US Government Says China’s Best AI Models Lag Behind. Experts Aren’t So Sure

In recent developments, nIST’s CAISI evaluated DeepSeek V4 Pro using private benchmarks and a cost-comparison filter that excluded every US model except GPT-5.4 mini. Critics call the methodology convenient. Looking…

Haun Ventures Unveils $1 Billion Fund to Build the Next Financial System

In recent developments, the new fund will focus on supporting initiatives targeting innovation in three key areas: services for the new financial infrastructure, including crypto and other technologies; new assets…

Prediction Market Traders Push April 2026 Volume to $8.6B, Kalshi Takes the Lead

In recent developments, the prediction market sector posted $8.6 billion in taker volume during April 2026, with Kalshi overtaking Polymarket to claim the top spot, according to onchain data tracked…

Aave files emergency motion to lift restraining notice on frozen ETH

In recent developments, aave argued that a thief doesn’t gain lawful ownership of property by stealing it and that Gerstein Harrow’s legal argument “defies logic, common sense and the law.”…

Haun Ventures Raises $1 Billion Fund for the Intersection of Crypto and AI Ag…

In recent developments, katie Haun’s venture firm closes a $1 billion fund to target crypto infrastructure and systems for AI agents to transact autonomously. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

K-Pop Firm’s Stock Plunges as It Dumps Bitcoin Treasury Plan for AI Pivot

In recent developments, k Wave Media is shifting $485 million in funding from its Bitcoin treasury strategy towards an AI infrastructure play. The development has drawn attention from traders and…

Securitize Gets FINRA Approval to Broaden Tokenized Securities Operations

In recent developments, securitize Markets received expanded FINRA approval to custody, settle, underwrite, and distribute tokenized securities. The decision lets the broker-dealer support on-chain settlement against stablecoins while expanding its…

Yen Carry Trade on Steroids? Strategist Flags Bitcoin-Linked STRC Yields

In recent developments, wall Street may be underestimating a bitcoin-linked carry trade resembling the yen carry trade as capital shifts from Fed funds to higher-yield income products. Strategy’s STRC shows…

Western Union begins USDPT stablecoin rollout on Solana

In recent developments, western Union is one of several remittance firms that announced stablecoin plans after the US passed the stablecoin-friendly GENIUS Act in July. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Aave Fights to Unfreeze $71 Million as Kelp DAO Hack Spills Into Court

In recent developments, a federal case over frozen crypto could determine whether DeFi recovery funds can be seized to satisfy unrelated judgments. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…