Month: August 2025
Google TV’s uncertain future
Last year, Google surprised online video publishers with some stunning news: the company, which now generates over a quarter trillion dollars with advertising every year, effectively admitted that it isn’t very good at selling ads for its own smart TV platform, Google TV. The issue at heart: Google has long required publishers to share a … Read more
ETH NEARS $4K, TRUMP TARIFFS BEGIN, REKT HITS ANOTHER ATH
ETH leads majors, Tom Lee calls for $16k price target. US set to allow crypto in 401k plans. ETH daily transactions near record. Sell Gold, Buy BTC: Lummis. Indonesia evaluates BTC reserve. Tornado dev found guilty of 1 out of 3 charges. US adds 21.6% tariff on BTC mining machines. Parataxis launches $640m BTC treasury … Read more
PEPE Jumps 5% as Rate-Cut Bets and Whale Accumulation Drive Risk Asset Rally
Popular memecoin PEPE has risen more than 5% over the last 24 hours, powered by a high-volume breakout that helped the token’s price surge above a recent resistance level. The upward trend formed on a series of higher lows, a sign of sustained buying interest, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model.. Volume spikes … Read more
How Mavryk Is Setting the Stage for $10B in Tokenized Real Estate With Fireblocks Custody
Can Real Estate Finally Be Tokenized at Scale? Mavryk and Fireblocks Say Yes What would it take to tokenize real estate at a billion-dollar scale and actually have institutions use it? That is the question Mavryk Network is attempting to answer. Its recent integration with Fireblocks is positioned as a step toward that outcome, connecting … Read more
Stablecoin Provider Paxos to Pay $26.5M Fine to Settle Charges Related to Binance
Paxos worked with Binance to issue Binance USD, but didn’t do sufficient due diligence, New York’s top financial regulator said.
DOT Gains as Much as 4% in Strong Bullish Breakout
Polkadot’s DOT rose as much as 4% in the last 24 hours, climbing from $3.65 to $3.80 on institutional buying, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The model showed that the breakout accelerated between 10:00-11:00 GMT as price rose from $3.68 to $3.79. Volume spiked to 5.29 million units, nearly 3x the daily average … Read more
Peloton pivots to wellness alongside another layoff
Peloton exceeded investor expectations this quarter, but CEO Peter Stern says expenses are still too high. Peloton has pivoted many times over the past few years in its quest to return to profitability. The latest, as announced in its Q4 2025 earnings call, is leaning into health and wellness instead of “just” cardio fitness. “With … Read more
Data sharing is the next crypto compliance frontier
With crypto scams hitting $9.9 billion in 2024 and 90% of UK crypto apps failing AML checks, the industry needs data sharing to combat fraud.
The Framework Desktop made me fall for small form factor PCs
The Framework easily fits on any desk. Framework has built a name for itself by taking the locked down world of laptops and making them modular, upgradable, and repairable. So it’s surprising – and maybe even controversial – the way that Framework has approached its first desktop: it’s made a PC that’s actually less modular … Read more
Crypto for Advisors: The Hidden Mechanics Behind This Crypto Rally
In today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter, Alex Tapscott, explains the flywheel effect, and it’s impact on the crypto markets. Then, Natalie Hirsch from Polymath answers questions about questions about investing in public crypto companies in Ask an Expert. Thank you to our sponsor of this week’s newsletter, Grayscale. For financial advisors: register for the upcoming Minneapolis … Read more
Best AI Code Review Tools for Developers 2025
AI code review tools are now essential, helping devs catch bugs faster, enforce standards, and scale securely. This 2025 guide compares top platforms like Korbit, GitHub Copilot, and Snyk Code, offering feature breakdowns, ROI tips, and integration insights. It’s your roadmap to choosing smarter, faster code reviews.
Bitcoin sees Bollinger Bands 'head fake' with $117K bulls' next target
Bitcoin bounces back as traders highlight the next BTC price targets and resistance levels — can bulls take control?
NYDFS Fines Stablecoin Issuer Paxos $26.5M for Compliance Failures Tied to Binance’s BUSD
New York’s top financial regulator has fined Paxos, a New York City-based stablecoin issuer, $26.5 million for “systemic failures” in its compliance and anti-money laundering programs, including a past partnership with global crypto exchange Binance, according to a Thursday announcement. In addition to the fine, Paxos agreed to spend another $22 million improving its compliance … Read more
Paxos settles with NYDFS for $48.5M over Binance partnership
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to a lack of anti-money laundering oversight.
Trump’s endless new tariffs are threatening businesses — and you
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a new wave of tariffs are taking effect today. Announced on July 31st, the latest set of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on foreign imports – possibly illegally – will set a floor of 15 percent for around 40 countries with a trade deficit with the … Read more
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Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses
The move would help power X’s struggling ads business following the departure of former CEO Linda Yaccarino.
Cloud mining vs crypto staking: Which is more profitable in 2025?
In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.
DJI’s first robovac features drone tech and a transparent design
The DJI Romo P features a transparent housing on the robovac and base station. | Image: DJI Following the reveal of its first 360-degree action camera a week ago, DJI has announced its first robot vacuum cleaner. The DJI Romo is available in three versions that are mostly differentiated by their appearance — two use … Read more
HBO Max is going to get even more annoying about password sharing
HBO Max’s password-sharing crackdown is about to get stricter. During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery streaming head JB Perette said prompts surrounding account sharing will become more persistent starting next month, pushing people toward paying an extra $7.99 per month to add an extra member to their account. “In September, you’ll actually … Read more
Trump demands CEO of Intel resign over ties to China
Tan was named Intel CEO just five months ago. | Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images President Donald Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to immediately resign as Intel’s CEO over his reported ties to Chinese tech firms. The demand follows Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton questioning Intel’s board chairman whether Tan’s alleged connections to China would … Read more