Meta has introduced the multimodal model Muse Spark 1.1, which benchmarks at the level of Opus 4.8 and GPT-5.5. Simultaneously, the company launched a public preview of the Meta Model API—the first paid access to its proprietary models for external developers. Agent Capabilities The model is designed for tasks requiring the planning and coordination of […]
The largest U.S. bitcoin miner, MARA Holdings, bought a site in Matagorda County, Texas. The total consideration could reach $600 million if all project milestones are met. MARA has entered into a definitive agreement with HIF to acquire a strategic powered land site in Texas. The site spans more than 1,200 acres with access to […]
The leading cryptocurrency has been trading below the average market price and the cost basis of short-term holders for five months. According to Glassnode, this is one of the longest periods of “deep undervaluation” in the asset’s history. Source: Glassnode. Long-term investors are actively realizing losses, accounting for 43% of the total realized volume on […]
A team of physicists from ETH Zurich, led by Yven Chu, introduced a quantum chip where the working memory is based on mechanical resonators instead of electromagnetic elements. Source: ETH Zurich. The system’s architecture resembles a conventional computer, where the processor (CPU) is separate from the random-access memory (RAM). In this case, a superconducting qubit […]
Venture firm QAI Ventures has launched the inaugural cohort of the Singapore Quantum Accelerator. The five-month program, supported by Enterprise Singapore, includes four startups selected from 63 applications across 12 countries. QAI Ventures described the accelerator as the first of its kind in Singapore. The program aligns with the country’s national quantum strategy and targets […]
On July 9, the financial messaging network SWIFT announced that its blockchain infrastructure is ready for the first phase of use. Implemented in 9 months. Global from day one. Swift’s blockchain-based ledger is ready for use, with ANZ, BNP Paribas, BNY, Citi, DBS, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), FirstRand Bank, HSBC, Itaú Unibanco, Lloyds Bank, […]
Bernstein analysts have maintained an “ambitious” forecast for Bitcoin, setting a year-end target of $150,000. They described the 54% decline from the October peak as “mild,” according to The Block. The current correction has lasted about three quarters, the experts noted. Historically, major bear phases have extended for 12-15 months, with price drops from local […]
On July 7, the European Parliament (EP) approved its official stance on further regulation of digital assets. The report titled “Digital Assets – Challenges for the Competitiveness and Integrity of the EU Financial System” represents the EP’s official policy position on digital assets. However, it does not amend MiCA directly or create new legal obligations […]
Artificial intelligence has the potential to significantly boost economic productivity, but its substantial impact will only be felt in a few years. This view was expressed by Jim Reid, head of macroeconomic and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “In my entire career, I have not encountered a technology with […]
The NUPL indicator has approached levels that historically preceded market bottoms. If this pattern holds, the price of Bitcoin could fall below $58,000, warned CryptoQuant analyst TheChessOnChain. Four Bitcoin Bottoms, One Signal: the 100-Day NUPL Below Zero “Either the 100-day EMA crosses zero as it did at every prior bottom, or this becomes the first […]