Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief New Center Stage camera adds smarter framing, 4K HDR, and dual capture across iPhone 17 models. iOS 26 brings on-device AI tools, including live translation, smart screenshots, and spam filters. Final Cut Camera 2.0 adds ProRes RAW, genlock, and Apple Log 2 to iPhone 17 Pro for pro video work. Apple’s new iPhone…
In brief AI could speed up “Q-Day,” when quantum computers break today’s encryption—threatening crypto, cybersecurity, and global finance. Experts warn “Q-Day” may hit by 2030, as AI accelerates quantum advances that could crack RSA, ECC, and the backbone of blockchain security. Quantum + AI may soon outpace current encryption, raising urgent risks for crypto, banks,…
In brief Forward Industries unveiled a $1.65 billion private placement in public equity. The firm will accumulate Solana, with support from several firms. Forward’s stock price soared 92% pre-market, but then fell. It’s still up 40% on the day, as of this writing. Forward Industries unveiled a $1.65 billion private placement in public equity, or…
In brief Bitcoin’s Google search volume has plummeted to an 11-month low amid a sideways trend. Gold is up 38% since the start of 2025 compared to Bitcoin’s 18%. Experts see potential for capital rotation from gold to Bitcoin if favorable macroeconomic conditions persist. Bitcoin’s U.S. Google search volume has dropped to an 11-month low…
In brief Dogecoin jumped 5.1% to $0.22, buoyed by news of a proposed ETF from REX Shares. TRON gained 2.4% after headlines tied to founder Justin Sun, while XRP added 2%. September’s rate cut expectations and renewed retail activity could set the stage for a stronger Q4. Altcoins are starting to rise, with Dogecoin leading…
In brief Two new research papers show how AI agents can be engineered with fixed psychological archetypes or evolve emotional strategies during conversations. Emotion boosts performance: personality priming improves consistency and believability, while adaptive emotions measurably increase negotiation success. Advocates see more natural human–AI interactions, but critics warn of manipulation and blurred accountability as agents…
In brief Robinhood was added to the S&P 500 Publicly traded digital asset-focused firms have benefited from the friendlier regulatory and political environment of recent months. The S&P 500 added crypto exchange Coinbase to the index in May. Shares of Robinhood soared 7% in after hours trading after the retail brokerage, which focuses heavily on…
In brief SharpLink Gaming plans to stake part of its $3.6 billion ETH holdings on Linea network for higher yields, moving beyond traditional custodians Anchorage and Coinbase. SEC and CFTC leaders announced they’re considering 24/7 trading markets to align with crypto’s always-on nature, marking another potential Trump administration change to financial markets. Bitcoin miners hit…
In brief An Ethereum ICO whale from 2015 moved $645 million worth of ETH from three wallets to a staking service. The whale still holds $1.1 billion in ETH. A Myriad Linea prediction market shows more than 70% of respondents believing that ETH will hit $5,000 by year’s end. An Ethereum whale that scooped up…
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…
