AI
Roblox is often described as a gaming platform, but behind the scenes it operates more like a large-scale production studio. Thousands of small teams and solo developers release new experiences continuously, refine them based on player feedback, and monetize them globally. That pace brings two familiar challenges: repetitive production tasks
Markets
Hut 8 saw its shares surge roughly 25% after unveiling a sweeping expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking one of the company’s most significant strategic shifts to date. The bitcoin miner announced a partnership with AI firm Anthropic and compute platform Fluidstack to speed up the rollout of hyperscale
Security
Tether has entered the cybersecurity space with the launch of PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager that aims to reduce the risks tied to cloud-based credential storage. Announced Wednesday, PearPass stores passwords directly on users’ devices rather than on centralized servers. Tether says this approach removes the vulnerabilities that have affected
Politics
Two U.S. senators from opposite sides of the aisle have introduced new legislation aimed at improving how federal agencies respond to cryptocurrency-related fraud, as digital asset scams continue to rise alongside broader crypto adoption. Senators Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Jerry Moran of Kansas unveiled the proposal this week,
Security
Binance has announced a $5 million whistleblower reward as part of a broader effort to crack down on fraudulent actors claiming to influence token listings on the exchange. The move comes amid growing concerns that some individuals and firms are misleading crypto project teams by posing as unofficial “listing agents”
BNP Paribas is taking a measured step deeper into artificial intelligence, introducing a new internal tool designed to support one of the most time-intensive parts of investment banking: preparing client pitches. According to a report by Financial News, the bank has rolled out a platform called IB Portal, which uses
BitMine, the Ethereum-focused treasury firm led by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, has reportedly added more than $140 million worth of ether to its balance sheet, continuing an aggressive accumulation strategy during a period of market weakness. Onchain analysts EmberCN and Lookonchain, citing data from blockchain intelligence platform Arkham, reported that
Finance
American Bitcoin, a bitcoin mining and treasury company backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has moved into the top 20 list of corporate bitcoin holders after expanding its reserves to 5,098 BTC. The latest purchase pushes the company ahead of Semler Scientific, according to data from Bitcoin
AI
JPMorgan Chase is offering one of the clearest real-world examples of how artificial intelligence is reshaping global banking. The largest bank in the United States says its long-term investment in AI is delivering measurable gains, even as it openly acknowledges the human and operational challenges that come with large-scale automation.
Finance
Crypto exchange OKX has expanded its European product lineup with the launch of spot margin trading, giving users access to leveraged trading on major digital assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The rollout, announced Tuesday, allows eligible customers to apply up to 10x leverage on select spot market trades. Spot margin
Markets
Gold-backed stablecoins are gaining fresh momentum as investors look for stability in an uncertain global economy. The market value of these tokenized gold assets has climbed past $4 billion, nearly tripling from about $1.3 billion at the start of 2025, according to industry data. The surge reflects both a
Why crypto lending yields come with hidden risks Crypto lending has become a popular way to earn passive income. The pitch is simple: deposit your bitcoin or other digital assets, earn an annual yield, and let the platform do the rest. On the surface, it can look a lot like