Towns is reimagining how we chat online—privately, securely, and with true ownership baked in. Built on Base, a Layer 2 blockchain atop Ethereum, Towns (TOWNS) is a decentralized messaging protocol that gives users the power to create their own encrypted group chats—called Spaces—with customizable rules, pricing, and
Markets
Binance is introducing a new way for traders to access broad market exposure with the launch of the ALLUSDT Composite Index perpetual contract, set to go live at 9 a.m. UTC on August 6. The product tracks a real-time, weighted average of all USDT-quoted USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts listed
Security
In the fast-moving world of crypto, a new breed of scam is thriving—Web3 pump-and-dump schemes powered by fake news, deepfakes, and online anonymity. These scams prey on hype, fear of missing out, and the decentralized nature of blockchain markets. But while the tech is cutting-edge, the tactics are old-school
AI
A startling leak suggests that OpenAI is preparing to launch a new open-source AI model family, possibly within hours. GitHub repositories named yofo-deepcurrent/gpt-oss-120b and yofo-wildflower/gpt-oss-20b, reportedly linked to OpenAI team members, briefly surfaced before being removed—sparking excitement over a return to OpenAI’s open roots. yofo-riverbend (riverbend)
Blockchain
U.S. spot Ether ETFs experienced a historic $465 million net outflow on Monday, marking the largest single‑day withdrawal since their launch. Data from Farside Investors and SoSoValue highlights that this pullback followed a strong 20‑day inflow streak, which had generated approximately $5.43 billion in net inflows
AI
Deep Cogito has unveiled Cogito v2, a new family of four open-source AI models ranging from 70 billion to 671 billion parameters, designed to internalize their reasoning rather than rely on prolonged inference search. These include two mid-sized models (70B dense and 109B MoE) and two large-scale versions (405B dense
Markets
Jakarta, August 5, 2025 – MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of global crypto exchange MEXC, has injected strategic capital into Indonesia's Triv, valuing the firm at $200 million, in a move aligned with its push into Southeast Asia’s booming digital-asset market. Founded in 2015, Triv is one of
Innovation
Solana Mobile has officially started shipping its second-generation Web3 smartphone, the Seeker, to customers in more than 50 countries as of August 4, 2025. With over 150,000 pre-orders logged, this marks a significant ramp-up compared to the company’s first mobile device, the Saga. Seekers officially start shipping today!
Finance
Coinbase’s Layer‑2 blockchain, Base, has quickly recovered from a short disruption in block production earlier today, restoring full operations in under half an hour after a temporary outage impacted core functionality. Base Mainnet | Unsafe head delayBase’s Status Page - Base Mainnet | Unsafe head delay.Unsafe head delay
Cryptocurrency
Bitpanda, one of Europe’s leading digital asset platforms, is setting its sights on Brazil as it pushes deeper into Latin America. In a recent interview, CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad shared insights into the company’s expansion strategy, thoughts on the evolving DeFi landscape, and how Bitpanda is building a bridge
For years, navigating crypto wallets has been a pain point for newcomers and a barrier to mass adoption. From seed phrases to gas fees, the user experience (UX) often feels like a throwback to the early internet—clunky, intimidating, and unforgiving. But a major shift is underway. It’s called
Cryptocurrency
As Bitcoin steps into August, familiar jitters resurface—what some call the “Bitcoin August Curse.” It’s a term whispered across trading desks and Twitter feeds, hinting at a recurring pattern of volatility during this month. But for bestselling author and investor Robert Kiyosaki, what others fear, he welcomes. Kiyosaki’