Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade launches on Sepolia testnet
Sepolia marks one of the final major rehearsals before the final activation of Glamsterdam, aimed at bringing more efficiency and scalability to the Ethereum mainnet.
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Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies
Constellation’s stock is rising sharply following a deal that equates to as much power as would be supplied by a new nuclear reactor.
OKX exchange raises fresh capital at $25B valuation
OKX raised an undisclosed amount at a $25 billion valuation as an extension to March’s investment round led by the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.
Capital starting to rotate back to crypto from AI: Raoul Pal
Real Vision founder Raoul Pal says a pause in the AI stock rally could help crypto attract capital, while AI agents are likely to boost Ethereum and Solana adoption.
Wall Street is hyping AI. This fund manager is betting instead on fires, HVAC and Berkshire Hathaway.
The co-portfolio manager at Heartland Advisors urges investors to shut out Wall Street’s hype on AI and look for companies that can use its technology as costs come down.
US crypto rules need to survive the next election
US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argues Congress needs to pass durable, bipartisan legislation.
Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum
Paxos’ USDG stablecoin is now live on Arbitrum as the network proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to support adoption and liquidity.
Polymarket overhauls smart contracts with new Protocol V2 rollout
Polymarket begins its Protocol V2 rollout ahead of a planned November transition for new prediction markets, while existing positions remain on the current system.
America’s renters are emerging as a political movement
Housing policy has long prioritized homeownership. As young Americans face the prospect of renting indefinitely, more tenants are seeking political clout.
America’s favorite index is misleading investors about the state of the stock market
For decades, the S&P 500 has been the preferred benchmark for monitoring the performance of the U.S. stock market. But these days, it is behaving less like a barometer of broad market health and more like a funhouse mirror.
I got a $499 body scan to see if I have cancer. Here’s what I learned.
Our healthcare system is designed to diagnose the presence or absence of disease, one organ at a time. That means people have no baseline against which to make broader lifestyle decisions.
Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill
Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.
Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit stablecoins
Binance BTC reserves fell by nearly 40,000 coins since Sept. 20 as whales returned stablecoin capital to their exchange wallets.
Ondo opens private markets with tokenized pre-IPO AI exposure
Ondo’s tokenized notes will give eligible investors exposure to private companies, with the first tied to an unnamed pre-IPO AI company.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $90M as BTC sits 32% below year-old ATH
US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed two days of inflows as Bitcoin slipped below $86,000, trading roughly 32% below its October 2025 all-time high.
EEZ tests atomic L1-to-L2 transaction in push to unify Ethereum
An EEZ contributor shared a 0.001 ETH cross-chain test as the project develops a framework to connect Ethereum mainnet and its rollups.
Better Markets says CFTC is ‘wrong agency’ to regulate retail crypto
Better Markets said the CFTC’s proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC.
Why Won't Obama Pay His Interns?
A former marriage equality advocate turns his attention to what he calls the Obama administration’s greatest hypocrisy: pushing for a higher minimum wage while relying on unpaid interns. And he’s got help from some powerful White House al...
Obama's Holiday Radio Address
He acknowledges the struggling economy and the sacrifices made by the American troops.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Flattening Out Even As Economy Grows
Carbon dioxide emissions went up just 0.6% last year, according to a new study. China is burning less coal (for now), while solar and wind power are surging worldwide.