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Upbit Adds Block Street to Spot Markets Amid Trading Restrictions
South Korean exchange Upbit is expanding its digital asset offerings by listing Block Street (BSB) across its Korean won, Bitcoin, and USDT markets on August 7. The move brings the utility and governance token of the tokenized asset infrastructure project into one of the region's most active trading environments.
AI-Generated Viruses Reveal Growing Gap in Biosafety Oversight
Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute have successfully synthesized the first biological viruses designed by artificial intelligence, triggering urgent warnings from the scientific community that existing regulatory frameworks are woefully inadequate to address the potential for AI-driven bioweapons as the technology evolves toward superintelligence.
Canaan pivots to crypto reserves to fuel $30M share buyback
Bitcoin miner Canaan has authorized the sale of its Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings to bankroll an existing $30 million share repurchase program. The move comes as the Nasdaq-listed firm struggles to lift its stock price above the $1 minimum bid requirement ahead of a 2027 deadline.
Rarible Expands NFT Marketplace to Solana Network
After months of development and community consultation, Rarible has officially launched its NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain. The platform debuted with the Claynosaurz collection as its primary feature, signaling a strategic push to capture liquidity on a network known for high-speed transactions and lower fees.
Democrats Demand Answers on Palantir’s Federal 'Mega-Database'
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is challenging Palantir Technologies over its expanding role in federal data collection, citing concerns that the company is helping the Trump administration build a searchable, government-wide database of private American taxpayer information that may violate existing federal law.
GAO Report Finds Elon Musk's DOGE Inflated Government Savings Claims
A Government Accountability Office report released Thursday reveals that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) systematically exaggerated its impact on federal spending. Investigators found the organization frequently took credit for pre-existing lease terminations and failed to provide verifiable data for nearly all of its claimed grant-related savings.
Palantir Avoids US Federal Taxes While Securing Billions in Contracts
Palantir Technologies, a dominant force in government surveillance, recorded $1.657 billion in pre-tax profits last year while paying zero dollars in US federal income tax. A new analysis suggests the company maintains a global effective tax rate of just 1.4%, sparking fresh outrage over its reliance on public funding.
Michael Saylor Credits ChatGPT for $15 Billion Financing Strategy
Michael Saylor claims ChatGPT played a pivotal role in designing the preferred stock financing model that allowed MicroStrategy to raise $15 billion. By leveraging the AI to analyze complex capital structures, Saylor suggests that integrating machine intelligence into corporate finance can significantly accelerate high-level decision-making processes.
Progressive Randy Villegas Advances in California Congressional Bid
In a direct challenge to the party establishment, progressive candidate Randy Villegas secured a spot in the general election for California’s 22nd Congressional District. The primary outcome marks a significant hurdle for the DCCC-backed candidate and sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown against incumbent Republican David Valadao.
David Hogg Claims Vindication After Ouster from DNC
“A year ago, I was removed from my position as vice chair of the DNC for daring to suggest that we needed to challenge geriatric, corrupt, and asleep-at-the-wheel Democrats in safe blue seats,” David Hogg wrote in an op-ed for Zeteo, arguing his early warnings now align with recent progressive election victories.
DNC Chair Issues Ultimatum to David Hogg Over Primary Challenges
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is moving to restrict party officials from intervening in primary elections, effectively forcing Vice Chair David Hogg to choose between his leadership role and his $20 million effort to unseat incumbent Democrats through his political action committee, Leaders We Deserve.
Union Sues TSA Over Secretive Airport Screening Privatization Plan
The American Federation of Government Employees filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to force the Transportation Security Administration to disclose details of "TSA Gold+," a controversial initiative aimed at privatizing airport security screening. The union alleges the administration is shielding a program that could dismantle public safety standards.
MetaMask debuts AI Agent Wallet with $10,000 loss protection
MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, a self-custodial tool allowing AI agents to execute on-chain transactions within user-defined parameters. By enabling autonomous trading across EVM networks and Hyperliquid, the platform seeks to bridge the gap between automated software and financial security, offering up to $10,000 in monthly transaction protection for eligible losses.
Humanitarian Groups Label Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan a Failure
Six months after the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza, five leading humanitarian organizations report that the Trump administration’s 20-point peace plan is failing. Their joint scorecard highlights that while sustained aerial bombardment has slowed, the exclave remains trapped in a cycle of deprivation, stalled reconstruction, and ongoing civilian casualties.
Gaza Ceasefire Fails Children as 300 Die in 300 Days
The world calls it a ceasefire, but families in Gaza are still burying their children. This grim assessment from a United Nations spokesperson marks the 300th day since a truce deal was reached between Israel and Hamas, a period that has seen at least 300 Palestinian children killed in ongoing violence.
House Democrat Files Impeachment Articles Against Russell Vought
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduced articles of impeachment against White House budget director Russell Vought on Thursday, alleging the Project 2025 architect illegally impounded congressionally appropriated funds and prioritized political retribution over constitutional mandates to punish states that supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Bernstein Backs Circle With $140 Target Despite Mixed Q2 Results
A 114% upside potential remains for Circle stock, according to Bernstein analysts, who reiterated an Outperform rating following a volatile second quarter. Despite missing revenue estimates by 2%, the stablecoin issuer’s shift toward institutional infrastructure and the upcoming Arc mainnet launch are countering bearish sentiment surrounding interest-rate sensitivity.
Appeals Court Finalizes 25-Year Prison Term for Sam Bankman-Fried
A federal appeals court has officially mandated the 25-year prison sentence and $11 billion forfeiture order against Sam Bankman-Fried. By filing this mandate, the Second Circuit has effectively exhausted the standard appellate process, confirming the seven felony convictions tied to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Hundreds of Artists Denounce Government Pressure on Media
More than 400 entertainers have signed an open letter organized by the ACLU, condemning the Trump administration’s move to silence critics after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel. The suspension followed threats from FCC chairman Brendan Carr to revoke broadcast licenses over the comedian's criticism of the President’s response to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
FCC Scraps Media Ownership Cap, Triggering Legal Battle
A press freedom advocacy group is preparing to challenge the FCC in court after the commission voted to dismantle a 22-year-old regulation. The decision, passed along party lines, removes the national cap that restricted a single company from owning television stations reaching more than 39% of American households.
Lebanon Accuses Israel of War Crimes After Journalist's Death
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the Israeli military for the killing of Al-Akhbar journalist Amal Khalil, calling the strike on her shelter and the subsequent obstruction of rescue efforts a clear-cut war crime that fits a broader, systematic pattern of targeting media professionals in southern Lebanon.
Israel Identified as World’s Leading Killer of Journalists in 2025
For the third consecutive year, Israel has been named the primary aggressor against the press globally. According to a new report from Reporters Without Borders, the Israel Defense Forces were responsible for the deaths of at least 29 Palestinian reporters this year, accounting for nearly half of all journalist fatalities worldwide.
Press Freedom Groups Demand Inquiry Into Journalist Amal Khalil's Death
Global press freedom organizations are calling for an immediate international probe into the killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who died under the rubble of a home bombed by Israeli forces. Advocates argue the incident bears the hallmarks of a targeted strike, citing the systematic obstruction of rescue operations.
Amnesty Calls for War Crimes Probe Into Killing of Journalist Amal Khalil
Human rights defenders are renewing calls for an international investigation into the April death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, following an Amnesty International report that details how Israeli forces allegedly targeted two civilians and obstructed rescue efforts during an operation in the southern village of al-Tiri.
Bernie Sanders Proposes Federal Mandate for Paid Vacation
Senator Bernie Sanders has reintroduced legislation aimed at ending what he calls an international embarrassment: the lack of federally mandated paid vacation for American workers. The proposed Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act seeks to ensure that every full-time employee in the United States receives at least two weeks of annual leave.
MyTrade founder sentenced after FBI sting exposes wash-trading scheme
A federal judge in Boston has ordered MyTrade founder Liu Zhou to pay a $10,000 fine after the 41-year-old admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated market-manipulation conspiracy. The case centers on the company's 'Volume Support' service, which employed automated bots to fabricate trading activity for approximately 60 different cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum Foundation recruits AI specialist to hunt protocol bugs
The Ethereum Foundation is seeking a protocol security researcher to integrate artificial intelligence into its defense strategy, following successful trials where autonomous agents identified genuine network vulnerabilities. This global remote role aims to bridge the gap between automated discovery and the rigorous human verification required to maintain core infrastructure integrity.
Wealth Managers Bet on AI Beyond Tech Stocks
Emerging markets and artificial intelligence remain the primary engines for equity growth despite recent market volatility. While wealth managers at Pictet and Indosuez maintain confidence in the tech-driven supercycle, they are increasingly looking toward industrial, utility, and infrastructure sectors to sustain momentum as global economic conditions shift.
DBS Hits Record Profit as Wealth Assets Cross S$500 Billion
Assets under management in the wealth segment at Singapore’s DBS Group have surged past the S$500 billion milestone for the first time. This expansion helped the bank post a record net profit of S$3.08 billion for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 9 per cent increase from the previous year.
Lighthouse Canton Secures $11 Million Private Credit Deal in India
Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton has finalized an INR 1,050 million private credit investment, channeling $11 million into the Indian leisure sector. The transaction marks another milestone in the firm's strategy to provide bespoke financing solutions for established businesses across the subcontinent through its specialized alternative investment funds.