511 - AI Ambitions and Crypto Controversies: A $2B Pivot and Sanctions Fallout
511 - AI Ambitions and Crypto Controversies: A $2B Pivot and Sanctions Fallout 2026-08-10 Explore the latest in tech and finance as Former Miner Firmus secures $2 billion with backing from Blackstone and Nvidia to shift towards AI. Meanwhile, the U.S. sanctions a Dubai-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion, and Blockchain.com expands its regulated custody services with a new Cayman Islands license. Plus, Trump Media and Crypto.com call off a major token partnership, and the crypto industry faces a dot-com style shakeout with over 100 projects folding in 2026. Sources…
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