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DNA computing breakthrough could turn living cells into functioning blockchains

Scientists built a DNA computer capable of playing chess.

Meta cancels next-gen headset as Reality Labs remains mired in VR

There’s more to the metaverse than hardware, and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be learning that lesson the hard way.

Big tech is prepping an explosive pivot to robotics

The ten most valuable tech firms in the world are all involved in developing technology for the robotics industry.

Whatever happened to the 10 biggest projects from the ICO era?

Projects that raised millions in the ICO era have struggled to gain traction.

EU AI rules stifle innovation, Meta and Spotify CEOs warn

Zuckerberg and Ek’s concerns highlight the need for balanced regulation of emerging technologies.

Polygon’s Discord channel hacked, team works to regain control

As the value and popularity of digital assets continue to rise, cybercriminals are incentivized to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find.

Analyst eyes Ether ‘major push’ to $3.5K amid traders betting on upswing

A crypto analyst says Ether could make a “major push” to $3,500 if it holds a $2,800 weekly close, and futures traders are betting on an upward move.

Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs top $250M AUM

For the Hong Kong-based spot Bitcoin ETFs to compete with their US counterparts, they will need to attract more retail and institutional investors.

Bitcoin's Coinbase premium hits 39-day high as $63K is reclaimed

Bitcoin demand among United States investors surged after the Federal Reserve confirmed its intentions to lower interest rates.

Tether has 'redistributed' $108.8M USDT from illicit activity since 2014

The most recent seizure of $5 million USDT from pig-butchering scams marks a "significant victory" in the ongoing fight against cyber fraud, according to Tether.

Solana TVL hits near 1-year high — Will SOL price follow?

The total value locked on Solana surged but is this enough to send SOL price to a new all-time high?

Perplexity AI’s ad integration plan draws shock, mockery: ‘This company is toast’

The company reportedly intends to charge a much higher-than-average premium for ad space in its AI-powered search engine.

Crypto advocates file brief against SEC's investor tracking database

The Consolidated Audit Trail would gather a monumental amount of data, and more than it is meant to when it exposes the identity of crypto wallet holders.

Court denies Kraken’s motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit

The SEC alleges Kraken is operating an unregistered securities exchange.

Past rate cuts indicate potential crypto bull market catalyst — 21Shares

The Federal Reserve is expected to begin lowering its benchmark interest rate in September.

Crypto Biz: Consolidation ramps up among crypto firms

This week’s Crypto Biz examines recent acquisitions in the crypto industry, Tether’s plans for a dirham stablecoin, and Polychain’s investment in the Bitcoin protocol Corn.

RFK Jr says he is suspending, not terminating presidential campaign

The US Independent presidential candidate said he would remove himself from the ballot in ten battleground states where he might be a “spoiler” for Harris or Trump.

Bitcoin miner profits drop as halving, power costs weigh — JPMorgan

BTC miners are struggling to adapt to a post-halving environment. 

Proof-of-Ink to boost Web3 adoption, Fed rate cut could spur DeFi summer: Finance Redefined

Gavin Wood introduced a major infrastructure development for Web3 citizenship, while Hashkey’s CEO forecasted a resurgence in the DeFi market driven by lower interest rates.

Analysts come unglued ahead of Nvidia earnings call — $10T within 5 years

The Sept. 28 earnings report is being called the most important event of the year for the stock market.

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