· · TechCrunch Startups
Baseten seeks $1.5B in funding just months after previous raise
Startup Baseten is reportedly close to finalizing a $1.5 billion round at a $13 billion as the “inference gold rush" marches on.
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· · Dark Reading
Novo Nordisk Breach Exposes Software Development Pipeline Risk
A leaked GitHub token underscores what most organizations get wrong: Treating secrets management as a tooling problem rather than an identity problem.
#security
· · Decrypt
Perplexity's AI Agent Now Has a Brain That Learns From Its Own Mistakes
Brain is a self-improving memory layer that tracks what Computer did, what worked, and what failed—then uses it overnight to make the next task faster and cheaper.
#crypto
· · The Block
Rep. Steil introduces bill to block lawmakers from placing prediction markets bets on public policy issues
Rep. Bryan Steil introduced legislation aimed at preventing lawmakers and their families from profiting from bets on political outcomes.
#crypto#prediction-markets#political-betting#legislation
· · Decrypt
Ethereum Foundation Exodus Continues as Co-Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Departs
Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.
#ethereum-foundation#crypto-news#blockchain-leadership#hsiao-wei-wang#eth-exodus
· · The Block
Sen. Gillibrand’s son is building a perps exchange that wants dual CFTC, SEC oversight: report
The American Perpetuals Exchange Corporation raised $30 million at a $300 million valuation, Fortune reported on Thursday.
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· · Decrypt
Algorand Plans to Be Ready for Quantum Computing Threat by End of 2027
Quantum computing threatens the blockchain ecosystem, from Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, and Algorand has a plan to be prepared.
#algorand#quantum-computing#blockchain-security#crypto-preparedness#algorand-quantum-readiness
· · The Block
Texas Opens Up Power Grid to Bitcoin Miners Seeking Data Center Status
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says data centers account for nearly 90% of the 438 GW of large-load demand in the state.
#crypto#bitcoin-miners#data-centers#energy-allocation#texan-economy
· · Bitcoin Magazine
BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discusses New Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discusses New Bitcoin Premium Income ETF BlackRock's new BITA ETF uses a covered-call strategy on its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings to generate monthly income. This post BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discuss
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· · Decrypt
CFTC Imposes Lifelong Trading Ban on Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky
The settlement ensures that convicted Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky is unable to trade in CFTC markets or register with the regulator.
#crypto#cftc#trading-ban#fraud#celsius
· · The Block
CryptoQuant says bitcoin microtransactions now make up 80% of daily transactions
Bitcoin transactions below 0.01 BTC now make up about 80% of all daily transactions, up from about 44% in 2023, CryptoQuant said.
#crypto
· · Gizmodo
Monolith Aims to Capture the Decline of Civilization Comes to Life
The creators of this monolithic doomsday tracker say it is on track for installation in remote Tasmania by December.
#technology
· · CoinTelegraph
Bitcoin Plunges vs AI Stocks Amid Hawkish Fed Rate Hike Risks
Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.
#crypto
· · Gizmodo
Trump Admin Declares Total Victory Over Algae Thanks to ‘Advanced Nanobubbler Technology’
"The Reflecting Pool water is crystal clear," the Department of the Interior insists.
#technology
· · CoinTelegraph
Ethereum Foundation faces ongoing leadership shakeup as director exits
Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.
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· · Gizmodo
No Anime Embodies Fun for Fun’s Sake Quite Like ‘Project A-Ko’
'Project A‑Ko' is a time capsule of anime’s anything‑goes OVA‑era brilliance wrapped in a delightfully unserious package.
#technology
· · CoinTelegraph
Wealthsimple unveils prediction market app for Canadian investors powered by Kalshi
The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.
#crypto#prediction-markets#canadian-investors#regulatory-approval
· · CoinTelegraph
Ireland Cracks Down on Crypto Risks with New Regulatory Safeguards
For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.
#crypto#digital-assets#financial-regulation#money-laundering#terrorism-financing
· · SiliconANGLE
Crusoe AI prioritizes energy efficiency for scalable sustainable AI infrastructure
For Crusoe AI, sustainable AI infrastructure has always been the founding premise, a welcome alternative amidst a surge of antipathy for data centers in local communities. The company takes a vertically integrated, energy-first approach to building AI infrastructure, sourcing power and deploying man
#startups#sustainable-ai#energy-efficiency#infrastructure#data-centers
· · TechCrunch
Snap launches Dotmo, a standalone AI video company amid cost concerns
The Snapchat maker is spinning off yet another internal unit. Dotmo will be comprised of current Snap staff who are leaving the social media company to focus on AI video development.
#technology