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Starknet v0.14.4 goes live on mainnet with bigger proofs and gas tweaks

Starknet's upgrade enhances scalability and efficiency, potentially boosting developer adoption and impacting STRK token dynamics in the ecosystem. Th...

Conduit sues Tether over $2.76 million in frozen USDT

The lawsuit highlights potential counterparty risks in stablecoin transactions, raising concerns about asset control and legal recourse. The post Cond...

Nvidia approaches $6 trillion market cap as stock hits record high

Nvidia approached a $6 trillion market cap after hitting a record high, extending its 2026 rally as tokenized NVDA products expand across crypto marke...

Atlassian and OpenAI expand partnership to bring frontier models into Jira and Confluence

The integration of advanced AI models into Atlassian tools could revolutionize workflow efficiency and decision-making in enterprises. The post Atlass...

Chris Pappas leads New Hampshire Senate race, polls show Democratic edge

A Democratic lead in the New Hampshire Senate race could influence party strategies and voter engagement in upcoming elections nationwide. The post Ch...

Bitcoin needs ETF flows to confirm Fed-driven rally to $93,000, Bitget analyst says

Bitcoin's rally hinges on sustained ETF inflows and market conditions; without these, it risks retreating amid potential economic shifts. The post Bit...

Zcash and Monero lead gains as Bitcoin remains flat

The rise of privacy coins like Zcash and Monero highlights growing investor interest in decentralized finance, despite regulatory challenges. The post...

Startale Japan Launches Japan’s First Digital Bond Paid in Yen Stablecoin

Paxos-issued USDG hits $3.2 billion market cap after 340% yearly jump

USDG's rapid growth highlights the potential for stablecoins to reshape financial ecosystems, but reliance on few partners poses systemic risks. The p...

THORChain co-founder says acting against Bitget hacker was possible but difficult

THORChain co-founder Chad Barraford said validators could act against Bitget hacker funds, but reaching consensus fast enough to stop them would be di...

Strike launches 3.6% interest on cash, paid out in Bitcoin

Strike's Bitcoin interest feature could drive broader crypto adoption by incentivizing users to convert cash savings into Bitcoin assets. The post Str...

Ex-AI lab researchers tell NYC Council humans are checking AI-built systems less often

Decreased human oversight in AI development raises concerns about accountability, potential risks, and the need for robust regulatory measures. The po...

Ether.fi taps Ethena to launch its own US dollar stablecoin

Ether.fi is launching its own USD stablecoin through Ethena Whitelabel, with Ethena managing reserves, minting, redemptions and compliance. The post E...

Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Consolidation Almost Over as the Range Tightens?

XRP is consolidating around $1.50 after a strong rebound from the $1.00 area. The broader structure has improved considerably, but the latest price ac...

Ampersand raises $15M to connect AI agents with legacy enterprise software

Ampersand's funding highlights a shift towards integrating AI with existing enterprise systems, potentially transforming business operations. The post...

Epoch AI study finds China more exposed to semiconductor supply shocks than US

China's semiconductor vulnerability highlights the critical need for diversified supply chains and robust enforcement of export controls globally. The...

Google’s EmbeddingGemma aims to raise the bar for on-device AI

EmbeddingGemma 2's efficiency and multimodal capabilities could revolutionize privacy-focused AI applications on personal devices. The post Google’s E...

Crypto card payments hit a record $12.5 billion as Jupiter Spend chases stablecoin shoppers

The surge in crypto card payments highlights stablecoins' growing role in mainstream finance, potentially reshaping consumer spending habits. The post...

KuCoin Adds Nike, Accenture And Shipping ETF Perpetuals With 20x Leverage

TL;DR KuCoin Futures has launched stock-index perpetual contracts tracking Nike, Accenture and the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF. The contracts are se...

Crypto.com Adds Insilico Terminal For Advanced Spot And Derivatives Trading

TL;DR Crypto.com Exchange has integrated with Insilico Terminal, giving users access to advanced execution tools for spot and derivatives. Supported t...

Binance Adds Four More Stock Perpetuals With Up To 20x Leverage

TL;DR Binance Futures is adding USDT-settled perpetual contracts tracking StablecoinX, Viking Therapeutics, McDonald’s and Akamai. The contracts trade...

Fairshake Backs 32 House Candidates As Crypto Election Spending Ramps Up

TL;DR Fairshake has named 32 U.S. House candidates it plans to support ahead of the November midterms. Six races are receiving $1 million in outside s...

CFTC Lets Exchanges Convert Index Futures Into True Perpetual Contracts

TL;DR CFTC staff has issued temporary no-action relief allowing designated contract markets to convert certain broad-based security index futures into...

Crypto ‘Godfather’ Gets 78 Months For $37M Meta Fraud Scheme

TL;DR Adam Iza, who called himself “The Godfather,” has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. Prosecutors said he stole more than $37 million...

Startale Opens Japan Digital Bond Paying Interest And Principal In JPYSC

TL;DR Startale Japan has opened subscriptions for a one-year digital corporate bond that pays interest and principal in JPYSC. The offering totals ¥99...

Bringin Opens Euro Business Accounts Built Around Self-Custody Bitcoin

TL;DR Bringin has opened an invite-only beta of euro business accounts for companies using Bitcoin and stablecoins. Businesses get a named euro vIBAN ...

Genius Group Restarts Bitcoin Buying With 10 BTC Purchase

TL;DR Genius Group has restarted Bitcoin purchases, buying 10 BTC for approximately $854,000. The company paid an average of $85,364 per Bitcoin acros...

CFTC Opens Rulemaking Push For Retail Leveraged Crypto Markets

TL;DR The CFTC has opened an advanced rulemaking process around retail commodity transactions involving crypto assets. The agency is asking for public...

FinCEN Withdraws Crypto Rules Targeting Mixers And Unhosted Wallets

TL;DR FinCEN has withdrawn two proposed digital-asset rules covering unhosted-wallet transactions and convertible virtual currency mixing. Both propos...

Nano Banana 2.1 briefly appears in Google Flow, but Google has not confirmed a launch

The brief appearance of Nano Banana 2.1 highlights the challenges developers face with unconfirmed tech updates, impacting planning and budgeting. The...