Author: John Smith

Telegram’s reputation as a privacy-first messaging platform is under scrutiny following a new investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and Russian outlet Important Stories.  The report reveals that the core infrastructure powering the app is managed by Viktor Vedeneev, a Russian network engineer with deep ties to companies linked to the FSB security agency and Russia’s defense sector. Vedeneev’s company controls thousands of Telegram IP addresses, key servers, and networking equipment. Court records obtained by journalists show that Vedeneev had exclusive access to Telegram’s infrastructure and was authorized to sign contracts on the company’s behalf.  However, the…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may approve a spot Solana exchange-traded fund within the next few months, according to multiple sources cited by Blockworks.  The SEC has reportedly asked prospective Solana (SOL) ETF issuers to submit amended S-1 registration statements by next week. One source suggested an approval could arrive within three to five weeks. Two sources told Blockworks the agency will provide comments on the updated filings within 30 days. The changes focus on two key areas: how issuers plan to handle in-kind redemptions and whether staking will be incorporated into the ETF structure.  Notably, the SEC is…

Meta hopes to bridge its AI gap with other major tech firms, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally assembling an AI “superintelligence group.” Meta is ramping up efforts to control the future of artificial intelligence. According to a June 10 Bloomberg report, CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally assembling a team of experts for a new division focused on AI research. At the same time, the company has made a $15 billion investment in Scale AI and recruited its CEO, Alexandr Wang. Meta’s “superintelligence group” will focus on outpacing companies like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft in the race toward artificial general intelligence.…

Can Brian Quintenz steer CFTC’s crypto future without bias? Will his a16z and Kalshi ties raise red flags as the Senate reviews his nomination?   Brian Quintenz faces Senate for CFTC chair role Brian Quintenz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is scheduled to appear before the Senate on Jun. 10 as lawmakers assess his qualifications to lead an agency preparing for expanded oversight of cryptocurrency markets. The CFTC is currently operating with only two Senate-confirmed commissioners. Rostin Behnam stepped down in February, followed by the departures of Summer Mersinger and Christy Goldsmith Romero by…

Zebec Network price has suffered a sharp reversal this month, erasing a significant portion of the gains made in May. Zebec Network (ZBCN), which aims to become a major player in the payment industry, dropped to $0.0040, down 47 percent from its highest level this year. This decline led to a $317 million wipeout in market capitalization, falling from $537 million to $220 million. ZBCN price has fallen despite several major moves to grow its ecosystem. For example, Zebec acquired Science Card, a fast-growing fintech company with more than 50,000 users in the United Kingdom. Zebec also bought Gatenox, a…

As digital assets evolve, we’re starting to see more real-world value being brought on-chain, quite literally. One of the most interesting developments is XAUt0, a new version of Tether Gold designed to work across multiple blockchains. Built on LayerZero’s OFT standard, it lets users move gold-backed tokens between networks without relying on risky bridges or wrapped tokens. In this Q&A, Lorenzo R, Co-Founder of USDt0, walks us through how it all works and why this is such a big deal for the future of crypto and commodities. Lorenzo breaks down what “omnichain” really means in simple terms, explains how gold…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Chainlink boosts oracles again, while Lightchain AI fuels dev growth with $150k grants and a July mainnet launch. Chainlink continues to enhance its oracle solutions, solidifying its role in providing reliable off-chain data to smart contracts. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is enhancing its ecosystem differently by deploying $150,000 in grant pools to fuel developer innovation and ecosystem growth. Having completed all 15 presale stages and entering the Bonus Round, Lightchain AI is building momentum through tangible support for builders focused…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As ETH nears $2.8k, traders eye Future Pepe, a memecoin with viral hype and AI utility, rivaling PEPE and SHIB. As Ethereum approaches $2,800, traders are searching for the next big memecoin. Future Pepe (FPEPE) blends viral potential with real AI-driven utility. Here’s why it’s drawing comparisons to PEPE, SHIB, and WIF. The market is heating up Ethereum has surged over 8% on June 10, breaking major resistance levels and reviving memecoin momentum. Back in 2023, PEPE soared over…

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, held June 9 2025, was a masterclass in balancing innovation with cohesion. While the tech world expected a deep dive into Apple Intelligence, the keynote, streamed via Apple’s website, YouTube, and Developer app, unveiled “Liquid Glass,” a stunning new design language, and a transformative iPadOS 26 update that redefines the iPad as a laptop contender. With all operating systems unified under version 26, Apple delivered a cohesive vision across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, blending subtle AI enhancements with bold software leaps. WWDC 2025 Highlights Version 26 and Liquid Glass Aesthetic Apple…

American Bitcoin, a mining firm backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has accumulated 215 Bitcoin, worth nearly $24 million, since launching operations on April 1, according to a June 6 SEC filing. The company, known formally as ABTC, intends to go public later this year through a stock-for-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The filing outlines ABTC’s unconventional approach: Bitcoin (BTC) ownership isn’t a byproduct of mining—it is the business. The firm describes its strategy as “layered,” focusing on producing Bitcoin below market cost, leveraging capital to expand its treasury, and participating actively in the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.…