Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone 

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise. […]

Local stablecoins aren’t just an option, they’re a necessity

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The global stablecoin landscape is currently dominated by tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar. As the global reserve currency and one of the primary trade currencies, this has had immediate benefits as […]

Why did Conflux price spike 38% today?

Conflux price rose 38% amid multiple key integrations. Bulls could push CFX price to $0.50 and target $1 in the short term. Most cryptocurrencies are trading at key support levels, with Conflux set to ride on overall bullish sentiment. Conflux (CFX) price rose 38% in 24 hours to hit highs of $0.27 and lead top […]

Mento Selects Wormhole as its Official Interoperability Provider to Power Multichain FX

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. BERLIN, July 29, 2025 – The foreign exchange (FX) market processes over $7.5 trillion in daily volume, yet remains constrained by legacy infrastructure that is slow, fragmented, and unavailable around the clock. Traditional FX markets are closed on weekends, rely on third-parties, and transactions can take […]

Peter Thiel-backed Ethereum treasury firm BitMine to repurchase up to $1 billion in shares following board approval

Key Takeaways BitMine has authorized a $1 billion stock repurchase program following board approval. The firm holds significant Ethereum and Bitcoin reserves, with its Ethereum holdings valued at $2.35 billion. Share this article Ethereum treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, announced Tuesday that its Board […]

Omni Network price jumps 90% as Upbit lists OMNI token

Omni Network (OMNI) price recorded a near triple-digit gain to break from intraday lows of $2.5 to highs of $7.13. The token traded around $5.37 at the time of writing, 90% up in the past 24 hours. Gains came amid OMNI listing on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit. Omni Network (OMNI) trended as the […]

Wolf Memory Foam Hybrid Premium Firm Mattress Review: A New Alpha

For context, I usually sleep on the Nolah Evolution Hybrid (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which happens to be one of the best mattresses I’ve tested to date. The first thing I noticed with this bed was that the pressure relief was eerily similar to the Nolah’s. Even with a more medium-firm surface, which I’d put right […]

Bitcoin Holdings Increased to Over $2 Billion

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 780 BTC to its bitcoin holdings for around $92.5 million, bringing its total to 17,132 BTC worth more than $2 billion at current prices. This latest purchase solidifies Metaplanet as the largest corporate bitcoin holder outside the U.S. and 7th globally, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. Top 15 bitcoin treasury companies […]

China Industrial Bank Fast-Tracks AI Stablecoin to Counter Dollar

China Industrial Bank (CIB) is stepping up its digital game with plans for an AI-enchanced stablecoin, aiming to push itself from the US dollar’s grip on global finance. This move forms part of its wider digital-to-smart bank transformation strategy. The initiative reflects a calculated response to growing stablecoin adoption and evolving regulatory frameworks like the […]