Vitalik Buterin: As Ethereum Scales, the Need for L2 DiminishesVitalik Buterin suggests a shift from L2 scaling to unique project functions.

Elon Musk’s Bet on Adult Content Boosts Grok’s CompetitivenessElon Musk's AI startup xAI allowed sexualized content in Grok to boost popularity.

MetaMask Expands to Include Tokenized StocksMetaMask now supports tokenized stocks and ETFs, expanding its Web3 offerings.

The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Cipher Mining to raise $2bn to expand AI computingCipher unit to raise $2bn in notes for an AI-focused data centre.

Y Combinator to Integrate USDC for Startup FundingY Combinator to offer startup funding in USDC stablecoins.

ING Germany Launches Trading of Exchange-Traded Bitcoin ProductsING Germany opens crypto-focused ETN trading for retail clients.

Bitwise CIO says the ‘full‑blown crypto winter’ is nearing its endBitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto winter is nearing its end.

Carbon Robotics Unveils AI System for Weed Elimination by RobotsCarbon Robotics unveils AI model for instant plant identification.

All that glitters, againWhat is happening in the precious-metals market

Experts Identify Three Factors Behind Bitcoin’s DeclineBitcoin falls below $80,000, triggering $2.55 billion in liquidations.

Vitalik Buterin offloads $1.16m of etherVitalik Buterin sold 493 ETH for $1.16m, sending part to his biotech charity Kanro.

Security Flaw Discovered in AI Agent Social Network MoltbookMoltbook, a forum for AI agents, was hacked in under three minutes.

Family Offices Favour Artificial Intelligence Over CryptocurrenciesFamily offices focus on AI, overlooking cryptocurrencies, says JPMorgan report.

Aave Founder Acquires $30 Million London MansionAave founder buys $30M London mansion; internal disputes arise.

HYPE Token Rises 22% Following New Standard AnnouncementHYPE rose 21.9% after HIP-4 proposal support announcement.

OpenAI Launches Codex App for AI Programming AssistanceOpenAI releases Codex app for macOS, aiding developers with AI agents.

Galaxy Digital warns bitcoin could drop to $56,000Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn warns bitcoin could fall to $56k–58k amid weak demand and ETF outflows.

Bitcoin Price Drop Renders Many ASIC Miners UnprofitableBitcoin mining difficulty and electricity costs challenge ASIC miner profitability.

SpaceX Merges with xAI to Form $1.25 Trillion CompanySpaceX merges with xAI, forming a $1.25 trillion company.