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Google Jumps Back Into the Open Source AI Race With Gemma 4

The 31B model ranks third among all open-weight models worldwide. Apache 2.0 licensing, four sizes from phone to workstation, and a US open-source scene that badly needed a win.
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Google Jumps Back Into the Open Source AI Race With Gemma 4

Google drops Gemma 4, a family of open models under the Apache 2.0 license, just as the U.S. open-source scene badly needed a win.
Drift Protocol's $285 Million Exploit on Solana Raises Questions Over DeFi Security

A blockchain security expert compared Drift’s lapse in security to Ethereum network Ronin's $625 million loss in 2022.
Elon Musk's X Is Making Big Changes to Combat Crypto Scams

Will Elon Musk's X finally zap crypto scams? Here's why one exec says the changes "should kill 99% of the incentive."
Google Researchers Reveal Every Way Hackers Can Trap, Hijack AI Agents

A Google DeepMind paper maps six attack categories against autonomous AI agents—from invisible HTML commands to multi-agent flash crashes.
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USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Unveils New Token to Give Bitcoin More Utility

Publicly traded stablecoin issuer Circle is launching a new token, cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin alternative.
Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Bitcoin, Ethereum Devs Scramble to Face Threat

Naoris Protocol says its blockchain network uses quantum-resistant cryptography, as the wider crypto industry prepares for future threats.
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Polymarket Inks US, Canada Deal with European Soccer League LaLiga

The multi-year partnership covers the US and Canada, marking Polymarket's continued expansion into traditional sports markets.
Algorand Soars Double-Digits On Google ‘Post-Quantum Protocols’ Citation

Algorand jumped following its mention in a Google research paper, as post-quantum cryptography emerges as a new crypto narrative.
Cambodia Advances Law Targeting Crypto Scam Compound Kingpins with Life in Jail

The draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud.
Ethereum Foundation Stakes $93M Worth of ETH, Nears Strategic Target

The deposits bring the Foundation close to its strategic staking target of 70,000 ETH, bolstering Ethereum’s proof-of-stake infrastructure.
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Sells Over $250 Million Worth of BTC

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms sold another $250 million worth of BTC as it strategically pivots into AI.
Where Next for Bitcoin After Worst Quarter Since 2018?

Bitcoin shed 22% in Q1 2026 as war, tariffs, and a hawkish Fed crushed risk appetite, but late-quarter data hints the worst may have passed.
What Is Q-Day? The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Explained

Experts warn quantum computers could someday forge Bitcoin’s digital signatures, allowing unauthorized transactions.
'We Are Ready to Speak': Drift Beckons North Korea-Linked Hackers Following $285M Exploit

The Solana-based project reached out to wallets holding stolen funds on Ethereum.
Trump’s New Attorney General Held Bitcoin—But Has a Mixed Crypto Track Record

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche directed his staff last year to lay off crypto developers—but also oversaw their continued prosecution.
Decentralized Email Service Dmail to Shut Down, Token Hits New Low

Dmail’s team said it struggled with infrastructure costs and failed monetization attempts despite five years of development.
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Myriad Traders Predict US Boots in Iran After Downed Fighter Jet Prompts Rescue Mission

President Trump insisted that the Strait of Hormuz could easily be reopened "with a little more time."
Bitcoin Miner MARA Slashes 15% of Workforce After Selling $1.1 Billion in BTC

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner MARA cut 15% of its staff this week after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to fuel an AI push.
FIFA Inks World Cup Prediction Market Deal With ADI Predictstreet

The FIFA World Cup will feature a prediction market platform built on ADI Chain, with the network’s token hitting a new high Friday.
Charles Schwab Is Gearing Up to Offer Bitcoin, Ethereum Spot Trading

Financial giant Charles Schwab is set to launch spot buying of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the quarter, the firm said Friday.
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