DeFiance Daily – Bonsai Robotics has raised $15 million in Series A funding to develop autonomous machines for harvesting almonds and other tree crops, helping farms tackle labor shortages with AI-powered automation.

DeFiance Daily – As gold prices reach unprecedented highs, gold-backed cryptocurrencies are experiencing significant growth, attracting investors seeking stability in the volatile crypto market.

DeFiance Daily – OpenAI has unveiled ‘Deep Research,’ a new ChatGPT feature that autonomously conducts multi-step research tasks, delivering comprehensive reports to users. This development aims to position ChatGPT as a more versatile tool for in-depth information gathering.

DeFiance Daily-A lawsuit against BlackRock claims the firm engaged in Bitcoin price manipulation and internal retaliation, raising concerns about institutional influence over crypto markets. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is accelerating efforts to shape cryptocurrency policy, sparking debate over regulation and financial stability.

DeFiance Daily – The Trump administration is taking bold steps toward cryptocurrency regulation and adoption, with a newly formed congressional working group and discussions of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve. Industry leaders are vying for influence as the White House strengthens its stance on digital assets.

Hyperglade is redefining digital ownership by bridging Web2 and Web3 through intuitive blockchain solutions. With its cutting-edge NFT and tokenization platform, the company enables businesses and creators to seamlessly integrate blockchain technology without requiring deep technical expertise.

YZi Labs has invested in Sign, a leading onchain infrastructure provider for token distribution and credential verification. The investment will support Sign’s expansion into AI-driven applications, partnerships with centralized exchanges and governments, and the launch of its native token to enhance its ecosystem.

Coinbase has acquired Spindl, an onchain ads and attribution platform, to help developers scale their apps and bring more users onchain. The acquisition will integrate Spindl’s expertise into Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain, to enhance discovery and distribution for builders in the onchain economy.

D-Wave, a global leader in quantum computing, will co-host the 2025 Adiabatic Quantum Computing (AQC) conference from June 9 to 12 in Vancouver, Canada. The event will bring together top researchers and industry leaders to explore advancements in quantum technology, with a strong focus on D-Wave’s innovations and applications in quantum computing.

At NRF 2025, Standard AI showcased how AI and computer vision are revolutionizing retail, providing real-time insights to optimize in-store performance. CEO Angie Westbrock emphasized that AI is now essential for smarter stores and better customer engagement.