‍Mistral AI Releases Frontier Models, Boosting Open-Source and Data Sovereignty French AI startup Mistral has launched a new family of four AI models, challenging major players and open-source competitors. The models, available under the permissive Apache 2.0 license, emphasize efficiency and data sovereignty. The flagship Mistral Large 3, with 675 billion parameters, uses a sparse architecture for performance comparable to smaller models. The smaller 3B, 8B, and 14B parameter models offer native vision input and can run on low-power devices like smartphones, appealing to Web3 developers. This focus on self-hosted, auditable AI aligns with blockchain principles, potentially enhancing DAOs, privacy, and smart contract security.
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The French artificial intelligence startup, Mistral, has launched an ambitious four-model AI family, marking a significant challenge to dominant pl...
‍ETHZilla Acquires Stake in Karus to Tokenize AI-Driven Auto Loans Crypto treasury company ETHZilla has acquired a 20% stake in automotive-finance AI startup Karus. The $10 million deal aims to integrate Karus's AI models into ETHZilla's blockchain for tokenized auto-loan portfolios. Karus, trained on over 20 million loan outcomes and $5 billion in evaluated loans, will enable tokenized portfolio launches by early 2026. ETHZilla projects significant returns, estimating $9-12 million adjusted EBITDA per $100 million deployed. This move aligns with the growing tokenized debt market, which reached $9.21 billion for Treasurys and $19.02 billion for private credit in 2025, showcasing increasing institutional adoption of blockchain for fixed-income products.
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ETHZilla Acquires Stake in Karus to Tokenize AI-Driven Auto Loans
Crypto treasury company ETHZilla (ETHZ) has made a significant move into the onchain credit sector by acquiring a 20% fully diluted stake in...
‍PathPulse AI Raises $900K Pre-Seed for Decentralized Road Intelligence PathPulse AI has secured $900,000 in pre-seed funding and grants to advance its decentralized road intelligence network. The platform uses AI-driven video analytics via a mobile app to transform vehicles into real-time data nodes, collecting over 60 types of road insights. The network identifies safety violations and road infrastructure issues, incentivizing drivers with future $PULS tokens. PathPulse AI has demonstrated traction with a pilot in South Africa and has validated over $5 million in road safety violations. The project is led by a team with experience from PayPal, Toyota, and others, aiming to enhance urban safety and smart city development.
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PathPulse AI Secures $900K Pre-Seed for Decentralized Road Intelligence Network
Dubai, UAE – PathPulse AI, a pioneering decentralized road-intelligence network, has successfully concluded its pre-seed funding round and grants...
‍Bybit Abu Dhabi Gala to Define Future of Institutional Digital Finance Bybit Institutional is hosting an exclusive gala in Abu Dhabi on December 5, 2025, bringing together regulators, financial leaders, and TradFi institutions. The event aims to chart the next chapter of the digital asset economy, signaling a "New Era of Institutional Digital Finance." This gala celebrates Bybit's achievement of securing the UAE's full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License (VAPO). The evening will unveil Bybit's institutional roadmap and its goal of reaching 100 million users by 2026, emphasizing security, compliance, and market integrity. "Institutions aren’t preparing for the digital asset era—they’re entering it now," stated Yoyee Yang, Head of Business to Business at Bybit. "The UAE is demonstrating how a compliant digital asset economy can be both innovative and secure." Discussions will cover Bybit's institutional architecture, global licensing, and collaboration with traditional finance. The UAE is positioned to become a leading hub for regulated digital finance.
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Bybit Hosts Abu Dhabi Gala to Chart Future of Institutional Digital Finance
The global cryptocurrency landscape is set to witness a pivotal event as Bybit Institutional, the institutional arm of the world’s second-largest...
‍Tether's Gold Holdings Exceed 116 Tons, Outpacing Central Banks Tether, the issuer of USDT, has amassed over 116 tons of gold, with a significant 26-ton purchase in Q3 2025 reportedly exceeding quarterly acquisitions by many central banks. This strategic diversification, funded by company profits, aims to strengthen reserves and collateral for its stablecoin. Tether's holdings place it among the top global gold holders, signaling a shift towards private entities becoming major players in the precious metals market. Independent attestations confirm gold constitutes about 7% of Tether's total reserves.
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Tether Amasses 116 Tons of Gold, Outpacing Central Banks in Strategic Buys
Tether, the issuer of Tether USDt (USDT), the world
‍American Bitcoin Shares Stabilize After Post-Unlock Volatility American Bitcoin (ABTC) experienced significant share price volatility this week following the end of a major lockup period for early investors. The stock fell sharply after participants in a private placement were able to sell their holdings, but showed partial recovery by Wednesday. ABTC, co-founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., saw its price drop from $3.60 to as low as $1.75 before trading around $2.33 on Wednesday. Eric Trump expressed confidence, stating he is holding all his shares. Despite market fluctuations, ABTC reported strong Q3 financial performance with $64 million in revenue and a $3.5 million profit, a significant turnaround from a $576 million loss last year. The company currently holds 4,004 Bitcoin.
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American Bitcoin Shares Steady After Post-
American Bitcoin (ABTC) shares experienced significant volatility this week, partially recovering on Wednesday after a major lockup period ended fo...
‍Fin Secures $17M to Revolutionize Global Payments with Stablecoins Fin, a stablecoin application founded by ex-Citadel employees, has raised $17 million in a funding round led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Sequoia and Samsung Next. The capital will be used to transform cross-border and large-value payment services using stablecoin technology. The funding highlights investor confidence in stablecoins to disrupt traditional finance. Fin aims to offer lower fees and faster transactions for international transfers, targeting import/export trade payments. The company is currently in a pilot phase and plans a trial program next month. Revenue will be generated through transaction fees and interest on stablecoin reserves.
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Fin Secures $17M Funding to Drive Stablecoin Revolution in Global Payments
Fin, an innovative stablecoin application founded by former Citadel employees, has successfully concluded a funding round, raising $17 million....
‍Supra's Hydrangea++ Protocol Pushes Blockchain Performance to Physical Limits Supra has announced its groundbreaking Hydrangea++ consensus protocol, aiming to overcome the physical limitations of information transmission in blockchain technology. This advancement addresses a key industry challenge, promising unprecedented speed and efficiency for decentralized applications. The protocol integrates optimistic proposals into Supra's resilience model, enabling operation at one network delay and eliminating traditional waiting periods. Benchmarks against Minimmit show impressive results, with researchers emphasizing its balance of speed and unwavering safety even under fluctuating network conditions. Hydrangea++ is poised to transform DeFi, oracles, and smart contracts by removing performance ceilings, enabling faster settlements, real-time data, and more responsive applications. This is a cornerstone of Supra's integrated L1 architecture.
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Supra, a pioneer in MultiVM Layer-1 blockchain technology designed for Automatic DeFi (AutoFi), has announced a significant advancement with its ne...
‍India's Meme Power Arrives: DoGeshBhai ($DGBhai) Launches on Solana DoGeshBhai ($DGBhai) has launched on the Solana blockchain, aiming to integrate Indian internet culture into Web3. The project merges traditional Indian humor and community dynamics with Solana's high-speed transactions, prioritizing community interaction and cultural narrative. Built on Solana for efficiency, $DGBhai focuses on an engaging, entertainment-oriented platform. The contract address is 6PBkiRLxBcSbzyRJsdppLyPKSCjL3ouJstSsNnAD5yiE. A phased roadmap outlines plans for community growth and ecosystem expansion.
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DoGeshBhai ($DGBhai), a new meme-focused Web3 community project, has officially launched on the Solana blockchain from Rajkot, India, on December 3...
‍Strategy Engages MSCI Amid Potential Index Exclusion for Digital Asset Treasuries Strategy is in communication with MSCI regarding the potential exclusion of its common A stock (MSTR) from the MSCI Global Standard Indexes. This follows MSTR's inclusion during the 2024 Bitcoin rally. The MSCI World Index, established in 1986, tracks over 1,300 large and mid-cap companies. Strategy, with 650,000 BTC, has seen its stock decline amidst DAT volatility. The consultation period ends December 31, 2025.
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Strategy Engages MSCI Amid Potential Index Exclusion for Digital Asset Treasuries
Strategy, a prominent player in the digital asset treasury (DAT) sector, is actively engaging with MSCI regarding the potential exclusion of its co...