The Velvet Sundown: A ghost band with no proof of life

Have you heard of The Velvet Sundown? It’s kind of like The Velvet Underground, except The Velvet Underground is definitely real, and the jury is still out for The Velvet Sundown. The band’s photos look remarkably AI-generated — too clean, not quite textured enough, oddly inhuman, yet it has racked up more than 372,000 monthly […]

Bitcoin Miners’ Income Sinks to Yearly Low, Cryptoquant Research Finds

Bitcoin miners are earning the least they have in a year, yet most still largely refuse to part with their coins, according to a new report from Cryptoquant researchers. Cryptoquant Report Signals Resilience in Bitcoin Mining Sector Despite Lower Profits Miner revenue slid to $34 million on June 22, the weakest since April 20, as […]

Startups raise $739.5m across 17 deals

Crypto startups raised a hefty $739.5 million across 17 deals during the week of June 22–28, 2025, marking one of the sector’s strongest funding stretches in months, with infrastructure and institutional-focused projects leading the charge. Topping the list was Kalshi, a regulated prediction market exchange, which closed a $185 million Series C round at a […]

TRON price forecast as USDT supply surpasses $80 billion

USDT supply on TRON has surpassed $80 billion, accounting for over 50% of circulating USDT. TRX price is currently at $0.27, but could rise to $0.44 in the short term amid bullish momentum.  ETFs, partnerships, and network growth are likely catalysts for TRON price. TRON (TRX) price is down on the day, but the blockchain […]

Otherside Reveals ‘Bathroom Blitz’ as First Otherside Experience

Otherside has announced the upcoming release of Bathroom Blitz, a fast-paced multiplayer shooter set inside the project’s original “BAYC bathroom”. The experience will go live in July and represents the platform’s first persistent, always-on virtual space. Built by Command Line using Yuga’s own Otherside Development Kit (ODK), Bathroom Blitz allows two teams of players to […]

Ripple Loses Ground To SEC In New Federal Ruling — Here’s The 411

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple is at a crossroads following Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the long-running lawsuit against the SEC. The crypto firm will now have to decide whether to drop the appeal or move forward with it to get relief from Judge Torres’ judgment.  […]

Social Tools Built on Solana Set to Launch as Imagen Network Accelerates AI-Driven Development

New toolkits on Solana enable faster, smarter social interaction across decentralized creator communities June 26, 2025 1:00 AM EDT | Source: Kaj Labs Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – June 26, 2025) – Imagen Network, the decentralized AI-powered social platform, is preparing to launch a new suite of lightweight social tools developed specifically for Solana. These […]

Best Kindle Accessories (2025): Kindle Cases, Straps, Charms

You could get a case with a cover, but if you’re like us here at WIRED, you like seeing the book cover and might prefer a cover-free case. But that leaves the display at risk, especially if you’re often throwing it into a bag with other items that could scratch or damage it. The best […]

Bakkt Bitcoin Strategy | Filing of $1B Shelf Registration

Digital asset platform Bakkt Holdings Inc. has filed a shelf registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise up to $1 billion. The company says the funds could be used to support a new bitcoin and digital asset investment strategy, a big change for the company. Bakkt, which is publicly traded and […]