Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute
In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products. Source: AI News & Artificial Intelligence
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Kraken offers SpaceX IPO access through xStocks
Eligible users in more than 110 markets can register for tokenized SpaceX equity ahead of the company’s highly anticipated public listing. Source: Cointelegraph
Crypto tax in Illinois FY2027 budget is one step away from becoming law
The law, part of a budget plan passed by Illinois lawmakers, would put the burden of collecting a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions on a registered broker. Source: Cointelegraph
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are…
Crypto Biz: Nobody told Saylor ‘never sell’
Strategy’s Bitcoin sale challenged the “never sell” narrative, while JPMorgan attacked CLARITY and Capital B pursued a huge fundraising plan for BTC. Source: Cointelegraph
Pump.fun bounty platform pays users to tattoo tokens and chase viral stunts
Pump.fun launched a new bounty platform where users started funding bizarre memecoin marketing stunts, including forehead tattoos, skydiving as a mascot and setting a vehicle on fire. Source: Cointelegraph
Saylor says Bitcoin needs ‘disciplined expansion’ as analysts weigh demand reset
Michael Saylor’s essay calls for Bitcoin to expand through banks, credit, securities and higher layers while preserving its base layer. Source: Cointelegraph
Bitcoin teases 'seller exhaustion' as BTC price downside reaches $60.3K
Bitcoin sellers were losing steam, market analysis said as ongoing BTC price downside brought the market closer to $60,000. Source: Cointelegraph
The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs
“The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and ‘go fast’ to ‘we need guardrails, how do we control this?’” Source: AI News & Artificial Intelligence
Visa tests private stablecoin settlement with Brale, Canton
Visa is testing private stablecoin settlement on Canton with Brale, exploring whether institutions can use blockchain without exposing sensitive transaction data. Source: Cointelegraph