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Ethereum’s 12-GPU proving problem just got a 4-GPU answer
News Article Aug 19, 2026
Ethereum’s 12-GPU proving problem just got a 4-GPU answer

Its claimed 9.62-second p99 fits Ethereum's latency target, while workload, proof and whole-system power details remain…

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Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US military amid rising tensions
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US military amid rising tensions

Iran's warning to Gulf states could heighten regional instability, impacting diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk…

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Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value drops $11 million
News Article Aug 19, 2026
Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value d…

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Cathie Wood highlights AI token price collapse as demand surges in ‘virtuous cycle’
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
Cathie Wood highlights AI token price collapse as demand surges in ‘v…

The rapid decline in AI token prices could accelerate AI adoption, driving innovation and reshaping industries through …

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Yossi Cohen appointed strategic advisor at SoftBank as fund pivots toward AI
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
Yossi Cohen appointed strategic advisor at SoftBank as fund pivots to…

Cohen's appointment signals SoftBank's intensified focus on AI, potentially reshaping global tech investment landscapes…

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Robot maker Unitree’s IPO surges 600%, outpacing crypto traders’ premarket bets
News Article Aug 19, 2026
Robot maker Unitree’s IPO surges 600%, outpacing crypto traders’ prem…

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Fidelity clients purchase $23.92M worth of Bitcoin as institutional appetite stays hot
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
Fidelity clients purchase $23.92M worth of Bitcoin as institutional a…

Fidelity's integration of crypto with traditional finance strengthens its market position, highlighting growing institu…

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MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit
News Article Aug 19, 2026
MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit

A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let

Cointelegraph
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Anthropic Q2 revenue doubles to $12B, surpasses OpenAI for first time
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
Anthropic Q2 revenue doubles to $12B, surpasses OpenAI for first time

Anthropic's revenue surge may accelerate its valuation growth, attracting more investments and reshaping competitive dy…

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Weaker Swiss franc may emerge as consequence of US-Japan yen intervention
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
Weaker Swiss franc may emerge as consequence of US-Japan yen interven…

The US-Japan yen intervention may lead to a weaker Swiss franc, benefiting Swiss exporters and altering global forex st…

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BlackRock clients buy $143.57M in Bitcoin through IBIT ETF
Analysis Aug 19, 2026
BlackRock clients buy $143.57M in Bitcoin through IBIT ETF

BlackRock's dominance in Bitcoin ETFs highlights growing institutional trust in crypto, potentially reshaping tradition…

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Solana leads bitcoin and ether higher while Korean chip stocks slide 7%
News Article Aug 19, 2026
Solana leads bitcoin and ether higher while Korean chip stocks slide …

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