Google Doubles Down on AI: Veo 3, Imagen 4 and Gemini Diffusion Push Creative Boundaries – Decrypt
Google unveiled major AI upgrades at I/O 2025 including Veo 3 for synchronized video/audio generation, Imagen 4 for photorealistic images, and Gemini Diffusion for enhanced search capabilities.
Apple Design Legend Jony Ive Joins OpenAI in $6.4 Billion Deal – Decrypt
OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s AI hardware startup io in a $6.4B deal, aiming to merge hardware expertise with AI. Apple shares dipped 2% as OpenAI plans post-cellphone wearable devices.
BTCC Exchange Appoints Dan Liu as CEO Ahead of 14th Anniversary Milestone
BTCC Exchange appoints Dan Liu as CEO ahead of its 14th anniversary. Liu, former Chief Research Officer, aims to drive growth and innovation while maintaining BTCC’s legacy as a leading crypto exchange.
Did Cardano Founder Steal $619 Million? Hopkinson Makes Shocking Revelation
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson denies allegations of stealing $619 million in ADA, explaining funds were moved to a custodial account during a 2021 hard fork and threatens legal action against accuser.
Strive Goes All-In on Bitcoin: Is BTC New Corporate Safe Haven? – Coinspeaker
Strive Asset Management plans to acquire 75,000 BTC via discounted Mt.Gox claims, positioning Bitcoin as a corporate safe haven amid US economic uncertainty, echoing Metaplanet’s strategy.
Blackstone Makes First Crypto Move With Investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
Blackstone invests in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, marking its first crypto move. The asset manager added Bitcoin ETFs and crypto ATM shares, signaling growing institutional interest in digital assets.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive to Scoop Distressed Bitcoin Claims from Mt. Gox, Plans BTC Treasury
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive aims to acquire 75,000 Bitcoin from Mt. Gox claims at a discount, building a BTC treasury and merging with Asset Entities to enhance long-term value.
Blackstone buys $1M worth of Bitcoin ETF in first crypto bet
Blackstone made its first crypto investment, purchasing $1M in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF and small stakes in Bitcoin Depot and ProShares Bitcoin ETF, despite past skepticism from its CEO.
Fake taxi: Crypto investor lost $123,000 in Bitcoin, XRP after allegedly being drugged and robbed in London
American tourist Jacob Irwin-Cline lost $123,000 in Bitcoin and XRP after allegedly being drugged and robbed by a fake Uber driver in London. Authorities are investigating but recovery is unlikely.
US Tourist Says Bitcoin, XRP Worth $123K Stolen After Ride With Fake Uber in London – Decrypt
A US tourist lost $123K in Bitcoin and XRP after being drugged by a fake Uber driver in London. The attacker accessed his crypto wallet via phone passcode. Police are investigating the wrench attack.
