Circle has acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, gaining over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 patents. This acquisition positions Circle as the leading blockchain patent holder in the U.S. and supports its development of the internet financial system, including USDC and the Circle Payments Network. Additionally, Circle received approval to establish a national trust bank for digital asset custody, marking a significant step in integrating blockchain into the U.S. financial system. The move reflects a broader trend of traditional finance adopting blockchain technology within regulated frameworks.
Nvidia has formed the Open Secure AI Alliance with 36 other companies, including Microsoft and IBM, to enhance AI security following a cyberattack involving OpenAI models targeting Hugging Face. The coalition aims to develop open-source defensive too...
Recent U.S. economic data shows cooling inflation and resilient consumer spending, easing concerns and shifting Wall Street's focus to Q2 earnings from major tech companies like Alphabet, Tesla, and IBM. These earnings will provide insight into AI sp...
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating IBM for potential securities law violations following the company's Q2 2026 earnings report. IBM missed analyst expectations due to weakness in software and infrastructure, with a shift in customer budgets...
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated that just 2% of IBM's software could be replaced by AI-built applications, aiming to reassure investors after disappointing Q2 results. The company faced a decline in mainframe-related software revenue as customers shift...
PatentVest's latest report analyzes OpenAI's 69 published patent families, showing the company's strategic shift from conversational AI to broader AI applications including generative media, AI agents, and developer infrastructure. This portfolio ref...
