In an era that continues to be dominated by Web2, centralized platforms hold data, which users face challenges in controlling. Web3 promises a future where users can truly own and manage their data, and Web3 games that focus on engaging gameplay and easy onboarding are helping enhance adoption of the internet’s third iteration. Games tied…
Technology company Google announced that it has updated its Gemini application to enhance its capabilities as a more personalized, proactive, and powerful assistant, giving users increased control over their data. The application now incorporates a feature that allows it to learn from past conversations, enabling more tailored responses over time. By referencing previous chats, Gemini…
Grigore Roșu, Founder & CEO of Pi Squared, the team building Web3 infrastructure beyond blockchain. Grigore is a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois and a former NASA engineer. He also founded Runtime Verification, now the leading formal verification company in Web3. In 2023, he founded Pi Squared with a vision to…
Decentralized AI research and development organization O.XYZ, which is focused on building O, a sovereign superintelligence, has unveiled a report titled “The AI–Web3 Power Play 2025: How Global Power Splits and Infrastructure Crises Impact Web3.” This report examines the geopolitical shifts within AI supply chains, the increasing scarcity of power and network capacity, and the…
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it has reinstated access to its Binance Earn portfolio for eligible UK Professional Users after recent regulatory updates lifted previous restrictions on certain yield and lending services. The adjustment comes in response to regulatory guidance in the United Kingdom confirming that staking does not fall under the classification of a…
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Paybis announced its collaboration with the Riga-based nonprofit organization, the Latvian Blockchain Association (LBAA), and the largest cryptocurrency and blockchain conference in Northern Europe, UN:BLOCK, to host the exclusive, invite-only blockchain mixer Proof of Chill during Riga Tech Week. Set to take place on August 28th from 17:00-22:00 at Jurmala Lighthouse, the…
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high above $124,000 early this morning, surpassing its previous peak set in July, while Ethereum approached $4,800, a level not seen since late 2021. Both assets surpassing or reaching key historical thresholds creates market momentum, which is supported by macroeconomic expectations, regulatory changes, and derivatives positioning. The latest surge coincided…
Full-stack, vote-escrowed decentralized exchange (veDEX) infrastructure, Kyo Finance announced a strategic investment and an ecosystem partnership with Startale Ventures, part of Startale Group, a prominent entity shaping the future of the Soneium and Optimism Superchain ecosystems. This collaboration further solidifies Kyo’s position as a leading liquidity hub on Soneium, having achieved a peak total value…
Google Play Store introduced licensing requirements for cryptocurrency wallet applications across 15 jurisdictions, including the US and the EU. According to a report by the Rage, developers must obtain regulatory approvals before publishing apps on the platform. Furthermore, the policy requires software wallet developers to comply with local financial regulations “to ensure a safe and…
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the DeFi Education Fund have urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a “Safe Harbor” program for decentralized application (dApp) trading platforms. In an Aug. 12 letter to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the groups wrote that a clear framework would keep builders of non-custodial interfaces from being treated…