Eric Trump Denies Involvement in Tron Nasdaq Deal Despite Board Role
[ad_1] In brief Eric Trump has denied involvement in Tron’s attempt of a Nasdaq debut via SRM Entertainment. He said he has “no public involvement” despite sitting on the board of a firm leading the deal. It comes as Donald Trump’s crypto earnings topped $58 million in 2024. Eric Trump has denied claims that he […]
Polymarket Odds on US Strike Against Iran Spike, Then Fall
[ad_1] In brief Polymarket odds for a U.S. strike on Iran peaked at 67% amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The surge followed Israeli airstrikes and increased U.S. military presence, but has since fallen to 50%. The shift reflects growing uncertainty among speculators over the likelihood of conflict. As tensions between Israel and Iran […]
Solana-Based Pump.Fun Among List of Crypto Trading Platforms Suspended from X
[ad_1] In brief Pump.fun, GMGN, and others have been suspended from X for unspecified violations. Speculation ties bans to API abuse or mounting concerns over meme coins. Meme coin launchpads on Solana have faced increasing scrutiny amid extreme stunts. The X account of Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun was suspended on Monday, along with a […]
Cantor Sees 75% Upside in Solana-Focused Stocks With New Analyst Coverage
[ad_1] In brief Cantor rated three public companies “overweight,” with price targets implying 60–75% upside. Analysts said Solana’s architecture is superior to Ethereum’s, avoiding fragmentation and retaining more value on-chain. DFDV was highlighted as the strongest pick due to its validator infrastructure and crypto-native leadership. Cantor Fitzgerald has launched coverage on three public companies that […]
China’s $9 AI Video Tool Kling 2.1 Adds Audio—Can It Beat Google’s $250 Veo 3?
[ad_1] In brief -Chinese AI tool Kling 2.1 now generates videos with synchronized audio, including footsteps, rain, and ambient effects. At just $9 a month, Kling undercuts Google’s Veo 3 by more than 20 times. We tested both tools head-to-head: Kling shines on pricing and flexibility, but Veo still leads in dialogue and sound design […]
Avalanche Launches Free Gaming ‘Battle Pass’ With AVAX and NFT Rewards
[ad_1] In brief Ava Labs, Playfull, and Magic Eden have launched the free Avalanche Battle Pass NFT. NFT holders can earn NFT and AVAX token rewards by playing participating games. Eligible games include Off the Grid, Pixelmon: Warden’s Ascent, and Spellborne. Crypto gaming on Avalanche is gaining steam thanks to high-profile launches like Off the […]
Crypto Is Now Trump’s Second-Most Lucrative Source of Income
[ad_1] In brief Income from crypto was one of President Trump’s top revenue streams in 2024, according to a new disclosure filing. Only income from Trump’s hospitality businesses, at $418 million, eclipsed his crypto earnings of $58 million last year. This year, though, crypto is likely to lead the pack. The president has already made […]
JP Morgan Files Trademark for JPMD: Is It a Stablecoin?
[ad_1] In brief U.S. investment bank JP Morgan Chase has filed a trademark application for a blockchain-based offering called JPMD. The application does not use the word “stablecoin.” JPMorgan Chase has filed for a Web3 offering called JPMD with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, stoking speculation the U.S. investment bank is planning to launch […]
‘AI Godfather’ Warns Superintelligent Machines Could Kill Off Humans With Biowarfare
[ad_1] In brief Geoffrey Hinton warned that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence and become uncontrollable. He outlined threats from both human misuse and autonomous AI, including cyberattacks, misinformation, and biological weapons. Hinton called profit motives one of the key reasons AI development won’t slow down. Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” […]
Bitcoin or Bust? Analyst Warns Against ‘Consumptive’ Crypto for Treasury Firms
[ad_1] In brief Bitcoin is unique among digital assets for corporate treasuries, one analyst argued. Some altcoins are “consumptive,” meaning they are designed to be removed from circulation when used, said, Greg Cipolaro, global head of research at NYDIG. At the same time, their associated networks’ need for adoption may also pose risk, he added. […]
