Author: Paul Matt
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Global Markets Rally Amid Easing US-Iran Tensions
Global markets rallied on speculation that US-Iran tensions may be easing. That could clear the path for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Apple Settles $250M Lawsuit Over iPhone AI Claims
Apple will pay $250 million to settle claims it misled consumers about iPhone AI features. The settlement affects 36 million devices sold in 2024-2025.
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Zcash Surges 37% Amid Multicoin Capital’s Substantial Investment
Zcash surged 37% in a single day as Multicoin Capital invested in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, signaling renewed institutional interest.
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OpenTrade Secures $17M to Expand Stablecoin Yield Platform
OpenTrade just closed a $17 million strategic round. Mercury Fund and Notion Capital led it. The London-based platform has now raised over $30 million.
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Blockchain Platform Uncovers Insider Scheme in MYSTERY Memecoin
Blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps has flagged MYSTERY as a coordinated insider scheme. The Ethereum memecoin is themed around Matt Furie’s character.
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Solana and Google Cloud Launch Pay.sh for AI Payments
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launched Pay.sh, enabling AI agents to pay for digital services using stablecoins on Solana, without user accounts.
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Generative AI Drives Rise in Low-Level Cybercrime
Generative AI is fueling low-level cybercrime, with spam and scams prevalent. The feared “superhackers” haven’t materialized, according to a study.
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Canton Network’s Permission Controls Stir Decentralization Debate
Digital Asset’s Canton Network introduces permissioned blockchain controls, sparking debate over crypto’s decentralized principles.
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Canton Network Addresses DeFi Security Concerns
Digital Asset’s Canton Network is tackling one of DeFi’s thorniest problems. How do you give institutions blockchain efficiency without exposing them to hackers?
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EagleRock Land Targets $346 Million Raise In Permian-Focused IPO
EagleRock Land LLC, a Houston-based landowner, filed with the SEC seeking $346 million. It plans to sell 17.3 million shares in the Permian Basin.