Bitcoin Price Bounce to Near $104K, Though Encouraging, Falls Short of Bull Revival

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin’s BTC broader outlook is constructive, but its short-term prospects remain bleak, according to technical analysis. The leading cryptocurrency by market value has bounced back to nearly $104,000 from its overnight low of $104.30, alongside positive action in U.S. equity … Read more

How Can Decentralized Systems Combat the Network Effect? Answer to Win from 15,000 USDT

For a chance to win from 15,000 USDT in the Spacecoin Writing Contest, we’re asking you to explore how a decentralized internet could challenge the dominance of platforms built on scale. :::info This template is a guide, not a constraint—answer the title question however you see fit HERE. If it doesn’t work for you, choose another … Read more

Self-Speculative Decoding Speeds for Multi-Token LLMs

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Method 3. Experiments on real data 3.1. Benefits scale with model size and 3.2. Faster inference 3.3. Learning global patterns with multi-byte prediction and 3.4. Searching for the optimal n 3.5. Training for multiple epochs and 3.6. Finetuning multi-token predictors 3.7. Multi-token prediction on natural language 4. … Read more

Spotify brings playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks to United flights

United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with audiobooks and video podcasts, courtesy of Spotify. The partnership with Spotify provides passengers with free access to more than 450 hours of curated playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts, including Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo. This content … Read more

NEAR Protocol Surges 5% After Forming Bullish Support Pattern

Global markets are navigating heightened uncertainty following a public spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. NEAR Protocol has demonstrated resilience amid this volatility, recovering from a sharp 5.2% decline to establish support at $2.42. The recent price action shows promising signs of accumulation, with increasing volume on the second test … Read more

ATOM Rebounds From 5% Drop as Buyer Demand Defends Key Support Level

The cryptocurrency market continues navigating choppy waters as tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk increase. ATOM established crucial support around $4.25 after experiencing a 4.7% decline, with significant buying demand suggesting potential recovery. This price action comes as major economies implement conflicting trade policies, creating ripple effects across financial markets … Read more

Metaplanet to Raise $5.3B, Japan’s Largest Stock Warrant Deal, to Grow Bitcoin Stash

Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm now positioning itself as a bitcoin BTC-focused treasury company, has launched a $5.3 billion plan to buy more BTC by issuing 555 million shares through stock acquisition rights. The deal, Metaplanet says, is the largest-ever issuance of stock warrants in Japan and the first time moving strike warrants, where the exercise … Read more

SOL Recovers to $147 After Flash Crash Shakes Out Weak Hands

Price Action Solana (SOL) faced intense selling pressure over the past 24 hours, dropping 8.1% from $154.48 to $141.75 before recovering to stabilize near $147.40. The sell-off was largely driven by rising geopolitical tensions and global trade concerns, which spooked risk markets. The sharp drop included a mini-flash crash during the 01:20 hour, but strong … Read more

How Effective Is GitHub Copilot?

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Methodology and 2.1. Research Questions 2.2. Data Collection 2.3. Data Labelling 2.4. Data Extraction 2.5. Data Analysis 3. Results and Interpretation and 3.1. Type of Problems (RQ1) 3.2. Type of Causes (RQ2) 3.3. Type of Solutions (RQ3) 4. Implications 4.1. Implications for the Copilot Users 4.2. Implications … Read more

Yuga Labs Proposes Scrapping ApeCoin DAO, Launching ApeCo

Yuga Labs CEO Greg Solano filed an Ape Improvement Proposal titled “Sunsetting the DAO and Launching ApeCo” in a pitch to wind down the two-year-old decentralized autonomous organization and pass its assets to a new entity to “supercharge the APE ecosystem.” Solano called the DAO “sluggish, noisy, and often unserious governance theater” that funds “vanity … Read more

Elon Musk Joins Bitcoin Maxis in Warning of ‘Potential’ U.S. Fiscal Collapse or Are We There Already?

Last month, CoinDesk discussed in detail how bond market activity is challenging the notion that the U.S. government is good for money, raising questions on the long-held “kayfabe” or illusion of fiscal stability. Now, billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has raised the alarm on X through his [perhaps rightful] diatribe against President Donald Trump’s big, … Read more

Which RPC node—Ethereum, Solana, or Polygon—is the best choice for your dApp?​

Building a decentralized finance (DeFi) dApp implies having a secure link to blockchain networks. My article compares the three largest blockchains – Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon (PoS). I compare from the perspective of RPC node usage in DeFi apps. We’re concerned with performance (speed, throughput) and price, described in simple terms. We’ll also take into … Read more

ARK Invest Loaded Up $373M Worth of Circle Shares on First Day of Trading

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought nearly 4.5 million Circle (CRCL) shares on the stablecoin issuer’s first day of trading, a holding worth $373 million at the stock’s closing price. The St Petersburg, California-based investment manager was quick to add the USDC issuer to its portfolio companies that provide exposure to the crypto industry along with … Read more