Cryptocurrency
BlackRock is quickly establishing itself as the leading institutional custodian for Bitcoin and Ether, reshaping the market’s power balance in 2025. Its iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have accelerated asset accumulation, putting the investment giant ahead of traditional crypto exchanges in both Bitcoin and Ether holdings. Ethereum Custody Shift BlackRock’
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Thailand Embraces Blockchain in Public Finance Thailand has taken a major step in modernizing its financial system by selecting KuCoin as the lead exchange for its first tokenized government bond program. The initiative, known as G-Token, aims to make sovereign debt more accessible to everyday investors while showcasing how blockchain
Bitcoin’s Fixed Supply: Why It Matters Bitcoin is unlike any currency the world has seen before. Its monetary policy is hardcoded: only 21 million bitcoins will ever exist. This strict supply cap is one reason Bitcoin is often called “digital gold.” Unlike government-issued money that can be printed indefinitely,
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Numeraire (NMR), the token powering decentralized hedge fund platform Numerai, has exploded more than 130% this week—fueled by JPMorgan’s $500 million commitment to the firm’s flagship fund. JPMorgan Partnership Marks a Major Milestone Numerai confirmed that JPMorgan has secured $500 million of capacity in its global equity
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Bitcoin bounced back above $111,000 on Wednesday after briefly dipping to $108,600 earlier in the week. Fresh data suggests the recent wave of selling may be losing steam, setting up the possibility of further upside. Exchange Flows Point to Cooling Pressure On-chain analyst CryptoOnchain noted that the 30-day
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Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has surged to a new all-time high (ATH) near $51, sparking fresh excitement among traders and institutions alike. The breakout comes on the back of strong fundamentals, rising liquidity, and growing institutional adoption. HYPE Pushes Past $50 HYPE briefly touched $50.99 before pulling back
Finance
San Francisco-based AI hedge fund Numerai has secured up to $500 million in backing from JPMorgan Asset Management, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing firm. Numerai, which positions itself as a hedge fund powered by a global network of data scientists, said the investment significantly expands its pool of
AI
Elon Musk’s X and xAI have filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing the companies of forming an unlawful monopoly in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector. The complaint, lodged in a Texas federal court, centers on Apple’s recent deal to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT directly into the
Politics
The U.S. Department of Commerce will begin releasing key economic statistics on the blockchain, starting with gross domestic product (GDP), Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Tuesday during a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump. “The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain, because
AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming software development, and one of its most exciting frontiers is Web3. A new breed of “vibe-coding” platforms—tools that turn natural language prompts into functional code—is making blockchain development faster, more accessible, and more secure. While mainstream AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot or Cursor
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KindlyMD, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare services company, has announced plans for a large-scale equity program aimed at strengthening its corporate treasury with bitcoin. The firm revealed Tuesday that it filed a shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering of
The Silk Road marketplace was one of the most notorious websites in internet history. Operating between 2011 and 2013, it became the first modern darknet market, hidden within the Tor network and fueled entirely by Bitcoin payments. Although it’s remembered primarily for enabling illegal drug sales, Silk Road also