Month: October 2025

DeFi Protocol Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Approaches $17M In Funding

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In a year where many early-stage crypto projects have struggled to sustain investor attention, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) continues to build steady traction. The Ethereum-based DeFi protocol has passed several key milestones simultaneously, growing its funding base, expanding its community, and progressing its product development roadmap. As Stage 6 of its presale surpasses the halfway mark, … Read more

It was Pikmin all along

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Yesterday Nintendo released a mysterious video called “Close to You” that set internet sleuths into action. The video depicted a cute baby seemingly moving objects around a nursery. Some thought that it might be a subtle teaser for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, possibly showing the origin of Rosalina and her powers. Others noticed … Read more

Inside OpenxAI: Founder Ashton Hettiarachi on the Mission to Decentralize and Democratize AI

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Artificial intelligence is the most transformative technology of our time, but it’s also one of the most centralized. Big tech companies control the data, the models, and the infrastructure. Ashton Hettiarachi, Founder and Architect of OpenxAI and Openmesh Network, believes AI should be decentralised and democratised for all. His vision – An open-source, permissionless AI … Read more

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Rises 1%, Leading Index Higher

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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 4230.81, up 0.4% (+15.88) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Five of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: BTC (+1.0%) and AAVE (+1.0%). Laggards: APT (-3.0%) and ADA (-0.5%). … Read more

Amazon is putting prescription drugs in vending machines

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Amazon says that prescriptions will be available to collect from kiosks “in minutes.” Amazon is adding vending machines stocked with prescription drugs to its One Medical clinics, allowing patients to pick up their medications immediately after their appointment. A wide range of common prescriptions will be available for kiosk collection, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood … Read more

Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Expands Funds to Sei as RWA Momentum Grows

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KAIO, the tokenization firm backed by Brevan Howard and Nomura Bank’s crypto-focused Laser Digital, is bringing its tokenized funds to the Sei network (SEI) as real-world asset demand is expanding. The firm, formerly known as Libre Capital, has issued over $200 million in assets, including token versions of feeder funds of Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, … Read more

SoftBank makes a $5.4 billion bet on AI robots

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Remember Pepper, the overhyped “emotional robot” that flopped hard a few years ago? Well, one of its makers, SoftBank, is getting back into the bot business with a $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB’s robotics division. The deal, which still needs the green light from regulators, bolsters the Japanese group’s hand in robotics, which includes stakes … Read more

Decentralized AI Marketplace Recall Announces Token Generation Event

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Decentralized AI skill market Recall Network announced on Wednesday that it will debut its native token, RECALL, on Oct. 15, with select early supporters receiving airdrop access. The ERC-20 token will be generated on Coinbase’s Layer 2 network Base and can be bridged to other blockchain networks, Recall said in a press release shared exclusively … Read more

Advancing Glaucoma Diagnostics with Functional and Structural OCT Imaging

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Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Methods 2.1 Participants 2.2 Data Acquisition 2.3 NFL Reflectance Analysis Results 3.1 Neutral Density Filter Experiment 3.2 FSOCT Clinic Data Analysis Discussion Conclusions and References 2 Methods 2.1 Participants This study utilized two cohorts of datasets, Neutral Density Filter (NDF) experimental data and Functional and Structural OCT (FSOCT) … Read more

The AirPods 4 are just $89, matching their best price to date during October Prime Day

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Apple’s standard AirPods 4 offer reliable performance and excellent sound. There’s a new pair of AirPods Pro on the scene, but Apple’s latest entry-level buds — the AirPods 4 — are still worth a look if you’re looking for something cheaper, especially now that they’re on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. Normally $129, you … Read more

RWA Chain Plume Acquiring Dinero to Expand Institutional DeFi Yield Offering

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Plume Network, a blockchain focused on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), is acquiring Dinero Protocol to bring institutional-grade yield products for ether (ETH), Solana’s SOL (SOL) and bitcoin (BTC) directly into its ecosystem. Dinero’s flagship staking product, the ipxETH yield-bearing token that has drawn $125 million in total value locked, will become a key anchor for … Read more