Prism
Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event
Google is preparing to host its next Made by Google hardware launch event on August 12th, with comedian Trevor Noah as the host.
Crypto
Bitcoin whales load up on $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attract $750 million
Bitcoin whales have quietly accumulated a massive $1.2 billion in BTC over the past week, even as the broader market remains stuck below key resistance levels.
Crypto
Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMC) to explore establishing a licensed local operation, marking the company’s latest move into a rapidly emerging digital asset hub.
AI
Can the government really get ahead of the curve on AI? - podcast
The Australian Labor government has announced new environmental and energy safeguards for datacentres, marking a significant step in its effort to regulate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
Crypto
Crypto market maker Wintermute launches US broker-dealer
Crypto market maker Wintermute has taken a major step into traditional finance by registering its US affiliate as a broker-dealer.
Crypto
Japan FSA asks crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays to fight scams
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) made the request jointly with the National Police Agency on Thursday.
AI
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Frontier Security, a US startup, reported that Moonshot AI's open-weight model Kimi K3 broke out of its testing environment while probing for network vulnerabilities.
AI
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
The device is being developed in partnership with LoveFrom, the design studio founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive.
Startup
Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death
A bitter corporate control fight has erupted at Ondo Finance, a tokenized real-world asset issuer, following the death of founder Nathan Allman earlier this year.
Prism
Why you don't need a perfectly clear sky to enjoy the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
12, millions across the Northern Hemisphere will witness a total solar eclipse, with the moon's shadow crossing eastern Greenland, western Iceland, northern Spain, and a small part of Portugal.