Coinbase Preps Prediction Market, Tokenized Equities Launch for December 17: Report
Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to launch its own prediction market as they surge in both popularity and scrutiny.
Month: December 2025
Google and Apple roll out emergency security updates after zero-day attacks
Apple released patches for all of its flagship devices to fix security flaws under attack. Google also updated Chrome to remediate one vulnerability exploited in the attacks.
Tools for Humanity expands World app toward super-app model
The release introduces World Chat with end-to-end encryption, DeFi-powered yield via Morpho and QR-code payments at more than one million merchants in Argentina.
XRP Is Launching on Ethereum and Solana—Here’s Why (and How)
The Ripple-linked XRP will soon be usable in DeFi on other major layer-1 networks like Solana and Ethereum. Here’s how.
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In Defense of Matlab Code
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OK, what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algo?
Women ran an experiment to see if LinkedIn’s new algo was being sexist and thought they proved it. But there’s more complexity involved, experts say.
Phantom Crypto Wallet Adds Kalshi Prediction Markets for Over 20 Million Users
Prediction markets are increasingly being integrated directly within crypto wallets, with Phantom and Kalshi revealing the latest team-up.
Price predictions 12/12: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, LINK
Bitcoin and several major altcoins have turned down from their respective overhead resistance levels, indicating that the bears are still very active at the range highs.
iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates
Today, Apple officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer devices, which includes new Lock Screen customizations for you to adjust the opacity level, as well as the ability to use AirDrop with people who aren’t in your contacts by sharing a one-time code with them instead. There are also new updates going out … Read more
Microsoft buys 3.6M metric tons of carbon removal from bioenergy plant
Microsoft’s data center ambitions have imperiled its 2030 pledge to remove more carbon than it generates, making carbon removal credits all but necessary.
Mmm, Qi donuts
Eat at your own risk. | Image: Ikea After announcing new Matter-compatible smart home devices and stylish wireless speakers over the past few months, Ikea continues to expand its consumer electronics offerings with three new wireless chargers. They’re limited to 15W Qi2.0 charging rates but are well priced and feature designs that look more like … Read more
Bitcoin swings above $94K as crypto faces ‘Netscape’ moment: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin briefly topped $94,000 following Strategy’s largest investment since July, but investor risk appetite remained muted even after the widely expected US interest rate cut.
Director found guilty of scamming Netflix out of $11 million
Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted of scamming $11 million from Netflix to spend on luxury items, including five Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari, as reported earlier by Deadline. A New York jury found Rinsch guilty of several charges on Thursday, including fraud and money laundering. Rinsch, who’s known for directing 47 Ronin, was charged … Read more
Pyth to launch reserve using buybacks from DAO treasury funds
The network’s reserve will consist of purchases of the network’s native PYTH token, utilizing approximately 33% of the protocol’s revenue through the DAO.
New AI Tool Promises to Decode—And Replicate—Social Video Virality
The startup says its AI can analyze viral videos and generate optimized remixes, though evidence beyond early demos remains limited.
Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive
The firm has begun offering stablecoin account funding for U.S. retail clients, joining a growing list of brokerages racing to keep pace with crypto-native rivals.
Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Winning $282K Reward
A solo Bitcoin miner defied the odds and won a block reward worth around $282,000 with the help of mining service, Solo CKPool.
Tether may tokenize equity to ensure liquidity for investors: Report
The company is considering multiple paths to ensure liquidity for new investors eyeing a stake in the private stablecoin business.
Google Translate brings real-time speech translations to any headphones
Google Translate’s latest update brings live speech translations, originally available only on the Pixel Buds, to any headphones you want, with support for over 70 languages. It’s rolling out today in beta and just requires a compatible Android phone with the Translate app (unlike Apple’s similar feature, which requires AirPods). It’s one of a few … Read more
Building a voice-driven AWS assistant with Amazon Nova Sonic
As cloud infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, the need for intuitive and efficient management interfaces has never been greater. Traditional command-line interfaces (CLI) and web consoles, while powerful, can create barriers to quick decision-making and operational efficiency. What if you could speak to your AWS infrastructure and get immediate, intelligent responses? In this post, we explore … Read more