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NIST Finalizes ‘Lightweight Cryptography’ Standard to Protect Small Devices Four related algorithms are now ready for use to protect data created and transmitted by the Internet of Things and other electronics.
Visa tests private stablecoin settlement with Brale, Canton Visa is testing private stablecoin settlement on Canton with Brale, exploring whether institutions can use blockchain without exposing sensitive transaction da…
JPMorgan, Citi-backed Clearing House plans tokenized deposit network in 2027: WSJ Some of the largest banks are reportedly launching a tokenized deposit network in early 2027 in response to growing competition from stab…
Comptroller says only Democrats pressuring over crypto trust charter US Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould and New York Representative Gregory Meeks sparred over Donald Trump’s influence on regulators he has nom…
Brave Software releases Origin for a paid, bloat-free browsing experience Brave has announced the public release of Brave Origin, a paid minimalist version of its browser that strips out cryptocurrency, AI, rewards, and…
Professional investors dumped 52K BTC worth of ETFs in Q1, filings show US spot Bitcoin ETF ownership shifted during the market downturn as hedge funds exited positions, while banks and long-term allocators continued bu…
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite is now ready for scaled production use Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, previously in preview, is now stable and generally available. This cost-efficient model provides high quality in a small size, and incl…
YC x Coinbase RFS: Build Onchain We are entering the era of Fintech 3.0. Regulatory clarity, growing consumer adoption, and low-cost chains have paved the way for a golden age of building in crypto — and at YC, Base, an…
Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech…
Crypto billionaires bankroll Nigel Farage's pro-crypto party Tether-linked billionaire Christopher Harborne and BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo donated $9.4 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the first quarter.
Coinbase to launch token-backed mortgage down payments this summer A Coinbase-Better Home & Finance initiative will allow qualified borrowers to use Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for home loan down payments.
The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs "The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
Crypto Biz: Nobody told Saylor ‘never sell’ Strategy’s Bitcoin sale challenged the “never sell” narrative, while JPMorgan attacked CLARITY and Capital B pursued a huge fundraising plan for BTC.
Morning Minute: Crypto Crashes, New Lows In Sight Bitcoin falls to $62k and Arthur Hayes selling his HYPE and NEAR position leads to double digit fallout for recent alt darlings.
Gemini Robotics On-Device brings AI to local robotic devices We’re introducing an efficient, on-device robotics model with general-purpose dexterity and fast task adaptation.
What Is Strategy (MSTR)? The Bitcoin Treasury Company Software firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and its co-founder Michael Saylor have become synonymous with Bitcoin.
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