Prediction Market Platform Kalshi in Advanced Talks for $1 Billion Funding at Staggering $40 Billion Valuation
Prediction market platform Kalshi is reportedly now in "advanced talks" to raise approximately $1 billion in a new funding round, which would catapult its valuation to an extraordinary $40 billion.…
Trump Administration and Tech Giants Forge Landmark AI Safety Pact Amid Geopolitical Race and Semantic Shift
In a significant move addressing the burgeoning challenges and promises of artificial intelligence, US President Donald Trump and a consortium of leading tech executives have formally signed a voluntary accord,…
Bitwise Launches First US Spot NEAR ETF, Signaling Growing Institutional Appetite for AI-Focused Blockchain Assets
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has officially launched the first US spot exchange-traded product (ETP) tracking the NEAR Protocol’s native token, NEAR, providing a new avenue for investors to gain exposure…
The European Central Bank Seeks Fintech Innovation for Digital Euro, Eyeing AI Agents and Advanced Payment Features
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a significant call for innovation, inviting fintech companies, payment service providers, and other relevant organizations to participate in a new round of its…
Tether Freezes $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT Amidst Senate Investigation Calls, Intensifying Scrutiny on Stablecoin’s Role in Sanctions Evasion
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced its significant role in assisting global authorities to freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT, an aggregated figure encompassing actions extending through 2026, with substantial…
Canadian "Crypto King" Aiden Pleterski to Self-Represent in High-Stakes Fraud and Money Laundering Trial Amid Broader Industry Scrutiny
The highly anticipated criminal trial for Aiden Pleterski, a self-described "crypto king" accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar digital asset fraud scheme, is poised to commence next week in Ontario,…
MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $142.7 Million Acquisition, Elevating Holdings to 847,666 BTC Amidst Strategic Equity Sale
The enterprise software firm MicroStrategy, under the strategic direction of its executive chairman Michael Saylor, executed a significant expansion of its Bitcoin treasury last week, acquiring an additional 1,665 BTC…
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission Considers Market-Making System for Digital Assets Following Stablecoin De-pegging Incident
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has signaled a significant shift in its approach to digital asset regulation, announcing its consideration of introducing a formal market-making system for virtual assets.…
Australia asks OpenAI, Anthropic chiefs to Senate inquiry on rogue hack: Report
The chief executive officers of two of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, have reportedly been summoned to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry investigating the…
Summer Mersinger Departs Blockchain Association Amidst Legislative Setback; Kristin Smith Returns as Interim CEO
Summer Mersinger, a prominent figure in digital asset advocacy and former commissioner with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is set to step down as CEO of the Blockchain…
















