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Sentora and Firelight Collaborate to Bring Native DeFi Coverage

Sentora, an institutional DeFi intelligence platform, and Firelight Protocol have partnered to integrate native coverage for Sentora’s public and private vaults. This collaboration introduces a capital-backed protection layer designed to facilitate institutional participation by offering defense against risks like smart contract exploits, oracle failures, and bad debt. The integration addresses a key structural gap in DeFi, where security concerns have limited institutional adoption. Firelight, built on Flare Network, uses FXRP—a 1:1 representation of XRP—as primary collateral, enabling XRP to function as a yield-bearing asset while diversifying the reserve base. The partnership aims to standardize embedded protection within DeFi capital deployment, combining Sentora’s risk models with Firelight’s automated claims and underwriting systems. Flare, a strategic investor in Sentora, supports the alignment of infrastructure and risk layers. Together, the collaboration seeks to enhance trust and accelerate broader institutional adoption of onchain finance.

TheNewsCrypto4 ч. назад

Sentora and Firelight Collaborate to Bring Native DeFi Coverage

TheNewsCrypto4 ч. назад

GSR Launches Multi-Asset Crypto ETF With Staking Yields

GSR, an institutional crypto trading platform, has launched its first crypto exchange-traded fund, the Crypto Core3 ETF (BESO), which began trading on Nasdaq. The fund provides exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana and offers staking yields, along with a dynamic allocation strategy to maximize returns. On its first trading day, BESO saw approximately $4.8 million in activity. The ETF charges a 1% management fee and will rebalance its allocations weekly based on research-driven signals. GSR, founded by ex-Goldman Sachs traders, aims to reach more investors through this entry into the crypto ETF market, which has seen growing interest from major financial firms like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

TheNewsCrypto7 ч. назад

GSR Launches Multi-Asset Crypto ETF With Staking Yields

TheNewsCrypto7 ч. назад

Yao Shunyu's 88 Days

Yao Shunyu, a 27-year-old AI expert with a background from Princeton and OpenAI, joined Tencent in September 2025. Within 88 days, he led a major overhaul of Tencent’s AI strategy and organization, resulting in the release of Hunyuan Hy3 preview—a MoE model with 295B total parameters and 21B active parameters, supporting up to 256K context length. The launch came after Tencent leadership, including CEO Ma Huateng and President Martin Lau, openly criticized Hunyuan's earlier underperformance—citing slow development, over-reliance on superficial benchmark optimization, and poor generalization in real-world applications. Internal adoption was low, with key business units like WeChat and gaming seeking external AI solutions. Yao reshaped Tencent’s AI approach by integrating previously siloed teams, dissolving the ten-year-old Tencent AI Lab, and establishing new units focused on AI infrastructure and data. Hy3 preview was developed using co-design principles, closely aligned with product teams to ensure practical usability from the start. It has already been integrated into core products like Yuanbao, QQ, and enterprise tools. The release signals a shift from chasing rankings to building usable, scalable AI grounded in Tencent’s ecosystem. While external partnerships (like with DeepSeek and OpenClaw) helped retain users temporarily, the focus is now on making Hunyuan a reliable internal foundation. The real test lies in sustaining this new organizational momentum amid fierce competition from Alibaba, DeepSeek, and others.

marsbit7 ч. назад

Yao Shunyu's 88 Days

marsbit7 ч. назад

Exploring Physical World AGI with "Visual Reasoning", ElorianAI Raises $55 Million

ElorianAI, co-founded by ex-Google AI expert Andrew Dai and former AI specialist Yinfei Yang, has raised $55 million in early funding to develop next-generation AI systems with advanced visual reasoning capabilities. While current large models excel in text-based tasks like programming and math, they perform poorly in visual reasoning—even top models like Gemini only match a 3-year-old’s ability in basic visual benchmarks. The key limitation lies in the architecture of current vision-language models (VLMs), which first convert visual inputs into text before reasoning, losing critical spatial and structural information. ElorianAI aims to build a native multimodal model that processes and reasons directly in visual space, enabling deeper understanding of physical relationships, constraints, and environments. The company plans to release a state-of-the-art visual reasoning model by 2026, with potential applications in robotics, disaster management, engineering, healthcare, and AI hardware. By using high-quality, diverse, and synthetically generated data, ElorianAI intends to create models that don’t just perceive but truly understand and reason about the physical world—bringing us closer to visual AGI.

marsbit8 ч. назад

Exploring Physical World AGI with "Visual Reasoning", ElorianAI Raises $55 Million

marsbit8 ч. назад

20 Billion Valuation, Alibaba and Tencent Competing to Invest, Whose Money Will Liang Wenfeng Take?

DeepSeek, an AI startup founded by Liang Wenfeng, is reportedly in talks with Alibaba and Tencent for an external funding round that could value the company at over $20 billion. This marks a significant shift, as DeepSeek had previously relied solely on funding from its parent company,幻方量化 (Huanfang Quantitative), and had resisted external investment. The potential valuation would place DeepSeek among the top-tier AI model companies in China, comparable to competitors like MoonDark (valued at ~$18 billion) and ahead of recently listed firms like MiniMax and Zhipu. The funding—which could range from $600 million (for a 3% stake) to $2 billion (for 10%)—is seen as a move to secure resources for model development, retain talent, and support infrastructure needs, particularly as competition in inference models and AI agents intensifies. Both Alibaba and Tencent are eager to invest, not only for financial returns but also to integrate DeepSeek into their broader AI ecosystems. However, DeepSeek’s leadership is cautious about maintaining independence and may prefer financial investors over strategic ones to avoid being locked into a specific tech ecosystem. Alternative options, such as state-backed funds, offer longer-term capital and policy support but may come with slower decision-making and potential constraints on global expansion. With competing AI firms accelerating their IPO plans, DeepSeek’s window for securing optimal terms may be narrowing. The final decision will reflect a trade-off between capital, resources, and strategic independence.

marsbit9 ч. назад

20 Billion Valuation, Alibaba and Tencent Competing to Invest, Whose Money Will Liang Wenfeng Take?

marsbit9 ч. назад

Four-Dimensional Resonance: Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Sub-Forum Co-Creates Blueprint for Global Financial New Infrastructure

The "Four-Dimensional Resonance: 2026 Global Financial New Infrastructure" forum, a core event of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Co-hosted by Web3Labs and DeShang Singularity Tech, with joint support from Bitroot, Injective, Microsoft, and Z Oracle, the event gathered policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to explore the integration and innovation of global financial infrastructure, focusing on RWA, AI, DeFi, and compliant payments. Policy speakers, including Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Mr. Wu Jiezhuang, South Korean National Assembly Member Mr. Min Byung-duk, and ACED Chairman Mr. Yun Seok-hun, emphasized the importance of cross-border regulatory collaboration and an open policy environment for fintech innovation. Web3Labs CEO Caspar and DeShang Singularity Tech CEO Chang Shuai highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a financial innovation center and the approaching "singularity moment" for global financial infrastructure. Technical insights were shared by MagnetX, Bitroot, Microsoft, and Injective on topics including AI Agent economies, the evolution of public blockchains, and AI’s transformative role in finance. Key partnerships and initiatives were launched: - GWDC 2026 Korea collaboration between Hong Kong and South Korea. - A strategic agreement between Web3Labs and Microsoft. - The launch of a public anti-fraud alliance by Z Oracle and partners. - The "Injective Rising Star" program to support AI and Web3 projects. Panel discussions delved into AI-driven smart payments, compliant cross-border transactions, and the fusion of RWA and DeFi. Participants agreed that integrating RWA with DeFi is crucial for the next stage of financial infrastructure, enabling a shift from physical to digital finance. The forum underscored Hong Kong’s pivotal role in advancing a globalized and sustainable Asian fintech ecosystem.

marsbit10 ч. назад

Four-Dimensional Resonance: Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Sub-Forum Co-Creates Blueprint for Global Financial New Infrastructure

marsbit10 ч. назад

A Hair Dryer Blows Away $34,000 from Polymarket

A hairdryer was used to manipulate a temperature sensor at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG) on April 6 and 15, 2026, causing short-lived artificial temperature spikes. These false readings were used to exploit a prediction market on Polymarket, where users bet on Paris’s daily maximum temperature. The attacker targeted low-probability high-temperature outcomes, which settled as "Yes" based on the corrupted data, netting a total of $34,000 in profit. The attacker’s a newly created anonymous account funded just two days before the first incident. After the successful manipulations, the funds were quickly moved through mixers and decentralized exchanges to avoid tracing. French meteorological experts and authorities confirmed the anomalies were inconsistent with actual weather conditions and nearby station data, pointing to physical intervention. Legal action was initiated for "disrupting automated data processing systems," which carries severe penalties under French law. Polymarket’s market rules relied solely on a single, publicly accessible sensor and did not account for subsequent data revisions, making the system vulnerable to such physical oracle attacks. In response, Polymarket silently switched its data source to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LFPB) without public explanation or refunding the exploited funds. The incident highlights the risks of single-point data dependencies in prediction markets and the low-cost, high-reward potential of real-world manipulation.

marsbit10 ч. назад

A Hair Dryer Blows Away $34,000 from Polymarket

marsbit10 ч. назад

MetaMask Co-founder Departs, Leaving Behind a Little Fox Packaged in an IPO Prospectus

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay has left Consensys after a decade, citing burnout and a desire to spend more time with family. MetaMask, launched in 2016, is one of the most recognizable crypto wallets with over 100 million installs and 30 million monthly active users. Despite its dominant position, the wallet faces growing competition from newer entrants like Phantom, which has expanded beyond Solana and reportedly generates more than double MetaMask’s annual revenue. The timing of Finlay’s departure coincides with Consensys’s plans for an IPO, advised by J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs. The company, last valued at $7 billion in 2022, has undergone multiple rounds of layoffs amid slowing growth and internal challenges. Employee reviews on Glassdoor point to low morale and management issues. MetaMask’s delayed expansion into chains like Solana and the long-promised but unreleased $MASK token have also drawn criticism. While the wallet remains the default option for many Ethereum dApps, its product-market fit is weakening as new users increasingly choose alternatives. Consensys appears to be prioritizing monetizing MetaMask’s strong brand recognition through a public listing while its market position is still valuable. Finlay’s quiet exit reflects both personal fatigue and broader shifts in the competitive landscape of crypto wallets.

marsbit10 ч. назад

MetaMask Co-founder Departs, Leaving Behind a Little Fox Packaged in an IPO Prospectus

marsbit10 ч. назад

Contract Audit Passed, Thermometer Did Not: Polymarket's 'Physical Vulnerability' Moment

According to reports, an individual manipulated temperature sensors at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG) on April 6th and 15th, causing brief, anomalous spikes of over 3°C. These events were allegedly orchestrated to profit from corresponding low-probability bets on the prediction market Polymarket, turning a small investment into approximately $34,000. The French national meteorological service, Météo-France, filed a criminal lawsuit after discovering signs of physical tampering. The attack required minimal technical skill; the perpetrator reportedly used a battery-powered hairdryer to briefly heat the publicly accessible sensor. Polymarket’s market for Paris temperature settles based on the day's highest recorded temperature from a data chain that runs from the physical sensor to Météo-France, to Weather Underground, and finally to its smart contract. In response, Polymarket did not void the profits or make an official statement. It silently changed the data source for its Paris market from LFPG to Le Bourget Airport (LFPB), a location with similarly unprotected sensors. This incident highlights a critical vulnerability: while the smart contracts are audited and secure, the physical data sources feeding them remain exposed and easy to manipulate.

marsbit14 ч. назад

Contract Audit Passed, Thermometer Did Not: Polymarket's 'Physical Vulnerability' Moment

marsbit14 ч. назад

Polymarket's "2028 Presidential Election" Volume King Is... LeBron James???

An article from Odaily Planet Daily, authored by Azuma, discusses a peculiar phenomenon observed on the prediction market platform Polymarket regarding the "2028 US Presidential Election" event. Despite having a real-time probability of less than 1%, unlikely candidates such as NBA star LeBron James (with $48.41 million in trading volume), celebrity Kim Kardashian ($33.84 million), and even ineligible figures like Elon Musk ($23.14 million) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ($18.39 million) account for approximately 70% of the total trading volume. In contrast, high-probability candidates like Vice President JD Vance ($10.58 million), California Governor Gavin Newsom ($15.71 million), and Secretary of State Marco Rubio ($9.32 million) have significantly lower trading activity. The article explains that this counterintuitive trend is not driven by irrational speculation but by rational strategies. Polymarket offers a 4% annualized holding reward for certain markets, including the 2028 election, to maintain long-term pricing accuracy. This yield exceeds the current 5-year US Treasury rate (3.98%), attracting large investors ("whales") to hold "NO" shares on low-probability candidates for risk-free returns. Additionally, some users utilize a platform feature that allows converting a set of "NO" shares into corresponding "YES" shares for better liquidity or pricing efficiency, rather than directly buying "YES" shares for their preferred candidates. Thus, the seemingly absurd trading activity is strategically motivated.

marsbit15 ч. назад

Polymarket's "2028 Presidential Election" Volume King Is... LeBron James???

marsbit15 ч. назад

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