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The ten fundamental questions about Artificial Intelligence: the future of humanity between ethics, power, and technology

Bitfarms names ex-Lazard banker Jonathan Mir CFO amid AI data-center pivot and 5x stock rally

Quick Take Bitfarms is tapping a longtime energy-infrastructure dealmaker to lead its U.S. expansion and AI-compute buildout. The move is in line with a broader trend of bitcoin miners retooling power assets for AI workloads.

Once embroiled in a market manipulation scandal, can Meteora achieve a revival with the help of TGE?

Closely connected with Jupiter, allegedly involved in market manipulation, and with its token "delayed" for two years, the most controversial DEX on Solana is finally about to have its TGE.

Starknet Sets Bitcoin Staking in Motion!

In Brief The altcoin project Starknet launched a new Bitcoin staking initiative. Starknet's system allows tokenized BTC to engage in consensus processes. Starknet aims to become Bitcoin's execution layer with STRK incentives.

Starknet introduces bitcoin staking and yield product in BTCFi expansion

Quick Take Bitcoin holders can now stake BTC on Starknet without relinquishing custody, earning rewards while contributing to the security of the Layer 2 network. The Starknet Foundation is backing the BTCFi rollout with 100 million STRK in incentives, with a new institutional-grade BTC yield strategy from Re7 to follow.

Ethereum Bulls Predict AI Driven Supercycle As Wall Street Embraces Blockchain Technology

BitGo's Strange Financial Report: 0.3% Profit Margin Coexists with 90% Debt Ratio

The actual business data is not as bad as it appears on the surface.

Strive Acquires Semler Scientific in All-Stock Deal, Creates 10,900 Bitcoin Treasury

Financial services firm Strive Inc., co-founded by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has acquired medical technology company Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction that combines their Bitcoin treasuries into a substantial cryptocurrency holding.

CFTC Taps Crypto Experts as Advisors, Key Seats Still Vacant

The CFTC appointed crypto experts to its advisory committees to strengthen digital asset oversight, but leadership gaps remain, with four of five commissioner seats vacant, highlighting the need for timely guidance and regulatory clarity.

MoonPay Acquires Meso to Expand Cryptocurrency Payments

Strive Launches $950M Plan to Boost Bitcoin Treasury

MoonPay buys crypto payments startup Meso to expand global reach

Quick Take MoonPay said Monday it acquired Meso to advance its initiative to build a global payments network. Meso co-founders Ali Aghareza and Ben Mills will join MoonPay’s leadership team.

Strive: Has purchased 69 bitcoins and implemented a $500 million stock buyback plan

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive adds industry veterans to board, launches new $950 million capital initiatives

Quick Take Strive, Inc. will continue trading under the ticker ASST, and CEO Matt Cole will serve as chairman of the board. The company announced a $450 million at-the-market offering and a $500 million stock repurchase program.

Sub-Saharan Africa third-fastest growing region for crypto adoption: Report

Stablecoins May Fuel Sub‑Saharan Africa’s Crypto Growth as Nigeria Leads Institutional and Retail Adoption, Chainalysis Suggests

Federal Reserve's most important speech of the year, high probability of rate cut in September

Pennsylvania bill could jail officials who hold crypto after 90 days

Pennsylvania Bill HB1812 Bans Crypto for Public Officials

Pennsylvania House sees bill to ban public officials from owning Bitcoin and digital assets

Share link:In this post: A new bill (HB1812) introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives could impose jail time on public officials who fail to divest their Bitcoin holdings. Officials who do not comply with the divestment requirement could face civil penalties of up to $50,000, and violations may be classified as felonies. Similar proposals, especially at the federal level, are growing as more officials express discontent with Donald Trump’s relationship with crypto.

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes ban on cryptocurrency trading by public officials

US Judge Unfreezes $57 Million in USDC Linked to Libra Case

Pennsylvania Democrats propose crypto ban targeting lawmakers in officeIs the Pennsylvania bill targeting Donald Trump?

Pennsylvania bill bans public officials from crypto transactions, mandates disclosures

Judge deals blow to Libra victims after unfreezing seized $57M, questioning plaintiffs’ case

Share link:In this post: A judge has unblocked crypto assets belonging to Hayden Davis and Ben Chow, who promoted the Libra meme coin. Argentine President Javier Milei promoted the Libra meme coin in February, but it crashed within hours. Milei continues to distance himself from the scandal, even dissolving the task force investigating the matter.

AI Camera Unleashes Brilliant New Era for Kids’ Language Learning

LIBRA Meme Coin Rallies After US Federal Judge’s Decision

LIBRA promoters Hayden Davis and Ben Chow had $57.5 million unfrozen by a US judge, causing a brief spike in the coin, while the lawsuit may ultimately fail.

Meta and Character.ai face investigation over chatbots posing as therapists

Share link:In this post: Texas attorney-general Ken Paxton is investigating Meta and Character.ai for allegedly marketing chatbots as therapists without medical credentials. The probe follows a Senate inquiry into Meta after leaked documents suggested its AI could engage in romantic chats with minors. Both companies deny wrongdoing, saying their chatbots carry disclaimers that they are not licensed professionals and are intended for entertainment.

SCOR on Sweet Launches Cricket-Themed Mini-Game “Sixer Smash” in Collaboration with Winners Alliance

QF Network Confirms Q4 2025 Mainnet Launch to Redefine Layer-1 Blockchain Performance