Month: August 2025

Introducing Regulator and The Stepback, our new subscriber-exclusive newsletters

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Today, I’m excited to announce three newsletter offerings, exclusive to Verge subscribers, that will continue to deliver must-read stories about tech and beyond. First, we’re introducing Regulator by Tina Nguyen. Regulator is focused on the battles between Big Tech and Big Government – from the juicy palace intrigue to the devastating consequences of their political … Read more

How Policy, Innovation, and Market Dynamics Are Driving Institutional Crypto M&A

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The financial services industry is at a crossroads, with an indisputable trend of financial services moving into crypto. Digital assets built on the blockchain are transforming the financial ecosystem and shaping its future. Digital assets are no longer living on the fringe of the global financial system — they are becoming central to its future … Read more

Welcome to Regulator

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You’ll often see tech policy reporting described as the intersection of technology and politics, and for years, that was a pretty accurate description: Silicon Valley existed independent of Washington politics, and every so often, they’d cross paths, discuss some regulatory concern, write a check, shake hands, and then go their separate ways. This is no … Read more

BONK Drops 4% With Volatility Exceeding Altcoin Average

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BONK traded under sustained selling pressure on Wednesday falling 3.9% to $0.00002383 in 24 hours. The Solana-based memecoin swung between a high of $0.00002486 and a low of $0.00002360, a range that translated to 50.3% volatility, well above the altcoin average, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model. Multiple attempts to reclaim higher ground … Read more

$PUMP REBOUNDS, CRYPTO EDGES LOWER, CHINA TESTING STABLECOINS

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Crypto volatile amid weaker macro picture. BTC ETF outflows continue, ETH turns positive. Short term BTC holders dump $18b as whales buy. Liquid staking Activities are not securities: SEC. China testing out Yuan stablecoins. Brazil considers BTC reserve. Japan’s SBI files for various crypto ETFs. Michigan pension fund triples BTC ETF exposure. Sharplink bought $304m … Read more

NEAR Protocol Registers Volume-Backed Breakout Amid Broad Market Consolidation

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NEAR Protocol posted a notable intraday breakout on August 6, climbing from $2.44 to $2.47 within an hour as it pierced key resistance near $2.495. The move followed accumulation around $2.448 and was confirmed by a sharp volume spike—over 101,000 units at 13:31 UTC and above 150,000 in the 13:36–13:40 window—validating bullish momentum. The token … Read more

The Layer 1 Fallacy: Chasing Premium Without Substance

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In financial markets, startups have long sought to market themselves as “tech firms” hoping investors will value them with tech-company multiples. And often, they do — at least for a while. Traditional institutions learned this the hard way. Throughout the 2010s, many corporations scrambled to reposition themselves as technology companies. Banks, payment processors and retailers … Read more

How to Refine AI-Generated Typefaces with Interface Sliders

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Table of Links Introduction Related Work 2.1 Semantic Typographic Logo Design 2.2 Generative Model for Computational Design 2.3 Graphic Design Authoring Tool Formative Study 3.1 General Workflow and Challenges 3.2 Concerns in Generative Model Involvement 3.3 Design Space of Semantic Typography Work Design Consideration Typedance and 5.1 Ideation 5.2 Selection 5.3 Generation 5.4 Evaluation 5.5 … Read more

Reflection-Based Information Leaks Puts Video Conferencing Privacy at Risk

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Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Threat Model & Background III. Webcam Peeking through Glasses IV. Reflection Recognizability & Factors V. Cyberspace Textual Target Susceptibility VI. Website Recognition VII. Discussion VIII. Related Work IX. Conclusion, Acknowledgment, and References APPENDIX A: Equipment Information APPENDIX B: Viewing Angle Model APPENDIX C: Video Conferencing Platform Behaviors … Read more