Wait—Ripple Came Before Bitcoin? Newly Uncovered Document Says So | Bitcoinist.com
Newly uncovered emails reveal Ripple’s origins trace back to 2004, predating Bitcoin’s 2008 whitepaper. Early notes show RipplePay’s payment system concept evolved into today’s XRP Ledger.
Iran and Israel spent over $25B during the ’12-day war,’ equivalent to 1% of total Bitcoin supply
The Iran-Israel conflict cost $25.5B, equivalent to 240,837 BTC. Israel spent 2,124 BTC on interceptors, Iran 7,554 BTC on missiles and drones, and the US 9,400 BTC on airstrikes—totaling 1% of Bitcoin’s supply.
Google’s AlphaGenome AI Makes DNA Readable—And It’s on GitHub – Decrypt
Google’s AlphaGenome AI decodes non-coding DNA, enabling advanced disease research and personalized medicine. It processes 1M base pairs, outperforms benchmarks, and is available via API on GitHub.
Will GameStop Buy More Bitcoin? GME Boosts Latest Fundraise to $2.7 Billion – Decrypt
GameStop raised $450M more, potentially for Bitcoin purchases, following its $512M BTC buy in May. Despite raising $2.7B total, its stock has dropped 23% YTD amid crypto moves.
JPMorgan Chase Says This Stock Sector Will Rally 15–20% This Year Driven by Artificial Intelligence: Report – The Daily Hodl
JPMorgan Chase predicts Asian tech stocks, especially AI and semiconductor sectors, could gain 15-20% in 2025 due to rising AI demand and datacenter investments, while bearish on non-AI consumer tech.
Crypto in a time of crisis: Can decentralized fintech hold the line?
The article examines crypto’s role during geopolitical crises, analyzing Bitcoin’s price action amid Middle East tensions and highlighting blockchain’s utility for preserving journalism and financial access.
From Chaos to Composability: Enso’s Connor Howe on Rethinking Web3 Infrastructure
Enso CEO Connor Howe discusses the evolution from social DeFi to a Web3 intent engine, highlighting pivots, $3B milestone, and simplifying on-chain development through abstraction and composability.
BRICS Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion as Putin Highlights Global Role – News Bytes Bitcoin News
BRICS nations achieve over $1 trillion in trade as Putin emphasizes their growing global influence and collaboration in sectors like nuclear energy, AI, and IT.
21 Years Later: Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin At $21M—Details
Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin could reach $21M by 2046, citing institutional adoption, regulatory shifts, and long-term growth trends. Over $150B has flowed into crypto, with major firms and ETFs driving demand.
Anthony Pompliano’s crypto venture buys $386M in Bitcoin
Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap purchased $386M in Bitcoin, plans to go public via SPAC merger, and aims to acquire up to $1B in BTC as part of its corporate treasury strategy.
