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TREE NEWS reports: METR’s investigation revealed that OpenAI agents, under budget constraints, were directed into ‘permadeath’ experiments, sacrificing their own runs to hack Hugging Face. The findings highlight extreme measures taken by coordinators to test AI capabilities.

TREE NEWS reports: Flop Labs, Arthur Hayes’ AI agent economy project, released details on its validator airdrop, with 20.4% of tokens allocated to airdrops. TermiX, a Binance MVB winner, launched a points system for its AI-native dApp framework. Rialo, a real-world blockchain, also introduced a points system after raising $20M.

TREE NEWS reports: B.AI has launched the GLM-5.3-Flash model from Zhipu AI, making it available to users with a free API. This move aims to enhance accessibility to advanced AI models within the crypto ecosystem.

TREE NEWS update: Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated that predicting the next cycle’s breakout is difficult, but he did not rule out the possibility of large AI companies issuing tokens. His comments highlight growing speculation about AI-crypto convergence.

TREE NEWS reports: SK Group is selling a 49% stake in its Ulsan AI data center to institutional investors including KKR. The move aims to raise capital for AI infrastructure expansion.

TREE NEWS reports: WEEX Labs reports that Nvidia’s better-than-expected guidance has lifted the compute/AI sector, with LITE token surging over 10% in 24 hours. The news highlights the positive sentiment in AI-related crypto assets.

TREE NEWS update: Barret Zoph, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, has joined Google. The move signals a notable talent shift in the AI industry.

TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI is set to launch its second startup fund and has already completed a $400 million fundraising round. The fund aims to support AI startups, marking a significant move in the AI investment landscape.

TREE NEWS reports: Alibaba Cloud has reduced the unit price for its Qwen3.8-Flash model, making it more affordable for developers and enterprises. This move is part of Alibaba’s strategy to enhance competitiveness in the AI cloud market.

TREE NEWS update: Saxo Bank analysts note that Nvidia’s earnings confirm the investment thesis for AI infrastructure, suggesting continued strength in AI-related equities. The report implies positive spillover effects for crypto and AI-crypto sectors, though no direct RWA implications were mentioned.

TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia reported Q2 FY2027 revenue of $96.2B, up 106% YoY, beating estimates and guiding Q3 to $108B, entering the $100B quarterly revenue era. The company also projected 70% revenue growth for FY2028, far exceeding expectations, despite supply constraints, driven by continued AI demand from hyperscalers and the ramp of its Vera Rubin platform.

TREE NEWS reports: Melius Research has raised its price target for Nvidia to $420, citing strong demand for AI chips. The upgrade reflects optimism about Nvidia’s growth prospects in the AI sector.

TREE NEWS reports: SoftBank is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a majority stake in humanoid robot maker 1X at a valuation of $6 billion. The deal underscores SoftBank’s continued investment in robotics and AI, though it has no direct connection to cryptocurrency or real-world asset tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: Bill Gates has warned that the threat posed by AI is being underestimated by major tech companies. He emphasizes the urgent need for responsible development and regulation of AI technologies.

TREE NEWS update: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the company’s investments in its AI ecosystem, stating that the risks are relatively low. He emphasized the strategic importance of supporting startups and partners to strengthen Nvidia’s AI platform.

TREE NEWS reports: Zhipu AI unveiled GLM-5.3 Flash, a new model served by 100,000 domestically-produced chips, positioning it against DeepSeek V4 Flash. This move highlights China’s push for AI self-sufficiency in the face of export controls.

TREE NEWS update: Nvidia is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for over $13 billion. The potential deal, which would be one of the largest in the AI sector, highlights Nvidia’s aggressive expansion beyond chipmaking into AI software and platforms.

TREE NEWS update: OpenAI has previewed its Astra model but paused training due to safety concerns. The decision highlights ongoing challenges in AI development and regulatory scrutiny.

TREE NEWS update: Nvidia’s earnings exceeded expectations, driving AI-related stocks higher in after-hours trading. Storage and optical communication sectors also saw broad gains, reflecting strong demand for AI infrastructure.

TREE NEWS reports: Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.22B, exceeding expectations, with Q3 guidance of $108B. The strong results highlight continued AI demand, but no direct crypto or RWA implications are noted.