Meta claims new Muse Wonder AI models rival OpenAI, Anthropic
Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg said its newest models are a step toward “personal superintelligence.”
South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC
Authorities said the restrictions are aimed at unregistered exchanges and have acknowledged that customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets.
Aptos rolls out Encrypted Mempool to curb frontrunning, sandwich attacks
The optional feature hides transaction details until their order is finalized, preventing bots from exploiting pending trades.
FTX’s crypto mining venture is now used to advance AI
The defunct exchange acquired a 20% stake in Genesis Digital Assets before FTX declared bankruptcy in November 2022.
US accounting overhaul could make stablecoins more attractive to corporations: Tempo
A Tempo report examines how proposed US accounting rules could change corporate stablecoin holdings, with direct redemption rights determining which tokens qualify as cash.
Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as midterms loom
With just 22 days until the US midterm elections, a crypto-aligned committee has announced another major ad expenditure to support “pro-crypto” candidates in 2026.
Bitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward one-month high
Bitcoin price action stayed rangebound after failing to sustain above $84,000 into the Wall Street open on rising oil prices.
Bitcoin miners face widening AI financing costs as lenders scrutinize deals
The Bitcoin mining industry needs roughly $50 billion to complete planned AI infrastructure projects, with IREN, Riot Platforms and HIVE Digital facing major funding gaps.
Ledger implant tests Bitcoin ETFs as safer custodial solutions than hardware wallets
The discovery of an unauthorized Ledger hardware implant reignited debate on whether Bitcoin ETFs are safer than self-custodying Bitcoin via hardware wallet devices.
XRP treasury Evernorth’s shares rise 5% at Nasdaq opening print
Evernorth’s share price rose by 5% as investors welcomed the Nasdaq debut of the first pure-play XRP digital asset treasury.