picks up steam
A robotics startup has taken a large sublease from Airbnb, according to a report by The Real Deal. The deal highlights growing demand for office space from companies working on physical AI, as the race to build embodied AI systems accelerates and robotics firms expand operations.
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Airbnb has announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities along with additional social features for its platform. The update signals the company's continued push into AI to help users find accommodations more naturally, while the social tools point to a broader strategy of making the app more community-driven.
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Airbnb has issued its 2026 fall update through its official newsroom, outlining the company's latest plans and changes. The announcement did not specify details in the available coverage, so the specific features, policies or markets covered remain unknown. Travel watchers typically follow these seasonal updates for news on pricing, hosting rules and new services.