Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Stanford researchers used AI to compose entire viral genomes—not edits, but full DNA blueprints from scratch. Sixteen of the 302 AI-generated phages came to life, replicating and even outcompeting the natural virus they mimicked. The work hints at custom-designed phage therapies—and raises urgent questions about governing generative biology. This week, while some headlines…
In brief Elon Musk’s xAI has sued OpenAI, alleging it induced former employees to steal source code and data center deployment strategies. The AI company alleges OpenAI targeted employees with knowledge of its “secret sauce” data center operations, with one executive refusing to sign confidentiality documents after leaving for OpenAI. One engineer allegedly admitted in…
In brief The outreach was based on a review of 200+ firms with crypto-treasury plans, but only some were reportedly flagged. Regulators are reportedly examining whether leaks or trading on material non-public information may have occurred. Observers have warned that poorly timed treasury strategies may appear gimmicky and expose firms to instability. The Securities and…
In brief Strategy Michael Saylor appeared to endorse Bitcoin Knots on X on Wednesday. The CEO of a prominent firm doubts that was Saylor’s intention. Saylor has acknowledged the debate surrounding OP_RETURN elsewhere. When Michael Saylor speaks, Bitcoiners often listen. But on Thursday, they couldn’t seem to agree on whether Strategy’s co-founder and executive chairman…
In brief AIQuant launched a crypto trading platform with customizable AI agents. The AI agents trade on Base, Solana, and BNB Chain, removing human emotion from trading. A native AIQ token will support staking, governance, and future platform features. AI Quant Labs, an Atlanta-based startup specializing in automated crypto trading, launched its AIQuant platform on…
In brief The price of Ethereum has dropped 10% in the past month and is currently just above $4,000. Macroeconomic uncertainty has slowed demand from institutions, resulting in reduced institutional accumulation via daily ETF net flows and DAT-driven purchases. Experts suggest the realized price of accumulating Ethereum addresses around $3,000 is a pivotal support. Investor…
In brief BOS has launched Grail Pro, a custody-grade protocol designed to put dormant institutional Bitcoin to work. Grail Pro mints programmable tokens, allowing custodians to deploy BTC for yield while retaining control. A pilot minted 100 zkBTC, showing how idle assets could move into lending, trading, and DeFi. Smart contract operating system BOS (BitcoinOS)…
In brief GSR Digital Asset Treasury Companies ETF will invest at least 80% of its assets in firms that hold cryptocurrencies in their corporate treasuries. The market maker’s registration statement to the SEC included proposals for four other funds that would focus primarily on Ethereum and staking. London-based GSR recently opened a U.S. asset management…
In brief Thumzup Media Corporation revealed plans to buy back up to $10 million worth of stock. TZUP shares were up about 6% on the day following the news, but are down sharply since early August. The firm holds about $4 million in crypto and has agreed to purchase a Dogecoin mining firm. Another crypto…
In brief Jiuzi Holdings announced a crypto treasury strategy focused on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB. The firm’s board approved up a plan to spend up to $1 billion on the crypto assets, though its cash and cash equivalents were less than $1 million last year. Shares of JZXN skyrocketed upon open, but have now fallen…
