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In brief Ripple’s shares trade at a discount to its XRP holdings VivoPower is trying to buy them for discounted XRP exposure. The shares aren’t owned by Ripple itself, a person familiar with the matter said. Ripple owns billions of dollars worth of XRP, but company shares trading on private secondary markets don’t fully reflect…
In brief The U.S. Treasury is seeking public comment on innovative technologies like AI, blockchain monitoring, and digital ID verification to detect illicit cryptocurrency use, with responses due October 17. Industry experts believe privacy and compliance can be balanced through zero-knowledge proofs and reusable KYC credentials that verify users without exposing personal data. The Treasury…
The momentum has shifted in the yearslong battle between top crypto companies and protocols and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the new Trump administration. The regulator, which now has a crypto-friendly chairman in Paul Atkins and a crypto task force led by longtime industry advocate Hester Peirce, is moving away from what Pierce and…
August 12, 2025 | News Our MiCA license is fully activated, unlocking regulated access to crypto services throughout the European Economic Area Kraken is now live in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under our Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license – a significant milestone that expands our secure, compliant crypto offering…
In brief Grok is Elon Musk’s irreverent answer to ChatGPT—designed to be edgy, real-time, and politically incorrect. Built into X, Grok has rapidly evolved through multiple versions, with Grok 4 powered by xAI’s Colossus supercomputer. Despite its growth, Grok has faced backlash for offensive responses and accuracy issues. Created to be a more irreverent, politically…
In brief Zettai must file its Binance agreement and Singapore court orders within a week, following a Delhi High Court directive in the ongoing WazirX legal dispute. The exchange completed a second vote on its revised restructuring plan on August 6, after Singapore’s High Court overturned an earlier rejection. Creditors are seeking a Special Investigation…
In brief Former CNN host Jim Acosta interviewed an AI-generated avatar of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver as part of a gun reform campaign. The segment, released on what would have been Oliver’s 25th birthday, was created with his parents and advocacy group Change the Ref. Critics called the video “unsettling,” raising ethical concerns over AI…
In brief Google is launching Kaggle Gaming Arena with top AI models facing off in a live-streamed chess tournament. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others will compete in bracket-style matches judged by skill-based rankings. The tournament will test AI reasoning under pressure, with move logic and strategy revealed to the public. On Tuesday, Google will launch…
In brief The agent uses a “Proof of Attribution” system to make its decisions transparent and fully auditable. Unlike most AI crypto tools, this agent won’t act unless its data sources are verified and traceable. The rollout starts in 60 days, aiming to make AI in crypto safer, and trustworthy. While most crypto bots rush…
In brief Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish formally filed for IPO. The exchange aims to raise up to $629 million based on an initial share price of $28-$31. The firm previously sought IPO in 2021, but plans were spoiled due to market conditions in 2022. Cryptocurrency platform Bullish publicly filed its F-1 registration with the SEC on…
