As speed becomes the defining currency in an AI-driven software world, Blacksmith has raised another round led by Google Ventures — just four months after its seed — to accelerate how code gets shipped. The $10 million Series A closed in just 14 days, with Google Ventures doubling down after first backing Blacksmith’s $3.5 million seed in May. At the time, Alphabet’s VC arm bet on the size of the market and the founding team, which included veterans of Cockroach Labs, another GV portfolio company. But for this round, GV was swayed by results. Blacksmith, which offers a continuous integration…
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The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) leadership has shown a decisive push to mainstream finance for the rest of 2025, suggesting that “some of the biggest names in payments and asset management” will be live on the network in the coming weeks and months. Working with SDF CEO Denelle Dixon, José Fernández Da Ponte joined SDF in mid-July and is now president and chief growth officer. The biggest name for payment is a star “We are a blockchain for large financial services,” Fernández Da Ponte added: He highlighted his claims in growth figures for the Chain economy. “Last year, watching TVL…
Y Combinator hosted its Summer 2025 Demo Day last week, showcasing the latest batch of over 160 startups. As with recent batches, the majority of startups presented AI-centric solutions. However, a clear evolution was evident. Instead of “AI-powered” products, many companies are now building AI agents or the infrastructure and tools needed to develop them. For instance, this batch had a flurry of voice AI solutions and new businesses focused on helping others monetize the “AI economy” with ads and marketing tools. We spoke with a handful of YC-focused investors to learn which startups they found most interesting and which…
Darius Baruo Sep 16, 2025 09:02 Ethereum has announced the Fusaka audit contest, co-sponsored by Gnosis and Lido, offering $2 million in rewards to enhance network security. The Ethereum network has unveiled the Fusaka audit contest, a significant initiative aimed at bolstering the security of its upcoming upgrade. Co-sponsored by blockchain entities Gnosis and Lido, the contest is hosted on the Sherlock platform and will run for four weeks, commencing on September 15, 2025, according to Ethereum’s official blog. Contest Details and Incentives The Fusaka audit contest is designed to rigorously examine the…
Key Takeaways 21X, the first EU-regulated on-chain exchange for tokenized securities, has integrated Chainlink data oracles. This partnership provides real-time, verifiable market data for tokenized securities on the Polygon blockchain. Share this article 21X, the first blockchain-based exchange licensed under the EU’s DLT Regime, has adopted Chainlink data oracles to provide real-time, on-chain market data for its tokenized securities, the companies announced Monday.The integration, powered by the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), enables verifiable market data, including best bid and ask prices with corresponding quantities, as well as last traded prices for securities listed on the 21X platform. This data is…
Sep 16, 2025 05:54 Bitcoin Cash targets $640-669 range over the next month as technical indicators align bullishly, with current price at $595 showing 8% upside potential to analyst targets. BCH Price Prediction Summary • BCH short-term target (1 week): $620-630 (+4.2% to +5.8%) • Bitcoin Cash medium-term forecast (1 month): $640-669 range (+7.5% to +12.4%) • Key level to break for bullish continuation: $634.30 (strong resistance) • Critical support if bearish: $524.00 (immediate support level) Recent Bitcoin Cash Price Predictions from Analysts The latest Bitcoin Cash forecast from multiple sources shows…
Key Takeaways PayPal has introduced a new peer-to-peer payments service to expand its digital payment offerings. The service facilitates direct payments between users, bypassing traditional banking intermediaries. Share this article PayPal launched a new peer-to-peer payments service today, marking the company’s latest effort to expand its digital payment offerings.The financial technology company announced the service as part of what it describes as reimagining money transfers between individuals across different locations. The new platform aims to facilitate direct payments between users without traditional banking intermediaries.PayPal shares trade under the ticker symbol PYPL. The company has been expanding its payment services portfolio…
Alvin Lang Sep 15, 2025 13:22 DYDX trades at $0.62 (-4.55% daily) but maintains bullish outlook with MACD momentum and strong platform fundamentals following v9.0 upgrade. Quick Take • DYDX currently trading at $0.62 (-4.55% in 24h) • DYDX MACD histogram shows bullish momentum despite price decline • Recent v9.0 platform upgrade and $1M trader rewards program provide fundamental support What’s Driving Dydx Price Today? The DYDX price is experiencing short-term volatility despite underlying positive catalysts. While the token declined 4.55% in the past 24 hours to $0.62, the recent momentum stems from…
Key Takeaways MetaMask has partnered exclusively with Transak to enable users to purchase mUSD, USDC, and USDT stablecoins directly within the app. The integration offers transparent near 1:1 rates and supports over 100 million MetaMask users with seamless fiat onboarding. Share this article MetaMask has selected Transak as its exclusive on-ramp partner, according to a Monday press release.The integration makes Transak the sole provider of fiat-to-stablecoin flows through MetaMask’s Deposit button, including support for MetaMask USD (mUSD), the wallet’s recently launched native stablecoin.Starting today, MetaMask users in the US and EU can purchase mUSD and other stablecoins like USDC and…