In brief Taylor Swift files three trademark applications tied to her voice and likeness. The move could help her challenge AI-generated fakes and unauthorized impersonations. Matthew McConaughey previously used a similar legal strategy. Taylor Swift is moving to protect her voice and image from misuse by artificial intelligence through a new legal strategy, according to…
BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Ether treasury company backed by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has expanded its ETH holdings for the second time in as many weeks, even as large unrealized losses underscore the strategy’s risks. The company said Monday it purchased an additional 101,901 Ether last week, bringing its total holdings to roughly 5.08 million ETH….
Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 2% on Monday as US-Iran war nerves again guided macro markets. Key points: Bitcoin gave back early-week gains as its downside extended toward 3% on Monday. Two key moving averages hang in the balance amid macro uncertainty over the war in Iran. Bulls need to clear the low $80,000 area…
In brief Google documented a 32% surge in malicious indirect prompt injection attacks between November 2025 and February 2026, targeting AI agents browsing the web. Real payloads found in the wild included fully specified PayPal transaction instructions embedded invisibly in ordinary HTML, aimed at agents with payment capabilities. No legal framework currently determines liability when…
Tether has released an open-source development framework for Bitcoin mining, aimed at giving operators and developers unified control over hardware and software across mining operations. According to Monday’s announcement, the framework combines a backend SDK and user interface tools to replace fragmented, vendor-specific systems, allowing miners to monitor devices, manage operations and build custom applications…
IREN could become the next major Bitcoin miner to transition into AI infrastructure following its multi-billion-dollar deal with Microsoft, underscoring a broader shift in mining economics, according to a new research report from Bernstein. The Bernstein analysts point to IREN’s rapidly expanding AI cloud division, where around 150,000 GPUs are already contracted, supporting an estimated…
In brief Over 560 Google employees have signed an open letter urging CEO Sundar Pichai to block military use of the company’s AI technology. Workers cite ethical concerns about AI systems being used for lethal autonomous weapons. The letter demands transparency on existing Pentagon contracts and creation of an ethics board with employee representation. More…
In brief Publicly traded Strive Inc. purchased an additional 789 Bitcoin for its treasury. The purchase brings Strive’s total Bitcoin holdings to 14,557 BTC, valued at roughly $1.1 billion. True North, Strive’s subsidiary, will host a Bitcoin for Business summit in Lake Oswego, Oregon on May 21. Publicly traded Strive Inc. purchased an additional 789…
In brief Trump appeared to soften criticism of prediction markets just two days after saying they helped turn the world into “a casino.” Over the weekend, he noted “very smart” people support the industry. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has ties to both Polymarket and Kalshi. President Donald Trump appeared to walk back criticism of…
In brief Gemini launched Agentic Trading, the first AI agent trading tool available directly through a regulated U.S.-based exchange. Users can connect Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI models to automate strategies from simple orders to complex multi-leg trades. Pre-built Trading Skills modules enable market data retrieval, spread analysis, and historical data access. Crypto exchange Gemini…