Bitcoin Miner Ditches Site for AI Deal That Could Top $1.2 Billion
Summary: The projected revenue requires two contract extensions, while an option for more computing capacity could bring the total above $3 billion.
Crypto
What Is Pons? The Robinhood Chain Meme Coin Factory Token Up 18,000% Since July
Summary: PONS, the token behind Robinhood Chain's biggest meme coin factory, flipped CASHCAT to become the chain's largest cryptocurrency by market cap—and its chart looks like a hockey stick.
OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra: The Closest AI Model Yet to AGI
Summary: The model can independently discover and exploit unknown security flaws across hardened systems, triggering a staged rollout and White House review before public access.
Bitcoin ETFs Rebound as Ethereum and XRP ETFs End Winning Streaks
Summary: Ethereum funds broke a 12-day winning run and XRP snapped an 11-session streak on Wednesday, while Bitcoin ETFs bounced back with $101.15 million in one day after their worst outflow since July.
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok Outages Leave Users Asking How to Work Without AI
Summary: The three AI platforms restored service Thursday after users said the simultaneous disruptions brought their work to a halt.
Sony Dismisses PS5 Buyers' $508M Tariff Refund Claim as 'Illogical'
Summary: The company raised PlayStation prices for a second time in March, five weeks after the tariffs were struck down.
Bitcoin Pumps as Fed Signals Rate Pause, $415 Million in Shorts Get Rekt
Summary: Stocks and crypto rallied together after Governor Christopher Waller said he could back holding rates steady, with short sellers absorbing the brunt of the squeeze.
BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026
Summary: The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto industry, raising questions about potential influence on policies.
SoFi Links Banking Network and Stablecoin to Kraken in New Deal
Summary: Kraken will list SoFiUSD and gain access to SoFi’s round-the-clock dollar settlement network, while Kraken Prime will execute trades for SoFi’s crypto customers.
Mamdani Imposes One-Year Moratorium on Generative AI in NYC Schools
Summary: Nearly 600,000 students lose access to generative AI tools, while five named vendors keep metered pilots running in high schools.
Morning Minute: Strategy CEO Says Selling The Bottom Was Correct Move
Summary: Strategy sold millions in Bitcoin in the low $60k range and just rebought at $80k. Now they’re sharing the rationale behind the moves.
Pencil Finance completes $1M onchain lending cycle for 6.6K students in Southeast Asia
Summary: Student loan real-world asset (RWA) protocol Pencil Finance completed a $1 million onchain student loan cycle, offering financing to thousands of students in Southeast Asia who were underserved by traditional lenders. Pencil said it completed its first fully o
Ukraine Busts Kyiv Crypto Drainer Ring Moving Up to $1M Monthly
Summary: Fake investment ads on Telegram channels funneled EU victims to a lookalike exchange that emptied their wallets.
Michigan Judge Bars Kalshi Sports Bets, Threatens $500K Daily Fine
Summary: The order calls the prediction market platform a sports betting operation "masquerading as an investment opportunity."
Are we back? Crypto is Green! Solana Intern goes rogue! Pump up 13%! Monero hits another ATH!
Summary: BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on J
Crypto sells off amidst Trump Tariff Turmoil! $Trove falls 90% in awful TGE! Pump Fund announced!
Summary: Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’
Trump Tariffs 3: Return of the Bull Market! NYSE Tokenising, what that means for $Hype! Claude Meme Meta!
Summary: Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’
Ether, XRP ETF inflow streaks end as Bitcoin funds rebound
Summary: US-listed spot Ether and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streaks ended on Wednesday, marking a reversal after sustained demand. Spot Ether ETFs recorded $48 million in net outflows on Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive trading days of inflows, according to
Hyperscale Data ends Michigan BTC mining as holdings fall 79%
Summary: Hyperscale Data’s Bitcoin holdings have fallen about 79% since late July to 215 BTC as it redirects capital toward its Michigan AI data center.
Institutional ETF Flows Restore Momentum Across Crypto Markets
Summary: Ether ETFs extended their inflow streak to 11 trading sessions, while XRP and Solana funds each logged a 10th consecutive positive session.