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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 Tron’s blockchain is expected to be 60% cheaper to use after a vote by users. The upgrade should make the network more attractive for crypto users, creator Justin Sun said. Tron is popular with stablecoin users, but transaction costs have risen over the last year. Tron has become cheaper to use after the…
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 Investment firms are filing a wave of sophisticated crypto ETF applications, including 21Shares’ active crypto fund and 2x leveraged Dogecoin and Sui products. Multiple XRP ETF issuers updated filings following SEC feedback, while regulators delaying decisions on Trump Media and Solana funds until October. Experts predict approval momentum to begin in October despite…
In brief A long-dormant Bitcoin whale, inactive for seven years, has reawakened to sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The investor used the proceeds to open massive leveraged long positions on Ethereum, a move experts view as a strategic bet on ETH’s future growth. This rare transfer could increase market volatility, but analysts believe…
In brief A solo Bitcoin miner solved a block on Sunday—a rare feat these days. The independent miner took home around $365,000 in rewards and fees. Mining Bitcoin is a cutthroat industry; even the major players face challenges. An independent Bitcoin miner hit the jackpot Sunday, outgunning the top mining operations that typically solve blocks…
In brief Chinese tech giant Ant Group has said claims it’s working on a rare earth RMB stablecoin are false. It comes amid exploration of stablecoin uses by Chinese e-commerce firms. Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory regime has been a key driver for increased interest. Chinese tech giant Ant Group has denied online rumors that it…
In brief Apple is raising its U.S. investment to $600 billion over four years. A new manufacturing program expands U.S. chip and component production. New facilities are underway in Texas, Kentucky, Arizona, and more. Trump’s tariff threat on semiconductors appears to be accelerating tech reshoring, with Apple pledging substantial investment in U.S. investments to sidestep…
In brief Polygon’s consensus layer was knocked offline by a “validator exit.” The Polygon Foundation said it’s working to fully restore affected services. Polygon underwent a “technically complex” upgrade earlier this month. Ethereum scaling solution Polygon was disrupted for over an hour on Wednesday after a validator leaving the network triggered an unexpected bug.In a…
In brief Interest rates have remained between 4.25% and 4.50% since the last rate cut in December. The Federal Reserve’s has remained cautious amid unsettling inflation signs. Bitcoin has traded largely below $120,000 since reaching a record high near $123,000 earlier this year. Bitcoin ticked down only slightly after the U.S. central bank left the…
