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Prime Intellect unveils Prime Agent, a self-improving coding harness that outperforms human experts on key AI benchmark

Prime Agent's success may accelerate AI-driven innovation, reshaping software development and challenging human roles in coding tasks.

20 seconds ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

United States holds largest national Bitcoin reserves at 328,372 BTC

The U.S. treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset may prompt other nations to follow, potentially altering global digital asset policies.

39 minutes ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Circle shares fall as revenue miss overshadows quarterly profit beat

Circle's revenue shortfall highlights the challenges of relying on reserve income amid fluctuating interest rates, impacting investor confidence.

1 hour ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Sandisk plunges 7% after earnings as guidance falls short of investor expectations

Sandisk shares fell around 7% after earnings as its fiscal first quarter revenue forecast overshadowed stronger than expected quarterly revenue and profit.

1 hour ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

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Solana crypto cards report record $70M in volume as tokenized collectibles boom

Aug. 5, 2026

Solana crypto cards report record $70M in volume as tokenized collectibles boom

The surge in Solana's tokenized collectibles highlights blockchain's potential to revolutionize traditional markets, but sustainability concerns loom.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Celestica announces $3B equity offering as AI infrastructure demand surges

Aug. 5, 2026

Celestica announces $3B equity offering as AI infrastructure demand surges

Celestica's equity offering highlights the escalating investment in AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping the tech ecosystem's growth dynamics.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Block raises 2026 guidance despite 31% decline in Bitcoin ecosystem gross profit

Aug. 5, 2026

Block raises 2026 guidance despite 31% decline in Bitcoin ecosystem gross profit

Block's strategic fee cuts boost user engagement and trading volume, potentially enhancing long-term growth despite short-term profit dips.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bitcoin funding rate flips negative as spot buyers push BTC up 1%

Aug. 5, 2026

Bitcoin funding rate flips negative as spot buyers push BTC up 1%

Negative funding rates suggest potential for short squeezes, but macro factors and sustained spot buying will dictate Bitcoin's future trajectory.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Balyasny and Verition report losses as AI stock selloff rattles hedge fund giants

Aug. 5, 2026

Balyasny and Verition report losses as AI stock selloff rattles hedge fund giants

The AI stock selloff highlights the volatility and risks inherent in concentrated tech investments, challenging hedge funds' diversification strategies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Securitize secures multiple investments from Blockchain Capital after tokenization partnership proves the model works

Aug. 5, 2026

Securitize secures multiple investments from Blockchain Capital after tokenization partnership proves the model works

Securitize's success with Blockchain Capital highlights tokenization's potential to transform investment strategies and enhance market liquidity.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Circle’s USDC adds $8B in market cap over the past year

Aug. 5, 2026

Circle’s USDC adds $8B in market cap over the past year

USDC's growth and regulatory advancements position Circle to challenge Tether's dominance, potentially reshaping the stablecoin landscape.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Fireblocks rebuilds transaction handling to prevent queue stalls

Aug. 5, 2026

Fireblocks rebuilds transaction handling to prevent queue stalls

Fireblocks' new system reduces operational risks for institutions by preventing transaction bottlenecks, enhancing efficiency and reliability.

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Ethereum dominates USDC issuance with 70% of $72B market cap

Aug. 5, 2026

Ethereum dominates USDC issuance with 70% of $72B market cap

Ethereum's dominance in USDC issuance solidifies its role as a critical infrastructure in DeFi, influencing liquidity and financial strategies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Citibank hires crypto director to enhance digital asset solutions

Aug. 5, 2026

Citibank hires crypto director to enhance digital asset solutions

Citi's strategic hire signals a shift from planning to execution in digital assets, potentially accelerating institutional crypto adoption globally.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Markets

Prime Intellect unveils Prime Agent, a self-improving coding harness that outperforms human experts on key AI benchmark

United States holds largest national Bitcoin reserves at 328,372 BTC

Circle shares fall as revenue miss overshadows quarterly profit beat

Sandisk plunges 7% after earnings as guidance falls short of investor expectations

Latest

Solana crypto cards report record $70M in volume as tokenized collectibles boom

Solana crypto cards report record $70M in volume as tokenized collectibles boom

Celestica announces $3B equity offering as AI infrastructure demand surges

Celestica announces $3B equity offering as AI infrastructure demand surges

Block raises 2026 guidance despite 31% decline in Bitcoin ecosystem gross profit

Block raises 2026 guidance despite 31% decline in Bitcoin ecosystem gross profit

Bitcoin funding rate flips negative as spot buyers push BTC up 1%

Bitcoin funding rate flips negative as spot buyers push BTC up 1%

Balyasny and Verition report losses as AI stock selloff rattles hedge fund giants

Balyasny and Verition report losses as AI stock selloff rattles hedge fund giants

Securitize secures multiple investments from Blockchain Capital after tokenization partnership proves the model works

Securitize secures multiple investments from Blockchain Capital after tokenization partnership proves the model works

Circle’s USDC adds $8B in market cap over the past year

Circle’s USDC adds $8B in market cap over the past year

Fireblocks rebuilds transaction handling to prevent queue stalls

Fireblocks rebuilds transaction handling to prevent queue stalls

Ethereum dominates USDC issuance with 70% of $72B market cap

Ethereum dominates USDC issuance with 70% of $72B market cap

Citibank hires crypto director to enhance digital asset solutions

Citibank hires crypto director to enhance digital asset solutions

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