German firm TNG Technology Consulting has released DeepSeek-TNG R1T2 Chimera, an open-source large language model that delivers responses up to 200% faster than DeepSeek-R1-0528 while maintaining over 90% of its reasoning performance.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed its S&P 500 ETF in annual revenue, highlighting Bitcoin's growing institutional adoption and the profitability of managing BTC through spot ETFs.
ICE is deploying a new app called Mobile Fortify that enables agents to use facial recognition and fingerprint scanning on smartphones during domestic field operations, expanding the use of biometric surveillance technology in the US.
US officials report progress toward establishing a federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve following President Trump's executive order, but no concrete plans or public reports have been released as lawmakers prioritize other crypto legislation.
Microsoft has launched Exchange Server Subscription Edition, shifting its enterprise email platform to an evergreen model with continuous updates and support under the Modern Lifecycle Policy, replacing fixed end dates for support.
Standard Chartered forecasts Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs in Q3 and Q4 2025, driven by institutional buying and strong ETF support, with spot ETF assets now exceeding $130B.
Perplexity has launched a new Max subscription tier for its AI search engine, offering unlimited access to Labs for rapid project creation, early access to features, and support for advanced models like Claude Opus 4 and OpenAI o3-pro.
The IMF has rejected Pakistan's proposals to provide subsidized electricity for bitcoin mining, citing concerns over market distortions, though the government continues to pursue strategies to support BTC mining and reserves.
Microsoft has confirmed that incorrect Windows Firewall config error warnings appearing on Windows 11 24H2 systems after the June 2025 preview update are related to a feature under development and do not impact firewall functionality.
Security researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in the Linux Sudo utility (CVE-2025-32463) that allows local users to gain root access via chroot abuse; users are advised to update to Sudo 1.9.17p1 or later to mitigate the risk.
Dubai's 2025 Our Flexible Summer initiative has introduced a temporary four-day work week for government employees, aiming to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction through flexible work arrangements.
Satechi has released a compact M.2 NVMe Mini SSD enclosure that fits on a keychain, supports up to 2TB of storage, features a built-in cooling fan to prevent thermal throttling, and includes a write-protection switch for added security.
StealthCores has launched StealthMACsec, an IEEE 802.1AE-compliant MACsec engine delivering advanced side-channel attack protection and up to 10 Gbps line-rate Ethernet security for FPGA and ASIC implementations.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have created a Bitcoin Reserve from seized digital assets, marking the third such proposal rejected this session. Connecticut has also enacted a ban on creating a state Bitcoin Reserve.
Pixar announces its 2025 film "Elio," centered on a boy who gets abducted by aliens, as revealed in the latest New York Times Mini Crossword.
Bitcoin underperformed the euro in June, with EUR/USD gaining nearly 4% compared to bitcoin's 2.4% rise, though both assets are up over 13% year-to-date.
French B2B fintech Qonto has filed for a banking license in France, aiming to expand its offerings to lending, savings, and investment services for European freelancers and SMBs, after reaching 600,000 customers and achieving profitability.
UC Davis researchers identified a unique human genetic mutation in the FasL immune protein that makes it vulnerable to tumor-derived plasmin, helping explain why immunotherapies are less effective against solid tumors than in non-human primates.
Microsoft has laid off about 9,000 employees—nearly 4% of its workforce—even as it reports record profits and expands its investment in generative AI tools that now contribute to a significant portion of code development.
Elon Musk’s xAI has received an air permit from the Shelby County Health Department to continue operating gas turbines powering its Grok AI supercomputer in Memphis, despite community protests and an impending lawsuit over alleged Clean Air Act violations.
Ric Edelman, founder of $300 billion investment firm Edelman Financial Engines, has shifted his stance and now recommends investors allocate up to 40% of portfolios to crypto, citing Bitcoin as a core financial asset class.
Bitcoin mining is increasingly being used by utilities to support new power generation projects, providing load certainty, reducing grid congestion, and enabling more resilient and efficient electrical grids.
Spanish police arrested two individuals accused of hacking and leaking sensitive data from government institutions, politicians, and journalists, disrupting a cybercriminal operation described as a major national security threat.
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Travel scams are surging as scammers use AI tools like Midjourney and DALL·E to create convincing fake rental listings and reviews, with the FTC reporting Americans lost $274 million to vacation fraud in 2024.
Amazon announces it has deployed its one millionth robot in its warehouses and introduced a new generative AI model, DeepFleet, designed to increase the speed of its robotic fleet by 10% through improved route coordination.
Crypto-focused super PACs have invested $136 million to back pro-crypto candidates in the 2024 US elections, aiming to strengthen support for Bitcoin and blockchain innovation in Congress.
Google has released emergency updates to fix a fourth actively exploited Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-6554) this year, addressing a high-severity flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine that allowed code execution on unpatched devices.
The US Justice Department and Microsoft have launched coordinated actions against North Korean schemes using fake IT workers, including searches of 29 "laptop farms" and the suspension of 3,000 accounts linked to cyber operations targeting US firms.
A new report from Menlo Ventures estimates that nearly two billion people worldwide have used AI tools, but only about 3% pay for consumer AI services, highlighting a significant monetization gap in the industry.
Internxt has launched a 10TB lifetime cloud storage plan featuring end-to-end encryption and open-source transparency, offering cross-platform compatibility and compliance with European privacy regulations.
The US Department of Justice disrupted a North Korean cyber scheme that stole identities of over 80 Americans to secure remote IT jobs at more than 100 US tech firms, seizing 200 computers and indicting two Americans in the operation.
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has been initiated with a buy rating by Benchmark due to its aggressive bitcoin acquisition strategy, aiming to own 210,000 BTC by 2027. The company has increased its bitcoin holdings by 8,655% since Q3 2024.
Over 1,200 Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway servers remain unpatched against a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-5777) allowing attackers to hijack sessions and potentially bypass multi-factor authentication in active attacks.
President Donald Trump claims a buyer has been secured for TikTok to keep the app available in the U.S., but the sale is not yet finalized and would require approval from both the U.S. and Chinese governments.
Bitcoin trades above $107,000 after gaining nearly 5% this week, as recent technical analysis signals a potential breakout following a bull flag pattern and positive MACD crossover, suggesting renewed bullish momentum.
OpenAI is stepping up efforts to retain top AI researchers after Meta recruited four senior staffers, with OpenAI leadership pledging new compensation strategies amid reports of Meta offering $100 million signing bonuses.
Director Jon Watts cited pandemic-era disruptions to international VFX supply chains as a key challenge during postproduction on Spider-Man: No Way Home, making visual effects work difficult to complete in the traditional way.
Bitcoin is trading above key 25 and 50-period moving averages, signaling short-term bullish momentum, but low trading volume raises uncertainty about the strength and sustainability of the current trend.
Bitcoin’s hashrate has dropped over 11% since hitting an all-time high on June 15, signaling potential financial pressure among miners after a rapid surge earlier this month.
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A US federal judge has ruled that Anthropic's use of copyrighted materials to train its AI models qualifies as fair use, marking a significant precedent in the ongoing legal debate over AI training data and copyright law.
The Linux Foundation has launched Agent2Agent (A2A), an open protocol enabling secure communication and interoperability between autonomous AI agents across platforms, aiming to accelerate collaborative development in multi-agent environments.
Semler Scientific has appointed Joe Burnett as Director of Bitcoin Strategy and unveiled plans to grow its Bitcoin holdings to 105,000 BTC by 2027, expanding its position as the second U.S. public company adopting a Bitcoin treasury standard.
Ukraine has introduced a bill that would allow its central bank to hold Bitcoin in its national reserves, potentially making Ukraine one of the first countries to permit Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
A Minnesota shooting suspect allegedly used online data broker sites to obtain lawmakers' home addresses, highlighting major cybersecurity risks from unregulated access to sensitive personal information in the US.
Pakistan announced the creation of a government-led Bitcoin strategic reserve and a national Bitcoin wallet, marking a significant policy shift as the country plans to legalize and regulate Bitcoin to attract global investment.
Scientists operating the ANITA experiment in Antarctica have detected deep-Earth radio signals that defy current physics models, suggesting particles are moving through solid rock in ways previously thought impossible.
Authorities across Europe have shut down Archetyp Market, the dark web's longest-running drug marketplace, arresting key operators and seizing millions in assets in a major blow to global illicit online trade.
Amazon and Walmart are reportedly exploring the launch of their own stablecoins, potentially transforming retail payments and bypassing traditional credit card fees, amid shifting regulatory and crypto leadership in the US.
DAZN now offers free global live streaming of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, making top international football matches accessible worldwide for the first time through a major streaming platform.
Anthony Pompliano will lead ProCapBTC, a new investment firm aiming to raise $750 million to buy bitcoin, using a mix of equity and convertible debt after merging with Columbus Circle Capital 1.
Microsoft has released patches for 67 security vulnerabilities, including a critical WebDAV zero-day flaw that’s being actively exploited and could allow attackers to remotely execute code with elevated privileges on vulnerable systems.
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A new report shows Bitcoin is processing $7.3 billion per day in real transfer volume, highlighting its growing role in global financial transactions compared to traditional payment processors.
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-49113) in the popular Roundcube webmail application, enabling remote code execution and putting numerous users at risk.