Category: Crypto Desk
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Nvidia partners with Indian VC firms to scout AI startups
Nvidia is partnering with prominent Indian venture capital firms such as Peak XV, Z47, Elevation Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, and Accel India to seek out the country’s next AI startups, reflecting the growing interest in India’s technology sector. This initiative aligns with India’s “IndiaAI mission,” which aims to bolster the country’s AI capabilities and foster…
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Palo Alto Networks targets $11.3B revenue, accelerates AI security strategy for FY 2026
Palo Alto Networks has announced its target of $11.3 billion in revenue and 53% growth in next-generation security (NGS) ARR for fiscal year 2026, driven by strong market demand for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and identity security solutions. CEO Nikesh Arora highlighted a shift in large enterprises from experimenting with AI to integrating foundational models into…
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Russian Government plans summer block on foreign crypto exchanges
Russia is expected to block foreign cryptocurrency exchange websites as early as this summer, as industry experts predict that Roskomnadzor will begin restricting access to platforms like Bybit and OKX, similar to previous measures taken against sites like YouTube. This move aligns with the Russian government’s commitment to introduce new regulations for the crypto market…
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Ripple CEO predicts 80% odds for CLARITY Act passage by April
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse has expressed an 80% likelihood that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April. The CLARITY Act aims to create clear regulatory frameworks for stablecoins and digital payment systems in response to the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies. Ripple has been a strong advocate for legislative reforms that promote blockchain-based financial…
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SoftBank, AMD validate GPU partitioning for AI infrastructure at MWC Barcelona 2026
SoftBank Corp. and AMD have begun a joint validation to utilize AMD Instinct GPUs in enhancing next-generation AI infrastructure computing resources. This collaboration focuses on developing SoftBank’s Orchestrator, which efficiently partitions a single AMD Instinct GPU into multiple logical devices, allowing for optimal GPU resource allocation based on the varying demands of AI applications, particularly…
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Ethereum’s tokenized RWA market surges over 300% to $17B
Ethereum’s market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has seen remarkable growth, surging over 300% year over year to reach a value of more than $17 billion. This expansion is bolstered by institutional players, such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, who have been increasing their tokenized funds on Ethereum to connect traditional finance with blockchain technology.…
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Strategy daily trading volume exceeds Intel’s
In a significant development, Strategy’s stock ($MSTR), a company that holds a substantial treasury of Bitcoin, has surpassed the daily trading volume of tech giant Intel. This surge reflects a broader shift in market interest, where firms like Strategy, which serve as leveraged bets on Bitcoin price movements, are attracting more trading activity than traditional…
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DeBridge MCP routes 64% of cross-chain volume to Solana
deBridge has successfully launched its MCP, which has led to 64% of all cross-chain volume being routed to Solana as the final destination, achieving $25 million in base volume within just 36 hours. This shift comes amid a broader trend in the market where cross-chain infrastructure is commoditizing, now emphasizing the importance of destination chains…
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H100 welcomes Marc Syz as new advisor post-acquisition
H100 has appointed Marc Syz as a new Advisor following its acquisition of future_hodlings, which enhances its Bitcoin investment strategies. With over 22 years in global finance and investing, Syz brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of SYZ Capital, where he managed CHF 26.5 billion in…
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MiniMax M2.5 becomes first open-weight model to score 80% on SWE-Bench Verified
MiniMax M2.5 has launched as the first open-weight AI model to achieve over 80% on the SWE-Bench Verified, scoring 80.2%, which evaluates bug fixes in real GitHub repositories. This model is specifically tuned for agentic tasks such as coding, searching, and creating office files, making it particularly effective for enterprise use. Notably, it drops the…