Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 43,000 BTC With $170M Purchase

OpenAI Said to Offer U.S. Government a 5% Stake in the Company

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly in discussions to offer the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake, according to the Financial Times. The proposal is designed to give American citizens a financial interest in the growing artificial intelligence industry. The move is also seen as a strategic effort by OpenAI to reduce political pressure and regulatory scrutiny facing the AI sector. Details of the discussions, including their current stage or timeline, have not been fully disclosed.

Live markets: Bitcoin holds above $60,000 as yen jumps on intervention fears

Taiko Restores Cross-Chain Bridge 10 Days After $1.7M Hack

Blockchain protocol Taiko has fully restored its cross-chain bridge just ten days after suffering a $1.7 million hack. The recovery involved a multi-stage process that included an independent security review to verify the system's integrity. The swift restoration has apparently boosted investor confidence in the project. Following the recovery, the TAIKO token surged by as much as 136% in recent trading sessions.

Solana launches on-chain governance with 100,000 SOL validator entry threshold

Solana has introduced a formal on-chain governance system called Solana Governance Proposals, allowing network participants to collectively shape the blockchain's direction. Validators and their stakers can now officially signal their preferences for network decisions. To submit a governance proposal, a validator must have at least 100,000 SOL staked behind it. Notably, individual stakers retain the power to override their validator's vote, giving delegators a direct voice in governance outcomes.