Cryptocurrency
The crypto world held its breath this Thursday as five long-dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallets, dating all the way back to 2010, suddenly sprang to life. These wallets collectively moved 250 BTC, valued at roughly $29.6 million, after lying untouched for over 15 years. Naturally, this sparked immediate speculation: could
AI
A Powerful Open-Source Tool—But at What Cost? Alibaba’s latest entry into the AI race, Qwen3-Coder, is being promoted as the company’s most advanced coding assistant to date. It’s fast, flexible, and highly capable—built on a massive 480-billion-parameter model using a Mixture of Experts (MoE) approach.
Bringing Predictable Returns to DeFi Decentralized finance (DeFi) has opened new ways to earn on crypto, but one big challenge remains: the lack of stable, reliable yields. Interest rates on lending platforms vary widely—even for the same asset—and there’s no standard benchmark for comparison. Treehouse is stepping
Finance
In a groundbreaking move that highlights the growing convergence between traditional finance and the digital asset space, JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase have announced a new partnership that will allow customers to directly link their Chase bank accounts to Coinbase crypto wallets. The initiative, expected to launch in 2025, aims to
GameFi
Pudgy Penguins and Play Solana have teamed up to launch a limited edition handheld console, offering fans a collectible that’s more than just nostalgic—it’s on-chain. Every purchase of the retro-inspired Gameboy-style device triggers an automatic buy-and-burn of the PENGU token, shrinking its circulating supply and potentially adding
AI
Compliance monitoring has undergone a major transformation. Once a routine, checklist-driven task, it has become a continuous, high-stakes responsibility. With global regulations tightening and cyber threats growing more advanced, businesses can no longer afford slow, manual processes to ensure data protection. Enter artificial intelligence—reshaping how organizations monitor compliance in
Cryptocurrency
In a fascinating turn of events, Bolivia's Central Bank (BCB) just inked a significant memorandum of understanding (MOU) with El Salvador's National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD). This collaboration isn't just a handshake; it's a strategic move to lean on El Salvador&
Finance
Crypto exchange Kraken reported an 18% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q2 2025, reaching $411.6 million—even as macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility put pressure on profitability. The company’s adjusted EBITDA slipped 7% during the quarter to $79.7 million, reflecting what it called “market turbulence.” Despite the
Markets
Bittensor-focused public company xTAO has emerged as the largest institutional holder of TAO, the native token of the decentralized AI network, after revealing holdings worth nearly $16 million. The announcement, made Wednesday, underscores the company’s deepening commitment to building infrastructure within the Bittensor ecosystem. xTAO reported it currently holds
Security
In a striking case of social engineering, hackers posing as recruiters tricked an employee at Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX into installing malware that ultimately led to a $44 million crypto heist, according to Bengaluru police. Hackers installed malware on laptop of Bengaluru crypto exchange CoinDCX’s staffer to steal Rs
Markets
The U.S. Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, keeping its benchmark range at 4.25% to 4.5%, as fresh data suggests the economy is beginning to lose steam. While the decision was largely anticipated by economists and investors, the central bank’s more cautious
Cryptocurrency
Crypto users on Hyperliquid, a prominent decentralized exchange (DEX), breathed a collective sigh of relief as the platform announced it's refunding those affected by a recent, albeit brief, API outage. The incident, which caused some users to face unfavorable position closings and other trading disruptions, wasn't