Centralized AI threatens a democratic digital future

Opinion by: Manouk Termaaten, founder and CEO of Vertical Studio AI Major corporations control decentralized AI (DeAI) companies, leaving decentralized AI in the dust. To build a more decentralized world, the sector must actively execute upon a focused DeAI strategy, with shared standards between projects, without compromise. In April, a UN report warned that AI’s … Read more

AI’s OSINT tool allow mass analysis of YouTube profiles

An open-source intelligence (OSINT) service claims it can generate detailed profiles on YouTube users based solely on their comment activity. The tool, part of the “YouTube Tools” suite by pseudonymous developer Lolarchiver, allows users to run a series of AI-powered checks on any YouTube commenter. The tool’s webpage was recently altered to display only the … Read more

Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

How stablecoin-powered corporate cards are influencing global trade Integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial systems is transforming global trade, with stablecoins playing a central role. Corporate cards supported by stablecoins demonstrate this integration, allowing companies to use digital currencies for meeting everyday expenses.  Stablecoin-powered corporate cards convert stablecoins into local currencies at the point of … Read more

Deepseek AI model faces criticism over censorship and free speech limits

A developer has raised concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek’s newly released AI model is less willing to engage in discussions on controversial topics, particularly those related to the Chinese government. In an X thread, a pseudonymous developer known as “xlr8harder” on X shared critical observations of DeepSeek R1-0528, a recently-released open-source language … Read more

OpenSea publicly releases OS2 platform as NFTs gain momentum

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has launched its new platform, OS2, concluding its beta phase. The company said the updated platform allows full token trading across 14 blockchains, including support for fungible tokens on Solana. It also introduces tools that aim to enhance crosschain functionality. These changes signal a shift for OpenSea, positioning it as … Read more

Bitcoin bull market ‘great validator’ comes as James Wynn loses $100M

Key points: Bitcoin profit-taking is in full swing, but this can end up sustaining the bull market, Santiment research argues. Coins are spending increasingly less time in wallets, but the market is not suffering from “short-term speculation.” One whale unable to take profits is Hyperliquid’s James Wynn, liquidated for $99 million. Bitcoin (BTC) should enjoy … Read more