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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning U.S. government agencies from awarding contracts to AI companies whose models exhibit “ideological biases or social agendas,” escalating an ongoing political battle over artificial intelligence. The order targets so-called “Woke AI” systems, accusing them of prioritizing concepts like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over factual accuracy.  “DEI displaces the commitment to truth in favor of preferred outcomes,” the order stated, describing such approaches as an “existential threat to reliable AI.”  Examples cited in the order include AI models that alter the race or gender of historical figures such as…

Backed by Adam Back and built around a Bitcoin-per-share model, BSTR is set to enter the public markets through a Cantor Fitzgerald-led SPAC. Table of Contents A $3.5 billion bet on Bitcoin BSTR is more than just a treasury play The Adam Back continuum BSTR joins growing list of public BTC-holding firms A $3.5 billion bet on Bitcoin On Jul. 17, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Reserve (BSTR) announced plans to enter the public markets through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO), a special-purpose acquisition company affiliated with Cantor Fitzgerald. CEPO is led by Brandon Lutnick, son of former U.S.…

Ethereum’s validator exit queue swelled on Tuesday to its longest wait time in more than a year, that could signal a rush among stakers to pull funds after a major price rally in ether (ETH). There was nearly 519,000 ETH as of Tuesday U.S. afternoon, worth $1.92 billion at current prices, in line to exit the network, data by validatorqueue.com shows. That the largest amount in the exit queue since January 2024, extending withdrawal delays to over 9 days, per the data source. ETH validator exit queue (validatorqueue.com) The congestion is due to the dynamics of Ethereum’s proof-of-stake model, which…

Two of the biggest crypto-linked stocks set records on Wednesday, with Coinbase hitting a an all-time high price and both Coinbase and Strategy setting new highs for closing market cap. The stock milestones came amid a surge in crypto prices, with Bitcoin setting multiple all-time highs in recent days, while other major coins like Ethereum and XRP are up more than 20% each over the past week. Coinbase, the prominent American crypto exchange, hit a record of $405.88 on Wednesday afternoon, per Yahoo Finance, along with a record peak closing price of $398.20—up 2.6% on the day and 6.5% over…

Singularity Finance, the ASI Alliance’s financial arm, has released its H2 2025 roadmap, with Q3 bringing AI portfolio tools, yield vaults, and trading agents. Singularity Finance, the financial engine of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, has released its roadmap for the second half of 2025. For the upcoming Q3, the project plans to launch its AI-powered portfolio management tools designed to help users build, monitor, and rebalance crypto investment strategies based on real-time data and smart automation. Alongside this, the platform will introduce diversified yield vaults — automated smart contracts that allocate user funds across multiple AI startups and infrastructure projects…

Out of the 58 entities holding Ethereum (ETH) in their treasuries, the 10 public-listed companies have roughly $3.2 billion, equivalent to 865,265 ETH. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, four publicly listed companies recently added 113,300 ETH to their holdings. Furthermore, the number of entities jumped from 40 in June to 58 as of July 22. GameSquare Holdings purchased 8,351.89 ETH in July 2021, investing $30 million and increasing its holdings to 10,170.74 ETH. On the same day, crypto miner BTCS announced it holds 55,788 ETH, acquired at an average price of $2,846. Considering Ethereum’s price of $3,698.75, as of…

Stablecoin adoption is growing quickly across Europe, now closely following the United States. However, it is not experiencing the type of adoption it was looking for. Today, people throughout the region are primarily opting for USD-backed stablecoins instead of those backed by the euro. As a result, the current dominant stablecoin poses a risk to Europe’s monetary sovereignty. In an interview with BeInCrypto, Alexander Hoeptner, CEO of AllUnity —the first euro-backed stablecoin issuer in Germany— explained that increasing demand for euro-backed stablecoins could help avoid a decline in the euro’s role in digital finance. Europe’s Stablecoin Paradox Stablecoin usage is…

Wyoming state teamed up with blockhain startup Hashfire to test how its upcoming U.S. dollar stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST), could be used for real-time payments for government contractors. The pilot, which took place on Thursday, aimed to demonstrate an automated vendor agreement approval and an instant, on-chain payment using WYST through Hashfire’s Document Authentication Protocol, bypassing the state’s typical 45-day payment window. The protocol, built on a custom Avalanche blockchain using AvaCloud’s infrastructure, allows governments and enterprises to embed approval processes, compliance rules and payment instructions directly into smart contracts. The parties said they plan broader implementation of…

Bitcoin’s price holds steady at $118,000 as it continues to consolidate below key resistance levels. The asset commands a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion with strong 24-hour trading volume of around $24.52 billion and an intraday range of $117,502 to $118,483, indicating subdued volatility near a psychological inflection point. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin has exhibited choppy consolidation, trading within a tight band between $117,500 and $118,500 after a recent rejection near $121,000. This range-bound structure, characterized by reduced directional conviction, suggests a potential breakout scenario is forming. Technical signals advise caution; the momentum oscillator is issuing a bearish…

Key Insights: Ethereum price all-time high no longer feels distant as ETF inflows hit $296M in one day. Whale accumulation and user activity back Ethereum’s all-time high narrative. DeFi’s 40.43% monthly growth puts Ethereum’s all-time high within reach again. Ethereum price may be trading below its peak, but under the surface, momentum is quietly building. From record ETF inflows to whale buying and a sudden DeFi revival, key data points are flashing strength. While price action remains choppy, down 2% day-on-day, Ethereum’s fundamentals are moving in one direction: up. Here’s why the talk of a long-term breakout isn’t just hype…