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Derivatives · 1 hour ago Tether's QVAC Releases Genesis III Dataset to Advance AI Learning in STEM Tether's AI research division, QVAC, has launched the Genesis III dataset, featuring 191.43 billion tokens aimed at enhancing AI reasoning in STEM fields. The dataset is freely available for educational and research purposes.

Hacks & Exploits · 18 hours ago East Texas A&M University Develops Quantum-Proof Defense for Bitcoin's Lightning Network Researchers at East Texas A&M University have introduced PQLN, a quantum-resistant upgrade for Bitcoin's Lightning Network, addressing potential vulnerabilities from future quantum computing threats.

Stablecoins · 5 days ago SALT Lending's Hunter Albright Discusses Future of Bitcoin Lending Hunter Albright, CRO of SALT Lending, predicts a rise in Bitcoin-backed lending as holders seek liquidity without selling their assets. This shift could redefine the relationship between Bitcoin and stablecoins over the next few years.

Regulation · 6 days ago US and China Address AI Military Risks at Beijing Security Conference At the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, US and Chinese defense experts expressed concerns over the dangers of unchecked AI development in military operations, highlighting the need for regulation and human oversight.

Funding · 6 days ago IonQ, ORNL, Nvidia, and University of Tennessee Develop DQAOA-GPT for Quantum Optimization A collaboration between IonQ, ORNL, Nvidia, and the University of Tennessee has led to the creation of DQAOA-GPT, a hybrid framework that enhances quantum optimization efficiency by integrating generative AI.

Markets · 1 week ago Bill Gates Urges Governments to Regulate AI to Prevent Wealth Disparity Bill Gates warns that AI development is favoring the wealthy and calls for government intervention to ensure equitable access. His foundation has pledged $1 billion to widen access to AI tools.

Spot & ETFs · 1 week ago Morgan Stanley Endorses Bitcoin as 'Digital Gold' with New Allocation Framework Morgan Stanley's Global Investment Committee has officially recognized Bitcoin as a legitimate investment, likening it to gold and recommending a specific allocation strategy for clients.

Markets · 1 week ago Zhipu AI Secures $4B in Share Placement, Plans Additional $5B Financing Zhipu AI has successfully raised $4 billion through a share placement and announced plans for another $5 billion financing round, emphasizing its commitment to research and development in AI.

Security · 1 week ago New Research Reveals Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin and Ethereum Security A collaborative study has significantly reduced the quantum resources needed to potentially compromise Bitcoin and Ethereum's cryptographic security, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities.

Macro · 2 weeks ago U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Challenges Yen Traders Amid Currency Intervention U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent boldly challenged currency traders to bet against his efforts to strengthen the yen, citing his collaboration with Japanese officials and insights into the Bank of Japan's strategies.

Companies · 2 weeks ago OpenAI's Astra Model Sparks Controversy Over Mathematical Claims OpenAI's recent announcement regarding its Astra model's solutions to longstanding mathematical problems has drawn sharp criticism from the mathematical community, raising questions about attribution and originality.

Markets · 2 weeks ago MEXC Introduces Opportunity Compass to Educate Crypto Users on Traditional Markets MEXC has launched the Opportunity Compass initiative to help crypto users understand traditional financial markets as they increasingly invest in stocks and other assets.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Microsoft and Cornell University Introduce Free Pause Tokens for Efficient LLM Training Researchers from Microsoft and Cornell University have unveiled a new training method called Free Pause Tokens, enhancing large language models' prediction capabilities without compromising inference speed.

Adoption · 2 weeks ago Ripple Partners with University of Florida for Multi-Year XRP Branding Deal Ripple has secured a multi-year sponsorship deal to feature the XRP logo at the University of Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, enhancing brand visibility in college sports.

Protocols · 2 weeks ago DeFi's 'Buy, Borrow, Die' Strategy Exposes Hidden Credit Risks A recent study highlights how the 'buy, borrow, die' tax strategy in DeFi creates significant credit risks within lending pools, as borrowers leverage their assets without selling.

Companies · 2 weeks ago Genius Group Clears Legal Hurdle to Revive $827M Bitcoin Treasury Plan Genius Group has received a favorable ruling from the US Court of Appeals, allowing it to pursue its ambitious Bitcoin and AI treasury expansion plans.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Job Growth Surges to 162,000 in August, Impacting Bitcoin Prices The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, significantly exceeding expectations and impacting Bitcoin's value as investors react to potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Technology · 2 weeks ago Axis Robotics Launches Open-Source Franka Arm Simulation Dataset for AI Development Axis Robotics has unveiled the Axis Sim Dataset V1, a comprehensive open-source dataset for Franka arm manipulation, featuring over 50,000 simulation trajectories and extensive benchmarks.

Companies · 3 weeks ago Robert Kiyosaki's $1.2 Billion Debt: Implications for His Bitcoin Holdings Robert Kiyosaki reveals a staggering $1.2 billion in debt, primarily linked to real estate investments, raising questions about the safety of his Bitcoin and gold assets.

Regulation · 3 weeks ago South Korea Mandates Mock Trading for Retail Investors in Leveraged ETFs Starting August 19, 2026, South Korea will require retail investors to complete mock trading and educational courses before trading leveraged ETFs, aiming to mitigate risks.