Why Extracting Text From PDFs Still Feels Like a Hack–And the Legacy Design that Keeps AI Stuck

Devs working with LLMs run into document parsing constantly. And every few months, there’s a new wave of hype (or frustration) around the PDF problem. During those moments, it’s not unusual to see software folks venting about how one file format became such a massive headache. But the struggle isn’t new. Long before LLMs entered … Read more

How Blockchain Is Redefining Financial Inclusion for the Unbanked in 2025

In 2025, the global economy will continue to rapidly digitize. Do you know another secret? Yet over 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, according to the latest World Bank data. These people lack access to traditional financial services due to systemic barriers, such as identity issues, geographic isolation, high service fees, and distrust in centralized institutions. … Read more

From Crisis to Security – How DePIN Can Solve Tonga’s Cybersecurity Challenges

A comprehensive response to recent data breaches and a roadmap for digital sovereignty The Wake-Up Call – Recent Cybersecurity Breaches in Tonga The recent leak of patient information online has sent shockwaves through Tonga’s government and healthcare systems, highlighting a critical vulnerability that threatens not just individual privacy, but national security itself. When hackers can … Read more

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Declined in June as Miners Reacted to Recent Heatwave: JPMorgan

The Bitcoin (BTC) network monthly average hashrate fell about 3% in June, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Tuesday. The hashrate refers to the total combined computational power used to mine and process transactions on a proof-of-work blockchain, and is a proxy for competition in the industry and mining difficulty. It … Read more

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Posts Record Monthly Close, but Euro Steals the Show

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) ended June above $107,000 at a record monthly close. Still, the largest crypto’s 2.5% monthly gain failed to match the euro’s advance against the dollar, the most liquid FX pair in the world. The eurozone currency rose nearly 4% against the greenback last month, … Read more

The Blockchain Group Raises $13M to Advance Bitcoin Treasury Vision

The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), listed on Euronext Growth Paris has secured roughly 11 million euros ($13 million) in fresh funding as it doubles down on becoming Europe’s first bitcoin (BTC) treasury company. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to growing its bitcoin holdings relative to its share count, aiming to deliver long-term value to … Read more

BTC’s 200-Week Average Rises to $50K to Suggest Long-Term Market Strength

The 200-Week Simple Moving Average (200WMA) for bitcoin BTC is approaching $50,000, currently sitting at approximately $49,223, according to Glassnode data. This is one of the very few indicators in bitcoin that has only risen over time. The 200WMA has historically provided significant support levels. During the 2015 bear market, it offered support around $200. … Read more

How U.S. Copyright Law Applies to LLM Training

:::tip ANDREA BARTZ, CHARLES GRAEBER, and KIRK WALLACE JOHNSON v. ANTHROPIC PBC, retrieved on June 25, 2025, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. You can jump to any part in this filing here. This is part 4 of 10. ::: ANALYSIS Section 107 of the Copyright Act identifies four factors for determining whether a given use … Read more

Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping

Cloudflare, a cloud infrastructure provider that serves 20% of the web, announced Tuesday the launch of a new marketplace that reimagines the relationship between website owners and AI companies — ideally giving publishers greater control over their content. For the last year, Cloudflare has launched tools for publishers to address the rampant rise of AI … Read more