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Ripple Leaders Signal Major Crypto Moment as Swell Hits 10-Year Milestone

Joseph Rees2 months ago03 mins

Key Takeaways Ripple is centering institutional blockchain adoption and enterprise participation at Swell 2026. Meanwhile, the combined event is expected to host 1,500-plus attendees and 75 speakers. Looking ahead, executives highlighted payments, tokenization, DeFi, AI, and interoperability growth. Swell’s 10th Year Draws Executive Focus on Institutional Crypto Adoption Excitement around Ripple Swell 2026 accelerated after…

‘Toy Story 5’ did not miss a crucial Easter egg. Yep, it’s the Pizza Planet truck.

Abigail Avery2 months ago02 mins

Toy Story 5 is careening into cinemas with its foot to the floor, like a Pizza Planet employee behind on their deliveries. And if you’re concentrating, you’ll spy a very fast Easter egg that’s become a staple in Pixar movies. With Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the gang back for the fifth adventure in the franchise,…

Ireland flags crypto as major threat in anti-money laundering push

Adam Forsyth2 months ago04 mins

Ireland has identified crypto assets as a “very significant” money laundering and terrorism financing risk and has committed to introducing industry standards governing crypto-related sources of funds by the second half of 2027. Summary Ireland has classified crypto assets as a major money laundering and terrorism financing risk in its latest assessment. Authorities plan to…

Prime Day Early Deals 2026: Breville and Ninja Espresso Maker Deals

Abigail Avery2 months ago03 mins

There are basically two good times to buy an espresso maker: Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. That’s when the most popular, top-line espresso and latte machines go on the biggest sales of any given year—including the two most popular espresso machines on earth, according to Amazon sales figures. The Breville Barista Express and the…

HIVE Lands $220 Million AI Cloud Deal With Bell Canada and Cohere

Joseph Rees2 months ago03 mins

Key Takeaways HIVE’s BUZZ HPC signed a 3-year, $220M AI cloud deal with Bell Canada and Cohere. NVIDIA-powered AI factories could add $70M ARR, boosting HIVE’s HPC expansion. HIVE plans a 32MW Sweden upgrade, with GB200 systems going live by early 2027. HIVE Secures $70 Million ARR Boost Through New AI Infrastructure Deal HIVE Digital…

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Bitcoin News Today: ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty in $1.8Bn HyperFund Fraud

Adam Forsyth2 months ago04 mins

In Bitcoin news today, Rodney Burton, the Miami-based promoter known online as ‘Bitcoin Rodney’, pleaded guilty on June 15, 2026, to conspiracy charges tied to HyperFund, a $1.8Bn crypto fraud scheme that extracted investor funds from victims across the globe. The plea, entered in the US District Court for the District of Maryland, exposes Burton…

AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega-round

Abigail Avery2 months ago02 mins

AI inference company Baseten is close to finalizing a stunning $1.5 billion funding round at a $13 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reports. Just five months ago, the startup announced that it had raised a $300 million Series E at a $5 billion valuation. And that round was just nine months after raising a…

Is ADA at Risk of Further Decline?

Adam Forsyth2 months ago03 mins

Will ADA crash to $0.13 in the coming days? ADA – the native token of Cardano – has been hit hard by the ongoing bear market, while recent concerning statements from co-founder Charles Hoskinson have only worsened its condition. And as holders cling to hopes of a much-needed rebound, some factors indicate that a…

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Targets 2026 Rocket Launch After Cape Canaveral Explosion

Abigail Avery2 months ago03 mins

Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company Blue Origin is aiming to launch another rocket before the end of 2026, setting an ambitious timetable after a recent explosion damaged launchpad infrastructure and equipment. It is rebuilding the facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, where the explosion occurred last month. Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said…

China Onboards 26 Global Institutions to Its New Digital Yuan Cross-Border Payment Network

Joseph Rees2 months ago02 mins

Key Takeaways Central Bank of China added 26 banks to CBETS on Tuesday to boost cross-border digital yuan adoption. Mbridge hit $55B in volume by January, with 95% in digital yuan, aiming to challenge SWIFT’s market share. In April, the yuan dropped to 2.85% on SWIFT, as firms seek alternatives to avoid market sanctions. China…