Circle Buys IBM's Blockchain Patents, Becomes America's Top Holder
Circle, the company behind the USDC digital dollar, bought nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, instantly becoming the largest holder in the US.
Russia's Biggest Bank Sberbank to Launch Crypto Services by December
Sberbank plans a Bitcoin wallet and crypto custody by December as Russia builds new rules for digital money.
US Government Sells $16 Billion in 2-Year Notes: Demand Looks Strong
The US Treasury auctioned $16 billion of 2-year notes at 4.315% interest. Investor demand was solid, earning a B+ grade.
Company Nears Owning 5% of All Ethereum With $11.8 Billion Stockpile
Bitmine now holds 5.79 million ETH worth $11.3 billion, closing in on its goal of controlling 5% of all Ethereum in existence.
Peacock Is Coming to YouTube: What It Means for Streaming
NBCUniversal's Peacock will be built into YouTube Premium starting early next year, bundling NFL, movies, and Real Housewives.
South Korea's Biggest Bank to Use JPMorgan Blockchain for Payments
KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based US dollar payment service for trade businesses across 10 countries this August.
US Regulator Cracks Down on Prediction Market Shortcuts
The CFTC warns firms like Kalshi and Polymarket to stop using broad, template-style filings for their event contracts.
Long-Time Bitcoin Holders Slow Down Their Selling, Data Shows
Movement of old, untouched Bitcoin fell to a 4-year low, hinting early holders are keeping their coins instead of cashing out.
Mira Murati's First AI Model Inkling: Powerful but Underwhelming?
Ex-OpenAI leader Mira Murati unveils Inkling, the best Western open-source AI model — but a phone-sized rival beat it in coding tests.
Weight-Loss Drug Boom Sparks Shipping Race at UPS and FedEx
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic need cold storage, pushing UPS, FedEx and others to invest millions in temperature-controlled shipping.