Blockchain
Germany’s largest regional development bank, NRW.BANK, has taken a major step into the digital future by issuing a €100 million blockchain-based bond using the Polygon network. Announced via Polygon’s official X account on July 10, the move marks one of the most significant blockchain bond issuances by
Finance
Over $5 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire today, setting the stage for potential volatility across the crypto markets. Despite Bitcoin showing strength in the U.S. trading session, early movement during Friday’s European hours could be choppy as traders react to this
AI
Google’s New Medical AI Models Are Free, Powerful, and Built for Real-World Use In a move that could reshape how artificial intelligence is used in medicine, Google has released a suite of open-source AI models—MedGemma 27B, MedGemma 4B, and MedSigLIP—specifically designed for healthcare. Unlike many commercial models
Security
Robinhood Crypto Faces Scrutiny Over Allegedly Misleading Cost Claims Robinhood Crypto, the digital asset arm of trading platform Robinhood Markets, is under investigation by Florida’s attorney general for allegedly misleading customers about the true cost of trading on its platform. Attorney General James Uthmeier Fights for Florida Crypto Investors,
Whether you’re just getting into crypto or have years of trading experience, technical indicators are key tools for making sense of price action. They help traders cut through the noise, spot potential entry and exit points, and better understand market trends. But with so many out there, which indicators
Security
Nicholas Truglia, a convicted cryptocurrency scammer, has been handed an additional 12-year prison sentence after failing to pay court-ordered restitution tied to a $20 million crypto theft. The latest sentencing comes nearly two years after Truglia pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In 2022, he received an 18-month
Blockchain
Jack Ma-Backed Ant International Eyes USDC Integration, Pending U.S. Regulatory Approval Ant International—the global payments arm of Jack Ma’s Ant Group—is preparing to integrate USDC, the world’s second-largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, into its AntChain blockchain, according to a report from Bloomberg. The move, still contingent on
Finance
BIT Mining Bets Big on Solana in Strategic Pivot In a major shift from its roots in Bitcoin mining, NYSE-listed BIT Mining has announced plans to pivot into the Solana ecosystem, with a goal to raise up to $300 million to build a SOL-based treasury. The move signals a broader
What Makes an NFT "Non-Fungible"? In everyday terms, “non-fungible” means something can’t be swapped for another item of equal value because it’s one-of-a-kind. Unlike money—where one $10 bill is worth the same as any other—non-fungible items are unique. Think of original paintings, rare baseball
AI
When it comes to evaluating AI-generated code, functional accuracy has long been the gold standard. But what about user experience—the look, feel, and usability that make digital tools actually enjoyable? Tencent thinks it's time for a change, and it just introduced a new benchmark, ArtifactsBench, to fill
NFT
Is the NFT market making a comeback? It might be too soon to call, but Snoop Dogg’s latest drop is making waves. The rapper’s new non-fungible token (NFT) collection launched on Telegram Wednesday and sold out in just 30 minutes—defying widespread skepticism that NFTs are yesterday’s
Finance
A new BNB-focused treasury company is in the works, with ambitions to go public on a major U.S. stock exchange—backed by YZi Labs, the venture arm closely linked to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. In a joint announcement on Wednesday, YZi Labs confirmed its support for 10X