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As artificial intelligence threatens to disrupt the American workforce, Zoltan Istvan, who’s running for the Democratic nomination for Governor in California, is betting on a radical solution: universal basic income and a humanoid robot in every home. Istvan’s campaign comes as tech leaders warn that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level jobs within the next five years. Istvan believes the threat is far broader, predicting that the rise of generative AI and humanoid robots imperils half of all jobs. “That is what my campaign is about,” Istvan told Decrypt. “We’re saying 50% of all jobs at this point…
FalconX, one of the leading crypto prime brokers, acquired a majority stake in the Monarq hedge fund. The acquisition goes through the parent company of the multistrategy crypto hedge fund Monarq Asset Management. FalconX has expanded its services after acquiring a stake in the parent company of Monarq Asset Management. The Monarq fund is a multi-strategy crypto investor, helping FalconX expand into the asset management business. The acquisition will be a new stage for Monarq, which went through two rounds of restructuring and rebranding. Monarq Asset Management was formerly known as MNNC Group, registered in the Cayman Islands. Before that,…
Blazpay, an emerging platform in Web3 innovation and decentralization, has started a new alliance with DePIN Union, a famous group of venture capital entities and DePIN projects. The chief purpose of this collaboration is to advance the world of decentralized infrastructure. The platform took to its official X account to disclose this groundbreaking development. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @DePIN_Union – the powerhouse fueling the rise of decentralized infrastructure! 🤝⚡DePIN Union connects thousands of DePIN projects, VCs, and 200+ global KOLs, creating a thriving, fast-moving ecosystem for innovation and growth.… pic.twitter.com/1aDsnM2q9T — Blazpay (@blazpaylabs) June 4, 2025 Blazpay,…
If you’ve interacted with the MicroStrategy (MSTR) community, chances are you’ve encountered an entire linguistic set that baffles even experienced investors. Just as Gamestop (GME) meme stock investors created their own terms within their Wall Street Bets sub-reddit dictionary, so too have Irresponsibly Long MSTR investors on the social media platform X. In 2021, Roaring Kitty and Gamestop retail investors coined new terms like “stonks,” “tendies,” and “diamond hands.” Over the last few years, Michael Saylor and MSTR investors have similarly repurposed words like “torque,” “black hole,” and “net asset value.” Below is a short dictionary of words that Saylor…
Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem Nibiru has launched Block Party, a points program designed to reward real user participation across its DeFi ecosystem. Participants can earn Aura by interacting with applications on Nibiru EVM through trading, liquidity, lending, or quests. WEN? 🔥 Introducing Nibiru Block Party launching this summer, a points program rewarding you with Aura for swaps, liquidity, lending & quests powered by @merkl_xyz and @galxe 🧵 pic.twitter.com/uDAnrohiYC — Nibiru Chain 🩵🌸 (@NibiruChain) June 5, 2025 Among the dozens of apps participating in the reward program’s initial rollout are trading platform Oku, lending protocol LayerBank, decentralized exchanges…
SSV Network announced that its DVT client dubbed “Anchor”, built by Sigma Prime, is now live on the Ethereum testnet. The launch marks a substantial step for both Ethereum’s decentralization and DVT (Distributed Validator Technology). Major Upgrade!⚓Anchor, our second DVT client built by @sigp_io, is now live on testnet.This marks a significant milestone in the decentralization of both DVT and Ethereum.Anchor is designed to work seamlessly alongside the mainnet client, giving operators greater… pic.twitter.com/dmtpWP0R7D — SSV Network (@ssv_network) June 5, 2025 Anchor is now in testnet This testnet rollout is essential as it highlights a pivotal move towards a more…
Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm now positioning itself as a bitcoin BTC$103,642.13-focused treasury company, has launched a $5.3 billion plan to buy more BTC by issuing 555 million shares through stock acquisition rights.The deal, Metaplanet says, is the largest-ever issuance of stock warrants in Japan and the first time moving strike warrants, where the exercise price adjusts with the market, have been sold at or above current share prices in the country. The offering is part of what the company calls its “555 Million Plan,” a follow-up to its earlier “21 Million Plan,” which raised $600 million earlier this year and…
As publicly listed companies increasingly consider accumulating digital assets as part of their financial strategies, Bittensor (TAO) is emerging as a strong contender alongside options like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. Experts and recent moves by companies such as Oblong and Synaptogenix reinforce the belief that TAO could become a store of value. Which Public Companies Have Chosen Bittensor (TAO) for Strategic Reserves? Recently, Oblong, a Nasdaq-listed IT solutions provider, announced its plan to raise $7.5 million through a private stock offering. The funds will support its digital asset and AI strategy, which is based on Bittensor. According to a…
It’s now been 20 days since Judge Analisa Torres denied both Ripple and the SEC’s joint request for an indicative ruling in their long-running legal battle. To keep it simple, the court basically told both sides they didn’t follow the proper legal procedure when asking for that specific relief — meaning their motion was procedurally improper. The judge’s message was clear: if jurisdiction were restored to her court, she’d reject the request as it stands. In legal terms, it means Ripple and the SEC used the wrong rule of civil procedure to file this motion. The obvious next step would…
World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1 surpassed $10 billion in transfer volume just 10 days following its listing on Binance, according to data from Artemis. From May 22 to June 1, the stablecoin traded $10.7 billion in volume, surpassing the total transfers from its inception until May 21. The stablecoin is native to World Liberty Finance, a decentralized application backed by President Donald Trump and his family. Weekly volumes had already increased significantly in mid-May. USD1 left the $307 million traded between May 12 and 18 to reach $4.3 billion the following week, a 1,300% weekly increase. Despite the current week’s…