Month: June 2025
The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s first trailer
Though Universal’s decision to split Wicked‘s story across two films seemed a little iffy at first, the new trailer for Wicked: For Good makes it look like the studio knows exactly what it’s doing. Despite all of the vibrant colors and singing, there’s a dark undertone in the new Wicked: For Good trailer that speaks … Read more
Asia Morning Briefing: Vitalik’s Plan Can Bring ETH to $3,000 and Crypto ‘More Popular’ Than Stocks in Korea
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Macro Events and Vitalik’s Bold Plan to 10x Ethereum Layer 1 … Read more
North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment
Despite what some experts have characterized as an environment increasingly hostile to AI R&D, North America continues to receive the bulk of AI venture dollars, according to data from investment tracker PitchBook. Between February and May of this year, VCs poured $69.7 billion into North America-based AI and machine learning startups across 1,528 deals. That’s … Read more
Why Democrat Zoltan Istvan Is Backing Basic Income, Home Robots in California Governor Bid
Running to lead California, Zoltan Istvan said the state needs Universal Basic Income and robots before jobs begin to vanish.
Ethereum Foundation says next 18 months ‘pivotal’ amid new treasury policy
The Foundation backing the Ethereum blockchain has laid out a new treasury policy to ensure it allocates resources efficiently while supporting its DeFi ecosystem.
Stablecoin Giant Circle Raises $1.1B in IPO, Valued at $6.9B Ahead of NYSE Debut
Stablecoin firm Circle priced its shares at $31, above the marketed range, ahead of its trading debut on the NYSE under ticker CRCL.
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‘Unclaimed’ Bitcoin in California Could Be Seized—But There’s a Catch
The California House passed a bill that would let the state seize crypto sitting on exchanges—but advocates say it’s actually a good thing.
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Stablecoin giant Circle again boosts IPO to over $1 billion
USDC issuer Circle has again upsized its initial public offering above the marketed range, selling 34 million shares at $31 each.
Suspect in French Crypto Kidnappings Arrested in Morocco
A suspect allegedly behind recent high-profile crypto kidnappings in France has been arrested in Morocco, according to Maghreb Arab Press, a government-run press agency. At the request of French authorities, a joint operation of Morocco’s National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) took the 24-year-old French-Moroccan suspect into custody, … Read more
Bitcoin Dips But XRP and Dogecoin Fall Further Amid Tariff, Economic Uncertainty
Bitcoin dropped by about 1% but major altcoins fell deeper into the red as investors weighed steel tariffs and wider macro uncertainties.
Circle Debuts on NYSE at $31 Per Share, Valuing Stablecoin Issuer at $6.2 Billion
Circle made its public market debut Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “CRCL,” pricing its shares at $31 — above the expected $24 to $26 range. The company sold around 34 million shares in the offering, for a valuation of $1.1 billion. Bloomberg pegs the total amount raised in the … Read more
Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay bought
I have been watching, with some grim amusement, Elon Musk discovering the limits of being just another political donor. While he was at DOGE, he literally could control the Treasury and DOD – he effectively had the IT reins of the entire country, and could simply gut things he hated at will. There was a … Read more
Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store
Apple will have to continue allowing web links and external payment options in the App Store after its request to halt a judge’s order was rejected today by a higher court. In April, a federal judge demanded that Apple begin allowing web links, cease restricting how links are formatted, and enable developers to offer external … Read more
James Bond game 007 First Light gets first trailer
Sony’s showcase had a pleasant surprise: the debut trailer for 007 First Light. The James Bond game — which has some definite Uncharted vibes — doesn’t have a release date, but is slated to launch some time in 2026. And while it was announced at a PlayStation event, the debut trailer confirms it’s coming to Xbox, … Read more
PlayStation reveals a new arcade-style fighting stick
PlayStation has announced Project Defiant, an arcade-style fighting stick that looks like it’ll be perfect to use with the newly announced Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. Sony teased the device during the State of Play on Wednesday before revealing more details in a blog post, which says the controller will let you wirelessly connect it to … Read more