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In brief A new DeepSeek AI model has been released, challenging OpenAI’s latest open-source rollout. OpenAI’s gpt-oss-20b falters in reasoning and writing tests, while DeepSeek v3.1 produces gripping stories, working code, and smart refusals At first glance, DeepSeek’s hybrid architecture outperforms OpenAI’s open-source push, though OpenAI’s model wins on customization. OpenAI made its triumphant return…
In brief Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology is raising $400 million to buy Solana. The medical device company is the latest to adopt a Solana treasury strategy. A number of publicly traded firms are putting cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Nasdaq-listed medical device company Sharps Technology’s stock boomed on Monday after the firm said it would pivot…
DeFiChain has been an extraordinary project, and the whole DeFiChain Labs team was honored to be a part of it.But all good things have to come to an end, and for us, that means handing over our responsibilities to new groups and individuals represented by the community.Since we took over the agenda from the Bake…
In brief ASIC has removed more than 14,000 scam and phishing websites in two years, with crypto scams making up about 20%. The regulator will now target fraudulent ads on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Investment scams cost Australians nearly $1 billion in 2024, with tactics like “AI washing” emerging as new…
In brief SuiPlay0X1 buyers are facing unexpected import duties on the $599 gaming handheld, some as high as nearly $350. Mysten Labs said that it will not cover the fees for buyers, in part because it sells the device at nearly cost. The firm is temporarily suspending shipments while it gains more information on the…
In brief Binance will move its USDT yield product onto the Plasma network once mainnet launches, estimated for September. Users will be able to earn 2% APR on their USDT stablecoin holdings, as well as earn a slice of the soon-to-launch XPL token. Codenamed “Taylor Swift,” the partnership’s details were kept under lock and key…
We’re proud to announce the next step in the global expansion of xStocks, the industry standard for tokenized equities. In partnership with Backed, Kraken is collaborating with the TRON DAO to integrate xStocks with the TRON blockchain, opening up new opportunities for tokenized equities exposure across one of the world’s most active and scalable blockchain…
In brief Crypto treasury firm Thumzup is planning to acquire Dogehash in an all-stock deal. Dogehash shareholders will exchange their holdings for 30.7 million shares of Thumzup stock. Thumzup recently raised $50 million to expand its mining capabilities and digital asset treasury. Trump family-backed, cryptocurrency treasury firm Thumzup Media is planning to acquire Dogecoin mining…
August 19, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that ALKIMI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ALKIMI trading is live as of August 19, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief While AI speeds up coding and playtesting, devs worry about privacy, cost, and creative control. Small studios see AI as a chance to compete, while larger publishers struggle to adapt. From smarter NPCs to new jobs, developers say AI is remaking game development. Nearly nine in 10 game developers say they’ve already built…
