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AI's GPU obsession blinds us to a cheaper, smarter solution
9.5.2025
Opinion by: Naman Kabra, co-founder and CEO of NodeOps NetworkGraphics Processing Units (GPUs) have become the default hardware for many AI workloads, especially when training large models. That thinking is everywhere. While it makes sense in some contexts, it's also created a blind spot that's...
Why crypto’s next breakthrough could start in the classroom — Animoca’s Yat Siu
9.5.2025
Ripple’s $25 million donation to a crypto education fund has reignited conversations about how blockchain projects are building influence through academia—but in the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight, Animoca Brands’ co-founder Yat Siu says that money alone isn’t...
Why crypto’s next breakthrough could start in the classroom — Animoca’s Yat Siu
9.5.2025
Ripple’s $25 million donation to a crypto education fund has reignited conversations about how blockchain projects are building influence through academia—but in the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight, Animoca Brands’ co-founder Yat Siu says that money alone isn’t...
THPS 3+4 Devs Explain Why They Removed 4's OG Career Mode
8.5.2025
In new interviews, the devs behind Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 have explained why the popular career mode from the original THPS4 isn’t going to be included in the upcoming remake. Read more
US Stablecoin bill blocked as Democrats withdraw support
8.5.2025
The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins of 2025 Act, known as the GENIUS Act, failed to pass cloture in the United States Senate on May 8, dealing a slight blow to cryptocurrency regulation in the country.The bill, sponsored by Senator Bill Hagerty and co-sponsored...
Trump tricked into pushing XRP for crypto reserve: Report
8.5.2025
US President Donald Trump was reportedly manipulated by a lobbyist tied to Ripple Labs into announcing the XRP token would be part of his plans for a national cryptocurrency reserve.According to a May 8 Politico report, an employee of pro-Trump lobbyist Brian Ballard gave the president the text...
SEC considers new rules easing security token issuance
8.5.2025
Updated to correct that the SEC sent a Wells notice to Uniswap but did not bring charges.The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering rule changes to let companies more freely issue tokenized securities, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said in a speech published on May 8.The...
Are layer 2s good for Ethereum, or are they ‘extractive?’
8.5.2025
Layer 2s have been a great blockchain success story. They’ve reduced congestion on the Ethereum mainnet, driving down gas fees while preserving security.But maybe they’ve become too successful, drawing chain activity and fee income from the parent that spawned them? At least...
Missouri bill ending capital gains tax heads to governor for signature
8.5.2025
Missouri House Bill 594, a bill that would eliminate capital gains tax in the US state, has passed a vote in the state House of Representatives and now heads to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's desk for signature.According to attorney Aaron Brogan, the bill stipulates a 100% income tax deduction...
Bitcoin price reclaims $100K for first time since January
8.5.2025
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 price level for the first time since January, reflecting renewed bullish sentiment among investors.Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $100,000 mark on May 8 at 3:22 pm UTC, surging 4.2% from the intraday low of $95,967, according to data from CoinGecko.It marked...
Ex-Celsius CEO asks to travel for a wedding after sentencing
8.5.2025
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky will probably be allowed to travel for his daughter’s wedding regardless of the outcome of his May 8 sentencing hearing.In a May 8 filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge John Koeltl approved an application for Mashinsky...
Crypto for Advisors: Trends in Tokenizing Real-World Assets
8.5.2025
Tokenization turns real-world assets into blockchain tokens, boosting efficiency, liquidity and accessibility. Learn about why Ethereum is the current leader in this space
User experience could be crypto’s superpower — or its kryptonite
8.5.2025
Opinion by Jonathan Farnell, CEO of FreedxIt’s 2025, and over 560 million people worldwide are already using cryptocurrency — roughly 17 times the population of Tokyo. That’s a vibrant community, yet for every user who’s embraced it, billions more stand on the sidelines,...
Bitcoin miner Hut 8 grows hashrate 79% despite $134M quarterly loss
8.5.2025
Cryptocurrency mining firm Hut 8 increased its hashrate by 79% during the first quarter of the year.According to Hut8’s latest quarterly report released on May 8, the firm saw a net loss of $134.3 million despite revenue of $21.8 million. The firm’s CEO, Asher Genoot, explained that...
Beyond digital gold, Bitcoin’s next chapter is about to be unlocked — Dan Held
8.5.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) has long been branded as “digital gold,” a store of value for believers in scarcity, decentralization and self-sovereignty. As institutional interest grows, geopolitics shift, and new layers emerge on Bitcoin’s stack, is it time for the narrative to evolve? In...
Coinbase to acquire options trading platform Deribit for $2.9B
8.5.2025
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US by trading volume, has agreed to acquire Deribit, one of the world’s biggest crypto derivatives trading platforms.Coinbase Global will acquire Deribit for about $2.9 billion, the exchange announced on May 8.The acquisition will allow...
Why is the crypto market up today?
8.5.2025
Key takeaways:The crypto market is up 2.5% on May 8, with its capitalization above $3 trillion for the first time in over eight weeks. Fed's steady rates and stagflation fears boost Bitcoin as a store of value.Anticipated US-UK trade deal and a technical rebound fuel market optimism.The...
Why One of Uniswap DAO’s Most Outspoken Members Just Walked Away in Frustration
7.5.2025
The situation highlights the struggle of balancing DeFi protocol interests
Why is Nobody Using the hwb() Color Function?
7.5.2025
Okay, nobody is an exaggeration, but have you seen the stats for hwb()? They show a steep decline, and after working a lot on color in the CSS-Tricks almanac, I’ve just been wondering why that is.
Why is Nobody Using the hwb() Color Function? originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part...
Bitcoin miner Hive taps Paraguay for low-cost energy partnership
7.5.2025
Several crypto-focused organizations — including Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies — are eyeing a US return, primarily driven by uncertain geopolitical tensions. Still, BTC miner Hive Digital Technologies is doubling down on the untapped potential of the Latin American (LATAM) market.In...