Hacker News Recap January 9th, 2026 | Anthropic blocks third-party use of Claude Code subscriptions
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Jan 10, 2026 Anthropic has made waves by blocking third-party use of Claude Code subscriptions, stirring strong community reactions. Meanwhile, Vietnam has enforced a ban on rooted phones accessing banking apps, raising questions about compliance. Italy has imposed a hefty fine on Cloudflare related to DNS filtering, igniting discussions on piracy measures. A fun memory game has emerged to help users learn piano by ear, while the EU is seeking feedback on open source policies. Notably, an AI system autonomously solved an Erdős math problem, showcasing AI's growing capabilities.
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Anthropic Tightens Control Over Claude Code
- Anthropic now requires users to access Claude Code directly rather than via third-party integrations.
- This change concentrates control and may reduce innovation in developer workflows.
Vietnam Bans Rooted Phones From Banking
- Vietnam banned rooted phones from using any banking apps to improve transaction security.
- The move highlights the trade-off between device freedom and regulatory security requirements.
Cloudflare Faces Italy Fine Over DNS Filtering
- Italy fined Cloudflare €14 million over refusing to filter piracy domains via 1.1.1.1.
- The case underscores tensions between internet freedom and local legal duties for infrastructure providers.