Category: crypto

BitTorrent Chain has upgraded the BTTC Bridge transaction record page with dual views, filters, and clearer tags for users to track incoming, outgoing, and cross-chain flows more efficiently. The update includes separating activity into “All Records” and “In Progress,” multi-dimensional search filters, and visual markers for different transaction types.

Plasma blockchain’s total value locked has reached $2 billion, making it the seventh-largest blockchain globally. Tether chose Plasma as one of four networks to support its self-custody wallet. The CLARITY Act approaching a Senate Banking Committee markup is seen as another driver of capital flowing into stablecoin infrastructure. Plasma was backed by Bitfinex and Tether…

JustLend DAO completed its third JST buyback and burn, removing 271.3m tokens worth $21.3m, totaling 1.36b JST or 13.7% supply. The deflation plan is funded by revenue and aims to continue quarterly buybacks and transparent burn reports. Market response has been mixed, with questions about the impact on JST’s valuation.

NVIDIA Ising, the world’s first open-source quantum AI model family, targets processor calibration and error correction decoding in quantum computing. It delivers faster and more accurate results compared to current benchmarks. Early adopters include research institutions and quantum computing companies. The launch has implications for the crypto and AI markets, strengthening NVIDIA’s position in infrastructure…

Quantum computing stocks surged in double digits on April 14 and 15 following NVIDIA’s launch of Ising, the first open-source quantum AI model family. IonQ, D-Wave Quantum, and Rigetti Computing all saw significant gains. NVIDIA Ising addresses key engineering barriers in quantum computing, potentially accelerating commercialization in the industry.

Gate is celebrating its 13th anniversary by hosting an F1 Red Bull Racing parade and exhibition in Hong Kong. The event will showcase the new 2026 Red Bull car, gear, and interactive zones. A gala dinner and blue carpet ceremony will also be held, featuring over 300 industry guests and partners.

Tesla and SpaceX’s xAI Terafab project has started actively procuring chipmaking equipment by reaching out to major suppliers like Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and Lam Research. The project aims to achieve one terawatt of annual AI compute output and has received support from Intel as a foundry partner. Samsung declined to join but offered additional…

President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon starting at 5 PM ET today. The agreement follows direct conversations with Lebanese President Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump invited both leaders to the White House for talks, marking the first meaningful dialogue between the two countries since 1983.

The UK’s FCA is seeking industry feedback on regulations for stablecoins, trading platforms, custody, and staking before a new crypto regime starts in 2027. The consultation is open until June 3, 2026, with firms able to apply for FCA authorization from September 30, 2026. The FCA aims to create a competitive and sustainable crypto market.

Anthropic Trust appointed Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan to its board of directors, giving Trust-appointed directors a majority for the first time. Narasimhan’s appointment by the Long-Term Benefit Trust aligns with Anthropic’s public benefit mission. This move comes as Anthropic considers an IPO and expands its healthcare focus through Claude initiatives.