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Ohio State Board of Deposit approves vendor for cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin, for state fees and services. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose supports broader crypto legislation. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The Philippines launches Integrity Chain by @BayaniChain to log DPWH contracts on blockchain, enhancing transparency after protests over $33B infrastructure corruption. #Update #Blockchain
FalconX executed the first forward rate agreements tied to Ethereum staking yields, offering institutions a new way to manage exposure amid record demand. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Google’s DORA survey reveals 90% of developers use AI tools, yet only 24% trust them, highlighting a trust-productivity paradox in the tech industry. #Update #Tech
AML Software sues @AthenaBitcoin for allegedly stealing source code and profiting from elderly scams, with legal actions ongoing. Athena’s stock rose 5% to $0.0173 on Monday. #Breaking #Legal
South Park’s new episode “Conflict of Interest” focuses on prediction markets, with platforms like @Myriad and Polymarket allowing bets on episode content. #Update #Entertainment
Franklin Templeton’s tokenization platform expands to BNB Chain, enhancing asset availability; $BNB hits an all-time high of $1,079. #Update #Crypto $BNB
BNB Chain’s DEX Aster surpasses Hyperliquid in 24-hour perpetual volume, with BNB Chain proposing a tenfold gas fee reduction to enhance competitiveness. #Update #Crypto
Ian Calderon, ex-California Assembly leader, announces gubernatorial run pledging to add $BTC to state balance sheet and support crypto payments. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi announced a $1M donation to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC, supporting crypto privacy rights and increasing America First Digital’s commitment to $1M. #Update #Crypto
Tether aims to raise $20 billion, potentially valuing it at $500 billion, similar to OpenAI and SpaceX. Discussions are initial; Cantor Fitzgerald advises. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Researchers develop a “Swarm Oracle” using robot swarms to provide reliable blockchain data without centralized sources, addressing the oracle problem. #Update #Tech
FTX Recovery Trust sues Genesis Digital Assets for $1.15 billion, alleging ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried used commingled customer funds for inflated investments. #Breaking #Legal @GenesisDigitalAssets