Month: May 2025
Fake Eric Trump-themed token is ‘rug in the making,’ says Bubblemaps
A fake Eric Trump-themed memecoin launched on Solana’s memecoin launchpad Pump.fun, rose more than 6,200% in the past 24 hours, raising red flags among blockchain analysts who warned of a potential rug pull. A newly-created Eric Trump (ERICTRUMP) memecoin with the token address “jv7d” surpassed $140 million in market capitalization within a day since its … Read more
‘Internet Capital Markets’ Explode as Companies Launch Products on Solana
Vine Coin, JellyJelly, and now Dupe. Companies are launching Solana tokens as a way to market and fundraise their projects.
Acer’s Swift Edge laptop is gunning for the MacBook Air
This thin-and-light notebook is especially light at 2.2 pounds. Acer is announcing a whole slew of new laptops at the Computex 2025 computer show in Taiwan, including the Swift Edge 14 AI that weighs half a pound less than the MacBook Air, and the Predator Triton 14 AI for a mix of both gaming and … Read more
Ripple-SEC Bid for XRP Settlement Rejected by Judge Citing ‘Procedural Flaws’
A federal judge has rejected a joint request by Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve a proposed $50 million settlement. In a ruling issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres said the parties’ motion was not only outside her jurisdiction, as the case is currently on appeal, but also … Read more
Wisconsin Sells Entire $350M Spot Bitcoin ETF Stake
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), one of the first U.S. state pension funds to invest in a spot bitcoin BTC exchange-traded fund, exited its position entirely in the first quarter as the price of the largest cryptocurrency fell about 12%. At end of 2024, the board held more than 6 million shares in … Read more
Warren Buffett exits crypto-friendly Nubank holdings, netting $250M profit
Key takeaways: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway earned $250 million from its complete exit from crypto-friendly Nubank. The decision to divest didn’t appear to be performance-based—Nu Holdings posted record profits in 2024 and Q1 2025. Buffett’s exit aligns with Berkshire’s broader financial sector pullback and growing cash reserve strategy. Warren Buffett, the legendary investor long known … Read more
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Anthropic blames Claude AI for ‘embarrassing and unintentional mistake’ in legal filing
Not the best publicity for Anthropic’s chatbot. Anthropic has responded to allegations that it used an AI-fabricated source in its legal battle against music publishers, saying its Claude chatbot made an “honest citation mistake.” An erroneous citation was included in a filing submitted by Anthropic data scientist Olivia Chen on April 30th, as part of … Read more
Ether Bears Are Done and That’s Fueling ETH’s Surge, Crypto Benchmark Issuer Says
Ether’s ETH rally, though impressive, leaves much to be desired. That’s because the unwinding of shorts is said to be fueling the rally, not fresh longs or bullish leveraged bets on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). “The rally is primarily the result of short covering – traders unwinding bearish positions – rather than a surge … Read more
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Doom: The Dark Ages is for lovers and slayers
If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you may have seen the “what I expected vs. what I got” memes. If I could make one for Doom: The Dark Ages, in my expected column I’d reference the earlier Doom games – Eternal and the 2016 soft reboot of the franchise. But for the “what … Read more
Netflix Doubles Down on Generative AI With Adverts in the Middle of Streams
The streaming service has announced plans to use generative AI to link interactive ads with appropriate shows on its ad-supported tier.
Market Reaction to Coinbase Hack ‘Overblown,’ Say Analysts as SEC Probe Sinks COIN
A sharp sell-off in Coinbase (COIN) stock may be an overreaction to two pieces of bad news that hit on the same day, according to analysts at Barclays and Oppenheimer. Shares of the crypto exchange dropped 7.2% on Thursday after it disclosed a social engineering-driven data breach and later reports revealed a long-running Securities and … Read more
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey will be the first movie shot entirely on IMAX film
Matt Damon plays Odysseus in the adaptation of the ancient Homer poem. When it launches next summer, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Greek epic The Odyssey will be historic in more ways than one: it will be the first feature film ever shot entirely on IMAX film. The Odyssey isn’t the first film to be shot … Read more
AI vibe coding: what it is, why it’s risky, and how to stay safe
What is AI vibe coding? AI vibe coding is a novel approach to software development that generates advanced, executable code based on well-crafted natural language user prompts. Yet another innovation fueled by artificial intelligence capabilities, AI vibe coding is proving to be a game-changer, especially for non-technical enthusiasts who can now experiment with software development … Read more
China-linked consumer brand DayDayCook plans to acquire 5,000 Bitcoin
Mainland China, one of the world’s most restrictive countries toward cryptocurrency, may be inching closer to adoption as a locally operating brand announced a Bitcoin reserve strategy. DDC Enterprise, also known as DayDayCook, a US consumer brand with Hong Kong roots and operations in mainland China, is adopting a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve strategy, CEO Norma … Read more
Wooting’s 60HE v2 upgrades the best gaming keyboard with improved speed and sound
Wooting set the standard for gaming keyboards with the original 60HE three years ago, and now it’s ready to launch a successor with an upgraded design. The 60HE v2 will be available later this year with true 8K polling, a new closed-bottom switch, and an aluminum case that should all add up to a faster … Read more
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Fintechs, Funds ‘Hoarding Bitcoin’ Even as Bulls Pause for Breath
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The global crypto corporate-adoption narrative is thriving even as bitcoin and the wider crypto market take a bull breather, potentially establishing a base for a new high. Méliuz, a publicly listed Brazilian fintech firm, announced Thursday the purchase of 274.52 BTC. It now holds 320.2 BTC … Read more
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90% of institutions ‘taking action’ on stablecoins: Fireblocks survey
Update May 16, 11:24 am UTC: This article has been updated to add comments from Ran Goldi, senior vice president of payments and network at Fireblocks. A report from enterprise-grade digital assets platform Fireblocks shows that 90% of institutional players are using or exploring the use of stablecoins in their operations. The report, published May … Read more
Judge Rejects SEC and Ripple’s Bid to Rework XRP Settlement
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres said Thursday that even if she had jurisdiction, she would still deny the motion as “procedurally improper.”