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Optalysys, a U.K.-based startup focused on secure computing, has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first server for blockchains that can process data at scale without decrypting it. The firm’s LightLocker node is a server that uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), a mathematical technique allowing computations to be performed on encrypted data without compromising the encryption. The last year has seen a couple of firms raising money and exploring applications of FHE within the cryptocurrency space. Optalysys says its server hardware is purpose-built for blockchain encryption, and offers a cheaper alternative to costly and inefficient GPU-based systems, using…

Since late May—spanning the past 17 days—the price gap for bitcoin in South Korea has climbed, topping a 3% difference by month’s end. As of Sunday, June 8, bitcoin is trading in the country at more than $1,500 above the worldwide average. Crypto Prices Break Away in South Korea, Sparking Premium Frenzy Bitcoin is currently trading at a 1.43% premium in South Korea compared with the global average, based on data from Upbit and coinmarketcap.com. As of exactly 9:55 a.m. Eastern time, BTC is priced near $105,896 per coin globally, while South Korean exchanges are listing it at $107,412—a 1.43%…

The stock price of prominent video game retailer GameStop fell for the second straight day after the company announced its first-ever Bitcoin buy in excess of $500 million Wednesday morning. GME finished the trading day down over 5% to $29.57 per share, diving further after a nearly 11% daily drop by the end of the trading day Wednesday. The Nasdaq-listed stock has lost most of its weekly gains, now up just more than 1% over that span. GameStop’s share price popped to just shy of $36 at Wednesday’s open, the highest price recorded in nearly a year since GME briefly…

Prominent lawyer Bill Morgan has opined that the latest joint motion filed by Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is “very important.” “If the motion is not allowed and the settlement agreement is not varied or a new settlement agreement entered, then there is no settlement and the appeal and cross-appeal would continue,” Morgan wrote in a lengthy social media post. On Thursday, Ripple and the SEC asked Judge Analisa Torres of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. As reported by U.Today, Judge Torres previously rejected an earlier joint motion filed…

daGama, a prominent Web3 entity, has announced a strategic collaboration with Stability World AI, a BNB Chain-based AI platform. The partnership aims to integrate cutting-edge generative AI technology into the decentralized ecosystem, advancing Web3. The platform took to its official X account to reveal this development. We are excited to announce a partnership with @StabilityW_AI 💫Stability World AI is a cutting-edge generative AI platform designed to empower Web3 enthusiasts, creators, and communities. Their core ecosytem are AI Agent Protocols, enabling users to seamlessly create, train,… pic.twitter.com/9aFWoNJW8n — daGama (@dagama_world) June 15, 2025 Revolutionizing Web3 with New AI Agent Protocols As…

Bitcoin (BTC) hits $106,039 with a 0.52% daily gain and a $2.1T market cap. Key support stands at $103,800; resistance is seen at $108,000. Bitcoin reclaimed the $106,000 mark today, touching an intraday high of $106,039. At press time, BTC trades at $106,144.42, showing a mild 0.52% gain over the last 24 hours. Despite this uptick, the 24-hour trading volume declined by 5.65% to $37.13 billion. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s market capitalisation rose slightly to $2.1 trillion, while its fully diluted valuation (FDV) hit $2.22 trillion. The market cap ratio now stands at 1.75%, suggesting limited momentum despite price stability. Currently, Bitcoin’s…

BlackRock has bought more than $160 million in Ethereum (ETH) today. This is the largest daily ETH ETF inflow in the past four months, indicating new momentum in institutional demand, as well as the general investor sentiment towards Ethereum. This data is provided by Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics site that monitors whale-sized crypto transfers. This amount marks the biggest ETH inflow into the Ethereum ETF of BlackRock since February 5, 2025, when the company purchased $274 million in ETH. The action of such a large institutional player is important. When a company the size of BlackRock, managing trillions in…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Kraken announced last week that it would soon list Solana-based tokenized equities, in what looks partly like the exchange’s latest step to lure Solana investors. This forthcoming xStocks product was developed in tandem with a startup named Backed, and Backed’s ambitions don’t end with Kraken users or the Solana ecosystem. “The vision is that you can buy an xStock on Kraken, you can withdraw it, and then you can deposit on Coinbase or you can deposit on Orca, you can leverage it on Kamino,” co-founder Adam Levi…

Berachain’s new RFRV batch introduces stablecoin-native yield and boosts DeFi opportunities within the network. Bera-based LST pairs and lending incentives now offer users more options to stay active without locking their assets. With its latest announcement, Berachain has launched a new batch of RFRVs (Reward-Funded Request Vaults) curated by the BGT Foundation on behalf of the Guardians. What is most eye-catching about this batch is the presence of a native yield option directly from stablecoins. Imagine, just by storing your stablecoins in a certain vault, the yield can flow in without having to use volatile assets. For many users who…

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced the Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise (RISE) Act of 2025, a legislative proposal designed to clarify liability frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) used by professionals. The bill could bring transparency from AI developers – stoping short of requiring models to be open source. In a press release, Lummis said the RISE Act would mean that professionals, such as physicians, attorneys, engineers, and financial advisors, remain legally responsible for the advice they provide, even when it is informed by AI systems. At the time, AI developers who create the systems can only shield themselves from…