AI
Chinese AI startup Zhipu, now operating internationally as Z.ai, is set to release its most advanced open-source model yet—GLM-4.5. The new model, expected as early as Monday, marks the company’s latest move to position itself as a serious global competitor to OpenAI. GLM-4.5 is an
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As July draws to a close, the crypto market is bracing for a wave of token unlocks that could inject fresh volatility. Three major protocols—Jupiter (JUP), Optimism (OP), and Kamino (KMNO)—are set to release over $72 million worth of tokens, prompting speculation about short-term price impacts. 1. Jupiter
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Zodia Markets, the crypto trading platform originally launched by Standard Chartered, has raised $18.25 million in fresh capital, signaling a significant shift in its ownership structure and strategic direction. Led by New York-based Pharsalus Capital, the funding round also attracted investments from Circle Ventures, The Operating Group, XVC Tech,
Cryptocurrency
Hedera's native cryptocurrency, HBAR, has captured market attention with a notable surge, breaching the $0.30 mark and reaching a 5-month high after a period of relatively stable trading. This significant upward movement signals a renewed sense of optimism among investors and suggests potential for continued growth in
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Galaxy Digital Sells 80,000 BTC From Early-Era Wallets in One of Crypto’s Largest Transactions In a stunning move that has reignited discussions about Bitcoin’s early adopters and long-dormant wallets, Galaxy Digital has confirmed the sale of over 80,000 BTC, worth approximately $9 billion, on behalf of
Regulation
Dragonfly Capital Faces Legal Scrutiny Amid Tornado Cash Prosecution As the U.S. government intensifies its crackdown on crypto privacy platforms, the Department of Justice is now reportedly considering charges against select employees of Dragonfly Capital, a prominent venture capital firm that backed Tornado Cash. While the charges would not
Blockchain
Vietnam has officially launched NDAChain, a national blockchain platform aimed at strengthening the country’s digital economy and data security. Powered by zero-knowledge proofs and built on a proof-of-authority consensus model, NDAChain represents Vietnam’s entry into the growing club of nations developing sovereign blockchain infrastructure—alongside China, South Korea,
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Bitcoin’s price slipped below $116,000 on Thursday, falling more than 6% from its recent peak on July 14. Despite the pullback, traders are doubling down—open interest in Bitcoin futures has surged to an all-time high of $44.5 billion. The combination of declining prices and rising open
AI
At a recent Federal Reserve conference in Washington, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivered a stark message: artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming the workplace—it’s replacing it. Speaking candidly to regulators and financial leaders, Altman described a future that is already arriving, where entire job categories are vanishing and
HBAR Explained: Inside the Token Powering the Hedera Hashgraph Network As blockchain technology continues to evolve, not all networks are built the same. One standout is Hedera, a public distributed ledger that doesn’t rely on traditional blockchain architecture. Instead, it uses a unique consensus mechanism known as hashgraph, which
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Hedera’s HBAR Soars as Robinhood Listing Ignites Investor Interest Hedera (HBAR) is making headlines after becoming the biggest gainer among the top 20 cryptocurrencies, defying a red day for the broader altcoin market. The token surged nearly 10% following news of its listing on Robinhood, the popular trading app
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Could Stimulus Checks Trigger Another Bitcoin Boom Like 2020? Reports are swirling that former President Donald Trump may push for a new round of stimulus checks aimed at low-income Americans—a move that’s already sparking debate in political and financial circles. While still unconfirmed, the proposal is said to