AI
AI Agents Need Identity and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are the Solution
ZKPs could become the backbone of a new era of trusted AI and digital identity, giving individuals and organizations a way to interact safely and transparently across platforms and borders, argues Evin McMullen, CEO and co-founder of Billions Network.
Tether Eyes $1B Investment in German Robotics Startup Neura: FT
Neura aims to produce 5 million robots by 2030 and has already booked €1 billion in orders.
Crypto Investor Dan Tapiero Sees AI-Blockchain Crossover Fueling Next Big Wave
‘Blockchain is the money of AI,’ said the 50T founder, who’s betting 20% of his next fund on startups that don’t yet exist.
CleanSpark Shares Drop 5% After Upsizing $1.15B Convertible Note For Expansion
The bitcoin miner expands financing to accelerate power and data center growth, joining a record surge in convertible debt issuance across bitcoin and AI firms.
Rumble Shares Soar on Tether Partnerships, Planned Northern Data Acquisition
Rumble unveiled three major deals with Tether and Northern Data, expanding its AI infrastructure, ad business and cloud capacity.
Microsoft Deal Supercharges IREN’s AI Ambitions, Canaccord Says
The broker reiterated its buy rating on the stock while raising its price target to $70 from $42.
The Great Korean Pivot: From Memecoins to Machine Chips
As crypto trading volumes collapse in South Korea, retail investors are flocking to the stock market, fueling a state-backed AI-driven rally that’s replaced altcoin mania with semiconductor fever.
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds $100K as Altcoins Extend Losses, AI Tokens Defy Trend
Bitcoin’s slide to $100,600 caps another week of losses due to renewed Fed caution. Ether and most altcoins are struggling, though AI-linked tokens are seeing outsized gains.
Bitcoin Miner IREN Posts Record First-Quarter Earnings, Looks to Growth in AI
The company is targeting $3.4 billion in AI Cloud ARR by end of 2026 with expansion to 140,000 GPUs and strengthened financing position.
Bitcoin Weakness Sends a Warning to Stocks, but Liquidity May Soon Turn, Citi Says
The Wall Street bank said fading crypto momentum could be flagging trouble for equities, though improving liquidity may revive the year-end rally.
