AI
Surf, an AI platform built specifically for the crypto industry, has raised $15 million in new funding. The company says its model offers far stronger accuracy and domain knowledge than mainstream tools like ChatGPT or Grok, an edge it believes can help traders make more informed decisions. Surf Raises $15M
DeFi
Cascade, a decentralized trading startup backed by Polychain and Variant, is preparing to launch a platform it calls a “neo-brokerage,” aiming to offer perpetuals trading around the clock across nearly any asset class. The company recently closed a $15 million seed round with support from major investors including Coinbase Ventures
Finance
SpaceX moved another large slice of its bitcoin holdings this week, continuing a series of transfers that analysts believe point to ongoing custody consolidation. According to blockchain data flagged by Arkham and reviewed by Lookonchain, the company shifted 1,021 BTC — roughly $94.5 million — early Wednesday morning. It’s
Healthcare is an industry defined by sensitive data, complex supply chains, and stringent compliance rules. So, when a disruptive technology like blockchain emerges, it inevitably sparks conversations about solving the sector's chronic issues: fragmented patient records, costly administrative processes, and rampant supply chain fraud. While the immutable, transparent
AI
A growing number of companies are experimenting with AI, but only a small group is managing to turn those efforts into clear business gains. New research from NTT DATA highlights what separates these early winners from the rest and offers a practical look at how they use AI to drive
Finance
Kalshi, a platform that lets users trade on the outcomes of future events, has won a temporary pause on enforcement actions from Connecticut regulators. The move marks a new stage in an expanding legal fight over whether event-based trading should be treated as regulated derivatives or illegal online gambling. In
If you’re new to digital assets, the distinction between a coin and a token can feel confusing. While both are units of cryptocurrency and both represent value, they have fundamentally different roles, origins, and applications within the crypto universe. Understanding this difference is critical, as it explains everything from
Politics
The American Federation of Teachers is urging the U.S. Senate to step back from its latest cryptocurrency market structure bill, saying the proposal could expose workers’ pensions and the wider economy to unnecessary risk. In a letter first reported by CNBC, AFT President Randi Weingarten argued that the Responsible
Markets
Hundreds of bitcoin wallets tied to the original Silk Road marketplace suddenly came back to life this week, shifting millions of dollars in cryptocurrency for the first time in more than ten years. Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that 312 wallets linked to the defunct darknet platform transferred about $3.
AI
For a year now, the tech world has insisted that AI is reshaping productivity. We’ve heard that large language models are writing emails, fixing code, and summarizing mountains of text. But a new analysis from OpenRouter suggests the real story is far more complex. The study examined metadata from
If you’ve ever tried to execute a complex swap or interact with a decentralized application (dApp) on Ethereum, you’ve likely felt the sting of a high gas fee. These transaction costs, necessary to compensate validators for securing the network, can sometimes feel like paying a premium to use
If you look at the raw data, the future of cryptocurrency isn't being built in the financial centers of the West; it's being embraced at a furious pace across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Research consistently shows that the highest rates of cryptocurrency adoption are found