At Consensus 2026 in Miami, Pi Network co-founders Dr. Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis presented sessions emphasizing the integration of Web3, AI, and blockchain for practical use. Their appearances preceded the launch of Pi Network's Protocol 23 on May 11, which introduces full smart contract functionality. Kokkalis focused on proving human identity online amid AI challenges, leveraging Pi's large KYC-verified user base. Fan stressed that utility, not speculation, should drive crypto adoption, linking Pi's identity verification efforts to governance in the AI era. This event gave Pi Network significant visibility before a major technical upgrade that could shape its future.
Heineken N.V. has repurchased a total of 3,870,823 shares under the second tranche of its €1.5 billion share buyback program, spending €265.4 million as of June 12, 2026. This includes 170,801 shares bought on the exchange at an average price of €69....
Box CEO Aaron Levie highlighted that uncertainty in AI access and governance is driving countries to develop sovereign AI systems and adopt open-weight AI models. These models allow independent deployment and customization, reducing reliance on forei...
US stock futures advanced following a peace deal announcement between President Trump and Iran, boosting market optimism. Key tech stocks like SpaceX, Tower Semiconductor, and Micron Technology saw notable gains. Investors now focus on the Federal Re...
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is in talks to acquire AI chips from Chinese suppliers Iluvatar CoreX and Baidu, aiming to expand its AI capabilities for its Doubao chatbot. This move comes as Nvidia faces export restrictions and growing competit...
Bio Usawa, a biotech firm focused on expanding access to biologic medicines in Africa, has appointed Dr. Aida Habtezion, former Chief Medical Officer at Pfizer, to its Board of Directors. Her expertise in global medical leadership and innovation will...
