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Month: August 2025
David Bailey’s KindlyMD kicks off Bitcoin treasury with massive $679M buy
Healthcare company KindlyMD recently merged with Nakamoto, a Bitcoin entity established by Trump crypto adviser David Bailey, with the aim of acquiring 1 million BTC.
Ayaneo’s dual-screen Android handheld is its next modernized Nintendo DS
The earliest backers of Ayaneo’s Indiegogo campaign can preorder the Pocket DS at a discount. | Image: Ayaneo First announced just a few weeks ago in late July, the Ayaneo Pocket DS dual-screen handheld is now available for preorder through Indiegogo starting at $519 but discounted to $399 for the earliest backers. Shipping is expected … Read more
Why Most Free-to-Play Games Fail to Monetize Beyond Their Top 5% of Players
Free-to-play games rely too heavily on IAPs and ads, leaving up to 95% of players unmonetized. With falling ad returns and limited in-app purchases, developers need new revenue streams. Background monetization—lightweight, privacy-compliant, and non-intrusive—offers a way to capture value from non-spending players while preserving gameplay and retention. The future of F2P lies in layering monetization … Read more
Spotify’s new track mixing tool adds DJ features to your playlists
The Mix feature is currently in beta. Spotify is testing a new audio mixing feature that allows you to customize track transitions for your playlists. Now rolling out in beta for “eligible Premium users,” the Mix feature provides an option to automatically blend transitions between tracks, or manually adjust aspects like volume, EQ, and effect … Read more
Smart contract companies, dumb insurance coverage
Traditional insurance is failing digital asset companies. As tokenization hits $20 trillion, firms need tailored coverage — not off-the-shelf policies.
XRP Spikes, Then Stalls, as Traders Face Decisive $3 Mark
XRP saw aggressive swings before an abrupt halt capped the session, leaving traders to debate whether institutional flows or technical glitches drove the erratic pattern. The token moved in a 5% range before trading froze at the $3.00 mark. News Background • XRP gained as much as 5% from $2.97 to $3.10 during the August … Read more
SharpLink Ether Holdings Top $3.1B, Trailing BitMine in Pace of ETH Acquisition
SharpLink Gaming (SBET), the Nasdaq-listed ether (ETH) treasury firm led by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, said it bought 143,593 ETH through last week, bringing total holdings above $3 billion. To finance the purchases, SharpLink raised $537 million in net proceeds during the week ended Aug. 15. The company secured $390 million through a registered direct … Read more
Latin America’s exchange flows grew ninefold in three years: Dune
From January 2021 to July 2025, Ethereum-based flows in Latin America reached $45.5 billion, accounting for around 75% of all flows.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink Drops 4.3% as Nearly All Assets Decline
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 4076.62, down 1.2% (-51.06) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. One of 20 assets is trading higher. Leaders: ADA (+1.0%) and BCH (-0.3%). Laggards: LINK (-4.3%) and APT (-3.2%). … Read more
This App Pays You Crypto to Share Your Poop Pics
Why waste your waste? Doop brands itself as a “poop-to-earn” app that aims to fuel a new frontier of defecation research.
TikTok’s latest feature lets college students find and connect with classmates
In a move reminiscent of Facebook’s early days, TikTok is launching a new feature that allows college students to find and connect with others on their campus.
Concordium debuts app for anonymous online age checks amid UK rules backlash
Concordium launched a mobile app using zero-knowledge proofs for anonymous age verification as UK rules fuel demand for privacy-safe solutions.
Adobe’s AI Acrobat file hub is designed for more than PDFs
Acrobat, now for more than just PDFs. Adobe is introducing a new Acrobat platform that combines the PDF app with its Adobe Express content creation service and AI assistants that can automate specific productivity tasks. Acrobat Studio allows users to upload up to 100 documents and consolidate the information together into a single workspace. The … Read more
Anker’s latest power station is compact, capable, and temporarily cheap
At least there’s beer. | Image: Anker 1kWh power stations like Anker’s new Solix C1000 Gen 2 are in the sweet spot for most people in need of a big-ass battery. Its long-lasting LFP chemistry and 2,000W inverter combine during a blackout to keep devices like a router, fridge/freezer, and some lights running for a … Read more
Nanoleaf’s new immersive TV lighting kit is better at extending what’s on screen
The 4D V2’s camera can be mounted above or below the screen it’s pointed at. | Image: Nanoleaf Nanoleaf has announced a new version of its 4D immersive TV lighting kit that includes an LED light strip adding an ambient glow behind your TV, connected to a camera that it uses to match what’s on … Read more
It’s Google’s turn to convince us to care about AI on our phones
We’re gonna hear about AI a lot on Wednesday. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Any way you look at it, Android is in the lead. Google has shipped actual AI features on phones. And I don’t mean a silly AI image generator or a tool to rewrite your email like Shakespeare. I mean … Read more
We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we?
Robots are coming, but are we ready for them? All the big consumer tech companies are working on robotic companions for our homes. There’s Amazon’s Astro, Samsung’s Ballie, LG’s AI Agent, and whatever it is that Apple is dreaming up in Cupertino. Clearly, home robotics is approaching a major moment. But what will these robots … Read more
Nvidia said to be developing new, more powerful AI chip for sale in China
Nvidia is apparently putting together a new AI chip meant for sale in China that’s half as powerful as its flagship B300 Blackwell GPU. The new chip would be more powerful than the H20 GPUs the company is currently allowed to sell in the country.
Morning Minute: Solana Hits 100K TPS
Speed matters, and so does the timing of that 100k TPS test with SOL ETFs and TreasuryCos likely around the corner.
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KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition
KindlyMD, Inc. (NAKA) has acquired 5,743.91 BTC through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, marking the company’s first major bitcoin purchase following the merger. The acquisition brings KindlyMD’s total Bitcoin holdings to 5,764.91 BTC. This purchase was done at a weighted average price of $118,204.88, with the $679 million transaction funded using PIPE proceeds. “This acquisition reinforces … Read more
Intel will receive a $2 billion lifeline from SoftBank
SoftBank will invest $2 billion into Intel as the struggling chipmaker pulls back on spending and lays off thousands of workers. In an announcement, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said the investment aligns with the firm’s belief that “advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States.” SoftBank’s investment in Intel makes it … Read more
Crypto Bull Market Could Run Till 2027, With Major Upside for HOOD, COIN, CRCL: Bernstein
Wall Street firm Bernstein expects the crypto bull market to run longer than previously thought, potentially peaking in 2027 instead of 2025–26, with outperform-rated Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN), and Circle (CRCL) all set to benefit, the broker said in a report Tuesday. Bernstein raised its Robinhood price target to $160 from $105. The shares were … Read more