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Coinbase's Strategy to Navigate the Crypto Downturn by Reducing Dependence on Trading Fees
Coinbase is shifting its strategy to reduce its dependence on trading fees by expanding into derivatives, payments, and AI, aiming for a more stable revenue model.
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Estonia Plans to Assign National IDs to AI Agents
Estonia is set to issue a national identification code for AI agents, allowing them to perform tasks with limited access without needing full digital identities of their owners.
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Allbirds Transforms into Smartbird, Focusing on AI Infrastructure
Allbirds has rebranded as Smartbird after selling its shoe business, focusing on AI infrastructure. Nadia Carlsten has been appointed CEO.
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Alibaba Unveils AI Models for Robotics Management
Alibaba has launched the Qwen-Robot Suite, a set of AI models for robotics, including navigation, object manipulation, and scene prediction.
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Alibaba Launches Qwen-Robot: A New Operating System for Robotics
Alibaba has launched the Qwen-Robot Suite, a set of AI models aimed at advancing robotics through enhanced navigation, manipulation, and physics simulations.
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VanEck Highlights $50 Billion Funding Challenge for Bitcoin Miners Shifting to AI
VanEck reports that bitcoin miners transitioning to AI face a $50 billion funding gap, emphasizing the need for execution over mere contract announcements.
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ChatGPT Remains Popular, Yet Competing AI Chatbots Are Gaining Ground
ChatGPT remains a leader in AI assistants but is losing market share to competitors like Google Gemini and Claude, while Grok appeals strongly to crypto traders.
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SpaceX Reaches New Stock Peak Following $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition
SpaceX's shares soared after announcing a $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor, set to close in Q3 2026, following a successful IPO.
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Claude Narrows Gap with ChatGPT Among Singapore Startups
Claude's popularity among Singapore startups has surged, with a 258% increase in paying clients and a significant rise in spending, according to Aspire.
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AI-Powered Business Creation and Payment Solutions with USDC
Locus Founder, an AI from Y Combinator, allows users to create and manage businesses via text, settling payments in USDC.
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IplanRIO Unveils Open AI Model Rio 3.5
IplanRIO has launched the Rio 3.5 Open 397B AI model, claiming it outperforms competitors, but Nex alleges it is a derivative of their models.
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Bitcoin Miners Shift Towards AI Infrastructure
Bitcoin miners are increasingly pivoting towards AI infrastructure, driven by rising demand and changing economic conditions in the mining sector.
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