AI
In 2025, artificial intelligence ambitions ran headfirst into a constraint many technology leaders underestimated: the physical limits of the global semiconductor supply chain. For enterprises worldwide, the AI chip shortage became the defining challenge of large-scale AI deployment, reshaping budgets, timelines, and long-term strategy. What began as targeted US export
Markets
XRP posted strong gains on Monday, outperforming much of the cryptocurrency market as digital assets opened 2026 on a firmer footing. The token climbed 12.34% over the past 24 hours to trade near $2.40, reaching its highest level since mid-November, according to data. The move placed XRP at
Finance
Shares of Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet surged on Tuesday, reflecting renewed momentum across cryptocurrency markets and a broader rally in crypto-linked equities worldwide. Metaplanet’s stock rose 10.7% by midday trading in Japan, according to Yahoo Finance, extending gains seen in its U.S.-traded shares. On Monday,
NFT
NFT Paris, one of the most prominent annual conferences in the crypto and Web3 calendar, has been canceled just one month before it was set to take place, highlighting the continued strain across the NFT sector. NFT Paris 2026 | 5th-6th Feb 2026 | FranceNFT Paris 2026 returns on February 5–6,
Finance
Jupiter, one of Solana’s largest decentralized finance platforms, has unveiled its own native stablecoin, JupUSD, marking a significant step in its evolution from a swap aggregator into a full-featured crypto “superapp.” The stablecoin is being launched in partnership with ENA Labs, a contributor to Ethena, and is designed to
AI
As digital advertising becomes a constant, always-on activity, global brands are rethinking how they produce content at scale. For companies operating across dozens of markets, the challenge is no longer about launching one standout campaign. It is about maintaining a steady flow of fresh, consistent material without driving up costs
Security
Ledger customers have been notified of a fresh data exposure involving personal information after a security incident at a third-party service provider used by the company for international payments. According to emails, the alert informed customers that Global-e, a payments and logistics firm working with Ledger, experienced a data exposure
Finance
Cango Inc. closed out 2025 with a larger bitcoin balance after increasing its mining output in December, underscoring what the company describes as steady operations during a volatile year for the crypto sector. The New York Stock Exchange-listed miner reported producing 569 bitcoin in December, up from 546.7 BTC
Politics
Japan is moving closer to bringing digital assets into the heart of its traditional financial system. During a New Year’s address at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama voiced clear support for integrating cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based products across stock and commodity exchanges, according to a report by
Understanding StraitsX USD (XUSD) StraitsX USD (XUSD) is a US dollar–pegged stablecoin built to make digital payments, trading, and cross-border transfers simpler and more reliable. Issued by StraitsX USD Issuance Pte. Ltd., the token is backed 1:1 by US dollar reserves and operates under the oversight of Singapore’
AI
Artificial intelligence and big data are rapidly changing how businesses approach digital marketing. By unlocking deeper insights into consumer behavior, these technologies are helping brands create more relevant, efficient, and measurable marketing strategies. As online channels grow more complex, companies that adapt to data-driven marketing tools are better positioned to
Markets
Bitcoin climbed above $93,000 late Sunday, extending a strong start to the year for cryptocurrencies as investors reacted to geopolitical developments and a broader rally across global markets. The world’s largest digital asset was trading at around $93,113 as of 10:00 p.m. ET, up just