Blockchain technology is one of the most widely adopted innovations in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) era. What gained popularity as the technological layer for digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether is now being integrated in more engaging and exciting industries, most notably the sports arena.
Michael Saylor’s MSTR stock price rose by over 2% on Monday as the crypto market rebounded. However, these gains could be short-lived as Bitcoin resumed its crash, a sign that Monday’s surge was a dead-cat bounce.
As deepfake technology becomes more sophisticated, so do the scams it enables. In just the first four months of 2025, 163 deepfake-related incidents were reported, leading to over $200 million in losses.
Privacy-focused firm Nym, backed by a16z and other investors, has introduced its zero-knowledge payment system along with a perpetual token buyback model. Nym’s decentralized DePIN payments system and token buyback are now live for public testing.