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Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ: EVTV) Closes Merger with Azio AI Ahead of Schedule, Positioning Combined Company to Capture $487 Billion 2026 AI Infrastructure Opportunity

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago01 mins

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) (“EVTV” or the “Company”) announced today the successful completion of its merger with Azio AI Corporation (“Azio AI”) on July 2, 2026, paving the way for the company to transform to an AI Datacenter Provider and meeting the growing market demand for artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure, enterprise GPU compute, digital…

SOL Just Hired Twitter’s First-Ever CISO: Is This the Security Upgrade a Trillion Network Needs?

Adam Forsyth2 weeks ago04 mins

Solana News: The Solana Foundation has appointed Michael Coates, Twitter’s first-ever Chief Information Security Officer and a veteran of Mozilla and enterprise SaaS security, as its new CISO, a hire that signals the Foundation is treating security as a boardroom priority rather than an engineering footnote. Coates announced the move on X on July 7,…

Ripple

What Is XRP? Guide to XRPL, Fees, Speed and Real-World Uses.

Leah Fraser2 weeks ago011 mins

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Ripple and XRP are often used interchangeably in the crypto space, but they are not similar in terms of their applications in digital payments and blockchain technology. This article describes the distinction between Ripple and XRP and how these two…

Discord confirms AI moderators have banned thousands over harmless images

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago02 mins

AI is everywhere these days, and on Discord, that caused several thousand people to lose access to the app for no good reason. In a thread on X, the gamer-centric chat app confirmed that about 8,000 accounts over the past two months had been banned after posting totally harmless images such as video game textures….

Clarity Act Faces Critical Senate Deadline as Crypto Advocates Ramp up Pressure

Joseph Rees2 weeks ago03 mins

Key Takeaways Crypto advocates say the Senate’s July 13 return leaves little room before the Aug. 7 deadline. The House passed the bill, but Senate committee divisions and policy disputes have stalled a vote. Missing the deadline could delay the legislation for months and prolong uncertainty across crypto markets. Why Is the CLARITY Act Suddenly…

Ripple Lands Major XRP Partnership as Garlinghouse Shares Rare Personal Moment

Adam Forsyth2 weeks ago02 mins

XRP’s logo will appear on countless jerseys in the US. ‘History on a jersey patch.’ That’s how Ripple’s team on X described the new partnership between the company and the Kansas Jayhawks. Mostly referred to as simply KU or Kansas, the Jayhawks are the athletic teams representing the University of Kansas. KU athletic teams…

The Foam Era Has Changed Pickleball—Here Are the Top 2 Pickleball Paddles Right Now

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago04 mins

This is a versatile control paddle, and while it’s certainly capable of plenty of power, it’s best for someone who wants to improve the consistency of their game. A cheaper option: The SLK Valkerie ($80) is about half the price of the Dauntless and has none of the new tech, but a very solid option…

Zcash price rejected at $500 resistance, yet charts point to another rebound

Adam Forsyth2 weeks ago04 mins

Zcash price has pulled back from the $500 resistance zone after a sharp rally driven by renewed optimism around the upcoming Ironwood upgrade, although technical indicators still favor another attempt higher if key support levels continue to hold. Summary Zcash price has retreated from the $500 resistance after profit-taking, but continues to hold above the…

Venus Williams-backed WeWard can now lock your apps until you hit your steps

Abigail Avery2 weeks ago02 mins

WeWard, an app that offers users rewards for logging their steps, is launching a feature called “Walking Mode” that allows users to restrict their use of chosen apps until they hit a certain step count. The feature is supposed to motivate people to walk while also helping them reduce their screen time, if that’s something…

Bitcoin Falls to $62,000 as Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Comments Rattle Markets – Bitcoin News

Joseph Rees2 weeks ago04 mins

Key Takeaways Bitcoin traded at $62,103 on July 8, down 1.91% after rejecting $64,169.63. MACD’s negative 751 reading was the lone bullish signal among 12 moving averages. Bulls need a daily close above $63,000 or the $57,735 support level comes into focus. One-Hour Chart Shows Buyers Losing the Short-Term Fight The one-hour chart shows Bitcoin…