Composite gets backing from NFDG for its cross-browser agent tool

The central pitch of AI browsers like Perplexity’s Comet, Opera’s Neon, and The Browser Company’s Dia is that they’ll help you complete daily tasks more efficiently. While these are agents that are limited to one browser, Composite aims to build an agentic solution that helps professionals with their tasks, regardless of which browser they use. … Read more

Stablecoin Market Surges on U.S. Regulation, With Circle’s USDC Gaining Ground: JPMorgan

JPMorgan analysts said the stablecoin market has pulled ahead of the broader crypto ecosystem this year, fueled in part by the passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act. At nearly $300 billion, the market has grown 42% year-to-date, nearly double the 21% growth of crypto overall, according to a report published Tuesday. The report notes that … Read more

CoreWeave Jumps 8% Pre-Market on Meta AI Deal, Core Scientific Merger Looms

CoreWeave (CRWV), an AI-focused cloud computing company, secured a $14.2 billion deal with Meta Platforms (META) to supply Nvidia’s latest GB300 systems, according to a Bloomberg report citing an interview with CEO Michael Intrator. Shares in the company, which is in the process of buying Core Scientific (CORZ) for $9 billion, jumped more than 8% … Read more

Tether Adds $1B in Bitcoin to Reserves as USDT Supply Nears $175B, Blockchain Data Shows

Tether, the crypto firm behind the USDT (USDT) stablecoin, has added about $1 billion worth in bitcoin (BTC) to its reserves, bringing holdings to $9.7 billion as the supply of its flagship stablecoin rose to nearly $175 billion. Blockchain data by Arkham Intelligence shows that the address tagged as “Tether: Bitcoin Reserves” received 8,889 BTC … Read more

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Declines 1.1% as All Constituents Trade Lower

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 3988.9, down 1.1% (-46.29) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. None of the 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: APT (-0.1%) and ETH (-0.3%). Laggards: NEAR (-3.8%) and AVAX … Read more

Microsoft’s new Security Store is like an app store for cybersecurity

Microsoft is launching a Security Store that will be full of security software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions and AI agents. It’s part of a broader effort to sell Microsoft’s Sentinel security platform to businesses, complete with Microsoft Security Copilot AI agents that can be built by security teams to help tackle the latest threats. The Microsoft Security … Read more

Google’s AI Mode image search is getting more conversational

AI Mode now supports searching by vibe. Google’s latest AI Mode update makes it easier for users to search through images using vague descriptions and references. The update provides a more conversational way to shop for products online, according to Google’s announcement, allowing AI Mode users to “describe what you’re looking for — like the … Read more