Month: June 2025
What’s the first thing you’re doing with your Switch 2?
Long before you even had the chance to buy a Switch 2, you’ve probably had some thoughts of what you’ll be doing with the new console once it arrives. The logical answer is “I will play Mario Kart World,” and I respect those of you who feel that way. I, too, will be playing some … Read more
MoonPay Grabs Coveted BitLicense Approval In New York
MoonPay, a cryptocurrency on-ramp and payments firm with over 20 million users, has been granted a coveted BitLicense and money transmitter license by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The BitLicense approval completes MoonPay’s U.S. regulatory coverage, complementing money transmission licenses in 46 other U.S. jurisdictions, as well as registrations in the … Read more
WazirX exits Singapore, moves to Panama after court ruling
India-focused crypto exchange WazirX is relocating operations to Panama and rebranding its parent company as Zensui.
Rosebud lands $6M to scale its interactive AI journaling app
Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth.
Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATM Providers as Scammers Target the Elderly
Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator, AUSTRAC, enacted a series of measures for crypto ATM providers to clamp down on scammers using the devices to target the elderly. AUSTRAC is putting a $5,000 limit on crypto ATM cash deposits and withdrawals, requiring operators to enhance their customer due diligence obligations, include scam warnings and monitor transactions, CEO … Read more
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Drops 3.9% as Index Trades Lower from Tuesday
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3117.62, down 1.1% (-35.3) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Three of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: ADA (+0.1%) and AAVE (+0.1%). Laggards: SUI (-3.9%) and SOL (-3.1%). … Read more
Odds for South Korea Crypo Reform Rise as Lee Jae-Myung Wins Presidency
South Korea elects crypto-friendly Lee Jae-myung as president, promising Bitcoin ETFs and won-backed stablecoin to stem capital outflows.
Top Pump.Fun Ecosystem Tokens Tumble Amid Reports of $1B Fundraise
Fart-powered joke tokens suddenly weren’t so funny for crypto traders on Tuesday. A basket of the largest Pump.fun ecosystem tokens faded from recent highs after Blockworks reported the Solana-based launchpad is pitching a $1 billion token sale that would value the project at roughly $4 billion. Sources told Blockworks the sale could close within weeks, … Read more
Kraken-Backed Startup Launches Hybrid Crypto Exchange With $14M Raise
Rails said its mix of centralized execution and on-chain custody combines exchange-level speed with user control and blockchain transparency.
Empirical Validation of Multi-Token Prediction for 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
Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly
Uber today revealed a new type of account, called Senior Accounts, for older users that prioritizes a simpler app experience.
Bolttech closes Series C at $147M with a $2.1B valuation to bolster its embedded insurance offerings
Singapore-based embedded insurance startup Bolttech has closed a $147 million Series C round of funding at a $2.1 billion valuation.
Anker’s newest power station is a good mix of power and portability
Anker’s Solix F3000 power station can be used on its own or maxed out like you see above. | Image: Anker Anker just took the wraps off its new Solix F3000 power station that’s portable enough for vanlife, and powerful and scalable enough for life at home. The system recharges in a variety of ways … Read more
Payment companies team up to help developers ditch App Store billing
Two transactional companies have teamed up to help app developers monetize their services outside of Apple’s App Store. The new integration, launched by in-app payment system provider Paddle and the RevenueCat subscription platform, makes it easier for developers to unify subscriptions across web and mobile instead of building their own solutions from scratch. This launch … Read more
No Man’s Sky is getting a Switch 2 update in time for launch
No Man’s Sky is about to take flight on yet another new platform: developer Hello Games announced today that the sci-fi exploration game will be getting a free update that will enhance it for the Nintendo Switch 2, which launches on June 5th. The game came to the original Switch in 2022, and Hello Games … Read more
Uber’s senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available
Last month, Uber started testing new accounts for senior citizens, with a larger typeface, fewer buttons, and easier-to-follow instructions. Now, the company is ready to roll out its new senior accounts to the wider world. Starting today, Uber’s senior accounts will be available to everyone in the US, as well as select areas in Taiwan, … Read more
Berachain Taps Ethereum’s Pectra Playbook With ‘Bectra’ Upgrade
Berachain is gearing up to be the first non-Ethereum Layer-1 blockchain to fully activate Pectra’s new execution-layer features. Its Bectra hard fork goes live Wednesday, giving more than 100 apps on the chain access to tools that could enhance how users and developers interact with the platform. This a step forward for Berachain, an EVM-identical … Read more
Rails Raises $14M From Backers Including Kraken to Launch Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange Rails has raised $14 million in a token sale to launch its trading platform combining self-custody and high-speed execution, the company said in a press release Wednesday. The company raised $14 million in a token sale to investors in April this year, and $6 million in a seed round that closed in January … Read more
Korea’s K Wave Media Soars 155% on $500M Bitcoin Treasury Plan
K Wave Media Inc.(KWM), the first Korean media alliance listed on Nasdaq, has announced plans to raise up to $500 million in stock sales to fund bitcoin purchases. “K Wave is looking to be the ‘Metaplanet of Korea,” said the company in a translated statement. “The Company believes a similar model — combining public market … Read more
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF futures debut in Moscow as fund hits top 25
Since the IBIT ETF futures are only available to accredited investors, the latest crypto developments in Russia left many retail players unimpressed.
ETH’s Recovery Builds Strength Above $2,620 With Traders Eyeing $2,700
Ether is demonstrating renewed strength after bouncing from a crucial support zone near $2,584. The cryptocurrency recovered quickly from its recent dip, stabilizing above $2,620 as it absorbs broader macroeconomic pressures tied to ongoing US-China trade tensions and policy uncertainty. Despite these external headwinds, technical indicators remain constructive, and institutional demand continues to build. Weekly … Read more
Bitcoin Liquidity Crunch Points to Fresh Volatility as New Cycle Builds: Sygnum Bank
Bitcoin’s BTC circulating supply is thinning out with an estimated 30% drop in liquid BTC over the last 18 months, a steep drain that could set the stage for potential upside volatility in the coming months, a Sygnum Bank’s market outlook said Tuesday. “Bitcoin’s liquid supply is getting severely constrained while positive demand trends continue, … Read more
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Semler Scientific Acquires Additional 185 Bitcoin, Bringing Holdings to Nearly $500M
Semler Scientific (SMLR) continues its bitcoin BTC acquisition strategy, purchasing 185 BTC for $20 million, or an average purchase price of $107,974 each, in the ten days ended June 3. This latest investment brings the company’s total holdings to 4,449 BTC, valued at approximately $467 million based on bitcoin’s current price just above $105,000. The … Read more
Blockchain and AI could fuel $3.5T DePIN market boom by 2028: WEF
The decentralized physical infrastructure network market could surge to $3.5 trillion by 2028 as AI and blockchain converge, according to a new World Economic Forum report.
Shiba Inu Breaks High-Volume Support, PepeCoin Fails to Top 200-Day Average
Memecoins Shiba Inu (SHIB) and PepeCoin (PEPE) have disappointed bulls over the past 24 hours, suggesting a risk-off mood in the broader crypto market. SHIB experienced significant price volatility, reaching a peak of 0.00001336 before declining to 0.00001297, with notable high-volume support emerging at the 0.00001310 level overnight. The support was breached soon before press … Read more
Bitcoin trader says $107.5K 'vital' zone for new all-time highs next
Bitcoin traders set the stage of a volatile breakout with liquidity amassing above and below spot price — and eyes are on the road to new all-time highs.