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The White House withdrew former Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Brian Quintenz’s nomination to run the agency late Tuesday, capping off a month-long fight over U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick for agency chair. Trump tapped Quintenz shortly after retaking office. Quintenz joined venture firm Andresseen Horowitz’s global head of policy, and has been an adviser to … Read more
The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz as Donald Trump’s pick to chair the commodities regulator, Politico reports.
A new ETF tracks the performance of Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and Bitcoin.
Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.
Bitcoin is making a move towards $115K, enough to push the crypto market into green territory for the month. Here’s what the charts are saying.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has cracked the door to welcome crypto custody at a wide range of firms who’ve earned state charters as trust companies — a list that would include the trust affiliates of Coinbase, Kraken and other high-profile names in crypto. The SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued a so-called no-action … Read more
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker’s growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.
David Schwartz was one of the chief architects behind the XRP Ledger and is well known by many in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
Clearer rules have spurred a US crypto hiring surge in 2025, but outdated tax policy and concerns over Trump’s personal ties to the industry still fuel resistance.
:::info Authors: (1) Jiandong Wang, Shenzhen Xilaiheng Medical Electronics, (HORRON), China and Centre for Medical Engineering and Technology, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK (jack@horron.com); (2) Alessandro Perelli, Centre for Medical Engineering and Technology, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK (aperelli001@dundee.ac.uk). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction Dual-Energy CT Forward Model [Model-based Optimization … Read more
Hollywood’s largest actors’ union denounces AI “actress” Tilly Norwood, warning the digital creation threatens jobs and erodes human artistry.
Ralf Cheung’s Sylvaine AI tackles the gap in adult content by prioritizing narrative intimacy over instant gratification. Built with GenAI models, safety safeguards, and moderation, the platform generates personalized, consent-focused stories. Early users call it empowering, highlighting how it reframes digital intimacy to better reflect women’s voices while ensuring safety and inclusivity.
:::info Authors: (1) Fatemeh Azari, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O’Hara Street Benedum Hall of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 (FAA104@pitt.edu); (2) Anne M. Robertson, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O’Hara Street Benedum Hall of Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 and Department of Bioengineering, University … Read more
Oladipo Jegede, a senior project engineer, has led U.S. renewable projects exceeding 2 GW of solar and 1.5 GWh of battery storage. From designing solar streetlights in Nigeria to utility-scale projects in the U.S., he champions reliable, clean energy. Looking ahead, Jegede aims to bridge Africa’s energy gap by founding an engineering firm focused on … Read more
SOL late leverage longs got rinsed by the flash crash to $205, but data shows pro traders buying the dip and retail traders opening fresh spot and margin positions.
Zenode, founded by Brandon Bourn and Collin Stoner, is tackling hardware design bottlenecks with AI. Their intelligent search engine reads and interprets electronic component datasheets, enabling engineers to find optimal parts faster. By cutting manual work and boosting precision, Zenode aims to accelerate PCB development and push hardware innovation beyond today’s limits.
Table of Links I. Introduction II. Theoretical Aspects III. Experimental Setup IV. Results and Discussion V. Conclusion and References III. EXPERIMENTAL SETUP The laser (TOPTICA-TopMode 405) with a center wavelength of 405 nm and bandwidth of 0.01 pm emits a Gaussian beam. The beam passes through a half-wave plate (HWP) followed by a polarising beam … Read more
Table of Links I. Introduction II. Theoretical Aspects III. Experimental Setup IV. Results and Discussion V. Conclusion and References Quantum random number generation (QRNG) is a resource that is a necessity in the field of cryptography. However, its certification has been challenging. In this article, we certify randomness with the aid of quantum entanglement in … Read more
With over 50% of code projected to be AI-generated by 2025, supply chain risks are rising. Scribe Security’s ScribeHub platform captures signed evidence across the SDLC, links it in a tamper-proof graph, and enforces policy guardrails. AI agents like Remus and Compy automate fixes and compliance, helping CISOs balance speed with trust while meeting regulatory … Read more
Digital Turbine, a $500M mobile ad tech firm, had to leave DynamoDB after standardizing on GCP. Partnering with SADA, they migrated to ScyllaDB’s DynamoDB-compatible API in under a sprint. The move improved performance, reduced infrastructure needs, and cut costs by 20%, giving Digital Turbine a scalable, faster, and more efficient platform for future growth.
Google appears to have blocked AI search results for the query “does trump show signs of dementia” as well as other questions about his mental acuity, even though it will show AI results for similar searches about other presidents. When making the search about President Trump, AI Overviews will display a message that says, “An … Read more
The White House says the initiative, which will pay AI research teams millions to analyze government cancer data, could help cure childhood illnesses and reduce treatment side effects.
In a remote village cut off by a tropical cyclone, aid workers huddle around a small terminal as it links to a satellite passing silently overhead. In minutes, they have informed the world outside of their needs, coordinating relief on a blockchain-based network out of space. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, a blogger experiencing an … Read more