US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight

Representatives from multiple universities met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on June 23 to discuss a staking rulebook. The meeting included representatives from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, the University of Chicago Law School, and venture firm Placeholder. According to the logs, […]

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A Chinese firm has just launched a constantly changing set of AI benchmarks

Development of the benchmark at Hongshan began in 2022, following ChatGPT’s breakout success, as an internal tool for assessing which models are worth investing in. Since then, led by partner Gong Yuan, the team has steadily expanded the system, bringing in outside researchers and professionals to help refine it. As the project grew more sophisticated, […]

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Solana network extensions will redefine blockchain scaling

The following is a guest post and opinion from Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital. Ethereum is betting big on a future filled with rollups. But in typical Solana fashion, the network is taking a different route—one that doesn’t just scale more blockspace, but bespoke execution environments with first-class developer control. Enter Network […]

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Canada’s first XRP spot ETF goes live on Toronto Stock Exchange

Key Takeaways Purpose Investments has debuted Canada’s first XRP spot ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The ETF trades under the ticker XRPP and provides direct exposure to XRP with multiple currency options. Share this article Purpose Investments, Canada’s leading crypto ETF provider, has officially launched the Purpose XRP ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange. […]

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DayDayCook to raise up to $528 million for Bitcoin treasury expansion

Key Takeaways Hong Kong-based food group DDC Enterprise Limited aims to raise $528 million to expand its Bitcoin holdings. The funding includes contributions from Anson Funds, Animoca Brands, Kenetic Capital, and QCP Capital. Share this article DDC Enterprise, also known as DayDayCook, a publicly traded consumer brand focused on wellness-driven meal solutions, said Tuesday it […]

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Why you need diverse third-party data to deliver trusted AI solutions

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, from customer service agents and recommendation engines to fraud detection and supply chain optimization, trust in these systems is critical. But trust in AI solutions doesn’t stem from the algorithms. It’s rooted in the data. Diverse, high-quality data is a prerequisite for reliable, effective, and ethical AI […]

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Bybit to launch Byreal, its first onchain DEX on Solana, on June 30

Key Takeaways Bybit is launching Byreal, an on-chain decentralized exchange on Solana. Byreal will offer hybrid finance features combining centralized and decentralized exchange elements. Share this article Crypto exchange Bybit announced Sunday that it will launch Byreal, its first on-chain DEX, by the end of this month. Powered by Solana, the new platform aims to […]

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How UK crypto taxes work and what you need to know

Share this article Cryptocurrencies and crypto assets are more popular today than they have ever been, especially here in the UK. The numbers surrounding the adoption of digital currencies have been rising across different demographics, from first-time investors to full-time traders and even long-time sceptics. But as more people get involved, the UK’s tax authority […]

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Circle rejected Ripple’s $5 billion buyout — now valued at over $20 billion after NYSE debut

Key Takeaways Circle saw its market value exceed $20 billion following its NYSE debut. The company reportedly rejected Ripple’s $5 billion acquisition offer as it was seen as undervalued. Share this article Circle, the USDC stablecoin issuer, made a blockbuster debut on Wall Street this week, with shares soaring to as high as $123, briefly […]

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