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Business intelligence

0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Bring Qwen LLMs Onchain

fromThe New Yorker

7 hours ago

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

Business intelligence

0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Bring Qwen LLMs Onchain

0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud launched onchain access to Qwen LLMs for AI agents, shifting AI infrastructure to tokenized systems.

Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split

Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a Bitcoin hard fork launching in August 2026, featuring a 1:1 coin split and BIP300/301 activation.

Startup companies

21 hours ago

ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media | TechCrunch

ComfyUI raised $30 million to enhance control over image, video, and audio outputs from diffusion models with a node-based workflow.

Sonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture

Sonic redesigns proof-of-stake to enhance quantum resilience, shifting from elliptic curve to hash-based schemes for improved security.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

20 hours ago

MrBeast is plotting a move into 'AI-native entertainment'

MrBeast seeks a leader to create AI-native productions, making AI the foundation of content creation at Beast Industries.

#creator-economy

Marketing

8 Ways Creators Can Monetize Away From Socials

Social media marketing

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

Media industry

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

Tech industry

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

4 weeks ago

Growth hacking

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

fromGREY Journal

Social media marketing

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Marketing

8 Ways Creators Can Monetize Away From Socials

Creators are diversifying income streams beyond brand deals, focusing on in-person events and digital services for stability and growth.

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

The creator economy is shifting from access to ownership, focusing on building enduring media companies rather than just monetizing platforms.

Tech industry

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

The creator economy is a $250 billion industry, but creators face significant operational challenges that hinder their earnings potential.

Growth hacking

4 weeks ago

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.

fromGREY Journal

How Creators Make Money in 2026

Creators in 2026 rely on multiple revenue streams, treating content as a business distribution channel rather than the business itself.

Can Sam Altman make proving you're human seem cool-and essential?

World ID aims to provide verifiable proof of humanity to combat deepfake impersonation and increasing online bots.

Podcast

fromThe Atlantic

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.

Careers

fromInc

All Aboard the Freelance Revolution

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the freelance workforce, with 73 million independent workers in the U.S. by 2025.

Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls | TechCrunch

Beehiiv is evolving into an all-in-one platform for creators with new features like webinars, AI analytics, metered paywalls, and paid trials.

Django

Cardano's Leios Upgrade and Bitcoin DeFi Tool Pogun Headline Input Output's 2026 Funding Slate

Input Output submitted 9 Cardano treasury proposals totaling $38.9M, nearly 50% less than its 2026 ask, focusing on decentralization and scalability.

Arts

Relics Of A Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning

Artworks like Schaefer's Banks on Fire connect dissent and protest to the origins of Bitcoin, reflecting societal issues surrounding banks and bailouts.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

3 Fintech Stocks To Own For Years of Passive Income

Passive income from dividend-paying stocks offers stability amid market volatility, ensuring consistent cash flow without the need for market timing or predictions.

Privacy professionals

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.

Digital life

It's not just one thing - it's another thing | TechCrunch

The phrase 'It's not just this - it's that' has dramatically increased in corporate communications, indicating a trend in AI-generated writing.

Psychology

fromThe Verge

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.

Golden State Warriors

fromDefector

The Block, As Remembered By The Guy Who Called It And The Guy Who Let It Be | Defector

LeBron James' iconic block in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals is remembered as a defining moment in NBA history.

E-Commerce

fromPayments Dive

Tapping into the latest emerging payment solution trends

Consumers demand diverse payment options, including digital wallets and A2A payments, driving merchants to adapt for growth and seamless experiences.

#bitcoin

10 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

Cryptocurrency

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt

Cryptocurrency

Relics Of A Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside In The Cold

10 hours ago

Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

Fold Holdings launched a Bitcoin Bonus Program, enabling employers to offer bitcoin bonuses tied to payroll, enhancing workplace financial services.

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly using bitcoin-backed loans for long-term capital preservation instead of active trading during market volatility.

Cryptocurrency

Relics Of A Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside In The Cold

more#bitcoin

The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance

AI agents in decentralized finance automate tasks, enhancing user interaction with smart contracts and reducing reliance on centralized intermediaries.

Marketing

fromWorld Economic Forum

The Future of Media: A New Framework for Valuing Content

Media companies must adapt to digital consumption trends and innovate to enhance user experiences.

fromAdExchanger

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.

Coingecko Launches AI Market Intelligence Tools and Unified Partner Platform for Crypto Projects

Coingecko launched three AI tools to provide retail investors with market context beyond price data on April 22, 2026.

fromVogue

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain exploit drained 116,500 restaked ETH from KelpDAO, causing over $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours.

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction

Jumper integrates with TRON, enabling seamless asset bridging and stablecoin swaps across 63 blockchains.

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

A cross-chain exploit drained 116,500 restaked ETH from KelpDAO, causing over $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours.

Jumper Integrates TRON Network, Enabling Cross-Chain Transfers via a Single Transaction

Jumper integrates with TRON, enabling seamless asset bridging and stablecoin swaps across 63 blockchains.

more#defi

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.

Social justice

Privacy professionals

Copyright and DMCA Best Practices for Fediverse Operators

Operators of decentralized social media must take steps to protect against copyright liability to limit legal exposure.

Digital life

fromFinbold

Why You Don't Actually Own The Money You Own

You do not truly own your bank balance; banks control access to your money, making you an unsecured creditor.

#tokenization

Cryptocurrency

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity

Cryptocurrency

Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Cap Surges 20x in Three Years, Topping $29 Billion

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity

Tokenized real-world assets are rapidly becoming essential for institutional portfolios, surpassing retail adoption rates and reshaping capital markets.

Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Cap Surges 20x in Three Years, Topping $29 Billion

Tokenized real-world assets market cap has surged to $29 billion, driven by institutional adoption and significant growth in tokenized U.S. Treasuries.

more#tokenization

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta expands access to Meta AI business assistant

Meta expands its AI business assistant to global advertisers, enhancing support and optimizing ad campaigns with tailored recommendations.

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.

#cryptocurrency

fromSecurityWeek

Information security

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Cryptocurrency

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

fromThedrum

Social media marketing

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.

6 days ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

fromSecurityWeek

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

HTX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading features and tools for various user experiences.

fromThedrum

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.

6 days ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Agencies Must Refresh Stale Media Mixes To Retain Relevance

Social media engagement is declining, particularly among Gen-Z and Millennials, signaling a shift in advertising strategies.

Hong Kong Signals Web3 Push as $2B Tokenized Bonds Boost Efficiency

Hong Kong is integrating digital assets into mainstream finance with strong regulatory support for tokenization and stablecoins.

Institutional Crypto Adoption 'Happening Now': Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold

Institutional adoption of digital assets is actively occurring, focusing on infrastructure and real-world applications.

Hong Kong Signals Web3 Push as $2B Tokenized Bonds Boost Efficiency

Hong Kong is integrating digital assets into mainstream finance with strong regulatory support for tokenization and stablecoins.

Institutional Crypto Adoption 'Happening Now': Ripple Executive Says Real-World Use Cases Taking Hold

Institutional adoption of digital assets is actively occurring, focusing on infrastructure and real-world applications.

more#digital-assets

fromFast Company

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.

Dune Data Reveals Close to 50% of Layerzero Apps Use Basic Security

Nearly half of Layerzero applications use the lowest level of DVN security, raising concerns about cross-chain vulnerabilities.

Brian Armstrong Says Base Is the Best Chain for Trading, Payments, and Agents

Base is the leading blockchain for trading, payments, and AI agents, commanding 46% of Ethereum L2 decentralized finance TVL.

fromInman

Brokerage storefronts become ad networks with Smartify

Brokerage storefronts are transforming into media channels, allowing real estate firms to monetize high-traffic locations through digital advertising.

fromEntrepreneur

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."

Social media marketing

fromAxios

Online Community Development

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

fromThe Globe and Mail

Cuentas, Inc. Launches World Mobile Media Group, a Next-Generation Decentralized Media Platform Integrating Content, Connectivity, and Creator Ownership

WMMG launches a decentralized media platform that empowers creators and enhances audience engagement through direct monetization and community involvement.

TEAMZ Summit 2026: Themes, Trends, and Takeaways

Trust emerged as the central theme at TEAMZ Summit 2026, emphasizing its importance in building reliable digital systems.

fromThe Drum

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marketing tech

Web3 is coming faster than anyone thought. Agencies need to adapt even more quickly

Marketing tech

Eight best blockchain loyalty platforms in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

TEAMZ Summit 2026: Themes, Trends, and Takeaways

Trust emerged as the central theme at TEAMZ Summit 2026, emphasizing its importance in building reliable digital systems.

fromThe Drum

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marketing tech

Web3 is coming faster than anyone thought. Agencies need to adapt even more quickly

Marketing tech

Eight best blockchain loyalty platforms in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How to use Meta AI for business in 2026: Tips and how-tos

Meta AI automates customer journey tasks, enhancing efficiency and revenue generation for businesses in 2026.

fromAdExchanger

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

6 days ago

Threads will add Broadcast Channels-style feature called live chats

Threads is introducing live chats for real-time discussions, allowing users to follow creators and events without posting themselves.

Self-Sovereign AI Agent Platform Coinfello Targets Institutional Adoption With Decentralized Infrastructure

Self-sovereign AI agents enable individuals to control their data and decisions without centralized platforms.

fromExchangewire

impact.com Expands YouTube Collaboration with Creator Partnerships API Adoption

impact.com expands collaboration with YouTube to enhance creator marketing campaign management using verified data.

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.

Cryptocurrency

fromObserver

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.

fromFast Company

Stop renting, start building: GEO is a mirage

GEO is a tactic for owning your audience, but relying on it risks paying for someone else's internet.

Core Scientific Plans $3.3 Billion Debt Raise to Accelerate AI Pivot

Core Scientific is raising $3.3 billion through debt to transition from bitcoin mining to AI-focused data centers.

TRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity

LI.FI integrates with TRON blockchain, enhancing liquidity and seamless asset transfers across multichain ecosystems.

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.

TRON Integrates LI.FI Protocol, Unlocking Cross-Chain Access to Global Stablecoin Liquidity

LI.FI integrates with TRON blockchain, enhancing liquidity and seamless asset transfers across multichain ecosystems.

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business? | TechCrunch

AI tokens are being proposed as a new form of compensation for engineers, enhancing productivity and recruitment in Silicon Valley.

Doordash Plans to Pay Drivers in Stablecoins Using Tempo Blockchain: Report

Doordash plans to integrate stablecoin payouts for its gig workers, known as Dashers, through the Tempo blockchain, which is designed specifically for stablecoin payments and real-world settlement.

Cryptocurrency

Bitmine Buys Over 100,000 ETH in Largest Weekly Purchase Since December

Bitmine purchased over 100,000 ETH, increasing its holdings to 4.12% of total supply, as part of its strategy to dominate Ethereum treasury holdings.

fromFortune

The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption-but it's not clear where crypto fits in | Fortune

Polymarket and Kalshi have rapidly grown in valuation, highlighting the intersection of prediction markets and the crypto industry.

#ethereum

from24/7 Wall St.

Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Price Prediction: How Much Will 1 ETH Be Worth by 2030?

Cryptocurrency

Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued

from24/7 Wall St.

Ethereum Price Prediction: How Much Will 1 ETH Be Worth by 2030?

Ethereum's price by 2030 could range from $8,000 to $40,000 depending on network upgrades and macroeconomic conditions.

Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued

Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of total supply, targeting 5% as its primary reserve asset.

Why Founders Can't Ignore Commodity Tokenization Anymore

Commodity tokenization modernizes how capital interacts with physical commodities without altering the underlying assets, giving founders optionality in volatile, capital-constrained markets.

Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More

Rootstocklabs launched Atlas, a user-friendly interface for bridging Bitcoin and assets into the Rootstock network.

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.

Arts

fromHyperallergic

Another NFT Platform Bites the Dust

Nifty Gateway will shut down on February 23, 2026 after years of user issues and a prolonged NFT market slump.

WTF are tokens?

Tokens now meter AI usage, creating ongoing compute-driven costs that agencies must forecast, manage and absorb as a core part of operations.

Digital life

fromOverreacted

A Social Filesystem - overreacted

Files should remain under user control while standardized file formats act as APIs enabling apps to read, write, and interoperate with those files.

fromExchangewire

AI Slop and Peril for the Open Web

AI-generated content farms (slop) waste 25-30% of open-web ad spend through fraudulent sites, with over 100,000 such sites now existing and 10,000 new ones appearing monthly.

fromCointelegraph

Why Ethereum Developers Want 'One-Click Staking' for Institutions

Ethereum developers are implementing one-click staking using simplified distributed validator technology to reduce technical complexity, enable institutional participation, and enhance network decentralization.

fromThe Drum

Why brands need to channel community spirit in the metaverse

That Meta's move has propelled the concept of the metaverse into the public consciousness, bringing with it no shortage of brands into the space, is no bad thing. Very few of us beyond niche communities were talking about 'the metaverse' two years ago. And now we are.

Marketing tech

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NFTs with purpose: How NFTs will rule the real world from 2026 to 2030 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

NFTs are evolving from digital art into infrastructure for fractional ownership of real-world assets, with the market projected to reach $211 billion by 2030 through tokenization of physical property and investments.

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