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Elon Musk confirmed Wednesday that he is stepping down from his position at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Trump agency he helped launch to combat federal waste. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Musk posted on X. “The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.” The move was widely expected. As a Special Government Employee, Musk was capped at 130 working days per year—a threshold he…

Remember when choosing a web browser meant picking between Chrome or Firefox—or Internet Explorer and Netscape, if you’re of a certain age? Those were simpler times. Today, a new breed of browsers powered by artificial intelligence is attempting something crazy: making Chrome sweat. Opera dropped Opera Neon today, billing it as “a browser for the agentic web.” If that sounds like marketing fluff, then consider this: It can literally code a website while you’re busy doom-scrolling Twitter. Meet Opera Neon, a browser for the agentic web Opera Neon can browse with you or for you, take action & help you…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission released the agenda for its upcoming roundtable, “DeFi and the American Spirit,” scheduled for June 9 at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. Organized by the agency’s Crypto Task Force, the half-day event is the fifth in an ongoing series designed to explore regulatory approaches to digital assets. The latest session will focus specifically on the DeFi sector. The roundtable will run for roughly four hours and begin with opening remarks from SEC officials, including Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce, who also leads the Task Force. Atkins and Peirce have both previously emphasized the…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Not many of crypto’s top 15 tokens by market capitalization were first issued after FTX’s collapse. Two exceptions are SUI, which began trading in mid-2023, and HYPE — which has risen to over $11 billion in market capitalization since being airdropped in November 2024. HYPE, which is the native token of the Hyperliquid layer-1, has more than tripled in price since a local bottom on April 6, outpacing SOL’s roughly 70% gain over that time span. For crypto investors seeking the next layer-1 token that could capture…

Bitmain has launched the Antminer S23 Hydro series, featuring a performance of 580 terahash per second (TH/s) and a power consumption of 5,510 watts, making it the “most efficient” mining rig available. Declining Demand for Mining Rigs Bitcoin mining rig maker Bitmain unveiled the new Antminer S23 Hydro series, which reportedly boasts 580 terahash per second (TH/s) with a power consumption of 5,510 watts. This performance, equating to an efficiency rate of 9.5 joules per terahash (J/TH), makes the Antminer the “most efficient” mining rig on the market. According to theminermag.com’s latest report, the new rig is especially suited for…

DAC Platform, a well-known entity driving the broader transition from Web2 to Web3 has started a new partnership with The Real LifeStyle (TRL), the earliest AI-driven platform for RWA tokenization. The collaboration underscores a crucial move to redefine investment in real-world assets (RWAs) by using Web3 technology. The platform took to social media to disclose this initiative. 🚀 COLLABORATION ANNOUNCEMENT 🚀DAC Platform x @Trl_co 🤝Say Hello to Our New Partner: The Real LifeStyle!The Real LifeStyle (TRL) is the world’s first AI-powered, end-to-end RWA tokenization ecosystem, starting with prime Dubai residential properties. By combining AI-driven… pic.twitter.com/KnX7NTZgg1 — DAC Platform (@DAC_Platform) May…

Metaplanet announced Thursday that it would sell bonds to buy more Bitcoin, continuing its plan to build one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holdings. The Japanese company issued the bonds to EVO FUND, a Cayman Islands-based investment firm. If it contributes enough money in future fundraisings, the company may redeem “a corresponding multiple of Bonds at USD 1 per USD 1 of face value,” Metaplanet’s notice of issuance for $21 million in zero-interest bonds reads. Issuing bonds allows Metaplanet to borrow money, which it must repay in full, typically at maturity, in this case, about six months later on…

iZUMi Finance, a multi-chain DeFi protocol offering one-stop decentralized exchange as-a-service (DaaS), reveals trailblazing news. As per an official announcement, iZUMI Finance has officially become the silver sponsor of the Based Rollup Summit, according to an announcement by Taiko. The event is hosted by Taiko in Cannes, France. We are excited to announce that @izumi_Finance has become a Silver Sponsor of the Based Rollup Summit Cannes.We’re bringing together builders, researchers, and visionaries who are shaping the future of Ethereum. Join us!https://t.co/e19UIIOIYu pic.twitter.com/hRRfrl1aEO — Taiko.eth 🥁 (@taikoxyz) May 28, 2025 Based Rollup Summit: A Gathering of Researchers, Visionaries, and Builders Taiko…

There has been remarkable whale activity in cryptocurrency markets in recent hours. Transactions worth tens of millions of dollars were concentrated especially on UNI, FARTCOIN, PEPE and TRUMP tokens. A whale has withdrawn 1.21 million UNI tokens (approximately $7.37 million) from the Binance exchange. This whale has attracted attention by withdrawing a total of 2.16 million UNI ($12.98 million) in the last 5 days. Around the same time, another whale sold 1.328 million FARTCOINs for $1.50, earning 1.99 million USDC. As a result of these transactions, it is estimated that he made a net profit of $1.07 million. The same…

Robinhood, the American stock brokerage industry disrupter, is luring active traders in the United Kingdom with the launch of its browser-based desktop trading platform, Robinhood Legend. A Trading Platform for Active Traders The platform will roll out to UK-based traders starting today (Wednesday). It will be free to use for anyone with a Robinhood account and will allow customers to trade 6,000 US stocks, along with options contracts. The Nasdaq-listed broker launched the desktop platform last year to cater to more sophisticated and active retail investors. According to Robinhood, more than 11 million UK residents currently invest using a desktop…