The moon is hidden from sight tonight as we enter a new phase of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon’s visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the…
MARA Holdings announced plans to issue $850 million in zero-coupon convertible notes due 2032, with proceeds earmarked for bitcoin purchases and debt repayment. $850 Million in Convertible Notes to Fund Additional Bitcoin Acquisition MARA Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MARA) has announced plans to raise $850 million through a private offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the conversion of Bitwise’s cryptocurrency index fund. However, the agency later issued a stay order halting the launch pending further internal review. Regulator Issues Second Reversal This Month A July 22 filing shows that the SEC had granted an “accelerated approval” for Bitwise’s proposal to convert…
Hundreds of organizations around the world suffered data breaches this week, as an array of hackers rushed to exploit a recently discovered vulnerability in older versions of the Microsoft file-sharing tool known as SharePoint. The string of breaches adds to an already urgent and complex dynamic: Institutions that are longtime SharePoint users can face increased…
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A new AI coding challenge has revealed its first winner — and set a new bar for AI-powered software engineers. On Wednesday at 5pm PST, the nonprofit Laude Institute announced the first winner of the K Prize, a multi-round AI coding challenge launched by Databricks and Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski. The winner was a Brazilian…
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, who launched a brain interface startup last year, announced on Tuesday that the new project, dubbed Nudge, has raised $100 million from two venture firms, Thrive Capital and Greenoaks Capital Partners. Several angel investors also participated in the Series A fundraise. Nudge launched its first product earlier this year, the Nudge…
Key Takeaways JPMorgan disagrees with the US Treasury’s prediction that the stablecoin market will reach $2 trillion by 2028. USDT and USDC account for over 60% of the current stablecoin market, which JPMorgan expects to only double or triple in size. Share this article JPMorgan isn’t buying into the $2 trillion stablecoin hype. Despite growing…
A number of Reddit users say that Google’s smart home ecosystem is falling apart — another casualty of what’s been dubbed “enshittification.” A July 21 Reddit thread has drawn hundreds of comments from users venting about how unreliable Google Home smart speakers and hubs have become in recent years. “We had a good run with…
DigitalX Limited, an ASX-listed technology and investment company based in Australia, has announced a milestone in its journey as a leader in Bitcoin and crypto. Making Aussies Proud. The company, known for being the world’s first publicly listed blockchain technology firm, recently secured a $20.7 million strategic investment, solidifying its position in the market. This…
