Nice generative AI platform you have there. Would be a real shame if the RIAA… happened to it. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Sure, everyone hates record labels – but the AI industry has figured out how to make them look like heroes. So that’s at least one very impressive accomplishment … Read more
Circle (CRCL) has the opportunity to be a prime facilitator of stablecoin adoption, Wall Street bank Citigroup said in a research report Monday assuming coverage of the stock. Despite the stock’s outsized rally since going public, Circle’s valuation is not stretched, the report said. The stablecoin issuer priced at $31 a share in its initial … Read more
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The Smarter Web Company has boosted its Bitcoin treasury with an additional $24.7 million BTC purchase as part of its 10-year strategy.
Hackers stole more than $2.47 billion worth of cryptocurrency in the first half of 2025, already exceeding last year’s total of $2.42 billion, according to Certik’s Hack3d Report. The majority of that figure can be attributed to two incidents; the Bybit breach and the Cetus Protocol exploit that combined were worth $1.78 billion. Wallet compromise … Read more
This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. The dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback’s value against major fiat currencies, looks south, having taken a beating in the first half. Still, bitcoin’s (BTC) chart points to immediate downside risks. The DXY fell over 10% in the first … Read more
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Deutsche Bank reportedly plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026 with Bitpanda and Taurus, expanding its digital asset initiatives in Europe.
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Devs working with LLMs run into document parsing constantly. And every few months, there’s a new wave of hype (or frustration) around the PDF problem. During those moments, it’s not unusual to see software folks venting about how one file format became such a massive headache. But the struggle isn’t new. Long before LLMs entered … Read more
On June 2nd, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy traveled to Newark Liberty International Airport to celebrate the reopening of runway 4L-22R. This was unusual: few runway openings are glamorous enough to warrant a visit from the airport’s CEO, let alone a cabinet secretary. But as we reported last month, few airports have come to symbolize … Read more
In 2025, the global economy will continue to rapidly digitize. Do you know another secret? Yet over 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, according to the latest World Bank data. These people lack access to traditional financial services due to systemic barriers, such as identity issues, geographic isolation, high service fees, and distrust in centralized institutions. … Read more
A comprehensive response to recent data breaches and a roadmap for digital sovereignty The Wake-Up Call – Recent Cybersecurity Breaches in Tonga The recent leak of patient information online has sent shockwaves through Tonga’s government and healthcare systems, highlighting a critical vulnerability that threatens not just individual privacy, but national security itself. When hackers can … Read more
The alleged scheme involved laundering the proceeds of counterfeit checks and business email compromise scams into Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin has never lost more than 10% by the July monthly candle close, while stocks have enjoyed straight gains since 2015; will history repeat?
The Bitcoin (BTC) network monthly average hashrate fell about 3% in June, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Tuesday. The hashrate refers to the total combined computational power used to mine and process transactions on a proof-of-work blockchain, and is a proxy for competition in the industry and mining difficulty. It … Read more
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) ended June above $107,000 at a record monthly close. Still, the largest crypto’s 2.5% monthly gain failed to match the euro’s advance against the dollar, the most liquid FX pair in the world. The eurozone currency rose nearly 4% against the greenback last month, … Read more
The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), listed on Euronext Growth Paris has secured roughly 11 million euros ($13 million) in fresh funding as it doubles down on becoming Europe’s first bitcoin (BTC) treasury company. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to growing its bitcoin holdings relative to its share count, aiming to deliver long-term value to … Read more
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Elon Musk’s xAI secures $10 billion to expand its AI operations as Musk’s clash with President Donald Trump over government spending heats up again.