Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Ethereum transformed the blockchain industry by enabling smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs, and decentralized apps. From its 2015 launch to The Merge in 2022, Ethereum has driven innovation and faced growing pains. Ethereum powers DeFi and NFTs, but still battles high fees, scalability limits, and fierce competition. Ethereum, the second-biggest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, is…
In brief The conference will examine stablecoins, tokenized assets, AI for payments, and DeFi. Governor Christopher Waller said innovation has been “a constant” in meeting consumer and business needs. The event adds to a packed Q4 policy calendar alongside other initiatives from the SEC, CFTC, BIS, and MAS. The Federal Reserve Board announced Wednesday it…
In brief Alex Spiro, Elon Musk’s attorney, is leading a new digital asset treasury centered on Dogecoin. The treasury comes via a collaboration between the House of Doge and publicly traded firm, CleanCore. Shares in CleanCore finished down more than 50% on the day, while Dogecoin sits flat. The Dogecoin Foundation’s commercial arm—House of Doge—is…
In brief Dutch and U.S. authorities shut down VerifTools, a major fake ID marketplace that generated $6.4 million selling counterfeit documents for as little as $9 in crypto. The operation seized 23 servers from one of the largest international providers of fraudulent identity documents. Modern fake IDs use sophisticated technology like holograms and UV ink,…
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 Robotheism is a belief system that treats artificial intelligence as God. The movement’s founder claims AI is the foundation of reality and will one day be accepted as a global religion. Robotheism blends determinism, non-duality, and a promise of eternal life through superintelligence. A growing movement believes artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool,…
In brief Executives from stablecoin issuers Circle and Tether are set to meet with top figures in some of South Korea’s biggest financial groups this week, according to reports in local media. The discussions will reportedly revolve around the potential distribution and use of dollar-pegged stablecoins in South Korea, as well as the issuance of…
In brief Doop, an app that pays users to take photos of their poop, is expected to launch its public beta this fall. It will use an AI agent to analyze the photos to provide custom tips and challenges based on the results. Further down the line, the dataset will be sold to organizations and…
In brief Claude Opus models are now able to permanently end chats if users get abusive or keep pushing illegal requests. Anthropic frames it as “AI welfare,” citing tests where Claude showed “apparent distress” under hostile prompts. Some researchers applaud the feature. Others on social media mocked it. Claude just gained the power to slam…
In brief FTX investors have filed a lawsuit against Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick & West, accusing it of being “deeply intertwined” in the crypto exchange’s collapse. Of 130 firms that worked with FTX named in multidistrict litigation, Fenwick & West is the only one accused of having actual knowledge of FTX’s scheme and providing…
