TREE NEWS update: Nvidia has paused some revenue-sharing financing arrangements with AI cloud companies, according to ChainCatcher. The move could impact AI compute infrastructure deals and reflects changing dynamics in the AI cloud market.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that the US HYPE spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $24.42 million in a single day. This indicates continued investor interest in the cryptocurrency-backed exchange-traded fund.
TREE NEWS update: SK Hynix’s NAND business faces pressure as 176-layer products account for over half of its output, lagging behind competitors like Samsung. The company’s advanced NAND technology adoption is slower, impacting its competitive position in the memory market.
TREE NEWS update: Bitwise CEO reported that approximately $100 million flowed into US exchange-traded products (ETPs), with Solana attracting the most at around $40 million. This indicates strong investor interest in crypto ETPs, particularly in Solana.
TREE NEWS reports: Ledger has disclosed a vulnerability where the parameters displayed on the device screen may not match the final signed parameters, potentially enabling certain attacks. Users are advised to update their firmware and exercise caution when signing transactions.
TREE NEWS update: 21Shares’ Polkadot staking ETF has been listed on the DTCC website in the US, marking a step toward offering staking rewards to investors. This move highlights the growing integration of staking features into traditional exchange-traded products.
TREE NEWS reports: Solana-based meme coin fone briefly surpassed a $30 million market cap, surging over 58x intraday. The token’s rapid rise highlights the speculative nature of meme assets on the Solana ecosystem.
TREE NEWS update: Polymarket has withdrawn its NFL player participation contracts on the same day it certified price contracts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The move highlights the platform’s selective approach to market offerings amid regulatory scrutiny.
TREE NEWS reports: Tokenized Nvidia shares on Base traded above the official close after hours, with millions flowing into the pool, highlighting a dislocation that Aerodrome’s CEO calls a feature, not a bug.
TREE NEWS reports: BitGo, a leading digital asset custody firm, has acquired NYDIG’s institutional trading business and related assets. This move strengthens BitGo’s trading capabilities and expands its institutional offerings in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Treasury named digital assets as one of five sanctionable Iranian sectors, but Coin Center’s Peter Van Valkenburgh notes that no crypto protocol is designated, leaving the status of nodes, miners, and developers open. He argues that DeFi infrastructure may not be prohibited under the sanctions.
TREE NEWS update: Starkware announced that Bitcoin has completed its first experimental quantum-safe transaction, using existing rules to protect funds from future quantum attacks without a network upgrade. The test demonstrates a potential safeguard for Bitcoin against quantum computing threats.
TREE NEWS reports: The Ethena Foundation bought out seed investors who sold ENA, except one wallet that refused, and has put a fee switch to a vote. However, the first buyback trigger requires USDe supply to nearly double from current levels.
TREE NEWS update: Solana’s native token SOL has surged past the $110 mark, according to data. The price movement reflects renewed market interest in the cryptocurrency.
TREE NEWS reports: France’s tax authority suffered a cyberattack, compromising personal data of approximately 678,000 individuals and businesses. The breach raises concerns about data security and potential identity theft, though no direct link to crypto or RWA is mentioned.
TREE NEWS reports: Google’s Android 17 introduces a new privacy feature that scrambles the site name in web requests, which previously traveled in clear text. However, this does not fully hide your browsing activity, as other data may still be exposed.
TREE NEWS update: Sources say Anthropic once considered acquiring AI chip startup MatX for around $7 billion. The deal did not materialize, but highlights Anthropic’s push to secure custom silicon for AI compute.
TREE NEWS update: Employees at Nvidia are reportedly concerned that a company project could attract antitrust scrutiny from regulators. The worry reflects growing attention on big tech’s market power and potential legal challenges.
TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia has paused certain credit support transactions, affecting some of its business operations. The move could impact its partners and the broader tech supply chain.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin wallet Sparrow released version 2.5.4 with fixes from an AI-assisted review. Developer Craig Raw said the updates likely don’t endanger user funds.
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