Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independent
The agreement adds a key interoperability engineering team to Circle, strengthening its crosschain infrastructure and support for multichain applications.
Month: December 2025
Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year
The Senate will not hold a market structure markup hearing this month, pushing any progress toward a new crypto law to next year.
UK Supreme Court Shuts Down $13 Billion Bitcoin SV Case Appeal
Bitcoin SV (BSV) investors had their appeal refused by the UK Supreme Court, dismissing a $13 billion claim in the process.
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.
Filecoin slides 5% alongside major decline in broader crypto market
FIL dropped to $1.24 as the technical breakdown accelerated on heavy volume, 380% above average.
Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed “T3” and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
Ford’s big bet on EVs didn’t pan out — now it’s pivoting to hybrids and energy storage
Ford announced a series of changes to its gas- and electric-powered vehicle business aimed at dramatically increasing hybrid vehicle production in the face of slowing EV sales. The automaker also will introduce some new products as part of this plan, including an extended-range EV version of its F-series truck and battery storage systems to meet … Read more
‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone
Wednesday’s update could debut tokenized assets, onchain AI agents and global Base features as crypto exchange Coinbase aims to redefine its business model.
Study Finds Software Testers Often Misjudge Which Techniques Work Best
Table Of Links Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Original Study: Research Questions and Methodology 3 Original Study: Validity Threats 4 Original Study: Results 5 Replicated Study: Research Questions and Methodology 6 Replicated Study: Validity Threats 7 Replicated Study: Results 8 Discussion 9 Related Work 10 Conclusions And References 4 Original Study: Results Of the 32 students … Read more
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
SEC ’eased up on’ 60% of crypto enforcement cases under Trump: Report
The financial regulator dropped several cases against crypto companies in 2025, and is reportedly “no longer actively pursuing a single case against a firm with known Trump ties.”
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Showcases Advanced HDMI® Gaming Technologies at CES 2026
San Jose, United States/ California, December 15th, 2025/GamingWire/–HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. (HDMI LA) announced that its CES 2026 booth will spotlight HDMI gaming technologies with a range of demonstrations designed to engage both professional attendees and gaming enthusiasts. The booth will feature the performance benefits of three HDMI cable types across interactive gaming demonstrations: Ultra96 … Read more
Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash hungry AI startups.
Bitcoin drops under $86K as $2.78B in BTC whale selling overwhelms active dip buyers
Data shows traders bought the Bitcoin price dip, but $2.78 billion in selling by larger entities completely overshadowed the bulls. Can BTC hold above $86,000?
The PS5, PlayStation Portal, and Sony’s DualSense are still on sale for a limited time
Sony’s annual PlayStation sale has been going on for nearly a month now, offering discounts on everything from the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PlayStation Portal to Sony’s standard DualSense controller. However, the end of the sale is quickly approaching, with Sony’s website showing that some deals are set to expire as soon as Friday, … Read more
Financial Stability Oversight Council Softens Crypto Stance in 2025 Report
The U.S. FSOC has softened its tone on crypto assets in its latest report, arguing that the GENIUS Act provides regulatory clarity.
Anchorage Digital deepens RIA market push by acquiring unit of Securitize
The deal folds adviser-facing tools into Anchorage’s platform while allowing Securitize to remain focused on tokenizing real-world assets.
Assessing Validity Threats in Controlled Software Engineering Experiments
Table Of Links Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Original Study: Research Questions and Methodology 3 Original Study: Validity Threats 4 Original Study: Results 5 Replicated Study: Research Questions and Methodology 6 Replicated Study: Validity Threats 7 Replicated Study: Results 8 Discussion 9 Related Work 10 Conclusions And References 3 Original Study: Validity Threats Based on the … Read more