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

‘Freedom is Worth the Struggle’

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has a message for the crypto community: if you want to maintain your freedom, you must remain unified and decentralized, and you must be prepared for a struggle. In a heart-felt keynote speech closing out Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on Thursday, Ulbricht, addressing the public … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) Benefits from Bullish Bets, Altcoins Punish the Optimists

While the collective crypto market has witnessed significant recovery this month, there is a growing disconnect in risk appetite among market participants. Investors are correctly positioned for Bitcoin’s rally, but similar optimism in the altcoin space has resulted in heavy losses, shows a recent report. Trader Missteps in Altcoins Since the approval of spot Bitcoin … Read more

Blockchain Builders Secures $28 Million for Blockchain Fund I

Key Points: Blockchain Builders raises $28 million to support blockchain startups. Focus on Stanford-originated blockchain innovations. Investments in AI, DeFi, and infrastructure sectors. Blockchain Builders Raises $28 Million to Support Startups Blockchain Builders, a venture fund founded by Stanford alumni Gil Rosen, Kun Peng, and Steven Willinger, has raised $28 million for its inaugural fund. … Read more

SEC crypto staking guidance win for industry regulations, staked ETH ETF approval

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new guidance on cryptocurrency staking is widely seen as a major win for the crypto industry and the push toward globally consistent digital asset regulation. In a May 29 statement, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance said “Protocol Staking Activities” such as crypto staked in a proof-of-stake … Read more

Crypto’s optimism isn’t just hype. It’s a structural feature.

Opinion by: Oleksandr Lutskevych, Founder and CEO of CEX.io Bitcoin markets have consistently shown greater emotional resilience than traditional equities during multiple global shocks. While some on Wall Street found this “impressive” during the “Liberation Day” sell-off on April 2, such optimism isn’t a glitch — it’s a pattern that extends across digital assets. Let’s … Read more