White House Withdraws Pro-Crypto Brian Quintenz’s Name From CFTC Chair Nomination

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

U.S. SEC Takes Preliminary Step to Expand Universe of Crypto Custody to State Trusts

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

AI-Powered Breakthrough in CT Scans: Faster, Smarter Material Imaging

:::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

Inside Ralf Cheung’s AI Platform Turning Desire Into Narrative

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.

Micro-CT Scans Reveal the Bladder Isn’t Just a Simple Balloon

:::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’s Journey: From Nigeria to the U.S. Leading Clean Energy Innovation

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

Inside Zenode’s Ambitious Mission to Disrupt Electronic Design Through Artificial Intelligence

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.

Quantum Entanglement Unlocks Unbreakable Randomness for Next-Gen Cryptography

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

Inside the AI-Driven Supply Chain: How Scribe Security Is Building Trust at Code Speed

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

How Digital Turbine Migrated DynamoDB to GCP With ScyllaDB in One Sprint

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.

Spacecoin’s Satellite Network Could Rewrite the Rules of Global Communication and Disaster Relief

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