Image: vinnikava/Envato Elements Cross-platform encrypted messaging between iPhone and Android is coming soon, thanks to updated Rich Communication Services (RCS) standards. The GSM Association has announced that the latest RCS specifications now include end-to-end encryption based on the Messaging Layer Security protocol. This breakthrough, initially teased back in September, will finally allow secure, encrypted messaging…
As Solana celebrates its fifth anniversary, new data from global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo reveals extreme levels of volatility in Tether trading on the Solana transport layer this year. The sharp price movements reflect growing interest from crypto traders in Solana (SOL), which has become one of the most active blockchain networks by transaction volume….
Crypto asset management giant CoinShares says institutional investors pulled billions of dollars out of crypto last week. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares says crypto products are enduring their worst run of investor outflows in a decade. “Digital asset investment products saw a 5th consecutive week of outflows, totaling US$1.7bn, bringing…
“What if Wicked and The Substance had a grubby baby?” This was the headline for my review of The Ugly Stepsister out of Sundance 2025, as I cheered this twisted fairytale full of violent beauty treatments and body horror. SEE ALSO: How ‘The Substance’ broke the Oscars mold Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister…
Key Points: Introduction Overview of Solana and understanding the meme coin Top Solana Memecoins in 2025 Setting Up a Solana-Compatible Wallet Where To Buy Solana Meme Coins Researching Solana Meme Coins Meme coins on the Solana blockchain have attracted a large following due to their playful characteristics and the strong community that supports them. These…
Key Takeaways Nasdaq’s crypto ETF launched with $70 million in assets, primarily tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum. The ETF charges a 0.25% annual management fee, increasing to 0.50% after 2025. Share this article Hashdex, a prominent player in the crypto ETF sector, is seeking approval from the SEC to expand its Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF…
Since Amazon announced plans for a generative AI version of Alexa, we were concerned about user privacy. With Alexa+ rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in the coming weeks, we’re getting a clearer view of the privacy concessions people will have to make to maximize usage of the AI voice assistant and avoid bricking functionality…
Bitfarms Ltd. has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., marking an expansion of its U.S. operations and energy capabilities. The deal strengthens Bitfarms’ position in the PJM market and advances its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Bitfarms Advances HPC/AI Strategy with Stronghold Acquisition The acquisition increases Bitfarms‘ energy portfolio to…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced ex-CEO of FTX, just sparked a fresh uproar from behind bars. Serving 25 years for fraud, he pulled off an unauthorized, clandestine interview with Tucker Carlson that aired online last week. The fallout came fast and hard, with critics piling on and reports of SBF being thrown into solitary confinement as…
A closely followed analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are about to ignite massive rallies and leave paper-handed investors on the sidelines. Pseudonymous analyst TechDev tells his 516,300 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin and altcoins appear to be flashing a technical setup that preceded steep rallies during the 2017 and 2021…
