Hyperliquid’s HYPE Becomes Fifth Largest Token in Futures Trading; XRP Remains Ahead

HYPE, the token of leading decentralized perpetual exchange Hyperliquid, is now the fifth-largest digital asset by futures open interest. At the time of writing, the dollar value of the number of active or open bets in HYPE futures (perpetual and standard) traded worldwide was $2.06 billion, according to data source Coinglass. That placed HYPE ahead … Read more

Why Your Next Employee Might Be a Digital Worker

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Context 2.1. Quantum computing as a threat to cryptography 2.2. Current approaches for quantum-safe cryptography 2.3. Blockchain and the LACChain Blockchain Network 3. The vulnerabilities of blockchain technology with the advent of quantum computing 4. A Proposal for a Quantum-Safe Blockchain Network 5. Implementation and 5.1 Generation … Read more

UK Startup Optalysys Debuts Server for Blockchains

Optalysys, a U.K.-based startup focused on secure computing, has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first server for blockchains that can process data at scale without decrypting it. The firm’s LightLocker node is a server that uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), a mathematical technique allowing computations to be performed on encrypted data without … Read more

TON-Based Protocol Affluent Wants to Make Telegram a Financial Super App

A TON-based money market protocol wants to make messaging platform Telegram a super app for decentralized finance (DeFi). Affluent, which will be accessed as a mini app within Telegram, has debuted as a kind of “smart bank for crypto,” serving as a one-stop hub, providing lending pools and yield strategies, according to an emailed announcement … Read more

RPA Implementation: How Businesses Cut Costs with Automation

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a type of business automation that utilises software ‘bots’ to perform repetitive and time-consuming tasks, such as data entry, form filling, and report generation, with little to no human intervention. Businesses are under pressure to cut costs and do more with less. RPA makes this easier by automating routine work, … Read more

Vietnam Passes Landmark Law Recognizing Crypto Assets

Vietnam passed a law officially recognizing digital and crypto assets, taking a decisive step toward regulating and promoting the cryptocurrency economy. The Digital Technology Industry Law was passed on June 14 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. It outlines a broad framework for managing digital assets and fostering blockchain innovation, according to local media. This … Read more

Your next phone could run on Trump Mobile

Donald Trump might be planning to launch a mobile network and a Trump-branded phone. DTTM Operations LLC, the company Trump uses to manage his trademarks, has applied to use both “Trump” and “T1” for telecoms, mobile accessories, and even phones themselves. The applications, filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office last Thursday, cover wireless … Read more

Metaplanet Overtakes Coinbase With 10K BTC, Becomes No. 9 Bitcoin Holder

Metaplanet (3350), the Japanese company that’s committed to buying bitcoin BTC, boosted its holdings to 10,000 BTC, overtaking crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) to now own the ninth-largest stash among publicly traded companies. The Tokyo based company bought 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million at an average price of $105,435 per bitcoin, CEO Simon Gerovich posted on … Read more

Here comes the AI sponcon

Social media is filled with an endless supply of people selling things, from Shein try-on hauls to health supplement and gadget product placements. Influencer marketing disrupted traditional advertising, creating an army of living room salespeople pumping out content meant to entice strangers at scale — and tech companies’ vision for the future includes more automation. … Read more

The TechBeat: Why The Future of AI Organization Looks More Like Open-Source Software Than Corporate Bureaucracy (6/16/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## What Conway, Ants, and Apache Kafka Can Teach Us About AI System Design By @confluent [ 9 Min read ] Learn … Read more