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In brief SenseMap pays contributors for on-chain, real-time mapping data. Google Maps’ ad business has been estimated to make $11 billion annually. Observers say consensus, not control, ensures accuracy. OpenLedger, a blockchain infrastructure firm building out AI systems for transparent data attribution, is expanding its ecosystem with the addition of SenseMap, a new decentralized mapping…
In brief Gemini users in Australia can now trade directly in AUD through local banking integrations following its official registration with the country’s anti-money laundering watchdog. The move coincides with draft legislation that would bring crypto exchanges under the Corporations Act. Gemini has appointed James Logan as Head of Australia to lead local strategy and…
In brief MetaMask users can trade derivatives using Hyperliquid’s infrastructure. The self-custodial wallet plans to add support for Polymarket. MetaMask users can earn rewards, including Linea’s native token. Popular crypto wallet MetaMask unveiled native support for Hyperliquid on Wednesday, allowing users to more easily speculate on the price of various cryptocurrencies through the up-and-coming decentralized…
In brief Coinbase has launched crypto staking services in New York after years of objections from state regulators. New Yorkers can now stake several major tokens, including Ethereum and Cosmos, with estimated yields ranging up to 16% APY. The move follows the resignation of state crypto regulator Adrienne Harris, who reached a $100 million settlement…
In brief The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations warned Monday the Responsible Financial Innovation Act provides only “the facade of regulation” while weakening worker protections and consumer safeguards. The labor federation’s letter comes as Senate Republicans push for a floor vote in November. Union officials criticized provisions letting FDIC-insured banks directly…
In brief S&P Dow Jones Indices, a unit of market data provider S&P Global, is releasing a new index tracking 15 digital assets and 35 crypto-focused companies. Dinari, a provider of tokenized U.S. securities, will also issue a token tracking the index. Crypto-related equities have soared this year amid a market surge. S&P Dow Jones…
In brief Polymarket received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange. The deal gave Polymarket a post-deal valuation of $9 billion, the prediction market startup said. Polymarket has inked several high-profile deals this year. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said on Tuesday that the prediction-market platform will receive up…
In brief KindlyMD is joining with crypto services provider Antalpha in a strategic partnership. As part of the agreement, KindlyMD’s Nakamoto subsidiary and Antalpha have signed a non-binding letter of intent for the Bitcoin treasury to issue $250 million in convertible debt to Antalpha. KindlyMD will use the convertible notes to expand its Bitcoin Holdings…
In brief Crypto wallet MetaMask will launch a rewards program with over $30 million in incentives for users. The rewards push will begin ahead of the wallet’s upcoming token launch. The rewards will include LINEA tokens from the Consensys Ethereum layer-2 network, Linea. Popular crypto wallet MetaMask is launching a program that will distribute over…
In brief OpenAI’s new SDK lets developers build interactive tools that run inside chats, integrating services like Expedia, Canva, and Zillow. A drag-and-drop interface via AgentKit enables creation of autonomous AI agents—workflows that reason, retrieve data, and act within OpenAI’s ecosystem. Together the features shift ChatGPT from chatbot to software platform, aiming to anchor developers—and…
