Mistral AI, the French artificial intelligence startup, announced Wednesday a sweeping expansion into AI infrastructure that positions the company as Europe’s answer to American cloud computing giants, while simultaneously unveiling new reasoning models that rival OpenAI’s most advanced systems.The Paris-based company revealed Mistral Compute, a comprehensive AI infrastructure platform built…
Unreal Editor for Fortnite’s AI character creation tool has ambitions beyond Darth Vader
June 12, 2025
Epic Games took a big step with conversational AI when it added a new version of Darth Vader in Fortnite that could speak with players. But later this year, any creator using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will be able to make their own AI-powered characters with the same…
Tokenized finance just hit overdrive as the XRP Ledger goes live with institutional-grade U.S. Treasuries, unlocking 24/7 real-world asset access via blockchain.
XRP Ledger Lights up With Real-World Assets – OUSG Treasuries Go Live
Ripple announced on June 11 that Ondo…
A Nasdaq-listed firm unleashes a $100 million XRP deployment via Flare, revolutionizing DeFi-based treasury management and igniting a new era of institutional crypto finance dominance.
$100M XRP Goes Live With Flare as Vivopower Redefines Corporate Treasury
Vivopower (Nasdaq: VVPR), a publicly traded company transitioning into an XRP-focused digital asset enterprise, announced on June 10 a…
Congressman Himes proposes ethics overhaul barring federal officials and families from profiting via digital asset conflicts of interest. U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) proposed a significant expansion of ethical safeguards on June 11 during a legislative session in…
Cudis launched its Solana token on June 4, touting it as a way of turning personal health data from wearable devices into an onchain asset.
How a Solana Startup Is Incentivizing Wellness
Users of Los Angeles-based Cudis can now cash in on health data from their wearable…
A long-running Australian multi-agency investigation has dismantled a sophisticated money laundering scheme in Queensland, charging four individuals and freezing $13.7 million. At the heart of the alleged operation was a security company that reportedly converted $124 million in cash into cryptocurrency to conceal illicit funds.
Masterminds Convert Cash to Crypto in Bid to Hide Funds
An Australian…
Another Cadillac EV has earned the iconic “V” badge. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a new entry-level sports electric vehicle (EV) with over 500 horsepower, sporty styling both inside and out, and additional upgrades. It’s also GM’s first vehicle with a built-in NACS…
Image leaks of Rivian's 2026 R1T Quad Motor are starting to trickle in and we see NACS and teal
June 12, 2025
A couple of automotive influencers appear to have gotten access to the new 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor and shared some images. The posts showcase the new NACS charging port, a familiar exterior color, and new teal accents, including the calipers. See more below.
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Kia's PV5 is the first to use Hyundai 'Pleos' software as orders open in Korea at $35,000
June 12, 2025
Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations, including an upcoming refrigerated truck, a light camper, and a luxury “Prime” model. With orders opening in Korea this week, we are…
