Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Ondo Finance launched tokenized versions of 100+ U.S. stocks and ETFs on Ethereum, backed by real assets held at registered U.S. broker-dealers. The tokenized stocks are only available to non-U.S. investors due to regulatory restrictions. The tokenized assets enable 24/7 trading and fractional ownership, allowing global investors to trade U.S. securities outside normal…
In brief Trump-backed American Bitcoin jumped over 80% in its Nasdaq debut before quickly losing its gains amid multiple trading halts. Formed through mergers with Hut 8 and Gryphon Digital Mining, the firm, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, plans a $2.1 billion stock sale to buy more Bitcoin and mining equipment. The…
In brief Gemini plans to raise up to $317 million in its IPO at a valuation of roughly $2.3 billion, with shares expected to price between $17 and $19 and trade under the ticker GEMI. The offering follows blockbuster crypto listings from Circle and Bullish, whose valuations soared after their debuts. Co-founders Cameron and Tyler…
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new entry in their favorite franchise for years, and it’s finally here. With Grand Theft Auto delayed into next year, that can only mean one thing: Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming, and it’s coming in just a few days. For those who have been patient, this news is…
In brief The Solana Policy Institute pledged $500,000 to fund legal defenses of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, who were convicted of money laundering-related crimes. The group argued that prosecuting developers for building neutral software tools creates a chilling precedent and threatens innovation, even as the Trump DOJ signaled it may stop…
In brief Football.fun is a new on-chain soccer platform that blends crypto trading with fantasy sports gameplay. The platform has grown by more than 10x in the last two weeks. Users can buy shares in their favorite soccer players from the world’s top pro leagues and profit on their success. The growing soccer talk among…
In brief A coalition of 114 crypto companies and tech lobbying groups sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee demanding strong legal protections for software developers in any upcoming crypto market structure bill. The letter emphasized that developers of decentralized software should not face criminal liability for how others use their programs, comparing public…
In brief Nasdaq-listed Kindly MD filed an automatic shelf registration for up to $5 billion. The move follows a $679 million Bitcoin purchase through its subsidiary. Analysts warn Bitcoin-focused treasuries may drain liquidity from altcoins. Nasdaq-listed healthcare firm Kindly MD filed an automatic shelf registration statement with the SEC on Tuesday, electing to distribute up…
In brief Cloudflare One now gives IT teams insight into employee usage of generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—via agentless API integrations and real-time prompt controls. The new features include a Shadow AI report that reveals all AI tools in use within an organization. Also included is AI Prompt Protection that can block…
In brief Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air, according to rumor sites. The Pro models may support reverse wireless charging, letting them top up AirPods or other devices. Expect upgrades a to AI-powered Siri, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. Apple has officially set its fall…
