AI
Apple is making its foundational artificial intelligence (AI) model available to third-party developers for the first time, marking a notable shift in its long-standing closed ecosystem. Announced during this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the move gives developers direct access to the on-device large language model powering Apple Intelligence,
Security
In a dramatic escalation of cyber conflict tied to Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions, a pro-Israel hacker group known as Gonjeshke Darande—also called Predatory Sparrow—claims to have permanently destroyed over $90 million in cryptocurrency stolen from Nobitex, Iran’s largest digital asset exchange. The group announced via social platform
Regulation
Canadian digital asset firm SOL Strategies is preparing to enter U.S. markets, filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol STKE. The Ontario-based company, known for its strategic focus on the Solana blockchain,
Markets
In a major step forward for real-world asset tokenization, Ethena Labs and Securitize have enabled seamless, 24/7 atomic swaps between BlackRock’s tokenized Treasury fund BUIDL and the synthetic stablecoin USDtb. The integration opens up new, always-on liquidity options for institutional and decentralized finance (DeFi) users alike. The update
Politics
As digital currencies move closer to mainstream regulation, U.S. President Donald Trump is urging lawmakers to fast-track legislation that could define the future of stablecoins in America. On Tuesday, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act cleared its final hurdle in the Senate with
Politics
As South Korea steps deeper into the digital finance era, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has raised a red flag over the potential impact of won-pegged stablecoins. While the government eyes these digital assets as a tool to strengthen the local currency’s role and reduce capital flight, central bank
Sports Finance, Reimagined Sports finance isn’t just about ticket sales and sponsorships anymore. The business of sports has evolved far beyond traditional revenue streams—now, blockchain is stepping onto the field. From fan tokens to smart contracts, this tech is changing how teams, leagues, and fans interact with money,
AI
Artificial intelligence has officially crossed the threshold from experimental tool to business essential. A new survey by Zogby Analytics for Prove AI reveals that most companies have already embedded custom AI systems into their operations—but while the ambition is clear, so are the roadblocks. Zogby Analytics - Zogby AnalyticsZogby
Finance
Zisk will focus on developing a high-speed, open-source zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) prover—technology that verifies blockchain transactions without exposing sensitive data. Baylina announced the transition on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Zisk’s goal to push forward zero-knowledge innovation with greater independence and focus. Me, together with a core team
Markets
The Nasdaq-listed company (ticker: BTDR) announced plans for its third convertible notes issuance, offering investors a 4.875% annual interest rate through 2031. The notes come with a conversion premium of 25% over Bitdeer's current stock price, currently sitting at $11.84. If additional notes are purchased within
Innovation
JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce companies, is making an aggressive push into global stablecoin infrastructure with a bold goal: cut international transaction times from days to just 10 seconds. Chairman Liu Qiangdong outlined the company’s vision during a June 17 corporate session, positioning fiat-pegged stablecoins as
Blockchain
Gradient Network, a decentralized AI infrastructure startup built on Solana, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round co-led by Pantera Capital and Multicoin Capital, two of the most prominent venture firms in the crypto space. The announcement, made on June 17, 2025, marks a major milestone for the