CESR becomes core benchmark as institutions seek yield in crypto
CESR, the Composite Ether Staking Rate, is emerging as Ethereum’s reference rate, underpinning swaps, futures and risk models as institutions chase transparent on‑chain yield. Summary CESR, the Composite Ether Staking Rate, has emerged as a key benchmark for Ethereum staking…
Meta partners with Arm to develop new CPUs for AI deployments
Meta said Tuesday it is partnering with Arm to develop a new class of CPUs designed to support growing AI workloads and general-purpose computing across its expanding data center footprint. The first product, called the Arm AGI CPU, is being…
Architecture, Token Design, and the Emergence of Real-Time On-Chain Gaming
Traditional blockchain systems were not designed for real-time interaction, and that has become apparent in recent years. Networks like the first iterations of Ethereum, for example, prioritized security and decentralization, often at the cost of speed. This resulted in noticeable…
Morgan Stanley to support tokenized stocks on internal venue by 2026
Morgan Stanley will let clients trade tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs on its internal ATS from late 2026, tying into SEC pilots at DTCC and Nasdaq for on‑chain settlement. Summary Morgan Stanley plans to enable tokenized issuance and…
OpenAI to shut down Sora app months after launch as focus shifts to agents
OpenAI plans to shut down its Sora AI video generator just months after launching a standalone app, as the company moves to simplify its product lineup and redirect resources toward core AI systems. We’re saying goodbye to the Sora app….
Are Whales Tightening Their Grip on Bitcoin Exchange Supply?
Concentrated inflows from large Bitcoin holders suggest a fragile market structure, where high supply pressure could challenge bullish momentum. Large Bitcoin transfers to exchanges intensified in March as inflows were increasingly dominated by transactions in the 100-1,000 BTC range….
HYPE whale exits $22.9m position as Hyperliquid token hovers near highs
High Stakes Capital has fully exited a 602,421 HYPE position for $22.9m around $38, extending a broader wave of profit‑taking among Hyperliquid whales near record highs. Summary HYPE is trading around $38.86 after whale High Stakes Capital fully exited a…
Robinhood approves $1.5B buyback as stock nears 55% drop since October high
Robinhood has approved a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program, giving the company more than $1.1 billion of additional capacity as management signals confidence in its strategy and financial strength. The company said it expects to execute the refreshed authorization…
Polymarket and Kalshi Tighten Rules Amid Insider Trading Scrutiny
Prediction market leaders Polymarket and Kalshi are escalating their battle against insider trading. Both platforms announced significant updates to their rulebooks and surveillance tools this Monday to root out market manipulation. This isn’t just a routine compliance update. It comes…
CLARITY Act Could Stop Platforms Acting Like Banks
Crypto platforms may no longer offer interest-like stablecoin rewards, but activity-based incentives remain under new legislative draft. Crypto and bank representatives convened again on Capitol Hill this week to review the latest legislative text outlining a compromise between the…
