‘OpenSeason’ Crypto Game Goes Offline as Devs Pivot to Gambling on Nudity
Fractional Uprising’s team has shifted gears after its token plummeted, hoping to draw in degens with AI-generated nudity and crypto gambling.
Month: July 2025
US government confirms arrest of Chinese national accused of stealing COVID research and mass-hacking email servers
Accused hacker and Chinese national Xu Zewei was arrested in Italy at the request of U.S. prosecutors.
Projective Finance opens $7M onchain lending pool for Illinois solar projects
The sustainability-focused platform uses Avalanche to tokenize municipal loans, giving DeFi investors direct exposure to government-backed renewable energy infrastructure.
AAVE Surges to 3-Week High, Dominating Soaring $56B DeFi Lending Market
Native token of decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Aave AAVE on Tuesday rallied to its strongest price in three weeks, topping $290 as the DeFi lending sector is heating up. AAVE saw considerable volatility throughout Monday and Tuesday, rebounding from the nadir of $277.57 to $291.11, gaining some 5%, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data. … Read more
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are $100 off for Prime Day
The AirPods Pro 2 combine excellent sound quality with top-notch ANC, and they offer impressive hearing health features. Before this year’s Prime Day event began, there were already some great early deals on Apple products, allowing you to save on the Apple Watch, iPad, and the MacBook Air. Now we can add Apple’s second generation … Read more
How We Grew Our SaaS to $6K MRR Organically in 10 Months Without Burning Cash
Last year, I wrote a post on Indie Hackers about how we grew Olympia — our AI SaaS for solopreneurs and small teams — to $6K MRR in just ten months, without relying on big budgets or expensive ads. It blew up. What resonated most wasn’t just the numbers — it was the story of … Read more
I love Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro and it’s $685 for Prime Day
Microsoft’s new 12-inch Surface Pro is awesome, and at $115 off at Best Buy, it’s a fantastic deal to jump on during Amazon Prime Day. Both Amazon and Microsoft are selling it for $699.99. No matter where you buy it, you can use the discount to cover most of the cost of the $150 keyboard, … Read more
GenAI as a shopping assistant set to explode during Prime Day sales
A new report estimates that AI will be a larger-than-ever part of the online shopping process during Amazon’s Prime Day sale, which began Tuesday morning. Amazon’s annual sale, which this year spans four days (July 8-11), is predicted to drive $23.8 billion in online spending across U.S. e-commerce retailers, as other businesses run their own … Read more
Bitcoin Bull Mulls Different Kind of Corporate Treasury Strategy as Prices Continue on Hold
In case you missed it during the holiday week, collaborative design tool Figma filed to go public via IPO. Used by 95% of Fortune 500 companies and with $871 million of revenue over the trailing twelve months (up 49% Y/Y), Figma disclosed bitcoin ETF exposure of $70 million as well as board approval to buy … Read more
Accelerate AI development with Amazon Bedrock API keys
Today, we’re excited to announce a significant improvement to the developer experience of Amazon Bedrock: API keys. API keys provide quick access to the Amazon Bedrock APIs, streamlining the authentication process so that developers can focus on building rather than configuration. CamelAI is an open-source, modular framework for building intelligent multi-agent systems for data generation, … Read more
Gmail’s new tab is made for unsubscribing from emails
Gmail’s Manage subscriptions makes it easier to deal with unwanted emails. | Image: Google Google is introducing a new Gmail feature for those feeling overwhelmed by an onslaught of subscription emails in their inboxes. The Manage subscriptions view shows a list of emails delivered through active subscriptions, automatically sorted with the most frequent senders at … Read more
SOL news update: Bullish chart setup trumps Solana ETF delay
SOL’s chart projects further upside despite the SEC delaying a decision on a Solana ETF approval.
SpaceX in talks to raise new funding at $400B valuation
SpaceX is in talks to raise fresh capital at a $400 billion valuation.
Ripple CEO, ex-US regulators to address market structure at Senate hearing
The hearing will come after the US Senate passed legislation to address stablecoin regulation and Republican House leadership said they would handle three bills starting on Monday.
Polygon’s Token Gains 3% After Seeing ‘Exceptional’ Trading Volume
Polygon’s native token POL (previously MATIC) rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours, outperforming the broader market, after establishing multiple support zones, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data. The token climbed from $0.184 to $0.189 with a trading range of $0.0082 (4.28%), reflecting constructive volatility patterns, according to the model. The token built … Read more
Samsung’s S90D OLED TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day and it’s great for gaming
It’s a great time to buy a new TV during Amazon Prime Day (or, days, rather), but that doesn’t mean you should only consider 2025 models. You can get huge discounts on last year’s models without compromising on much. For example, the excellent 2024 Samsung S90D OLED is available for its lowest price ever. The … Read more
James Gunn’s Superman is exactly what DC’s movies have been missing
For years, Warner Bros. Discovery has been playing a desperate game of catchup in hopes of recreating the success that Marvel achieved with its live action comics adaptations. DC movies had their moments, but they never managed to come together in a way that felt right or intentional. And for a long time, it seemed … Read more
G-Knot Appoints Crypto Veteran Wes Kaplan As CEO, Launches The First Finger Vein Biometric Wallet
New York, New York, July 8th, 2025/Chainwire/–G-Knot, a pioneering biometrics technology company developing the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet, today announced the appointment of Wes Kaplan as the company’s CEO. Kaplan, a globally recognized leader with expertise across fintech, digital assets, and traditional finance, will spearhead the global commercialization of G-Knot’s revolutionary biometric solutions. … Read more
Mistral is reportedly in talks to raise $1B
French AI startup Mistral is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in equity from investors including Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund, reports Bloomberg.
Ether Treasury Firm BTCS Surges 100% on $100M ETH Buying Plan
Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions (BTCS), a Nasdaq-listed firm with an Ethereum (ETH) treasury strategy, surged over 100% on Tuesday on a $100 million funding plan to acquire more ETH for its balance sheet. The company aims to tap traditional and decentralized financial (DeFi) capital markets for the capital raise. It plans to use an existing, … Read more
Zoom’s new Meta Quest app encourages taking video calls in VR
Zoom has rolled out a standalone app for Meta Quest headsets. With the app, you can join or host meetings in virtual reality while appearing as your Meta Avatar. Zoom launched an app for the Quest in 2023, but it was only available through Meta’s Horizon Workspaces app, and users could also only host a … Read more
Why it’s so hard to warn people about flash floods
A photo shows flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 5th, 2025. | Photo: Getty Images By definition, flash floods are notoriously difficult to warn people about well in advance. They form rapidly, giving forecasters hours of lead time at best to figure out where they might … Read more
Sugar Daddy Season ($SUGAR) Launches Community Contest And Teases Bold Roadmap
New York, NY, July 8, 2025 /–Sugar Daddy Season ($SUGAR), the meme coin that’s redefining digital status and community wealth, is turning heads—this time with a community contest kicking off July 1 and a sneak peek at what’s next. From a video game to a documentary, Sugar Daddy Season isn’t just another meme project; it’s a … Read more
Amazon gets the green light to sell the Nintendo Switch 2
Amazon finally has listings for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US – though right now, you can only register your interest for an invitation to purchase a console. If you’re interested, here are links to the console and Mario Kart World bundle and the console on its own. It’s a big change following Nintendo … Read more
ETH news update: Will Ether ETF buying help bulls secure close above $2.7K?
Positive newsflow, a change in investor sentiment, and steady ETH ETF buying could help Ether rally above $2,700.
Here are 55 Prime Day deals you can nab for $50 or less
The latest Echo Spot is a surprisingly great alarm clock, and it’s even better at 45 percent off. Amazon Prime Day is an excellent time to save on a wide range of big-ticket items, including 4K TVs, laptops, and the latest pairs of noise-canceling headphones. But if you, like me, are in the market for … Read more
Tornado Cash Judge Will Not Permit Van Loon Verdict to Be Discussed During Upcoming Trial
NEW YORK, New York — The judge overseeing the criminal case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm said Tuesday she will not allow the verdict in another, related case, Van Loon vs. Department of the Treasury, to be discussed during Storm’s upcoming trial. “The words ‘Van Loon’ are not going to show up in this trial,” … Read more
U.S. Sanctions North Korean IT Workers Over ‘Cyber Espionage,’ Crypto Thefts
The U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions watchdog added North Korean national Song Kum Hyok to its “Specially Designated Nationals” list, alleging he is “a malicious cyber actor” tied to a North Korean hacking group. The Office of Foreign Assets Control moved to block Song from the global financial system on Tuesday, arguing he worked to place … Read more